Penn Mar Healthcare Center
Penn Mar Healthcare Center is a 2-star rated nursing home in El Monte, CA with 45 beds. CMS sub-ratings: health inspections 2/5, staffing 1/5, quality measures 5/5.
The facility has 78 health violations on record. Federal fines total $1,637 across 2 enforcement actions. Most recent inspection: May 14, 2025.
This facility has abuse citations on its federal record.
Data synthesized from CMS.gov and California public inspection records. Reviewed by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., NR-EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
Inspection History Overview
Data current as of May 6, 2026 · Source: CMS Provider Data
Detailed Inspection Reports
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Fines and Penalties by Year
2022 1 penalties totaling $987
Fine
2021 1 penalties totaling $650
Fine
Health Violations by Year
2025 8 violations
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws.
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
2024 11 violations
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
2023 29 violations
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Ensure resident rooms hold no more than 4 residents; for new construction after November 28, 2016, rooms hold no more than 2 residents.
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
2021 2 violations
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2020 6 violations
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Ensure resident rooms hold no more than 4 residents; for new construction after November 28, 2016, rooms hold no more than 2 residents.
2019 10 violations
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Ensure resident rooms hold no more than 4 residents; for new construction after November 28, 2016, rooms hold no more than 2 residents.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
2018 12 violations
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Ensure resident rooms hold no more than 4 residents; for new construction after November 28, 2016, rooms hold no more than 2 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions About Penn Mar Healthcare Center
- What violations has Penn Mar Healthcare Center received?
- Penn Mar Healthcare Center has 78 health and safety violation(s) documented by CMS inspections. All violation data comes from official Medicare inspection reports and is updated regularly from government sources.
- What is the quality rating of Penn Mar Healthcare Center?
- Penn Mar Healthcare Center has a 2-star rating out of 5 from CMS. This rating indicates the facility may have quality concerns that should be investigated further. The rating is based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures.
- When was Penn Mar Healthcare Center last inspected?
- Inspection reports are documented by state survey agencies and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Reports typically lag 2-3 months behind the actual inspection date. Visit the facility's full profile page for detailed violation information and inspection history.
- Is Penn Mar Healthcare Center safe?
- Safety at Penn Mar Healthcare Center should be evaluated based on multiple factors: the facility's CMS rating, recent violation history, and personal visits. We recommend reviewing the complete inspection history, speaking with current residents and families, consulting healthcare professionals, and visiting in person before making placement decisions.
- How do I contact Penn Mar Healthcare Center?
- Phone: (626) 401-1557. Address: 3938 Cogswell Road, El Monte, CA. For visiting hours and admission information, call the facility directly.
- What services does Penn Mar Healthcare Center offer?
- Penn Mar Healthcare Center is a skilled nursing facility with 45 beds. The facility accepts Medicare and Medicaid. For specific services like rehabilitation, memory care, or short-term recovery, contact the facility directly.
- What are better facilities near El Monte, CA?
- Compare Penn Mar Healthcare Center with other nursing homes in El Monte, CA on our facilities page. Filter by star rating, bed count, and recent inspection results to find the best match for your needs.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Provider Data Catalog.
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Professional Review: All content undergoes standards and compliance oversight by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal, using professional regulatory data auditing protocols.
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