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Complaint Investigation

The Gardens Of El Monte

December 1, 2025 · El Monte, CA · 5044 Buffington Rd
Citations 1
CMS Rating 3/5
Beds 53
Provider ID 555903
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The Gardens Of El Monte
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Inspection Summary

THE GARDENS OF EL MONTE in EL MONTE, CA — inspection on December 1, 2025.

Found 1 citation. Severity: Standard violations.

Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.

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Inspection Findings

FF0550
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

During a review of the facility's P&P titled, Physical Restraints, revised 9/2017, the P&P indicated it was the policy of the facility that restraints will only be used after other alternatives had been tried unsuccessfully and only with a thorough assessment, informed consent from the resident or their responsible party, a physician's order and a care plan to address the use of restraint.

The P&P indicated restraints were defined as any manual method or physical mechanical device, material, or equipment attached to or adjacent to the resident's body that the individual cannot easily remove easily which restricts freedom of movement or normal access to one's body.

The P&P indicated physical restraints shall not be used to limit resident mobility for convenience of staff.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is an F-tag violation?
F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.
Were these violations corrected?
Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.
How often do nursing home inspections happen?
CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.
What should families do about these violations?
Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in EL MONTE, CA, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.
Where can I see the full inspection report?
Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from THE GARDENS OF EL MONTE or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.


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