Safety Report: Santa Anita Convalescent Hospital
Official ratings
Medicare's star ratings compare nursing homes within the same state for health inspections. A 5-star facility performed better than most in its state; a 1-star facility performed worse than most.
Stars are calculated by CMS, not by us. We do not create our own safety score.
Serious documented violations
Citations by topic
Topics use CMS's own deficiency categories; “accidents & supervision” counts tag F689 (free of accident hazards / adequate supervision). Counts cover the last three inspection cycles, including complaint investigations.
Is it getting better or worse?
Fewer citations in the most recent cycle (35) than in the cycle before (61).
An inspection cycle is roughly one year and includes the standard inspection plus complaint investigations. Counts depend partly on how many complaint investigations occurred, so treat small changes with caution. Red bars include at least one serious citation.
Staffing and rating trends will appear as we collect monthly CMS releases. We have one month so far, so a staffing trend cannot yet be determined.
Repeat findings
These requirements were cited on more than one inspection date in the last three cycles.
| Requirement | Times cited | Inspection dates |
|---|---|---|
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (F689) | 13 | May 29, 2026; January 5, 2026; November 5, 2025; August 28, 2025; June 26, 2025; June 17, 2025; May 8, 2025; January 8, 2025; September 19, 2024; August 9, 2024; May 25, 2024; April 19, 2024; November 15, 2023 |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (F656) | 10 | June 12, 2026; May 29, 2026; December 4, 2025; June 26, 2025; August 16, 2024; May 25, 2024; March 6, 2024; February 5, 2024; December 27, 2023; October 13, 2023 |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. (F842) | 9 | June 15, 2026; June 5, 2026; May 29, 2026; April 7, 2026; July 17, 2025; May 8, 2025; August 16, 2024; May 25, 2024; April 23, 2024 |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. (F550) | 8 | May 29, 2026; August 27, 2025; July 17, 2025; June 18, 2025; May 8, 2025; February 25, 2025; August 16, 2024; May 25, 2024 |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. (F600) | 7 | June 26, 2025; May 8, 2025; September 19, 2024; July 27, 2024; April 14, 2024; March 6, 2024; October 6, 2023 |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (F684) | 6 | July 30, 2026; August 27, 2025; February 27, 2025; October 18, 2024; May 25, 2024; February 13, 2024 |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F880) | 6 | May 29, 2026; August 15, 2025; May 8, 2025; February 25, 2025; September 4, 2024; May 25, 2024 |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. (F755) | 6 | May 29, 2026; June 17, 2025; May 8, 2025; August 16, 2024; May 25, 2024; November 15, 2023 |
| 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. (F761) | 5 | May 29, 2026; May 8, 2025; January 29, 2025; July 27, 2024; May 25, 2024 |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. (F558) | 5 | May 29, 2026; July 31, 2025; May 8, 2025; September 26, 2024; May 25, 2024 |
| Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. (F657) | 5 | May 29, 2026; May 8, 2025; September 26, 2024; August 26, 2024; May 25, 2024 |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. (F686) | 5 | May 8, 2025; January 29, 2025; January 8, 2025; May 25, 2024; January 27, 2024 |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. (F641) | 4 | May 29, 2026; November 24, 2025; June 17, 2025; May 8, 2025 |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. (F695) | 4 | May 29, 2026; August 16, 2024; May 25, 2024; April 3, 2024 |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. (F921) | 4 | August 13, 2025; May 8, 2025; January 8, 2025; December 6, 2023 |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. (F677) | 4 | May 8, 2025; April 3, 2025; May 25, 2024; April 24, 2024 |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. (F607) | 4 | October 18, 2024; July 27, 2024; May 10, 2024; January 8, 2024 |
| Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. (F676) | 4 | September 25, 2024; August 9, 2024; May 25, 2024; November 15, 2023 |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. (F609) | 3 | June 12, 2026; April 30, 2026; January 8, 2024 |
| Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. (F552) | 3 | May 29, 2026; March 5, 2026; May 25, 2024 |
| Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. (F698) | 3 | May 29, 2026; May 8, 2025; May 25, 2024 |
| Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. (F690) | 3 | May 29, 2026; April 16, 2025; May 25, 2024 |
| Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. (F814) | 3 | August 13, 2025; May 8, 2025; May 25, 2024 |
| Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. (F813) | 2 | May 29, 2026; May 8, 2025 |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. (F759) | 2 | May 29, 2026; May 8, 2025 |
| Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. (F804) | 2 | August 15, 2025; January 9, 2024 |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. (F692) | 2 | June 17, 2025; September 25, 2024 |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (F812) | 2 | May 8, 2025; May 25, 2024 |
| 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. (F584) | 2 | May 8, 2025; May 25, 2024 |
| Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. (F912) | 2 | May 8, 2025; May 25, 2024 |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. (F658) | 2 | February 21, 2025; September 4, 2024 |
| Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. (F919) | 2 | August 14, 2024; November 15, 2023 |
Fines and enforcement
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| June 17, 2025 | Fine | $50,935 |
| January 8, 2025 | Fine | $21,548 |
| May 25, 2024 | Fine | $75,208 |
| April 3, 2024 | Payment Denial | Payment denial for 4 days, starting May 11, 2024 |
| April 3, 2024 | Fine | $86,496 |
Federal civil money penalties and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials. State-level penalties may not be included.
Complete inspection history
August 21, 2026 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
July 30, 2026 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
June 15, 2026 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
June 12, 2026 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
June 5, 2026 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
May 29, 2026 — 21 citations
April 30, 2026 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
April 7, 2026 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
March 5, 2026 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
January 5, 2026 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
December 4, 2025 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
November 24, 2025 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
November 5, 2025 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
August 28, 2025 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
August 27, 2025 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
August 15, 2025 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
August 13, 2025 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
July 31, 2025 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
July 17, 2025 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
June 26, 2025 — 5 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
June 18, 2025 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
June 17, 2025 — 4 citations · complaint investigation
May 8, 2025 — 25 citations
April 16, 2025 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
April 3, 2025 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
February 27, 2025 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
February 25, 2025 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
February 21, 2025 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
January 29, 2025 — 3 citations · complaint investigation
January 8, 2025 — 3 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
October 18, 2024 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
September 26, 2024 — 3 citations · complaint investigation
September 25, 2024 — 3 citations · complaint investigation
September 19, 2024 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
September 4, 2024 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
August 26, 2024 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
August 16, 2024 — 6 citations · complaint investigation
August 14, 2024 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
August 9, 2024 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
July 27, 2024 — 3 citations · complaint investigation
May 25, 2024 — 30 citations (includes serious)
May 10, 2024 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
April 24, 2024 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
April 23, 2024 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
April 19, 2024 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
April 14, 2024 — 2 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
April 3, 2024 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
March 13, 2024 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
March 6, 2024 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
February 13, 2024 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
February 5, 2024 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
January 27, 2024 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
January 9, 2024 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
January 8, 2024 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
December 27, 2023 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
December 6, 2023 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
November 15, 2023 — 4 citations · complaint investigation
October 13, 2023 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
October 6, 2023 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
Source: CMS Health Deficiencies dataset (data as of October 1, 2026); full inspection narratives on Medicare Care Compare