Guardian Rehabilitation Hospital

Nursing Home
Overview of Guardian Rehabilitation Hospital

Live beyond your potential at Guardian Rehabilitation Hospital, an astounding community in Los Angeles, CA, focusing on rehabilitation. The community also provides short-term care, long-term care, and hospice care, striving to meet residents’ healthcare needs. Residents can keep their peace of mind with a compassionate and well-trained team available around the clock.

Stimulating activities and recreational programs are conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. Mealtimes satisfy dietary needs and promote social interactions with delicious and healthy dining options. Medication management and wound care are also provided to improve residents’ living experiences. With its wide range of care services and top-notch amenities, the community strives to help residents flourish in retirement.

(213) 204-4725

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
5/5
California average: 3.1/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
4/5
California average: 2.8/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
4/5
California average: 3.1/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
5/5
California average: 4.1/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
4h 0m per day

This home provides 5% less nursing time per resident than the state average.

California average: 4h 13m per day

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Staff type Facility State avg National avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day. 34m per day 39m per day 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse hours per resident per day. 1h 16m per day 1h 13m per day 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info Nurse aide hours per resident per day. 2h 46m per day 2h 39m per day 2h 21m per day
Total Nursing (Weekend) Info Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends. 4h 3m per day 4h 5m per day 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day. 6m per day 5m per day 4m per day
RN (Weekend) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends. 20m per day 30m per day 29m per day

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 93

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.

Similar demand to the California average
Occupancy rate 89.8%
Residents per day (avg) 85
Occupancy rate
89.8%
Residents per day (avg)
85

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Might be optimal for
Short stays Recovery Medicare-covered care

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

73% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 months

Private pay

19% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Medicaid

8% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 1 - 2 years

Finances and operations

Proprietary home
Corporation
Home revenue
$13.8M
Profit
$408.4K
Proprietary home Corporation
Home revenue
$13,819,672.00
Profit
$408,402.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$7.3M
52.5% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$6.1M
Total costs $13.4M

What does this home offer?

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Housing Options: Private / Shared Rooms

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Building Type: Single-story

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Dining Services

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Transportation Services

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Housekeeping Services

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Social and Recreational Activities

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Exercise Programs

Types of Care at Guardian Rehabilitation Hospital

Nursing Home Hospice Care Respite Care
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RC

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AL

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IL

Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

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SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

Los Angeles (South Los Angeles)
40
No
A+
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41.6%
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AL

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HC

Hospice Care

MC

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SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

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Address 7.8 miles from city center

Address 533 S Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

140
Total Staff
130
Employees
10
Contractors
42,379
Total Hours (Quarter)
59
Avg Staff/Day
7.9
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse138.2 No
Licensed Practical Nurse238.5 No
Certified Nursing Assistant707.8 No
Staff by Category
Administration
3 staff
6.7hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
109 staff
8hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
5 staff
6.8hs shift avg
Therapy Services
10 staff
6.9hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
1 staff
5.6hs shift avg
Dietary Services
9 staff
8hs shift avg
Other Services
3 staff
8hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
7%
of total hours from contractors
2,953 contractor hours this quarter
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 3 Physical Therapy Aide: 2 Physical Therapy Assistant: 2 Speech Language Pathologist: 2 Qualified Social Worker: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant7007020,36791100%7.8
Licensed Practical Nurse230237,70591100%8.5
Registered Nurse130134,04591100%8.2
Other Dietary Services Staff8083,06091100%8
RN Director of Nursing3031,4867279%8.1
Respiratory Therapy Technician0331,1617582%6.8
Dental Services Staff2021,1176774%8.5
Physical Therapy Aide0225627279%7
Physical Therapy Assistant0225536673%6.9
Clinical Nurse Specialist1015246470%8.2
Administrator1014806167%7.9
Speech Language Pathologist0224605864%7.9
Nurse Practitioner1013524448%8
Qualified Social Worker0112183943%5.6
Occupational Therapy Aide1011282730%4.7
Other Physician303872629%2.6
Medical Director202371516%2.3
Diagnostic X-ray Services Staff101351213%2.9
Dietitian101411%4

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 15

California average 12.5


Last Health inspection on Feb 2025

Total health citations 47
Citations per inspection
3.13

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

17 of 47 citations resulted from standard inspections; 18 of 47 resulted from complaint investigations; and 12 of 47 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
100% better than California average

California average: 0.4


Serious Health citations More info 1
In line with California average

California average: 1

0 critical citations More info California average: 0.4

1 serious citation More info California average: 1

43 moderate citations More info California average: 47.2

3 minor citations More info California average: 1.5
Citations history (last 3 years)
Quality of Care moderate citation Feb 12, 2025
Corrected

Environmental moderate citation Jan 30, 2025
Corrected

Environmental minor citation Jan 30, 2025
Corrected

Nursing Services moderate citation Jan 30, 2025
Corrected

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Ownership: For-Profit Corporation
Resident Census by Payment Source
84 Total Residents
Medicare 20 (23.8%)
Medicaid 49 (58.3%)
Private Pay/Other 15 (17.9%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 6.1
9% better than California average

California average: 6.6

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 10.9
In line with California average

California average: 11.3

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 8.7%
22% better than California average

California average: 11.1%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 6.5%
46% better than California average

California average: 12.0%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 17.4%
54% worse than California average

California average: 11.3%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 3.0%
80% worse than California average

California average: 1.7%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 5.8%
17% worse than California average

California average: 5.0%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.9%
27% better than California average

California average: 1.2%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 6.4%
52% worse than California average

California average: 4.2%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 1.1%
84% better than California average

California average: 6.7%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 2.2%
78% better than California average

California average: 10.1%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
In line with California average

California average: 98.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
In line with California average

California average: 98.2%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.97
12% better than California average

California average: 2.25

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 0.66
58% better than California average

California average: 1.59

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
6% better than California average

California average: 94.0%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.2%
19% better than California average

California average: 1.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
7% better than California average

California average: 93.2%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 22.2%
In line with California average

California average: 23.2%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 8.1%
28% better than California average

California average: 11.2%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 0.8%
In line with California average

California average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 50.6%
6% worse than California average

California average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 54.9%
9% better than California average

California average: 50.6%

Penalties and fines

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total fines amount $32K
41% lower than California average

California average: $55K

Number of fines 1
58% fewer fines than California average

California average: 2.4

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 0
100% fewer payment denials than California average

California average: 0.5

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $32K
California average $55K
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Jun 20, 2024
$32K

Last updated: Jan 2026

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Multipurpose Senior Services Program

MSSP (Medi-Cal Waiver)

Age 65+, California resident, Medi-Cal eligible, nursing home risk.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

County-managed; waitlists possible.

In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

California IHSS

Age 65+, California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.

~$1,732/month (individual, Medi-Cal threshold).

$2,000 (individual).

Can hire family as caregivers.

Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)

CA MSSP

Age 65+, California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible but community-capable.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual).

Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.

Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)

CA PTP

Age 62+, California resident, own and live in home, 40% equity.

~$51,500/year (household, adjusted annually).

Equity-based; no strict asset cap.

Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

CA ALW

Age 65+ or disabled, California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual).

Available in 15 counties (e.g., LA, Sacramento); waitlists common.

California CARES Program

CA CARES

Caregivers of California residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.

No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.

Not applicable; need-based.

High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

CA LIHEAP

Age 60+ priority, California resident, low-income, utility/heating need.

~$2,510/month (200% of poverty level, individual).

Not applicable; income-focused.

High demand in inland/coastal extremes; weatherization capped at $5,000/home.

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