ElderGrade
A

92/100

Excellent

Clear View Sanitarium

15823 So. Western Ave., Gardena, CA 90247

CMS 5/5 stars #6 of 369 in Los Angeles County (310) 538-2323
Certified beds
73
Occupancy
97%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection 30/30 Staffing 25/30 Stability 15/15 Outcomes 12/15 Enforcement 10/10

A full pentagon is full marks. The shape shows what kind of good or bad a home is — two homes can share a score and look nothing alike.

Inspection safety

30/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

Staffing

25/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 5.61 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.44 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 10% against weekdays

Staff stability

15/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 32% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

12/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 4 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

10/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • No federal fines on record

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 4.29 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Better than average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.44 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 3.88 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Better than average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 31.50%
National average 45.80% Better than average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 15 citations

Last standard health inspection: February 27, 2026 (5 months ago).

E Feb 27, 2026 F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Feb 27, 2026 F0628

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Feb 27, 2026 F0638

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Feb 27, 2026 F0641

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Feb 27, 2026 F0644

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Feb 27, 2026 F0656

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Feb 27, 2026 F0657

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

B Feb 27, 2026 F0814

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

No actual harm, minimal potential

Who owns this home

Full record
Owner Type Role Since
TOWNS, JEFFREY Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
TOWNS, MARK Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
TOWNS, JEFFREY Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
TOWNS, MARK Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
ARORA, NIDHI Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
BADILLO, JOSE Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
CERNA, LUCRECIA Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
GRIJALVA, MAURICIO Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
KOONER, SANDEEP Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
MORRIS, MICHELLE Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
SOLIMAN, FLORDELIZA Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
SUM, SOTHEAVY Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL

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Common questions about Clear View Sanitarium

What is the ElderGrade for Clear View Sanitarium? +

Clear View Sanitarium holds an ElderGrade of A (92 out of 100), which we describe as "excellent". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Clear View Sanitarium? +

Residents receive an average of 4.29 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Clear View Sanitarium been cited for harming residents? +

No. None of the 15 citations on record were scored at the levels CMS uses to indicate actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Does Clear View Sanitarium accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Clear View Sanitarium is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.