All 11 Medicare-certified nursing homes in El Monte,
side by side on the things that separate them: how many nursing hours each resident gets, how much of the
staff leaves each year, and what inspectors found on their last visit.
Penn Mar Healthcare Center runs 45 beds in El Monte under for-profit LLC ownership, and its staffing is the first thing that stands out. At 3.35 nurse hours per resident day, it sits about 13% under the national average of 3.86, and weekends drop roughly another 12% below its own weekday levels, so the thinnest coverage lands when families tend to visit. Turnover is 56.9% against a national 45.8%, meaning the aides and nurses cycling through are often new to the building. The inspection record shows 71 deficiencies, including one at harm level and eight tied to abuse. Quality measures score well, but that's a narrow slice of the picture.
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Penn Mar Healthcare Center is a 45-bed for-profit LLC home in El Monte, and staffing is where the numbers get uncomfortable. At 3.35 nurse hours per resident day, it runs about 13% below the national average of 3.86, with weekends dropping roughly 12% below its own weekday level, the thinnest coverage arrives when families tend to visit. Annual turnover of 56.9% against a national 45.8% means many caregivers are still new to the building. Its inspection record carries 71 deficiencies, one at harm level and eight abuse-related, alongside a single $4,893 fine. Quality measures look strong, but that's one
Santa Fe Lodge runs on 46 beds in El Monte, and the nurse staffing here is genuinely above average, 4.26 hours per resident day against a national 3.86. That's the strongest thing in its record, and the 41.3% turnover rate is slightly better than the national 45.8%, so people are staying longer than at a typical home. What pulls it down is the inspection history: 48 deficiencies on the current record, including one at the harm level and four tied to abuse. The last inspection was in May 2026. Staffing can be adequate and a building can still have recurring compliance problems, and both things are true here. Weekend coverage dips about 9% below weekday levels, worth knowing if you're visiting or calling on a Saturday.
Sunset Manor runs 4.48 nurse hours per resident day, about 16 percent above the national average of 3.86, and its weekend staffing holds within roughly 10 percent of weekday levels, not perfect, but most homes thin out more than that. Staff turnover sits at 45.2 percent, essentially matching the national rate. The concern is the inspection record: 54 deficiencies, including one at the harm level and two tied to abuse, with the most recent inspection dated May 2026. For-profit ownership under an LLC. The staffing numbers here are the strong point; the deficiency history is what a family should ask about directly.
Mayflower Care Center runs 59 beds in El Monte under for-profit LLC ownership, and its nurse staffing sits at 4.18 hours per resident day, roughly 8% above the national average of 3.86. Weekends dip about 10% below its own weekday coverage, so care is thinner on Saturdays and Sundays. Staff turnover is 35.9%, notably better than the 45.8% national figure, which suggests less churn than many homes. The current record shows 40 deficiencies, but none at harm or jeopardy level and none abuse-related. Its last inspection was June 27, 2025, so the picture is recent. Quality measure scores run low at 2 out of 5 stars, which is worth asking about directly.
Greater El Monte Community Hos runs a small operation, 13 certified beds, and staffs it heavily: 8.65 nursing hours per resident day, more than double the national average. That ratio holds up on weekends, dipping only about 10% from weekday levels rather than collapsing the way it does at many homes. Staff turnover sits at 5% against a national average near 46%, which means the people caring for residents here tend to stay. The inspection record shows 18 deficiencies on file, none at the harm or jeopardy level and none abuse-related, with a single fine of $5,698 and a survey completed in November 2025. Corporate for-profit ownership, but the numbers describe steady, well-attended care.
Eastland Subacute runs 4.56 nurse hours per resident day, roughly 18% above the national average, and its staff turnover of 29.1% is well below the 45.8% typical elsewhere, that combination usually signals a stable, adequately covered floor. The catch is what inspections keep finding: 54 deficiencies on the current record, including one at the harm level and three tied to abuse, with two fines totaling $56,394. Weekend staffing also dips about 6% below its own weekday level. A recent July 2025 inspection means the picture is current, not stale. For-profit LLC ownership rounds it out. Strong staffing numbers sit on top of a real compliance problem here.
The Gardens of El Monte runs 53 certified beds as a for-profit corporation, and its nurse staffing sits at 4.78 hours per resident day, roughly a quarter above the national average of 3.86. That looks strong until you notice weekends drop about 10% below its own weekday coverage, so the care you get depends on the day of the week. Staff turnover is 57.4% against a national 45.8%, meaning more than half the nursing staff leaves each year. The current deficiency record shows 57 total, including one at the harm level and two abuse-related, with a two-star health inspection rating and the most recent inspection dated 2026-04-10.
Madera Post Acute Center runs 148 certified beds in El Monte under corporate for-profit ownership, and the staffing numbers land just above the national average, about 3.99 nurse hours per resident day, roughly 3% higher. That edge narrows on weekends, when hours drop about 14% below the home's own weekday levels, and turnover sits at 49.7%, a few points above the national 45.8%. The bigger concern is the inspection record: 70 deficiencies, including two at the harm or jeopardy level and two tied to abuse, plus $29,517 in fines across two penalties. A July 2025 inspection is recent, but that volume of findings is what drags the health inspection rating down to 1 out of 5.
Valley View Post Acute runs about 3.97 nurse hours per resident per day, a hair above the national average of 3.86, but weekends dip roughly 7% below its own weekday coverage. The bigger issue is the inspection record: 60 deficiencies, including one at the harm or jeopardy level and one tied to abuse, plus a $24,668 fine. Staff turnover sits at 50% against a national 45.8%, and the health inspection and staffing ratings both land at 2 out of 5. That combination, thin weekend coverage, high turnover, and a serious deficiency history, is what pulls the overall picture down despite strong marks on quality measures.
Rosemead Healthcare Center runs about 99 certified beds in El Monte, and the staffing headline looks decent at first: 4.24 nurse hours per resident day, roughly 10% above the national average. But that average hides a drop on weekends, when coverage runs about 13% below its own weekday level, and CMS still rates staffing at just 2 out of 5 stars. Turnover sits at 44.3%, essentially matching the national rate, so continuity isn't a strength either. The bigger concern is the inspection record: 73 deficiencies, including two at the harm or jeopardy level and one tied to abuse, with a 2-star health inspection rating. The last survey was March 27, 2026. Fines total $8,824 across one penalty.
Fidelity Health Care sits in El Monte with 90 certified beds, run by a for-profit limited liability company. What stands out first is the nursing staff: 4.19 hours per resident day, roughly 9% above the national average, with a 5-out-of-5 staffing rating from CMS. Turnover is the real bright spot, 14.3% a year, far below the national 45.8%, which means the people caring for residents tend to stay. Weekend coverage dips about 7% below the home's own weekday level, so ask how that plays out on Saturdays and Sundays. The concern is inspections: a 2-out-of-5 health inspection rating, 44 deficiencies on the current record, including four abuse-related citations, none at the harm level. The state inspected most recently in April 2025, so the record is current.