Guardian Rehabilitation Hospital
Los Angeles, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 056008) · 93 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $32,040
Phone: (323) 931-1061 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Guardian Rehabilitation Hospital has a CMS overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the California state average of 3.16. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Guardian Rehabilitation Hospital reports about 4.87 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.65 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 31.2%.
Guardian Rehabilitation Hospital has 1 federal fine on record totaling $32,040.00, with no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility and it is not in the Special Focus program.
About this facility
Guardian Rehabilitation Hospital is a for-profit nursing home in Los Angeles, California, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since December 17, 1968. The facility is licensed for 93 beds and reports an average daily census of 84.6 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Guardian Rehabilitation Hospital holds an overall rating of 3 stars out of 5, which is at the California state average of 3.16. Its component ratings are: 3 stars for health inspections, 4 stars for quality measures, and 4 stars for staffing.
Nurse staffing data shows total nurse staffing of approximately 4.87 hours per resident per day, with 0.65 registered nurse hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 31.2%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $32,040.00 for this facility. There are no payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
Guardian Rehabilitation Hospital is part of The Mandelbaum Family chain, which operates 18 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 3.2 stars. Ownership has not changed within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare; figures reflect the most recently published CMS data vintage available at time of listing.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Guardian Rehabilitation Hospital has an overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the California state average of 3.16.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 4.87 hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4, and nursing turnover is 31.2%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $32,040.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility and it is not listed in the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 93 beds and has an average daily census of 84.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of The Mandelbaum Family chain, which operates 18 facilities nationally with an average rating of 3.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since December 17, 1968.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall performance, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; here those are 3, 3, 4, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 3239311061 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data set does not include tour guidance; contact the facility at 3239311061 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest CMS data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/056008?state=CA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.