PENN MAR HEALTHCARE CENTER
3938 COGSWELL ROAD, El Monte, CA 91732
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Care Quality Indicators
How PENN MAR HEALTHCARE CENTER Compares
PENN MAR HEALTHCARE CENTER is a 45-bed for-profit nursing facility in El Monte, California. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the California average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (5 stars), while staffing (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (0.0%) is below the California average of 1.6%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 45 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 99% occupied.
Among the 11 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in El Monte, the local average is 2.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. California average
- Falls with major injury: 0.0% — better than the California average of 1.6% (100% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 0.0% — better than the California average of 4.3% (100% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 5, 2026) measured against California averages across 1165 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask PENN MAR HEALTHCARE CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing PENN MAR HEALTHCARE CENTER with other nursing homes in El Monte.
How is PENN MAR HEALTHCARE CENTER addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help PENN MAR HEALTHCARE CENTER keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.0% here versus 1.6% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help PENN MAR HEALTHCARE CENTER keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 0.0% here versus 4.3% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does PENN MAR HEALTHCARE CENTER maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 99% occupancy across 45 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at PENN MAR HEALTHCARE CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does PENN MAR HEALTHCARE CENTER lag behind other El Monte options?
Its 2-star overall rating is below the local average of 2.5 stars across 11 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
The Senior Community Around El Monte
El Monte sits in Los Angeles County, where adults 65 and older make up about 13.6% of the population — a share of seniors in line with California as a whole (14.3% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 1,370,141 (13.6%)
- Median age
- 36.7 years
- Median household income
- $71,358
- Median home value
- $615,500
Demographics for Los Angeles County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near El Monte.
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