SANTA FE LODGE
5053 PECK RD., El Monte, CA 91732
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How SANTA FE LODGE Compares
SANTA FE LODGE is a 46-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 staffing (4 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (27.4%) is above the California average of 12.1% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 46 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 97% occupied.
Among the 11 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in El Monte, the local average is 2.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. California average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 27.4% — worse than the California average of 12.1% (126% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 1.2% — better than the California average of 1.6% (26% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 0.8% — better than the California average of 4.3% (82% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 22.6% — better than the California average of 22.9%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 5, 2026) measured against California averages across 1165 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask SANTA FE LODGE
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing SANTA FE LODGE with other nursing homes in El Monte.
How is SANTA FE LODGE 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 is SANTA FE LODGE doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 27.4% here versus 12.1% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help SANTA FE LODGE keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.2% here versus 1.6% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does SANTA FE LODGE maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 97% occupancy across 46 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at SANTA FE LODGE?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does SANTA FE LODGE 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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