THE GARDENS OF EL MONTE
5044 BUFFINGTON RD, El Monte, CA 91732
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How THE GARDENS OF EL MONTE Compares
THE GARDENS OF EL MONTE is a 53-bed for-profit nursing facility in El Monte, California. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the California average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (5 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (44.4%) is above the California average of 11.6% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 53 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 94% 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: 44.4% — worse than the California average of 11.6% (282% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 0.6% — better than the California average of 1.6% (66% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.9% — worse than the California average of 4.5%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 13.8% — better than the California average of 23.1% (40% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against California averages across 1164 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask THE GARDENS OF EL MONTE
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing THE GARDENS OF EL MONTE with other nursing homes in El Monte.
How is THE GARDENS OF EL MONTE 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 THE GARDENS OF EL MONTE doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 44.4% here versus 11.6% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help THE GARDENS OF EL MONTE keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.6% here versus 1.6% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does THE GARDENS OF EL MONTE maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 94% occupancy across 53 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at THE GARDENS OF EL MONTE?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains THE GARDENS OF EL MONTE's rating advantage in El Monte?
Its 3-star overall rating is above the local average of 2.5 stars across 11 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
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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