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Gardena Retirement Center

14741 South Vermont Avenue., Gardena, CA 90247, USA
4.0 · 4 reviews
  • Assisted living
  • Memory care
For pricing and availability(510) 508-4507

Pricing

$6,362+/moSemi-privateAssisted Living
$7,634+/mo1 BedroomAssisted Living
$8,270+/moStudioAssisted Living

Amenities

Healthcare services

  • Medication management
  • Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with transfers
  • Assistance with dressing
  • Mental wellness program
  • Assistance with bathing

Healthcare staffing

  • 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision
  • 12-16 hour nursing

Meals and dining

  • Meal preparation and service
  • Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions
  • Restaurant-style dining

Room

  • Cable
  • Telephone
  • Housekeeping and linen services
  • Private bathrooms
  • Air-conditioning
  • Kitchenettes
  • Fully furnished
  • Wifi

Memory care community services

  • Mild cognitive impairment
  • Specialized memory care programming

Transportation

  • Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Community operated transportation

Common areas

  • Wellness center
  • Dining room
  • Outdoor space
  • Garden
  • Small library
  • Gaming room
  • Computer center
  • Fitness room
  • Beauty salon

Community services

  • Concierge services
  • Fitness programs
  • Move-in coordination

Activities

  • Scheduled daily activities
  • Community-sponsored activities
  • Resident-run activities
  • Planned day trips

4.00 · 4 reviews

Overall rating

  1. 5
  2. 4
  3. 3
  4. 2
  5. 1

  • Care

    4.0

  • Staff

    4.0

  • Meals

    3.8

  • Building

    4.2

  • Value

    3.8

About Gardena Retirement Center

Gardena Retirement Center is a licensed retirement and full-service assisted living facility that focuses on meeting the individual needs of each resident. Conveniently located near shopping malls, banks, and medical facilities, it offers a warm and caring residential setting with professional caregivers available 24 hours a day. With a commitment to supporting residents in maintaining an independent, healthy, and active lifestyle, the center provides a range of services to ensure the well-being of all residents.

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, Gardena Retirement Center has implemented stringent measures to limit the spread of the virus and ensure the safety of residents and staff. Following guidelines from local and state health officials, the facility has put in place various preventative measures such as the use of face masks and other Personal Protective Equipment, regular sanitization of the facility, frequent handwashing, and the use of hand sanitizer. Additionally, visitor restrictions have been put in place to minimize potential exposure to the virus.

Prospective residents interested in joining the community at Gardena Retirement Center can arrange a personal tour of the facility by contacting the staff. The helpful team at the center is available to answer any questions regarding the admission process and provide information about the services and amenities offered. With a focus on personalized care and support, Gardena Retirement Center strives to create a comfortable and nurturing environment where residents can thrive and enjoy their retirement years to the fullest.

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State of California Inspection Reports

81

Inspections

2

Type A Citations

21

Type B Citations

5

Years of reports

01 May 2024
Confirmed staff refused to provide resident with medications, but found no evidence of staff disrespecting residents.
  • § 87468.1(a)(16)
18 Apr 2024
Confirmed that resident had phone access restricted due to making prank calls to the police department.
  • § 85072(b)(9)
25 Mar 2024
Confirmed no deficiencies during the inspection.
25 Mar 2024
Investigated the claim of illegal eviction of a resident; found insufficient evidence to support the allegation, deeming it unsubstantiated.
18 Mar 2024
Investigated the claim that staff did not release a resident's personal items upon discharge and found insufficient evidence to support it.
26 Feb 2024
Confirmed allegations of staff leaving a resident unattended and not meeting resident needs were found to be unsubstantiated based on interviews and observations.
07 Feb 2024
Investigated allegations of failure to arrange medical care and failure to dispense prescribed medications but did not find enough evidence to support the claims.
18 Jan 2024
Staff at the facility were found to have withheld a resident's personal mobility device, against the program rules.
  • § 80072(a)(2)
11 Jan 2024
Reviewed allegations of inadequate care, including preventing a resident from leaving, ensuring attendance at medical appointments, providing adequate meals, maintaining room conditions, and mismanaging funds, and determined no sufficient evidence to support any allegations.
06 Dec 2023
Visited to investigate reports of residents drinking excessively, resulting in violations of their personal rights.
  • § 87468.1(a)(3)
30 Oct 2023
Allegation of lack of supervision leading to physical altercation between residents on a specific date was found to be unsubstantiated.
29 Sept 2023
Reviewed allegations including staff dispensing unprescribed medications, denying private family visits, and not allowing residents to keep personal possessions; insufficient evidence found to confirm any violations occurred.
29 Sept 2023
Investigated allegation of staff not assisting residents; determined insufficient evidence to confirm complaint, resulting in an unsubstantiated finding, with no deficiencies noted.
08 Sept 2023
Reviewed inspection report regarding a 30-day eviction notice issued to a resident. Belongings were still in the room during the inspection.
14 Aug 2023
Investigated allegations of theft, interference with visitation, and threats to residents, but found insufficient evidence to substantiate any of the claims.
26 Jul 2023
Investigated multiple allegations, including staff not responding to residents' calls for assistance, not safeguarding belongings, restricting phone calls, and refusing visitors. Found insufficient evidence to substantiate any of the claims, leaving all allegations unproven.
19 Jul 2023
Confirmed observation of resident's belongings still in room after receiving 30 day Eviction Notice.
16 Jun 2023
Confirmed that the allegation of unlawful eviction was unsubstantiated after interviews and documentation review.
14 Apr 2023
Confirmed no deficiencies found during inspection of the facility housing elderly non-ambulatory adults, meeting all required regulations and practices for sanitation, safety, and resident care.
30 Mar 2023
Confirmed lack of safe environment for resident, as resident was observed walking in driveway during delivery truck activity.
  • § 87303(a)
15 Mar 2023
Confirmed illegal eviction due to non-payment of rent.
  • § 87224(f)
24 Feb 2023
Investigated an allegation of unlawful eviction, but insufficient evidence was found to support the claim. No deficiencies were observed during the visit.
19 Dec 2022
Found evidence supporting allegations of resident sustaining unexplained injury and staff not seeking timely medical care, leading to substantiation based on record reviews and interviews.
  • § 87411(d)(5)
  • § 87466
13 Dec 2022
Confirmed allegation of Unlawful Eviction at the facility was unsubstantiated.
09 Nov 2022
Investigated allegations that staff retained a resident requiring a higher level of care and found insufficient evidence to support the claim. Concluded no deficiencies were identified, and an exit interview occurred.
06 Oct 2022
Confirmed that residents were observed walking in the driveway and one resident appeared disoriented, substantiating the allegation of potential safety risk.
  • § 87303(a)
08 Aug 2022
Confirmed multiple allegations of mistreatment and neglect at the facility were investigated, but there was not enough evidence to prove they occurred.
27 Jun 2022
Found no evidence to support allegations involving medication administration, incontinence care, personal care items, masks, universal precautions, or limited toilet paper use.
16 Jun 2022
Confirmed that COVID-19 protocols were being followed at the facility.
07 Jun 2022
Confirmed allegations of illegal eviction and retaliation were not supported by evidence, and were therefore unsubstantiated.
07 Jun 2022
Confirmed lack of evidence to support allegation of providing uncomfortable environment for residents due to loud music based on interviews with staff and residents.
31 May 2022
Investigated two allegations regarding a care facility and found insufficient evidence to support claims that staff did not seek timely medical attention for a resident and refused reentry to the facility.
31 May 2022
Confirmed no evidence of COVID-19 prevention violations or residents being confined to their bedrooms.
31 May 2022
Investigated allegations of unprescribed medication being given to a resident and presence of pests, finding insufficient evidence to support either claim, leading to both being unsubstantiated.
27 May 2022
Investigated an allegation of a resident sustaining burns while in care, with findings showing the resident independently managed bathing routines and took responsibility for the incident, leaving the claim unsubstantiated due to insufficient evidence.
26 May 2022
Investigated the allegation that staff were not providing adequate activities to residents; determined there was not enough evidence to prove or disprove the claim.
23 May 2022
Determined insufficient evidence to support the allegation that staff failed to prevent a resident from disturbing another resident with loud music or noise. Based on interviews, most residents and staff reported no issues with noise levels.
23 May 2022
Investigated allegation of residents working and assisting staff without proper clearance; determined insufficient evidence to prove allegation.
19 May 2022
Confirmed proper infection control measures, safety precautions, and facility cleanliness during a recent visit.
19 May 2022
Investigated allegations that staff did not respond to residents' call buttons in a timely manner; found insufficient evidence to confirm these claims.
19 May 2022
Investigated allegations of financial abuse in care; determined there was insufficient evidence to prove or disprove claims, leaving them unsubstantiated.
12 May 2022
Investigated the allegation that staff spoke inappropriately to residents; however, there was insufficient evidence to confirm or deny the claim.
04 May 2022
Confirmed inadequate supervision leading to a resident leaving the facility and verified inappropriate staff response to a resident's cold room complaint.
  • § 87705(b)(2)
  • § 87705(j)
  • § 87463(a)
13 Apr 2022
Investigated allegations that residents lacked comfortable accommodations and that staff did not ensure residents followed universal precautions. Neither allegation had enough evidence to be confirmed or disproven.
12 Apr 2022
Confirmed inadequate supervision of residents in care.
  • § 87468.1(a)(2)
11 Apr 2022
Investigated allegation that a resident was not provided an appointment to see an onsite nurse; however, no preponderance of evidence found to prove or disprove the claim, leaving it unsubstantiated.
25 Mar 2022
Confirmed that a mat was in disrepair and posed a potential safety hazard at the facility. Residents and staff had differing opinions on the responsiveness of maintenance and satisfaction with the facility.
  • § 80087
21 Mar 2022
Investigated allegations of inadequate staffing and lack of resident activities; neither allegation was substantiated as sufficient evidence was not found during the inspection.
11 Mar 2022
Confirmed deficiencies with water temperature levels during a recent visit.
  • §
10 Mar 2022
Confirmed that there were no issues found with the smoke detectors after interviews, observations, and record reviews were conducted.
10 Mar 2022
Confirmed allegations of not following COVID-19 guidelines and illegally evicting residents were unsubstantiated. Allegations of facility retaliating against residents were also unsubstantiated.
08 Mar 2022
Investigated allegations of transportation, injury, and services provided at the facility were not substantiated based on evidence gathered during the visit.
08 Mar 2022
Confirmed that there was no evidence of a leaking pipe at the facility after conducting interviews and reviewing plumbing repair documents.
08 Mar 2022
Confirmed allegations of resident harassment and lack of activities, but unsubstantiated claims of higher level care needs and staff restraints. Call button response times were found to be adequate.
  • § 87468.1(a)(3)
17 Feb 2022
Investigated an allegation regarding staff failing to administer medication to a resident, but found insufficient evidence to support the claim, resulting in the allegation being unsubstantiated.
21 Jan 2022
Investigated the allegation that staff did not respond to residents' call button in a timely manner; found insufficient evidence to support this claim, so the allegation was unsubstantiated.
21 Jan 2022
Confirmed that the facility did not assist residents with transportation to medical appointments as per the admission agreement policy, and found that required postings were not in public view.
  • § 87465(a)(2)
  • § 87113
05 Jan 2022
Identified that four staff members lacked current CPR/First Aid training during an unannounced visit by a licensing program analyst.
  • §
21 Dec 2021
Investigated complaints of staff handling a resident roughly and residents harassing each other; found insufficient evidence for rough handling, while harassment issue had been previously addressed.
21 Dec 2021
Confirmed that staff provided adequate activities, residents did not wander away, staff did not speak inappropriately, food service was satisfactory, and environment was safe and comfortable, and the facility door was not broken.
03 Dec 2021
Investigated a complaint regarding illegal eviction; insufficient evidence found to support the allegation.
19 Oct 2021
Investigated two allegations: residents' meals being late and beds being in disrepair. Found insufficient evidence to support either claim.
19 Oct 2021
Confirmed harassment between residents at the facility.
  • § 87468.1(a)(3)
15 Sept 2021
Confirmed allegations of malnourishment, sexual abuse, physical abuse, medication errors, and hygiene neglect were not substantiated after interviews and record reviews were conducted.
25 Aug 2021
Investigated the allegation that the facility was in disrepair, focusing on toilets and elevators, but found insufficient evidence to support the claim.
25 Aug 2021
Interviews and inspections regarding allegations of staff actions at a care facility did not find enough evidence to support the claims.
05 Aug 2021
Confirmed multiple falls by a resident and unsubstantiated claims regarding staff not seeking medical attention in a timely manner.
  • § 87468.1(a)(2)
05 Aug 2021
Investigated allegations of not adhering to the admissions agreement and preventing a resident from smoking; found insufficient evidence to support either claim, rendering them unsubstantiated.
05 Aug 2021
Confirmed insufficient staffing levels to meet residents' needs.
  • § 87411(a)
20 Jul 2021
Investigated allegations of staff interfering with residents' daily living functions and not treating residents with dignity; found no substantial evidence to support the claims.
08 Jun 2021
Conducted an unannounced visit regarding a reported incident, interviewed relevant individuals, and collected records for further investigation, with no deficiencies cited at the time.
25 May 2021
Investigated the allegation that food quality or quantity was insufficient and found insufficient evidence to prove or disprove the claim.
24 Sept 2020
Reviewed a current complaint and conducted an interview with the administrator regarding a specific resident.
28 Aug 2020
Investigated complaints regarding staff meeting care needs, responding to call buttons, and maintaining residents' hygiene; all allegations were determined to lack sufficient evidence to be proven valid or invalid. Exit interview conducted with the administrator.
24 Feb 2020
Investigated complaint of urine odor and care inadequacies; determined insufficient evidence to support claims regarding strong urine odor and unmet resident care needs.
15 Feb 2020
Investigated allegation of food quality complaint, but not enough evidence to prove if it occurred or not. No deficiencies cited.
15 Feb 2020
Investigators found that allegations of smoking and noise issues at the facility could not be proven, as there was not enough evidence to support the claims. No deficiencies were identified during the visit.
13 Jan 2020
Interviews with staff and residents did not find enough evidence to support the allegation of a physical altercation resulting in injury, and no deficiencies were cited in the report.
20 Dec 2019
Confirmed allegations were investigated, but insufficient evidence was found to support any violations. No deficiencies were cited during the inspection.
25 Oct 2019
Interviews and observations did not find enough evidence to support the allegation of staff mistreatment, so the allegation was deemed unsubstantiated.
08 Oct 2019
Confirmed stove in disrepair, but unsubstantiated staff yelling allegations.
  • § 87555(b)(29)

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