Covina Rehabilitation Center
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Quality Concerns Identified
Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.
- Low overall rating (2/5 stars)
- Low staffing rating (2/5 stars)
- Above-median deficiencies (18 vs median 13.0)
- High staff turnover (58%)
- High RN turnover (53%)
Below average in CA · Below recommended RN staffing · Above recommended total nurse staffing · $29,228 in fines
What this means for your family
This facility offers an excellent rehabilitation and physical therapy program that has helped many patients regain mobility. However, you must be extremely vigilant regarding hygiene and communication, as multiple families have reported significant delays in basic care and failures in medical transparency.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
40 reviews on Google“Families considering Covina Rehabilitation Center will find a polarized experience. While many praise the exceptional physical therapy team and the compassion of specific CNAs and nurses, there are serious, recurring allegations regarding neglect, including delayed diaper changes, lack of communication regarding medical issues like bedsores, and inadequate staffing levels.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Excellent physical therapy and rehab services
- Compassionate CNA and nursing staff
- Clean and welcoming environment
- Helpful and professional administrative staff
Concerns
- Delayed hygiene care and diaper changes (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
- Staffing shortages and lack of urgency (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
- Poor communication regarding medical status or changes (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- Issues with medication management and accuracy (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 41 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
Questions for Your Tour
- 1We've heard great things about your physical therapy and rehab services; can you tell us more about how the therapists work with residents to reach their goals?
- 2How does the nursing team ensure that medication is administered accurately and on schedule every day?
- 3What is your process for keeping families updated on any changes in a resident's medical status or daily health?
- 4With the importance of hygiene and comfort, how does the staff manage routine care like linen changes and personal hygiene throughout the shift?
- 5How do you ensure that there is enough staff available to respond quickly to a resident's needs, especially during busy hours?
- 6What kind of daily activities or social events are available to keep residents engaged and connected with each other?
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Key Review Excerpts
“My mom was at Covina Rehabilitation center after her surgery. She had the best physical therapy and wound care. I appreciate all the staff at Covina Rehabilitation.”
“The CNAs at this skilled nursing facility are truly the heart of the care team. Their compassion, dedication, and hard work never go unnoticed.”
“The rehab staff went above and beyond to get my grandpa back to where he was to be able to come back home. The staff were very friendly and cared for their residents.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026RN hours are below the national benchmark. RNs handle complex medical needs and medication, so ask about coverage during your visit.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
This facility has a concerning pattern of repeated violations, with families filing 32 complaints that triggered inspections over the review period. The most persistent issues involve nursing staffing problems, infection control failures, and safety hazards including accident prevention. While all deficiencies show correction dates, core problems like inadequate staffing and infection control continue to recur across multiple surveys, suggesting systemic challenges that persist despite reported fixes.
May 30, 2025Complaint3
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Apr 19, 2025Routine20
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.
Smoke Deficiencies
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Oct 21, 2024Complaint2
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Oct 8, 2024Complaint1
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.
Oct 2, 2024Complaint2
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Sep 10, 2024Complaint1
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Federal Penalties
Fine
May 30, 2025
$9,110
Fine
Apr 19, 2025
$10,800
Fine
Dec 1, 2023
$9,318
Payment Denial
Dec 1, 2023
30-day denial
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Covina Rehabilitation Center
for profit
Chain Affiliation
Longwood Management Corporation
38 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 2.2/5 · Rank 21 of 38
Ownership & Management
Owners
Friedman Family Trust
Owner · Organization
Ira D Friedman 1991 Trust
Owner · Organization
Lehmann Family 1991 Trust
Owner · Organization
The Klavan Family Trust
Owner · Organization
The Tzippy Friedman Notis 1990 Trust
Owner · Organization
Key personnel
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References & Resources
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40 reviews from families & visitors
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