Del Amo Gardens Care Center
Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise compassionate and attentive nursing staff. Still worth an in-person visit.
based on 48 Google reviews
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What this means for your family
This facility is an excellent choice for rehabilitation and post-surgical recovery due to its highly praised physical therapy and attentive nursing staff. However, families should be prepared to supplement meals with outside food if the resident is a picky eater, as food quality is a consistent complaint. Additionally, ensure you maintain active communication with the medical team to monitor any sudden changes in your loved one's health.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
48 reviews on Google“Families considering Del Amo Gardens can expect highly attentive and compassionate nursing and rehabilitation staff, particularly for post-surgical recovery like hip or pelvic fractures. While the facility is frequently praised for its cleanliness and engaging activity programs, there are recurring criticisms regarding the quality of the food and occasional concerns regarding communication during medical declines.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Compassionate and attentive nursing staff
- Effective physical and rehabilitation therapy
- Clean and well-maintained environment
- Engaging resident activity programs
Concerns
- Poor food quality and variety (mentioned by 4 reviewers)
- Lack of communication during patient decline (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- Staffing/workload pressures for CNAs (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 56 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
Questions for Your Tour
- 1I've heard wonderful things about your nursing and rehab teams; how do you ensure the staff stays well-supported and able to provide that level of attentive care?
- 2Could you tell me more about the daily activity programs and how you keep residents engaged with the community?
- 3What is the process for keeping family members updated on changes in a resident's health or any sudden declines in their condition?
- 4We want to make sure they enjoy their meals; how do you handle menu variety and can residents request specific dietary adjustments?
- 5In the event of a medical emergency during the night, what is the immediate protocol for resident care and family notification?
- 6The facility looks very well-maintained; how often are the resident rooms and common areas deep-cleaned?
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Key Review Excerpts
“Both my mom and I have nothing but high praise for the staffs who took well care of her day and night. They were always smiling asking if she felt well or if she and she needed anything.”
“My elderly relative has been a patient here since fracturing her hip. The facility is very clean and provides excellent care. The nurses and social workers are very helpful and attentive. Gilbert who leads the recreational activities is the best.”
“I’ve watched her getting physical therapy as well and she seems to be in better physical condition than before she even went into del amo gardens, before her accident!”
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 on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
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 whose walking got worse
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
Del Amo Gardens has concerning patterns of deficiencies across multiple care areas, with families filing complaints that triggered inspections for pressure ulcer care and accident prevention. The facility shows repeated issues with care planning, medication management, nutrition services, and safety protocols persisting across multiple surveys from 2023 to 2024. While all deficiencies report correction dates, the recurring nature of problems in core care areas suggests ongoing quality challenges that warrant careful consideration during visits.
Jan 23, 2026Routine14
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.
Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Services Deficiencies
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
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
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Egress Deficiencies
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Jul 23, 2025Complaint1
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Nov 23, 2024Routine21
Administration Deficiencies
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
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.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
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.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
May 7, 2024Complaint1
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Nov 3, 2023Routine19
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
Environmental Deficiencies
Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
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.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Environmental Deficiencies
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Federal Penalties
Fine
May 7, 2024
$8,018
Payment Denial
May 7, 2024
1-day denial
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Del Amo Gardens Care Center
for profit
Ownership & Management
Owners
Yoel Weiss Exempt Trust Under the Yoel Weiss Family 2008 Grantor Trust
Owner · Organization
Jacobs, Harry
Owner
Weiss, Joel
Owner
Weiss, Steven
Owner
Key personnel
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References & Resources
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