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Fidelity Health Care

Meets baseline Medicare standards with room for improvement. A tour and talking to current residents' families is the best next step.

11210 Lower Azusa Rd., El Monte, CA 9173190 bedsLicensed & Active
3/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
3.7/5

based on 28 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

This facility presents significant risks that cannot be ignored, specifically regarding recent allegations of physical abuse and severe hygiene failures. While the physical therapy team has been noted as a strength, the critical nature of the recent complaints regarding safety and sanitation warrants extreme caution and frequent, unannounced visits.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

28 reviews on Google
Families should approach this facility with significant caution due to extremely serious allegations of physical abuse and severe hygiene neglect. While some long-term residents and rehab patients have praised the physical therapy team and specific administrators, recent reviews highlight critical failures in nursing care and sanitation.

Quality Themes

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Food1.0Staff3.0Clean2.0ActivitiesN/AMedsN/AMemoryN/AComms2.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Skilled physical and occupational therapy
  • Accommodating administration
  • Caring CNA staff in certain departments

Concerns

  • Allegations of physical abuse and patient mistreatment
  • Severe sanitation and hygiene issues
  • Poor food quality and insufficient portions (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • Unprofessional nursing attitude and communication (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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Distribution · 33 analyzed

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18
4
4
3
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2
0
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8

How They Respond to Reviews

0%response rate

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1With such a high CMS staffing rating, how do you ensure that the care provided by the CNAs remains consistent across all departments?
  • 2What specific steps is the facility taking to ensure the dining experience, including food variety and portion sizes, meets the needs of all residents?
  • 3Could you walk us through your protocols for maintaining cleanliness and hygiene in the resident rooms and common areas?
  • 4How does the nursing team approach communication with family members to ensure we are always updated on any changes in our loved one's condition?
  • 5In the event of a medical emergency during the night, what is the immediate process for notifying the family and providing care?
  • 6We've heard great things about the physical and occupational therapy here; how do you integrate these services into a resident's daily activity schedule?

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Key Review Excerpts

The Nursing staff are very caring and helpful to the residents. The CNA’s are very skilled works very hard to make sure my mother is being assisted in toileting, bathing dressing, feeding during mealtime

Rehab patient's family · 2023★★★★

The clients who need diapers don't wear them, there is feces all over and you're an all over the floors

Reviewer · 2025☆☆☆☆

They would hit my dad. Gerardo would hit my dad while others would hold him down. They made him believe he was from another planet.

Long-term resident's family · 2024☆☆☆☆
Source: 28 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.42hrs
57%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
4.16hrs
OK
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
13%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
13%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

RN 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 · 15 measures

Medicare Rating
4/ 5
Better Than Avg

7

measures

Worse Than Avg

5

measures

Mixed Results

3

measures

Long-Stay Residents
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility29.5%
Worse than Avg
Here
29.5%
US
15.5%
CA
11.7%
Los angeles
11.4%
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility26.3%
Worse than Avg
Here
26.3%
US
19.5%
CA
13.7%
Los angeles
10.8%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility23.4%
Worse than Avg
Here
23.4%
US
14.4%
CA
10.4%
Los angeles
12.5%
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility7.0%
Better than Avg
Here
7.0%
US
19.4%
CA
10.7%
Los angeles
9.7%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
12.1%
CA
7.0%
Los angeles
8.7%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

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Residents with pressure sores (bedsores)

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
4.9%
CA
4.5%
Los angeles
5.0%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility72.4%
Worse than Avg
Here
72.4%
US
81.8%
CA
94.2%
Los angeles
94.5%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

10deficiencies
Near state avg (15.4)
6 complaint-triggered

This facility has concerning patterns including serious complaints from families about resident abuse and neglect, with issues recurring across multiple recent surveys. The most frequent problems involve fire safety systems, infection control, and medication management. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the repeated nature of safety violations and ongoing complaint-triggered investigations about abuse protection raise significant concerns about consistent quality care and resident safety.

Mar 20, 2026Complaint
1
0689Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Feb 27, 2026Complaint
1
0628Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Sep 11, 2025Complaint
1
0600Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Apr 4, 2025Routine
11
0550Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

0812Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0880Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0558Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

0578Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

0849Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

0921Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

0321Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

0351Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

0511Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

0753Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.

Mar 7, 2025Complaint
3
0607Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

0600Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

0609Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Apr 26, 2024Routine
20
0851Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

0291Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

0341Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

0345Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

0558Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

0689Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

0755Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

0758Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

0812Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0880Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0920Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

0550Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

0656Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0657Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0676Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

0695Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

0211Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

0223Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

0923Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Fidelity Health Care

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Il & Joan Lee

Chain Size

4 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 3.3/5 · Rank 1 of 4 (Best)

Ownership & Management

Owners

Lee, Il

Owner

Lee, Joan

Owner

Key personnel

Lee, IlManaging Control - Governing BodyLee, JoanManaging Control - Governing BodyLee, IlOfficer / DirectorLee, JoanOfficer / DirectorJph Consulting INCManager
Source: Medicare provider data

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