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Guardian Rehabilitation Hospital

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

533 S. Fairfax Ave, Beverly Grove · Los Angeles, CA 9003693 bedsLicensed & Active
3/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
4.4/5

based on 92 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

This facility's strong rehabilitation and nursing teams make it an excellent choice for post-surgical recovery and long-term care. However, families should be prepared to advocate for timely responses during busy shifts and may want to monitor meal quality closely.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

92 reviews on Google
Families considering Guardian Rehabilitation Hospital can expect a facility highly praised for its exceptionally kind, attentive, and professional nursing and therapy staff. While many reviewers highlight the clean, well-maintained environment and excellent rehabilitation outcomes, some families have noted concerns regarding delayed response times from nursing stations and occasional issues with food quality.

Quality Themes

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Food5.0Staff9.0Clean9.0Activities8.0MedsN/AMemoryN/AComms5.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Compassionate and professional nursing staff
  • Effective and skilled physical therapy programs
  • Clean and well-maintained facility
  • Welcoming and attentive administration

Concerns

  • Delayed nursing response times (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
  • Inconsistent food quality (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • High noise levels and crowded rooms (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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Distribution · 96 analyzed

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73
4
10
3
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1
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10

How They Respond to Reviews

0%response rate

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1We've heard wonderful things about the compassion of your nursing staff; how do you support your nurses in maintaining that level of attentive care during busy shifts?
  • 2Since physical therapy is a known strength here, could you walk us through how a resident's personalized rehab plan is coordinated with their daily routine?
  • 3How does the facility manage noise levels in the resident areas to ensure everyone can get a peaceful night's rest?
  • 4What steps are in place to ensure that nursing responses remain timely, especially during the overnight hours or during shift changes?
  • 5Could you tell us a bit about the dining experience and how you work to ensure consistent meal quality and variety for all residents?
  • 6In the event of a medical emergency after hours, what is the protocol for contacting physicians and notifying the family?

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Key Review Excerpts

The level of care and attention they gave her while there was tremendous, as well as everyone being so helpful to us for figuring out next steps.

Rehab patient's family · 2025★★★★★

The rehabilitation hospital is welcoming and homely environment. Staff cared for my mum treat her with respect and patience.

Long-term resident's family · 2025★★★★★

The rehab is why we came here. It is exceptionally amazing. My mom is a difficult patient and they amazingly get her to do rehab 5 days with no issues.

Long-term resident's family · 2024★★★★★
Source: 92 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.62hrs
82%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
4.77hrs
OK
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
34%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
31%
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 · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
4/ 5
Better Than Avg

10

measures

Worse Than Avg

5

measures

Mixed Results

2

measures

Long-Stay Residents
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility3.2%
Better than Avg
Here
3.2%
US
15.5%
CA
11.7%
Los angeles
11.4%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.5%
Better than Avg
Here
0.5%
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 whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility5.4%
Better than Avg
Here
5.4%
US
15.3%
CA
10.5%
Los angeles
9.5%
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility19.1%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
19.1%
US
19.4%
CA
10.7%
Los angeles
9.7%
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Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility11.7%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
11.7%
US
19.5%
CA
13.7%
Los angeles
10.8%
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
93.4%
CA
98.6%
Los angeles
99.1%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
79.8%
CA
93.2%
Los angeles
92.5%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
81.8%
CA
94.2%
Los angeles
94.5%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility2.0%
Worse than Avg
Here
2.0%
US
1.6%
CA
1.5%
Los angeles
1.5%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

12deficiencies
1penalties
Near state avg (15.4)
32 complaint-triggered
$32,040 in fines

Guardian Rehabilitation Hospital has significant concerns with 60 deficiencies across multiple surveys, including 31 complaint-triggered violations where families reported problems. The most recurring issues involve care planning and treatment quality, resident rights violations, and medication management errors. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the high volume of family complaints and repeated problems in core care areas suggest ongoing quality challenges that families should carefully consider.

Mar 17, 2026Complaint
1
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.

Mar 5, 2026Routine
14
0914Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

0803Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

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.

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.

0604Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

0658Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

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.

0686Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

0755Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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

0802Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.

0293Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

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.

0342Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.

0712Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

0912Minimal · PatternCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.

Dec 9, 2025Complaint
2
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.

0658Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Feb 12, 2025Complaint
1
0744Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

Jan 30, 2025Routine
10
0688Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

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.

0726Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

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.

0908Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

0353Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

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.

0695Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0842Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

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.

0342Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.

0912Minimal · Pattern

Environmental Deficiencies

Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.

Aug 22, 2024Complaint
2
0641Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

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.

Federal Penalties

Fine

Jun 20, 2024

$32,040

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Guardian Rehabilitation Hospital

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

The Mandelbaum Family

Chain Size

18 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 3.5/5 · Rank 5 of 15

Ownership & Management

Owners

Mandelbaum, Brenda

Individual is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any Adp of the Snf

Key personnel

Castro-Garcia, MariaOfficer / DirectorMandelbaum, JanetOfficer / DirectorBardonido, SheenaManagerCampos, JoseManagerCastro-Garcia, MariaManager
Source: Medicare provider data

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