PENN MAR HEALTHCARE CENTER

Penn Mar Healthcare Center is a skilled nursing facility located at 3938 Cogswell Road in El Monte, California, within Los Angeles County. The facility operates with 45 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit limited liability company. It is certified to accept Medicaid residents. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Penn Mar Healthcare Center holds an overall CMS star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, also below the national average, reflecting findings from state and federal inspection surveys conducted at the facility. The staffing rating is 1 out of 5, the lowest tier on the CMS scale, indicating staffing levels that are significantly below national norms for both nursing staff hours and staffing consistency. The quality measure rating is 5 out of 5, the highest tier, indicating that the facility performs above national averages on the clinical quality metrics tracked by CMS, which include measures related to resident health outcomes and care processes. Penn Mar Healthcare Center holds Medicaid certification, making it eligible to serve residents who fund their care through the Medicaid program. Prospective residents and their families should contact the facility directly at (626) 401-1557 to inquire about current bed availability, accepted insurance types, and any applicable private pay arrangements. Coverage and eligibility details vary depending on individual circumstances and payer requirements. When assessed against national benchmarks, Penn Mar Healthcare Center presents a mixed profile. Its overall 2-star rating and 1-star staffing rating are both below the national average, while its 5-star quality measure rating stands out as notably above average. The staffing rating in particular reflects a meaningful gap compared to typical facilities nationwide. The quality measure rating, however, indicates that documented clinical outcomes at this facility rank among the strongest in the CMS dataset. These ratings are drawn from publicly reported data and are updated periodically by CMS. Individuals researching care options are encouraged to review the full CMS Care Compare profile for this facility and consult with a healthcare or social services professional when making care decisions.