nursing home in Gardena, CA
Clear View Sanitarium
15823 So. Western Ave., Gardena, CA 90247 · (310) 538-2323
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★5
- Staffing★★★★★4
- Quality measures★★★★★4
- CMS high performer
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Clear View Sanitarium at a glance
Clear View Sanitarium is a 73-bed for-profit nursing home in Gardena, California (Los Angeles County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the California average of 3.2.
Residents receive about 4.3 hours of nursing care per day (0.4 of them from registered nurses), close to the state average of 4.5 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (February 27, 2026) found 8 health citations. The California average is 15.5.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 31.5% per year (state average 36.7%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 73
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- November 28, 2012
- Resident/family council
- Both
- County
- Los Angeles County
- CMS Certification Number
- 555881
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Average |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 4.4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Average |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 4.29 hrs | 4.52 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.44 hrs | 0.67 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Worse |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.14 hrs | 2.65 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.88 hrs | 4.09 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 31.5% | 36.7% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 37.5% | 38.1% | 42.9% | Better |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 0 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 8 | 16 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 4 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 29 | 105.8 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $23,986 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 73 | 99 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 71 | 88 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 96.8% | 88.4% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 1.1% | 1.6% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0% | 4.3% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 36.8% | 12% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 0.4% | 1.2% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 17.3% | 10.2% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 9.1% | 9.8% | 14.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 4.8% | 4% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 0% | 7.3% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0.4% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 12.2% | 13.7% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 12.7% | 10.2% | 19% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 98.2% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 98.6% | 93.6% | Better |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 94.4% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 14 health deficiencies and 2 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 27, 2026 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 22, 2026 |
| February 27, 2026 Fire safety | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0355 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 22, 2026 |
| February 27, 2026 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 22, 2026 |
| February 27, 2026 Standard | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0628 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 22, 2026 |
| February 27, 2026 Standard | Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0638 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 22, 2026 |
| February 27, 2026 Standard | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 22, 2026 |
| February 27, 2026 Standard | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0644 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 22, 2026 |
| February 27, 2026 Standard | 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 · Tag F0656 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 22, 2026 |
| February 27, 2026 Standard | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0657 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 22, 2026 |
| February 27, 2026 Standard | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0814 | B No harm, pattern | Corrected March 22, 2026 |
| November 15, 2024 Standard | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0758 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 4, 2024 |
| November 15, 2024 Standard | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 4, 2024 |
| November 15, 2024 Standard | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0644 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 4, 2024 |
| November 15, 2024 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 4, 2024 |
| November 15, 2024 Standard | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0814 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 4, 2024 |
| November 9, 2023 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected November 16, 2023 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOWNS, JEFFREY Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 50% | 06/11/2011 |
| TOWNS, MARK Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 50% | 06/11/2011 |
| ARORA, NIDHI Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/11/2014 |
| BADILLO, JOSE Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/05/1981 |
| CERNA, LUCRECIA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/25/1988 |
| GRIJALVA, MAURICIO Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/18/1998 |
| KOONER, SANDEEP Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/1999 |
| MORRIS, MICHELLE Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2005 |
| SOLIMAN, FLORDELIZA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/30/1992 |
| SUM, SOTHEAVY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2010 |
| TOWNS, JEFFREY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/11/2011 |
| TOWNS, MARK Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/11/2011 |
| YOUNG, HARDING Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2020 |
| TOWNS, JEFFREY Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/11/2011 |
| TOWNS, MARK Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/11/2011 |
| TOWNS, JEFFREY Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/11/2011 |
| TOWNS, MARK Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/11/2011 |
| ARORA, NIDHI Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/11/2014 |
| BADILLO, JOSE Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/05/1981 |
| CERNA, LUCRECIA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/25/1988 |
| GRIJALVA, MAURICIO Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/18/1998 |
| KOONER, SANDEEP Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/1999 |
| MORRIS, MICHELLE Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2005 |
| SOLIMAN, FLORDELIZA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/30/1992 |
| SUM, SOTHEAVY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2010 |
| TOWNS, JEFFREY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/11/2011 |
| TOWNS, MARK Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/11/2011 |
| YOUNG, HARDING Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2020 |
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★★★★★4Above averageKei-Ai South Bay Healthcare Center
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★★★★★2Below average- ★★★★★3Average
- ★★★★★3Average
West Gardena Post Acute
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Frequently asked questions
What is Clear View Sanitarium's rating?
Clear View Sanitarium has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for California nursing homes is 3.2 stars.
How many inspection citations did Clear View Sanitarium receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 8 citations, compared with a California average of 15.5. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Clear View Sanitarium accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Clear View Sanitarium?
It is for profit - corporation. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Clear View Sanitarium and how do I contact it?
Clear View Sanitarium is at 15823 So. Western Ave., Gardena, CA 90247. Phone: (310) 538-2323.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.