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410 Eastwood Ave Manteca, CA 95336 · San Joaquin County
All 2 nursing homes in Manteca, CA (2 take Medicaid)
CMS certification number 056216 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare
Is Guardian Care and Rehabilitation Center a good nursing home? Reviews, ratings and inspection record
There are no official resident reviews of nursing homes: Medicare's Care Compare publishes inspections, staffing and quality data instead. Here is what that record shows for Guardian Care and Rehabilitation Center as of October 2026.
CMS rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall, below the California average of 3.2.
Online reviews from families and residents are on Google Maps and other sites; they reflect individual experiences and aren't checked by CMS. The full inspection reports, including what inspectors observed, are on Medicare Care Compare.
Staffing
Nursing staff spend about 4.13 hours per resident per day at Guardian Care and Rehabilitation Center, below the California median of 4.27 (US median: 3.72). About 0.57 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 3.77 hours, 9% below its all-week average. 35.3% of nursing staff left within a year (California median 36%).
About this nursing home
Paying for care at Guardian Care and Rehabilitation Center: Medicare and Medicaid
Guardian Care and Rehabilitation Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare Part A can cover a short skilled-nursing or rehab stay here after a qualifying hospital stay of at least three inpatient days (observation days don't count), for up to 100 days per benefit period. Medicaid can pay for long-term care for residents who meet California's income and asset rules. Being certified doesn't guarantee a Medicaid bed is open, so ask whether the home accepts residents whose Medicaid application is still pending.
In 2026 Medicare covers days 1–20 in full after the Part A deductible ($1,736 per benefit period); for days 21–100 you pay $217 a day; after day 100 you pay all costs. Medicare doesn't pay for long-term custodial care. Medicare's coverage rules.
Health inspections
The most recent standard inspection was on August 29, 2025 and found 11 deficiencies, plus 15 from complaint inspections in the same period. In total, inspectors issued 66 citations in the last three years.
Each citation has a scope and severity letter from A to L. A–C: 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.
What the inspections found
Over the last three years, inspectors issued 66 citations at Guardian Care and Rehabilitation Center across 18 inspection dates, 25 of them from complaint investigations. 1 was at the actual-harm level (G–I), most recently on August 29, 2025. The most common areas cited were quality of life and care (17) and resident rights (13). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents" (tag F0689, level G, August 29, 2025). 5 citations were under CMS's abuse, neglect and exploitation rules.
August 17, 2026 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
FHave a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
June 30, 2026 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DDevelop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.
June 23, 2026 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
March 19, 2026 · 2 citations · includes complaint inspection
EHonor 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.
DEnsure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
February 20, 2026 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
February 6, 2026 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
January 6, 2026 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
January 2, 2026 · 2 citations · includes complaint inspection
DReasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
DRespond appropriately to all alleged violations.
December 23, 2025 · 2 citations · includes complaint inspection
EProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
DProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
August 29, 2025 · 14 citations, includes actual harm · includes complaint inspection
GEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
FHave a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
EDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
EProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
DRespond appropriately to all alleged violations.
DEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
DProvide 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.
DProvide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
DEnsure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
DProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
DEnsure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
DEnsure 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.
DHelp the resident make transportation arrangements to and from radiology services.
DProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
June 24, 2025 · 2 citations · includes complaint inspection
FProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
FDispose of garbage and refuse properly.
June 6, 2025 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
March 6, 2025 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
March 4, 2025 · 3 citations · includes complaint inspection
DNot transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
DProvide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
DPermit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.
August 19, 2024 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DEnsure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
July 19, 2024 · 19 citations · includes complaint inspection
EEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
EEnsure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
EEnsure 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.
DAllow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
DHonor 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.
DGive residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
DKeep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
DHonor 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.
DProtect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
DTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
DDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
DProvide activities to meet all resident's needs.
DProvide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
DEnsure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
DProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
DProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
DImplement 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.
DProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
DProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
February 27, 2024 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
EProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
July 27, 2023 · 12 citations
EEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
ESafeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
EProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
DAllow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
DTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
DCreate and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
DDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
DProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
DProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
DEnsure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
DMake sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Questions to ask on a tour of Guardian Care and Rehabilitation Center
- Inspectors cited the home at the actual-harm level on August 29, 2025 under the rule on quality of life and care. What changed afterwards, and can I see the plan of correction?
- CMS cited the home under its abuse and neglect rules on January 2, 2026. How are staff trained, and how are concerns reported?
- CMS rates short-stay quality 1 out of 5. How often do rehab patients go back to the hospital, and how many therapy sessions a week are typical?
- The home averages about 57% of its beds filled. Are any units closed?
- Do you have a Medicaid bed open now, and will you admit someone whose Medicaid application is still pending?
- When is the first care-plan meeting, and can family attend?
Questions come from this home's CMS data: its inspections, staffing and ownership record.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no fines or payment denials for this home in the last three years.
Rating history
| CMS month | Overall | Inspection | Staffing | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 1/5 | 1/5 | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| August 2026 | 2/5 | 2/5 | 4/5 | 2/5 |
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Hospitals near Guardian Care and Rehabilitation Center
The Medicare-certified hospitals closest to this nursing home, with their CMS data. Ask the home which hospital it usually sends residents to.
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1.7 mi
Doctors Hospital of Manteca MantecaEmergency room ★★☆☆☆ Medicare overall 2 of 5Median ER visit 2h 44m for patients treated and sent home
- 1.9 mi
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5.9 mi
San Joaquin General Hospital French CampEmergency room ★★☆☆☆ Medicare overall 2 of 5Median ER visit 3h 33m for patients treated and sent home
Hospital ratings, ER visit times and more at Hospitals In Each State
Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
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