The Californian Pasadena Healthcare
120 Bellefontaine Street · Pasadena, CA · 91105 · 6267935114
82 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Abraham Bak & Menachem Gastwirth
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
The composite number cleared 76 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 5.10 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.65 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.14 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 54% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (55 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2026
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected March 16, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E February 20, 2026
Honor 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.
Corrected March 16, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2026
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected March 16, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2026
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 16, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2026
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 16, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2026
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected March 16, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 20, 2026
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.
Corrected March 16, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2026
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected March 16, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E February 20, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 16, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2026
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected March 16, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E February 20, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 16, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2026
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected March 16, 2026 · Environmental
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No harm found · B February 20, 2026
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected March 16, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D September 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected September 8, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Corrected September 8, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 2, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G December 19, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 19, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected January 18, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 19, 2024
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected January 18, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E December 19, 2024
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Corrected January 18, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 19, 2024
Ensure 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.
Corrected January 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 19, 2024
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected January 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 19, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected January 18, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 19, 2024
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected January 18, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 19, 2024
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.
Corrected January 18, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 055480 · certified since January 1, 1967. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.