Total health inspections
16
California average 12.5
Last Health inspection on Jul 2025
Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Foothill Heights Care Center
Nursing Home
Foothill Heights Care Center
Nursing Home
Foothill Heights Care Center is a nursing home located in Pasadena, CA, providing rehabilitative and skilled nursing services, adult day and night care, as well as respite care. Part of these services include an array of therapy services, wound care and pain management, and psychiatric care. Their skilled nursing services provide their residents with 24/7 skilled nursing care, medication management, as well as assistance with daily living activities such as bathing and toileting, and dining and mobility or transfer assistance if needed.
Residents are well taken care of at Foothill Heights Care Center. Meals are provided and prepared with consideration to the residents diets, housekeeping and laundry services are regularly provided to ensure cleanliness and safety of everyone, and physically and mentally stimulating activities are regularly scheduled to boost the residents physical and mental health, helping them gain back their independence.
Quality ratings
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Nursing care per resident
Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
Staffing hours breakdown
Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Registered Nurse (RN)
Registered nurse hours per resident per day.
Registered nurse hours per resident per day.
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse hours per resident per day.
Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse hours per resident per day.
Nurse Aide
Nurse aide hours per resident per day.
Nurse aide hours per resident per day.
Total Nursing (Weekend)
Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends.
Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends.
Physical Therapist
Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day.
Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day.
RN (Weekend)
Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends.
Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends.
Capacity and availability
Smaller home
May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Total beds
49
This home usually has limited availability
Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.
Occupancy rate
86.1%
Residents per day (avg)
44
Occupancy rate
86.1%
Residents per day (avg)
44
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Short stays
Recovery
Medicare-covered care
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
56% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
2 - 3 months
Private pay
22% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
1 - 2 months
Medicaid
22% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
10 - 11 months
Finances and operations
Proprietary home
Other
Home revenue
$10.1M
Profit
$1.5M
Proprietary home
Other
Home revenue
$10,059,667.00
Profit
$1,539,276.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$3.1M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$5.4M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$8.5M
Walk Score: 69 / 100
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
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Additional licensing details
CMS Certification Number:
555894
Types of Care at Foothill Heights Care Center
Nursing Home
Respite Care
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The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.
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AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IL
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MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
SNF
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Pasadena
73
No
A+
79
RUSHFORTH, SHAUN
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$11,550,177.00
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-
38
-
-22%+23%-93%1 Bed / 2 Bed
Foothill Heights Care Center
-12%
-6%
+2%
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
RC
Respite Care
Pasadena (North Central)
49
No
A+
69
FOOTHILL HEIGHTS CARE CENTER LLC
86.1%
$9,208,108.00
$3,133,204.00
34%
44.20
3.9692
2
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-
-12%-6%+2%-
Two Palms Care Center
-100%
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Pasadena
50
No
A+
49
CHOY, ESTRELLA
0.0%
$5,691,875.00
$2,837,767.00
49.9%
21.00
-
-
38
-
-
-100%-
Brighton Care Center
-37%
-1%
-2%
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Pasadena (North Central)
99
No
-
62
RODRIQUEZ, RACHEL
82.9%
$14,260,853.00
$4,991,096.00
35%
88.60
4.1661
-
63
1
-37%-1%-2%-
Pasadena Nursing Center
-8%
-2%
-8%
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
RC
Respite Care
Pasadena (North Central)
99
No
-
64
GARDENA RETIREMENT CENTER, INC.
77.8%
$7,803,553.00
$3,798,801.00
48.7%
58.70
4.1369
2
85
4
-8%-2%-8%-
Villa Gardens Health Center
Type of care:
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Community:
Pasadena
Bed Count:
73
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
RUSHFORTH, SHAUN
CCN:
555429
Occupancy:
5.6%
Home Revenue:
$11,550,177.00
Payroll Costs:
$11,003,413.00
Payroll %:
95.3%
Avg Residents/Day:
44.00
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
5.1781
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
38
RN share vs State Avg:
-22%
-22%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+23%
+23%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-93%
-93%
Bed Options:
1 Bed / 2 Bed
Foothill Heights Care Center
Type of care:
SNF
RC
Community:
Pasadena (North Central)
Bed Count:
49
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
FOOTHILL HEIGHTS CARE CENTER LLC
CCN:
555894
Occupancy:
86.1%
Home Revenue:
$9,208,108.00
Payroll Costs:
$3,133,204.00
Payroll %:
34%
Avg Residents/Day:
44.20
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.9692
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
2
Citations:
49
RN share vs State Avg:
-12%
-12%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-6%
-6%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+2%
+2%
Two Palms Care Center
Type of care:
SNF
Community:
Pasadena
Bed Count:
50
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
CHOY, ESTRELLA
CCN:
55464
Occupancy:
0.0%
Home Revenue:
$5,691,875.00
Payroll Costs:
$2,837,767.00
Payroll %:
49.9%
Avg Residents/Day:
21.00
Overall Rating:
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
38
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-100%
-100%
Brighton Care Center
Type of care:
SNF
Community:
Pasadena (North Central)
Bed Count:
99
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
RODRIQUEZ, RACHEL
CCN:
555338
Occupancy:
82.9%
Home Revenue:
$14,260,853.00
Payroll Costs:
$4,991,096.00
Payroll %:
35%
Avg Residents/Day:
88.60
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.1661
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
63
Severe Citations:
1
RN share vs State Avg:
-37%
-37%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-1%
-1%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-2%
-2%
Pasadena Nursing Center
Type of care:
SNF
RC
Community:
Pasadena (North Central)
Bed Count:
99
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
GARDENA RETIREMENT CENTER, INC.
CCN:
555213
Occupancy:
77.8%
Home Revenue:
$7,803,553.00
Payroll Costs:
$3,798,801.00
Payroll %:
48.7%
Avg Residents/Day:
58.70
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.1369
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
2
Citations:
85
Severe Citations:
4
RN share vs State Avg:
-8%
-8%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-2%
-2%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-8%
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
120
Total Staff
120
Employees
0
Contractors
21,362
Total Hours (Quarter)
33
Avg Staff/Day
7.1
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 9 | 6.3 | No |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 27 | 7.9 | No |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 61 | 7 | No |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
98 staff
7.1hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
6 staff
7.2hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
7 staff
6.6hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
1 staff
3.9hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
3 staff
7.2hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
4 staff
6.9hs shift avg
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 61 | 0 | 61 | 10,505 | 91 | 100% | 7 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 27 | 0 | 27 | 4,495 | 91 | 100% | 7.9 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,155 | 90 | 99% | 8 |
| Registered Nurse | 9 | 0 | 9 | 618 | 78 | 86% | 6.3 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 523 | 60 | 66% | 8.7 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 520 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 520 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Physician Assistant | 3 | 0 | 3 | 491 | 80 | 88% | 6.1 |
| Other Physician | 1 | 0 | 1 | 486 | 74 | 81% | 6.6 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 3 | 0 | 3 | 392 | 66 | 73% | 5.9 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 4 | 0 | 4 | 389 | 47 | 52% | 6.9 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 364 | 48 | 53% | 7.6 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 329 | 71 | 78% | 4.6 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 1 | 0 | 1 | 251 | 61 | 67% | 4.1 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 221 | 33 | 36% | 6.7 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 102 | 26 | 29% | 3.9 |
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
49
Citations per inspection
3.06
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
30 of 49 citations resulted from standard inspections; 17 of 49 resulted from complaint investigations; and 2 of 49 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
0
0
100% better than California averageCalifornia average: 0.4
Serious Health citations
0
0
100% better than California averageCalifornia average: 1
0 critical citations
0 serious citations
44 moderate citations
5 minor citations
Citations history (last 3 years)
Quality of Care moderate citation
Jul 23, 2025
Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation
Jul 23, 2025
Corrected
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
May 31, 2025
Corrected
Environmental moderate citation
May 31, 2025
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Ownership: For-Profit LLC
Resident Census by Payment Source
45
Total Residents
Medicare
17
(37.8%)
ⓘ
Medicaid
22
(48.9%)
ⓘ
Private Pay/Other
6
(13.3%)
ⓘ
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
ⓘ
Family Engagement
Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.
Active
Resident Council
ⓘ
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
High-risk clinical events score
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
11.3
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
11.3
70% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 6.6
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
20.5
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
20.5
81% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 11.3
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
31.7%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
31.7%
187% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 11.1%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
22.8%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
22.8%
90% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 12.0%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
7.1%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
7.1%
38% better than California averageCalifornia average: 11.3%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
0.0%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
0.0%
100% better than California averageCalifornia average: 1.7%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
2.0%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
2.0%
61% better than California averageCalifornia average: 5.0%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.0%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.0%
100% better than California averageCalifornia average: 1.2%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
0.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
0.0%
100% better than California averageCalifornia average: 4.2%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
9.5%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
9.5%
42% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 6.7%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
17.9%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
17.9%
78% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 10.1%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
In line with California averageCalifornia average: 98.5%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
In line with California averageCalifornia average: 98.2%
Hospitalizations per 1,000 days
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
2.13
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
2.13
5% better than California averageCalifornia average: 2.25
ED visits per 1,000 days
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
0.77
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
0.77
52% better than California averageCalifornia average: 1.59
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
6% better than California averageCalifornia average: 94.0%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
4.6%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
4.6%
214% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 1.5%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
91.2%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
91.2%
In line with California averageCalifornia average: 93.2%
Re-hospitalized after SNF stay
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
15.5%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
15.5%
33% better than California averageCalifornia average: 23.2%
Emergency department visits
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
5.9%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
5.9%
47% better than California averageCalifornia average: 11.2%
Falls with major injury
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
100% better than California averageCalifornia average: 0.8%
Ability to care for self at discharge
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
52.8%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
52.8%
In line with California averageCalifornia average: 53.7%
Successful return to home or community
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
36.1%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
36.1%
29% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Penalties and fines
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total fines amount
$9K
83% lower than California averageCalifornia average: $55K
Number of fines
2
15% fewer fines than California averageCalifornia average: 2.4
Payment Denials
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
100% fewer payment denials than California averageCalifornia average: 0.5
Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility
$9K
California average
$55K
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jan 8, 2024
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jan 8, 2024
$3K
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Dec 18, 2023
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Dec 18, 2023
$6K
Last updated: Jan 2026
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Foothill Heights Care Center based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
86.1%
↓ 0.4pp vs 2022
Net Income
$1,539,276
↓ ~$721K vs 2022
Total Payroll
$3,752,435
↑ ~$334K vs 2022
Profit Margin
16.7%
↓ 6.3pp vs 2022
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