Every person who worked here at any point in the quarter, employees and contractors. It is not how many are on site at once: that is the "on an average day" figure.
312
119 employees · 193 contractors · 63 on an average day Brighton Care Center
Nursing Home & Skilled Nursing · Pasadena, CA
ALM Inspection Grade
B-
ALM's inspection grade is 81 / 100, a B- — 1 point below the California average for CMS-certified facilities (82/100) · A proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade.A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. It is not a government rating.
ALM's inspection grade is 81 / 100, a B- — 1 point below the California average for CMS-certified facilities (82/100) · A proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade.A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. It is not a government rating.
CMS overall rating
2/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
2/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
Brighton Care Center
Nursing Home & Skilled Nursing · Pasadena, CA
ALM Inspection Grade
B-
ALM's inspection grade is 81 / 100, a B- — 1 point below the California average for CMS-certified facilities (82/100) · A proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade.A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. It is not a government rating.
ALM's inspection grade is 81 / 100, a B- — 1 point below the California average for CMS-certified facilities (82/100) · A proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade.A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. It is not a government rating.
CMS overall rating
2/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
2/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
Brighton Care Center accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
Brighton Care Center is one of Pasadena’s nursing facilities providing skilled nursing services to its residents. They boast of their top quality 24/7 skilled nursing care, ensuring that residents receive both medical care and assistance with daily living activities. Furthermore, medication management, and coordination with other healthcare providers and transportation services are offered for scheduled medical appointments, ensuring that residents medical needs are well met.
Brighton values the role of food in keeping a healthy body; providing the residents with quality meals that are both tasty and nutritious, and prepared with consideration to their dietary needs and restrictions. They also offer housekeeping and laundry services to keep the residents’ environment clean and sanitized, as well as make their stay comfortable.
Quality ratings
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Staffing
Data period: Q2 2026 (April 1 – June 30, 2026).
Nursing care per resident per day and state rankings: CMS Provider Information.
Headcount, shifts and contractors: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ).
Resident count: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (data as of Sep 2026).
Total nursing care per resident / day
This nursing home is ranked 220th out of 291 nursing homes we track in California for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
3h 41m
This nursing home is ranked 220th out of 291 nursing homes we track in California for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
3h 41mStandout metric: Physical therapist is +15% above California average
5 of 6 metrics below California average
Daily care time per resident, by role
Registered nurse (RN)
RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes. 14 total: 8 of the facility's own employees and 6 agency contractors.
14 staff · 7.5-hour shifts
17m
↓ 56% · CA 39mThis facility: 17m per resident per day, 56% below the California average of 39m (among California facilities reporting a recent figure).
RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes. 14 total: 8 of the facility's own employees and 6 agency contractors.
14 staff · 7.5-hour shiftsUS average: 41m.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse. US 41m
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care. 64 total: 33 of the facility's own employees and 31 agency contractors.
64 staff · 7.1-hour shifts
1h 10m
↓ 4% · CA 1h 13mThis facility: 1h 10m per resident per day, 4% below the California average of 1h 13m (among California facilities reporting a recent figure).
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care. 64 total: 33 of the facility's own employees and 31 agency contractors.
64 staff · 7.1-hour shiftsUS average: 52m.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse. US 52m
Certified nursing assistant
Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life. 178 total: 60 of the facility's own employees and 118 agency contractors.
178 staff · 7-hour shifts
2h 14m
↓ 16% · CA 2h 39mThis facility: 2h 14m per resident per day, 16% below the California average of 2h 39m (among California facilities reporting a recent figure).
Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life. 178 total: 60 of the facility's own employees and 118 agency contractors.
178 staff · 7-hour shiftsUS average: 2h 21m.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse. US 2h 21m
Physical therapist
Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
6m
↑ 15% · CA 5mThis facility: 6m per resident per day, 15% above the California average of 5m (among California facilities reporting a recent figure).
Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
US average: 4m.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse. US 4m
Total nursing, weekends
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
RN + LPN + aide · Sat–Sun
3h 21m
↓ 18% · CA 4h 5mThis facility: 3h 21m per resident per day, 18% below the California average of 4h 5m (among California facilities reporting a recent figure).
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
RN + LPN + aide · Sat–SunUS average: 3h 26m.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse. US 3h 26m
RN, weekends
Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
Sat–Sun
11m
↓ 62% · CA 30mThis facility: 11m per resident per day, 62% below the California average of 30m (among California facilities reporting a recent figure).
Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
Sat–SunUS average: 29m.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse. US 29m
Headcount
Every person who worked here at any point in the quarter, employees and contractors. It is not how many are on site at once: that is the "on an average day" figure.
312
119 employees · 193 contractors · 63 on an average day
312 total staff / 80 residents. Residents: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (data as of Sep 2026); staff: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2026).Residents and staff come from two different CMS releases, so the two counts can be a few months apart.
3.90 : 1
↑ 123% · CA 1.75This facility: 3.90 staff per resident, 123% above the California average of 1.75 (among California facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
312 staff ÷ 80 residents
See full California ranking →
Average hours one staff member works on a day they are on shift, across every role.
7.2 h
↓ 6% · CA 7.7 hThis facility: 7.2 h, 6% below the California average of 7.7 h (among California facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
41,173 staff hours this quarter
See full California ranking →78.7% of staff hours were worked by the facility's own employees
California average: 95.5% · Contractors this quarter: Certified Nursing Assistant (118), Licensed Practical Nurse (31), Speech Language Pathologist (9), Registered Nurse (6), Qualified Activities Professional (6), Respiratory Therapy Technician (5), Physical Therapy Aide (5), Physical Therapy Assistant (4), Occupational Therapy Aide (3), Qualified Social Worker (3), Medical Director (1), Occupational Therapy Assistant (1), Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (1)
Why it matters: employees work here week after week and get to know each resident's routines and needs. Agency contractors often rotate between facilities, so a higher employee share usually means more consistent care.
By The Numbers
Community insights.
Bed count
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
99
Rank #196 / 344Bed count — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 196th out of 344 nursing homes we track in California for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other California facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in California that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
99
Rank #196 / 344Bed count — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 196th out of 344 nursing homes we track in California for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other California facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in California that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Walk Score
Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
Rank #184 / 343Walk Score — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 184th out of 343 nursing homes we track in California for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across California facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in California that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
Rank #184 / 343Walk Score — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 184th out of 343 nursing homes we track in California for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across California facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in California that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
62
/ 100
Occupancy rate
Occupancy between 85% and 95% suggests balanced demand.
Rank #149 / 302Occupancy rate — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 149th out of 302 nursing homes we track in California for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the California average, with its Statewide rank out of 302. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in California that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Occupancy between 85% and 95% suggests balanced demand.
Rank #149 / 302Occupancy rate — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 149th out of 302 nursing homes we track in California for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the California average, with its Statewide rank out of 302. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in California that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
88.2%
This home usually has limited availability
Based on residents per day and 99 beds.
Higher than the California average: 82.2%
Residents per day (avg)
The average number of residents living at this facility on a given day. CMS calculates this figure from the facility's Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments and uses this value for other measures like Hours Per Resident Per Day (HPRD) and 5-Star Staffing rating.
The average number of residents living at this facility on a given day. CMS calculates this figure from the facility's Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments and uses this value for other measures like Hours Per Resident Per Day (HPRD) and 5-Star Staffing rating.
87
Source: CMS Provider Information, average daily residents (data as of Oct 2026)
Avg. Length of Stay
Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
47
days
About This Community
Resident Council
Physical Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Speech Therapy
IV Therapy
Certified Wound Care
Nutrition Management
Nutritional Counseling
Pain Management
Respiratory Care
Diabetes Care
Post-Surgical Care
- Routine clinical visits by physicians, podiatrists, dentists, physiatrists, psychologists, optometrists
Care Coordination and Care Planning
Discharge Planning
Family Support Services
MaintenanceListed as: Post-discharge maintenance program
Beauty Salon
Concierge
Kindles and Ipads
Room Types
Private Room
In-Room Features
Courtyard-Accessible Suites
CMS Health Inspection History
ALM Inspection Grade
81 / 100
Calculated from CMS inspection data for this community's nursing-home beds
How it compares
1 point below the California average for CMS-certified facilities (82/100)
Category breakdown
Citations
Concern
158 severity-weighted points (73 citations) · 66% higher than the typical CMS-certified CA facility (median: 95)
Enforcement
Strong
No fines on record · 0 enforcement actions
Persistence
Strong
16 days to fix issues · faster than the typical CMS-certified CA facility (median: 25)
Total health inspections
21
↑ 75% · CA 12This facility: 21, 75% above the California average of 12 (among California facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Total health citations
75
Rank #249 / 294Health citations — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 249th out of 294 nursing homes we track in California for health citations. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the California State average, with a ranking across all 294 CA facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in California that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.↑ 51% · CA 49.7This facility: 75, 51% above the California average of 49.7 (among California facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Citations per inspection
3.57
Rank #112 / 294Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 112th out of 294 nursing homes we track in California for citations per inspection. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the California mean across 294 facilities with citation data. Lower is better. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in California that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.↓ 25% · CA 4.77This facility: 3.57, 25% below the California average of 4.77 (among California facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Citation severity
100% corrected
75 of 75 citations corrected
Critical
J–L
0
↓ 100% · CA 0.3This facility: 0, 100% below the California average of 0.3 (among California facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Immediate jeopardy
Serious
G–I
1
↑ 11% · CA 0.9This facility: 1, 11% above the California average of 0.9 (among California facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Actual harm
Moderate
D–F
74
↑ 57% · CA 47.1This facility: 74, 57% above the California average of 47.1 (among California facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
No harm, more than minimal risk
Minor
A–C
0
↓ 100% · CA 1.5This facility: 0, 100% below the California average of 1.5 (among California facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
No harm, minimal riskLatest inspection: Aug 18, 2026 · 2 citations, all corrected
Most cited category: Quality of Life & Care, 21 of 75 citations · 9 categories in total
Citations history
Most recent first
Aug 18, 2026
2 citations
Resident Rights moderate citation
Corrected
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Pharmacy moderate citation
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Aug 12, 2026
1 citation
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Apr 07, 2026
1 citation
Quality of Care moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Jan 29, 2026
17 citations
Quality of Care moderate citation
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Pharmacy moderate citation
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Pharmacy moderate citation
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Pharmacy moderate citation
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Nutrition moderate citation
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Infection Control moderate citation
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Infection Control moderate citation
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Resident Rights moderate citation
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Resident Rights moderate citation
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Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
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Care Planning moderate citation
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Quality of Care moderate citation
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Quality of Care moderate citation
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Quality of Care moderate citation
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Quality of Care moderate citation
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Pharmacy moderate citation
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Care Planning moderate citation
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Jan 07, 2026
1 citation
Nutrition moderate citation
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Aug 12, 2025
1 citation
Resident Rights moderate citation
Corrected
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Aug 06, 2025
1 citation
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Jun 11, 2025
1 citation
Care Planning moderate citation
Corrected
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May 30, 2025
1 citation
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
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Apr 04, 2025
3 citations
Care Planning moderate citation
Corrected
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Quality of Care moderate citation
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Care Planning moderate citation
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Mar 26, 2025
2 citations
Quality of Care serious citation
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Care Planning moderate citation
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Mar 08, 2025
4 citations
Resident Rights moderate citation
Corrected
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Quality of Care moderate citation
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Nursing Services moderate citation
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Pharmacy moderate citation
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Dec 12, 2024
14 citations
Resident Rights moderate citation
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Care Planning moderate citation
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Quality of Care moderate citation
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Quality of Care moderate citation
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Quality of Care moderate citation
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Pharmacy moderate citation
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Pharmacy moderate citation
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Nutrition moderate citation
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Infection Control moderate citation
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Resident Rights moderate citation
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Quality of Care moderate citation
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Quality of Care moderate citation
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Pharmacy moderate citation
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Nutrition moderate citation
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Nov 08, 2024
1 citation
Resident Rights moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Showing the 50 most recent of 75 citations.
Top deficiency categories
Share of 75 citations
Quality of Life & Care
21 deficiencies (28%)
Resident Rights
13 deficiencies (17%)
Resident Assessment & Care Planning
12 deficiencies (16%)
Pharmacy Services
10 deficiencies (13%)
Nutrition & Dietary
5 deficiencies (7%)
Infection Control
4 deficiencies (5%)
Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation
4 deficiencies (5%)
Nursing & Physician Services
3 deficiencies (4%)
Environmental
3 deficiencies (4%)
How citations are counted
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
44 of 75 citations resulted from standard inspections; 30 of 75 resulted from complaint investigations; and 1 of 75 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
Includes all CMS health inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
Source
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.
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Enforcement
Penalties and fines
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 Oct 2026
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials on record since Oct 2023.
Total fines
$0
CA avg $57KCalifornia average: $56,949. Average among the 478 California facilities with a penalty on record.US avg $66KUS average: $66,281, among the 6,725 US facilities with a penalty on record.
Number of fines
0
CA avg 1.85California average: 1.85. Average among the 478 California facilities with a penalty on record.US avg 1.88US average: 1.88, among the 6,725 US facilities with a penalty on record.
Payment denials
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
CA avg 0.59California average: 0.59. Average among the 478 California facilities with a penalty on record.US avg 0.35US average: 0.35, among the 6,725 US facilities with a penalty on record.
Health Outcomes
Quality of care over time
How residents at this home fare on health outcomes and preventive care, compared with the California average.
CMS star rating for the care of long-stay residents, who live at the home for 100 days or more. It is built from the long-stay quality measures below. 5 stars is the best.
3
/ 5
Average
↓ 29% · CA 4.2This facility: 3.0, 29% below the CA average of 4.2 (among CA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
CMS star rating for the care of short-stay residents, mostly people recovering after a hospital stay for under 100 days. It is built from the short-stay quality measures below. 5 stars is the best.
3
/ 5
Average
↓ 15% · CA 3.5This facility: 3.0, 15% below the CA average of 3.5 (among CA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Average of five long-stay measures: pressure ulcers, falls with major injury, unplanned weight loss, worsening ability to walk, and needing more help with daily activities. Each is the % of residents affected, so lower is better.
11.4
Score · lower is better
↑ 99% · CA 5.7This facility: 11.4, 99% above the CA average of 5.7 (among CA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Average of three long-stay measures: needing more help with daily activities, worsening ability to walk, and loss of bowel or bladder control. Each is the % of residents affected, so lower is better.
21.6
Score · lower is better
↑ 127% · CA 9.5This facility: 21.6, 127% above the CA average of 9.5 (among CA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.13 long-stay measures: 2 better, 10 worse, 1 near CA average
8 short-stay measures: 3 better, 2 worse, 3 compared with US only
Long-stay residents
People who live at the home · 13 measures
Daily care & independence
Needed more help with daily activities
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
22.1%
↑ 118% · CA 10.2This facility: 22.1, 118% above the CA average of 10.2 (among CA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
22.1%
↑ 118% · CA 10.2This facility: 22.1, 118% above the CA average of 10.2 (among CA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Walking ability worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
18.9%
↑ 114% · CA 8.9This facility: 18.9, 114% above the CA average of 8.9 (among CA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
18.9%
↑ 114% · CA 8.9This facility: 18.9, 114% above the CA average of 8.9 (among CA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Bowel or bladder incontinence (low-risk residents)
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
23.6%
↑ 142% · CA 9.8This facility: 23.6, 142% above the CA average of 9.8 (among CA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
23.6%
↑ 142% · CA 9.8This facility: 23.6, 142% above the CA average of 9.8 (among CA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.Safety & clinical stability
Urinary tract infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.5%
↑ 23% · CA 1.2This facility: 1.5, 23% above the CA average of 1.2 (among CA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.5%
↑ 23% · CA 1.2This facility: 1.5, 23% above the CA average of 1.2 (among CA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Falls with major injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
2.2%
↑ 38% · CA 1.6This facility: 2.2, 38% above the CA average of 1.6 (among CA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
2.2%
↑ 38% · CA 1.6This facility: 2.2, 38% above the CA average of 1.6 (among CA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Pressure ulcers (high-risk residents)
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
8.5%
↑ 97% · CA 4.3This facility: 8.5, 97% above the CA average of 4.3 (among CA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
8.5%
↑ 97% · CA 4.3This facility: 8.5, 97% above the CA average of 4.3 (among CA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.Physical & mental health
Lost too much weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
5.3%
↑ 30% · CA 4.1This facility: 5.3, 30% above the CA average of 4.1 (among CA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
5.3%
↑ 30% · CA 4.1This facility: 5.3, 30% above the CA average of 4.1 (among CA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Depressive symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
14.0%
↑ 85% · CA 7.6This facility: 14.0, 85% above the CA average of 7.6 (among CA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
14.0%
↑ 85% · CA 7.6This facility: 14.0, 85% above the CA average of 7.6 (among CA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Antipsychotic use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
20.5%
↑ 66% · CA 12.3This facility: 20.5, 66% above the CA average of 12.3 (among CA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
20.5%
↑ 66% · CA 12.3This facility: 20.5, 66% above the CA average of 12.3 (among CA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.Preventive care
Pneumococcal vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
↑ 1% · CA 98.7This facility: 100.0, 1% above the CA average of 98.7 (among CA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
↑ 1% · CA 98.7This facility: 100.0, 1% above the CA average of 98.7 (among CA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Flu vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
68.3%
↓ 30% · CA 97.9This facility: 68.3, 30% below the CA average of 97.9 (among CA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
68.3%
↓ 30% · CA 97.9This facility: 68.3, 30% below the CA average of 97.9 (among CA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.Hospital & emergency visits
Hospitalizations per 1,000 days
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.88
↓ 16% · CA 2.25This facility: 1.88, 16% below the CA average of 2.25 (among CA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.88
↓ 16% · CA 2.25This facility: 1.88, 16% below the CA average of 2.25 (among CA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
ER visits per 1,000 days
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
0.68
↓ 57% · CA 1.59This facility: 0.68, 57% below the CA average of 1.59 (among CA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
0.68
↓ 57% · CA 1.59This facility: 0.68, 57% below the CA average of 1.59 (among CA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.Short-stay residents
Rehab and recovery after a hospital stay · 8 measures
Daily care & independence
Able to care for self at discharge
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
37.8%
↓ 30% · US 53.7This facility: 37.8, 30% below the US average of 53.7 (among US facilities reporting a recent figure).
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
37.8%
↓ 30% · US 53.7This facility: 37.8, 30% below the US average of 53.7 (among US facilities reporting a recent figure).
Returned home or to the community
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
48.0%
↓ 5% · US 50.6This facility: 48.0, 5% below the US average of 50.6 (among US facilities reporting a recent figure).
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
48.0%
↓ 5% · US 50.6This facility: 48.0, 5% below the US average of 50.6 (among US facilities reporting a recent figure).Safety & clinical stability
Falls with major injury
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.7%
↓ 8% · US 0.8This facility: 0.7, 8% below the US average of 0.8 (among US facilities reporting a recent figure).
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.7%
↓ 8% · US 0.8This facility: 0.7, 8% below the US average of 0.8 (among US facilities reporting a recent figure).Physical & mental health
New antipsychotic medication
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.4%
↓ 72% · CA 1.3This facility: 0.4, 72% below the CA average of 1.3 (among CA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.4%
↓ 72% · CA 1.3This facility: 0.4, 72% below the CA average of 1.3 (among CA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.Preventive care
Pneumococcal vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
↑ 6% · CA 94.6This facility: 100.0, 6% above the CA average of 94.6 (among CA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
↑ 6% · CA 94.6This facility: 100.0, 6% above the CA average of 94.6 (among CA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Flu vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
59.9%
↓ 36% · CA 93.1This facility: 59.9, 36% below the CA average of 93.1 (among CA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
59.9%
↓ 36% · CA 93.1This facility: 59.9, 36% below the CA average of 93.1 (among CA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.Hospital & emergency visits
Re-hospitalized after admission
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
26.2%
↑ 13% · CA 23.2This facility: 26.2, 13% above the CA average of 23.2 (among CA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
26.2%
↑ 13% · CA 23.2This facility: 26.2, 13% above the CA average of 23.2 (among CA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
ER visits
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
8.7%
↓ 22% · CA 11.2This facility: 8.7, 22% below the CA average of 11.2 (among CA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
8.7%
↓ 22% · CA 11.2This facility: 8.7, 22% below the CA average of 11.2 (among CA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.Arrows show whether a figure is above or below the average. Green is better for residents, red is worse, and yellow means within 5% of the average. Grey compares with the US average only, because CMS publishes no state figure. The line on each bar marks the average.
Quality measures are calculated by CMS from Minimum Data Set (MDS) resident assessments and Medicare claims.
Money and staffing.
Brighton Care Center’s finances from its CMS cost report for the fiscal year ending December 2024, compared with 289 California nursing homes that filed a recent report. Includes all financial data for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
FY Dec 2024
Is it financially stable?
Breaking even on care
1.7% operating margin
+6.3 pts vs prior year
Positive margin in 2 of the last 8 reported years. Net income $0.4M after other income.
Does it invest in staff?
Spends less on payroll than most California homes
49.6% payroll share of revenue
CA average 61.6%Rank #204 / 289Payroll % of net patient revenue — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 204th out of 289 nursing homes we track in California for payroll % of net patient revenue. Shows payroll as a percentage of net patient revenue versus the California average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in California that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Payroll rose $0.8M while revenue rose $1.3M. A low share can mean leaner staffing; check hours per resident in the staffing section.
FY 2024 scorecard
Each row shows the FY 2024 figure, the change since the prior report, the trend, and how it compares with California homes.
Revenue & profit
Profitable on care
| Metric | FY 2024 | vs prior year | Trend 2017 → 2024Trend | CA median | Compared with CA homesRank in CA | In short |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net patient revenue What the home earns from resident care, after discounts and bad debt. | $13.7M | +$1.3M | Trend 20172024 | CA median $15.3M | Rank in CA Rank #170 / 289Net patient revenue — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 170th out of 289 nursing homes we track in California for net patient revenue. Shows this facility's net patient revenue compared to the California average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in California that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. Higher than 41% of homes | Below CA median Higher net patient revenue than 41% of CA homes that filed a recent report. Revenue mostly follows how big a home is. |
| Operating expenses Everything it costs to run the home: staff, supplies, rent, admin. | $13.5M | +$0.5M | Trend 20172024 | CA median $16.0M | Rank in CA Rank #191 / 289Operating expenses — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 191st out of 289 nursing homes we track in California for operating expenses. Shows everything it cost to run the home — staff, supplies, rent, admin — compared with other California homes reporting a recent fiscal year. Expenses in dollars mostly follow how big a home is, so this compares size, not efficiency; read it next to operating margin. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in California that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. Higher than 34% of homes | Within revenue Operating expenses are lower than net patient revenue, so resident care covers its costs. |
| Net patient income Revenue minus operating expenses. Negative means care loses money. | $0.2M | +$0.8M | Trend 20172024 | CA median $0.5M | Rank in CA Rank #160 / 289Net patient income — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 160th out of 289 nursing homes we track in California for net patient income. Shows net patient revenue minus operating expenses, compared with other California homes reporting a recent fiscal year. Homes that lost money on care are in the pool too, so a rank in the bottom half usually means a loss. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in California that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. Higher than 45% of homes | Profit, growing Resident care made money this year, more than in the prior report. |
| Operating margin Net patient income as a share of revenue. The clearest health signal. | 1.7% | +6.3 pts | Trend 20172024 | CA median 3.3% | Rank in CA Rank #159 / 289Operating margin — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 159th out of 289 nursing homes we track in California for operating margin. Shows net patient income as a share of net patient revenue, compared with other California homes reporting a recent fiscal year. Unlike the dollar figures it does not follow size, so it is the fairest comparison of financial health between a small home and a large one. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in California that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. Higher than 45% of homes | Thin margin A margin from 0% to 5% of revenue leaves little room for unexpected costs. |
| Other income Money not from resident care: investments, grants, services. | $0.2M | — | Trend — | CA median $0.1M | Rank in CA Rank #117 / 283Other income — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 117th out of 283 nursing homes we track in California for other income. Shows income from outside resident care — investments, grants, rentals, services — compared with other California homes reporting a recent fiscal year. It is not part of net patient revenue; a high rank here can offset a loss on care. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in California that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. Higher than 59% of homes | Adds to profit Income from outside resident care, on top of the profit from care. |
| Net income The bottom line after other income. | $0.4M | +$0.4M | Trend — | CA median $1.1M | Rank in CA Rank #178 / 289Net income — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 178th out of 289 nursing homes we track in California for net income. Shows the bottom line after other income, compared with other California homes reporting a recent fiscal year. Homes with a net loss are in the pool too, so a rank in the bottom half usually means a loss. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in California that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. Higher than 39% of homes | Profit The bottom line is above zero after other income. |
Staffing spend
Spends less of revenue on staff than most California homes
| Metric | FY 2024 | vs prior year | Trend 2017 → 2024Trend | CA median | Compared with CA homesRank in CA | In short |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payroll costs Salaries and wage-related benefits, not counting contract labor. | $6.8M | +$0.8M | Trend 20172024 | CA median $8.8M | Rank in CA Rank #205 / 289Payroll costs — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 205th out of 289 nursing homes we track in California for payroll costs. Shows total staff payroll — salaries plus wage-related benefits — benchmarked to the California average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher payroll relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on contract labor. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in California that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. Higher than 29% of homes | Below CA median Higher payroll than 29% of CA homes. Payroll in dollars mostly follows how big a home is, so this compares size, not staffing levels. |
| Payroll share of revenue Payroll divided by revenue. Higher usually means more staff per resident. | 49.6% | +1.4 pts | Trend 20172024 | CA median 53.8% | Rank in CA Rank #204 / 289Payroll % of net patient revenue — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 204th out of 289 nursing homes we track in California for payroll % of net patient revenue. Shows payroll as a percentage of net patient revenue versus the California average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in California that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. Higher than 30% of homes | 12.0 pts under CA average The CA average is 61.6% of revenue. Within 3 points of it reads as near the average. |
Charts, 2017–2024 2 charts · CA benchmark drawn as a dashed line
Revenue, expenses and income
What the home earned from resident care (net patient revenue), what it cost to run (operating expenses) and the difference between the two (net patient income), for each fiscal year it filed a CMS cost report.
USD, millions
Net patient revenue Operating expenses Net patient income
Where revenue goes
Both lines are a share of net patient revenue. Payroll share is what goes to salaries and wage-related benefits; operating margin is what is left after every operating cost (below 0%, resident care lost money). The dashed line is the California payroll average.
% of net patient revenue
Payroll share Operating margin CA payroll average
Year-by-year data, 2017–2024 every reported year · latest first, scroll sideways
| Metric | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net patient revenue | $8.6M | $9.5M | $10.7M | $10.7M | $9.4M | $9.5M | $12.4M | $13.7M |
| Operating expenses | $8.9M | $10.3M | $11.0M | $10.7M | $10.3M | $11.7M | $13.0M | $13.5M |
| Net patient income | −$0.3M | −$0.8M | −$0.3M | $0.0M | −$0.9M | −$2.2M | −$0.6M | $0.2M |
| Operating margin | −3.6% | −8.5% | −2.5% | 0.4% | −9.6% | −22.8% | −4.5% | 1.7% |
| Net income | −$0.5M | −$0.6M | −$0.1M | $0.2M | $0.9M | −$0.9M | −$0.0M | $0.4M |
| Payroll costs | $4.1M | $4.9M | $5.4M | $5.3M | $5.1M | $5.7M | $6.0M | $6.8M |
| Payroll share of revenue | 48.1% | 52.2% | 50.5% | 49.5% | 53.5% | 59.5% | 48.2% | 49.6% |
| Beds | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 |
| Gross revenue | $9.7M | $12.6M | $14.0M | $10.9M | $10.8M | $10.5M | $14.3M | $15.4M |
| Salaries | $3.5M | $4.1M | $4.6M | $4.4M | $4.1M | $4.7M | $5.0M | $5.8M |
| Wage-related costs | $0.7M | $0.9M | $0.9M | $0.9M | $0.9M | $0.9M | $1.0M | $1.0M |
| Contract labor | $1.0M | $1.2M | $1.3M | $1.2M | $1.0M | $1.2M | $1.9M | $1.7M |
| Other operating costs | $4.8M | $5.3M | $5.6M | $5.4M | $5.3M | $6.0M | $7.0M | $6.7M |
| Net patient revenue per day | $277 | $311 | $338 | $421 | $402 | $404 | $414 | $440 |
| Cost per day | $287 | $338 | $346 | $419 | $441 | $497 | $433 | $432 |
| Average length of stay | 77.4 days | 46.2 days | 48.1 days | 112.1 days | 70.1 days | 94.0 days | 63.2 days | 47.2 days |
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Who this home usually serves
Residents split by who pays for their care: Medicare, Medicaid, or private pay and other sources.
Over a year: CMS SNF Cost Report, FY2024
Snapshot: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (quarterly), Sep 2026
Arriving
649 admissions · FY2024
Residents admitted during the year.
Medicare
135 · 21%
Medicaid
65 · 10%
Private pay & other
449 · 69%
Resident snapshot
80 residents · Sep 2026
Residents counted on the date of the latest CMS report, which updates quarterly.
Medicare
33 · 41%
Medicaid
44 · 55%
Private pay & other
3 · 4%
Leaving
663 discharges · FY2024
Residents discharged during the year.
Medicare
74 · 11%
Medicaid
181 · 27%
Private pay & other
408 · 62%
Primarily short stays
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
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CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
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24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
ADC (Adult Day Care):
Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home.
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Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
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Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
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A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
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Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
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This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
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CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
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CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
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CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
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CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
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Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
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Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
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Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
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Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
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Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
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Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
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Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
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Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
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Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
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The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
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What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The California average is: 61.6% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
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| Villa Gardens | NH SNF | Pasadena | 394
Facility
394
CA AVG
178
Rank
#37 / 344 | C | - | - | 5.45
Facility
5.45
CA AVG
4.36
Rank
#24 / 291 | -34% | +25% | $0
Facility
$0
CA AVG
$60.0k
Rank
#1 / 296 | 29
Facility
29
CA AVG
49.7
Rank
#103 / 294 | 7.3
Facility
7.3
CA AVG
4.8
Rank
#242 / 294 | - | 19 | - |
92
Facility
92
CA AVG
60
Rank
#23 / 343 | Front Porch Communities And Services | $10.7MFiscal year ending 03/2025
Facility
$10.7MFiscal year ending 03/2025
CA AVG
$17.3M
Rank
#230 / 289 | $14.1MFiscal year ending 03/2025
Facility
$14.1MFiscal year ending 03/2025
CA AVG
$9.8M
Rank
#47 / 289 | 131.1%Fiscal year ending 03/2025
Facility
131.1%Fiscal year ending 03/2025
CA AVG
61.6%
Rank
#11 / 289 | 555429 | ||||
| St. Vincent Health Care | NH SNF | Pasadena (North Central) | 78
Facility
78
CA AVG
178
Rank
#267 / 344 | A |
98.1%
Facility
98.1%
CA AVG
82.2%
Rank
#9 / 302 | +19% | 3.78
Facility
3.78
CA AVG
4.36
Rank
#206 / 291 | -60% | -13% | $0
Facility
$0
CA AVG
$60.0k
Rank
#1 / 296 | 50
Facility
50
CA AVG
49.7
Rank
#191 / 294 | 16.7
Facility
16.7
CA AVG
4.8
Rank
#294 / 294 | - | 77 | - |
62
Facility
62
CA AVG
60
Rank
#184 / 343 | Robert Barrett | $9.7MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$9.7MFiscal year ending 12/2024
CA AVG
$17.3M
Rank
#242 / 289 | $5.2MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$5.2MFiscal year ending 12/2024
CA AVG
$9.8M
Rank
#257 / 289 | 53.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
53.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
CA AVG
61.6%
Rank
#142 / 289 | 555119 | ||||
| Foothill Heights Care Center | NH ADC AL RC SNF | Pasadena (North Central) | 49
Facility
49
CA AVG
178
Rank
#316 / 344 | B- |
94.9%
Facility
94.9%
CA AVG
82.2%
Rank
#49 / 302 | +15% | 4.36
Facility
4.36
CA AVG
4.36
Rank
#106 / 291 | -73% | 0% | $9.4k
Facility
$9.4k
CA AVG
$60.0k
Rank
#205 / 296 | 60
Facility
60
CA AVG
49.7
Rank
#226 / 294 | 3.3
Facility
3.3
CA AVG
4.8
Rank
#81 / 294 | - | 47 | A+ |
69
Facility
69
CA AVG
60
Rank
#135 / 343 | Foothill Heights Care Center LLC | $7.8MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$7.8MFiscal year ending 12/2024
CA AVG
$17.3M
Rank
#264 / 289 | $3.9MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$3.9MFiscal year ending 12/2024
CA AVG
$9.8M
Rank
#277 / 289 | 49.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
49.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
CA AVG
61.6%
Rank
#200 / 289 | 555894 | ||||
| Brighton Care Center | NH SNF | Pasadena (North Central) | 99
Facility
99
CA AVG
178
Rank
#196 / 344 | B- |
88.2%
Facility
88.2%
CA AVG
82.2%
Rank
#149 / 302 | +7% | 3.68
Facility
3.68
CA AVG
4.36
Rank
#220 / 291 | -51% | -16% | $0
Facility
$0
CA AVG
$60.0k
Rank
#1 / 296 | 75
Facility
75
CA AVG
49.7
Rank
#249 / 294 | 3.6
Facility
3.6
CA AVG
4.8
Rank
#112 / 294 | 1 | 87 | - |
62
Facility
62
CA AVG
60
Rank
#184 / 343 | Rachel Rodriquez | $13.7MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$13.7MFiscal year ending 12/2024
CA AVG
$17.3M
Rank
#170 / 289 | $6.8MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$6.8MFiscal year ending 12/2024
CA AVG
$9.8M
Rank
#205 / 289 | 49.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
49.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
CA AVG
61.6%
Rank
#204 / 289 | 555338 | ||||
| Pasadena Nursing Center | NH ADC RC SNF | Pasadena (North Central) | 207
Facility
207
CA AVG
178
Rank
#80 / 344 | C |
75.0%
Facility
75.0%
CA AVG
82.2%
Rank
#224 / 302 | -9% | 4.15
Facility
4.15
CA AVG
4.36
Rank
#131 / 291 | +46% | -5% | $9.1k
Facility
$9.1k
CA AVG
$60.0k
Rank
#200 / 296 | 89
Facility
89
CA AVG
49.7
Rank
#270 / 294 | 3.7
Facility
3.7
CA AVG
4.8
Rank
#102 / 294 | 2 | 81 | - |
64
Facility
64
CA AVG
60
Rank
#169 / 343 | Gardena Retirement Center, Inc | $8.8MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$8.8MFiscal year ending 12/2024
CA AVG
$17.3M
Rank
#255 / 289 | $4.8MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$4.8MFiscal year ending 12/2024
CA AVG
$9.8M
Rank
#262 / 289 | 54.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
54.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
CA AVG
61.6%
Rank
#133 / 289 | 555213 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Brighton Care Center
Quick answers from public records and the community's own listing.01 What neighborhood is Brighton Care Center in?
Brighton Care Center is in the North Central neighborhood of Pasadena.
02 Is Brighton Care Center in a walkable area?
Brighton Care Center has a walk score of 62. Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
03 What is the occupancy rate at Brighton Care Center?
Brighton Care Center's occupancy is 88.2%.
04 Are pets allowed at Brighton Care Center?
No, Brighton Care Center has a no-pet policy.
05 Does Brighton Care Center operate as a for-profit or non-profit?
Brighton Care Center is registered as a for-profit.
06 What is the overall rating for Brighton Care Center?
Brighton Care Center received a 2-star overall rating from the CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services). This score combines results from staffing levels, quality measures, and health inspections.
07 How many beds does Brighton Care Center have?
Brighton Care Center has 99 beds.
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