Pasadena Nursing Center
Pasadena Nursing Center
Pasadena Nursing Center, located in Pasadena, CA, is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility providing a range of services from rehabilitation, a variety of therapy services, adult care, psychiatric care, respite care, and skilled nursing services. Their convalescent home provides residents with 24/7 skilled nursing care, wound and pain management, medication management and administration assistance, as well as assistance with daily living activities and mobility.
This skilled nursing center boasts of their quality care as well as amenities and non-medical related services; from meal provisions to physical fitness programs, the residents are well taken care of until they feel better or good enough to start living independently again.
Inspection Report Summary for Pasadena Nursing Center
Gardena Retirement Center (Facility No. 197607366) is a 108‑bed, non‑ambulatory elderly care facility that has undergone several unannounced Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) inspections since 2021. The first unannounced case‑management visit in June 2021 found no deficiencies; however, the licensing program analyst (LPA) noted that further record analysis and follow‑up interviews were required before a final determination could be made. In January 2022, a subsequent case‑management visit identified a critical compliance lapse: four staff members lacked current CPR and first‑aid certification, posing a potential health‑and‑safety risk to residents. The LPA documented this deficiency under California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6, and required the facility to submit a plan of correction by 21 March 2022. A month later, in March 2022, the same analyst discovered that water temperatures in multiple rooms exceeded the maximum allowable 120 °F, with a peak of 144.5 °F noted in one area. This elevated temperature constituted an immediate safety hazard, and the LPA required the facility to adjust its water heaters and document corrective actions. Both the staff‑training and hot‑water deficiencies were addressed in the reports, and the analyst provided a copy of the findings and appeals rights to the administrator.
Annual required inspections, conducted in May 2022 and April 2023 using the CARE Inspection Tool, focused on infection control, physical plant safety, and environmental health. In May 2022 the LPA found no deficiencies; the facility’s screening protocols, sanitizing stations, personal‑protective‑equipment supply, and fire‑safety equipment met regulatory standards. Similarly, the April 2023 visit confirmed that the two‑story structure, resident rooms, common areas, and activity spaces were in compliance, and that resident and staff temperature logs were maintained appropriately. No new safety or regulatory violations were reported during these annual visits, suggesting that the corrective actions taken after the 2022 deficiencies were effective.
Over the two‑year span, the inspection narrative shows a pattern of targeted, unannounced case‑management visits in response to specific complaints, followed by comprehensive annual reviews that largely confirmed compliance. The most significant issues identified—staff training gaps and unsafe water temperatures—were addressed with documented plans of correction, and subsequent inspections found no recurrence. The facility’s ongoing compliance efforts, particularly in infection control and environmental safety, indicate that the concerns raised in 2022 were remedied, maintaining a stable regulatory standing through 2023.
This is the number of people who can stay here (Facility Capacity).
Facility Overview
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Current Occupancy
Shows the current occupancy rate and estimated residents versus total licensed beds.
99.1% (107/108)
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Facility Type
Indicates the state license category — e.g., RCFE (Residential Care Facility for the Elderly).
RESIDENTIAL CARE ELDERLY
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License Status
Shows whether the facility is currently licensed, closed, or pending renewal.
LICENSED
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Licensed Since
Date when the facility’s license was first issued by the state.
April 30, 2008
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Licensee / Operator
Entity or organization legally responsible for managing this facility.
GARDENA RETIREMENT CENTER, INC.
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County
The county where the facility is located.
LOS ANGELES
Inspection & Compliance
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All Visits
Sum of inspections, complaint visits, and other administrative visits.
66 visits
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Inspections
Formal inspections conducted by the state’s licensing division.
4 inspections
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Other Visits
Administrative or follow-up visits not related to complaints or inspections.
7 visits
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Complaint Visits
Inspections triggered by official complaints filed with the state.
78 complaints
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Citations
Number of deficiencies or violations found during inspections.
27 citations
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Inspection Reports
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2.1 miles from city center
1570 N Fair Oaks Ave, Pasadena, CA 91103
Email:[email protected]
Phone:(626) 798-0558
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Phone:(626) 798-0558
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Claim What’s Yours: Financial Aid for California Seniors
- General: Age 65+, California resident, Medi-Cal eligible, nursing home risk.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
- CA Specifics: County-managed; waitlists possible.
- Services: In-home support (4-6 hours/day), respite care (14 days/year), meals (~$6/meal), transportation (8 trips/month), care management.
- General: Age 65+, California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.
- Income Limits: ~$1,732/month (individual, Medi-Cal threshold).
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual).
- CA Specifics: Can hire family as caregivers.
- Services: Personal care (up to 283 hours/month), homemaker services, respite (varies).
- General: Age 65+, California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible but community-capable.
- Income Limits: ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual).
- CA Specifics: Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.
- Services: Case management, respite care (up to 10 days/year), minor home mods (avg. $500), adult day care (~$50/day).
- General: Age 62+, California resident, own and live in home, 40% equity.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$51,500/year (household, adjusted annually).
- Asset Limits: Equity-based; no strict asset cap.
- CA Specifics: Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.
- Services: Property tax deferral (avg. $1,000-$3,000/year, varies by county).
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.
- Income Limits: ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual).
- CA Specifics: Available in 15 counties (e.g., LA, Sacramento); waitlists common.
- Services: Personal care in ALFs (5-7 hours/day), medication management, social services.
- General: Caregivers of California residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.
- Income Limits: No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.
- Asset Limits: Not applicable; need-based.
- CA Specifics: High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.
- Services: Respite care (up to 10 days/year), counseling (4-6 sessions/year), training (2-3 workshops/year), supplies (~$200/year).
- General: Age 60+ priority, California resident, low-income, utility/heating need.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (200% of poverty level, individual).
- Asset Limits: Not applicable; income-focused.
- CA Specifics: High demand in inland/coastal extremes; weatherization capped at $5,000/home.
- Services: Utility payments (avg. $500-$1,000/year), weatherization (e.g., insulation, avg. $1,000-$3,000 savings).
Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for California Seniors
Multipurpose Senior Services Program
Requirements:
General:Age 65+, California resident, Medi-Cal eligible, nursing home risk.
Income Limits (2025):~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).- Asset Limits:$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
CA Specifics:County-managed; waitlists possible.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: In-home support (4-6 hours/day), respite care (14 days/year), meals (~$6/meal), transportation (8 trips/month), care management.
In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+, California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.
- Income Limits:~$1,732/month (individual, Medi-Cal threshold).
- Asset Limits:$2,000 (individual).
- CA Specifics:Can hire family as caregivers.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Personal care (up to 283 hours/month), homemaker services, respite (varies).
Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+, California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible but community-capable.
- Income Limits:~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
- Asset Limits:$2,000 (individual).
- CA Specifics:Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Case management, respite care (up to 10 days/year), minor home mods (avg. $500), adult day care (~$50/day).
Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 62+, California resident, own and live in home, 40% equity.
- Income Limits (2025):~$51,500/year (household, adjusted annually).
- Asset Limits:Equity-based; no strict asset cap.
- CA Specifics:Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Property tax deferral (avg. $1,000-$3,000/year, varies by county).
Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ or disabled, California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.
- Income Limits:~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
- Asset Limits:$2,000 (individual).
- CA Specifics:Available in 15 counties (e.g., LA, Sacramento); waitlists common.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Personal care in ALFs (5-7 hours/day), medication management, social services.
California CARES Program
Requirements:
- General:Caregivers of California residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.
- Income Limits:No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.
- Asset Limits:Not applicable; need-based.
- CA Specifics:High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Respite care (up to 10 days/year), counseling (4-6 sessions/year), training (2-3 workshops/year), supplies (~$200/year).
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 60+ priority, California resident, low-income, utility/heating need.
- Income Limits (2025):~$2,510/month (200% of poverty level, individual).
- Asset Limits:Not applicable; income-focused.
- CA Specifics:High demand in inland/coastal extremes; weatherization capped at $5,000/home.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Utility payments (avg. $500-$1,000/year), weatherization (e.g., insulation, avg. $1,000-$3,000 savings).
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