Pasadena Nursing Center

Nursing Home
Overview of 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.

(626) 798-0558

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
2/5
California average: 3.1/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
1/5
California average: 2.8/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
3/5
California average: 3.1/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
5/5
California average: 4.1/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
4h 8m per day

This home provides 2% less nursing time per resident than the state average.

California average: 4h 13m per day

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Staff type Facility State avg National avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day. 20m per day 39m per day 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse hours per resident per day. 1h 9m per day 1h 13m per day 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info Nurse aide hours per resident per day. 2h 44m per day 2h 39m per day 2h 21m per day
Total Nursing (Weekend) Info Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends. 3h 49m per day 4h 5m per day 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day. 9m per day 5m per day 4m per day
RN (Weekend) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends. 11m per day 30m per day 29m per day

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 108

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the California average
Occupancy rate 56%
Residents per day (avg) 59
Occupancy rate
56%
Residents per day (avg)
59

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly long-term care residents

Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.

Might be optimal for
Long-term daily care Ongoing support needs

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

8% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 4 - 5 months

Private pay

36% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Medicaid

55% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 7 - 8 months

Finances and operations

Proprietary home
Corporation
Home revenue
$8.9M
Operating loss
-$819.9K
Proprietary home Corporation
Home revenue
$8,909,480.00
Operating loss
$-819,850.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$3.8M
42.6% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$5.9M
Total costs $9.7M
Bed community size
108-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
17 years in operation
A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 64 / 100
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

Occupancy Rate
78%
Occupied Beds
84 of 108
Percentage of available beds currently in use by residents.
License Status
LICENSED
Facility Type
RESIDENTIAL CARE ELDERLY
License Date
April 30, 2008

Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 555213
County: LOS ANGELES

Ownership & operating entity

Pasadena Nursing Center is legally operated by GARDENA RETIREMENT CENTER, INC..

Care Services

Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
Short-Term Rehab

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Rehabilitation Services, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Adult Day Care, Adult Night Care, Convalescent Home, Internal Medicine, Pain Management, Post-Acute Care, Psychiatric Care, Respite Care, Short-Term Rehabilitation, Skilled Nursing Care, Wound Care

Types of Care at Pasadena Nursing Center

Respite Care Nursing Home
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Inspection History

In California, the Department of Social Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Public Health (for nursing homes) conduct inspections to ensure resident safety and regulatory compliance.

89 visits

Breakdown by visit type

81 total complaint visits

8 other visits Info Other visits include regulatory visits that are not routine inspections or complaint investigations, such as administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, or licensing-related visits.

67 complaint investigations

Investigations can have many visits.

4 official inspections

27 total citations

Citations indicate regulatory violations. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

4 serious citations

A violation that poses an immediate risk to resident health or safety, or represents a substantial failure to comply with licensing requirements.

23 moderate citations

A violation that does not pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety but requires correction to remain in compliance.

Latest inspection

Date:September 4, 2025
Type:Plan Of Correction

29 deficiencies

Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

Inspection Report Summary for Pasadena Nursing Center

Most inspections found no deficiencies, showing the facility generally meets regulatory standards and maintains a safe environment. Several complaint investigations were unsubstantiated, indicating that many concerns raised by residents or others were not confirmed. However, there have been repeated deficiencies related to residents’ personal rights, including unlawful eviction procedures, denial of access to personal belongings or communication devices, and resident-on-resident harassment. The most recent inspection on September 4, 2025, still cited a personal rights violation, suggesting this remains an area needing improvement. Other issues over time included safety risks from wandering residents and occasional lapses in medical care, but recent reports show some improvement in these areas.

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SNF

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SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

RC

Respite Care

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99
No
-
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48.7%
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Address 2.1 miles from city center — 4.82 miles to nearest hospital (Adventist Health Glendale)

Address 1570 N Fair Oaks Ave, Pasadena, CA 91103

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

76
Total Staff
62
Employees
14
Contractors
25,734
Total Hours (Quarter)
38
Avg Staff/Day
7.4
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse68 Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse127.4 No
Certified Nursing Assistant387.2 No
Staff by Category
Administration
2 staff
8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
58 staff
7.4hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
4 staff
8hs shift avg
Therapy Services
7 staff
7.4hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
2 staff
1.9hs shift avg
Dietary Services
2 staff
8hs shift avg
Other Services
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
8.9%
of total hours from contractors
2,278 contractor hours this quarter
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 2 Physical Therapy Assistant: 2 Registered Nurse: 1 Administrator: 1 Clinical Nurse Specialist: 2 Qualified Social Worker: 1 Occupational Therapy Aide: 2 Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1 Other Social Services Staff: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant3803814,05591100%7.2
Licensed Practical Nurse120124,14391100%7.4
Registered Nurse5162,33591100%8
RN Director of Nursing2029856673%7.9
Clinical Nurse Specialist1235845965%8
Administrator0115206571%8
Nurse Practitioner1015206571%8
Respiratory Therapy Technician0225156673%7.8
Other Dietary Services Staff1015096369%8.1
Physical Therapy Assistant0224986774%7.4
Dental Services Staff1014966268%8
Dietitian1014325459%8
Occupational Therapy Aide022831213%6.9
Occupational Therapy Assistant0112867%4.7
Medical Director0112433%8
Other Social Services Staff011411%4
Qualified Social Worker011433%1.2

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 20

California average 12.5


Last Health inspection on Aug 2025

Total health citations 85
Citations per inspection
4.25

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

57 of 85 citations resulted from standard inspections; 27 of 85 resulted from complaint investigations; and 1 of 85 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 3
650% worse than California average

California average: 0.4


Serious Health citations More info 1
In line with California average

California average: 1

3 critical citations More info California average: 0.4

1 serious citation More info California average: 1

81 moderate citations More info California average: 47.2

0 minor citations More info California average: 1.5
Citations history (last 3 years)
Quality of Care serious citation Aug 28, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Aug 15, 2025
Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Jul 30, 2025
Corrected

Environmental moderate citation May 23, 2025
Corrected

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Ownership: For-Profit Corporation
Resident Census by Payment Source
60 Total Residents
Medicare 5 (8.3%)
Medicaid 51 (85%)
Private Pay/Other 4 (6.7%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

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 Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 4.9
26% better than California average

California average: 6.6

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 4.2
63% better than California average

California average: 11.3

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 6.1%
45% better than California average

California average: 11.1%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 4.0%
66% better than California average

California average: 12.0%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 2.5%
78% better than California average

California average: 11.3%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 0.0%
100% better than California average

California average: 1.7%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 4.4%
11% better than California average

California average: 5.0%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 2.3%
81% worse than California average

California average: 1.2%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 9.9%
136% worse than California average

California average: 4.2%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.0%
100% better than California average

California average: 6.7%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 2.5%
75% better than California average

California average: 10.1%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
In line with California average

California average: 98.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
In line with California average

California average: 98.2%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.53
32% better than California average

California average: 2.25

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 0.76
52% better than California average

California average: 1.59

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
6% better than California average

California average: 94.0%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 3.6%
151% worse than California average

California average: 1.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
7% better than California average

California average: 93.2%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 24.3%
5% worse than California average

California average: 23.2%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 6.8%
39% better than California average

California average: 11.2%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 0.8%
In line with California average

California average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 57.8%
8% better than California average

California average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 39.5%
22% worse than California average

California average: 50.6%

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 $38K
30% lower than California average

California average: $55K

Number of fines 2
15% fewer fines than California average

California average: 2.4

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 0
100% fewer payment denials than California average

California average: 0.5

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $38K
California average $55K
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Apr 19, 2025
$9K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Apr 16, 2023
$29K

Last updated: Jan 2026

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Multipurpose Senior Services Program

MSSP (Medi-Cal Waiver)

Age 65+, California resident, Medi-Cal eligible, nursing home risk.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

County-managed; waitlists possible.

In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

California IHSS

Age 65+, California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.

~$1,732/month (individual, Medi-Cal threshold).

$2,000 (individual).

Can hire family as caregivers.

Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)

CA MSSP

Age 65+, California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible but community-capable.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual).

Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.

Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)

CA PTP

Age 62+, California resident, own and live in home, 40% equity.

~$51,500/year (household, adjusted annually).

Equity-based; no strict asset cap.

Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

CA ALW

Age 65+ or disabled, California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual).

Available in 15 counties (e.g., LA, Sacramento); waitlists common.

California CARES Program

CA CARES

Caregivers of California residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.

No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.

Not applicable; need-based.

High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

CA LIHEAP

Age 60+ priority, California resident, low-income, utility/heating need.

~$2,510/month (200% of poverty level, individual).

Not applicable; income-focused.

High demand in inland/coastal extremes; weatherization capped at $5,000/home.

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