Mostly long-term care residents
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
Most new residents arrive under Medicaid (55% of admissions), and a typical Medicaid stay runs around 7 - 8 months.
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.
Pasadena Nursing Center is legally operated by Gardena Retirement Center, Inc., and administered by Susana Fuentes.
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.
Citations
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This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total citations
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27 | 10 | This facility has 170% more total citations than a typical California nursing home (27 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 170% worse |
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Serious citations (Type A)
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4 | 3 | This facility has 33% more serious citations (type a) than a typical California nursing home (4 vs. CA avg 3).↑ 33% worse |
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Moderate citations (Type B)
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23 | 4 | This facility has 475% more moderate citations (type b) than a typical California nursing home (23 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 475% worse |
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Citations per year
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5.4 | 2 | This facility has 170% more citations per year than a typical California nursing home (5.4 vs. CA avg 2).↑ 170% worse |
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Citations per inspection
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0.3 | 3.3 | This facility has 91% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California nursing home (0.3 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 91% better |
Inspections & Visits
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This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total visits
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97 | 16 | This facility has 506% more total visits than a typical California nursing home (97 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 506% worse |
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Complaint visits
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84 | 13 | This facility has 546% more complaint visits than a typical California nursing home (84 vs. CA avg 13).↑ 546% worse |
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Other visits
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8 | 7 | This facility has 14% more other visits than a typical California nursing home (8 vs. CA avg 7).↑ 14% worse |
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Official inspections
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5 | 4 | This facility has 25% more official inspections than a typical California nursing home (5 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 25% worse |
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Complaint investigations
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67 | 10 | This facility has 570% more complaint investigations than a typical California nursing home (67 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 570% worse |
California average 12.5
Last Health inspection on Aug 2025
California average 50.2
California average 4.65
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).
California average: 0.4
California average: 1
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
2,143 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 38 | 0 | 38 | 14,003 | 92 | 100% | 7.2 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 14 | 0 | 14 | 4,930 | 92 | 100% | 7.3 |
| Registered Nurse | 6 | 1 | 7 | 1,547 | 92 | 100% | 8.2 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 2 | 0 | 2 | 911 | 68 | 74% | 8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 1 | 2 | 552 | 66 | 72% | 8 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 517 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 470 | 60 | 65% | 7.8 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 2 | 2 | 422 | 63 | 68% | 6.7 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 1 | 2 | 3 | 388 | 45 | 49% | 8.5 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 385 | 68 | 74% | 5.7 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 360 | 45 | 49% | 8 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 91 | 13 | 14% | 7 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 2 | 2 | 42 | 11 | 12% | 3.8 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 25 | 3 | 3% | 8.3 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 24 | 4 | 4% | 6 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 17 | 18% | 0.8 |
| Other Social Services Staff | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1% | 4 |
Includes penalties issued in 2025
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)
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
1 penalty in the past 3 years
Apr 19, 2025 · $9K
Last updated: Jan 2026
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
8% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
36% of new residents, often for short stays.
55% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for Pasadena Nursing Center from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
Most new residents arrive under Medicaid (55% of admissions), and a typical Medicaid stay runs around 7 - 8 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
2.1 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Pasadena's city center to Pasadena Nursing Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 4.82 miles to nearest hospital (Adventist Health Glendale)
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The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.
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| Villa Gardens |
NH
NC
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Pasadena |
340
Facility
340
CA AVG
103
Rank
#39 / 1657
| - | - |
5.18
Facility
5.18
CA AVG
4.22
Rank
#31 / 354
| -12% | +23% |
$0
Facility
$0
CA AVG
$56.5k
Rank
#1 / 362
|
84
Facility
84
CA AVG
81
Rank
#731 / 1401
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38
Facility
38
CA AVG
50.2
Rank
#160 / 361
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7.6
Facility
7.6
CA AVG
4.6
Rank
#341 / 361
| - | 19 | - |
92
Facility
92
CA AVG
57
Rank
#137 / 2092
| Shaun Rushforth |
$10.0M
Facility
$10.0M
CA AVG
$17.0M
Rank
#48 / 355
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$12.0M
Facility
$12.0M
CA AVG
$7.0M
Rank
#63 / 355
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120%
Facility
120%
CA AVG
45.2%
Rank
#282 / 355
| 555429 | ||||
| Villa Gardens Retirement Community |
NH
NC
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Pasadena (East Villa Street) |
340
Facility
340
CA AVG
103
Rank
#39 / 1657
| - | - |
3.57
Facility
3.57
CA AVG
4.22
Rank
#269 / 354
| -23% | -15% |
$70.3k
Facility
$70.3k
CA AVG
$56.5k
Rank
#326 / 362
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76
Facility
76
CA AVG
81
Rank
#946 / 1401
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65
Facility
65
CA AVG
50.2
Rank
#286 / 361
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5.0
Facility
5.0
CA AVG
4.6
Rank
#243 / 361
| 4 | 91 | - |
79
Facility
79
CA AVG
57
Rank
#451 / 2092
| Providence Group Of California LLC |
$11.6M
Facility
$11.6M
CA AVG
$17.0M
Rank
#243 / 355
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$6.2M
Facility
$6.2M
CA AVG
$7.0M
Rank
#249 / 355
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53.8%
Facility
53.8%
CA AVG
45.2%
Rank
#176 / 355
| 55551 | ||||
| Foothill Heights Care Center |
NH
ADC
AL
RC
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Pasadena (North Central) |
49
Facility
49
CA AVG
103
Rank
#1138 / 1657
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86.1%
Facility
86.1%
CA AVG
84.7%
Rank
#432 / 1537
| +2% |
3.97
Facility
3.97
CA AVG
4.22
Rank
#184 / 354
| -53% | -6% |
$9.4k
Facility
$9.4k
CA AVG
$56.5k
Rank
#240 / 362
| - |
49
Facility
49
CA AVG
50.2
Rank
#224 / 361
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3.1
Facility
3.1
CA AVG
4.6
Rank
#77 / 361
| - | 42 | A+ |
69
Facility
69
CA AVG
57
Rank
#768 / 2092
| Foothill Heights Care Center LLC |
$7.1M
Facility
$7.1M
CA AVG
$17.0M
Rank
#286 / 355
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$3.6M
Facility
$3.6M
CA AVG
$7.0M
Rank
#326 / 355
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50.4%
Facility
50.4%
CA AVG
45.2%
Rank
#302 / 355
| 555894 | ||||
| Two Palms Care Center |
NH
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Pasadena (Pasadena Council District 4) |
112
Facility
112
CA AVG
103
Rank
#631 / 1657
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$0
Facility
$0
CA AVG
$56.5k
Rank
#1 / 362
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64
Facility
64
CA AVG
81
Rank
#1247 / 1401
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38
Facility
38
CA AVG
50.2
Rank
#160 / 361
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5.4
Facility
5.4
CA AVG
4.6
Rank
#273 / 361
| - | 21 | A+ |
49
Facility
49
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1370 / 2092
| Estrella Choy |
$7.1M
Facility
$7.1M
CA AVG
$17.0M
Rank
#339 / 355
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$3.3M
Facility
$3.3M
CA AVG
$7.0M
Rank
#316 / 355
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46.2%
Facility
46.2%
CA AVG
45.2%
Rank
#18 / 355
| 55464 | ||||
| Pasadena Nursing Center |
NH
ADC
RC
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Pasadena (North Central) |
108
Facility
108
CA AVG
103
Rank
#666 / 1657
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75.0%
Facility
75.0%
CA AVG
84.7%
Rank
#824 / 1537
| -11% |
4.14
Facility
4.14
CA AVG
4.22
Rank
#160 / 354
| -3% | -2% |
$9.1k
Facility
$9.1k
CA AVG
$56.5k
Rank
#235 / 362
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62
Facility
62
CA AVG
81
Rank
#1271 / 1401
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85
Facility
85
CA AVG
50.2
Rank
#318 / 361
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4.3
Facility
4.3
CA AVG
4.6
Rank
#196 / 361
| 4 | 81 | - |
64
Facility
64
CA AVG
57
Rank
#923 / 2092
| Gardena Retirement Center, Inc |
$7.2M
Facility
$7.2M
CA AVG
$17.0M
Rank
#293 / 355
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$4.4M
Facility
$4.4M
CA AVG
$7.0M
Rank
#296 / 355
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61.3%
Facility
61.3%
CA AVG
45.2%
Rank
#108 / 355
| 555213 |
Pasadena Nursing Center is located in Pasadena, California.
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Pasadena Nursing Center is in the North Central neighborhood of Pasadena.
Pasadena Nursing Center is legally operated by Gardena Retirement Center, Inc., and administered by Susana Fuentes.
Pasadena Nursing Center has a walk score of 64. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
Pasadena Nursing Center's occupancy is 75%.
Pasadena Nursing Center is registered as a for-profit in CA.
Susana Fuentes is the administrator of Pasadena Nursing Center.
Pasadena Nursing Center has 108 beds.
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