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THE BELLEFONTAINE HEALTHCARE CENTER

150 BELLEFONTAINE ST, PASADENA, CA 91105
Score: 55 / 100

The Bellefontaine Healthcare Center is an average performer in CMS ratings, earning a C grade with a score of 55/100. Located in Pasadena, California, the facility meets baseline standards across most quality metrics.

Staffing at The Bellefontaine Healthcare Center is near the national average, with 4.02 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent CMS inspections identified 52 deficiencies at The Bellefontaine Healthcare Center, including 1 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: provide for the safe, appropriate administration of iv fluids for a resident when needed..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 24 / 40 pts
3 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 12 / 20 pts
3 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 15 / 15 pts
5 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.02 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.52 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.08 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.42 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.62 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.42 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

52
Total Deficiencies
Dec 7, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 1 Minor 🟠 50 Moderate 🔴 1 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0694 Severity D
    Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
    Dec 7, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0842 Severity E
    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standar
    Sep 8, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0755 Severity D
    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
    Aug 26, 2025 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0684 Severity J
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    May 20, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0578 Severity E
    Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and
    May 4, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 3.2% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 0.0% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 9.2% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 1.6% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 5.9% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 4.6% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 3.1% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $14,414

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of C is based on a score of 55 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 3★ → 24 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 3★ → 12 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -1 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified Beds
130
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
May 4, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
20