F

BRIGHTON CARE CENTER

1836 N. FAIR OAKS AVE, PASADENA, CA 91103
Score: 30 / 100

With a score of 30/100, Brighton Care Center ranks in the bottom tier of California nursing facilities, earning an F grade. CMS data highlights significant concerns that prospective residents and families should thoroughly evaluate.

Staffing at Brighton Care Center is near the national average, with 4.14 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent inspections identified 65 deficiencies at Brighton Care Center. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 8 / 40 pts
1 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 5 / 25 pts
1 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 8 / 20 pts
2 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 9 / 15 pts
3 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.14 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.48 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.22 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.45 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.72 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.29 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

65
Total Deficiencies
Jan 28, 2026
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 65 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0609 Severity D
    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    Jan 28, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0806 Severity D
    Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing
    Jan 6, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0558 Severity D
    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
    Aug 11, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0609 Severity D
    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    Aug 5, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0656 Severity D
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    Jun 10, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning 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 12.8% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 1.9% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 23.0% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 3.1% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 15.0% 14.0% Average
Excessive weight loss 12.2% 7.5% Worse
New/worsened incontinence 6.3% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 30 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 1★ → 8 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 1★ → 5 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 2★ → 8 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 3★ → 9 pts (max 15)

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

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Partnership
Certified Beds
99
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
No
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Dec 11, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
29