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PASADENA NURSING CENTER

1570 NORTH FAIR OAKS AVE, PASADENA, CA 91103
Score: 33 / 100

With a score of 33/100, Pasadena Nursing 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.

Pasadena Nursing Center provides above-average staffing with 4.20 total nurse hours per resident per day. Higher staffing levels are generally associated with better care outcomes and more attentive staff.

Recent inspections identified 88 deficiencies at Pasadena Nursing Center. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 16 / 40 pts
2 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 12 / 20 pts
3 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.20 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.33 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.14 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.73 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.82 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.18 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

88
Total Deficiencies
Nov 25, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 4 Minor 🟠 84 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0609 Severity E
    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    Nov 25, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0755 Severity E
    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
    Nov 25, 2025 · Pharmacy Service 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
    Nov 25, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0921 Severity D
    Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
    Oct 18, 2025 · Environmental Deficiencies
  • Tag 0607 Severity E
    Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
    Mar 27, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation 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 6.5% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 3.6% 3.0% Worse
Urinary tract infections 0.0% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 19.0% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 0.0% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 3.9% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

3 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $23,160

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 33 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 2★ → 16 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 3★ → 12 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -15 pts
  • Fine deductions: -2 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
52
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
No
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Mar 19, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
20