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FOOTHILL HEIGHTS CARE CENTER

1515 NORTH FAIR OAKS AVE, PASADENA, CA 91103
Score: 49 / 100

CMS data shows Foothill Heights Care Center earning a D grade with a score of 49/100, placing it below most facilities in California. Prospective residents and families should carefully review the specific areas of concern detailed below.

Staffing at Foothill Heights Care Center is near the national average, with 3.95 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent inspections identified 50 deficiencies at Foothill Heights Care Center. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 24 / 40 pts
3 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 15 / 25 pts
3 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 8 / 20 pts
2 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.95 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.41 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.95 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.60 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.89 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.39 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

50
Total Deficiencies
Dec 9, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 5 Minor 🟠 45 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0842 Severity D
    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standar
    Dec 9, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning 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.
    Jul 22, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0684 Severity D
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    Jul 22, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0609 Severity D
    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    May 30, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0919 Severity D
    Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
    May 30, 2025 · Environmental 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 1.2% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 0.6% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 46.2% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 0.0% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 25.4% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 0.0% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 7.8% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

2 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $9,390

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of D is based on a score of 49 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 3★ → 24 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 3★ → 15 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 2★ → 8 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -10 pts
  • Fine deductions: -0 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
49
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Apr 16, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
16