F

SOUTH PASADENA CARE CENTER

904 MISSION ST, SOUTH PASADENA, CA 91030
Score: 27 / 100

With a score of 27/100, South Pasadena 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 South Pasadena Care Center is near the national average, with 3.94 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent inspections identified 72 deficiencies at South Pasadena Care 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 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 3.94 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.29 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.07 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.59 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.62 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.21 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

72
Total Deficiencies
Jan 13, 2026
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 1 Minor 🟠 71 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0689 Severity E
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Jan 13, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0684 Severity D
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    Nov 24, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0583 Severity E
    Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
    Sep 1, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0684 Severity D
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    Sep 1, 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.
    Aug 26, 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 6.2% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 0.7% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 27.1% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 9.7% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 25.5% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 6.1% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 4.0% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

4 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $11,190

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 27 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: 2★ → 8 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 3★ → 9 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -15 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
156
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Jul 23, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
28