Brighton Care Center
1836 N. Fair Oaks Ave · Pasadena, CA · 91103 · 6267989125
99 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
The composite number cleared 71 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.22 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.49 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.63 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 57% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (73 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 7, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 8, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 2026
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected February 17, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 2026
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected February 2, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 2026
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected February 18, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 2026
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected February 6, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 2026
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected February 4, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 2026
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected February 6, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 29, 2026
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected February 13, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 2026
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected February 13, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 29, 2026
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected February 11, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E January 29, 2026
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected February 19, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E January 29, 2026
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected February 19, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 2026
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected February 6, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E January 29, 2026
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Corrected February 12, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 2026
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected February 3, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E January 29, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 12, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E January 29, 2026
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected February 4, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 2026 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected February 5, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 7, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected January 16, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D August 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected August 25, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected August 18, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected June 13, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected June 2, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected April 10, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected April 8, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 555338 · certified since February 10, 1989. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.