Foothill Heights Care Center
1515 North Fair Oaks Ave · Pasadena, CA · 91103 · 6267981111
49 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
The composite number cleared 70 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: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.13 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.31 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.71 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 54% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $9,390 |
Inspection citations (50 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 26, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 14, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected December 31, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 23, 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 August 7, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected August 8, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 31, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected June 19, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 31, 2025 · found via complaint
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected June 19, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected May 9, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2025
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected May 9, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2025
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 May 9, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected May 9, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2025
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected May 9, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E April 17, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 25, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected May 9, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E April 17, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 9, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2025
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected May 9, 2025 · Environmental
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No harm found · B April 17, 2025
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Corrected April 25, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D March 7, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected March 28, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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No harm found · B September 17, 2024 · found via complaint
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected October 7, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D August 20, 2024 · found via complaint
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected September 4, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 6, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 31, 2024 · found via complaint
Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.
Corrected June 30, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 30, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected June 23, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 30, 2024 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected June 23, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 5, 2024
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected May 28, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 5, 2024
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected May 28, 2024 · Resident Rights
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| January 8, 2024 | Fine | $3,039 |
| December 18, 2023 | Fine | $6,351 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 555894 · certified since July 29, 2015. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.