Pasadena Grove Health Center

1470 N Fair Oaks Ave · Pasadena, CA · 91103 · 6267989133

71 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company

Why this verdict

  • Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
  • Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.

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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

Inspection record 30% of score 36
Serious harm & abuse 20% 94
Staffing 20% 73
Federal penalties 15% 80
Trend 10% 78
Context 5% 100

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: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day4.103.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.420.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day3.68≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year34%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)1 · $4,233

Inspection citations (74 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · D April 23, 2026 · found via complaint

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Corrected May 6, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D April 23, 2026 · found via complaint

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Corrected May 6, 2026 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D April 3, 2026

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Corrected April 30, 2026 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D April 3, 2026

    Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

    Corrected April 30, 2026 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D April 3, 2026

    PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

    Corrected April 30, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D April 3, 2026

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Corrected April 30, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E April 3, 2026

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Corrected April 25, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D April 3, 2026

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Corrected April 30, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E April 3, 2026

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Corrected April 25, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D April 3, 2026

    Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

    Corrected April 25, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D April 3, 2026

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Corrected April 30, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D April 3, 2026

    Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

    Corrected April 30, 2026 · Environmental

  • Potential for harm · E April 3, 2026

    Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

    Corrected April 30, 2026 · Environmental

  • No harm found · B April 3, 2026

    Post nurse staffing information every day.

    Corrected April 30, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services

  • No harm found · B February 18, 2026 · found via complaint

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Corrected March 2, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D December 19, 2025 · found via complaint

    Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

    Corrected January 12, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D December 19, 2025 · found via complaint

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Corrected January 12, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Actual harm · G December 12, 2025 · found via complaint

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Corrected December 30, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · E September 3, 2025 · found via complaint

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Corrected September 16, 2025 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D August 5, 2025 · found via complaint

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Corrected August 28, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D May 15, 2025 · found via complaint

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Corrected June 8, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D May 15, 2025 · found via complaint

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Corrected June 8, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D February 28, 2025

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Corrected March 24, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D February 28, 2025

    PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

    Corrected March 24, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D February 28, 2025

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Corrected March 3, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.

Federal penalties

DateTypeAmount / length
August 7, 2023Fine$4,233

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 055617 · certified since January 1, 1972. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.