Pasadena Nursing Center
1570 North Fair Oaks Ave · Pasadena, CA · 91103 · 6267980558
52 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- 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
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 3 times under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.21 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.24 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.21 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.84 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 59% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 3 · $23,160 |
Inspection citations (83 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E April 17, 2026
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected May 5, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E April 17, 2026
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected May 8, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2026
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected May 5, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2026
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 18, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2026
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected May 8, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 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 May 8, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E April 17, 2026
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected April 18, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E April 17, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 18, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2026
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Corrected May 8, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 8, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2026
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected April 18, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2026
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Corrected April 18, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2026
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected April 18, 2026 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D April 3, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected April 10, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 18, 2026 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected April 6, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 26, 2026 · found via complaint
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Corrected March 13, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 5, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected February 9, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 5, 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 February 9, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E November 26, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected December 19, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E November 26, 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 December 19, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E November 26, 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 19, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected October 20, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · E March 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected April 14, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected April 14, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 20, 2025
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected April 14, 2025 · Resident Rights
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| January 8, 2024 | Fine | $4,938 |
| January 2, 2024 | Fine | $4,587 |
| December 11, 2023 | Fine | $13,635 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 555893 · certified since August 5, 2015. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.