Avir at Pasadena has a 4-star overall rating, with strong quality measures but weaker staffing at 2 stars and nurse staffing below the federal benchmark (3.10 vs 4.1 hours per resident per day). It also has a recent federal penalty and $8,021 in fines in the last 24 months, while its health inspection rating is 3 stars.
Last inspection: February 12, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $8,021recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.1016.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.28
Licensed practical nurses
0.73
Nurse aides
2.10
Weekend nursing
2.78
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 30%
Registered nurse turnover: 43%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
5.6%4.7%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3.1%0%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
0%1.6%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%1.1%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
1.3%4.3%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
8.1%22.1%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
11.5%13.7%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
23.2%30.6%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%0%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
8.5%7.6%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%0%No change
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—98%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—86.7%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%98.1%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited November 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: J
The home failed to promptly tell the resident, doctor, and family about changes or problems affecting the resident. Cited September 2023 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 580 — 42 CFR §483.10(g)(14) — S/S: J
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited September 2023 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: J
The home failed to ensure nurses and nurse aides had the needed skills to care for each resident and support their well-being. Cited September 2023 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 726 — 42 CFR §483.35 — S/S: J
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited November 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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PENALTY
A federal fine of $8,021 was recorded.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $30,361 in total fines.
Federal fine
Nov 21, 2024
$8,021
Federal fine
Sep 1, 2023
$22,340
Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Chain
Part of AVIR HEALTH GROUP · 117 homes · 2.2 stars avg
Occupancy
98.9 residents on an average day (75% of 131 beds)
Resident voice
Resident & family councils
Medicare history
Certified for 29 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.