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THE BELLEFONTAINE HEALTHCARE CENTER

PASADENA, CA · Medicare-certified · 130 beds

Needs attention
For-profitChain member
Data as of September 1, 2026
3 of 5 overall

THE BELLEFONTAINE HEALTHCARE CENTER in Pasadena has an overall 3-star rating, with a 2-star health inspection rating, 3-star staffing, and 5-star quality measures. It has a recent federal penalty, $14,414 in fines over the last 24 months, and reported nurse staffing of 4.02 hours per resident per day, slightly below the federal benchmark of 4.1.

Facility ratings

Health inspections

Staffing

4.016 hrs/resident/day

Quality measures

Last inspection: June 5, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $14,414recent federal penalty

Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.016.

Staffing detail

Registered nurses
0.56
Licensed practical nurses
0.92
Nurse aides
2.54
Weekend nursing
3.69

Hours per resident per day.

Total staff turnover: 35%
Registered nurse turnover: 42%

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).

Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication

12.3%18.5%Worsening

Residents with a fall causing major injury

0%2.1%Worsening

Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)

1.9%5.4%Worsening

Residents with a urinary tract infection

3.3%0%Improving

Residents who lost too much weight

4.5%5.6%Worsening

Residents who were physically restrained

0%0%No change

Residents needing more help with daily activities

7.9%7.7%No change

Residents whose ability to walk got worse

0%0%No change

Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication

7.6%10.5%Worsening

Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic

0%0%No change

Residents with a long-term catheter

0%0.5%Worsening

Residents with new or worsening incontinence

4.6%0%Improving

Residents with depressive symptoms

19.3%45.6%Worsening

Positive outcomes

Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).

Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine

—100%—

Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine

100%100%No change

Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine

—98.7%—

Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine

100%100%No change

What the inspectors found

The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited May 2025 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.

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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: J

The home failed to make food and drinks appealing and served them at a safe, appetizing temperature. Cited June 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 804 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: E

The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited June 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: E

The nursing home failed to keep essential equipment working safely. Cited June 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 908 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: E

The nursing home failed to ensure a working call system was available in each resident’s bathroom and bathing area. Cited June 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 919 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: E

Recent history

  1. STAFFING

    Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.

  2. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 17 health deficiencies.

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  3. STAFFING

    Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.

  4. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.

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  5. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.

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  6. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.

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  7. PENALTY

    A federal fine of $14,414 was recorded.

Penalties & enforcement

On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $14,414 in total fines.

  • Federal fine

    May 21, 2025

    $14,414

Operator & ownership

Recent ownership change · Feb 1, 2024

Now operated by The Bellefontaine Healthcare Center, previously Huntington Post Acute.

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Chain
Part of LINKS HEALTHCARE GROUP · 32 homes · 3 stars avg
Occupancy
118.4 residents on an average day (91% of 130 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 56 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.