The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited December 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
THE CALIFORNIAN PASADENA HEALTHCARE
PASADENA, CA · Medicare-certified · 82 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
Data as of September 1, 2026
2 of 5 overall
The Californian Pasadena Healthcare has a 2 out of 5 overall rating, with 2-star health inspection and staffing ratings and a stronger 4-star quality measures rating. It reported no fines in the last 24 months, and its nurse staffing was 5.26 hours per resident day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark; recent inspection issues included accident hazards/supervision, resident rights and dignity, and pharmaceutical services.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
5.2554 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: July 31, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 5.2554.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.67
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.63
- Nurse aides
- 2.96
- Weekend nursing
- 4.22
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 55%
Registered nurse turnover: 73%
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
—13.6%—
Residents with a fall causing major injury
4%0%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
3%14.3%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
4.3%10.7%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
19%12%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—11.8%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
8.7%10.7%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
4.7%0%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%3.9%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
20.5%4.2%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
—4.5%—
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
—97.1%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—97.8%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
99.4%96.9%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The home failed to ensure residents were treated with dignity and could make their own choices and communicate freely. Cited July 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 550 — 42 CFR §483.10(a) — S/S: E
The home failed to provide pharmacy services and a licensed pharmacist needed to meet each resident’s medication needs. Cited July 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 755 — 42 CFR §483.45 — S/S: E
The home failed to properly label and securely store medications and biologicals. Cited July 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 761 — 42 CFR §483.45(g) — S/S: E
The home failed to provide timely, quality lab services and tests needed by residents. Cited July 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 770 — 42 CFR §483.50 — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 13 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · Apr 1, 2024
Now operated by Bellefontaine Health Center, LLC, previously California Convalescent Hospital of Pasadena, INC..
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of ABRAHAM BAK & MENACHEM GASTWIRTH · 19 homes · 2.6 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 58.6 residents on an average day (71% of 82 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 59 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.