For profit - Limited Liability company ·
156 certified beds ·
Medicare and Medicaid
2
Overall CMS Rating
★★☆☆☆
South Pasadena Care Center is a Medicare-certified nursing home in South Pasadena, California. CMS rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall (2/5 for staffing, 2/5 for health inspections). Nurse staffing is 3.94 hours per resident per day, below the California average of 4.51. Its most recent inspection on Jul 24, 2025 cited 28 deficiencies.
4 fines totaling $11,190 in CMS records.
4 total penalties
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CMS Quality Ratings
Ratings from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), updated monthly. 5 stars = highest quality.
Overall Rating
★★☆☆☆ 2/5
Health Inspections
★★☆☆☆ 2/5
Staffing
★★☆☆☆ 2/5
Quality Measures
★★★☆☆ 3/5
Long-Stay QM
★★☆☆☆ 2/5
Short-Stay QM
★★★★☆ 4/5
How South Pasadena Care Center compares
This facility vs. the California and national averages, from CMS data. For staffing, higher is generally better; for turnover and deficiencies, lower is better.
Metric
This facility
California avg
National avg
Total nurse staffing (hrs/resident/day)
3.94
4.51
3.89
below avg
RN staffing (hrs/resident/day)
0.29
0.65
0.68
below avg
Aide staffing (hrs/resident/day)
2.59
2.64
2.34
below avg
Nursing staff turnover
39.6%
38.1%
46.4%
above avg
Deficiencies cited, last inspection
28.0
15.4
9.5
above avg
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported to CMS. Higher numbers indicate more direct care time.
3.94
Total Nurse Hrs/Resident/Day
0.29
RN Hrs/Resident/Day
1.07
LPN Hrs/Resident/Day
2.59
Aide Hrs/Resident/Day
3.62
Weekend Nurse Hrs/Resident/Day
Staff Turnover
Lower turnover typically indicates better working conditions and continuity of care. National average for nursing staff is ~60%.
Total Nursing Staff
39.6%
Registered Nurses
60.0%
Administrator Changes0 in last year
Recent Health Inspection
CMS inspects nursing facilities regularly. Deficiencies are categorized by severity.
Jul 24, 2025
Most Recent Inspection Date
28
Total Deficiencies Found
144
Health Inspection Score
4
Number of Fines
What inspectors found at South Pasadena Care Center
Specific deficiencies cited in recent CMS health inspections, most recent first. Severity follows the CMS scope/severity scale. Source: CMS Care Compare.
Potential for harm
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Mar 10, 2026
Potential for harm
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Feb 25, 2026
Potential for harm
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Resident Rights Deficiencies · Feb 25, 2026
Potential for harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Jan 14, 2026
Potential for harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Nov 25, 2025
Potential for harm
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.Resident Rights Deficiencies · Sep 2, 2025
Potential for harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Sep 2, 2025
Potential for harm
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Aug 27, 2025
Potential for harm
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Aug 4, 2025
Potential for harm
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Aug 4, 2025
Potential for harm
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.Environmental Deficiencies · Jul 24, 2025
Potential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection Control Deficiencies · Jul 24, 2025
About This Facility
Address
904 Mission St South Pasadena, CA 91030
CMS Certification #
555908
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified Beds
156
Avg Residents/Day
152.3
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
First Certified
2018-03-13
Setting
Urban
Location & Nearby
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CMS gives South Pasadena Care Center an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, including 2/5 for staffing and 2/5 for health inspections. These ratings come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and are updated monthly.
South Pasadena Care Center reports 3.94 total nurse hours per resident per day, compared with the California average of 4.51.
Its most recent CMS inspection cited 28 deficiencies.
South Pasadena Care Center is certified for 156 beds.
Admissions at South Pasadena Care Center
For admissions, availability and rehab questions, call (626) 399-0358. If a parent is leaving the hospital, the hospital discharge planner can also check which nursing homes have a bed.
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