ElderGrade
C

59.5/100

Average

Camellia Gardens Care Center

1920 N. Fair Oaks Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91103

CMS 2/5 stars #205 of 369 in Los Angeles County (626) 798-6777
Certified beds
80
Occupancy
91%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • $1,747 in federal fines

    CMS has fined this facility across 1 penalty action(s).

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

20/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -10 for 59 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

15/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 3.37 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.76 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 7% against weekdays

Staff stability

7.5/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • No turnover figure reported — scored neutral

Resident outcomes

9/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 3 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

8/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • $1,747 in federal fines across 1 action(s)

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 5.14 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Better than average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.76 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Better than average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 4.77 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Better than average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover Not reported

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 59 citations

Last standard health inspection: April 23, 2026 (4 months ago).

E Apr 23, 2026 F0686

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Apr 23, 2026 F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Apr 23, 2026 F0605

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Apr 23, 2026 F0656

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Apr 23, 2026 F0690

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Apr 23, 2026 F0756

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Apr 23, 2026 F0757

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Apr 23, 2026 F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record
Owner Type Role Since
TANYA ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES, LLC Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
BALACUIT, DONALD Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
CHAZANOW, SAMUEL Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
FRIEDMAN, BERNARD Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
HECHANOVA, RICO Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
ROSALES, ARLENE Individual INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE O...
HENRY ROSS, LLC Organization ADP OF THE SNF
TANYA ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES, LLC Organization ADP OF THE SNF
BALACUIT, DONALD Individual ADP OF THE SNF
CHAZANOW, SAMUEL Individual ADP OF THE SNF
FRIEDMAN, BERNARD Individual ADP OF THE SNF
HECHANOVA, RICO Individual ADP OF THE SNF

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Common questions about Camellia Gardens Care Center

What is the ElderGrade for Camellia Gardens Care Center? +

Camellia Gardens Care Center holds an ElderGrade of C (59.5 out of 100), which we describe as "average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Camellia Gardens Care Center? +

Residents receive an average of 5.14 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Camellia Gardens Care Center been cited for harming residents? +

No. None of the 59 citations on record were scored at the levels CMS uses to indicate actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Does Camellia Gardens Care Center accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Camellia Gardens Care Center is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.