ElderGrade
C

65.5/100

Average

The Californian Pasadena Healthcare

120 Bellefontaine Street, Pasadena, CA 91105

CMS 3/5 stars #151 of 369 in Los Angeles County (626) 793-5114
Certified beds
82
Occupancy
71%
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 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy

    Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.

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

16/30

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

  • -4 for 1 actual-harm citation(s) in the last 3 years
  • -10 for 56 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

18.5/30

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

  • 3.88 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.67 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 20% against weekdays

Staff stability

9/15

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

  • 55% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

12/15

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

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

Enforcement history

10/10

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

  • No federal fines on record

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 5.26 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Better than average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.67 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

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

Weekend nurse hours 4.22 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Better than average

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

Nursing staff turnover 54.50%
National average 45.80% Below average

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

Recent inspection findings

All 56 citations

Last standard health inspection: February 20, 2026 (6 months ago).

D May 19, 2026 F0656 From a complaint

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

E Feb 20, 2026 F0584

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Feb 20, 2026 F0726

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Feb 20, 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

E Feb 20, 2026 F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Feb 20, 2026 F0550

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Feb 20, 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 Feb 20, 2026 F0684

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of ABRAHAM BAK & MENACHEM GASTWIRTH, which operates 18 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
AB1 TR Organization DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
AB3 TR Organization DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
GB2 TRUST UNDER TRUST DATED JULY 12, 2023 Organization DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
GASTWIRTH, JOSHUA Individual INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
GASTWIRTH, SOLOMON Individual INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
KAY, DAVID Individual INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
KAY, NOAH Individual INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
MAYER, AKIVA Individual INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
OSCHEROWITZ, AVISHAI Individual INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
BALES, BRANDON Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
SIEW, ROBERT Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
ROSENBLUTH, YOSEF Individual INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE O...

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Common questions about The Californian Pasadena Healthcare

What is the ElderGrade for The Californian Pasadena Healthcare? +

The Californian Pasadena Healthcare holds an ElderGrade of C (65.5 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 The Californian Pasadena Healthcare? +

Residents receive an average of 5.26 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has The Californian Pasadena Healthcare been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 1 of the 56 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.

Does The Californian Pasadena Healthcare accept Medicaid? +

Yes, The Californian Pasadena Healthcare 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.