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Living & care after 55

Nursing home · Medicare certified

Gem Tcu

716 South Fair Oaks Ave, Pasadena, CA 91105

(626) 737-0560 Compare Map
Overall1★☆☆☆☆
Inspections1★☆☆☆☆
Staffing2★★☆☆☆
Quality3★★★☆☆
Federal fines$27,8081 fine

Inspection citations

88 shown

DateSeverityWhat inspectors foundVisit
Jul 18, 2026 E · potential Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs. Complaint
Jul 15, 2026 D · potential Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Complaint
May 6, 2026 E · potential Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. Complaint
May 5, 2026 D · potential Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Complaint
May 5, 2026 D · potential Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Complaint
Dec 17, 2025 D · potential Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. Complaint
Nov 19, 2025 D · potential Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Routine
Nov 19, 2025 D · potential Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Routine
Nov 19, 2025 D · potential Limit the charges against residents' personal funds for items or services for which payment is made under Medicare or Medicaid. Complaint
Nov 19, 2025 D · potential 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. Routine
Nov 19, 2025 E · potential PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities Routine
Nov 19, 2025 D · potential Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Routine
Nov 19, 2025 D · potential Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Routine
Nov 19, 2025 D · potential Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Routine
Nov 19, 2025 B · minimal Post nurse staffing information every day. Routine
Nov 19, 2025 D · potential Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. Routine
Nov 19, 2025 E · potential Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Routine
Nov 19, 2025 E · potential Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. Routine
Nov 19, 2025 D · potential Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. Routine
Nov 19, 2025 E · potential Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Routine
Nov 19, 2025 D · potential Keep all essential equipment working safely. Routine
Nov 19, 2025 B · minimal Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. Routine
Aug 5, 2025 E · potential Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Complaint
May 17, 2025 D · potential Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. Complaint
May 16, 2025 G · harm Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Complaint
May 16, 2025 J · harm Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder. Complaint
May 8, 2025 E · potential Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. Complaint
May 8, 2025 E · potential Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. Complaint
May 7, 2025 D · potential Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Complaint
May 3, 2025 D · potential Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Complaint
May 3, 2025 D · potential Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. Complaint
Apr 28, 2025 D · potential Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Complaint
Apr 28, 2025 D · potential Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. Complaint
Apr 1, 2025 D · potential Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Complaint
Apr 1, 2025 D · potential Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. Complaint
Apr 1, 2025 E · potential Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. Complaint
Mar 20, 2025 D · potential Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Complaint
Feb 25, 2025 D · potential Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Complaint
Feb 25, 2025 D · potential Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Complaint
Jan 29, 2025 D · potential Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Complaint
Jan 13, 2025 E · potential Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. Complaint
Jan 13, 2025 E · potential Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Complaint
Jan 13, 2025 E · potential Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Complaint
Jan 7, 2025 E · potential Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Complaint
Nov 1, 2024 D · potential Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Routine
Nov 1, 2024 E · potential Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Routine
Nov 1, 2024 D · potential Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. Routine
Nov 1, 2024 D · potential Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Complaint
Nov 1, 2024 D · potential Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. Routine
Nov 1, 2024 E · potential Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Routine
Nov 1, 2024 D · potential Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Routine
Nov 1, 2024 D · potential Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Routine
Nov 1, 2024 B · minimal Post nurse staffing information every day. Routine
Nov 1, 2024 E · potential Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Routine
Nov 1, 2024 E · potential Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Routine
Nov 1, 2024 D · potential Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. Routine
Sep 25, 2024 D · potential Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. Complaint
Sep 25, 2024 E · potential Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. Complaint
Sep 25, 2024 D · potential Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Complaint
Sep 23, 2024 D · potential Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Complaint
Sep 23, 2024 D · potential Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Complaint
Sep 18, 2024 D · potential Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Complaint
Aug 28, 2024 D · potential Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Complaint
Aug 28, 2024 E · potential Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Complaint
Aug 21, 2024 D · potential Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Complaint
Jul 24, 2024 D · potential Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. Complaint
Jul 24, 2024 D · potential Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Complaint
May 7, 2024 D · potential Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Complaint
Jan 5, 2024 D · potential Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Complaint
Jan 5, 2024 D · potential Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Complaint
Oct 26, 2023 D · potential Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. Routine
Oct 26, 2023 D · potential Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Routine
Oct 26, 2023 D · potential 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. Routine
Oct 26, 2023 E · potential PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities Routine
Oct 26, 2023 E · potential Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Routine
Oct 26, 2023 E · potential Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Routine
Oct 26, 2023 D · potential Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Routine
Oct 26, 2023 D · potential Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Routine
Oct 26, 2023 E · potential Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Routine
Oct 26, 2023 D · potential Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. Routine
Oct 26, 2023 D · potential Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Routine
Oct 26, 2023 D · potential Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. Routine
Oct 26, 2023 E · potential Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. Routine
Oct 26, 2023 E · potential Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Routine
Oct 26, 2023 E · potential Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. Routine
Oct 26, 2023 E · potential Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Routine
Oct 26, 2023 D · potential Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. Routine
Oct 5, 2023 D · potential Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Complaint

Medicare's severity letters: A–C minimal harm, D–F potential for more than minimal harm, G–L actual harm or immediate danger. Source: CMS health deficiencies file, processed October 1, 2026.

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Record on file

Certification
Medicare and Medi-Cal certified skilled nursing facility
Medicare number (CCN)
055341
Certified beds
75
Legal owner
Pasadena Palace Tcu LLC
Part of
Abraham Bak & Menachem Gastwirth

Full profile on Medicare's Care Compare. Source: CMS, processed October 1, 2026.

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