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Nursing home · Medicare certified

The Californian Pasadena Healthcare

120 Bellefontaine Street, Pasadena, CA 91105

(626) 793-5114 Compare Map
Overall2★★☆☆☆
Inspections2★★☆☆☆
Staffing2★★☆☆☆
Quality4★★★★☆
Federal finesNoneon record

Inspection citations

69 shown

DateSeverityWhat inspectors foundVisit
Aug 26, 2026 D · potential Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Complaint
Aug 26, 2026 E · potential Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Complaint
Aug 26, 2026 D · 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. Complaint
Jul 31, 2026 E · potential Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Complaint
Jul 31, 2026 D · potential Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Complaint
Jul 31, 2026 D · potential 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. Complaint
Jul 31, 2026 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 31, 2026 D · potential Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Complaint
Jul 17, 2026 E · potential Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Complaint
Jul 17, 2026 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. Complaint
Jul 17, 2026 E · potential Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. Complaint
Jul 17, 2026 E · potential Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. Complaint
Jul 17, 2026 D · potential Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. Complaint
May 19, 2026 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
Feb 20, 2026 D · potential Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Routine
Feb 20, 2026 E · 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
Feb 20, 2026 D · potential Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. Routine
Feb 20, 2026 D · potential Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Routine
Feb 20, 2026 D · potential Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Routine
Feb 20, 2026 D · potential Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. Routine
Feb 20, 2026 E · potential 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. Routine
Feb 20, 2026 B · minimal Post nurse staffing information every day. Routine
Feb 20, 2026 D · potential Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Routine
Feb 20, 2026 E · potential Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Routine
Feb 20, 2026 D · potential Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Routine
Feb 20, 2026 E · potential Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Routine
Feb 20, 2026 D · potential Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. Routine
Sep 4, 2025 D · potential Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted Complaint
Sep 4, 2025 D · potential Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. Complaint
Aug 28, 2025 D · potential Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Complaint
Dec 19, 2024 E · potential Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Routine
Dec 19, 2024 D · potential Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Routine
Dec 19, 2024 E · potential Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. Routine
Dec 19, 2024 G · harm Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Routine
Dec 19, 2024 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. Routine
Dec 19, 2024 E · potential Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Routine
Dec 19, 2024 D · potential Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Routine
Dec 19, 2024 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. Routine
Dec 19, 2024 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
Dec 19, 2024 E · potential Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Routine
Dec 19, 2024 E · potential Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. Routine
Dec 19, 2024 D · potential Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Routine
Oct 30, 2024 E · potential Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Complaint
Aug 14, 2024 D · potential Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Complaint
Jul 25, 2024 D · potential Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Complaint
Jul 11, 2024 D · potential Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Complaint
May 20, 2024 E · potential Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Complaint
May 20, 2024 D · potential Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Complaint
May 8, 2024 E · potential Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Complaint
May 8, 2024 E · potential Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Complaint
Feb 2, 2024 D · potential Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Routine
Feb 2, 2024 D · potential Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Routine
Feb 2, 2024 D · potential Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. Routine
Feb 2, 2024 D · potential Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted Routine
Feb 2, 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. Routine
Feb 2, 2024 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. Routine
Feb 2, 2024 E · potential Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Routine
Feb 2, 2024 D · potential Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Routine
Feb 2, 2024 E · 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. Routine
Feb 2, 2024 D · potential Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. Routine
Feb 2, 2024 E · potential Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Routine
Feb 2, 2024 D · potential Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. Routine
Feb 2, 2024 B · minimal Post nurse staffing information every day. Routine
Feb 2, 2024 E · potential Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Routine
Feb 2, 2024 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. Routine
Feb 2, 2024 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
Feb 2, 2024 E · potential Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Routine
Feb 2, 2024 D · potential Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. Routine
Feb 2, 2024 E · potential Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. Routine

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)
055480
Certified beds
82
Legal owner
Bellefontaine Health Center, LLC
Part of
Abraham Bak & Menachem Gastwirth

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

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