Nursing homeActive
The Californian Pasadena Healthcare
120 Bellefontaine Street, Pasadena, CA 91105626793511482 certified beds · 59 residentsFor profit - Limited Liability companyMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
12
since 2024
Deficiencies
56
● 2● 53● 1
Penalties · 3 yrs
—
none on file
Last survey
2026-05-19
Complaint
CMS overall
3 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 3/5
Health 3
Staffing 2
Quality 4
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · California Department of Public Health · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-19 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2026-02-20 | Standard | 1120 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-09-04 | Complaint | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-08-28 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-12-19 | Standard | 0111 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-10-30 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-08-14 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-07-25 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-07-11 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-05-20 | Complaint | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-05-08 | Complaint | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-02-02 | Standard | 1180 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · California Department of Public Health publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-06-05Record 055480-20260519-F656
F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-16Record 055480-20260220-F550
F584Honor 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-16Record 055480-20260220-F584
F605Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-16Record 055480-20260220-F605
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-16Record 055480-20260220-F684
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-16Record 055480-20260220-F689
F699Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-16Record 055480-20260220-F699
F726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.Scope/severity EStandard
Staffing
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-16Record 055480-20260220-F726
F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-16Record 055480-20260220-F755
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-16Record 055480-20260220-F812
F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-16Record 055480-20260220-F842
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity EStandard
Infection control
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-16Record 055480-20260220-F880
F919Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.Scope/severity DStandard
Environment
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-16Record 055480-20260220-F919
F732Post nurse staffing information every day.Scope/severity BPaperwork
Staffing
Pattern; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-16Record 055480-20260220-F732
F655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedScope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-09-08Record 055480-20250904-F655
F694Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-09-08Record 055480-20250904-F694
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-09-02Record 055480-20250828-F689
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planningFalls
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2025-01-18Record 055480-20241219-F689
F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-01-18Record 055480-20241219-F550
F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-01-18Record 055480-20241219-F558
F660Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-01-18Record 055480-20241219-F660
F693Ensure 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-01-18Record 055480-20241219-F693
F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-01-18Record 055480-20241219-F698
F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-01-18Record 055480-20241219-F755
F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-01-18Record 055480-20241219-F756
F758Implement 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-01-18Record 055480-20241219-F758
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-01-18Record 055480-20241219-F812
F814Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-01-18Record 055480-20241219-F814
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-01-18Record 055480-20241219-F880
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity EStandard
Infection control
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-11-02Record 055480-20241030-F880
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-17Record 055480-20240814-F689
F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-28Record 055480-20240725-F610
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-15Record 055480-20240711-F880
F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-05-23Record 055480-20240520-F755
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-05-24Record 055480-20240520-F880
F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-05-10Record 055480-20240508-F558
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningFalls
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-05-10Record 055480-20240508-F689
F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-02-21Record 055480-20240202-F550
F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-02-21Record 055480-20240202-F558
F582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-02-21Record 055480-20240202-F582
F655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedScope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-02-21Record 055480-20240202-F655
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-02-21Record 055480-20240202-F656
F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-02-21Record 055480-20240202-F657
F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-02-21Record 055480-20240202-F658
F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-02-21Record 055480-20240202-F686
F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-02-21Record 055480-20240202-F690
F694Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-02-21Record 055480-20240202-F694
F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-02-21Record 055480-20240202-F695
F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-02-21Record 055480-20240202-F697
F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-02-21Record 055480-20240202-F755
F758Implement 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-02-21Record 055480-20240202-F758
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-02-21Record 055480-20240202-F761
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-02-21Record 055480-20240202-F812
F919Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.Scope/severity DStandard
Environment
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-02-21Record 055480-20240202-F919
F921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.Scope/severity EStandard
Environment
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-02-21Record 055480-20240202-F921
F732Post nurse staffing information every day.Scope/severity BPaperwork
Staffing
Pattern; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2024-02-21Record 055480-20240202-F732
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.67
Facility
California
National
California 0.67 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day5.26
Facility
California
National
California 4.52 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours4.22
Facility
California
National
California 4.09 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover55%
Facility
California
National
California 37% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover73%
Facility
California
National
California 38% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | California | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 9.7% | 4.3% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 1.8% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 13.6% | 12.0% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 0.0% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 19.5% | 10.2% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 5.9% | 4.0% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 8.7% | 13.7% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bak, Rachel Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 20% | — | — |
| Horowicz, Avi Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 20% | — | — |
| Lehmann, Kenneth Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 12% | — | — |
| Horowicz, Avi Individual | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 15% | — | — |
| Bales, Brandon Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Siew, Robert Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ab1 Tr Organization | DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ab3 Tr Organization | DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Abak Consulting LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Bak, Abraham Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Bales, Brandon Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Gastwirth, Joshua Individual | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Gastwirth, Menachem Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Gastwirth, Solomon Individual | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Gb2 Trust Under Trust Dated July 12, 2023 Organization | DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Kay, David Individual | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Kay, Noah Individual | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Lehmann, Kenneth Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Mayer, Akiva Individual | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Mgaz Consulting LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Oscherowitz, Avishai Individual | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Rosenbluth, Yosef Individual | INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Siew, Robert Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Part of a chain
Abraham Bak & Menachem Gastwirth — 18 facilities
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or California.
No county cost figures on file for Los Angeles.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bellefontaine Healthcare Center Pasadena | 0.0 mi | 2026-06-05 | 1561 |
| Gem Tcu Pasadena | 0.2 mi | 2026-05-06 | 3812 |
| South Pasadena Care Center South Pasadena | 1.2 mi | 2026-06-18 | 1530 |
| Villa Gardens Health Care Unit Pasadena | 1.9 mi | 2025-12-05 | 0290 |
| Pasadena Grove Health Center Pasadena | 2.7 mi | 2026-06-23 | 5701 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |