Brighton Care Center
Pasadena, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 555338) · 99 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (626) 798-9125 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Brighton Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the California state average of 3.16 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is also 2 stars.
Brighton Care Center reports total nurse staffing of about 4.18 hours per resident per day, including 0.42 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 50.5%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
Brighton Care Center has no federal fines on record and no payment denials reported by CMS. There is no indication in the available data that CMS has applied its abuse icon or placed this facility in the Special Focus program.
About this facility
Brighton Care Center is a 99-bed skilled nursing facility in Pasadena, California, operated as a for-profit limited liability company and certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since February 1989. The facility currently serves an average of 87.8 residents daily.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Brighton Care Center holds an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which falls below the California state average of 3.16 stars. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2 stars, quality measure rating of 2 stars, and staffing rating of 2 stars.
Nurse staffing levels total 4.18 hours per resident per day, with registered nurse (RN) hours at 0.42 hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 50.5%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports no federal fines on record for this facility, and no payment denials have been recorded.
There is no indication in this data that CMS has applied its abuse icon or placed Brighton Care Center in the Special Focus Facility program. There is also no chain affiliation or recent ownership change noted in the available data.
Families evaluating this facility should review the full inspection history and quality measures directly on Medicare Care Compare for the most current details, as CMS updates ratings periodically. This profile reflects CMS Care Compare data as provided.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Brighton Care Center has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the California state average of 3.16 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Brighton Care Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 4.18 hours per resident per day, with 0.42 RN hours per resident per day, and nursing turnover is 50.5%. Its staffing rating is 2 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS reports no federal fines and no payment denials for Brighton Care Center.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The available data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Brighton Care Center is certified for 99 beds and has an average daily population of 87.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is operated as a for-profit limited liability company; the data provided does not indicate any chain affiliation.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Brighton Care Center has been certified since February 10, 1989.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Brighton Care Center scores 2 out of 5 stars on each of these components.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service offerings; contact the facility at (626) 798-9125 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data set does not include tour information; contact the facility at (626) 798-9125 to arrange a visit and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest inspection, staffing, and quality data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/555338?state=CA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.