South Pasadena Care Center
South Pasadena, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 555908) · 156 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (626) 399-0358 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
South Pasadena Care Center has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the California state average of 3.16 stars. Its health inspection rating is also 1 out of 5, while its staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
South Pasadena Care Center reports total nurse staffing of 4.28 hours per resident per day, including 0.34 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 38.4%.
South Pasadena Care Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials reported by CMS. CMS data for this facility does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status.
About this facility
South Pasadena Care Center is a for-profit (Limited Liability Company) nursing home located in South Pasadena, Los Angeles County, California. It is certified for 156 beds and reports an average daily census of 148.5 residents. The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid and has been certified since March 13, 2018.
According to CMS Care Compare, South Pasadena Care Center holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the California state average of 3.16 stars. Its health inspection rating is also 1 out of 5. The facility's quality measure rating is 3 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
On staffing, CMS reports total nurse staffing of 4.28 hours per resident per day, of which 0.34 hours per resident per day are provided by registered nurses. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 38.4%.
Regarding the penalty record, CMS shows 0 federal fines totaling $0.00 for this facility, meaning there are no federal fines on record. CMS also reports 0 payment denials for this facility.
CMS data for this listing does not indicate an abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation, and there is no chain information provided in this dataset. CMS records do not show an ownership change within the past 12 months for this facility.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as provided; families are encouraged to review the current inspection record directly on Care Compare for the most up-to-date details.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
South Pasadena Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the California state average of 3.16 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, this facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS reports 4.28 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.34 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 38.4% and a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 156 beds and has an average daily census of 148.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
The facility is owned by a for-profit Limited Liability Company; no chain information is included in this dataset.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since March 13, 2018.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on an overall score plus three component scores — health inspections (1 star), quality measures (3 stars), and staffing (3 stars) — which combine to form the overall 1-star rating.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; please contact the facility at (626) 399-0358 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This dataset does not include tour details; contact the facility at (626) 399-0358 to arrange a visit and review the inspection record on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/555908?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.