The Californian Pasadena Healthcare
Pasadena, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 055480) · 82 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (626) 793-5114 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The Californian Pasadena Healthcare has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the California state average of 3.16. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
The Californian Pasadena Healthcare reports total nurse staffing of about 5.26 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.67 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 54.5%. CMS gives this facility a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5.
The Californian Pasadena Healthcare has no federal fines on record — 0 fines totaling $0.00 — and no payment denials reported by CMS. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation appears in the available CMS data for this facility.
About this facility
The Californian Pasadena Healthcare is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Pasadena, Los Angeles County, California, first approved for participation in these programs in 1967. The facility is certified for 82 beds and reports an average daily census of 58.6 residents. Ownership is structured as a for-profit limited liability company; ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current CMS ratings reflect the current operator.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the California state average of 3.16. Component ratings are: health inspection rating of 3, quality measures rating of 4, and staffing rating of 2. Reported total nurse staffing is 5.25544 hours per resident per day, with 0.66510 RN hours per resident per day, and a nursing staff turnover rate of 54.5%.
CMS records show no federal fines on this facility's history — 0 fines totaling $0.00 — and no payment denials on record. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is present in the supplied data for this location.
The facility is listed as part of a chain (Abraham Bak & Menachem Gastwirth) comprising 18 facilities, with a chain average overall rating of 2.5 stars, below this facility's individual 3-star rating.
Data source: CMS Care Compare. Families should verify current details, availability, and specific services directly with the facility and consult the Care Compare listing for the most recent inspection and rating updates.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the California state average of 3.16.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 5.26 hours per resident per day with a 54.5% nursing turnover rate, earning a CMS staffing rating of 2 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The available CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 82 beds and reports an average daily census of 58.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Abraham Bak & Menachem Gastwirth chain, which includes 18 facilities with a chain average rating of 2.5 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for Medicare and Medicaid participation on January 1, 1967.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
This facility's ratings are: overall 3, health inspection 3, quality measures 4, and staffing 2, each reflecting a different CMS-assessed dimension of care.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 6267935114 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This is not addressed in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 6267935114 to arrange a tour and ask about current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most up-to-date ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/055480?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.