South Pasadena Care Center
A Medicare-certified nursing home in South Pasadena, CA with 156 certified beds. Ownership: for profit, limited liability company. CMS rates it 2 of 5 overall (below average).
- Health inspections2 of 5
- Staffing3 of 5
- Quality measures3 of 5
- Long-stay quality2 of 5
- Short-stay quality4 of 5
This home against the U.S. average
| Measure | This home | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Health inspections | 2 of 5 | 2.8 of 5 |
| Staffing | 3 of 5 | 2.9 of 5 |
| Quality measures | 3 of 5 | 3.6 of 5 |
| RN hours per resident per day | 0.34 | 0.685 |
| Deficiencies, latest survey | 28 | 9.2 |
Source: CMS Five-Star Quality Rating System, file processed Jul 1, 2026; U.S. averages across all 14,693 certified homes. The inspection rating compares homes within their state; staffing and quality use national thresholds.
Facility details
- CMS Certification Number555908
- Address904 Mission St, South Pasadena, CA, 91030
- CountyLos Angeles
- OwnershipFor profit, limited liability company
- Certified beds156
- Residents per day, average149
- Phone(626) 399-0358
Inspections, fines and penalties
- Deficiencies, latest survey28 (U.S. average 9.2)
- From complaints10
- FinesNone on record
- Payment denials and other penalties0
Survey cycles
| Survey | Date | Standard | Complaint | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latest (cycle 1) | Jul 24, 2025 | 19 | 10 | 144 |
Source: The deficiency score weights each citation by scope and severity; a higher score is worse.
0.34 registered-nurse hours per resident per day
Source: Reported RN hours from CMS Payroll-Based Journal, file processed Jul 1, 2026.
What the record shows
South Pasadena Care Center is a Medicare-certified skilled nursing facility in South Pasadena, CA (CCN 555908) operating under for profit - limited liability company ownership, with 156 certified beds and an average daily census of about 149 residents. CMS assigned it a 2-star Overall rating on the Five-Star Quality Rating System (below average), built from a 2/5 Health Inspection component, a 3/5 Staffing component, and a 3/5 Quality Measures component. This page uses 14,693 Medicare-certified nursing-home records from CMS Care Compare, with NPPES context where available. Every figure is traceable in the methodology.
On compliance, CMS records show 28 total deficiencies on the most recent survey cycle (10 complaint-based) - the national average is 9.2 deficiencies per facility, so South Pasadena Care Center currently sits above that baseline. RN staffing is 0.34 hours per resident per day, which is 51% below the national average of 0.685 hours, a CMS-reported figure derived from payroll-based journal (PBJ) submissions.
Use the rating breakdown and inspection cycles above to look past the single headline star, the Overall rating is a weighted composite, and facilities with identical headline stars can have very different underlying Health Inspection or Quality Measures profiles. Important: PlainDoctor presents CMS Five-Star Quality Rating data exactly as published at data.cms.gov (file processed Jul 1, 2026) and does not calculate custom scores or rankings. This page is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a placement recommendation, or a substitute for visiting the facility in person. Before selecting a nursing home for yourself or a family member, read the full CMS survey reports, tour the property, interview staff, and consult licensed clinicians and elder-care advisors about medical and financial implications.
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Common questions
What is South Pasadena Care Center's overall CMS rating?
South Pasadena Care Center has a 2-star overall CMS rating (Below average). Health inspection: 2/5. Staffing: 3/5. Quality measures: 3/5.
How many beds does South Pasadena Care Center have?
South Pasadena Care Center has 156 Medicare-certified beds with an average of 149 residents per day.
What are CMS Five-Star ratings?
CMS rates nursing homes on a 1-5 star scale based on health inspections, quality measures, and staffing. Five stars means much above average; one star means much below average. Ratings are updated monthly based on the most recent survey data.
How does South Pasadena Care Center's staffing compare to the national average?
South Pasadena Care Center has 0.34 RN hours per resident per day, which is 51% below the national average of 0.685 hours.
How many deficiencies does South Pasadena Care Center have?
South Pasadena Care Center has 28 total deficiencies, which is above the national average of 9.2. Of these, 10 are complaint-based deficiencies.
Who owns South Pasadena Care Center?
South Pasadena Care Center is operated under For profit - Limited Liability company ownership. The facility has 156 certified beds and is located in South Pasadena, California.
Source: CMS Five-Star Quality Rating System, Nursing Home Provider Information, processed Jul 1, 2026 (data.cms.gov); facility identified by CMS Certification Number 555908. A directory of public records, not medical advice: visit the home and read its survey reports before deciding.
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