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Golden Rose Care Center

Below-average Medicare ratings — review the inspection history and ask the administrator about recent corrections before visiting.

1899 N Raymond Ave, North Central · Pasadena, CA 9110399 bedsLicensed & Active
1/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
4.2/5

based on 60 Google reviews

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9/ 10
critical Risk

Quality Concerns Identified

Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.

  • Special Focus Facility (under heightened CMS scrutiny)
  • Low overall rating (1/5 stars)
  • Low staffing rating (2/5 stars)
  • Above-median deficiencies (42 vs median 13.0)
  • High staff turnover (62%)
  • High RN turnover (68%)

Bottom 25% in CA · Below recommended RN staffing · Above recommended total nurse staffing · $175,941 in fines · Special Focus Facility (CMS)

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

The facility has shown a significant upward trend in quality and cleanliness over the last two years. While the current staff is highly praised for being attentive, you should specifically verify their protocols for following physician-ordered dietary restrictions and confirm that staffing levels are adequate during evening and weekend shifts.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

60 reviews on Google
Families considering Golden Rose Care Center will find a facility widely praised for its exceptionally clean, pleasant-smelling, and well-maintained environment. While many reviewers highlight the compassionate and attentive nursing staff, there are serious historical allegations regarding medical neglect and dietary mismanagement that should be investigated during your visit.

Quality Themes

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Food5.0Staff9.0Clean9.0Activities8.0MedsN/AMemoryN/AComms7.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Clean and pleasant-smelling facility
  • Compassionate and attentive nursing staff
  • Welcoming and friendly atmosphere
  • Well-maintained and recently renovated building

Concerns

  • Difficulty reaching the facility via telephone
  • Historical reports of medical neglect and poor hygiene (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • Inconsistency in following physician-ordered diets

Rating Trends

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234'14(1)'16(4)'19(1)'23(3)'25(32)'26(5)

Distribution · 63 analyzed

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44
4
3
3
5
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1
1
10

How They Respond to Reviews

0%response rate

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1We've heard wonderful things about how clean and pleasant the facility smells; what recent renovations have been completed to help maintain that atmosphere?
  • 2Since we want to ensure all medical needs are met precisely, how do you ensure that physician-ordered dietary restrictions are followed consistently for every resident?
  • 3How do you manage medical emergencies or urgent changes in a resident's condition during the overnight hours?
  • 4What specific steps are being taken to address the recent state inspection findings and improve the overall care standards?
  • 5We've read that the nursing staff is very compassionate; how do you support your team to ensure they can remain attentive to every resident's needs?
  • 6What kind of daily activities or social outings do you have planned to keep the residents engaged and part of the community?

Personalized based on this facility's data


Key Review Excerpts

The nurses and the all the team are great. Always helping all the patients. Highly recommend this place.

Rehab patient's family · 2024★★★★★

As soon as I walked in it smelled so Good I was really impressed. Everyone there was nice and polite.

Visitor · 2025★★★★★

They have different activities for them and they keep them going. I highly recommend them.

Long-term resident's family · 2025★★★★★
Source: 60 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.76hrs
OK
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
4.58hrs
OK
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
50%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
61%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

This facility meets the national staffing benchmarks. Higher staffing is linked to fewer falls and better day-to-day care.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
3/ 5
Better Than Avg

6

measures

Worse Than Avg

5

measures

Mixed Results

6

measures

Long-Stay Residents
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility7.3%
Better than Avg
Here
7.3%
US
19.4%
CA
10.7%
Los angeles
9.7%
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility18.5%
Worse than Avg
Here
18.5%
US
15.3%
CA
10.5%
Los angeles
9.5%
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility19.4%
Worse than Avg
Here
19.4%
US
15.4%
CA
11.6%
Los angeles
11.4%
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility17.4%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
17.4%
US
19.5%
CA
13.7%
Los angeles
10.8%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility13.0%
Worse than Avg
Here
13.0%
US
12.1%
CA
7.0%
Los angeles
8.7%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility10.2%
Better than Avg
Here
10.2%
US
14.4%
CA
10.4%
Los angeles
12.5%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility94.4%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
94.4%
US
81.8%
CA
94.2%
Los angeles
94.5%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility87.0%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
87.0%
US
79.7%
CA
93.2%
Los angeles
92.5%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
1.6%
CA
1.5%
Los angeles
1.5%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

37deficiencies
23penalties
Well above state avg (15.4)
94 complaint-triggered
$175,941 in fines

Golden Rose Care Center has significant concerns with 149 deficiencies across 53 surveys, most triggered by family complaints. The facility consistently struggles with medication management, infection control, and protection from abuse/neglect. Problems persist across multiple surveys, with recent violations in November 2024 for resident protection. While the facility corrects issues when cited, the recurring nature of complaints in core safety areas suggests ongoing quality concerns that families should carefully consider.

Mar 23, 2026Complaint
1
0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Feb 20, 2026Complaint
2
0686Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Nov 25, 2025Complaint
1
0790Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.

Nov 17, 2025Complaint
1
0656Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Sep 11, 2025Complaint
1
0627Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

Aug 19, 2025Complaint
2
0677Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Federal Penalties

Fine

Nov 26, 2024

$12,529

Fine

Oct 20, 2024

$18,236

Fine

Feb 20, 2024

$4,938

Fine

Feb 8, 2024

$29,097

Payment Denial

Feb 8, 2024

11-day denial

Fine

Jan 22, 2024

$14,814

Fine

Jan 8, 2024

$4,938

Fine

Jan 2, 2024

$4,587

Fine

Dec 11, 2023

$13,762

Fine

Nov 20, 2023

$4,587

Fine

Nov 13, 2023

$4,587

Fine

Nov 6, 2023

$4,587

Fine

Oct 17, 2023

$4,587

Fine

Oct 10, 2023

$4,587

Fine

Oct 2, 2023

$4,587

Fine

Sep 25, 2023

$4,587

Fine

Sep 18, 2023

$4,587

Fine

Sep 11, 2023

$4,587

Fine

Sep 5, 2023

$4,587

Fine

Aug 28, 2023

$4,587

Fine

Aug 21, 2023

$4,587

Fine

Aug 14, 2023

$4,587

Fine

Jul 17, 2023

$13,409

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Golden Rose Care Center

Organization Type

for profit

Ownership & Management

Owners

Mayer 2012 Trust

Owner · Organization

30%

The Chani Levitin Gst Non-Exempt Trust

Owner · Organization

8%

Choy, Estrella

Owner

12%

Levitin, Alter

Owner

9%

Weiss, Howard

Owner

17%

Weiss, Martin

Owner

15%

Yuz, Alexander

Owner (parent company)

30%

Key personnel

Weiss, MenachemOfficer / DirectorAlexandre, CharlesManagerWeiss, MartinManager
Source: Medicare provider data

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