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This facility has areas of concern that warrant careful consideration. Registered Nurse hours are 45% of the EveryPlace reference benchmark; ask how RN coverage is allocated across shifts. The latest standard survey recorded 28 findings, above the CA average of 15.4. We recommend asking the administrator directly: "How are you addressing recent staffing shortfalls?" These are not reasons to panic, but they are reasons to ask tough questions and visit in person.
Families considering South Pasadena Care Center will find a facility praised for its clean environment and professional nursing and rehab staff. However, there are serious allegations regarding administrative integrity, such as unauthorized changes to power of attorney, and concerns regarding the loss of personal belongings and slow response times to call buttons.
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Key Review Excerpts
“Wonderful skilled nursing facility in the heart of South Pasadena! The staff are incredible, facility is very clean, and activities and social services are wonderful. Food is good too.”
“Very good care, clean and professional environment. Sela the liaison was such big help, very supportive through the process of accommodating my patients and their families.”
“Staff have allowed an indirect family member to exert power of attorney over my grandmother after having my grandmother sign for herself during her admission. Are now not allowing us to call or even visit our grandmother while she is there.”
RN hours are below the EveryPlace reference benchmark. RNs handle complex medical needs and medication, so ask about coverage during your visit.
Reference benchmarks (0.75 RN and 4.1 total nursing hours per resident/day) are comparison targets, not current federal minimum requirements.
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
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Detailed Medicare record · up to 3-year lookback
This facility shows concerning patterns with 95 deficiencies and family-triggered complaints spanning multiple areas. Most problematic are recurring issues with medication management (including significant medication errors), fire safety violations, and resident rights violations that persist across recent surveys. While most deficiencies show correction plans, one recent heating/ventilation violation from January 2026 remains uncorrected, and families have filed numerous reports about care quality, abuse prevention, and living conditions.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Services Deficiencies
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
South Pasadena Care Center
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South Pasadena Care Center, LLC
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