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Brighton Care Center

Nursing HomePasadena, CACMS 555338
82 citations on record

From CMS

Facility profile

CMS overall rating
2 / 5

*CMS Five-Star

Certified beds
99

*CMS

Avg. residents per day
85.9

*CMS

California cost report

Food cost per resident day

Raw food costs divided by total patient days from the same HCAI filing. Each year is compared with the median across California HCAI filers that carry a Medicare provider number for that report year; the roughly 18 percent of filers without one are not in the comparison.

2024 raw food costs per resident day

$8.79

Filing period: to

California median $8.96 across 825 filers. This facility: 47th percentile of those filers.

RN, LVN, and CNA staffing mix

Census context: 31,258 total patient days in this filing.

RoleProductive hoursProductive salariesHourly rate
RN10,778$588,873$54.64/hour
LVN29,121$1,213,712$41.68/hour
CNA76,491$1,683,546$22.01/hour

2023 raw food costs per resident day

$9.39

Filing period: to

California median $8.51 across 892 filers. This facility: 64.7th percentile of those filers.

RN, LVN, and CNA staffing mix

Census context: 30,520 total patient days in this filing.

RoleProductive hoursProductive salariesHourly rate
RN10,756$543,466$50.53/hour
LVN26,983$1,014,320$37.59/hour
CNA67,618$1,346,657$19.92/hour

2022 raw food costs per resident day

$11.96

Filing period: to

California median $8.23 across 896 filers. This facility: 87.5th percentile of those filers.

RN, LVN, and CNA staffing mix

Census context: 23,833 total patient days in this filing.

RoleProductive hoursProductive salariesHourly rate
RN11,069$555,578$50.19/hour
LVN29,902$1,085,085$36.29/hour
CNA62,940$1,185,472$18.83/hour

*HCAI Long-Term Care Integrated Disclosure

Inspection record

On record from CMS

Health citations
82

*CMS

Fire safety findings
22

*CMS

Inspections on file
22

*CMS

Last inspection
2026-01-29

*CMS

Citations

82 citations on record

Each deficiency cited on a CMS health inspection of this facility, sourced from the federal record. Open a report for the raw CMS Scope and Severity grade on each finding.

What do CMS severity letters mean?

Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.

Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.

  • 0689Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  • 0755Generalpotential for harm

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

  • 0582Generalpotential for harm

    Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

  • 0583Generalpotential for harm

    Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

  • 0609Generalpotential for harm

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

  • 0645Generalpotential for harm

    PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

  • 0684Generalpotential for harm

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

  • 0690Generalpotential for harm

    Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

  • 0693Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

  • 0695Generalpotential for harm

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

  • 0698Generalpotential for harm

    Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

  • 0759Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

  • 0881Generalpotential for harm

    Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

  • 0880Generalpotential for harm

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  • 0842Generalpotential for harm

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

  • 0813Generalpotential for harm

    Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

  • 0761Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

  • 0760Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

  • 0806Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

  • 0558Generalpotential for harm

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

  • 0609Generalpotential for harm

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

  • 0656Generalpotential for harm

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

  • 0609Generalpotential for harm

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

  • 0656Generalpotential for harm

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

  • 0691Generalpotential for harm

    Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.

  • 0842Generalpotential for harm

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

  • 0657Generalpotential for harm

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

  • 0689Seriousactual harm

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  • 0558Generalpotential for harm

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

  • 0761Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

  • 0732Generalpotential for harm

    Post nurse staffing information every day.

  • 0677Generalpotential for harm

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

  • 0550Generalpotential for harm

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

  • 0558Generalpotential for harm

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

  • 0656Generalpotential for harm

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

  • 0684Generalpotential for harm

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

  • 0686Generalpotential for harm

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

  • 0688Generalpotential for harm

    Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

  • 0690Generalpotential for harm

    Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

  • 0695Generalpotential for harm

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

  • 0755Generalpotential for harm

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

  • 0759Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

  • 0761Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

  • 0804Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

  • 0812Generalpotential for harm

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

  • 0880Generalpotential for harm

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  • 0572Generalpotential for harm

    Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges.

  • 0689Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  • 0732Generalpotential for harm

    Post nurse staffing information every day.

  • 0689Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  • 0622Generalpotential for harm

    Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.

  • 0726Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

  • 0880Generalpotential for harm

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  • 0558Generalpotential for harm

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

  • 0656Generalpotential for harm

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

  • 0921Generalpotential for harm

    Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

  • 0656Generalpotential for harm

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

  • 0759Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

  • 0695Generalpotential for harm

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

  • 0689Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  • 0686Generalpotential for harm

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

  • 0550Generalpotential for harm

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

  • 0921Generalpotential for harm

    Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

  • 0842Generalpotential for harm

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

  • 0812Generalpotential for harm

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

  • 0677Generalpotential for harm

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

  • 0676Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

  • 0656Generalpotential for harm

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

  • 0908Generalpotential for harm

    Keep all essential equipment working safely.

  • 0584Generalpotential for harm

    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

  • 0578Generalpotential for harm

    Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

  • 0842Generalpotential for harm

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

  • 0609Generalpotential for harm

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

  • 0921Generalpotential for harm

    Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

  • 0558Generalpotential for harm

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

  • 0584Generalpotential for harm

    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

  • 0656Generalpotential for harm

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

  • 0688Generalpotential for harm

    Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

  • 0689Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  • 0812Generalpotential for harm

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

  • 0867Generalpotential for harm

    Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

  • 0908Generalpotential for harm

    Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Inspection history

Every health inspection on record

Each CMS health inspection of this facility, and the deficiencies the surveyors cited. Where the verbatim Form 2567 statement of deficiencies is on file, it links to the full report.

  • Inspection1 deficiency
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  • InspectionFire Safety5 deficiencies
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  • Inspection17 deficiencies

    555338 01/29/2026 Brighton Care Center 1836 N. Fair Oaks Ave Pasadena, CA 91103 F 0582 Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO…

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  • Inspection1 deficiency

    555338 01/07/2026 Brighton Care Center 1836 N. Fair Oaks Ave Pasadena, CA 91103 F 0806 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and…

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  • Inspection1 deficiency

    555338 08/12/2025 Brighton Care Center 1836 N. Fair Oaks Ave Pasadena, CA 91103 F 0558 Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on…

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  • Inspection1 deficiency

    555338 08/06/2025 Brighton Care Center 1836 N. Fair Oaks Ave Pasadena, CA 91103 F 0609 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities…

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  • Inspection1 deficiency

    555338 06/11/2025 Brighton Care Center 1836 N. Fair Oaks Ave Pasadena, CA 91103 F 0656 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be…

    Read full statement of deficiencies
  • Inspection1 deficiency

    555338 05/30/2025 Brighton Care Center 1836 N. Fair Oaks Ave Pasadena, CA 91103 F 0609 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities…

    Read full statement of deficiencies
  • Inspection3 deficiencies

    555338 04/04/2025 Brighton Care Center 1836 N. Fair Oaks Ave Pasadena, CA 91103 F 0656 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be…

    Read full statement of deficiencies
  • Inspection2 deficiencies

    555338 03/26/2025 Brighton Care Center 1836 N. Fair Oaks Ave Pasadena, CA 91103 F 0657 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a…

    Read full statement of deficiencies

Showing the 10 most recent inspections. 15 earlier inspections are also on record.

FAQ

Questions and answers

What is Brighton Care Center?
Brighton Care Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Pasadena, CA, tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Its CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 555338.
What is the CMS rating for Brighton Care Center?
Brighton Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars. CMS rates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
How many beds does Brighton Care Center have?
Brighton Care Center is certified for 99 beds. It serves an average of 85.9 residents per day.
How many citations does Brighton Care Center have?
Brighton Care Center has 82 citations on record from CMS health inspections, each tied to a federal deficiency tag.
When was Brighton Care Center last inspected?
Brighton Care Center was last inspected on January 29, 2026. CMS surveys nursing homes about once a year and after complaints.
What can I do if I have concerns about care at this facility?
Start by raising the concern with the facility administrator or director of nursing. Every state also runs a free long-term care ombudsman program that advocates for residents and families; the federal Eldercare Locator at eldercare.acl.gov can connect you with yours. Complaints about quality of care can also be filed with your state survey agency.

*Sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). See the official record on CMS Care Compare. If you believe any information is inaccurate, report it here.

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