Map showing the location of CAMELLIA GARDENS CARE CENTER in PASADENA, California
1920 N. FAIR OAKS AVENUE, PASADENA, CA, 91103

Overall Score

CMS Five-Star Quality Rating
2/5Below averageCMS Five-Star overall rating
  1. Much below average
  2. Below average
  3. Average
  4. Above average
  5. Much above average

Where it ranks

  • CaliforniaAbove only 16% of peers1,154 rated homes · average 3.2★
  • Los Angeles CountyAbove only 28% of peers368 rated homes · average 2.5★
  • United StatesAbove only 20% of peers14,574 rated homes · average 3.0★

How the rating is built

  • Health inspectionsStarting point2★−0.8 vs CA avg
  • StaffingCan add or remove a star2★−1.1 vs CA avg
  • Quality measuresCan add or remove a star4★−0.1 vs CA avg

CMS starts from the health inspection stars, then adds or subtracts a star for staffing and for quality measures. Stars are assigned relative to other facilities in the same state.

Ratings & measures

Tap a row to see what it means
Health inspection ratingCMS stars from the last three on-site inspection cycles2★Above only 19% of peersCA avg2.8★U.S. avg2.8★
What is health inspection rating?

Stars assigned from the last three standard surveys and every complaint investigation in that window, weighted toward the most recent and the most serious findings. CMS assigns these stars relative to other facilities in the same state.

Why it matters

It carries the most weight in the overall rating and is the only domain based on what trained inspectors saw on site rather than what the facility reported.

Staffing ratingCMS stars from payroll-reported hours and turnover2★Above only 8% of peersCA avg3.1★U.S. avg2.9★
What is staffing rating?

Nurse and aide hours per resident day from payroll records CMS collects every quarter, adjusted for how much care residents need, plus staff turnover and weekend coverage.

Why it matters

More hours and lower turnover are the strongest predictors of fewer falls, pressure sores, and avoidable hospital stays.

Quality measures ratingCMS stars from clinical outcomes and resident assessments4★Above only 24% of peersCA avg4.1★U.S. avg3.6★
What is quality measures rating?

Clinical outcomes from resident assessments and Medicare claims: falls with injury, pressure ulcers, hospitalizations, antipsychotic use, and more, for both short-stay and long-stay residents.

Why it matters

It shows whether care is working, but part of it comes from the facility’s own assessments, so read it alongside the inspection results.

Total nurse hoursPer resident per day, all nursing staff5.12hrsAbove 86% of peersCA avg4.51Benchmark4.10
What is total nurse hours?

All licensed nurse and aide hours worked, divided by the number of residents, on an average day. Reported from payroll, not self-reported.

Why it matters

Federal research links 4.1 hours a day to fewer avoidable harms. Below about 3 hours, residents wait longer for help with basics like toileting and repositioning.

RN hoursPer resident per day, registered nurses only0.78hrsAbove 80% of peersCA avg0.65Benchmark0.75
What is rn hours?

Registered nurse hours only. RNs assess residents, manage medications, and catch changes in condition; LPNs and aides deliver most hands-on care.

Why it matters

RN coverage is the staffing measure most tied to fewer hospital transfers and infections, and it is where thinly staffed facilities cut first.

Nursing staff turnoverShare of nursing staff who left within a year · lower is better43%Above only 31% of peersCA avg38%RN turnover47%
What is nursing staff turnover?

The share of nursing staff who left within the past year, from the same payroll data.

Why it matters

High turnover means residents are cared for by people who do not know them, and it is one of the strongest predictors of inspection problems.

Fines in the last three yearsCivil money penalties imposed by CMS · lower is better$1,747Above only 45% of peersCA avg$26,970Fines · denials1 · 0
What is fines in the last three years?

Civil money penalties CMS imposed after serious or uncorrected deficiencies, and denials of Medicare payment for new admissions.

Why it matters

Penalties follow the worst inspection findings. A recent fine is the clearest sign that inspectors found real harm.

Inspection history

Last three inspection cycles
63citations
15inspection dates
0actual harm (G–I)
0immediate jeopardy (J–L)
Dec 26, 2025most recent

Citations by monthJun 2021 – Dec 2025

  • No actual harm (D–F)
  • Actual harm (G–I)
  • Immediate jeopardy (J–L)
  • $Fine or payment denial

Click a month or a year to filter the findings below. Arrow keys move between months; Esc clears.

Dec 26, 20251 citationCycle 1worst D · no actual harm
  1. F627Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Jan 19, 2026
Dec 2, 20251 citationCycle 1worst D · no actual harm
  1. F921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.EnvironmentalD · isolatedCorrected Dec 23, 2025
May 13, 20251 citationCycle 1worst D · no actual harm
  1. F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected May 29, 2025
Apr 11, 20251 citationCycle 1worst D · no actual harm
  1. F694Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Apr 14, 2025
Mar 26, 20251 citationCycle 1worst D · no actual harm
  1. F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Mar 29, 2025
Mar 7, 202513 citationsCycle 1worst E · no actual harm
  1. F584Honor 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.Resident RightsE · patternCorrected Mar 28, 2025
  2. F604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationE · patternCorrected Mar 28, 2025
  3. F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningE · patternCorrected Mar 28, 2025
  4. F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Mar 28, 2025
  5. F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Quality of Life and CareE · patternCorrected Mar 28, 2025
  6. F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Mar 28, 2025
  7. F688Provide 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.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Mar 28, 2025
  8. F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection ControlE · patternCorrected Mar 28, 2025
  9. F847Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.AdministrationD · isolatedCorrected Mar 28, 2025
  10. F881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.Infection ControlD · isolatedCorrected Mar 28, 2025
  11. F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Mar 29, 2025
  12. F582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Mar 28, 2025
  13. F583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Mar 28, 2025
Jan 24, 20254 citationsCycle 2worst D · no actual harm
  1. F790Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Feb 14, 2025
  2. F825Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Feb 14, 2025
  3. F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Feb 14, 2025
  4. F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Feb 14, 2025
Oct 2, 20241 citationCycle 2worst E · no actual harm
  1. F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and DietaryE · patternCorrected Oct 16, 2024
Aug 9, 20241 citationCycle 2worst D · no actual harm
  1. F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection ControlD · isolatedCorrected Aug 21, 2024
Apr 4, 20242 citationsCycle 2worst D · no actual harm
  1. F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Apr 30, 2024
  2. F584Honor 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.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Apr 30, 2024
Mar 1, 202419 citationsCycle 2worst F · no actual harm
  1. F693Ensure 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.Quality of Life and CareE · patternCorrected Mar 18, 2024
  2. F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Mar 18, 2024
  3. F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Resident RightsE · patternCorrected Mar 18, 2024
  4. F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Mar 18, 2024
  5. F578Honor 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.Resident RightsE · patternCorrected Mar 22, 2024
  6. F604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationD · isolatedCorrected Mar 22, 2024
  7. F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Mar 22, 2024
  8. F645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesResident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Mar 22, 2024
  9. F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Mar 18, 2024
  10. F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Quality of Life and CareE · patternCorrected Mar 22, 2024
  11. F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Mar 18, 2024
  12. F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Quality of Life and CareE · patternCorrected Mar 18, 2024
  13. F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Mar 18, 2024
  14. F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and DietaryE · patternCorrected Mar 18, 2024
  15. F814Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.Nutrition and DietaryE · patternCorrected Mar 18, 2024
  16. F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection ControlF · widespreadCorrected Mar 18, 2024
  17. F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.Infection ControlE · patternCorrected Mar 18, 2024
  18. F887Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.Infection ControlE · patternCorrected Mar 18, 2024
  19. F921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.EnvironmentalE · patternCorrected Mar 18, 2024
Oct 2, 20231 citationCycle 3worst D · no actual harm
  1. F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Oct 27, 2023
Aug 23, 20231 citationCycle 3worst D · no actual harm
  1. F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Sep 21, 2023
Feb 8, 20232 citationsCycle 3worst D · no actual harm
  1. Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Mar 8, 2023
  2. F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Mar 8, 2023
Jun 29, 202114 citationsCycle 3worst E · no actual harm
  1. F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningE · patternCorrected Aug 12, 2021
  2. F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Aug 12, 2021
  3. F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Pharmacy ServiceE · patternCorrected Aug 12, 2021
  4. F758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Aug 12, 2021
  5. F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Pharmacy ServiceE · patternCorrected Aug 12, 2021
  6. F773Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.AdministrationD · isolatedCorrected Aug 12, 2021
  7. F776Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them.AdministrationD · isolatedCorrected Aug 12, 2021
  8. F790Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.Quality of Life and CareE · patternCorrected Aug 12, 2021
  9. F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and DietaryE · patternCorrected Aug 12, 2021
  10. F921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.EnvironmentalE · patternCorrected Aug 12, 2021
  11. F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection ControlE · patternCorrected Aug 12, 2021
  12. F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Aug 12, 2021
  13. F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Aug 12, 2021
  14. F582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.Resident RightsE · patternCorrected Aug 12, 2021

Staffing

From quarterly payroll reports

Hours per resident per day

  • All nursing staffRNs, LPNs and aides combined5.12hrsAbove 86% of peers+0.61 vs CA avg
  • Registered nursesRN hours only0.78hrsAbove 80% of peers+0.13 vs CA avg
  • Licensed practical nursesLPN hours1.78hrs
  • Nurse aidesCNA hours2.56hrs
  • Weekend nursingAll staff on Saturdays and Sundays4.76hrs
  • California average
  • Research benchmark (4.10 total, 0.75 RN)

Turnover & capacity

  • Nursing staff turnoverShare who left within a year · lower is better43%Above only 31% of peersCA avg 38%
  • RN turnoverRegistered nurses only47%Not ranked by CMS
  • Administrators who leftIn the past year0Stable leadership
  • Occupancy80 certified beds · ~72 residents a day90%Above only 43% of peersCA avg 88%

Fines & penalties

Roughly the past three years

Enforcement summary

  • $1,747In fines
  • 1Fine
  • 0Payment denials
  • $26,970CA avg in fines
Above only 45% of peersFewer fines than 45% of rated homes in California

Actions on record

  1. Sep 25, 2023Civil money penalty$1,747

Ownership

As filed with CMS

Structure

Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Chain
Independent
Certification
Medicare and Medicaid
Location type
Urban
Ownership change
None in the last 12 months

People and entities on file

Indirect owners (5%+)
  • Optimist Healthcare LLC
  • Wellspring Healthcare Solutions LLC
  • Samuel Chazanow
  • Bernard Friedman
  • Sarah R'Bibo
Operational or managerial control
  • Samuel Chazanow
  • Bernard Friedman
Corporate officers
  • Samuel Chazanow
  • Bernard Friedman

Person Organization

Sources & notes

Public data, updated quarterly

Data sources

  • CMS Care Compare · Provider InformationStar ratings, staffing hours, turnover, penalties and flags · processed February 2026.
  • CMS Health CitationsEvery deficiency from the last three inspection cycles, with scope, severity and inspection cycle.
  • CMS Penalties and Ownership filesCivil money penalties, payment denials, and the owners and managers on file.

Notes

  • CMS Certification Number 056316 · 1920 N. FAIR OAKS AVENUE, PASADENA, CA, 91103.
  • Percentiles compare this facility with every rated nursing home in California and Los Angeles County. Turnover and fines are inverted so a high percentile is always good.
  • This is an informational summary of public data, not medical, legal, or placement advice. Facilities cannot pay to change it; a facility that believes a record is wrong can dispute it with CMS.

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