Foothill Heights Care Center
Pasadena, California
1515 North Fair Oaks Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91103
Foothill Heights Care Center Quality & Safety Report
Average
CMS Official Overall: 3★ / 5
CMS data as of March 2026
This score is calculated from three federally reported CMS metrics: Health Inspections (weighted 50%), Staffing levels (25%), and Quality Measures (25%). Facilities with serious safety findings receive score deductions. For centers with 5+ Google reviews, resident feedback contributes 15% of the final score. Learn more →
Safety & Inspections
- Health deficiencies
- National median: 7
- Total federal penalties $9,390
CMS data as of March 1, 2026
Staffing breakdown
Average hours of nursing care each resident receives per day, by staff role. Higher numbers generally indicate more attentive care.
- Total nurse staffing
- National median: 4.12 hrs
- Registered nurse (RN) 0.38 hrs
- Licensed practical nurse (LPN) 0.95 hrs
- Certified nursing aide (CNA) 2.60 hrs
- Physical therapy 0.08 hrs
Quality rating trend
Overall rating improved from 2 to 3 stars over 18 data points.
- Overall
- Health inspection
- Staffing
- Quality measures
Facility profile
- Type
- Skilled Nursing Facility · Building
- Capacity
- 49 certified beds · ~44 avg residents/day (90% occupancy)
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Payment accepted
- Medicare Medicaid (Medicare and Medicaid)
About
Foothill Heights Care Center is a 49-bed, for-profit skilled nursing facility located in Pasadena, California, operated by a limited liability company. The center maintains a 3-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, supported by a 4-star rating in quality measures and 3-star rating for health inspections. Federal data indicates a 2-star rating for staffing levels.
Location
1515 North Fair Oaks Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91103, Pasadena, CA
Frequently asked questions
- What is the overall CMS rating for Foothill Heights Care Center?
- Foothill Heights Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
- How did Foothill Heights Care Center score on health inspections?
- Foothill Heights Care Center received a health inspection rating of 3 out of 5 stars from CMS.
- What is the staffing rating for Foothill Heights Care Center?
- Foothill Heights Care Center has a staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars, based on nurse-to-resident ratios.
- How many beds does Foothill Heights Care Center have?
- Foothill Heights Care Center has 49 certified beds.
- Does Foothill Heights Care Center accept Medicare or Medicaid?
- Yes, Foothill Heights Care Center accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
- Where is Foothill Heights Care Center located?
- Foothill Heights Care Center is located at 1515 North Fair Oaks Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91103, Pasadena, California.
- How can I contact Foothill Heights Care Center?
- You can reach Foothill Heights Care Center by phone at +1 626-798-1111.
Nearby facilities
- Pasadena Grove Health Center 0.1 mi
1470 N Fair Oaks Ave, Pasadena, 91103
- Pasadena Nursing Center 0.1 mi
1570 North Fair Oaks Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91103
- Cedar Pine Post Acute 0.1 mi
1640 N Fair Oaks Ave, Pasadena, 91103
- Saint Vincent Healthcare 0.3 mi
1810 N. Fair Oaks Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91103
- Brighton Care Center 0.4 mi
1836 N Fair Oaks Ave, Pasadena, 91103
About this data
How to read this page
Star ratings vs. Care Quality Score: The Google star rating reflects visitor and family opinions collected from public reviews. The Care Quality Score is an independent metric derived entirely from federal inspection data — the two measure different things, and comparing them side-by-side gives a fuller picture.
Where this data comes from
All clinical data on this page originates from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the federal agency that certifies and inspects every Medicare- and Medicaid-participating nursing home in the United States. Reviews are imported verbatim from public Google business listings.
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