Skilled nursing
Pasadena Palace TCU
0.00 reviews · 0 verifiedPASADENA, CALic. 055341
JKLRecent citation with immediate-jeopardy / high severity (J/K/L)Source: CMS Health Citations
VBP-SLow SNF VBP readmission measure score (0.0)Source: CMS SNF VBP (PDC)
FINECMS fine: $27,808Source: CMS Penalties
VBPLower SNF VBP program ranking (#10,734)Source: CMS SNF VBP (PDC)
Provided by facility
GEM Transitional Care Center is a skilled nursing facility located in Pasadena, CA, specializing in short-term therapy and rehabilitation. With 75 beds, the center focuses on providing personalized care plans and a variety of amenities to enhance comfort and recovery. Services include physical, occupational, and speech therapy, available seven days a week, ensuring residents receive comprehensive support tailored to their needs. The facility aims to meet the physical, emotional, and social needs of its guests while promoting dignity and compassionate care.
TherapiesOn-Site Rehabilitation Services
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Medicare overall
2/5Medicare.gov Care Compare stars are shown for context only. They are never part of the Unbeatable composite score.
Staffing (PBJ)
4.12 total HPRDRN 0.58 · weekend 94%Oct 2025 – Dec 2025
Survey history
34 inspections113 deficiencies on record
Federal IDs
CCN 055341
Overall: 2/5 · Health: 2/5 · Staffing: 3/5 · QM: 2/5
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Recent inspectionsShowing 12 of 34 inspections.
Health surveyMay 2026 · CMS1 deficiencies
- F-919SS E — Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Health surveyMay 2026 · CMS2 deficiencies
- F-657SS D — Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
- F-689SS D — Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Health surveyDec 2025 · CMS1 deficiencies
- F-693SS D — 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.
Health surveyNov 2025 · CMS16 deficiencies
- F-550SS D — Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
- F-558SS D — Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
- F-571SS D — Limit the charges against residents' personal funds for items or services for which payment is made under Medicare or Medicaid.
- F-584SS D — 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.
- F-645SS E — PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
- F-686SS D — Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
- F-689SS D — Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- F-698SS D — Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
- F-732SS B — Post nurse staffing information every day.
- F-806SS D — Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
- F-812SS E — Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- F-813SS E — Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
- F-814SS D — Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
- F-880SS E — Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- F-908SS D — Keep all essential equipment working safely.
- F-912SS B — Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Fire safetyNov 2025 · STATE FIRE MARSHAL8 deficiencies
- K-345SS F — Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- K-353SS F — Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- K-355SS D — Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- K-363SS D — Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- K-511SS E — Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- K-712SS E — Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- K-918SS D — Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- K-920SS E — Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Health surveyAug 2025 · CMS1 deficiencies
- F-812SS E — Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Health surveyMay 2025 · CMS1 deficiencies
- F-627SS D — Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Health surveyMay 2025 · CMS2 deficiencies
- F-689SS G — Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- F-742SS J — Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.
Health surveyMay 2025 · CMS2 deficiencies
- F-881SS E — Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
- F-882SS E — Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Health surveyMay 2025 · CMS1 deficiencies
- F-607SS D — Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Health surveyMay 2025 · CMS2 deficiencies
- F-609SS D — Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
- F-806SS D — Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Health surveyApr 2025 · CMS2 deficiencies
- F-689SS D — Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- F-806SS D — Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
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Write a reviewOperated by Unverified operator (CMS) (privately held) since 1972.
- Oct 2000
operator transition — OUANO, RUPERTO
5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST (NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED) — OUANO, RUPERTO - Oct 2000
operator transition — MERCADO, GRACE
5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST (NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED) — MERCADO, GRACE