• CMS rates this facility 1/5 stars (below average)
• Has 75 certified beds with an average of 65.8 residents per day (88% occupancy)
• Last health inspection found 34 deficiencies (inspected Nov 19, 2025)
• Has been fined a total of $27,808 across 1 fine(s)
• Total nursing staff: 5.20 hours per resident per day
• Staff turnover rate: 52.4% (high)
Pasadena Palace TCU is a 1-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Pasadena, California with 75 certified beds. It has been operating since 1972. The facility scored below average compared to California facilities.
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.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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.
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Implement 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.
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
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.
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
+ 60 more deficiencies
Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.
Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.
| Name | Role | Type | Ownership % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MERCADO, GRACE | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | N/A | Oct 1, 2000 |
| OUANO, RUPERTO | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | N/A | Oct 1, 2000 |
| SAINT CABRINI HEALTHCARE SERVICES LLC | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | N/A | Nov 2, 2006 |
| MERCADO, GRACE | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Oct 1, 2000 |
| OUANO, RUPERTO | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Oct 1, 2000 |
| MERCADO, GRACE | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Oct 1, 2000 |
| OUANO, RUPERTO | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Oct 1, 2000 |
| SAMBILE, YOLANDA | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Jul 25, 2011 |