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Foothill Heights Care Center

Nursing home / skilled nursing in Pasadena, California

Checked November 1, 2026

Provider details
Address1515 NORTH FAIR OAKS AVE
CityPasadena
StateCalifornia
ZIP code91103
CountyLos Angeles
Phone626-798-1111
CMS certification number (CCN)555894
OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company
Certified beds49
CertificationMedicare and Medicaid
First approved for Medicare/MedicaidJuly 29, 2015
Located in a hospitalN
Continuing care retirement communityN
Care typesskilled nursing, rehab services
Services offeredskilled nursing care, rehabilitation services

Foothill Heights Care Center is in 1515 NORTH FAIR OAKS AVE, Pasadena, CA 91103. Phone: 626-798-1111. Ownership: For profit - Limited Liability company. CMS rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall (health inspection 2, staffing 2, quality measures 4). CMS inspection and staffing detail: total weighted health survey score 98.000; 2 federal fines totaling $9390.00; total nursing staff turnover 51.0%.

Quality measures

Source: CMS · CMS processing date: 2026-10-01

Star ratings and staffing hours
Overall rating2 of 5
Health inspection rating2 of 5
Staffing rating2 of 5
Quality measure rating4 of 5
Long-stay quality rating3 of 5
Short-stay quality rating5 of 5
RN staffing hours per resident per day0.33
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day4.40

Inspection results

Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01
Rating Cycle 1 Total Health Score96
Total Weighted Health Survey Score98.000
Rating Cycle 2/3 Total Health Score104
Rating Cycle 1 Health Deficiency Score96
Rating Cycle 2/3 Health Deficiency Score104
Rating Cycle 1 Standard Survey Health Date2026-05-07
Rating Cycle 1 Total Number of Health Deficiencies20
Rating Cycle 2/3 Total Number of Health Deficiencies26
Rating Cycle 1 Number of Standard Health Deficiencies16
Number of Citations from Infection Control Inspections1
Rating Cycle 1 Number of Complaint Health Deficiencies4
Rating Cycle 2/3 Number of Complaint Health Deficiencies16

Staffing

Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01
Nursing Case-Mix Index1.41398
Registered Nurse turnover83.3
Nursing Case-Mix Index Ratio1.00264
Total nursing staff turnover51.0
Reported LPN Staffing Hours per Resident per Day1.09165
Reported Licensed Staffing Hours per Resident per Day1.42094
Reported Nurse Aide Staffing Hours per Resident per Day2.98109
Registered Nurse hours per resident per day on the weekend0.23775
Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend3.99109

Penalties

Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01
Number of Fines2
Number of Payment Denials0
Total Number of Penalties2
Total Amount of Fines in Dollars9390.00

Ownership

Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01
Legal Business NameFOOTHILL HEIGHTS CARE CENTER LLC
Provider Changed Ownership in Last 12 MonthsN

Occupancy and payer mix

Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01
Abuse IconN
High Performing IconN
With a Resident and Family CouncilResident
Average Number of Residents per Day46.5
Automatic Sprinkler Systems in All Required AreasYes
Most Recent Health Inspection More Than 2 Years AgoN

Who pays for nursing home / skilled nursing?

What this care costs, and who pays — Medicare, Medicaid, or the family — is covered in these guides:

Nursing home / skilled nursing guide · Paying for care

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Common questions about Foothill Heights Care Center

Where is Foothill Heights Care Center located?

Foothill Heights Care Center is at 1515 NORTH FAIR OAKS AVE, Pasadena, California 91103.

What care and services does Foothill Heights Care Center offer?

Foothill Heights Care Center offers skilled nursing, rehab services, skilled nursing care, rehabilitation services.

Is Foothill Heights Care Center Medicare-certified?

Yes. Foothill Heights Care Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.

What is Foothill Heights Care Center's quality rating?

CMS gives Foothill Heights Care Center an overall star rating of 2 out of 5.

How do I contact Foothill Heights Care Center?

Call Foothill Heights Care Center at 626-798-1111.

How much does a nursing home cost?

The national median cost of a nursing home is $9,581 a month for a semi-private room and $10,798 a month for a private room (CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025). Costs in California can be higher or lower. See our guide to nursing home costs and who pays for the full picture.

Does Medicare pay for a nursing home?

Medicare Part A pays for skilled nursing care in a certified nursing home for up to 100 days in each benefit period. You need a hospital stay of at least 3 days first. You pay $0 a day for days 1 to 20, then $217 a day for days 21 to 100 (2026). After day 100, Medicare pays $0. Medicare does not pay for long-term care that only helps with daily tasks. Medicare Advantage plans cover skilled nursing too, with their own costs and rules. A Medigap plan can pay the daily cost share toward the Original Medicare benefit.

What is the difference between a nursing home and assisted living?

A nursing home gives skilled nursing care and rehab around the clock. Assisted living gives a room, meals, and help with daily tasks like bathing and dressing. It does not give round-the-clock nursing care. People who need daily medical care often need a nursing home. People who need help but not daily medical care often pick assisted living.

Who else pays for a nursing home besides Medicare?

Medicaid pays for nursing home care for people who meet its income and asset rules. It is the main payer for long stays. The VA pays for some veterans in VA or contract nursing homes. Long-term care insurance can pay for part of the cost. Most other costs are paid out of pocket.

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