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Foothill Heights Care Center - Pasadena Nursing Facility & Rehabilitation Center

1515 North Fair Oaks Ave

4.6(21 ratings)· Pasadena average: 4.7

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Quick Facts

Total units
49
Medicare rating
3 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
For profit, Limited Liability company
Certified beds
49
Google rating
4.6 out of 5 from 21 reviews

What Families Think

Foothill Heights Care Center is a small skilled nursing and long-term care community in Pasadena, California, holding a strong 4.6 out of 5 rating from 21 Google reviews. Beyond the rating, no detailed review text, amenities, or pricing information was provided, so specifics about daily life there are limited.

The Good

  • High 4.6 out of 5 average rating
  • Small, licensed for up to 49 residents

The Bad

  • No published pricing available to compare costs
  • No amenities details provided to evaluate offerings

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Foothill Heights Care Center - Pasadena Nursing Facility & Rehabilitation Center is a senior living community in Pasadena, California offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Housekeeping, Emergency Call System and Private Bathroom. Families rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 21 reviews.

About Foothill Heights Care Center - Pasadena Nursing Facility & Rehabilitation Center

Foothill Heights Care Center is a skilled nursing / long term care community in Pasadena, California. The community is licensed for up to 49 residents.

Families rate Foothill Heights Care Center 4.6 out of 5 based on 21 Google reviews.

Contact the community directly to ask about availability, pricing, and tours, or browse the photos and reviews here to see if it could be the right fit for your family.

Types of Care at Foothill Heights Care Center - Pasadena Nursing Facility & Rehabilitation Center

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Emergency Call System
  • Private Bathroom
  • Private Rooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

  • Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Housekeeping
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)

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Reviews of Foothill Heights Care Center - Pasadena Nursing Facility & Rehabilitation Center

4.6overall · 21 ratings combined

4.6★ on Google (21)

Ivoryhaire

Apr 2026

via Google

Management is horrible! The nursing attendants were sweet. I spent 10 days there and it was awful. The building is very old and the windows leaked, the bathroom window didn't even close so it was freezing in the bathroom. Maintenance came and taped windows in the bedroom because water was coming in from the outside during a storm as the building needs new windows! They didn't keep it warm enough in there either! I am only 5'3" tall and my bed was too short and very uncomfortable and my back hurt for a month after I left there!<br><br>The onsite management office right by the front door tell you they will do things for you to placate you and promise you they'll be done the next day and they don't, so they lie to you! Manny told me he would do something and that it would be done one night and it never was done.The female head nurse was rude too! They don't really care about you, they snooze you and tell you you're special to keep you quiet!<br><br>They also didn't feed me the foods I could eat as I have allergies and asthma and can't eat many of the foods others can, so they are very unprepared to help all patients! I lost 5 lbs. So if you have special needs, they will not be met! And the kitchen day manager gets mad and upset with you, if you express to her that what they're feeding you, you can't eat. It's really sad, pathetic and mean how they treat you!<br><br>Two of the attendants asked me to write a review stating the problems with what is going on there as I guess what they think doesn't matter or fear they'll lose their job if they express what they are concerned about, so I am doing this review for them too! I was there coming off of a prescription pain medication, not because I was mentally challenged. I would never send anyone there no matter what state of mind they were in. It was a horrible experience and very traumatic! This place is shameful!

Amber Nicole

Jan 2024

via Google

Let me start by saying that I know how hard it is to find good care for our elders. After considering two additional facilities our family ultimately decided that this location was the best. The staff is very friendly attentive and professional. They answered all questions and concerns we had in regards to our family member. The facility is very clean which was extremely important to us. Leaving there we felt our relative was safe and in great hands. Thank you FootHills Heights for making a hard decision easier for us.

diana mendoza

Jan 2024

via Google

Highly recommended staff is very friendly is wonderful place for your love ones

Alex Mendoza

Jan 2024

via Google

Really impressed the way their staff help us with all questions ,nice and clean center , definitely best choice to go for, thank you !!!

Brandy

Jan 2024

via Google

We had a relative admitted to Foothills Heights and the entire stay was very pleasant. Staff was friendly and attentive and provided information we needed both in-person during visiting hours or on the phone.

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Government Inspection History

18 inspection visits in the last three years, 80 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

May 7, 2026Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard21 citations
  • Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 7, 2026

  • Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 3, 2026

  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 2, 2026

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 3, 2026

  • Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 2, 2026

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 3, 2026

  • Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 3, 2026

  • Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 3, 2026

  • Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 2, 2026

  • Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 2, 2026

  • Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 2, 2026

  • Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 7, 2026

  • Provide 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 2, 2026

  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 3, 2026

  • Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 3, 2026

  • Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 7, 2026

  • Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 7, 2026

  • Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 7, 2026

  • Honor 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 3, 2026

  • Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 2, 2026

  • Post nurse staffing information every day.

    Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 3, 2026

Mar 26, 2026Health Complaint1 citation
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 14, 2026

Dec 10, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
  • Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 31, 2025

Jul 23, 2025Health Complaint2 citations
  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 8, 2025

  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 7, 2025

May 31, 2025Health Complaint2 citations
  • Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 19, 2025

  • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 19, 2025

Apr 17, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard13 citations
  • Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 25, 2025

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 9, 2025

  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 25, 2025

  • Provide 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 9, 2025

  • Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 9, 2025

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 9, 2025

  • Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 9, 2025

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 9, 2025

  • Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 9, 2025

  • Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 9, 2025

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 25, 2025

  • Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 25, 2025

  • Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.

    Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 25, 2025

Mar 7, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
  • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 28, 2025

Jan 24, 2025Fire Safety Complaint1 citation
  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 24, 2025

Sep 17, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
  • Post nurse staffing information every day.

    Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 7, 2024

Aug 20, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
  • Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 4, 2024

Jun 11, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 6, 2024

May 31, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
  • Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 30, 2024

May 30, 2024Health Complaint2 citations
  • Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 23, 2024

  • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 23, 2024

May 5, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth ComplaintHealth Standard27 citations
  • To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 28, 2024

  • Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 28, 2024

  • Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 9, 2024

  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 28, 2024

  • Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 28, 2024

  • Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 28, 2024

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 28, 2024

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 28, 2024

  • Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 28, 2024

  • Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 28, 2024

  • Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 9, 2024

  • Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 10, 2024

  • Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 28, 2024

  • Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 28, 2024

  • Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 9, 2024

  • Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 28, 2024

  • Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 28, 2024

  • Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 28, 2024

  • Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 28, 2024

  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 28, 2024

  • Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 28, 2024

  • Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 28, 2024

  • Honor 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 28, 2024

  • Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 28, 2024

  • Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 28, 2024

  • Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.

    Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternCorrected May 28, 2024

  • Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.

    Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternCorrected May 28, 2024

Feb 8, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 11, 2024

Dec 27, 2023Health Complaint1 citation
  • Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 28, 2023

Nov 7, 2023Health ComplaintInfection Control1 citation
  • Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 9, 2023

Aug 2, 2023Health Complaint2 citations
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 15, 2023

  • Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 15, 2023

Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Foothill Heights Care Center - Pasadena Nursing Facility & Rehabilitation Center offer?

Foothill Heights Care Center - Pasadena Nursing Facility & Rehabilitation Center offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Foothill Heights Care Center - Pasadena Nursing Facility & Rehabilitation Center located?

Foothill Heights Care Center - Pasadena Nursing Facility & Rehabilitation Center is located at 1515 North Fair Oaks Ave in Pasadena, California.

What do families say about Foothill Heights Care Center - Pasadena Nursing Facility & Rehabilitation Center?

Foothill Heights Care Center is a small skilled nursing and long-term care community in Pasadena, California, holding a strong 4.6 out of 5 rating from 21 Google reviews. Beyond the rating, no detailed review text, amenities, or pricing information was provided, so specifics about daily life there are limited.

How did Foothill Heights Care Center - Pasadena Nursing Facility & Rehabilitation Center do on recent health and safety inspections?

Foothill Heights Care Center - Pasadena Nursing Facility & Rehabilitation Center had 18 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 80 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.

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