01 / INSPECTION LEDGER
Survey cycles in this release
| Cycle | Health date | Health deficiencies | Fire date | Fire deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 | 2025-07-24 | 31 | 2025-07-24 | 15 |
| Cycle 2 | 2024-07-19 | 23 | 2024-07-19 | 3 |
| Cycle 3 | 2021-07-23 | 20 | 2021-07-23 | 5 |
CMS CCN 5559082026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE
NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD
South Pasadena Care Center
904 Mission St · South Pasadena, CA 91030 · Los Angeles County
Certified beds156CMS provider file
Recent citation rows97current CMS citation release
Penalty rows0current CMS penalties file
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The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.
02 / CITATION DETAIL
97 rows in the current release
0 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 0 carry J–L. 24 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.
2026-06-18 · HEALTHF0656Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-07-09 · complaint2026-06-18 · HEALTHF0677Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-07-09 · complaint2026-03-10 · HEALTHF0842Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-26 · complaint2026-02-25 · HEALTHF0580Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-10 · complaint2026-02-25 · HEALTHF0686Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-10 · complaint2026-01-15 · FIREK0521Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Services Deficiencies
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-09-30 · complaint2026-01-14 · HEALTHF0689Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-04 · complaint2025-11-25 · HEALTHF0684Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-12-04 · complaint2025-09-02 · HEALTHF0583Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-09-26 · complaint2025-09-02 · HEALTHF0684Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-09-26 · complaint2025-08-27 · HEALTHF0609Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-09-16 · complaint2025-08-04 · HEALTHF0755Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-08-25 · complaint2025-08-04 · HEALTHF0760Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-08-25 · complaint2025-07-24 · FIREE0032Severity C · widespread; potential for minimal harm
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Provide primary/alternate means for communication.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-08-222025-07-24 · HEALTHF0550Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-08-142025-07-24 · HEALTHF0558Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-08-132025-07-24 · HEALTHF0584Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
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.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-08-132025-07-24 · HEALTHF0605Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-08-132025-07-24 · HEALTHF0656Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-08-132025-07-24 · HEALTHF0686Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-08-182025-07-24 · HEALTHF0693Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
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.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-08-182025-07-24 · HEALTHF0694Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-08-182025-07-24 · HEALTHF0698Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-08-182025-07-24 · HEALTHF0732Severity B · pattern; potential for minimal harm
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-08-1103 / ENFORCEMENT FILE
Penalties reported by CMS
Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.
| Date | Type | Fine amount | Payment-denial days |
|---|---|---|---|
| No penalty row appeared in the August 2026 penalties file. | |||
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES
Who appears in the CMS file
- SOUTH PASADENA CARE CENTER, LLCOrganization · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST100% · since 07/20/2015
- SCHMUKLER, YEHUDAIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNOT APPLICABLE · since 12/04/2024
- ZEMEL, ELLIOTIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNOT APPLICABLE · since 12/04/2024
- ABONZA, CARLOSIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 12/04/2024
- SCHMUKLER, YEHUDAIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/05/2025
- SHTORCH, EYALIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 09/04/2025
- ZEMEL, ELLIOTIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/05/2025
- ABONZA, CARLOSIndividual · ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE · since 12/04/2024
- SCHMUKLER, YEHUDAIndividual · ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/05/2025
- SHTORCH, EYALIndividual · ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE · since 09/04/2025
- ZEMEL, ELLIOTIndividual · ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/05/2025
Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.
05 / CMS STAFFING FIELDS
Reported hours and turnover
Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.
Total nurse hours4.28per resident day
RN hours0.34per resident day
Weekend nurse hours3.91per resident day
Staff turnover38.4%CMS reported field
06 / LOCAL RECORDS
Open the California ledger →Other published facilities nearby
No second facility in the same city met the directory rule.