All citations for South Pasadena Care Center

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

August 20, 2026

Showing 1 to 25 of 32 citations

No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 20, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
No plan of correction on record.
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0521, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of August 20, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home has a plan to correct it (May 15, 2027).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of August 20, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
No plan of correction on record.
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0521, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of January 15, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 30, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0291, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of July 24, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 22, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of July 24, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 22, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of July 19, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 9, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0761, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of July 19, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 9, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 20, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
No plan of correction on record.
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0761, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of August 20, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
No plan of correction on record.
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of July 24, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 22, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0511, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of July 24, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 22, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of July 24, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 22, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0761, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of July 24, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 22, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of July 24, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 22, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0511, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of July 19, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 9, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 20, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
No plan of correction on record.
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0342, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 20, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
No plan of correction on record.
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0351, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 20, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
No plan of correction on record.
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0355, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 20, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
No plan of correction on record.
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of August 20, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
No plan of correction on record.
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0929, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of August 20, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
No plan of correction on record.
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0342, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of July 24, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 22, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0355, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of July 24, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 22, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of July 24, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 22, 2025).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of October 1, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.