DBelow average · score 38/100 · #878 of 1,154 in California
Gem Tcu
716 South Fair Oaks Ave, Pasadena, CA 91105 · 75 certified beds · For profit - Limited Liability company
Staffing 4.5 nurse hours per resident-daytop quarter in California
21 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 100)below median
$27,808 in fines in 3 years
Why Gem Tcu is graded D
Each metric below is percentile-ranked against California nursing homes in the same size band (medium, 75 beds), then weighted. The score is the weighted sum; A ≥ 72, B ≥ 58, C ≥ 42, D ≥ 28, F below. Nothing here can be edited or paid for.
Gem Tcu at a Glance
D
38/100
Nurse staffing · weight 30Total nurse hours per resident per day, as reported to CMS (PBJ). Raw: 4.47 h.
75<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Health inspections · weight 30Health deficiencies cited at the last standard survey and complaint surveys, weighted by severity. Raw: 100.
33<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Quality measures · weight 25CMS quality-measure rating: falls, pressure ulcers, rehospitalisation, antipsychotic use. Raw: 2.
4<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Penalties · weight 15Fines and payment denials in the last three years. Raw: $27,808 fines, 0 denials.
28<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>CMS overall star ratingMedicare's own 1–5 rating, shown for reference; not part of our grade.
1/5Data: CMS Care Compare, as of Aug 1, 2026 · graded Sep 11, 2026 · peer group: California, medium facilities · CMS record 055341 · How we grade.
Facility details
Address716 South Fair Oaks Ave, Pasadena, CA 91105
Phone6267370560
CountyLos Angeles
OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company
Certified beds75
AcceptsMedicare Medicaid
Special Focus FacilityNo
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A grade is a shortlist tool, not medical or legal advice. Visit the facility, ask for the latest survey report, and talk to residents' families before choosing.