Brighton Care Center
CMS rates Brighton Care Center 2 out of 5 overall. Federal inspectors issued 92 citations across 25 inspections in the last three years, with no federal fines. Listing last updated 2026-11-06.
Public record summary
About this facility — Brighton Care Center
Brighton Care Center is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Pasadena, California. It is licensed for 99 beds — close to the median for skilled nursing facilities in California (98 beds).
It is one of 88 senior care facilities in Pasadena and 1,165 skilled nursing facilities across California. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.
Federal inspectors have cited Brighton Care Center 92 times across 25 inspections in the last three years, including 5 food-safety citations; no federal fines are on record. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.
This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on November 6, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.
Facility background
Inspection record
Quality of care & staffing
Cited more than once
The same rule cited at separate inspections can point to a problem that wasn't fully fixed.
- F-0656 6 inspections. Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- F-0689 5 inspections. Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- F-0609 4 inspections. Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
- F-0842 4 inspections. Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
- F-0558 4 inspections. Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
- F-0755 3 inspections. Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
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Who to contact in California
- Licensing: California Department of Public Health, Center for Health Care Quality, Licensing and Certification
- File a complaint: 844-538-8766 · Online
- Long-Term Care Ombudsman: 800-231-4024. A free advocate for residents and families.
- Adult Protective Services: 833-401-0832. Some states send facility cases to licensing instead. In an emergency, call 911.
- Eldercare Locator: 800-677-1116, a federal service for local aging help.
Nearest emergency hospitals
- Huntington Hospital, about 2.9 miles.
- Usc Verdugo Hills Hospital, about 4.4 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
- Glendale Adventist Medical Center, about 5.0 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
Nearby facilities with inspection records
- Saint Vincent Healthcare, Pasadena, less than 0.1 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.
- Pasadena Villa, Pasadena, less than 0.1 miles. 142 state visits on record.
- Pasa Alta, Pasadena, less than 0.1 miles. 24 state visits on record.
- Golden Rose Care Center, Pasadena, less than 0.1 miles. CMS rating 1 of 5.
- Camellia Gardens Care Center, Pasadena, less than 0.1 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.