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The Bellefontaine Healthcare Center

150 BELLEFONTAINE ST, PASADENA, CA, 91105
(626) 796-1103
130 licensed beds

CMS rates The Bellefontaine Healthcare Center 3 out of 5 overall. Federal inspectors issued 68 citations across 13 inspections in the last three years, with $14,414 in fines. Listing last updated 2026-11-06.

★★★★★3/5CMS Five-Star overall2/5 health inspections3/5 staffing5/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Public record summary

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Bed capacity
130
CMS facility ID
056080
Care type
Nursing home
County
Los Angeles
Facility name
The Bellefontaine Healthcare Center
Street address
150 BELLEFONTAINE ST
City / state / ZIP
Pasadena, CA 91105
Phone
(626) 796-1103

About this facility — The Bellefontaine Healthcare Center

The Bellefontaine Healthcare Center is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Pasadena, California. It is licensed for 130 beds — above 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.

It is listed as part of Links Healthcare Group, a group of 32 facilities on this site.

Federal inspectors have cited The Bellefontaine Healthcare Center 68 times across 13 inspections in the last three years, including 7 food-safety citations, and CMS has imposed $14,414 in fines. 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

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Parent company
Links Healthcare Group
Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company

Registered owners & officers

Beardsley, Mary
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2024
Bernholz, Victoria
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2024
Carter, Melissa
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2024
Chapman, Maynor
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2024
Ehman, Christopher
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2024
Forbright Bank
Security-interest holder — since 2024
Frojelin, Antonette
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2024
Links Healthcare Group Llc
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2024
Links Support Services, Llc
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2024
Penuela, Leizl
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2024
Rodriguez, Curtis
Officer · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2024
Tilford, Toby
Officer · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2024

Regulatory standing

Licensed / certified since
1970-01-01
CMS overall rating
3 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
20 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
$14,414 total
Last standard inspection
2026-06-05
Nurse staffing
4.0 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2024 cost report)

Average billed charges
$446 per day (≈ $13,560/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
71% Medicaid · 12% Medicare · 17% private/other
Occupancy
92% (fiscal year 2024)
Vs. state median
13% below the CA median of $514/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds
130
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report · last verified 2026-11-06. Facilities can submit a correction.

Inspection record

Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 7 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2026-08-06Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0584
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
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.
Corrected 2026-08-21
F-0842
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2026-08-21
2026-06-05Health inspection17 citations
F-0605
D · No harm found
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected 2026-07-02
F-0636
D · No harm found
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected 2026-07-02
F-0641
D · No harm found
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2026-07-02
F-0656
D · No harm found
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2026-07-02
F-0676
D · No harm found
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected 2026-07-02
F-0685
D · No harm found
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected 2026-07-02
F-0686
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2026-07-02
F-0689
D · No harm found
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2026-07-02
F-0699
D · No harm found
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected 2026-07-02
F-0755
D · No harm found
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2026-07-02
F-0804
E · No harm foundFood safety
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2026-07-02
F-0812
E · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2026-07-02
F-0814
D · No harm foundFood safety
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected 2026-07-02
F-0880
D · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2026-07-02
F-0881
D · No harm found
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected 2026-07-02
F-0908
E · No harm found
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected 2026-07-02
F-0919
E · No harm found
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected 2026-07-02
11 earlier / fire-safety inspections (49 citations)
2025-12-08Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0694
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2025-12-22
2025-09-09Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0842
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2025-09-19
2025-08-27Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0755
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2025-09-16
2025-05-21Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0684
J · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-06-13
2025-05-05Health inspection15 citations
F-0550
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2025-05-28
F-0558
D · No harm found
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2025-05-28
F-0578
E · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2025-05-28
F-0583
D · No harm found
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected 2025-05-28
F-0641
D · No harm found
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2025-05-28
F-0645
D · No harm found
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected 2025-05-28
F-0684
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-05-28
F-0688
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2025-05-28
F-0695
D · No harm found
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2025-05-28
F-0755
D · No harm found
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2025-05-28
F-0759
D · No harm found
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2025-05-28
F-0791
D · No harm found
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected 2025-05-28
F-0812
E · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-05-28
F-0813
D · No harm foundFood safety
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Corrected 2025-05-28
F-0880
E · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-05-28
2025-04-16Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0689
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-04-25
2024-08-13Health inspectionComplaint-triggered3 citations
F-0558
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2024-08-30
F-0686
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2024-08-30
F-0921
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2024-08-30
2024-05-16Health inspection18 citations
F-0578
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2024-06-07
F-0584
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2024-06-07
F-0641
D · No harm found
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2024-06-07
F-0656
D · No harm found
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-06-07
F-0684
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-06-07
F-0689
E · No harm found
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-06-07
F-0692
D · No harm found
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2024-06-07
F-0695
E · No harm found
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2024-06-07
F-0732
B · No harm found
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected 2024-06-07
F-0755
E · No harm found
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2024-06-07
F-0756
D · No harm found
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected 2024-06-07
F-0757
E · No harm found
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected 2024-06-07
F-0758
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2024-06-07
F-0803
D · No harm foundFood safety
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected 2024-06-07
F-0812
E · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-06-07
F-0847
D · No harm found
Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
Corrected 2024-06-07
F-0908
D · No harm found
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected 2024-06-07
F-0919
D · No harm found
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected 2024-06-07
2026-06-05Fire-safety inspection3 citations
K-0345
F · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2026-07-02
K-0355
D · No harm found
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2026-07-02
K-0761
F · No harm found
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2026-07-02
2025-05-05Fire-safety inspection4 citations
K-0342
E · No harm found
Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.
Corrected 2025-05-19
K-0353
D · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-05-19
K-0511
D · No harm found
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2025-05-19
K-0761
D · No harm found
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2025-05-19
2024-05-16Fire-safety inspection1 citation
K-0920
D · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2024-06-09

Federal penalties

2025-05-21Fine$14,414
Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 056080.

Quality of care & staffing

How it compares in California.
Inspection citations, 3 years
68
More than 54% of nursing homes in the state
State median: 65
Federal fines, 3 years
$14,414
More than 71% of nursing homes in the state
State median: $0
Nurse staffing, hours per resident per day
4.0
Higher than 18% of nursing homes in the state
State median: 4.3
Nursing staff turnover, annual
35%
Higher than 46% of nursing homes in the state
State median: 36%

Resident outcomes

On 21 federal quality measures, this facility does better than the California average on 11 and worse on 4. Differences within 10% of the average are shown as near average.

Long-stay residentsThis facilityStateUSCompared with state
Need for help with daily activities has increased6.8%10.2%13.5%Better than state
Lose too much weight6.0%4.1%5.1%Worse than state
With a catheter inserted and left in their bladder0.3%0.7%0.7%Better than state
With a urinary tract infection0.6%1.2%1.5%Better than state
Have depressive symptoms38.4%7.6%13.5%Worse than state
Were physically restrained0.0%0.3%0.1%Better than state
Experiencing one or more falls with major injury1.3%1.6%3.2%Better than state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine100.0%98.7%93.7%Near state average
Ability to walk independently worsened3.5%8.9%12.7%Better than state
Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication12.0%13.7%19.5%Better than state
Assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine100.0%97.9%95.3%Near state average
With pressure ulcers3.8%4.3%4.5%Better than state
With new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence2.6%9.8%18.3%Better than state
Received an antipsychotic medication17.7%12.3%15.4%Worse than state
Hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days2.092.211.81Near state average
Outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days0.901.501.69Better than state
Short-stay residentsThis facilityStateUSCompared with state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine100.0%94.6%82.3%Near state average
Newly received an antipsychotic medication0.0%1.3%1.5%Better than state
Were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine98.0%93.1%80.1%Near state average
Were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission25.8%22.6%23.4%Worse than state
Had an outpatient emergency department visit10.0%11.1%11.8%Near state average
Source: CMS MDS and Medicare claims quality measures, measure period 2025Q3-2026Q2. Averages are computed from all nursing homes reporting each measure.

Cited more than once

The same rule cited at separate inspections can point to a problem that wasn't fully fixed.

  • F-0755 4 inspections. Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
  • F-0641 3 inspections. Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
  • F-0689 3 inspections. Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
  • F-0812 3 inspections. Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
  • F-0684 3 inspections. Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
  • F-0584 2 inspections. 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.

Verify & compare

Where to check, and what's nearby.

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 0.4 miles.
  • San Gabriel Valley Medical Center, about 3.3 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
  • Garfield Medical Center, about 4.7 miles. CMS rating 1 of 5.
Source: CMS Hospital General Information. Straight-line distance.

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Original records

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CMS Nursing Home Compare
data.cms.gov Provider Data Catalog
Last verified 2026-11-06
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