The Bellefontaine Healthcare CenterCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 150 Bellefontaine St, Pasadena, CA 91105
- CCN
- 056080
- Ownership type
- For-profit, limited liability company
- Certified beds
- 130
- Residents per day
- 118
- CMS flags
- None in the CMS record
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CMS gives The Bellefontaine Healthcare Center an overall rating of 3 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 5 Jun 2026. The latest survey cycle has 20 health citations. The median for nursing homes in California is 14. CMS lists 1 fine of $14,414 for this home in its penalties file.
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide, July 2026. CMS processed this record on .
Since the last CMS update
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Changes in the CMS recordFeed of changes in California (RSS)
Ratings
CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.
| Rating (1 to 5 stars) | This home | Los Angeles County median | California median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 2 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 3 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 5 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 369 homes in the county, 1,165 homes in the state. What the CMS star ratings measure
Citations by survey cycle
CMS keeps the last three cycles, and cycle 1 is the latest. A cycle has one standard survey. Citations from complaint and infection control inspections go into cycles of 12 months.
| Survey cycle | Standard survey | Citations | California median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (latest) | 5 Jun 2026 | 20 | 14 |
| Cycle 2 | 5 May 2025 | 20 | 14 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 18 | 15 |
Health citations
The record of one deficiency in an inspection. One inspection can give many citations.
Scope and severity. A letter from A to L on each citation. Scope is the number of residents that the deficiency affected. Severity is the level of harm.
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | K0 | L0 | |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G0 | H0 | I0 |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | F0 | ||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 | C0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 20 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Jun 2026 | F0605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Standard survey | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 5 Jun 2026 | F0636 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | D | Standard survey | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 5 Jun 2026 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 5 Jun 2026 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 5 Jun 2026 | F0676 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 5 Jun 2026 | F0685 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | D | Standard survey | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 5 Jun 2026 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 5 Jun 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 5 Jun 2026 | F0699 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | D | Standard survey | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 5 Jun 2026 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 5 Jun 2026 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 5 Jun 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 5 Jun 2026 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | D | Standard survey | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 5 Jun 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 5 Jun 2026 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | D | Standard survey | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 5 Jun 2026 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | E | Standard survey | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 5 Jun 2026 | F0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | E | Standard survey | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 8 Dec 2025 | F0694 | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Dec 2025 |
| 9 Sep 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Complaint investigation | 19 Sep 2025 |
| 27 Aug 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Sep 2025 |
Survey cycle 2: 20 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 May 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | J | Complaint investigation | 13 Jun 2025 |
| 5 May 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 28 May 2025 |
| 5 May 2025 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 28 May 2025 |
| 5 May 2025 | F0578 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 28 May 2025 |
| 5 May 2025 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Standard survey | 28 May 2025 |
| 5 May 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 28 May 2025 |
| 5 May 2025 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 28 May 2025 |
| 5 May 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 28 May 2025 |
| 5 May 2025 | F0688 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 28 May 2025 |
| 5 May 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 28 May 2025 |
| 5 May 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 28 May 2025 |
| 5 May 2025 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 28 May 2025 |
| 5 May 2025 | F0791 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D | Standard survey | 28 May 2025 |
| 5 May 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 28 May 2025 |
| 5 May 2025 | F0813 | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. | D | Standard survey | 28 May 2025 |
| 5 May 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 28 May 2025 |
| 16 Apr 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Apr 2025 |
| 13 Aug 2024 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | E | Complaint investigation | 30 Aug 2024 |
| 13 Aug 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Aug 2024 |
| 13 Aug 2024 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E | Complaint investigation | 30 Aug 2024 |
Survey cycle 3: 18 citations
The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 May 2024 | F0578 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 7 Jun 2024 |
| 16 May 2024 | F0584 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 7 Jun 2024 |
| 16 May 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 7 Jun 2024 |
| 16 May 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 7 Jun 2024 |
| 16 May 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 7 Jun 2024 |
| 16 May 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard survey | 7 Jun 2024 |
| 16 May 2024 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 7 Jun 2024 |
| 16 May 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Standard survey | 7 Jun 2024 |
| 16 May 2024 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | B | Standard survey | 7 Jun 2024 |
| 16 May 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Standard survey | 7 Jun 2024 |
| 16 May 2024 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 7 Jun 2024 |
| 16 May 2024 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | E | Standard survey | 7 Jun 2024 |
| 16 May 2024 | F0758 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 7 Jun 2024 |
| 16 May 2024 | F0803 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 7 Jun 2024 |
| 16 May 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 7 Jun 2024 |
| 16 May 2024 | F0847 | Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse. | D | Standard survey | 7 Jun 2024 |
| 16 May 2024 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | D | Standard survey | 7 Jun 2024 |
| 16 May 2024 | F0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | D | Standard survey | 7 Jun 2024 |
The requirement text is the CMS summary of the F-tag. It is not the report of the surveyor. How to read an inspection report
Penalties
A fine, or a payment denial: a period in which Medicare or Medicaid does not pay for new admissions. The CMS penalties file holds three years.
| Date | Type | Fine | Days without payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 May 2025 | Fine | $14,414 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day. The nurse hours for one resident on an average day. CMS calculates the figure from the hours that the home reports for a quarter.
| Staff | This home | California median | California average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nurse staff | 4.02 | 4.20 | 4.52 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.56 | 0.50 | 0.67 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.92 | 1.20 | |
| Nurse aides | 2.54 | 2.65 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 3.69 | 3.80 | 4.09 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 35.2%
- Nurse staff turnover, California median
- 36.4%
- RN turnover in a year
- 42.1%
- Administrators who left in a year
- 0
Homes report the hours to CMS in the Payroll-Based Journal.
Quality measures
A figure that CMS calculates from the assessments of residents. One example is the percentage of long-stay residents with a fall and a major injury.
| Measure (CMS text) | Residents | This home | California median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 6.5% | 8.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.1% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 2.8% | 8.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.5% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 16.3% | 9.1% | 13.4% |
For each measure in this table, CMS gives more points in the quality measure rating for a lower percentage. The site calculates the medians from the CMS file. What the CMS star ratings measure
Ownership
An organisation in the CMS ownership file. CMS records its role, for example an ownership interest, operational or managerial control, or a mortgage interest.
- Ownership type
- For-profit, limited liability company
- Legal business name
- Xingu River Holdings LLC
- Chain
- Links Healthcare Group (32 homes in the CMS chain file)
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forbright Bank | 5% or greater security interest | 1 Feb 2024 | |
| Links Healthcare Group LLC | Operational/managerial control | 1 Feb 2024 | |
| Links Support Services, LLC | Operational/managerial control | 1 Feb 2024 | |
| Links Healthcare Group LLC | Adp of the snf | 18 Jun 2025 | |
| Links Support Services, LLC | Adp of the snf | 18 Jun 2025 |
The site shows organisations only. It does not show the names of persons.
Other homes in Los Angeles County
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Californian Pasadena Healthcare | Pasadena | 3 of 5 | 17 | $0 | 20 Feb 2026 | |
| Gem Tcu | Pasadena | 1 of 5 | 21 | $27,808 | 19 Nov 2025 | |
| South Pasadena Care Center | South Pasadena | 1 of 5 | 31 | $0 | 24 Jul 2025 | |
| Villa Gardens Health Care Unit | Pasadena | 5 of 5 | 9 | $0 | 5 Dec 2025 | |
| York Healthcare & Wellness Centre | Los Angeles | 2 of 5 | 15 | $99,206 | 21 May 2026 | |
| Pasadena Grove Health Center | Pasadena | 2 of 5 | 24 | $0 | 3 Apr 2026 | |
| Foothill Heights Care Center | Pasadena | 3 of 5 | 19 | $9,390 | 7 May 2026 | |
| Pasadena Nursing Center | Pasadena | 2 of 5 | 25 | $23,160 | 17 Apr 2026 | |
| Alhambra Hospital Med Ctr DP/SNF | Alhambra | 4 of 5 | 8 | $0 | 3 Jul 2025 | |
| Cedar Pine Post Acute | Pasadena | 2 of 5 | 28 | $9,113 | 26 Jun 2026 | |
| Ivy Creek Healthcare & Wellness Centre | San Gabriel | 4 of 5 | 10 | $0 | 21 May 2026 | |
| San Gabriel Valley Medical Ctr D/P SNF | San Gabriel | 4 of 5 | 13 | $0 | 27 Apr 2026 |
Official channels
- Care Compare record of this nursing homeMedicare.gov. The official CMS record of this home.
- Contact information for State Survey AgenciesCMS. The web address and the telephone number of the State Survey Agency of each state. These agencies investigate complaints about nursing homes.
- Filing a complaintMedicare.gov. The page names the State Survey Agency as the place for a complaint about nursing home care or facility conditions.
- Eldercare LocatorAdministration for Community Living. A public service that connects older adults and their families to local services. Telephone: 1-800-677-1116.
Cite this page
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of The Bellefontaine Healthcare Center (CCN 056080). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/the-bellefontaine-healthcare-center-pasadena-ca-056080/
Provenance
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- CMS processed the data on
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Questions
- When was The Bellefontaine Healthcare Center last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 5 Jun 2026. It was a standard survey. It gave 17 citations. The standard survey before the last one was on 5 May 2025.
- Who operates The Bellefontaine Healthcare Center?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as for-profit, limited liability company. CMS lists the home in the chain Links Healthcare Group. The CMS ownership file names Links Healthcare Group LLC and Links Support Services, LLC for operational or managerial control. This site does not show the names of persons.
- Is The Bellefontaine Healthcare Center a Special Focus Facility?
- No. The CMS provider file lists no Special Focus status for this home. CMS lists 5 homes in California as Special Focus Facilities and 31 as candidates.
- Where does the data on this page come from?
- The data comes from the CMS Care Compare files for nursing homes. CMS processed the files on 1 Aug 2026. The Care Compare record on Medicare.gov is the official record of the home.