FOOTHILL HEIGHTS CARE CENTER
1515 NORTH FAIR OAKS AVE, Pasadena, CA 91103
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How FOOTHILL HEIGHTS CARE CENTER Compares
FOOTHILL HEIGHTS CARE CENTER is a 49-bed for-profit nursing facility in Pasadena, California. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the California average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (4 stars), while staffing (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (37.9%) is above the California average of 12.1% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 49 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 91% occupied.
Among the 13 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Pasadena, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 2.4 stars.
By the numbers vs. California average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 37.9% — worse than the California average of 12.1% (213% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 1.9% — worse than the California average of 1.6%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.3% — better than the California average of 4.3% (47% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 12.5% — better than the California average of 22.9% (45% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 5, 2026) measured against California averages across 1165 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask FOOTHILL HEIGHTS CARE CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing FOOTHILL HEIGHTS CARE CENTER with other nursing homes in Pasadena.
How is FOOTHILL HEIGHTS CARE CENTER addressing its staffing levels rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is FOOTHILL HEIGHTS CARE CENTER doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 37.9% here versus 12.1% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help FOOTHILL HEIGHTS CARE CENTER keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 2.3% here versus 4.3% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does FOOTHILL HEIGHTS CARE CENTER maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 91% occupancy across 49 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at FOOTHILL HEIGHTS CARE CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains FOOTHILL HEIGHTS CARE CENTER's rating advantage in Pasadena?
Its 3-star overall rating is above the local average of 2.4 stars across 13 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Pasadena
Pasadena sits in Los Angeles County, where adults 65 and older make up about 13.6% of the population — a share of seniors in line with California as a whole (14.3% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 1,370,141 (13.6%)
- Median age
- 36.7 years
- Median household income
- $71,358
- Median home value
- $615,500
Demographics for Los Angeles County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Pasadena.
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