GEM TCU
716 SOUTH FAIR OAKS AVE, Pasadena, CA 91105
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How GEM TCU Compares
GEM TCU is a 75-bed for-profit nursing facility in Pasadena, California. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the California average of 3.2 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 1 star. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (21.1%) is above the California average of 12.1% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 75 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 88% 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: 21.1% — worse than the California average of 12.1% (74% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 1.4% — better than the California average of 1.6%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 6.0% — worse than the California average of 4.3% (41% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 20.3% — better than the California average of 22.9%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 5, 2026) measured against California averages across 1165 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask GEM TCU
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing GEM TCU with other nursing homes in Pasadena.
How is GEM TCU addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is GEM TCU doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 21.1% here versus 12.1% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help GEM TCU keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.4% here versus 1.6% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at GEM TCU?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does GEM TCU lag behind other Pasadena options?
Its 1-star overall rating is below the local average of 2.4 stars across 13 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at GEM TCU?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
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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