The Bellefontaine Healthcare Center
Pasadena, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 056080) · 130 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $14,414
Phone: (626) 796-1103 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The Bellefontaine Healthcare Center has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the California state average of 3.16. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
The Bellefontaine Healthcare Center reports total nurse hours of 4.02 per resident per day, including 0.56 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 35.2% and a CMS staffing rating of 3 stars.
The Bellefontaine Healthcare Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $14,414.00, and 0 payment denials. CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
The Bellefontaine Healthcare Center is a for-profit (Limited Liability Company) nursing home in Pasadena, Los Angeles County, California, certified for 130 beds with an average of 118.4 residents. The facility has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since 1970-01-01, accepting both Medicare and Medicaid.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the California state average of 3.16. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2 stars, quality measures rating of 5 stars, and staffing rating of 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of 4.02, including 0.56 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 35.2%.
On penalties: CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $14,414.00, and 0 payment denials for this facility. There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus status recorded for this facility in the supplied data.
The Bellefontaine Healthcare Center is part of the Links Healthcare Group chain, which operates 32 facilities with an average chain rating of 2.9 stars. Ownership has not changed in the last 12 months according to CMS records.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should consult the official Care Compare listing for the most current figures.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The overall rating is 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the California state average of 3.16.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse hours are 4.02 per resident per day, with 0.56 RN hours per resident per day, and nursing staff turnover is 35.2%. The CMS staffing rating is 3 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $14,414.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon flag or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 130 beds and has an average of 118.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit Limited Liability Company and is part of the Links Healthcare Group chain, which operates 32 facilities with an average rating of 2.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on 1970-01-01.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings: health inspection (2 stars), quality measures (5 stars), and staffing (3 stars) for this facility.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 6267961103 and verify on Medicare Care Compare (https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/056080?state=CA).
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 6267961103 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current CMS record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/056080?state=CA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.