Nursing Homes · Pasadena, CA
Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Gem Tcu
716 South Fair Oaks Ave · Pasadena, CA 91105 · 75 certified beds
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About Gem Tcu
Gem Tcu is a nursing home in Pasadena, California. Its capacity is 75 beds, below the Los Angeles County median of 99 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Abraham Bak & Menachem Gastwirth. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 89 citations, the most recent on May 6, 2026. CMS also lists 1 fine or payment denial against it. Nurse staffing averages 4.50 hours per resident per day. It is one of 13 nursing homes listed in Pasadena. Residents and families can raise concerns with the Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman at 1-800-231-4024. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
1.0Staffing
2.0Quality measures
3.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (89)
Records from June 2023 to May 2026.
August 5, 2025
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 8, 2025.
May 17, 2025
Tag F0627Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 12, 2025.
May 16, 2025
Tag F0742Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.
Severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy. Corrected June 11, 2025.
May 16, 2025
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected June 11, 2025.
May 8, 2025
Tag F0881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 11, 2025.
May 8, 2025
Tag F0882Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 11, 2025.
May 7, 2025
Tag F0607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 11, 2025.
May 3, 2025
Tag F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 11, 2025.
May 3, 2025
Tag F0806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 11, 2025.
April 28, 2025
Tag F0806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 9, 2025.
April 28, 2025
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 9, 2025.
April 1, 2025
Tag F0756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 25, 2025.
April 1, 2025
Tag F0758Implement 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 l….
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 25, 2025.
April 1, 2025
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 25, 2025.
March 20, 2025
Tag F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 8, 2025.
February 25, 2025
Tag F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 21, 2025.
February 25, 2025
Tag F0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 21, 2025.
January 29, 2025
Tag F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 20, 2025.
January 13, 2025
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 31, 2025.
January 13, 2025
Tag F0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 31, 2025.
Penalties (1)
Total fines: $27,808
May 16, 2025 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $27,808 against this nursing home on May 16, 2025.
Staffing
4.50 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, up from 4.38 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For profit
Part of Abraham Bak & Menachem Gastwirth, a chain of 19 nursing homes.
Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 2.6 overall, 2.4 for health inspections, 3.2 for staffing, 3.8 for quality measures.
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in California.
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