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Gem Tcu

716 South Fair Oaks Ave · Pasadena, CA 91105 · 75 certified beds

(626) 737-0560

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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

1.0

Staffing

2.0

Quality measures

3.0

CMS Care Compare, October 2026.

Inspection history (89)

Records from June 2023 to May 2026.

  • October 26, 2023

    Tag F0695

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 10, 2023.

  • October 26, 2023

    Tag F0814

    Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 10, 2023.

  • October 26, 2023

    Tag F0761

    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 10, 2023.

  • October 26, 2023

    Tag 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 l….

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 10, 2023.

  • October 26, 2023

    Tag F0656

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 10, 2023.

  • October 5, 2023

    Tag F0689

    Ensure 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 October 31, 2023.

  • August 8, 2023

    Tag F0550

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 1, 2023.

  • June 22, 2023

    Tag F0609

    Timely 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 July 1, 2023.

  • June 6, 2023

    Tag F0550

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 5, 2023.

See the source data on data.cms.gov (opens in a new tab)

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.

See the source data on data.cms.gov (opens in a new tab)

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.

Nursing Homes

California median$12,167/mo

Nearby alternatives

Other licensed providers in Pasadena.

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