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Gem Transitional
716 South Fair Oaks Ave, Pasadena, CA 91105
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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
Positive Reviews:
- Staff are described as very friendly, caring, and professional, often going the extra mile to help residents.
- Some reviewers highlighted the cleanliness of the facility and the excellent rehabilitation team.
- Large portions of hot meals are provided three times a day.
- Several reviewers would highly recommend the facility for loved ones' care and rehab, praising the homie environment and the staff's teamwork.
Negative Reviews:
- Several complaints about the facility being dirty, with rusty and dirty commodes, and mattresses with holes.
- Reports of poor staff behavior, including rudeness and lack of compassion towards the elderly.
- Concerns over safety, with multiple reports of falls from beds and inadequate fall prevention measures.
- Issues with management of medical conditions, including a life-threatening incident involving mismanagement of diabetes.
- Complaints about lost personal items and negligence, such as throwing away a birthday cake with the patient's name on it.
- Facility described as understaffed by both reviewers and employees, affecting the quality of care.
- Some reviewers experienced or observed a lack of accountability and poor communication among staff.
Mixed Reviews:
- The quality of food received mixed reviews, with some finding it great and others terrible.
- Physical therapy services were praised, but the overall staffing and management were criticized.
- Facility conditions were a point of contention, with some noting signs of wear and the need for new equipment and remodeled bathrooms.
Reviews
THERES NOT ENOUGH STAFF THE DRS DO NOT CARE OR TRY TO MEET YOUR NEEDS . THE DIRECTOR IS HORRIBLE . IVE ALMOST DIED TWICE . I WAS ABOUT TO RETURN TO WALKING AND MY STAY HERE HAS ALMOST CRIPPLE ME AND SET ME BACK 4 MONTHS
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Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 5
Health inspection rating: 3
Staffing rating: 5
Quality measure rating: 5
Long-term quality measure rating:
5
Short-term quality measure rating:
5
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: April 1, 1972
Ownership type: For Profit
Provider
type: Medicare and Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 75
Total current residents: 58
Facility is located in a hospital: No
Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
Resident and family council: None
Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines
Number of
facility
incidents: 3
Number of
substantiated complaints: 7
Number of payment denials: 0
Number of fines: 2
Total cost of fines: $15650
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth and Fire Safety Deficiencies
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.
| Scope | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Severity of Deficiency | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G | H | I |
| No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy | D | E | F |
| No actual harm with potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
Fire Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-10-27 | 2022-11-14 | F | Egress Deficiencies | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. |
| 2022-10-27 | 2022-11-14 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire. |
| 2022-10-27 | 2022-11-14 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. |
| 2022-03-11 | 2022-06-14 | D | Construction Deficiencies | Satisfy building requirements after a repair, renovation, modification, or change of user/occupancy. |
| 2022-03-11 | 2022-06-14 | F | Egress Deficiencies | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. |
| 2022-03-11 | 2022-06-14 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. |
| 2022-03-11 | 2022-06-14 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2022-03-11 | 2022-06-14 | D | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. |
| 2019-11-21 | 2019-12-18 | F | Egress Deficiencies | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. |
| 2019-11-21 | 2019-12-18 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Construct fire resistant interior walls. |
| 2019-11-21 | 2019-12-18 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire. |
| 2019-11-21 | 2019-12-18 | D | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. |
| 2019-11-21 | 2019-12-18 | F | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. |
| 2018-11-30 | 2019-01-02 | D | Egress Deficiencies | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. |
| 2018-11-30 | 2019-01-02 | E | Egress Deficiencies | Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. |
| 2018-11-30 | 2019-01-02 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. |
| 2018-11-30 | 2019-01-02 | D | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. |
Health Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-06-06 | 2023-07-05 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. |
| 2023-04-05 | 2023-05-05 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| 2023-03-03 | 2023-04-01 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | 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 limited. |
| 2022-12-07 | 2023-01-05 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. |
| 2022-12-07 | 2023-01-05 | E | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | 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 limited. |
| 2022-12-07 | 2023-01-05 | G | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. |
| 2022-10-28 | 2022-11-24 | E | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. |
| 2022-10-28 | 2022-11-24 | E | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. |
| 2022-10-28 | 2022-11-24 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. |
| 2022-10-28 | 2022-11-24 | E | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
| 2022-10-28 | 2022-11-24 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. |
| 2022-10-28 | 2022-11-24 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. |
| 2022-10-28 | 2022-11-24 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. |
| 2022-10-28 | 2022-11-24 | E | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. |
| 2022-10-28 | 2022-11-24 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. |
| 2022-10-28 | 2022-11-24 | D | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. |
| 2022-10-28 | 2022-11-24 | E | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. |
| 2022-10-28 | 2022-11-24 | E | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2022-07-30 | 2022-09-09 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. |
| 2022-02-25 | 2022-04-20 | D | Infection Control Deficiencies | Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. |
| 2021-11-30 | 2021-12-09 | D | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. |
| 2019-11-21 | 2019-12-18 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. |
| 2019-11-21 | 2019-12-18 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. |
| 2019-11-21 | 2019-12-18 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. |
| 2019-11-21 | 2019-12-18 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. |
| 2019-11-21 | 2019-12-18 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. |
| 2019-11-21 | 2019-12-18 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. |
| 2019-11-21 | 2019-12-18 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | 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 limited. |
| 2019-11-21 | 2019-12-18 | D | Administration Deficiencies | Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. |
| 2019-11-21 | 2019-12-18 | D | Environmental Deficiencies | Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both. |
| 2021-07-15 | 2021-08-23 | D | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2020-10-29 | 2020-11-09 | E | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2018-11-30 | 2018-12-26 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. |
| 2018-11-30 | 2018-12-26 | E | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. |
| 2018-11-30 | 2018-12-26 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. |
| 2018-11-30 | 2018-12-26 | D | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft. |
| 2018-11-30 | 2018-12-26 | B | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. |
| 2018-11-30 | 2018-12-26 | D | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. |
| 2018-11-30 | 2018-12-26 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. |
| 2018-11-30 | 2018-12-26 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. |
| 2018-11-30 | 2018-12-26 | E | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. |
| 2018-11-30 | 2018-12-26 | B | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. |
| 2018-11-30 | 2018-12-26 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. |
| 2018-11-30 | 2018-12-26 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. |
| 2018-11-30 | 2018-12-26 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. |
| 2018-11-30 | 2018-12-26 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| 2018-11-30 | 2018-12-26 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. |
| 2018-11-30 | 2018-12-26 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. |
| 2018-11-30 | 2018-12-26 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. |
| 2018-11-30 | 2018-12-26 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. |
| 2018-11-30 | 2018-12-26 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. |
| 2018-11-30 | 2018-12-26 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | 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 limited. |
| 2018-11-30 | 2018-12-26 | E | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | 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. |
| 2018-11-30 | 2018-12-26 | E | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
| 2018-11-30 | 2018-12-26 | D | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2018-11-30 | 2018-12-26 | D | Environmental Deficiencies | Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both. |
Fines
| Fine Date | Fine Amount |
|---|---|
| 2021-06-28 | $650 |
| 2022-10-28 | $15,000 |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Pasadena which is 1.0 miles away and has a population of 142,250 (small city).
- The average income is $286,209, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 83
- Low Temperature: 58
- Average Temperature: 70.4
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 46 days of rain and 318 days of sun
- Precipitation: 0.5 inches a year
- The median age is 37.6 years old, high compared to other cities.
- 3.25% of the population are Veterans which is a low percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
- 28.67% of the population are Foreign-born which is a high percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
- The population is 1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 13% Asian, 9% Black or African-American, 30% Hispanic or Latino, and 44% White.
- The crime rate is 2.89 per 100 people which is average compared to other cities.
- Violent Crime: 0.54 incidents per 100 people
- Property Crime: 1.9 incidents per 100 people
- Drug-Related Crime: 0.2 incidents per 100 people
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 80.56 years old, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
- Air Quality: Good Days 18.0, Moderate Days 131.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 21.0, Unhealthy Days 12.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0
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Supermarkets
Trader Joe's
0.2 miles awayVons
0.3 miles awayWhole Foods Market
0.3 miles awayRalphs
0.9 miles awayPavilions 2224
1.0 miles awayTransportation
Fillmore
0.1 miles awayDel Mar
0.6 miles awayBus Stations
Pasadena ARTS
0.8 miles awayMetro
0.8 miles awayColorado / Raymond
0.8 miles awayColorado / De Lacey
0.8 miles awayColorado / Fair Oaks
0.9 miles awayBanks
Bank of America
0.2 miles awayCitibank
0.3 miles awayCentral Credit Union
0.3 miles awayBoston Private Bank & Trust
1.0 miles awaySchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union
1.0 miles awayHospitals
Huntington Hospital
0.0 miles awayAlhambra Hospital Medical Center
3.0 miles awayLas Encinas Hospital
3.3 miles awaySan Gabriel Valley Medical Center
3.3 miles awayEndoCare Center, Endodontic Office of Dr. John Yu
3.4 miles awayPharmacies
CVS Pharmacy
0.1 miles awayFair Oaks Pharmacy
1.2 miles awayRite Aid
1.3 miles awayWalgreens
1.9 miles awayCVS
2.8 miles awayDentists
City Dental
1.1 miles awayPasadena Dentistry
1.2 miles awayDental Center of Highland Park
2.9 miles awayM&M Dental
2.9 miles awayEndoCare Center, Endodontic Office of Dr. John Yu
3.4 miles awayParks
Pasadena
0.3 miles awaySinger Park
0.3 miles awayArlington Garden
0.4 miles awayCentral Park
0.5 miles awayAllendale Park
0.5 miles awayPlaces of Worship
Thien Hau Temple
7.1 miles awayLa Iglesia de Nuestra Señora la Reina de los Ángeles
7.3 miles awayWilshire Boulevard Temple
10.2 miles awayFirst Congregational Church
25.2 miles awayShopping
The Colonnade Mall
1.1 miles awayStrip Mall
4.0 miles awayEagle Rock Plaza
4.2 miles awayWestfield Santa Anita Mall
5.5 miles awayThe Exchange
6.0 miles awayCulture
Pasadena Civic Auditorium
0.8 miles awayAmbassador Auditorium
0.8 miles awayRaymond Renaissance Theater
1.0 miles awayArmory Center for the Arts
1.0 miles awayGrace Nicholson Art Gallery
1.0 miles awayRestaurants
My Vegan
0.1 miles awayPizza Hut
0.2 miles awayPitfire Artisan Pizza
0.2 miles awayGuisados
0.2 miles awayIHOP
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