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Health Inspection

Cedar Pine Post Acute

June 26, 2026 · Pasadena, CA · 1640 N. Fair Oaks Avenue
Citations 17
CMS Rating 2/5
Beds 99
Provider ID 555213
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Inspection Summary

Cedar Pine Post Acute in PASADENA, CA — inspection on June 26, 2026.

Found 17 citations. Severity: Standard violations.

Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.

Inspection Findings

FF0550
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited Cedar Pine Post Acute in PASADENA, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0550 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-06-26.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 17 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Cedar Pine Post Acute.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-07-20.

Federal health inspectors cited Cedar Pine Post Acute in PASADENA, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0558 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-06-26.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 17 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Cedar Pine Post Acute.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-07-20.

Federal health inspectors cited Cedar Pine Post Acute in PASADENA, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0584 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-06-26.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: 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.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 17 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Cedar Pine Post Acute.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-07-20.

Federal health inspectors cited Cedar Pine Post Acute in PASADENA, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0656 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-06-26.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 17 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Cedar Pine Post Acute.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-07-14.

Federal health inspectors cited Cedar Pine Post Acute in PASADENA, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0676 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-06-26.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 17 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Cedar Pine Post Acute.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-07-20.

Federal health inspectors cited Cedar Pine Post Acute in PASADENA, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0684 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-06-26.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 17 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Cedar Pine Post Acute.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-07-20.

Federal health inspectors cited Cedar Pine Post Acute in PASADENA, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0686 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-06-26.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 17 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Cedar Pine Post Acute.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-06-29.

Federal health inspectors cited Cedar Pine Post Acute in PASADENA, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0690 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-06-26.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 17 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Cedar Pine Post Acute.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-07-13.

Federal health inspectors cited Cedar Pine Post Acute in PASADENA, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0695 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-06-26.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 17 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Cedar Pine Post Acute.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-07-20.

Federal health inspectors cited Cedar Pine Post Acute in PASADENA, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0698 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-06-26.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 17 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Cedar Pine Post Acute.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-06-29.

Federal health inspectors cited Cedar Pine Post Acute in PASADENA, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0755 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-06-26.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 17 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Cedar Pine Post Acute.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-06-30.

Federal health inspectors cited Cedar Pine Post Acute in PASADENA, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0756 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-06-26.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 17 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Cedar Pine Post Acute.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-07-14.

Federal health inspectors cited Cedar Pine Post Acute in PASADENA, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0757 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-06-26.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 17 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Cedar Pine Post Acute.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-07-20.

Federal health inspectors cited Cedar Pine Post Acute in PASADENA, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0759 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-06-26.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 17 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Cedar Pine Post Acute.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-06-30.

Federal health inspectors cited Cedar Pine Post Acute in PASADENA, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0760 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-06-26.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 17 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Cedar Pine Post Acute.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-06-30.

Federal health inspectors cited Cedar Pine Post Acute in PASADENA, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0842 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-06-26.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 17 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Cedar Pine Post Acute.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-06-29.

Federal health inspectors cited Cedar Pine Post Acute in PASADENA, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0880 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-06-26.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 17 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Cedar Pine Post Acute.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-07-20.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an F-tag violation?
F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.
Were these violations corrected?
Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.
How often do nursing home inspections happen?
CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.
What should families do about these violations?
Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in PASADENA, CA, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.
Where can I see the full inspection report?
Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from Cedar Pine Post Acute or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.


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About This Inspection Report

Source: This inspection report was downloaded directly from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) via Medicare.gov. CMS releases nursing home inspection reports in bulk. The findings reflect what state surveyors documented in the official Form CMS-2567 Statement of Deficiencies on the date of the inspection.

Plan of correction not included: The CMS report we receive does not include the facility's plan of correction. Facilities submit plans of correction separately to their state survey agency and those responses may not appear in CMS public data at the time of release. The absence of a plan of correction in this report does not mean one was not filed. Readers who want information about corrective steps taken by the facility are encouraged to contact the facility or their state survey agency directly.

Corrections may have been made: This report reflects conditions observed on the date of the survey. The facility may have implemented staffing changes, additional training, policy revisions, or other corrective actions since this report was issued. We publish what CMS provides and encourage readers to seek current information from the facility.