Saint Vincent Healthcare
Inspection Findings
F-Tag F0550
Federal health inspectors cited SAINT VINCENT HEALTHCARE in PASADENA, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0550 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-11-21.
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 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 11 deficiencies cited during this inspection of SAINT VINCENT HEALTHCARE.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-11-25.
F-Tag F0583
Federal health inspectors cited SAINT VINCENT HEALTHCARE in PASADENA, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0583 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-11-21.
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
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 11 deficiencies cited during this inspection of SAINT VINCENT HEALTHCARE.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-11-25.
F-Tag F0645
Federal health inspectors cited SAINT VINCENT HEALTHCARE in PASADENA, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0645 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-11-21.
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
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 11 deficiencies cited during this inspection of SAINT VINCENT HEALTHCARE.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-11-25.
F-Tag F0684
Federal health inspectors cited SAINT VINCENT HEALTHCARE in PASADENA, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0684 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-11-21.
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 11 deficiencies cited during this inspection of SAINT VINCENT HEALTHCARE.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-11-25.
F-Tag F0689
Federal health inspectors cited SAINT VINCENT HEALTHCARE in PASADENA, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0689 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-11-21.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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 11 deficiencies cited during this inspection of SAINT VINCENT HEALTHCARE.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-12-01.
F-Tag F0698
Federal health inspectors cited SAINT VINCENT HEALTHCARE in PASADENA, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0698 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-11-21.
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 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 11 deficiencies cited during this inspection of SAINT VINCENT HEALTHCARE.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-11-25.
F-Tag F0755
Federal health inspectors cited SAINT VINCENT HEALTHCARE in PASADENA, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0755 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-11-21.
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 11 deficiencies cited during this inspection of SAINT VINCENT HEALTHCARE.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-11-25.
F-Tag F0814
Federal health inspectors cited SAINT VINCENT HEALTHCARE in PASADENA, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0814 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-11-21.
Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
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 11 deficiencies cited during this inspection of SAINT VINCENT HEALTHCARE.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-12-01.
F-Tag F0849
Federal health inspectors cited SAINT VINCENT HEALTHCARE in PASADENA, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0849 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-11-21.
Category: Administration Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
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 11 deficiencies cited during this inspection of SAINT VINCENT HEALTHCARE.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-11-25.
F-Tag F0911
Federal health inspectors cited SAINT VINCENT HEALTHCARE in PASADENA, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0911 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-11-21.
Category: Environmental Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure resident rooms hold no more than 4 residents; for new construction after November 28, 2016, rooms hold no more than 2 residents.
Scope/Severity Level B: isolated, no actual harm with potential for minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 11 deficiencies cited during this inspection of SAINT VINCENT HEALTHCARE.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-12-01.
F-Tag F0912
Federal health inspectors cited SAINT VINCENT HEALTHCARE in PASADENA, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0912 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-11-21.
Category: Environmental Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Scope/Severity Level B: isolated, no actual harm with potential for minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 11 deficiencies cited during this inspection of SAINT VINCENT HEALTHCARE.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-12-01.
SAINT VINCENT HEALTHCARE in PASADENA, CA inspection on recent inspection.
Found 0 violation(s). Severity: Standard violations. Status: 0 corrected, 0 pending.
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 SAINT VINCENT HEALTHCARE or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.