BRIGHTON CARE CENTER

Brighton Care Center is a long-term care facility located at 1836 N. Fair Oaks Ave in Pasadena, California (ZIP: 91103), within Los Angeles County. The facility operates with 99 certified beds and is owned by a for-profit limited liability company. Brighton Care Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, making it eligible to serve residents under either program. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to skilled nursing facilities based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Brighton Care Center holds an overall CMS star rating of 2 out of 5. This places the facility below the national average overall rating of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, reflecting the outcomes of state and federal inspection surveys conducted at the facility. The staffing rating is also 2 out of 5, which accounts for the levels of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nursing assistants relative to the resident population. The quality measure rating is 2 out of 5, based on clinical indicators such as rates of hospitalization, medication use, and functional status among residents. Brighton Care Center accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources, which broadens access for residents who qualify under either federal program. As a dually certified facility, it is subject to ongoing federal and state oversight requirements associated with participation in these programs. Prospective residents and their families should contact the facility directly at (626) 798-9125 to inquire about current bed availability, private pay options, and any additional accepted insurance types. Across all four CMS rating categories, Brighton Care Center scores below the national average of 3.0 stars. Facilities receiving a 2-star overall rating are generally considered to perform below average relative to other nursing homes nationally. The health inspection, staffing, and quality measure ratings each independently reflect specific operational aspects of the facility, and each falls in the below-average range. Individuals researching care options in the Pasadena area may wish to compare these figures against other facilities in Los Angeles County and consult the CMS Care Compare database for additional detail on inspection findings and staffing data.