Cedar Pine Post Acute

Cedar Pine Post Acute is a skilled nursing facility located at 1640 N. Fair Oaks Avenue in Pasadena, California (ZIP code 91103), within Los Angeles County. The facility operates 99 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit corporation. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid patients. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Cedar Pine Post Acute holds an overall CMS star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, indicating a below-average performance in this domain relative to national benchmarks. The staffing rating is 4 out of 5, reflecting an above-average level of staffing compared to facilities nationwide. The quality measure rating is 5 out of 5, the highest possible score in that category, indicating strong performance on the clinical quality metrics tracked by CMS. These individual ratings are weighted and combined to produce the overall score. Cedar Pine Post Acute accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as forms of payment, making it accessible to beneficiaries of either federal program. Prospective residents or their representatives are advised to contact the facility directly at (626) 773-7969 to discuss specific payment options, private pay arrangements, and any additional insurance coverage that may apply. Availability of beds and specific program eligibility requirements may vary and should be confirmed with the facility's admissions staff. When viewed in the context of national data, Cedar Pine Post Acute presents a mixed profile. Its overall 2-star rating places it below the national average of 3.0 stars, largely influenced by its 1-star health inspection rating. However, its staffing rating of 4 stars and quality measure rating of 5 stars both exceed national averages, indicating relative strengths in those specific areas. Families and healthcare professionals reviewing this facility should consider each rating domain individually, as the overall star rating does not fully capture the variation across categories. CMS updates these ratings periodically, so consulting the most current data available through official federal sources is recommended when making care decisions.