Brighton Care Center
Brighton Care Center – Medicare Certified Since 1989
Brighton Care Center is a Medicare and Medicaid certified skilled nursing facility located in Pasadena, California. This facility has been serving the community for 37 years. A Medicare-certified skilled nursing facility provides 24-hour nursing care, rehabilitation services, and assistance with activities of daily living for patients who need skilled nursing or rehabilitation services on a daily basis.
This facility has 99 certified beds with a current occupancy rate of 90% (averaging 89 residents per day), which is high. Skilled nursing facilities provide 24-hour nursing care for patients who need rehabilitation services after a hospital stay or ongoing care for chronic conditions. Services include skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and assistance with daily activities.
Staffing Levels: Based on CMS payroll data, this facility provides approximately 4.24 hours of total nursing care per resident per day (2.4 hours from CNAs, 1.36 hours from LPNs, 0.48 hours from RNs). Physical therapy staffing is 0.11 hours per resident per day. This staffing level meets research-recommended quality thresholds.
Medicare Quality Ratings: According to CMS, Brighton Care Center has an overall quality rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below average compared to other nursing homes nationwide. Individual category ratings are: health inspection: 2 stars, staffing: 3 stars, quality measures: 3 stars.
Medicare Coverage: Medicare covers skilled nursing facility care for up to 100 days following a qualifying hospital stay of at least 3 days. Days 1-20 are fully covered by Medicare, days 21-100 require a daily coinsurance payment. Many residents also use Medicaid, private insurance, or pay privately for long-term stays.
Questions to Ask: When visiting a nursing home, ask about: staff-to-resident ratios and RN coverage around the clock, how they handle medical emergencies, activities and therapy programs, how they communicate with families, their approach to falls prevention, and policies for managing resident complaints.
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Quality ratings and facility data are updated periodically by CMS. We recommend verifying current information at Medicare Care Compare.
Local Comparison Snapshot
How Brighton Care Center compares to 377 facilities in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA
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Ratings and staffing data typically reflect the most recent quarterly reporting period available.
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Medicare Star Ratings
Official CMS ratings based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Data as of December 2025
Star Ratings History
Quarterly performance from 2013-2026
How Does This Facility Compare?
Compared to 377 other nursing homes in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA
Based on CMS Medicare star ratings. Higher ratings indicate better performance.
Staffing Hours per Resident Day
Staffing data from CMS Payroll-Based Journal. Higher hours generally indicate more direct care time.
Staff Turnover Rate
Lower turnover rates generally indicate a more stable workforce and better continuity of care.
Agency/Contract Staff Usage
Lower agency usage often indicates better staff retention. High agency rates (>30%) may suggest staffing challenges.
Agency Staff Trends
Historical agency/contract staff usage by role
Data from CMS Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ). Agency % = contractor hours / total hours.
Direct Care Staffing
Average minutes of direct nursing care per resident per day
Data as of December 2025
Staffing Trends
Direct care minutes per resident per day
Occupancy Rate History
Average daily residents as a percentage of certified beds
Data from CMS Provider Info files. Occupancy = Average Residents per Day / Certified Beds.
Staff Turnover History
Annual percentage of nursing staff who left the facility
Data as of December 2025
Data from CMS Payroll-Based Journal. Turnover = staff who left during the year / total staff.
Average Daily Rate
Average daily charge for care at this facility
Based on CMS Cost Report data (inpatient revenue ÷ total patient days)
Data Source: Financial data from CMS Skilled Nursing Facility Cost Reports. Data typically lags 1-2 years. This information is for educational purposes only and should not be the sole basis for financial or care decisions. CareListings does not guarantee accuracy.
Financial Health
Comprehensive financial indicators from CMS Cost Reports
Data from fiscal year 2023 (most recent available - cost report data lags ~2 years)
Staff Investment: Higher spending per resident often correlates with better care quality.
Payer Mix: Shows revenue sources. Higher Medicare % typically means more post-acute/rehab care; higher Medicaid % indicates more long-term care residents.
Nonprofit/Government: May operate with lower margins while still providing quality care due to community mission.
Data Source: All financial data on this page comes from CMS Skilled Nursing Facility Cost Reports submitted by the facility to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. This information is provided for educational purposes only and should not be the sole basis for any financial or care decisions. Cost report data typically lags 1-2 years. CareListings does not guarantee the accuracy of this data.
Who Stays Here
Breakdown of residents by payment type
Based on fiscal year 2023 cost report data
Average Length of Stay
How long residents typically stay at this facility
Based on fiscal year 2023 cost report data
Services
Comprehensive skilled nursing services, rehabilitation programs, and medical care in PASADENA
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Brighton Care Center exceeded every expectation. The facility is absolutely beautiful—clean, modern, and full of natural light. It feels more like a boutique hotel than a nursing home, which made such a difference in creating a positive and calming atmosphere. The level of care here is what truly sets Brighton apart. The staff were warm, attentive, and incredibly professional. They treated my loved one with compassion and respect every step of the way. Any questions we had were answered quickly, and communication with the nursing team was always clear and reassuring. It’s rare to find a place that checks every box—gorgeous setting, exceptional care, and a team that genuinely goes the extra mile. I can’t thank them enough for the peace of mind they gave our family. Highly recommend Brighton Care Center to anyone in need of skilled nursing care!!!
I volunteered with Family Clinics years ago, and one of the facilties I visited was Brighton Care Center in Pasadena. Now I am a resident at this Facility. I am very happy with the Rehab department. They have been helping me recover from a fall, and I am recovering very well. Thank you to Jon, Christian and all the rehab staff for their amazing care and dedication to my recovery.
My grandfather received physical therapy at Brighton Care Facility in Pasadena, and I can’t say enough wonderful things about his therapist, Mark Tavera. From the very beginning, Mark not only worked diligently with my grandfather on his recovery, but he also showed an incredible amount of compassion, kindness, and empathy. There were moments when my grandfather was feeling down, but Mark always found a way to lift his spirits and keep him motivated. His encouragement and genuine care made a huge difference in my grandfather’s healing journey. Mark treated him as more than just a patient—he treated him like family. We are so grateful for the progress my grandfather has made, but even more grateful for the positivity and support Mark provided along the way. He is truly an amazing person and therapist, and Brighton Care Facility is very lucky to have him on their team.
I am very happy with everything here. All the employees here were great. I would recommend this place to anybody. The rehab department was amazing. It’s always clean and smells fresh. All the staff treated me with respect, and took great care of me during my time here.
Today I came to see my grandmother and I was amazed how happy she was as soon as I came in she was in the activities section I loved to see how they do things for the patients the receptionist was so friendly and greeted me as soon as I walked in. When I took her to her room the nurses where very nice and asked if I needed anything. If we ever need short term care we will definitely come back to Brighton care.
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