Nursing homes › California › Pasadena › The Bellefontaine Healthcare Center
150 Bellefontaine St, Pasadena, CA 91105 · (626) 796-1103 · 130 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Links Healthcare Group, a group operating 32 facilities in 2 states. Group record: average rating 2.9/5, 3 abuse citation icons, 0 facilities on the Special Focus list, $478,823 in federal fines. This facility rates above its group average (2.9/5).
Total nurse staffing: 4.02 (California median: 4.24). RN hours: 0.56. Weekend total: 3.69. Nursing staff turnover: 35%.
All-time on record: 58 deficiency citations, including 1 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-05 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Health | corrected 2026-07-02 |
| 2026-06-05 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2026-07-02 |
| 2026-06-05 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | E | Health | corrected 2026-07-02 |
| 2026-06-05 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | E | Health | corrected 2026-07-02 |
| 2026-06-05 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Health | corrected 2026-07-02 |
| 2026-06-05 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | D | Health | corrected 2026-07-02 |
| 2026-06-05 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Health | corrected 2026-07-02 |
| 2026-06-05 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Health | corrected 2026-07-02 |
| 2026-06-05 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | D | Health | corrected 2026-07-02 |
| 2026-06-05 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | D | Health | corrected 2026-07-02 |
| 2026-06-05 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Health | corrected 2026-07-02 |
| 2026-06-05 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Health | corrected 2026-07-02 |
| 2026-06-05 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | D | Health | corrected 2026-07-02 |
| 2026-06-05 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Health | corrected 2026-07-02 |
| 2026-06-05 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | D | Health | corrected 2026-07-02 |
| 2026-06-05 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2026-07-02 |
| 2026-06-05 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | D | Health | corrected 2026-07-02 |
| 2025-12-08 | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-12-22 |
| 2025-09-09 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-09-19 |
| 2025-08-27 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-09-16 |
| 2025-05-21 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | J | complaint | corrected 2025-06-13 |
| 2025-05-05 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | E | Health | corrected 2025-05-28 |
| 2025-05-05 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2025-05-28 |
| 2025-05-05 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Health | corrected 2025-05-28 |
| 2025-05-05 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Health | corrected 2025-05-28 |
| 2025-05-05 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Health | corrected 2025-05-28 |
| 2025-05-05 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Health | corrected 2025-05-28 |
| 2025-05-05 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Health | corrected 2025-05-28 |
| 2025-05-05 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Health | corrected 2025-05-28 |
| 2025-05-05 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2025-05-28 |
| 2025-05-05 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Health | corrected 2025-05-28 |
| 2025-05-05 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Health | corrected 2025-05-28 |
| 2025-05-05 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Health | corrected 2025-05-28 |
| 2025-05-05 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Health | corrected 2025-05-28 |
| 2025-05-05 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D | Health | corrected 2025-05-28 |
| 2025-05-05 | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. | D | Health | corrected 2025-05-28 |
| 2025-04-16 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-04-25 |
| 2024-08-13 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | E | complaint | corrected 2024-08-30 |
| 2024-08-13 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E | complaint | corrected 2024-08-30 |
| 2024-08-13 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-08-30 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-21 | Fine | $14,414 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RODRIGUEZ, CURTIS | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/01/2024 |
| TILFORD, TOBY | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/01/2024 |
| LINKS HEALTHCARE GROUP LLC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/01/2024 |
| LINKS SUPPORT SERVICES, LLC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/01/2024 |
| BEARDSLEY, MARY | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/01/2024 |
| BERNHOLZ, VICTORIA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/01/2024 |
| CARTER, MELISSA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/01/2024 |
| CHAPMAN, MAYNOR | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/01/2024 |
| EHMAN, CHRISTOPHER | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/01/2024 |
| FROJELIN, ANTONETTE | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/01/2024 |
| PENUELA, LEIZL | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/01/2024 |
| RODRIGUEZ, CURTIS | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/01/2024 |
| TILFORD, TOBY | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/01/2024 |
How to cite this page: CareRecords, “The Bellefontaine Healthcare Center — compliance, penalty and ownership record” (CCN 056080), compiled from the CMS Provider Data Catalog, July 2026 release. https://carerecords.org/nursing-home/the-bellefontaine-healthcare-center-pasadena-ca/
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 056080. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.