Villa Gardens Health Care Unit
842 East Villa Street, Pasadena, CA 91101 · (626) 796-8162
Non profit - Corporation · 54 certified beds
Villa Gardens Health Care Unit has a 5-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in December 2025, found 9 citations (the California average is 15.6). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on December 5, 2025 found 9 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.December 5, 2025 · F0727 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.December 5, 2025 · F0755 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.December 5, 2025 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.December 5, 2025 · F0814 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.December 5, 2025 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.December 5, 2025 · F0582 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.December 5, 2025 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.December 5, 2025 · F0759 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.December 5, 2025 · F0881 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 2 citations.
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.January 31, 2024 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.January 31, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | California average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 5.06 | 4.52 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.55 | 0.67 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.56 | 1.20 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.95 | 2.65 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 21.8% | 36.7% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 54 |
| Average residents per day | 43.5 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | Yes |
Nursing homes nearby
- Saint Vincent Healthcare Pasadena · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Foothill Heights Care Center Pasadena · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- The Bellefontaine Healthcare Center Pasadena · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Camellia Gardens Care Center Pasadena · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Pasadena Park Healthcare and Wellness Center Pasadena · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
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