North Lake Villas
Assisted Living, Hospice Care, Memory Care & Residential Care · Altadena, CA

North Lake Villas

Assisted Living, Hospice Care, Memory Care & Residential Care · Altadena, CA

Overview of North Lake Villas

Have fun in your later years at North Lake Villas, an idyllic community in Altadena, CA, offering assisted living and memory care. Residents can keep their peace of mind with a compassionate and well-trained team attending to their needs around the clock. The community also promotes a nurturing and stress-free environment, so those with memory-related needs can thrive despite their conditions.

To improve residents’ cognition, a fun-filled calendar of stimulating events and engaging activities is conducted. Mealtimes foster comfort and satisfy dietary needs with delightful and well-balanced dining options. The community also provides hospice care for residents’ comfort and safety. Residents can age with dignity with the community’s exceptional services and state-of-the-art amenities.

Capacity and availability

Residents per day
22
Bed community size
30-bed community Rank #1256 / 1645Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1256th out of 1,645 homes we track in California for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other California facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Years in operation
23 years in operation Rank #320 / 1507Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 320th out of 1,507 homes we track in California for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other California facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 63 / 100 Rank #949 / 2057Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 949th out of 2,057 homes we track in California for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across California facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Accredited)
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Occupancy

Occupancy rate
73%
Rank #843 / 1452Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 843rd out of 1,452 homes we track in California for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the California average, with its Statewide rank out of 1452. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Similar to the California average: 72.8%
Occupied beds
22 / 30
Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
IssuanceAugust 30, 2002
CountyLos Angeles
AccreditationsAlzheimer’s Association, San Gabriel Valley Elder Abuse Coalition, The Alzheimer’s Task Force, Fiduciary Round Table of San Gabriel Valley, Altadena Chamber of Commerce, MAPS of San Gabriel Valley, End of Life Coalition of San Gabriel Valley

Ownership & Operating Entity

North Lake Villas is legally operated by North Lake Villas, Inc., and administered by Nourit Braun.

Safety & Compliance

Safety FeaturesSecured & Alarmed exits

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Rehabilitation Services

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific ProgramsAssistance with all Activities of Daily Living, Memory Care Programs, Alzheimer’s memory in the making sessions

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Inspection History

In California, the Department of Social Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Public Health (for nursing homes) conduct inspections to ensure resident safety and regulatory compliance.

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the California state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Overall vs. CA average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 4 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (92% below)
• Serious citations (Type A) (100% below)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (75% below)
• Citations per inspection (98% below)

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 112 This facility has 92% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 12).↓ 92% better
Serious citations (Type A) Info Citations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action. 03 This facility has 100% fewer serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 3).↓ 100% better Rank #1 / 1433 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1st out of 1,433 homes we track in California for # of serious citations. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1433 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Moderate citations (Type B) Info Citations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards. 14 This facility has 75% fewer moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 75% better
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 0.14 This facility has 98% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.1 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 98% better

Inspections & Visits Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of official scheduled inspections, complaint visits and other regulatory visits. California counts each evaluation report, so one trip can count twice when it serves two purposes. 816 This facility has had 50% fewer total inspections than the California average (8 vs. CA avg 16). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 50% fewer
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 413 This facility has had 69% fewer complaint visits than the California average (4 vs. CA avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 69% fewer Rank #525 / 1387 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 525th out of 1,387 homes we track in California for # of complaint visits. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1387 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Other visits Info Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits. 07 This facility has had 100% fewer other visits than the California average (0 vs. CA avg 7). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 100% fewer
Official inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards. 44 This facility has official inspections in line with the California average (4 vs. CA avg 4).— At avg
Complaint investigations Info On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators. 310 This facility has had 70% fewer complaint investigations than the California average (3 vs. CA avg 10). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 70% fewer

What does this home offer?

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No pets allowed

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Housing Options: Private / Semi-Private Rooms

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Building Type: Single-story

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Housekeeping Services

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Social and Recreational Activities

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On-site Medical Care and Health Services

Managed by Nourit Braun

Administrator

Places of interest near North Lake Villas

Address 0.3 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Altadena's city center to North Lake Villas's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Info below is compiled from the CA Dept. of Social Services (CDSS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Visits or investigations linked to complaints, as counted in the state record (may differ from routine annual surveys).
Count of California state "Type A" citations — the state's most serious citation category (immediate or serious harm to residents), from California state inspection data.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Nikkei Senior Gardens
AL
MC
Arleta
106
Facility 106
CA AVG 103
Rank #674 / 1,645
No
56
Facility 56
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,180 / 2,057
8
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #325 / 1,387
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
17
Facility 17
CA AVG 13
Rank #481 / 1,507
84.0%
Facility 84.0%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #487 / 1,452
-Nikkei Senior Gardens And Cadence Sl Nikkei LLCStudio / 1 Bed
The Kensington Sierra Madre
AL
MC
Sierra Madre
106
Facility 106
CA AVG 103
Rank #674 / 1,645
Yes
86
Facility 86
CA AVG 58
Rank #267 / 2,057
17
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 13
Rank #845 / 1,387
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,244 / 1,433
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 13
Rank #652 / 1,507
84.0%
Facility 84.0%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #487 / 1,452
-Kensington Sm Gp, LLC &Kensington Senior Living LLCStudio / 1 Bed
North Lake Villas
AL
HOS
MC
RESC
Altadena
30
Facility 30
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,256 / 1,645
No
63
Facility 63
CA AVG 58
Rank #949 / 2,057
8
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #525 / 1,387
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
23
Facility 23
CA AVG 13
Rank #320 / 1,507
73.3%
Facility 73.3%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #843 / 1,452
A+North Lake Villas, IncPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms
Raya’s Paradise, Inc II
AL
HC
HOS
MC
RC
West Hollywood (Fairfax)
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,302 / 1,645
No
93
Facility 93
CA AVG 58
Rank #111 / 2,057
18
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #525 / 1,387
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #478 / 1,433
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 13
Rank #843 / 1,507
63.6%
Facility 63.6%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1,117 / 1,452
-Raya's Paradise IncShared Rooms
Diamond Senior Living
AL
Long Beach (Artcraft Manor)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,318 / 1,645
No
77
Facility 77
CA AVG 58
Rank #509 / 2,057
6
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,387
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,129 / 1,507
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #504 / 1,452
-Diamond Senior Living IncPrivate Room / Shared Room

Frequently Asked Questions about North Lake Villas

Is North Lake Villas in a walkable area?

North Lake Villas has a walk score of 63. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the occupancy rate at North Lake Villas?

North Lake Villas's occupancy is 73%.

How long has North Lake Villas been in business?

North Lake Villas has been operating for approximately 23 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at North Lake Villas?

No, North Lake Villas has a no-pet policy.

Who is the administrator of North Lake Villas?

Nourit Braun is the administrator of North Lake Villas.

How many beds does North Lake Villas have?

North Lake Villas has 30 beds.

Has North Lake Villas had any citations?

North Lake Villas has had 1 reported citation since 2021 according to records from California Department of Social Services (CDSS).

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