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The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
A proud member of the Aura Collection of Communities, Gardens at Northridge is the premier choice in the city that many families and adults prefer because of its unwavering commitment to exceed expectations. Built on luxury, quality, and sophistication, the retirement home strives to redefine independent, assisted, and memory care living. Gardens at Northridge is committed to delivering an engaging, enriching, and relaxing lifestyle for a quality senior living experience in the renowned SoCal warmth and comfort.
The Aura difference is found in the quality care and forward-thinking approach for each individual to grow, learn, and connect in a vibrant environment. Community features include luxury amenities and services such as housekeeping, laundry, social events, recreational activities, fitness classes, gourmet meals at the restaurant-style dining hall, beautifully furnished apartments, 24-hour care, and an in-home emergency call system.
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
This home is ranked 203rd out of 346 homes in California. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
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Weekend Total Nursing
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 5h 1m per day |
Lower than the California average: 72.8%Gardens at Northridge is legally operated by Pacifica Devonshire Llc' Devonshire Mgr Llc, and administrated by Lisa Villasenor.
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.
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.
Citations
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 3 | 10 | This facility has 70% fewer total citations than a typical California nursing home (3 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 70% better |
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Serious citations (Type A)
Violations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action.
| 0 | 3 | This facility has 100% fewer serious citations (type a) than a typical California nursing home (0 vs. CA avg 3).↓ 100% better |
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Moderate citations (Type B)
Violations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards.
| 3 | 4 | This facility has 25% fewer moderate citations (type b) than a typical California nursing home (3 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 25% better |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2022.
| 0.8 | 2.5 | This facility has 68% fewer citations per year than a typical California nursing home (0.8 vs. CA avg 2.5).↓ 68% better |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 0.1 | 3.3 | This facility has 97% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California nursing home (0.1 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 97% better |
Inspections & Visits
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total visits
Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections.
| 26 | 16 | This facility has 63% more total visits than a typical California nursing home (26 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 63% worse |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 18 | 13 | This facility has 38% more complaint visits than a typical California nursing home (18 vs. CA avg 13).↑ 38% worse |
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Other visits
Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits.
| 5 | 7 | This facility has 29% fewer other visits than a typical California nursing home (5 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 29% better |
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Official inspections
Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.
| 3 | 4 | This facility has 25% fewer official inspections than a typical California nursing home (3 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 25% better |
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Complaint investigations
On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators.
| 14 | 10 | This facility has 40% more complaint investigations than a typical California nursing home (14 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 40% worse |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The facility’s inspection record is mostly clean, with no deficiencies cited during the most recent annual inspection on July 29, 2025. Two substantiated complaints in February 2025 involved improper billing practices, resulting in citations and a $5,250 reimbursement to a resident. Multiple other complaint investigations since 2023 found allegations unsubstantiated, including claims of neglect, abuse, and illegal eviction.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
Show Inspection ReportsCalifornia average 12.5
Last Health inspection on May 2025
California average 50.2
California average 4.65
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
45 of 80 citations resulted from standard inspections; 34 of 80 resulted from complaint investigations; and 1 of 80 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
100% better than California averageCalifornia average: 0.4
100% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 1
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Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
28% better than California average
9% worse than California average
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.3 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.1 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
156 contractor hours this quarter
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 45 | 0 | 45 | 10,037 | 92 | 100% | 7.1 |
| Registered Nurse | 17 | 1 | 18 | 4,793 | 92 | 100% | 7 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 11 | 0 | 11 | 3,369 | 92 | 100% | 7.3 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,457 | 77 | 84% | 7.7 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,089 | 79 | 86% | 7.5 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,088 | 73 | 79% | 7.7 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 4 | 0 | 4 | 915 | 76 | 83% | 6 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 5 | 0 | 5 | 902 | 69 | 75% | 5.9 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 581 | 85 | 92% | 5.9 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 509 | 63 | 68% | 8.1 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 496 | 62 | 67% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 452 | 57 | 62% | 7.9 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 385 | 47 | 51% | 8.2 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 368 | 49 | 53% | 7.5 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 90 | 27 | 29% | 3.3 |
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
97.8%
In line with California averageCalifornia average: 94.0%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
3.5%
142% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 1.5%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
90.6%
In line with California averageCalifornia average: 93.2%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
39% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
52% of new residents, often for short stays.
9% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
45Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Historical financial and operational data for Gardens at Northridge based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #243 / 347Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 243rd out of 347 homes in California. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the California average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Pets Allowed
Building Type: Two-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.
2.6 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Northridge's city center to Gardens at Northridge's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 5.33 miles to nearest hospital (Valley Presbyterian Hospital)
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Gardens at Northridge is located in Northridge, California.
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Gardens at Northridge is in the Northridge neighborhood of Northridge.
The legal owner and operator of Gardens at Northridge is Pacifica Devonshire Llc' Devonshire Mgr Llc.
Gardens at Northridge has a walk score of 62. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
Gardens at Northridge's occupancy is 64%.
Lisa Villasenor is the administrator of Gardens at Northridge.
Gardens at Northridge has 135 beds.
Gardens at Northridge has had 3 recently reported deficiencies.
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