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.
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Occupancy
North Lake Villas is legally operated by North Lake Villas, Inc., and administered by Nourit Braun.
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
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.
• Total citations (92% below)
• Serious citations (Type A) (100% below)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (75% below)
• Citations per inspection (98% below)
Citations
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total citations
| 1 | 12 | This facility has 92% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 12).↓ 92% better |
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Serious citations (Type A)
| 0 | 3 | 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. |
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Moderate citations (Type B)
| 1 | 4 | This facility has 75% fewer moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 75% better |
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Citations per inspection
| 0.1 | 4 | 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
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total inspections
| 8 | 16 | 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 |
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Complaint visits
| 4 | 13 | 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. |
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Other visits
| 0 | 7 | 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 |
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Official inspections
| 4 | 4 | This facility has official inspections in line with the California average (4 vs. CA avg 4).— At avg |
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Complaint investigations
| 3 | 10 | 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?
No pets allowed
Housing Options: Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
Housekeeping Services
Social and Recreational Activities
On-site Medical Care and Health Services
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0.3 miles from city center
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.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Visits or investigations linked to complaints, as counted in the state record (may differ from routine annual surveys).
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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.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
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Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
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| 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 LLC | Studio / 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 LLC | Studio / 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, Inc | Private / 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 Inc | Shared 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 Inc | Private 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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