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Best Nursing Homes in Pasadena, CA

Reviewed by Dr. Jordan Weiss
Updated Apr 2026
We analyzed 9 homes in Pasadena, CA

Sources: CMS Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and California Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care.

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The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.

7 facilities compared · CMS & CA Dept. of Health data · Updated May 2026

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Villa Gardens Health Center
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Pasadena (East Villa Street)
340
79.9%
Facility 79.9%
CA AVG 84.7%
Rank #188 / 277
-6%
5.18
Facility 5.18
CA AVG 4.22
Rank #27 / 271
-22%+23%
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 1.2
38
Facility 38
CA AVG 50.2
Rank #132 / 275
7.6
Facility 7.6
CA AVG 4.6
Rank #256 / 275
-
Facility -
CA AVG 1.4
44A+
79
Facility 79
CA AVG 64
Rank #52 / 229
Shaun Rushforth
$32.0M
Facility $32.0M
CA AVG $17.0M
Rank #182 / 275
$11.0M
Facility $11.0M
CA AVG $7.0M
Rank #35 / 275
34.4%
Facility 34.4%
CA AVG 45.2%
Rank #13 / 275
555429
Pasadena Nursing Center
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

RC

Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.

Pasadena (North Central)
108
99.1%
Facility 99.1%
CA AVG 84.7%
Rank #10 / 277
+17%
4.14
Facility 4.14
CA AVG 4.22
Rank #132 / 271
-8%-2%
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 1.2
85
Facility 85
CA AVG 50.2
Rank #244 / 275
4.3
Facility 4.3
CA AVG 4.6
Rank #143 / 275
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 1.4
107-
64
Facility 64
CA AVG 64
Rank #122 / 229
Gardena Retirement Center, Inc.
$8.9M
Facility $8.9M
CA AVG $17.0M
Rank #234 / 275
$3.8M
Facility $3.8M
CA AVG $7.0M
Rank #236 / 275
42.6%
Facility 42.6%
CA AVG 45.2%
Rank #75 / 275
555213
Two Palms Care Center
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

Pasadena (Pasadena Council District 4)
112
82.4%
Facility 82.4%
CA AVG 84.7%
Rank #173 / 277
-3%
-
Facility -
CA AVG 4.22
--
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 1.2
38
Facility 38
CA AVG 50.2
Rank #132 / 275
5.4
Facility 5.4
CA AVG 4.6
Rank #205 / 275
-
Facility -
CA AVG 1.4
21A+
49
Facility 49
CA AVG 64
Rank #175 / 229
Estrella Choy
$5.7M
Facility $5.7M
CA AVG $17.0M
Rank #262 / 275
$2.8M
Facility $2.8M
CA AVG $7.0M
Rank #255 / 275
49.9%
Facility 49.9%
CA AVG 45.2%
Rank #69 / 275
55464
Foothill Heights Care Center
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

RC

Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.

Pasadena (North Central)
49
86.1%
Facility 86.1%
CA AVG 84.7%
Rank #142 / 277
+2%
3.97
Facility 3.97
CA AVG 4.22
Rank #148 / 271
-12%-6%
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 1.2
49
Facility 49
CA AVG 50.2
Rank #177 / 275
3.1
Facility 3.1
CA AVG 4.6
Rank #51 / 275
-
Facility -
CA AVG 1.4
44A+
69
Facility 69
CA AVG 64
Rank #93 / 229
Foothill Heights Care Center LLC
$10.1M
Facility $10.1M
CA AVG $17.0M
Rank #217 / 275
$3.1M
Facility $3.1M
CA AVG $7.0M
Rank #250 / 275
31.1%
Facility 31.1%
CA AVG 45.2%
Rank #212 / 275
555894
Brighton Care Center
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

Pasadena (North Central)
99
82.9%
Facility 82.9%
CA AVG 84.7%
Rank #168 / 277
-2%
4.17
Facility 4.17
CA AVG 4.22
Rank #113 / 271
-37%-1%
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 1.2
63
Facility 63
CA AVG 50.2
Rank #219 / 275
3.5
Facility 3.5
CA AVG 4.6
Rank #81 / 275
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 1.4
89-
62
Facility 62
CA AVG 64
Rank #133 / 229
Rachel Rodriquez
$14.8M
Facility $14.8M
CA AVG $17.0M
Rank #150 / 275
$5.0M
Facility $5.0M
CA AVG $7.0M
Rank #189 / 275
33.7%
Facility 33.7%
CA AVG 45.2%
Rank #207 / 275
555338
St. Vincent Health Care
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Pasadena (North Central)
78
92.8%
Facility 92.8%
CA AVG 84.7%
Rank #54 / 277
+10%
4.10
Facility 4.10
CA AVG 4.22
Rank #132 / 271
-51%-3%
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 1.2
52
Facility 52
CA AVG 50.2
Rank #187 / 275
17.3
Facility 17.3
CA AVG 4.6
Rank #275 / 275
-
Facility -
CA AVG 1.4
71-
62
Facility 62
CA AVG 64
Rank #133 / 229
Robert Barrett
$11.4M
Facility $11.4M
CA AVG $17.0M
Rank #203 / 275
$4.4M
Facility $4.4M
CA AVG $7.0M
Rank #220 / 275
38.3%
Facility 38.3%
CA AVG 45.2%
Rank #130 / 275
555119
Villa Gardens
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Pasadena
340
79.9%
Facility 79.9%
CA AVG 84.7%
Rank #188 / 277
-6%
5.18
Facility 5.18
CA AVG 4.22
Rank #27 / 271
-22%+23%
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 1.2
38
Facility 38
CA AVG 50.2
Rank #132 / 275
7.6
Facility 7.6
CA AVG 4.6
Rank #256 / 275
-
Facility -
CA AVG 1.4
44-
92
Facility 92
CA AVG 64
Shaun Rushforth
$32.0M
Facility $32.0M
CA AVG $17.0M
Rank #182 / 275
$11.0M
Facility $11.0M
CA AVG $7.0M
Rank #35 / 275
34.4%
Facility 34.4%
CA AVG 45.2%
Rank #13 / 275
555429
Overview of Villa Gardens Health Center

A stand out for comprehensive senior care, Villa Gardens Health Center offers a holistic approach to well-being for residents seeking either short-term rehabilitation or long-term skilled nursing. A team of dedicated healthcare professionals, encompassing doctors, nurses, therapists, and social workers, collaborate to craft individualized care plans that address each resident’s specific needs, to help residents regain strength, improve daily living skills, and regain their confidence. Residents benefit from a structured program designed to maximize progress, with access to state-of-the-art equipment and compassionate guidance from therapists.

Villa Gardens provides 24/7 assistance with daily living activities, ensuring residents receive the support they need while maintaining their autonomy as much as possible. Spacious private and semi-private rooms create a comfortable living space, while beautifully landscaped gardens offer a serene environment for relaxation and socialization.

Contact Villa Gardens Health Center

Overview of Pasadena Nursing Center

Pasadena Nursing Center, located in Pasadena, CA, is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility providing a range of services from rehabilitation, a variety of therapy services, adult care, psychiatric care, respite care, and skilled nursing services. Their convalescent home provides residents with 24/7 skilled nursing care, wound and pain management, medication management and administration assistance, as well as assistance with daily living activities and mobility.
This skilled nursing center boasts of their quality care as well as amenities and non-medical related services; from meal provisions to physical fitness programs, the residents are well taken care of until they feel better or good enough to start living independently again.

Contact Pasadena Nursing Center

Overview of Two Palms Care Center

Two Palms Care Center is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility located in Pasadena, CA, offering skilled nursing and rehabilitative services as well as social services. They provide residents with state-of-the -art facilities and amenities aimed to enhance their well being and provide a fulfilling and comfortable stay. This includes 24/7 skilled nursing care and supervision, assistance with daily living activities, medication management and administration, a variety of therapy services, dementia care, and hospice program.
They also provide residents with strength and mobility training, if needed, memory care through mental stimulation, and regular health assessments. The residents also enjoy meal provisions prepared with consideration to their dietary needs and restrictions, grooming services, and live entertainment, as well as activities that promote their overall health and well being.

Contact Two Palms Care Center

Overview of Foothill Heights Care Center

Foothill Heights Care Center is a nursing home located in Pasadena, CA, providing rehabilitative and skilled nursing services, adult day and night care, as well as respite care. Part of these services include an array of therapy services, wound care and pain management, and psychiatric care. Their skilled nursing services provide their residents with 24/7 skilled nursing care, medication management, as well as assistance with daily living activities such as bathing and toileting, and dining and mobility or transfer assistance if needed.
Residents are well taken care of at Foothill Heights Care Center. Meals are provided and prepared with consideration to the residents diets, housekeeping and laundry services are regularly provided to ensure cleanliness and safety of everyone, and physically and mentally stimulating activities are regularly scheduled to boost the residents physical and mental health, helping them gain back their independence.

Contact Foothill Heights Care Center

Overview of Brighton Care Center

Brighton Care Center is one of Pasadena’s nursing facilities providing skilled nursing services to its residents. They boast of their top quality 24/7 skilled nursing care, ensuring that residents receive both medical care and assistance with daily living activities. Furthermore, medication management, and coordination with other healthcare providers and transportation services are offered for scheduled medical appointments, ensuring that residents medical needs are well met.
Brighton values the role of food in keeping a healthy body; providing the residents with quality meals that are both tasty and nutritious, and prepared with consideration to their dietary needs and restrictions. They also offer housekeeping and laundry services to keep the residents’ environment clean and sanitized, as well as make their stay comfortable.

Contact Brighton Care Center

Overview of St. Vincent Health Care

St. Vincent Health Center is a large nursing home in Pasadena, CA, offering skilled nursing care to its residents. Their residents receive 24/7 skilled nursing care, medication management and administration assistance, as well as assistance with toileting, bathing, dining, and transferring, and other daily living activities.
To ensure the residents health and safety, they are provided individualized meals prepared with consideration to their dietary needs and restrictions. Housekeeping and linen services keeps the environment sanitized and safe for everybody to move about in, and regular physical fitness activities help the residents boost their mobility skills, helping them both literally and figuratively to get back on their feet.

Contact St. Vincent Health Care

Bella Vista

1760 N Fair Oaks Ave, Pasadena, CA 91103
Overview of Bella Vista

Bella Vista is an apartment community located in Sun Valley, CA. It offers various amenities including a community room, fitness room, and gated underground parking. The property is professionally managed by Bell Properties.

Contact Bella Vista

Villa Gardens

842 East Villa Street, Pasadena, CA 91101
Overview of Villa Gardens
Villa Gardens is an apartment community located in Farmers Branch, Texas. It offers a variety of spacious floor plans, modern amenities, and a welcoming atmosphere. Residents can enjoy easy access to shopping and entertainment venues.

Contact Villa Gardens

Overview of Pasadena Villa Senior Living
Pasadena Villa Senior Living is located in the heart of Pasadena, California. It offers a supportive environment for seniors, focusing on comfort, independence, and well-being. Residents enjoy a variety of activities and personalized care from a compassionate team.

Contact Pasadena Villa Senior Living

Ranking Methodology

How we rank these nursing homes

Every nursing home above is evaluated across five weighted categories using CMS data including Care Compare, Payroll-Based Journal, and Medicare Cost Reports.

CMS data 5 weighted categories Updated quarterly
Full methodology

Weighting overview

35%
Care Quality
20%
Staffing
20%
Regulatory
20%
Operational
5%
Environment
01

Care Quality 35%

The largest single share of every ranking. CMS star ratings and quality measures that reflect actual care delivered to residents.

Includes Overall Rating Health Inspection QM Rating Long-Stay QM Short-Stay QM
02

Staffing Adequacy 20%

The strongest predictor of resident outcomes. Volume and stability of nursing care, drawn from CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

Includes Nurse Hrs/Res/Day RN vs State Total Nurse Staff Hrs vs State RN Turnover
03

Regulatory & Safety Record 20%

Inspection patterns that star ratings can mask. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

Includes Citations Citations/Inspection Severe Citations Fines Accreditations
04

Operational & Financial Stability 20%

Stable operations and sound finances are leading indicators of consistent care over time.

Includes Occupancy vs State Avg Length of Stay Revenue Payroll % Years in Operation Admin Tenure
05

Environment & Accessibility 5%

Context that matters to families but doesn't directly measure clinical care. Weighted lower for nursing homes than for assisted or independent living.

Includes Walk Score BBB Rating
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nursing Homes in Pasadena, CA

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in California?

Assisted living in California is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does California Medicaid cover nursing home care?

Yes — California Medicaid covers nursing home care for residents who meet income, asset, and medical-need eligibility requirements. Most CMS-certified nursing homes accept Medicaid as a primary payer once long-term-care eligibility is established.

What is nursing home care?

Nursing homes (also called skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses, rehabilitation services, and long-term custodial care for residents with significant health or functional needs.

How many nursing homes are listed on this page?

This page features 9 nursing homes in Pasadena, CA. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right nursing home in Pasadena, CA?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Pasadena, CA, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting nursing homes in Pasadena, CA?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.