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The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.
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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 | 44 | A+ |
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 | 21 | A+ |
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 | 44 | A+ |
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 |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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