Occupancy rate
6%
Lower than the California average: 72.8%Villa Gardens Health Center
Nursing Home · Pasadena, CA
Villa Gardens Health Center
Nursing Home · Pasadena, CA
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.
Staffing hours breakdown
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.
| Staff type | Hours / day | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
Registered Nurse (RN)
RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
| 20m per day | ▼ 49% State avg: 39m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
|
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
| 1h 46m per day | ▲ 45% State avg: 1h 13m per day · National avg: 52m per day |
|
Nurse Aide
Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
| 3h 4m per day | ▲ 16% State avg: 2h 39m per day · National avg: 2h 21m per day |
|
Total Nursing (Weekend)
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.
| 4h 39m per day | ▲ 14% State avg: 4h 5m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day |
|
Physical Therapist
Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
| 8m per day | ▲ 60% State avg: 5m per day · National avg: 4m per day |
|
RN (Weekend)
Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
| 12m per day | ▼ 60% State avg: 30m per day · National avg: 29m per day |
340-bed community
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
Walk Score: 79 / 100
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community
Occupancy
Lower than the California average: 72.8%Occupied beds
19 / 340
Average residents per home in California
87 per day
CountyLos Angeles
Villa Gardens Health Center is administrated by Shaun Rushforth.
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.
Since 2021 · 5 years of data
10 citations
14 total visits
3 complaint visits
5 official inspections
3 complaint investigations
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.
Since 2021 vs. California state average
Overall vs. CA average
1 Worse
Metrics worse than California average:
• Official inspections (25% above) 2 At Avg Metrics at California average:
• Total citations (at CA avg)
• Citations per year (at CA avg) 5 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Citations per inspection (79% below)
• Total visits (13% below)
• Complaint visits (77% below)
• Other visits (14% below)
• Complaint investigations (70% below)
• Official inspections (25% above) 2 At Avg Metrics at California average:
• Total citations (at CA avg)
• Citations per year (at CA avg) 5 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Citations per inspection (79% below)
• Total visits (13% below)
• Complaint visits (77% below)
• Other visits (14% below)
• Complaint investigations (70% below)
Latest Inspection
December 5, 2025
Routine
Citations
Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.
| Metric | This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 10 | 10 | This facility has total citations in line with the California average (10 vs. CA avg 10).— At avg |
|
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.
| 6 | — | — |
|
Moderate citations (Type B)
Violations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards.
| 4 | — | — |
|
Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2021.
| 2 | 2 | This facility has citations per year in line with the California average (2 vs. CA avg 2).— At avg |
|
Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 0.7 | 3.3 | This facility has 79% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California nursing home (0.7 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 79% better |
Inspections & Visits
State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.
| Metric | This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total visits
Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections.
| 14 | 16 | This facility has 13% fewer total visits than a typical California nursing home (14 vs. CA avg 16).↓ 13% better |
|
Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 3 | 13 | This facility has 77% fewer complaint visits than a typical California nursing home (3 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 77% better |
|
Other visits
Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits.
| 6 | 7 | This facility has 14% fewer other visits than a typical California nursing home (6 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 14% better |
|
Official inspections
Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.
| 5 | 4 | This facility has 25% more official inspections than a typical California nursing home (5 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 25% worse |
|
Complaint investigations
On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators.
| 3 | 10 | This facility has 70% fewer complaint investigations than a typical California nursing home (3 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 70% better |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
Villa Gardens Health Care Unit’s inspection record is mixed, showing repeated deficiencies in medication administration, infection control, food safety, and environmental hazards across multiple inspections. The most recent inspection on December 5, 2025, cited nine deficiencies including medication errors, lack of RN coverage, unsanitary conditions, uncovered dumpsters, and failure to implement antibiotic stewardship. A January 31, 2024 complaint investigation substantiated failures in wound care documentation and unsafe environment causing injury, indicating ongoing safety and care concerns.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
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1.2 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Pasadena's city center to Villa Gardens Health Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 5.41 miles to nearest hospital (USC Arcadia Hospital)
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Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
Long-stay resident measures
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Hospitalizations per 1,000 days
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.17
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.17
48% better than California averageCalifornia average: 2.25
ED visits per 1,000 days
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
0.20
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
0.20
87% better than California averageCalifornia average: 1.59
Short-stay resident measures
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Re-hospitalized after SNF stay
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
19.4%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
19.4%
16% better than California averageCalifornia average: 23.2%
Emergency department visits
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
3.3%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
3.3%
71% better than California averageCalifornia average: 11.2%
Falls with major injury
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.5%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.5%
34% better than California averageCalifornia average: 0.8%
Ability to care for self at discharge
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
52.1%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
52.1%
In line with California averageCalifornia average: 53.7%
Successful return to home or community
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
63.5%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
63.5%
26% better than California averageCalifornia average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Villa Gardens Health Center
What neighborhood is Villa Gardens Health Center in?
Villa Gardens Health Center is in the East Villa Street neighborhood of Pasadena.
Is Villa Gardens Health Center in a walkable area?
Villa Gardens Health Center has a walk score of 79. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
What is the occupancy rate at Villa Gardens Health Center?
Villa Gardens Health Center's occupancy is 6%.
Who is the administrator of Villa Gardens Health Center?
Shaun Rushforth is the administrator of Villa Gardens Health Center.
How many beds does Villa Gardens Health Center have?
Villa Gardens Health Center has 340 beds.
Has Villa Gardens Health Center had any recent deficiencies or citations?
Villa Gardens Health Center has had 10 recently reported deficiencies.
What is the phone number of Villa Gardens Health Center?
(626) 463-6160 will put you in contact with the team at Villa Gardens Health Center.
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