Total Health inspections
5
60% below California average
California average:
12.5
Last Health inspection on Oct 2024
Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Villa Gardens Health Center
Villa Gardens Health Center is a Nursing Home in California
Villa Gardens Health Center is a Nursing Home in California
Villa Gardens Health Center
Villa Gardens Health Center is a Nursing Home in California
Villa Gardens Health Center is a Nursing Home in California
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.
Quality ratings
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Capacity and availability
High-capacity home
May provide extensive amenities, services and programs.
Total beds
340
This home usually has availability
Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
79.9%
Residents per day (avg)
44
Occupancy rate
79.9%
Residents per day (avg)
44
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Short stays
Recovery
Medicare-covered care
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
78% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
21 days
Private pay
21% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
9 - 10 months
Finances and operations
Voluntary non-profit home
Other
Home revenue
$32.0M
Surplus of revenue
$3.6M
Voluntary non-profit home
Other
Home revenue
$31,978,406.00
Surplus of revenue
$3,606,436.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$11.0M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$17.4M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$28.4M
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)
An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
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About this community
Occupancy Rate
6%
Occupied Beds
19 of 340
Percentage of available beds currently in use by residents.
California average: 73%
Additional licensing details
County:
LOS ANGELES
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.
9 visits
California average: 16 visits
Breakdown by visit type
3 total complaint visits
6 other visits
Other visits include regulatory visits that are not routine inspections or complaint investigations, such as administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, or licensing-related visits.
California average
12 total complaint visits
7 other visits
3 complaint investigations
Investigations can have many visits.
California average: 10 complaint investigations
5 official inspections
California average: 4 official inspections
10 total citations
Citations indicate regulatory violations. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
California average: 10 citations
6 serious citations
A violation that poses an immediate risk to resident health or safety, or represents a substantial failure to comply with licensing requirements.
California average: 3 serious citations
4 moderate citations
A violation that does not pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety but requires correction to remain in compliance.
California average: 4 moderate citations
Compare Nursing Homes around Pasadena
The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.
Villa Gardens Health Center
-22%
+23%
-93%
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IL
Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Pasadena
73
No
A+
79
RUSHFORTH, SHAUN
5.6%
$11,550,177.00
$11,003,413.00
95.3%
44.00
5.1781
-
38
-
-22%+23%-93%1 Bed / 2 Bed
Foothill Heights Care Center
-12%
-6%
+2%
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
RC
Respite Care
Pasadena (North Central)
49
No
A+
69
FOOTHILL HEIGHTS CARE CENTER LLC
86.1%
$9,208,108.00
$3,133,204.00
34%
44.20
3.9692
2
49
-
-12%-6%+2%-
Brighton Care Center
-37%
-1%
-2%
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Pasadena (North Central)
99
No
-
62
RODRIQUEZ, RACHEL
82.9%
$14,260,853.00
$4,991,096.00
35%
88.60
4.1661
-
63
1
-37%-1%-2%-
Pasadena Nursing Center
-8%
-2%
-8%
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
RC
Respite Care
Pasadena (North Central)
99
No
-
64
GARDENA RETIREMENT CENTER, INC.
77.8%
$7,803,553.00
$3,798,801.00
48.7%
58.70
4.1369
2
85
4
-8%-2%-8%-
Pasadena Villa Senior Living
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
CA 91103
97
No
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Villa Gardens Health Center
Type of care:
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Community:
Pasadena
Bed Count:
73
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
RUSHFORTH, SHAUN
CCN:
555429
Occupancy:
5.6%
Home Revenue:
$11,550,177.00
Payroll Costs:
$11,003,413.00
Payroll %:
95.3%
Avg Residents/Day:
44.00
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
5.1781
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
38
RN share vs State Avg:
-22%
-22%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+23%
+23%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-93%
-93%
Bed Options:
1 Bed / 2 Bed
Foothill Heights Care Center
Type of care:
SNF
RC
Community:
Pasadena (North Central)
Bed Count:
49
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
FOOTHILL HEIGHTS CARE CENTER LLC
CCN:
555894
Occupancy:
86.1%
Home Revenue:
$9,208,108.00
Payroll Costs:
$3,133,204.00
Payroll %:
34%
Avg Residents/Day:
44.20
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.9692
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
2
Citations:
49
RN share vs State Avg:
-12%
-12%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-6%
-6%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+2%
+2%
Brighton Care Center
Type of care:
SNF
Community:
Pasadena (North Central)
Bed Count:
99
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
RODRIQUEZ, RACHEL
CCN:
555338
Occupancy:
82.9%
Home Revenue:
$14,260,853.00
Payroll Costs:
$4,991,096.00
Payroll %:
35%
Avg Residents/Day:
88.60
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.1661
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
63
Severe Citations:
1
RN share vs State Avg:
-37%
-37%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-1%
-1%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-2%
-2%
Pasadena Nursing Center
Type of care:
SNF
RC
Community:
Pasadena (North Central)
Bed Count:
99
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
GARDENA RETIREMENT CENTER, INC.
CCN:
555213
Occupancy:
77.8%
Home Revenue:
$7,803,553.00
Payroll Costs:
$3,798,801.00
Payroll %:
48.7%
Avg Residents/Day:
58.70
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.1369
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
2
Citations:
85
Severe Citations:
4
RN share vs State Avg:
-8%
-8%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-2%
-2%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-8%
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1.2 miles from city center — 5.41 miles to nearest hospital (USC Arcadia Hospital)
842 E Villa St, Pasadena, CA 91101
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
104
Total Staff
64
Employees
40
Contractors
24,890
Total Hours (Quarter)
36
Avg Staff/Day
7.6
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 7 | 8.2 | Yes |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 19 | 8.4 | Yes |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 47 | 7.7 | Yes |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
1 staff
4hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
77 staff
8hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
2 staff
8hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
18 staff
6.7hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
3 staff
4.6hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
1 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
2 staff
7.3hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
13.6%
of total hours from contractors
3,385 contractor hours this quarter
Licensed Practical Nurse: 4
Certified Nursing Assistant: 10
Qualified Social Worker: 3
Mental Health Service Worker: 1
Physical Therapy Assistant: 5
Speech Language Pathologist: 3
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 3
Registered Nurse: 4
Physical Therapy Aide: 2
Other Physician: 1
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 4
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 37 | 10 | 47 | 12,306 | 91 | 100% | 7.7 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 15 | 4 | 19 | 5,459 | 91 | 100% | 8.4 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,541 | 66 | 73% | 8.6 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 5 | 5 | 773 | 70 | 77% | 6.5 |
| Registered Nurse | 3 | 4 | 7 | 667 | 77 | 85% | 8.2 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 3 | 3 | 609 | 74 | 81% | 6.2 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 3 | 3 | 560 | 74 | 81% | 6.6 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 490 | 63 | 69% | 7.8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 488 | 61 | 67% | 8 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 480 | 60 | 66% | 8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 1 | 2 | 471 | 59 | 65% | 7.3 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 3 | 3 | 386 | 67 | 74% | 4.6 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 2 | 2 | 372 | 51 | 56% | 7.3 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 220 | 55 | 60% | 4 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 4 | 4 | 47 | 9 | 10% | 5.2 |
| Other Physician | 0 | 1 | 1 | 21 | 3 | 3% | 7 |
Health Inspection History
Total Health citations
38
24% below California average
California average:
50.2
7.6 citations per inspection (avg)
Citations origin
Citations can result from standard inspections or complaint-based investigations.
Standard inspections
34 citations
Complaint investigations
4 citations
Breakdown of citations
Critical Health citations
0
100% below California average
California average:
0.4
Serious Health citations
0
100% below California average
California average:
1.0
Moderate Health citations
38
Minor Health citations
0
Citations history (last 3 years)
Environmental moderate citation
Oct 04, 2024
Corrected
Infection Control moderate citation
Oct 04, 2024
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation
Oct 04, 2024
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation
Oct 04, 2024
Corrected
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Ownership: Non-Profit Corporation
Part of: Front Porch Communitieis and Services
Resident Census by Payment Source
37
Total Residents
Medicare
12
(32.4%)
ⓘ
Medicaid
10
(27%)
ⓘ
Private Pay/Other
15
(40.5%)
ⓘ
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
ⓘ
Nurse Aide Training
ⓘ
CCRC
ⓘ
Family Engagement
Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.
Active
Resident Council
ⓘ
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
High-risk clinical events score
12.5
88% worse than California average
California average:
6.6
Functional decline score
25.6
126% worse than California average
California average:
11.3
Long-Stay Resident Measures
Daily care & independence
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
24.3%
120% above California average.
Walking Ability Worsened
23.5%
96% above California average.
Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
29.1%
158% above California average.
Safety & clinical stability
Falls with Major Injury
7.2%
334% above California average.
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
3.9%
21% below California average.
Urinary Tract Infection
1.1%
15% below California average.
Emotional & behavioral wellbeing
Depressive Symptoms
0.0%
100% below California average.
Antipsychotic Use
0.0%
100% below California average.
Preventive care
Pneumococcal Vaccine
100.0%
2% above California average.
Influenza Vaccine
100.0%
2% above California average.
Nutrition & physical health
Lost Too Much Weight
3.4%
19% below California average.Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
98.0%
Near California average
Antipsychotic medication increase
0.6%
57% better than California average
Influenza Vaccine
97.4%
Near California average
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Villa Gardens Health Center based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
79.9%
↑ 0.1pp vs 2023
Net Income
$3,606,436
↓ ~$677K vs 2023
Total Payroll
$12,668,194
↑ ~$959K vs 2023
Profit Margin
31.2%
↓ 11.0pp vs 2023
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