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HomeCaliforniaVilla Gardens Health Care Unit

Villa Gardens Health Care Unit

842 East Villa Street, Pasadena, CA 911016267968162WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.3on Google(11 reviews)
5/5Much Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
3/5
Staffing
5/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
54
certified

How Villa Gardens Health Care Unit Compares in California

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in California. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
5/5
CA average
3.2/5
Above state average
Health inspection rating
3/5
CA average
2.8/5
Close to state average
Staffing rating
5/5
CA average
3.3/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
5.06 hrs/day
CA average
4.52 hrs/day
Above state average
RN hours per resident
0.55 hrs/day
CA average
0.67 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
21.8%
CA average
36.7%
Lower than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 5/5 overall CMS rating is above the California average of 3.2/5.
Reported nursing time is 5.06 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 4.52.
Reported RN time is 0.55 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 0.67.
Staff turnover is 21.8%, lower than the California average of 36.7%.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
13
deficiency citations
Inspected Oct 4, 2024
Most recent cycle
9
deficiency citations
Inspected Dec 5, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 4 fewer deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$11,476/mo
California median
Private Room
$13,870/mo
California median
Los Angeles County 65+
1,415,856
14.2% of county
County Population
9,936,690
Los Angeles County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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Villa Gardens Health Care Unit is a 5-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Pasadena, California with 54 certified beds. It has been operating since 1990. Its overall CMS rating is 5 out of 5.

Beds
54
Avg Residents/Day
43.5
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jul 31, 1990
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Los Angeles
Last Inspection
Dec 5, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
9
Weighted Score
69.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (31)

F0727Potential for Harm

Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

Survey: Dec 5, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0755Potential for Harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey: Dec 5, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Dec 5, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0814Potential for Harm

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Survey: Dec 5, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Dec 5, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0582Potential for Harm

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Survey: Dec 5, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0584Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Survey: Dec 5, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0759Potential for Harm

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Survey: Dec 5, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0881Potential for Harm

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Survey: Dec 5, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0578Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Survey: Oct 4, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Oct 4, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: Oct 4, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Oct 4, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0814Potential for Harm

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Survey: Oct 4, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Oct 4, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0690Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Survey: Oct 4, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0842Potential for Harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey: Oct 4, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0919Potential for Harm

Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

Survey: Oct 4, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Jan 31, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Jan 31, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0658Potential for Harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey: Oct 8, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Oct 8, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0759Potential for Harm

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Survey: Oct 8, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0761Potential for Harm

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Survey: Oct 8, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Oct 8, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0881Potential for Harm

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Survey: Oct 8, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0655Potential for Harm

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Survey: Oct 8, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0849Potential for Harm

Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

Survey: Oct 8, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Oct 8, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0803Potential for Harm

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

Survey: Aug 24, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3

+ 1 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.95 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN1.56 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.55 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing5.06 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total4.48 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.13 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
21.8%
RN Turnover
0.0%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
Non profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (30)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
FRONT PORCH COMMUNITIES AND SERVICES5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Oct 1, 2006
DURANTEAU, NANCYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AApr 1, 2021
FORTE, VINCENTCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AApr 1, 2021
HANDY, JOANNECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AApr 1, 2021
JACOBS, LAURACORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2019
KROEKER, KEVINCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2018
MCGOVERN, MARIONCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2017
SPENCER, PETERCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2026
TONNU, DIEMLANCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2018
WESSON, OLIVERCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2017
WHITTAKER, SUSANCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 23, 2018
KELLY, SEANCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AMar 6, 2023
SALVADOR, EDUARDOCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AOct 3, 2017
VRANICH, RACHELCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJun 17, 2022
AKOPYAN, GEVORKOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AOct 12, 2022
DUDLEY, LESLIEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 1, 2022
JACKSON, KARLISAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 29, 2023
KELLY, SEANOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMar 6, 2023
MACANGO, SUSANOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 4, 2026
MCMULLIN, MARYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AApr 1, 2025
NIBLETT, JOELOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AApr 17, 2026
OLSON, KARIOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AFeb 1, 2001
RUSHFORTH, SHAUNOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ASep 6, 2022
SALVADOR, EDUARDOOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AOct 3, 2017
SUMNER, CRAIGOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 27, 2026
MERKIN, NICKOLASINDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ASep 30, 2025
NELSON, HARRYINDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ASep 30, 2025
PENNINGTON, PAIGEINDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ASep 30, 2025
DUDLEY, LESLIEADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJul 1, 2022
NIBLETT, JOELADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMay 1, 2026

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Villa Gardens Health Care Unit and nearby alternatives.

All California facilities
Villa Gardens Health Care Unit
Pasadena, CACurrent facility
CMS
5/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Pasadena Grove Health Center
Pasadena, CA1.6 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $4,233
Foothill Heights Care Center
Pasadena, CA1.7 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $9,390
Pasadena Nursing Center
Pasadena, CA1.7 miAbuse flag
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $23,160
Cedar Pine Post Acute
Pasadena, CA1.8 miAbuse flag
CMS
2/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $9,113
Gem Tcu
Pasadena, CA1.8 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $27,808
Saint Vincent Healthcare
Pasadena, CA1.9 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Villa Gardens Health Care Unit
Pasadena, CA · Current facility
—5/53/55/5None recorded
Pasadena Grove Health Center
Pasadena, CA
1.6 mi2/52/54/5$4,233
Foothill Heights Care Center
Pasadena, CA
1.7 mi3/53/52/5$9,390
Pasadena Nursing Center
Pasadena, CA
1.7 mi2/52/52/5$23,160
Cedar Pine Post Acute
Pasadena, CA
1.8 mi2/51/54/5$9,113
Gem Tcu
Pasadena, CA
1.8 mi1/51/52/5$27,808
Saint Vincent Healthcare
Pasadena, CA
1.9 mi3/54/53/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Villa Gardens Health Care Unit?▾
Villa Gardens Health Care Unit has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 3/5, staffing rating of 5/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated above average.
How much does Villa Gardens Health Care Unit cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in California is $11,476/month for a semi-private room and $13,870/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Villa Gardens Health Care Unit participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Villa Gardens Health Care Unit had any health inspection violations?▾
Villa Gardens Health Care Unit had 9 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Dec 5, 2025). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Villa Gardens Health Care Unit?▾
Villa Gardens Health Care Unit provides 5.06 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.55 RN hours, 1.56 LPN hours, and 2.95 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 21.8%.
How many beds does Villa Gardens Health Care Unit have?▾
Villa Gardens Health Care Unit has 54 certified beds with an average of 43.5 residents per day, resulting in approximately 81% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Front Porch chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Villa Gardens Health Care Unit?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in California, including 6 in Pasadena. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Villa Gardens Health Care Unit?▾
On Google Maps, Villa Gardens Health Care Unit has a rating of 4.3 out of 5 based on 11 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 5/5.

Part of Front Porch

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