Villa Gardens Health Care Unit
842 East Villa Street · Pasadena, CA · 91101 · 6267968162
54 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Front Porch Part of a CCRC
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
The composite number cleared 79 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 5.27 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.55 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.65 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 21% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (31 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2025
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected December 26, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2025
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.
Corrected December 26, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F December 5, 2025
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.
Corrected December 26, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E December 5, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected December 26, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected December 26, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E December 5, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected December 26, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E December 5, 2025
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected December 26, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E December 5, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 26, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2025
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected December 26, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E October 4, 2024
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.
Corrected November 3, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E October 4, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 3, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 4, 2024
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected November 3, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E October 4, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected November 3, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E October 4, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected November 3, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E October 4, 2024
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected November 3, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D October 4, 2024
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected November 3, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E October 4, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected November 3, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D October 4, 2024
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected November 3, 2024 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D January 31, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 1, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 31, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 1, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 8, 2023
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected October 30, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E October 8, 2023
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected October 30, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E October 8, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 30, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E October 8, 2023
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected October 30, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E October 8, 2023
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.
Corrected October 30, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 555429 · certified since July 31, 1990. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.