Best-Rated Nursing Homes in Pasadena, CA (2026)
The 10 highest-rated nursing homes in Pasadena, CA, ranked from Medicare’s star ratings, inspections and staffing, using data as of September 2026. No home paid to be on this list.
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Villa Gardens Health Care Unit
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 4 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 5 hr 04 min a day with each resident (California average 4 hr 31 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 5 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
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Saint Vincent Healthcare
Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 overall, with 4 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 1 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 54 min a day with each resident (California average 4 hr 31 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm.
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Foothill Heights Care Center
Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 overall, with 3 for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 4 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 13 min a day with each resident (California average 4 hr 31 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. It was fined $9,390 in the last three years. Quality ratings: 4 of 5 for short-term rehab, 3 of 5 for long-term care.
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The Bellefontaine Healthcare Center
Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 overall, with 2 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 01 min a day with each resident (California average 4 hr 31 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. It was fined $14,414 in the last three years. Quality ratings: 4 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
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Pasadena Park Healthcare and Wellness Center
Medicare rates it 2 out of 5 overall, with 3 for health inspections, 1 for staffing and 3 for quality of care. Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm.
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Camellia Gardens Care Center
Medicare rates it 2 out of 5 overall, with 3 for health inspections, 1 for staffing and 3 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 5 hr 08 min a day with each resident (California average 4 hr 31 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. It was fined $1,747 in the last three years. Quality ratings: 1 of 5 for short-term rehab, 4 of 5 for long-term care.
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Pasadena Grove Health Center
Medicare rates it 2 out of 5 overall, with 2 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 3 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 10 min a day with each resident (California average 4 hr 31 min). Its recent inspections include 1 citation for harm or immediate jeopardy; ask the home about them. Quality ratings: 1 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
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The Californian Pasadena Healthcare
Medicare rates it 2 out of 5 overall, with 2 for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 4 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 5 hr 16 min a day with each resident (California average 4 hr 31 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 4 of 5 for short-term rehab, 4 of 5 for long-term care.
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Brighton Care Center
Medicare rates it 2 out of 5 overall, with 2 for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 2 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 11 min a day with each resident (California average 4 hr 31 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 2 of 5 for short-term rehab, 2 of 5 for long-term care.
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Gem TCU
Medicare rates it 1 out of 5 overall, with 1 for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 2 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 28 min a day with each resident (California average 4 hr 31 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. It was fined $27,808 in the last three years. Quality ratings: 1 of 5 for short-term rehab, 2 of 5 for long-term care.
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How we rank. Homes are ordered by Medicare’s overall star rating. When two homes tie, the one with the better health inspection rating goes first, then staffing rating, then quality rating, then fewer serious citations, then lower fines. Homes still tied are listed alphabetically.
About nursing homes in Pasadena, CA
What is the best-rated nursing home in Pasadena, CA?
By Medicare’s ratings, Villa Gardens Health Care Unit ranks first in Pasadena, CA, with an overall rating of 5 out of 5. Ratings are a starting point; visit and ask about anything in a home’s inspection record.
How many nursing homes are in Pasadena, CA?
10 homes in Pasadena, CA qualify for this ranking: rated by Medicare and not on its Special Focus or abuse lists. See every nursing home in Pasadena, CA, including homes not yet rated.
How is this list ranked?
By Medicare’s overall star rating, then its health inspection, staffing and quality ratings, then fewer serious citations and fines. Homes on Medicare’s Special Focus list or with its abuse icon are not included, nor are children’s facilities. Paid or sponsored listings never affect the order.
Medicare ratings can lag behind changes at a home. Always visit, ask about recent inspections, and confirm openings, insurance and care needs with each home. How we use Medicare data