VILLA GARDENS HEALTH CARE UNIT
842 EAST VILLA STREET, Pasadena, CA 91101
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How VILLA GARDENS HEALTH CARE UNIT Compares
VILLA GARDENS HEALTH CARE UNIT is a 54-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Pasadena, California. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the California average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures, rated 5 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (3.3%) is above the California average of 1.6% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 54 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 77% occupied.
Among the 13 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Pasadena, the local average is 2.3 stars.
By the numbers vs. California average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 1.5% — better than the California average of 11.6% (87% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 3.3% — worse than the California average of 1.6% (101% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.4% — better than the California average of 4.5% (46% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 17.0% — better than the California average of 23.1% (27% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against California averages across 1164 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask VILLA GARDENS HEALTH CARE UNIT
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing VILLA GARDENS HEALTH CARE UNIT with other nursing homes in Pasadena.
What keeps VILLA GARDENS HEALTH CARE UNIT's staffing levels rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help VILLA GARDENS HEALTH CARE UNIT keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 1.5% here versus 11.6% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is VILLA GARDENS HEALTH CARE UNIT doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 3.3% here versus 1.6% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at VILLA GARDENS HEALTH CARE UNIT?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains VILLA GARDENS HEALTH CARE UNIT's rating advantage in Pasadena?
Its 4-star overall rating is above the local average of 2.3 stars across 13 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at VILLA GARDENS HEALTH CARE UNIT?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Pasadena
Pasadena sits in Los Angeles County, where adults 65 and older make up about 13.6% of the population — a share of seniors in line with California as a whole (14.3% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 1,370,141 (13.6%)
- Median age
- 36.7 years
- Median household income
- $71,358
- Median home value
- $615,500
Demographics for Los Angeles County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Pasadena.
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