RankingsUpdated August 2026

The 13 Best-Rated Nursing Homes in Pasadena, CA (2026)

Every CMS-certified nursing home in Pasadena, CA, independently ranked by health inspection scores, staffing levels, and penalty history — never paid placement. See how our ranking method works

13Nursing Homes in Pasadena
2.3/5
-0.9 vs state avgState avg: 3.20Pasadena Avg Rating
$37K$23K vs state avgState avg: $60KAvg Fine (When Penalized)
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1No Penalties

Nursing HomePasadena, CA

Villa Gardens Health Care Unit

Corporation

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
54 BedsInspected Dec 2025

Above California avg of 3.2

842 East Villa StreetPasadena, CA 91101

(626) 796-8162

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2No Penalties

Nursing HomePasadena, CA

Saint Vincent Healthcare

LLC

★★★☆☆3 out of 5 stars3.0AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures1.0
78 BedsInspected Nov 2025

Below California avg of 3.2

1810 N. Fair Oaks AvePasadena, CA 91103

(626) 398-8182

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3No Penalties
★★★☆☆3 out of 5 stars3.0AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • Staffing1.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
99 BedsInspected Dec 2024

Below California avg of 3.2

2585 E. Washington Blvd.Pasadena, CA 91107

(626) 463-4105

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41 Penalty

Nursing HomePasadena, CA

The Bellefontaine Healthcare Center

LLC

★★★☆☆3 out of 5 stars3.0AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection2.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
130 BedsInspected Dec 2025

Below California avg of 3.2

150 Bellefontaine StPasadena, CA 91105

(626) 796-1103

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52 Penalties

Nursing HomePasadena, CA

Foothill Heights Care Center

LLC

★★★☆☆3 out of 5 stars3.0AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • Staffing2.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
49 BedsInspected Dec 2025

Below California avg of 3.2

1515 North Fair Oaks AvePasadena, CA 91103

(626) 798-1111

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6No Penalties

Nursing HomePasadena, CA

Brighton Care Center

Partnership

★★☆☆☆2 out of 5 stars2.0Below AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection2.0
  • Staffing2.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
99 BedsInspected Aug 2025

Below California avg of 3.2

1836 N. Fair Oaks AvePasadena, CA 91103

(626) 798-9125

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7No Penalties

Nursing HomePasadena, CA

The Californian Pasadena Healthcare

Corporation

★★☆☆☆2 out of 5 stars2.0Below AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection2.0
  • Staffing2.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
82 BedsInspected Sep 2025

Below California avg of 3.2

120 Bellefontaine StreetPasadena, CA 91105

(626) 793-5114

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81 Penalty

Nursing HomePasadena, CA

Camellia Gardens Care Center

LLC

★★☆☆☆2 out of 5 stars2.0Below AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection2.0
  • Staffing2.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
80 BedsInspected Dec 2025

Below California avg of 3.2

1920 N. Fair Oaks AvenuePasadena, CA 91103

(626) 798-6777

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91 Penalty

Nursing HomePasadena, CA

Pasadena Grove Health Center

LLC

★★☆☆☆2 out of 5 stars2.0Below AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection2.0
  • Staffing2.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
71 BedsInspected Dec 2025

Below California avg of 3.2

1470 N Fair Oaks AvePasadena, CA 91103

(626) 798-9133

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102 Penalties

Nursing HomePasadena, CA

Cedar Pine Post Acute

Corporation

★★☆☆☆2 out of 5 stars2.0Below AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection1.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
99 BedsInspected Dec 2025

Below California avg of 3.2

1640 N. Fair Oaks AvenuePasadena, CA 91103

(626) 773-7969

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113 Penalties

Nursing HomePasadena, CA

Pasadena Nursing Center

LLC

★★☆☆☆2 out of 5 stars2.0Below AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection2.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
52 BedsInspected Nov 2025

Below California avg of 3.2

1570 North Fair Oaks AvePasadena, CA 91103

(626) 798-0558

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121 Penalty

Nursing HomePasadena, CA

Pasadena Palace Tcu

LLC

★☆☆☆☆1 out of 5 stars1.0PoorCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection1.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures1.0
75 BedsInspected Dec 2025

Below California avg of 3.2

716 South Fair Oaks AvePasadena, CA 91105

(626) 737-0560

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1323 Penalties

Nursing HomePasadena, CA

Golden Rose Care Center

Corporation

★☆☆☆☆1 out of 5 stars1.0PoorCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection1.0
  • Staffing2.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
99 BedsInspected Nov 2025

Below California avg of 3.2

1899 N Raymond AvePasadena, CA 91103

(626) 797-2120

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City report

Care landscape in Pasadena

How Pasadena compares with the rest of California on three signals families ask about most.

  • Population 65+19.8%

    About 19% higher than the state average of 16.7%.

    Census ACS 2023 (ZIP-weighted)
  • Nurse staff turnover42.7%

    About 12% higher than the state average of 38.1%.

    CMS PBJ 2024
  • Cognitive disability14.4%

    A little lower than the state average of 15.3%.

    CDC PLACES (ZIP-weighted)

See full demographics & care economics for Pasadena →

FAQ

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How many facilities were evaluated in Pasadena, CA?

This page evaluates 13 eligible nursing homes in Pasadena, CA and shows the top 13.

How are these rankings calculated?

Facilities are ranked by CMS overall rating first. Ties are broken by fewer penalties, then health inspection rating, then staffing rating.

Should I rely on these rankings alone?

No. Use the rankings to narrow the field, then review facility profiles, confirm details directly with the provider, and get professional guidance for the care decision.

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