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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4No 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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5No 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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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)

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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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