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VILLA SCALABRINI Retirement Center & Special Care Unit

8455 Springford Dr

4.2(12 ratings)· Sun Valley average: 2.6

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Quick Facts

Total units
6
Medicare rating
4 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
Non profit, Church related
Certified beds
58
Licensed operator
Amore Villa LLC
Religious affiliation
Catholic community with mass twice daily
Care continuum
Independent living plus a Special Care Unit
Pricing transparency
No published pricing; contact for cost

What Families Think

Most reviewers describe Villa Scalabrini as a warm, faith-based community with attentive staff, good food, and daily activities, including families who have kept multiple relatives there for years. However, one detailed report raised serious concerns about neglect and unprofessional behavior from specific staff members in the Special Care Unit.

The Good

  • Attentive, caring staff praised by multiple families
  • Food quality compared to a nice hotel
  • Daily Catholic mass and religious programming
  • Long-term residents cared for well into old age
  • Clean, well-maintained campus
  • Active daily activities for residents

The Bad

  • One detailed report of neglect and verbally abusive staff in Special Care Unit
  • No published pricing information available

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

VILLA SCALABRINI Retirement Center & Special Care Unit is a senior living community in Sun Valley, California offering Assisted Living. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 4.2 out of 5 across 12 reviews.

About VILLA SCALABRINI Retirement Center & Special Care Unit

Amore Villa is a assisted living community in Sun Valley, California. The community is licensed for up to 6 residents.

Families rate Amore Villa 4.2 out of 5 based on 12 Google reviews.

Contact the community directly to ask about availability, pricing, and tours, or browse the photos and reviews here to see if it could be the right fit for your family.

Types of Care at VILLA SCALABRINI Retirement Center & Special Care Unit

Assisted Living

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Emergency Call System
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

  • Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
  • Restaurant style Dining Room

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Medication Management

Activities

  • Birthday / Holiday Parties
  • Religious Services
  • Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)

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Reviews of VILLA SCALABRINI Retirement Center & Special Care Unit

4.2overall · 12 ratings combined

4.2★ on Google (12)

R Puente

Apr 2026

via Google

I am writing to formally express serious concerns regarding the standard of care in the Special Care Unit at this facility. Patients are routinely left unattended for prolonged periods while waiting for essential assistance, including help with toileting and preparation for bed. Such delays represent a failure to meet even basic care expectations. Furthermore, there have been multiple instances in which patients requesting assistance were met with inappropriate, unprofessional, and, at times, verbally abusive behavior from certain members of the nursing staff, specifically individuals identified as Avila and Daniel. This conduct is unacceptable and raises significant concerns about patient safety, dignity, and overall quality of care. As a facility operating under Catholic values, there is an expectation of compassion, respect, and humane treatment. Unfortunately, the care being provided in this unit falls markedly short of those standards. I urge immediate review and corrective action to address these issues.

J Adams-Tomei

Jan 2026

via Google

At her request, my MIL was a resident, both in the Independent Living area for 3 years, then the Special Care area for 4 years. She was lovingly cared for the entire time, until she passed at age 105 in Jan 2026. Our family has been familiar with this facility since it opened; we would give it "10 stars"- the Priests, Nuns, Business Personnel, Care Staff, .... activities, food, & individual care; all are as you would wish for your Loved One.

Marc Teixeira

Aug 2024

via Google

Villa Scalabrini, is a great place I have a hanai auntie that is there and she loves it. She tells everyone that she's on a Catholic retreat. The food there is just lovely and feels like you're at a 5 star hotel. The staff is very supportive and made sure that everyone in the nursing home was safe, they also have activities daily to keep the residence busy. I love how they have mass twice a day. I'm hoping to put my dad there in the future, with his deteriorating memory loss. I definitely recommend this place.

Mags

Aug 2020

via Google

My Dad, Aunt, Cousin and good family friend are all at Villa Scalabrini now during Covid. The staff have worked so hard to keep everyone safe during these crazy times. They are dealing with a very difficult situation and we truly appreciate how hard they are working to keep everyone safe. My family has attended mass at Villa since I was a child going back 35 years. It brings us much comfort and peace knowing that our loved ones are in a facility that cares.

Suzanne

Oct 2019

via Google

I have both my parents who recently moved into the Assisted Living Campus at Villa Scalabrini. I can not say enough great things about Villa Scalabrini!!! The staff is amazing beyond compare, professional, caring, attentive and always available. The campus is immaculate and most beautiful for one to see. The residents are very nice and welcoming, everyone is cheerful. I have never been happier as I am today with my folks living situation, Villa has been a blessing of enormous fortune for my family.

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Government Inspection History

6 inspection visits in the last three years, 42 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Feb 26, 2026Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard10 citations
  • Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 16, 2026

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 16, 2026

  • Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 16, 2026

  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 16, 2026

  • Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 16, 2026

  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 16, 2026

  • Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 16, 2026

  • Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 9, 2026

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 9, 2026

  • Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 9, 2026

Feb 16, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard18 citations
  • Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 3, 2025

  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 7, 2025

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 7, 2025

  • 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.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 7, 2025

  • Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 3, 2025

  • Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 7, 2025

  • Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 7, 2025

  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 7, 2025

  • Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 7, 2025

  • Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 7, 2025

  • Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 7, 2025

  • Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 7, 2025

  • Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 7, 2025

  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 7, 2025

  • Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 7, 2025

  • Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 7, 2025

  • Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 7, 2025

  • Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 3, 2025

Mar 10, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard11 citations
  • Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 12, 2024

  • Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 12, 2024

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 21, 2024

  • Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 12, 2024

  • Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 21, 2024

  • Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 12, 2024

  • Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 21, 2024

  • Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 21, 2024

  • Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 21, 2024

  • Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 21, 2024

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 21, 2024

Nov 20, 2023Health Complaint2 citations
  • Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 4, 2023

  • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 4, 2023

Sep 7, 2023Infection ControlNo citations
Jul 26, 2023Health ComplaintInfection Control1 citation
  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 1, 2023

Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does VILLA SCALABRINI Retirement Center & Special Care Unit offer?

VILLA SCALABRINI Retirement Center & Special Care Unit offers Assisted Living.

Where is VILLA SCALABRINI Retirement Center & Special Care Unit located?

VILLA SCALABRINI Retirement Center & Special Care Unit is located at 8455 Springford Dr in Sun Valley, California.

What do families say about VILLA SCALABRINI Retirement Center & Special Care Unit?

Most reviewers describe Villa Scalabrini as a warm, faith-based community with attentive staff, good food, and daily activities, including families who have kept multiple relatives there for years. However, one detailed report raised serious concerns about neglect and unprofessional behavior from specific staff members in the Special Care Unit.

How did VILLA SCALABRINI Retirement Center & Special Care Unit do on recent health and safety inspections?

VILLA SCALABRINI Retirement Center & Special Care Unit had 6 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 42 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.

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