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Families describe Villa Gardens as a lively, high-end senior community in Pasadena with attentive staff, plentiful activities, and a dedicated memory care area for residents with cognitive decline. Reviewers highlight the food quality, cultural outings, and a genuine sense of community, with several mentioning long-term satisfaction spanning years.
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Villa Gardens is a senior living community in Pasadena, California offering Assisted Living. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Outdoor Patio and Gathering / Activity Spaces. Families rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 34 reviews.
Villa Gardens is a 340-resident assisted living community in Pasadena, California, offering independent and assisted living options, including a dedicated memory care area called Summer House.
Families consistently praise the welcoming staff and the breadth of on-site activities. Residents enjoy fitness classes, evening concerts, opera trips, and outings to local parks. The community offers practical services like dog grooming and cat nail trims on-site, and amenities including a putting green. One family noted the food was "great," and multiple reviewers highlighted the vibrant social atmosphere and variety of ways for residents to stay engaged.
Villa Gardens holds a 4.7/5 Google rating across 34 reviews, with families describing visits as consistently positive experiences.
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Jack Nixon
Mar 2026
My grandfather was a Villa Gardens and he absolutely loved it! The staff was excellent and there were some many different activities he could participate in. The food was also great! Highly recommend for anyone looking for a community for their loved one.
info simplifyandmove
Feb 2026
We are senior downsizing and relocation specialists and we love moving seniors into this high end senior community! This community is VERY nice! High end amenities, beautiful spacious apartments and top notch caregivers. We at Simplify + Move LA love working with Villa Gardens.
Cheryl Weinstein
Jan 2026
My uncles moved into Villa Gardens during the pandemic. We didn’t know what to expect, but Villa Gardens goes above and beyond all your expectations of genuine care. Everything you need, whether it’s independent living, assisted living and beyond; Villa Gardens is there for you. From the moment you walk through the front door, you are greeted by a wonderful staff who welcomes you wholeheartedly! The Wellness Center takes care of all your medical needs, and is there for you in an emergency, providing excellent, professional nursing staff. There are movies & other exciting events & activities on site. There are outings to the opera and other cultural events, special holidays, where the staff goes all out with delicious food, beautiful decor and fantastic, entertaining performances. The dining room is large and lively. It’s easy to make new friends at Villa Gardens. There’s a garden room if you would like to have private parties, and the staff takes care of everything. They have a full menu and the food is always fresh & delicious! There’s even a bistro where you can order snacks, coffee, smoothies, sandwiches, salads, and more. Living at Villa Gardens, you’ll truly feel like you are home.
patrick watters
Jul 2025
Villa gardens is a excellent experience every time we visit as the Pampered pooch dog grooming services and cat nail trims. From the helpful staff to all the activities we see on a constant basis. When we offer our dog grooming services on site they provide the residents with coffee and treats in the garden and even some take a couple strokes off their golf game at the putting greens while they wait! We enjoy the staff and residents on every visit!
Bev Siess
Jun 2025
My mom has lived in Villa Gardens for 5 years, and we have found it to be a fantastic community of vibrant seniors with a great staff. The fitness classes are excellent, snd evenings often have wonderful concerts and other activities. Trips to the opera, walks in local parks, local transportation as needed - Village Gardens has so much for everyone. Their memory care area, Summer House, provides excellent care and enrichment for folks facing cognitive decline. As a frequent visitor to Vill Gardens, I feel like I am family there too. It's a beautiful place full of life and caring people. Im very grateful my mom has made Villa Gardens her home.
5 inspection visits in the last three years, 55 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 2, 2026
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 2, 2026
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 Jan 2, 2026
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 26, 2025
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 2, 2026
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 26, 2025
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 2, 2026
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 26, 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 Dec 26, 2025
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 Dec 26, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 26, 2025
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 2, 2026
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 26, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 26, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 26, 2025
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 26, 2025
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 3, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 3, 2024
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 3, 2024
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 Nov 3, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 3, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 3, 2024
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 Nov 3, 2024
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 27, 2024
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 27, 2024
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 3, 2024
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 3, 2024
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, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 1, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 1, 2024
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 Nov 9, 2023
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 9, 2023
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 30, 2023
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 30, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 30, 2023
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 30, 2023
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 Oct 30, 2023
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 Oct 30, 2023
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 9, 2023
Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 9, 2023
Construct fire resistant interior walls.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 9, 2023
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 9, 2023
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 9, 2023
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 9, 2023
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 9, 2023
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 9, 2023
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 9, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 30, 2023
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 30, 2023
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 30, 2023
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 9, 2023
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 Nov 9, 2023
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 9, 2023
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 9, 2023
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 24, 2023
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 24, 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.
Villa Gardens offers Assisted Living.
Yes. Villa Gardens lists pet-friendly accommodations among its amenities. Ask about any size or breed policies when you visit.
Villa Gardens is located at 842 East Villa Street in Pasadena, California.
Families describe Villa Gardens as a lively, high-end senior community in Pasadena with attentive staff, plentiful activities, and a dedicated memory care area for residents with cognitive decline. Reviewers highlight the food quality, cultural outings, and a genuine sense of community, with several mentioning long-term satisfaction spanning years.
Villa Gardens had 5 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 55 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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