Camellia Gardens Care Center
Pasadena, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 056316) · 80 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 1 totaling $1,747
Phone: (626) 798-6777 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Camellia Gardens Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the California state average of 3.16. Its health inspection rating is 3 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 1 out of 5.
Camellia Gardens Care Center reports total nurse staffing of about 5.14 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.76 RN hours per resident per day, and carries a CMS staffing rating of 1 out of 5. CMS turnover data was not reported for this facility.
Camellia Gardens Care Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $1,747.00, with 0 payment denials. No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in the available CMS data for this facility.
About this facility
Camellia Gardens Care Center is a for-profit (Limited Liability Company) nursing home in Pasadena, Los Angeles County, California, certified for 80 beds and serving an average of 73 residents. The facility has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since July 1974.
According to CMS Care Compare, Camellia Gardens holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the California state average of 3.16. Its health inspection rating is 3 out of 5, its quality measure rating is 3 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 1 out of 5 — the lowest possible score in that category.
CMS-reported staffing data show total nurse staffing of approximately 5.14 hours per resident per day, including about 0.76 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover figures were not provided in the available data.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $1,747.00 for this facility, and 0 payment denials. No abuse icon is flagged in the data provided, and no Special Focus Facility status is listed for Camellia Gardens.
No chain affiliation was indicated in the data provided, and there is no record of an ownership change in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
This profile is based on CMS Medicare Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly with the facility and on the Care Compare website before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Camellia Gardens Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the California state average of 3.16.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 5.14 hours per resident per day, including 0.76 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 1 out of 5; turnover data was not reported.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $1,747.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Camellia Gardens Care Center is certified for 80 beds with an average of 73 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit Limited Liability Company; no chain affiliation was indicated in the data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since July 1, 1974.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, quality measures, and staffing; this facility scores 2, 3, 3, and 1 out of 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This information is not included in the available data; contact the facility at (626) 798-6777 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (626) 798-6777 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/056316?state=CA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.