CAMELLIA GARDENS CARE CENTER

Camellia Gardens Care Center is a skilled nursing facility located at 1920 N. Fair Oaks Avenue in Pasadena, California (ZIP: 91103), within Los Angeles County. The facility operates 80 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit limited liability company. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. Camellia Gardens Care Center holds an overall CMS star rating of 1 out of 5, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS star ratings are derived from three component ratings: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. The facility received a health inspection rating of 2 out of 5, a staffing rating of 1 out of 5, and a quality measure rating of 3 out of 5. The staffing rating reflects the levels of nursing staff relative to the number of residents, while the health inspection rating is based on findings from state and federal inspection surveys. The quality measure rating, which draws on clinical data related to resident health outcomes, is the component closest to the national average. As a Medicare and Medicaid certified facility, Camellia Gardens Care Center is able to accept residents whose care is funded through either of these federal programs. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to specific eligibility requirements and benefit period limitations. Medicaid coverage for long-term care is administered at the state level in California through Medi-Cal, and eligibility is based on financial and functional criteria. Residents and families seeking information about payment options are advised to consult with the facility's admissions staff or a benefits counselor to understand coverage details specific to their circumstances. When compared to national benchmarks, Camellia Gardens Care Center's overall 1-star rating indicates performance that CMS categorizes at the lowest tier relative to other facilities across the country. The national average overall rating is 3.0 stars. The staffing component rating of 1 star is also among the lower end of the national distribution. The health inspection rating of 2 stars reflects performance below the national midpoint as well. The quality measure rating of 3 stars is the sole component aligned with the national average. This data is sourced from CMS and is updated periodically. Prospective residents and their representatives are encouraged to review the full CMS Care Compare profile for this facility and to conduct direct inquiries and on-site visits as part of the evaluation process.