Nursing Homes in Duarte, California
Duarte has 5 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 402 beds. The city average CMS rating is 3.0 stars, which is at California's state average of 3.1 stars. 1 facility earns a B grade or better and is recommended for family consideration.
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Facilities graded A or B that meet our quality standards
City Average
-0.15 vs state
Total Beds
402
across 5 facilities
High Risk Facilities
1
0 under CMS review
1 with abuse citations
Nurse Availability
26 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Well Staffed
3
exceed staffing threshold
60% of facilities
Zero Fines
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Top Rated in Duarte
Royal Terrace Healthcare
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Royal Terrace Healthcare
★★★★★ · 80/100 · 58 beds
Monrovia Post Acute
★★★★★ · 55/100 · 82 beds
Royal Oaks Manor-bradbury Oaks
★★★★★ · 53/100 · 48 beds
Monte Vista Healthcare Center
★★★★★ · 31/100 · 69 beds
Community Care Center
★★★★★ · 18/100 · 145 beds
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About Nursing Home Care in Duarte
When it comes to nursing home care in Duarte, CA, families should proceed with caution. The standout is Royal Oaks Manor, which, despite having some concerns, has managed to maintain a clean record with zero fines in the past three years. However, overall, the market here is concerning, as only one facility is worth a visit, and the quality of care is average at best.
If you’re looking for options, consider checking out Alta Vista Healthcare & Wellness Center. It is well-staffed and offers a supportive environment for residents. Another facility worth visiting is Windsor Gardens Convalescent Center of Duarte, which has a reasonable reputation and provides decent services, although it also has some areas that need improvement. If you want better choices, it’s advisable to look into nearby cities like Monrovia or Arcadia, where more reliable facilities can be found.
On the flip side, families should skip Community Care Center and Monte Vista Healthcare Center at all costs. Both facilities have received serious abuse citations and hold a troubling Grade F rating, indicating significant deficiencies in care. For your safety, always visit a facility unannounced, and trust your instincts about the environment and staff interactions.
Duarte at a Glance
Good News
- • 4 facilities with clean records—no fines in 3 years
- • 1 community-run facility (non-profit)
- • 3 facilities have more nurses than required
- • 1 facility earned 5-star CMS rating
Be Aware
- • 1 facility has serious problems—check before visiting
- • 1 facility with critical staffing shortages
- • Some facilities have less nurse time than recommended
- • 1 facility with abuse citations
What's Changing
- → 5 facilities stayed the same
- ★ Overall: Duarte is stable
Questions Duarte Families Should Ask
Based on what we found in local inspection data
How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?
CMS recommends 0.75 hrs; Duarte avg is 0.43 hrs (26 min)
Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?
4 of 5 Duarte facilities have zero fines
What were your most recent inspection findings?
Ask for specifics—1 local facility has serious deficiencies
What is your staff-to-resident ratio on weekends?
Weekend staffing often differs from weekday levels
Finding Quality Nursing Home Care in Duarte, California
Duarte, California's Los Angeles County seat, has 5 Medicare-certified nursing homes with approximately 402 beds. Families have solid options to choose from.
Duarte vs. California: Near State Average
Duarte nursing homes perform near the state average on key quality metrics. The city's average CMS rating of 3.00 stars is close to California's statewide average of 3.15 stars.
1 of 5 facility earns a B grade or better. Families should still research carefully, as 1 facility has significant concerns.
Understanding Our Trust Score System
The Trust Score is a 0-100 rating calculated from CMS's official nursing home database. The score combines five data categories:
- Health Inspection Results — Recent deficiencies, their severity, and patterns over time
- Staffing Levels — RN hours, total nursing hours, and weekend staffing
- Quality Measures — Clinical outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, and rehospitalizations
- Penalties — Fines, payment denials, and enforcement actions
- Complaints — Substantiated complaints and their severity
In Duarte, 1 facility scores a B grade or better, indicating they meet quality benchmarks across these categories. We recommend families prioritize these facilities and carefully research any facility rated C or below before visiting.
Staffing: A Significant Concern in Duarte
Staffing levels are among the most important predictors of nursing home quality. Research consistently shows that facilities with more nursing staff—especially registered nurses—have better outcomes for residents.
Duarte facilities average 0.43 RN hours per resident day, which falls below the CMS-recommended threshold of 0.75 hours. The typical Duarte resident receives approximately 26 minutes of RN attention daily—compared to the 45 minutes experts recommend.
3 Duarte facilities exceed CMS staffing recommendations. Families prioritizing staffing should look for facilities with the "Top Staffing" badge and ask specifically about RN hours during facility visits.
Ownership: Mix of For-Profit and Non-Profit
Duarte has 1 non-profit nursing homes and 4 for-profit facilities. 4 of 5 facilities are chain-owned, with the remainder independently operated.
Research suggests non-profit facilities often have higher staffing levels and fewer deficiencies on average, though ownership type alone does not guarantee quality. Families should evaluate each facility individually using inspection data, staffing levels, and recent deficiency reports.
Nearby Alternatives Worth Considering
Families may also want to consider nearby California cities for additional options. The following California cities offer multiple nursing home options:
- Los Angeles — 78 facilities
- Long Beach — 25 facilities
- Sacramento — 22 facilities
- San Diego — 21 facilities
- Fresno — 19 facilities
- San Jose — 19 facilities
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes are in Duarte, California?
Duarte has 5 Medicare-certified nursing homes with a total of 402 beds. The city average CMS rating is 3.0 stars, which is below California's state average of 3.1 stars.
What are the best nursing homes in Duarte?
Based on our Trust Score analysis of CMS inspection data, the top-rated nursing homes in Duarte include:
- • Royal Terrace Healthcare — Grade B+, 80/100 Trust Score
- • Monrovia Post Acute — Grade C, 55/100 Trust Score
- • Royal Oaks Manor-bradbury Oaks — Grade C, 53/100 Trust Score
These facilities have strong inspection records and staffing levels.
Which Duarte nursing homes should I avoid?
We flag 1 facility in Duarte as high-risk based on patterns of serious deficiencies, substantial fines, or placement on CMS's Special Focus Facility list. These facilities are marked with warning indicators in our listings above.
We recommend avoiding facilities with: Grade D or F, recent "Immediate Jeopardy" citations (indicating serious harm or risk to residents), or those on CMS's Special Focus Facility list.
The Bottom Line on Duarte Nursing Homes
Duarte offers typical nursing home options for the state. Focus your search on the 1 facility graded A or B, particularly those with zero fines and strong staffing. Avoid the 1 high-risk facilities flagged in our analysis.