Nursing Homes in La Crescenta, California
La Crescenta has 1 Medicare-certified nursing home with 92 beds. The city average CMS rating is 3.0 stars, which is at California's state average of 3.1 stars. 0 facilities earn a B grade or better and are recommended for family consideration.
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Worth Considering
0
Facilities graded A or B that meet our quality standards
City Average
-0.15 vs state
Total Beds
92
across 1 facility
High Risk Facilities
0
0 under CMS review
0 with abuse citations
Nurse Availability
31 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Well Staffed
1
exceed staffing threshold
100% of facility
Zero Fines
passed all inspections
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Top Rated in La Crescenta
La Crescenta Healthcare Center
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About Nursing Home Care in La Crescenta
LA CRESCENTA, CA, is not an ideal market for nursing home care, with limited options that raise some concerns. The standout is La Crescenta Healthcare Center, but it carries a troubling Grade F rating from CMS, indicating significant quality issues. Families exploring care options in this area will find that the overall landscape is concerning, and they might want to consider facilities in neighboring cities for better choices.
Unfortunately, there are no commendable facilities in La Crescenta worth visiting. All options in the area have serious concerns, particularly La Crescenta Healthcare Center, which fails to meet basic standards. Without any positive alternatives, families should definitely look at nearby cities like Glendale or Pasadena, where they may find facilities with better ratings and reputation.
When it comes to facilities to avoid, La Crescenta Healthcare Center should be at the top of your list to skip due to its Grade F rating and serious concerns regarding care quality. It's crucial to do your homework when visiting any facility. Always ask to see inspection reports and speak with current residents and their families to gauge the real quality of care being provided.
La Crescenta at a Glance
Good News
- • 1 facility has more nurses than required
Be Aware
- • Some facilities have less nurse time than recommended
What's Changing
- → 1 facility stayed the same
- ★ Overall: La Crescenta is stable
Questions La Crescenta 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; La Crescenta avg is 0.51 hrs (31 min)
Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?
0 of 1 La Crescenta facilities have zero fines
What were your most recent inspection findings?
Ask for specifics—0 local facilities have serious deficiencies
What is your staff-to-resident ratio on weekends?
Weekend staffing often differs from weekday levels
Finding Quality Nursing Home Care in La Crescenta, California
La Crescenta, California's Los Angeles County seat, has 1 Medicare-certified nursing homes with approximately 92 beds. Families have solid options to choose from.
La Crescenta vs. California: Near State Average
La Crescenta 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.
0 of 1 facilities earn a B grade or better. Families should still research carefully, as quality varies by facility.
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 La Crescenta, 0 facilities score 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 La Crescenta
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.
La Crescenta facilities average 0.51 RN hours per resident day, which falls below the CMS-recommended threshold of 0.75 hours. The typical La Crescenta resident receives approximately 31 minutes of RN attention daily—compared to the 45 minutes experts recommend.
1 La Crescenta 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: An All For-Profit Market
La Crescenta has no non-profit nursing homes—all 1 facility with reported ownership data are for-profit operations. 1 of 1 facility is chain-owned, meaning these facilities are part of larger corporate systems rather than independently operated.
Research suggests non-profit facilities often have higher staffing levels and fewer deficiencies on average. The absence of non-profit options in La Crescenta may be worth noting. Families seeking non-profit care should consider facilities in surrounding areas.
Ownership type alone does not guarantee quality. Several for-profit facilities in La Crescenta perform well. Families should evaluate each facility individually using inspection data, staffing levels, and recent deficiency reports rather than ownership type alone.
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 La Crescenta, California?
La Crescenta has 1 Medicare-certified nursing home with a total of 92 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 La Crescenta?
Based on our Trust Score analysis of CMS inspection data, the top-rated nursing homes in La Crescenta include:
- • La Crescenta Healthcare Center — Grade F, 38/100 Trust Score
These facilities have strong inspection records and staffing levels.
Which La Crescenta nursing homes should I avoid?
We flag 0 facilities in La Crescenta 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 La Crescenta Nursing Homes
La Crescenta offers typical nursing home options for the state. Focus your search on the 0 facilities graded A or B, particularly those with zero fines and strong staffing.