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7004 East Gage Avenue Bell Gardens, CA 90201 · Los Angeles County
All 3 nursing homes in Bell Gardens, CA (3 take Medicaid)
CMS certification number 555780 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare
Is Villa Del Rio Gardens a good nursing home? Reviews, ratings and inspection record
There are no official resident reviews of nursing homes: Medicare's Care Compare publishes inspections, staffing and quality data instead. Here is what that record shows for Villa Del Rio Gardens as of October 2026.
CMS rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall, below the California average of 3.2.
Online reviews from families and residents are on Google Maps and other sites; they reflect individual experiences and aren't checked by CMS. The full inspection reports, including what inspectors observed, are on Medicare Care Compare.
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About this nursing home
Paying for care at Villa Del Rio Gardens: Medicare and Medicaid
Villa Del Rio Gardens is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare Part A can cover a short skilled-nursing or rehab stay here after a qualifying hospital stay of at least three inpatient days (observation days don't count), for up to 100 days per benefit period. Medicaid can pay for long-term care for residents who meet California's income and asset rules. Being certified doesn't guarantee a Medicaid bed is open, so ask whether the home accepts residents whose Medicaid application is still pending.
In 2026 Medicare covers days 1–20 in full after the Part A deductible ($1,736 per benefit period); for days 21–100 you pay $217 a day; after day 100 you pay all costs. Medicare doesn't pay for long-term custodial care. Medicare's coverage rules.
Health inspections
The most recent standard inspection was on February 10, 2022 and found 10 deficiencies. CMS notes that this home's most recent inspection was more than two years ago. In total, inspectors issued 28 citations in the last three years.
Each citation has a scope and severity letter from A to L. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
What the inspections found
Over the last three years, inspectors issued 28 citations at Villa Del Rio Gardens across 3 inspection dates. 1 was at the actual-harm level (G–I), most recently on February 10, 2022. The most common areas cited were resident rights (6) and resident assessment and care planning (5). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing" (tag F0686, level G, February 10, 2022).
February 10, 2022 · 10 citations
GProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
FProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
EEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
EImplement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
EProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
DHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
DAssess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
DDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
DObtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.
August 14, 2019 · 9 citations
EProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
DImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
DDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
DHave 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.
DEnsure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
DImplement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
DKeep all essential equipment working safely.
DMake sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
BProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
August 1, 2018 · 9 citations
EHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
EKeep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
DHonor 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.
DDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
DEnsure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
DHave an agreement with an approved laboratory to obtain services, if on-site laboratory services aren't provided.
DProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CHonor 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.
Questions to ask on a tour of Villa Del Rio Gardens
- Inspectors cited the home at the actual-harm level on February 10, 2022 under the rule on quality of life and care. What changed afterwards, and can I see the plan of correction?
- CMS rates staffing 1 out of 5. How many residents does each nurse aide care for on day, evening and night shifts?
- The last standard inspection was more than two years ago. Can I see any recent complaint inspection results?
- Do you have a Medicaid bed open now, and will you admit someone whose Medicaid application is still pending?
- When is the first care-plan meeting, and can family attend?
Questions come from this home's CMS data: its inspections, staffing and ownership record.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no fines or payment denials for this home in the last three years.
Rating history
| CMS month | Overall | Inspection | Staffing | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 2/5 | 3/5 | 1/5 | — |
| August 2026 | 2/5 | 3/5 | 1/5 | — |
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Hospitals near Villa Del Rio Gardens
The Medicare-certified hospitals closest to this nursing home, with their CMS data. Ask the home which hospital it usually sends residents to.
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2.6 mi
Downey Regional Medical Center DowneyEmergency room ★★★★☆ Medicare overall 4 of 5Median ER visit 4h 2m for patients treated and sent home
- 3.4 mi
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3.4 mi
Lac/Rancho los Amigos National Rehabilitation Ctr DowneyEmergency room ★★★☆☆ Medicare overall 3 of 5
Hospital ratings, ER visit times and more at Hospitals In Each State
Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
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