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Ararat Gardens

Nursing Home Facility

1230 E. Windsor Rd., Glendale, CA 91205

Assisted Living Nursing Home Care Continuing Care (CCRC) Senior Living

Ararat Gardens is a senior care community located in Glendale, CA. It provides assisted living, nursing home care, continuing care (CCRC), and senior living for older adults in the Glendale area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (818) 244-7219.

With 175 beds, Ararat Gardens is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Glendale average about 51 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.

Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 86% of its licensed beds.

Medicare rates this community 5 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Glendale average about 2.7 stars. Its most recent standard health inspection was in January 2026 and recorded 13 deficiencies.

Residents receive about 5.4 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 1.5 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Glendale average about 4.5 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 20%.

The community is located in Los Angeles County, CA.

Medicare five-star ratings

  • Overall ★★★★★ 5/5
  • Health inspections ★★★★★ 4/5
  • Staffing ★★★★★ 5/5
  • Quality measures ★★★★★ 4/5

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Care Compare. Ratings apply to Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes and are updated by CMS monthly.

Inspection record

In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 30 problems at Ararat Gardens. 1 finding involved harm to a resident, including 1 that put residents in immediate danger. 4 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.

In the last three years Medicare fined this home once, a total of $41,680.

Findings from the most recent inspection cycle

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern Nutrition and Dietary

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Inspected January 2026. Corrected by February 13, 2026.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern Infection Control

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Inspected January 2026. Corrected by February 13, 2026.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Resident Rights

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Inspected January 2026. Corrected by February 13, 2026.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Resident Rights

    Honor 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.

    Inspected January 2026. Corrected by February 13, 2026.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Resident Rights

    Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

    Inspected January 2026. Corrected by February 13, 2026.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Quality of Life and Care

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Inspected January 2026. Corrected by February 13, 2026.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Quality of Life and Care

    Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

    Inspected January 2026. Corrected by February 13, 2026.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Nursing and Physician Services

    Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.

    Inspected January 2026. Corrected by February 13, 2026.

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  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Pharmacy Service

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Inspected January 2026. Corrected by February 13, 2026.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Pharmacy Service

    Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

    Inspected January 2026. Corrected by February 13, 2026.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Resident Assessment and Care Planning

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Inspected January 2026. Corrected by February 13, 2026.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Quality of Life and Care

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Inspected November 2025, after a complaint. Corrected by November 25, 2025.

  • Minimal harm or the potential for it, a pattern Nursing and Physician Services

    Post nurse staffing information every day.

    Inspected January 2026. Corrected by February 13, 2026.

A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Health Deficiencies and Penalties files, updated monthly. See the full record on Medicare Care Compare.

Ararat Gardens offers assisted living, nursing home care, continuing care (CCRC), and senior living.

Facility details

  • Organization type Non profit - Corporation
  • Beds / units 175
  • Occupancy 86%
  • Nursing hours per resident/day 5.4
  • Annual staff turnover 20%
  • Last health inspection January 2026

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