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Villa Scalabrini Retirement Center

Families consistently rate this highly — reviewers highlight compassionate and attentive care staff. Schedule a visit to confirm the fit.

10631 Vinedale Street, Sun Valley · Sun Valley, CA 91352130 bedsLicensed & Active
Source: CA CCLD — view official record
Google rating
4.2/5

based on 12 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

Villa Scalabrini is an excellent choice for families seeking a spiritually enriched and compassionate environment, especially for those interested in Catholic services. While the facility has a charming, older character, the high quality of care and cleanliness is consistently praised by long-term families.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

12 reviews on Google
Villa Scalabrini is highly regarded for its compassionate, family-oriented care, particularly within its Special Care and Assisted Living units. Families frequently praise the attentive nursing staff and the beautiful, clean campus, though some note the facility has an older, charming aesthetic rather than a modern one.

Quality Themes

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Food5.0Staff10.0Clean5.0Activities5.0MedsN/AMemory5.0CommsN/AValue4.0

Strengths

  • Compassionate and attentive care staff
  • Beautiful and immaculate campus
  • Engaging daily activities and religious services
  • High-quality, hotel-like dining

Rating Trends

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How They Respond to Reviews

17%response rate

This facility rarely responds to reviews.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1The campus looks absolutely immaculate; how do you ensure the grounds and common areas stay so well-maintained for the residents?
  • 2We love the idea of the hotel-like dining experience; could you tell us more about how the daily menus are curated and how much flexibility residents have with meal times?
  • 3The daily activities and religious services sound wonderful; what are some of the most popular social events or community gatherings currently happening here?
  • 4Since we are looking for long-term peace of mind, how does the care team handle medical emergencies or changes in health needs during the overnight hours?
  • 5We want to make sure we're planning our budget carefully; could you walk us through the full breakdown of monthly costs and what specific services are included in the base rate?
  • 6It's clear the staff is very attentive here; how do you foster that sense of compassion and personal connection between the caregivers and the residents?

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Key Review Excerpts

At her request, my MIL was a resident, both in the Independent Living area for 3 years, then the Special Care area for 4 years. She was lovingly cared for the entire time, until she passed at age 105 in Jan 2026.

Long-term resident's family · 2026★★★★★

The food there is just lovely and feels like you're at a 5 star hotel. The staff is very supportive and made sure that everyone in the nursing home was safe, they also have activities daily to keep the residence busy.

Family member of resident · 2024★★★★

The staff is amazing beyond compare, professional, caring, attentive and always available. The campus is immaculate and most beautiful for one to see.

Family member of residents · 2019★★★★★
Source: 12 Google reviews

State Inspection History

State Inspections

Source: CA Community Care Licensing Division

8total
5deficiencies
2 Type A— immediate health risk
3 Type B— non-compliance
Aug 20, 2025Routine
CleanReport

The facility underwent an unannounced annual visit and the inspection was completed without any citations issued. The report details a thorough review of the facility's operations, including resident rooms, common areas, and essential safety equipment.

Sep 19, 2024Follow-up

The unannounced case management visit identified multiple deficiencies related to resident rights and required documentation. Specifically, the facility was cited for staff intervention that violated resident dignity (Type A) and for failing to submit required incident reports (Type B). Immediate corrective action is required to address these serious compliance issues.

Type ACCR 87468.1(a)(1)

Residents in all residential care facilities for the elderly must be accorded dignity in their personal relationships with staff, residents, and other persons. This right was not met during the visit.

Type ACCR 87468.1(a)(1)

Facility staff intervened in R1's personal rights, which poses a potential health and safety risk to the residents in care.

Type BCCR 87211(a)(1)

The facility failed to submit required written reports to the licensing agency within seven days of specified events. This relates to incidents occurring on 10/14/22 and 3/12/24.

Type BCCR 87211(a)(1)

The facility failed to submit the SIR, LIC624 for occurrence dates of 10-14-22 and 3-12-24 regarding R1.

Sep 19, 2024Other
CleanReport

The unannounced case management visit identified multiple deficiencies related to resident rights and required documentation. Specifically, the facility was cited for staff intervention that violated resident dignity (Type A) and for failing to submit required incident reports (Type B). Immediate corrective action is required to address these serious compliance issues.

Sep 4, 2024Routine

The unannounced annual inspection was conducted on 09/04/2024. The facility appeared generally clean, with positive observations regarding fire safety equipment and kitchen operations. However, the inspection was incomplete due to time constraints, necessitating a follow-up visit to finalize the required annual review.

Type BN/A

The required 1 year visit could not be completed due to time constraints. A follow-up visit will be necessary to complete the annual inspection.

Dec 20, 2023Other
CleanReport

The facility underwent an unannounced Required – 1 Year Inspection. The inspector noted that all indoor and outdoor passageways were free of obstruction, and the facility appeared clean and well-maintained during the tour. No immediate health or safety hazards were observed during the visit.

Aug 23, 2023Complaint
CleanReport

This report details an investigation into an allegation of insect infestation. The facility provided documentation and evidence demonstrating proactive measures taken regarding a pre-existing bed bug issue, which was previously cited. Consequently, the allegation was deemed Unsubstantiated at this time.

May 20, 2022Routine
CleanReport

The facility underwent a required annual visit in conjunction with a complaint visit. The Licensing Program Analyst conducted a thorough walkthrough and observed that the facility is generally compliant with current guidelines. No deficiencies were cited during the inspection.

May 27, 2021Other
CleanReport

The facility underwent an unannounced infection control visit. The Licensing Program Analyst confirmed that the facility has submitted a Covid Mitigation Plan and is following current infection control guidelines and protocols. No deficiencies or health and safety concerns were observed during this visit.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Fathers of St. Charles

Administrator

ADILSO LUIZ BALEN

Source: State licensing data

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