Studebaker Healthcare Center

    13226 Studebaker Rd, Norwalk, CA 90650
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing

    Attentive caring clean engaging rehab

    I stayed five days recovering from an ankle fracture and was impressed-staff were kind, polite and genuinely caring, nurses and caregivers gave attentive, dignified care and kept me well informed. The facility was clean and well-maintained, therapy and activities (bingo, music, movies) were engaging, and the rehab team went the extra mile. Overall a very positive experience; I would recommend Villa Elena.

    Current/former resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    3.39·(57)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      3.7
    • Staff

      3.6
    • Meals

      1.0
    • Amenities

      2.8
    • Value

      3.4

    Pros

    • Compassionate, attentive nursing and caregiving staff
    • Skilled rehabilitation and physical/occupational therapy team
    • Engaging activities program (bingo, music, movies, games)
    • Clean and well-maintained common areas
    • Welcoming, family-like staff culture
    • Helpful admissions and case-management coordination
    • Regular clinical updates and family communication
    • Well-equipped, comfortable resident rooms
    • Accessible outdoor areas and attractive landscaping
    • Punctual transportation and discharge planning support

    Cons

    • Inconsistent staffing and leadership stability
    • Gaps in shift-to-shift clinical communication and handoffs
    • Medication-administration and documentation control weaknesses
    • Allegations of serious staff conduct and documentation irregularities with regulatory attention
    • Inconsistent sanitation and infection-control practices in some areas
    • Pest-control concerns in some units
    • Variable meal quality and inconsistent therapeutic-diet adherence
    • Outdated facility areas and shared (double/triple) rooms
    • Personal-belongings management and item-misplacement issues
    • Visitor access, parking, and room-identification process gaps
    • Wandering-risk management and transfer-safety practice gaps

    Summary of reviews

    Reviews for the facility are mixed, with a clear pattern of strong hands-on care and therapy services alongside operational and management concerns. Many families praised individual caregivers, nurses, and therapists for compassionate, attentive care; specific strengths include a well-regarded rehabilitation team, engaged therapy sessions, and staff who provide frequent clinical updates and family communication. Several reviewers described a welcoming, family-like culture among caregivers and noted positive admission and case-management interactions, punctual transportation services, and comfortable outdoor and common-area spaces.

    Care quality shows a split: numerous accounts highlight improved function, thorough grooming, dignity in end-of-life care, and helpful one-on-one attention from CNAs and nurses. At the same time, reviews describe inconsistent staffing levels and leadership turnover that appear to affect responsiveness and continuity of care. There are recurring operational concerns about medication administration and clinical documentation controls, and some reviewers referenced serious individual allegations that have attracted regulatory attention. These issues suggest the facility may have variability in clinical governance and incident-response practices; prospective families should verify medication protocols, handoff procedures, and any current regulatory actions during a tour.

    Dining and activities are generally noted as strengths in many accounts. The activities program is described as active and varied — coffee socials, bingo, music, movies, games, and therapy engagement — and several reviewers said these offerings supported resident morale and participation. However, meal quality and adherence to specialized diets (for example, diabetic meal practices) were described as inconsistent by others, indicating variability in kitchen execution and special-diet monitoring.

    Facility condition and logistics are mixed. Common areas and landscaping are often well-kept, and many rooms are comfortable and well-equipped. Conversely, the building is described as older in sections, with some shared triple-occupancy rooms, dated furniture, and sanitation or pest-control concerns reported in parts of the facility. Additional operational weaknesses noted include visitor/parking challenges, room-identification and resident-location process gaps, and instances of belongings being misplaced.

    Overall patterns suggest a facility capable of high-quality, compassionate clinical and rehabilitative care when staffing and management align, but also vulnerable to operational breakdowns in staffing, communication, documentation, and environmental maintenance. Families considering placement should balance positive firsthand observations of staff-resident interactions and therapy outcomes with direct inquiry into staffing ratios, medication and documentation controls, infection-control and pest-management practices, special-diet procedures, and how the facility handles incident investigation and family communication. A focused tour that includes inspection of resident rooms, meal service, activity programming, and a conversation with nursing leadership is recommended before making a placement decision.

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    Medicare Ratings

    1·/ 5
    Cited by CMS for abuse, or potential for abuse, on its most recent survey cycle.
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    Ratings from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (Care Compare). View on Medicare.gov

    Location

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    Studebaker Healthcare Center is located at 13226 Studebaker Rd, Norwalk, CA, 90650.

    About Studebaker Healthcare Center

    Villa Elena Healthcare Center is a medium-sized skilled nursing facility in Norwalk, California, with a capacity of 99 beds. The center operates under for-profit, corporate ownership and participates in both Medicare and Medicaid programs, allowing it to serve a diverse population of residents needing short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. This facility is not part of a continuing care retirement community and offers services tailored to both post-acute patients and those requiring ongoing assistance with daily living and medical needs.

    The center provides an average level of short-term rehabilitation, as reflected in its performance data. Residents admitted for rehabilitation following hospitalization—due to incidents such as stroke, heart attack, infection, or accidental injury—benefit from structured support to regain function and independence. The facility maintains a nurse staffing rate of approximately 3 hours and 59 minutes per resident per day, ensuring attentive care for all individuals. Emergency room visits for short-term residents occur at a rate of 2.6%, and falls leading to major injury are reported as 0.0%. Weekend nurse staffing is consistent with weekday coverage, resulting in stable care throughout the week.

    In long-term care, Villa Elena Healthcare Center also holds an average rating, with 91.4% of its residents able to maintain essential abilities such as moving, eating, and personal care without significant assistance. Preventive measures are emphasized, as demonstrated by the high rate of flu vaccination, with 95.8% of residents receiving the annual shot. The facility pays attention to health and wellness through ongoing nurse availability and adherence to vaccination protocols.

    Health and safety standards at Villa Elena Healthcare Center are overseen through regular inspections by federal and state authorities. Recent inspection history includes deficiencies in several operational areas, such as care planning, infection control, resident communication, accident prevention, and nutritional services. Most issues identified were categorized as posing low potential for harm and often impacted a limited number of residents each time. These matters were resolved within a specified time following identification, highlighting ongoing attention to quality improvement and regulatory awareness.

    The center has implemented comprehensive programs addressing the diverse needs of its population, including infection prevention, pain management, pharmaceutical services, and education for nurse aides. Attention to resident well-being extends to maintaining confidentiality of medical records, timely communication about care changes, and ensuring safe environmental practices. Food quality and nutritional adequacy receive oversight from dietitians, and menus are continuously updated to accommodate resident preferences and health status.

    Villa Elena Healthcare Center’s approach to care is holistic, responding not only to the medical, but also the psychosocial and daily living needs of residents. The facility offers activities designed to keep residents engaged and supports their choices and rights regarding daily routines and care plans. Systems are in place to investigate and report any incidents or concerns, with responsiveness to resident and family input integrated into the organization’s culture. Quality assessment is pursued actively to identify areas for further development and enhancement of resident care and satisfaction.

    Overall, Villa Elena Healthcare Center provides essential nursing and rehabilitative care within a structured environment, focusing on safety, wellness, and resident-centered practices. Its range of services, ongoing staff education, and dedication to preventive health contribute to the care experience for individuals requiring skilled nursing support, whether for a short recovery period or as a longer-term home.

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