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Royal Terrace Healthcare

Duarte, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 055541) · 58 certified beds

CMS overall rating: 3★ (state average 3.16★ — at state average)
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (626) 256-4654 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗

Royal Terrace Healthcare has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the California state average of 3.16. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.

Royal Terrace Healthcare reports total nurse staffing of 4.73 hours per resident per day, including 0.53 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 55.6%.

Royal Terrace Healthcare has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00, and no payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon or Special Focus designation for this facility based on the available data.

Overall rating vs. benchmarks
Royal Terrace Healthc… Royal Terrace Healthc…: 3★ 3★ CA average CA average: 3.16★ 3.16★ Serrano Group chain avg Serrano Group chain avg: 1.9★ 1.9★

About this facility

Royal Terrace Healthcare is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Duarte, California, operating under a for-profit limited liability company structure. The facility is certified for 58 beds and currently serves an average of 50.4 residents, and it has been certified since May 30, 1996.

According to CMS Care Compare, Royal Terrace Healthcare holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the state average for California (state average 3.16). Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2 stars, quality measure rating of 5 stars, and staffing rating of 3 stars.

Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing of 4.73 hours per resident per day, with 0.53 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 55.6%.

On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials on record.

Royal Terrace Healthcare is part of the Serrano Group chain, which operates 11 facilities with an average chain rating of 1.9 stars. Ownership has not changed in the last 12 months according to CMS records.

This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should review the current listing on Medicare Care Compare for the most up-to-date inspection and quality details.

Questions families ask

What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?

Royal Terrace Healthcare has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the California state average of 3.16.

Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?

Royal Terrace Healthcare is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.

How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?

Total nurse staffing is 4.73 hours per resident per day, including 0.53 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 3 stars; nursing turnover is 55.6%.

Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?

No, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00) and no payment denials.

Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?

The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus program designation for this facility.

How large is this facility and how many residents live there?

Royal Terrace Healthcare is certified for 58 beds and has an average of 50.4 residents.

Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?

It is a for-profit limited liability company, part of the Serrano Group chain, which operates 11 facilities with an average rating of 1.9 stars.

How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?

The facility has been certified since May 30, 1996.

What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?

CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM); for Royal Terrace Healthcare these are 3, 2, 3, and 5 stars respectively.

Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?

The data provided does not specify service offerings; please contact the facility at 6262564654 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.

What should I look for when touring this facility?

The data provided does not include tour details; please contact the facility at 6262564654 to arrange a visit.

How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?

You can view the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/055541?state=CA.

Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.