Pasadena Villa Senior Living
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Pasadena, CA

Pasadena Villa Senior Living

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Pasadena, CA

Overview of Pasadena Villa Senior Living

Licensed since 2020, Pasadena Villa Senior Living is a 97-bed assisted living and memory care community at 1811 N. Raymond Avenue in Pasadena, California. Respite care is available. Operated by Pasadena Villa, Inc., under administrator Michael Murphy, the community serves residents in Los Angeles County.

The complaint record defines the inspection history. Since 2021, 146 complaints have been filed, 29.2 annually against a 2.8 California average, producing 154 complaint visits compared to a state average of 13. Total citations sit at 91 against California’s average of 10, with all citation activity driven by complaint investigations; citations per routine inspection run 0.5, 85 percent below state average. The latest inspection was May 2026.

Serving residents in San Gabriel Valley which is 1.4 miles from the city center, the facility is geared toward assisted living and memory care in Pasadena.

Bed community size
97-bed community Rank #793 / 1648Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 793rd out of 1648 homes in California for Bed Count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other California facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
6 years in operation Rank #899 / 1494Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 899th out of 1494 homes in California for Years In Operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other California facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 72 / 100 Rank #673 / 2087Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 673rd out of 2087 homes in California for Walk Score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across California facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
72%
Rank #871 / 1496Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 871st out of 1496 homes in California for Occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the California average, with its Statewide rank out of 1496. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Similar to the California average: 72.8%
Occupied beds
70 / 97
Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
IssuanceMarch 18, 2020
CountyLos Angeles

Ownership & Operating Entity

Pasadena Villa Senior Living is legally operated by Pasadena Villa, Inc., and administered by Michael Murphy.

Owner NamePasadena Villa, Inc

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

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Inspection History

In California, the Department of Social Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Public Health (for nursing homes) conduct inspections to ensure resident safety and regulatory compliance.

Inspection Score Info A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the California state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical California assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.

14 points below the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

Rank #1155 / 1399 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1155th out of 1399 homes in California for Inspection Score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the California average among 1399 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 67 out of 100. Letter grade D+. 14 points below the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the California state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2021 vs. California state average
Overall vs. CA average 8 Worse Metrics worse than California average:
• Total citations (810% above)
• Citations per year (810% above)
• Total visits (1025% above)
• Complaint visits (1085% above)
• Other visits (200% above)
• Official inspections (25% above)
• Total complaints (943% above)
• Complaints per year (943% above)
1 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Citations per inspection (85% below)
Latest Inspection May 15, 2026

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This Facility CA Average vs. CA Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 91 10 This facility has 810% more total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (91 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 810% worse
Citations per year Info Average citations per year since 2021. 18.2 2 This facility has 810% more citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (18.2 vs. CA avg 2).↑ 810% worse
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 0.5 3.3 This facility has 85% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.5 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 85% better

Inspections & Visits Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This Facility CA Average vs. CA Avg
Total visits Info Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections. 180 16 This facility has 1025% more total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (180 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 1025% worse
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 154 13 This facility has 1085% more complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (154 vs. CA avg 13).↑ 1085% worse Rank #1388 / 1388 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1388th out of 1388 homes in California for # of complaint visits. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1388 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Other visits Info Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits. 21 7 This facility has 200% more other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (21 vs. CA avg 7).↑ 200% worse
Official inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards. 5 4 This facility has 25% more official inspections than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 25% worse

Complaints & Investigations Info Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.

This Facility CA Average vs. CA Avg
Total complaints Info Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff. 146 14 This facility has 943% more total complaints than a typical California assisted living residence (146 vs. CA avg 14).↑ 943% worse
Complaints per year Info Average complaints per year since 2021. 29.2 2.8 This facility has 943% more complaints per year than a typical California assisted living residence (29.2 vs. CA avg 2.8).↑ 943% worse

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Address 1.4 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Pasadena's city center to Pasadena Villa Senior Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.

Pasadena Highlands
AL
IL
MC
Pasadena (Pasadena Council District 2)
245
Facility 245
CA AVG 104
Rank #97 / 1648
Yes
85
Facility 85
CA AVG 57
Rank #290 / 2087
62
Facility 62
CA AVG 81
Rank #1270 / 1399
5
20
Facility 20
CA AVG 13
Rank #1124 / 1388
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 3
Rank #984 / 1160
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #994 / 1494
86.5% A- Wellquest 625 Pasadena LLC And Wellquest Living LLC Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Pasadena Villa Senior Living
AL
MC
Pasadena (North Central)
97
Facility 97
CA AVG 104
Rank #793 / 1648
No
72
Facility 72
CA AVG 57
Rank #673 / 2087
67
Facility 67
CA AVG 81
Rank #1155 / 1399
5
154
Facility 154
CA AVG 13
Rank #1388 / 1388
-
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #899 / 1494
72.2% - Pasadena Villa, Inc -
Arbor Vista Senior Living
AL
Pasadena (North Central)
69
Facility 69
CA AVG 104
Rank #1012 / 1648
Yes
88
Facility 88
CA AVG 57
Rank #218 / 2087
74
Facility 74
CA AVG 81
Rank #997 / 1399
4
17
Facility 17
CA AVG 13
Rank #1056 / 1388
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #753 / 1160
25
Facility 25
CA AVG 13
Rank #240 / 1494
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Monte Vista Grove Homes
AL
MC
RESC
RC
Pasadena (Lamanda Park)
66
Facility 66
CA AVG 104
Rank #1030 / 1648
Yes
40
Facility 40
CA AVG 57
Rank #1551 / 2087
80
Facility 80
CA AVG 81
Rank #852 / 1399
5
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1388
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 3
Rank #829 / 1160
33
Facility 33
CA AVG 13
Rank #92 / 1494
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Foothill Heights Care Center
AL
ADC
NH
RC
SNF
Pasadena (North Central)
49
Facility 49
CA AVG 104
Rank #1131 / 1648
No
69
Facility 69
CA AVG 57
Rank #767 / 2087
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in California

Pasadena Villa Senior Living is located in PASADENA, California.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in California.

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Multipurpose Senior Services Program

MSSP (Medi-Cal Waiver)

Age 65+
General California resident, Medi-Cal eligible, nursing home risk.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
CA

County-managed; waitlists possible.

Benefits
In-home support (4-6 hours/day) Respite care (14 days/year) Meals (~$6/meal) Transportation (8 trips/month) Care management

In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

California IHSS

Age 65+
General California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.
Income Limits ~$1,732/month individual, Medi-Cal threshold
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Can hire family as caregivers.

Benefits
Personal care (up to 283 hours/month) Homemaker services Respite (varies)

Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)

CA MSSP

Age 65+
General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible but community-capable.
Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.

Benefits
Case management Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Minor home mods (avg. $500) Adult day care (~$50/day)

Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)

CA PTP

Age 62+
General California resident, own and live in home, 40% equity.
Income Limits (2025) ~$51,500/year household, adjusted annually
Asset Limits Equity-based; no strict asset cap.
CA

Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.

Benefits
Property tax deferral (avg. $1,000-$3,000/year, varies by county)

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

CA ALW

Age 65+ or disabled
General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.
Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Available in 15 counties (e.g., LA, Sacramento); waitlists common.

Benefits
Personal care in ALFs (5-7 hours/day) Medication management Social services

California CARES Program

CA CARES

Age
General Caregivers of California residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.
Income Limits No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.
Asset Limits Not applicable; need-based.
CA

High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.

Benefits
Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Counseling (4-6 sessions/year) Training (2-3 workshops/year) Supplies (~$200/year)

Frequently Asked Questions about Pasadena Villa Senior Living

What neighborhood is Pasadena Villa Senior Living in?

Pasadena Villa Senior Living is in the North Central neighborhood of PASADENA.

Who is the owner of Pasadena Villa Senior Living?

Pasadena Villa Senior Living is legally operated by Pasadena Villa, Inc., and administered by Michael Murphy.

Is Pasadena Villa Senior Living in a walkable area?

Pasadena Villa Senior Living has a walk score of 72. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the occupancy rate at Pasadena Villa Senior Living?

Pasadena Villa Senior Living's occupancy is 72%.

Are pets allowed at Pasadena Villa Senior Living?

No, Pasadena Villa Senior Living has a no-pet policy.

Who is the administrator of Pasadena Villa Senior Living?

Michael Murphy is the administrator of Pasadena Villa Senior Living.

How many beds does Pasadena Villa Senior Living have?

Pasadena Villa Senior Living has 97 beds.

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