Overview of Arbor Vista Senior Living

Tucked in a picturesque location, Arbor Vista Senior Living offers a remarkable retirement experience with its comprehensive range of services, including memory care and assisted living options. This esteemed community is designed to provide a safe and supportive environment where residents can thrive. With a team of compassionate professionals, they deliver specialized care and support to those with memory-related challenges, ensuring their well-being and enhancing their quality of life.

The community is complemented by inviting common areas where residents can socialize, participate in enriching activities, and forge meaningful connections with their peers. The community’s dining program features nutritious and delicious meals prepared by skilled chefs, catering to individual dietary needs and preferences. Residents can savor a delightful dining experience, fostering a sense of enjoyment and satisfaction. From scheduled transportation for outings and appointments to a variety of recreational activities, there is always something engaging and fulfilling to participate in.

Bed community size
69-bed community Rank #1010 / 1644Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1010th out of 1644 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 moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Years in operation
25 years in operation Rank #242 / 1497Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 242nd out of 1497 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.
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 88 / 100 Rank #218 / 2087Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 218th 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
77%
Higher than the California average: 72.8%
Occupied beds
53 / 69
Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
IssuanceNovember 20, 2000
CountyLos Angeles
AccreditationsC.A.R.F Accredited

Ownership & Operating Entity

Arbor Vista Senior Living is legally operated by Robsag Inc, and administered by Kim Commodore.

Safety & Compliance

Safety FeaturesDelayed Egress System

Staffing & Medical

1 service
24-Hour Staffing

Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific ProgramsAssistance with All Activities of Daily Living, 24/7 Trained, Caring Staff, 3 Nutritious Meals a Day, Plus Morning, Afternoon, and Evening Snacks, Warm, Safe, Home-Like Environment

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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.

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

Rank #998 / 1400 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 998th out of 1400 homes in California for inspection score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the California average among 1400 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: 74 out of 100. Letter grade C. 7 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 2022 vs. California state average
Overall vs. CA average 4 Worse Metrics worse than California average:
• Moderate citations (Type B) (25% above)
• Total visits (44% above)
• Complaint visits (31% above)
• Complaint investigations (30% above)
2 At Avg Metrics at California average:
• Serious citations (Type A) (at CA avg)
• Official inspections (at CA avg)
3 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (20% below)
• Citations per inspection (91% below)
• Other visits (71% below)

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

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 810 This facility has 20% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (8 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 20% better
Serious citations (Type A) Info Citations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action. 33 This facility has serious citations (type a) in line with the California average (3 vs. CA avg 3).— At avg Rank #753 / 1159 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 753rd out of 1159 homes in California for # of serious citations. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1159 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.
Moderate citations (Type B) Info Citations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards. 54 This facility has 25% more moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 25% worse
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 0.33.3 This facility has 91% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.3 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 91% better

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

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total visits Info Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections. 2316 This facility has 44% more total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (23 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 44% worse
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 1713 This facility has 31% more complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (17 vs. CA avg 13).↑ 31% worse Rank #1055 / 1386 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1055th out of 1386 homes in California for # of complaint visits. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1386 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. 27 This facility has 71% fewer other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 71% better
Official inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards. 44 This facility has official inspections in line with the California average (4 vs. CA avg 4).— At avg
Complaint investigations Info On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators. 1310 This facility has 30% more complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (13 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 30% worse

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • The most recent inspection on November 18, 2025 substantiated one dignity violation where staff humiliated a resident, but no other deficiencies were cited.
  • The September 21, 2025 annual inspection found four deficiencies including unsafe hot water temperatures and missing required staff training.
  • A December 14, 2023 complaint investigation substantiated failure to timely report resident fall and injury incidents to the licensing agency.

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Building Type: Single-story

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Places of interest near Arbor Vista Senior Living

Address 2.1 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Pasadena's city center to Arbor Vista Senior Living's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 5.64 miles to nearest hospital (Adventist Health Glendale)

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in California

Arbor Vista 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 Arbor Vista Senior Living

What neighborhood is Arbor Vista Senior Living in?

Arbor Vista Senior Living is in the North Central neighborhood of Pasadena.

Who is the owner of Arbor Vista Senior Living?

Arbor Vista Senior Living is legally operated by Robsag Inc, and administered by Kim Commodore.

Is Arbor Vista Senior Living in a walkable area?

Arbor Vista Senior Living has a walk score of 88. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the occupancy rate at Arbor Vista Senior Living?

Arbor Vista Senior Living's occupancy is 77%.

How long has Arbor Vista Senior Living been in business?

Arbor Vista Senior Living has been operating for approximately 25 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Arbor Vista Senior Living?

Yes, Arbor Vista Senior Living allows residents to bring their pets.

Who is the administrator of Arbor Vista Senior Living?

Kim Commodore is the administrator of Arbor Vista Senior Living.

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