Summer House at Villa Garden
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Pasadena, CA

Summer House at Villa Garden

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Pasadena, CA

Overview of Summer House at Villa Garden

Summer House at Villa Gardens is a specialized memory care neighborhood located in the busy city of Pasadena, CA. Their memory care services provide their residents individualized care plan aimed to meet their specific needs. This includes 24/7 availability of staff for supervision and assistance with daily living activities such as bathing and toileting, medication management, and transportation coordination for medical appointments.

Residents of Summer House Villa are provided special dietary accommodations in order to meet their dietary needs. The meals are provided and prepare by a registered dietitian on site. residents are also able to enjoy social, recreational, and educational activities that are regularly planned to promote engagement as well as mental activity. Furthermore, the facilities within the community feature an 24 hour emergency response system for immediate staff attention and assistance.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk. Rank #309 / 1411Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 309th out of 1,411 assisted living communities we track 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in California that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Room Accommodations

Housing OptionsStudio
Building TypeMid-rise

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Address 1.1 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Pasadena's city center to Summer House at Villa Garden's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 5.43 miles to nearest hospital (USC Arcadia Hospital)

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Info below is compiled from the CA Dept. of Social Services (CDSS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Visits or investigations linked to complaints, as counted in the state record (may differ from routine annual surveys).
Count of California state "Type A" citations — the state's most serious citation category (immediate or serious harm to residents), from California state inspection data.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
MorningStar Senior Living of Pasadena
AL
IL
MC
Pasadena (South Arroyo)
310
Facility 310
CA AVG 103
Rank #46 / 1,350
Yes
85
Facility 85
CA AVG 56
Rank #197 / 1,411
41
23
Facility 23
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,093 / 1,292
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,085 / 1,338
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #964 / 1,299
49.0%
Facility 49.0%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1,097 / 1,202
-Olympic Senior Care LLC:morningstar Mgt Snr LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Pasadena Highlands
AL
IL
MC
Pasadena
245
Facility 245
CA AVG 103
Rank #83 / 1,350
Yes
85
Facility 85
CA AVG 56
Rank #197 / 1,411
31
20
Facility 20
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,049 / 1,292
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,128 / 1,338
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #857 / 1,299
86.5%
Facility 86.5%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #273 / 1,202
A-Wellquest 625 Pasadena LLC And Wellquest Living LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Jasmin Terrace at El Molino
AL
MC
Pasadena (Pasadena Playhouse District)
206
Facility 206
CA AVG 103
Rank #126 / 1,350
Yes
90
Facility 90
CA AVG 56
Rank #110 / 1,411
76
41
Facility 41
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,220 / 1,292
15
Facility 15
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,278 / 1,338
17
Facility 17
CA AVG 13
Rank #403 / 1,299
69.9%
Facility 69.9%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #733 / 1,202
-V & E Management, LLCPrivate Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
Monte Vista Grove Homes
AL
MC
RESC
RC
Pasadena (Lamanda Park)
66
Facility 66
CA AVG 103
Rank #822 / 1,350
Yes
40
Facility 40
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,019 / 1,411
8
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,292
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 3
Rank #943 / 1,338
33
Facility 33
CA AVG 13
Rank #59 / 1,299
77.3%
Facility 77.3%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #546 / 1,202
-Monte Vista Grove HomesPrivate Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
Summer House at Villa Garden
AL
MC
Pasadena-No
79
Facility 79
CA AVG 56
Rank #309 / 1,411
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in California

Summer House at Villa Garden 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 Summer House at Villa Garden

Is Summer House at Villa Garden in a walkable area?

Summer House at Villa Garden has a walk score of 79. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

Are pets allowed at Summer House at Villa Garden?

No, Summer House at Villa Garden has a no-pet policy.

Are there photos of Summer House at Villa Garden?

Yes — there are 4 photos of Summer House at Villa Garden in the photo gallery on this page.

What levels of care does Summer House at Villa Garden provide?

Summer House at Villa Garden offers Assisted Living & Memory Care.

What is the address of Summer House at Villa Garden?

Summer House at Villa Garden is located at 842 E Villa St, Pasadena, CA 91101.

What is the phone number of Summer House at Villa Garden?

(626) 463-5300 will put you in contact with the team at Summer House at Villa Garden.

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