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Best Assisted Living in Pasadena, CA

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 9 assisted living communities in Pasadena, CA using California Department of Social Services (CDSS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in CA
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Avg Walk Score: 77/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Pasadena, CA. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 117The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Pasadena, CA. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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

Monte Vista Grove Homes
AL
MC
RC
Pasadena (Lamanda Park)
66
Facility 66
CA AVG 103
Rank #1035 / 1657
No
40
Facility 40
CA AVG 57
Rank #1556 / 2092
80
Facility 80
CA AVG 81
Rank #853 / 1401
8
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1397
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 3
Rank #828 / 1164
33
Facility 33
CA AVG 13
Rank #91 / 1487
77.3%
Facility 77.3%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #654 / 1368
-Monte Vista Grove HomesPrivate Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
Astoria Park Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
RC
Pasadena (Catalina Villas)
220
Facility 220
CA AVG 103
Rank #117 / 1657
Yes
85
Facility 85
CA AVG 57
Rank #290 / 2092
59
Facility 59
CA AVG 81
Rank #1301 / 1401
33
53
Facility 53
CA AVG 13
Rank #1360 / 1397
15
Facility 15
CA AVG 3
Rank #1115 / 1164
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #1210 / 1487
68.2%
Facility 68.2%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #891 / 1368
-Astoria Park Senior Living LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Jasmin Terrace at El Molino
AL
MC
Pasadena (Pasadena Playhouse District)
206
Facility 206
CA AVG 103
Rank #145 / 1657
Yes
90
Facility 90
CA AVG 57
Rank #171 / 2092
59
Facility 59
CA AVG 81
Rank #1301 / 1401
56
41
Facility 41
CA AVG 13
Rank #1321 / 1397
15
Facility 15
CA AVG 3
Rank #1115 / 1164
17
Facility 17
CA AVG 13
Rank #458 / 1487
69.9%
Facility 69.9%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #860 / 1368
-V & E Management, LLCPrivate Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
Pasadena Highlands
AL
IL
MC
Pasadena (Pasadena Council District 2)
245
Facility 245
CA AVG 103
Rank #97 / 1657
Yes
85
Facility 85
CA AVG 57
Rank #290 / 2092
62
Facility 62
CA AVG 81
Rank #1271 / 1401
24
20
Facility 20
CA AVG 13
Rank #1129 / 1397
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 3
Rank #988 / 1164
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #988 / 1487
86.5%
Facility 86.5%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #353 / 1368
A-Wellquest 625 Pasadena LLC; Wellquest Living LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Arbor Vista Senior Living
AL
Pasadena (North Central)
69
Facility 69
CA AVG 103
Rank #1016 / 1657
Yes
88
Facility 88
CA AVG 57
Rank #218 / 2092
74
Facility 74
CA AVG 81
Rank #998 / 1401
24
17
Facility 17
CA AVG 13
Rank #1061 / 1397
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #753 / 1164
25
Facility 25
CA AVG 13
Rank #235 / 1487
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #1 / 1368
-Robsag Inc-
Summer House at Villa Garden
AL
NH
MC
Pasadena (East Villa Street)
99
Facility 99
CA AVG 103
Rank #725 / 1657
No
79
Facility 79
CA AVG 57
Rank #451 / 2092
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91.6%
Facility 91.6%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #246 / 1368
--Studio
Foothill Heights Care Center
AL
ADC
NH
RC
Pasadena (North Central)
49
Facility 49
CA AVG 103
Rank #1138 / 1657
No
69
Facility 69
CA AVG 57
Rank #768 / 2092
-17--- 86.1% A+--
Pasadena Villa Senior Living
AL
MC
Pasadena (North Central)
97
Facility 97
CA AVG 103
Rank #795 / 1657
No
72
Facility 72
CA AVG 57
Rank #674 / 2092
67
Facility 67
CA AVG 81
Rank #1156 / 1401
5
154
Facility 154
CA AVG 13
Rank #1397 / 1397
-
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #886 / 1487
72.2%
Facility 72.2%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #791 / 1368
-Pasadena Villa, Inc-
Overview of Monte Vista Grove Homes

Monte Vista Grove Homes is a senior living home specializing in providing memory care services for residents living with dementia. Located within the community of Monte Vista Grove Homes, this senior living home provides quality care in a warm and secure environment specially designed to ensure the safety of its residents. They offer private accommodations with private and shared baths and equipped with emergency pull cord systems. The residents are also provided 24/7 care and supervision, medication management, and assistance with daily living activities such as bathing and toileting.

Residents’ nutritional needs are met by providing meals that are prepared with consideration to their dietary needs and restrictions. Special activity programs are also regularly scheduled to create opportunities for physical and mental exercises aimed to boost recognition and improve cognitive well being. Housekeeping and laundry services are also provided to keep the home clean and safe for the residents to move freely about.

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Overview of Astoria Park Senior Living

Astoria Park Senior Living is a nurturing community, boasting gorgeous interior and exterior spaces adorned with premier details. With over 50 years of dedicated service, this privately-owned company sets a high standard for personalized care. They offer a range of services including assisted living, memory care, short-term stays, comprehensive care planning, and thoughtfully designed floor plans that prioritize comfort.

Strategically located just minutes away from Old Town Pasadena, residents enjoy convenient access to local conveniences and attractions, from vintage shops to five-star restaurants and luxury stores, embodying an elevated and elegant living experience. Adhering to strict safety standards, Astoria Park Senior Living ensures a sanitized community and promotes an active lifestyle. Embracing the California vibe, the community provides independent living services featuring villas and stylish dining and top-notch services. Transportation services, regularly scheduled entertainment, a pet-friendly environment, and planned activities all contribute to a vibrant atmosphere where each day is better than the last.

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Overview of Jasmin Terrace at El Molino

Jasmine Terrace at El Molino, located in the vibrant city of Pasadena, CA, is a senior living community specializing in memory care services. This senior living community offers residents living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia assistance with daily living activities, 24 hour supervision and security, medication management, as well as transportation arrangements for medical appointments outside the facility.

Part of the services and amenities they offer also include meal provisions, prepared with consideration to dietary needs and restrictions. Housekeeping and regular laundry services are also provided to give the residents more freedom and energy in doing things they enjoy or taking advantage of the other amenities offered by Jasmine Terrace.

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Overview of Pasadena Highlands

Pasadena Highlands is a luxurious retirement community in Pasadena, CA, that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Featuring thoughtfully furnished and upscale amenities, the community ensures older adults can feel at home during their stay. Nutritious meals, maintenance services, and scheduled transportation are also provided to improve residents’ quality of life. Understanding residents’ needs and habits, the community provides personalized care plans. 

Social events, exercises, and a variety of recreational opportunities ensure residents can live actively and make friends. Spacious outdoors and cozy rooms are also available for residents’ relaxation. Set in the lively residential area of Pasadena, near bus stops and restaurants, the community is easily accessible for families and visitors. This retirement community has a wide range of care options, making it one of the best choices for senior living in California. 

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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.

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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.

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Overview of Grant Serenity Homes of Pasadena

Grant Serenity Home, located in Pasadena, CA, is a senior living home specializing in providing assisted living with memory care services for their residents living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. This senior living home offers individualized care plans aimed to meet the residents’ individual needs. Their memory care services revolve around active engagement, social activities, and residents’ safety.

Grant Serenity Home in Pasadena ensures that residents are taken care of 24/7, providing supervision as well as assistance with daily living activities, medication management, and coordination for transportation for medical appointments, as well as coordination with other healthcare providers. They also provide their residents with nutritious meals prepared with consideration to their dietary needs. Furthermore, housekeeping and laundry services ensure that the environment is well kept as well as safe for the residents.

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Overview of Foothill Heights Care Center

Foothill Heights Care Center is a nursing home located in Pasadena, CA, providing rehabilitative and skilled nursing services, adult day and night care, as well as respite care. Part of these services include an array of therapy services, wound care and pain management, and psychiatric care. Their skilled nursing services provide their residents with 24/7 skilled nursing care, medication management, as well as assistance with daily living activities such as bathing and toileting, and dining and mobility or transfer assistance if needed.
Residents are well taken care of at Foothill Heights Care Center. Meals are provided and prepared with consideration to the residents diets, housekeeping and laundry services are regularly provided to ensure cleanliness and safety of everyone, and physically and mentally stimulating activities are regularly scheduled to boost the residents physical and mental health, helping them gain back their independence.

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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.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Pasadena, CA

What is the average cost of assisted living in Pasadena, CA?

The average monthly cost of assisted living in Pasadena, CA is approximately $6,500. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

What is the price range for assisted living in Pasadena, CA?

Assisted living in Pasadena, CA typically ranges from $5,500–$8,500 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

What is the typical staff-to-resident ratio at assisted living facilities in Pasadena, CA?

Assisted living facilities in Pasadena, CA typically operate with a staff-to-resident ratio in the range of 1:6 to 1:12.

How many licensed assisted living facilities are there in Pasadena, CA?

According to state licensing records, there are approximately ~20–30 licensed assisted living facilities in Pasadena, CA.

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in California?

Assisted living in California supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in California?

Assisted living in California is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does California Medicaid cover assisted living?

California Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including California) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.