Villas by Astoria Park

Overview of Villas by Astoria Park

Part of the Astoria Park Senior Living family of communities, Villas by Astoria Park is an independent living community in the Catalina Villas neighborhood of Pasadena, California. The community operates under Oxford Health Group. It is within walking distance of Astoria Park.

Residents live independently in private studio, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom apartments in a two-story building. Daily life is built around convenience rather than clinical care. Home-cooked meals, scheduled transportation, and a monitoring system are included. Residents can also join in fitness programs and planned activities throughout the week. The community welcomes pets, so residents can bring a cat or dog.

The area has a Walk Score of 85 out of 100, which is very walkable. Most errands can be completed without a car. USC Arcadia Hospital is about 5 miles away, and the community is approximately 1.3 miles from downtown Pasadena. This location keeps residents and visiting family within a short drive of both. Families considering Villas by Astoria Park should ask about the weekly activity calendar during a tour.

Walk Score
Walk Score: 85 / 100 Rank #290 / 2057Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 290th out of 2,057 homes 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 cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. 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.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

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What does this home offer?

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: Two-story

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Address 1.3 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Pasadena's city center to Villas by Astoria Park's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 5.34 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 to lowest based on our ranking 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. 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
IL
AL
MC
Pasadena (South Arroyo)
310
Facility 310
CA AVG 103
Rank #52 / 1,645
Yes
85
Facility 85
CA AVG 58
Rank #290 / 2,057
41
23
Facility 23
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,172 / 1,387
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,156 / 1,433
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,129 / 1,507
49.0%
Facility 49.0%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1,341 / 1,452
-Olympic Senior Care LLC:morningstar Mgt Snr LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Pasadena Highlands
IL
AL
MC
Pasadena
245
Facility 245
CA AVG 103
Rank #96 / 1,645
Yes
85
Facility 85
CA AVG 58
Rank #290 / 2,057
31
20
Facility 20
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,124 / 1,387
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,203 / 1,433
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,020 / 1,507
86.5%
Facility 86.5%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #430 / 1,452
A-Wellquest 625 Pasadena LLC And Wellquest Living LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Astoria Park Senior Living
IL
AL
MC
RC
Pasadena (Catalina Villas)
220
Facility 220
CA AVG 103
Rank #117 / 1,645
Yes
85
Facility 85
CA AVG 58
Rank #290 / 2,057
75
53
Facility 53
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,350 / 1,387
15
Facility 15
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,367 / 1,433
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,237 / 1,507
68.2%
Facility 68.2%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #975 / 1,452
-Astoria Park Senior Living LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Bella Vista
IL
Pasadena
72
Facility 72
CA AVG 103
Rank #976 / 1,645
No
59
Facility 59
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,086 / 2,057
16
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #758 / 1,387
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #898 / 1,433
14
Facility 14
CA AVG 13
Rank #540 / 1,507
47.2%
Facility 47.2%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1,362 / 1,452
-Robsag Inc-
Villas by Astoria Park
IL
Pasadena (Catalina Villas)-Yes
85
Facility 85
CA AVG 58
Rank #290 / 2,057
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Financial Assistance for
Independent Living in California

Villas by Astoria Park is located in Pasadena, 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 Villas by Astoria Park

What neighborhood is Villas by Astoria Park in?

Villas by Astoria Park is in the Catalina Villas neighborhood of Pasadena.

Is Villas by Astoria Park in a walkable area?

Villas by Astoria Park has a walk score of 85. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

Are pets allowed at Villas by Astoria Park?

Yes, Villas by Astoria Park allows residents to bring their pets.

Are there photos of Villas by Astoria Park?

Yes — there are 4 photos of Villas by Astoria Park in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Villas by Astoria Park?

Villas by Astoria Park is located at 539 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA 91106.

What is the phone number of Villas by Astoria Park?

(626) 796-4303 will put you in contact with the team at Villas by Astoria Park.

Does Villas by Astoria Park provide medical or personal care assistance?

No — Villas by Astoria Park is an independent living community. Residents live on their own in private apartments with access to amenities, dining, and social activities.

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