425 N. Sierra Madre Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91107
6 beds • Est. 2021 (4 years) • Accepts Medi-Cal (ALW) • Get directions
5 state citations (3 serious, 2 minor) and 0 verified complaints since 2021 across 6 inspections. The facility is a 6-bed residential home serving non-ambulatory residents over 60, all of whom may be bedridden, with a full hospice waiver for all 6 residents. Annual unannounced inspections from 2022 through 2026 documented clean, well-maintained conditions throughout -- medication, sharps, and cleaning supplies consistently observed locked, food supplies sufficient, and safety equipment including smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in working order. The 2023 inspection noted half bed rails in use for 1 resident, with a physician's order on file. The 2024 inspection recorded water temperatures between 109 and 115 degrees Fahrenheit, within the required 105-120 degree range. The most recent inspection in March 2026 introduced a new administrator, Ani Karapetyan, with facility nurse Diana Castellanos also present; inspectors reviewed infection control practices, staff and resident records, food and medication storage, and the full physical plant.
Grant Serenity Homes of Sierra Madre is a 6-bed residential care home in Pasadena, part of the Grant Serenity Homes network that operates multiple locations in the Glendale/Burbank/Pasadena area. The home offers assisted living, Alzheimer's and dementia care, hospice support, and respite stays.
Key features include a 1:3 caregiver-to-resident ratio, fully-awake night shift staff, an on-site licensed nurse, concierge geriatric physician house calls, and Kosher-style meal options. It accepts Medi-Cal through the ALW program.
Excellent safety record
The FYI Safety Score™ is 9.1 out of 10 (Excellent), based on state inspection data. Zero substantiated complaints over the review period — a consistent pattern across the Grant Serenity network.
Medical access rarely found in small homes
On-site licensed nurse, concierge geriatric physicians who make house calls, and 24-hour awake staff including night shift aides. This level of medical oversight is more typical of large communities, packed into a 6-bed home.
Accepts Medi-Cal through the ALW program
Participation in the Assisted Living Waiver can significantly offset costs. For families navigating affordability in the Pasadena area, this is worth exploring.
Part of a trusted multi-home network
Grant Serenity operates several homes across the area. The network model means shared best practices, backup resources, and if this location doesn't have availability, another Grant Serenity home might.
Four years of operation
Licensed in April 2021, this home is still relatively young. The Grant Serenity brand has been around longer, but ask about how this specific location has matured — staff stability, occupancy trends, and any lessons learned.
Same website as all Grant Serenity homes
The network uses a single website for all locations, so it's difficult to understand what makes this particular Pasadena home distinct. Visit in person to see the specific property, meet the on-site caregivers, and assess the environment.
Pricing is estimated, please contact the facility to confirm.
425 N. Sierra Madre Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91107
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