245 S. El Molino Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91101
206 beds • Est. 2009 (16 years) • Get directions
15 serious and 22 minor state citations across 70 state inspections, with 12 substantiated complaints. Last inspected in March 2026.
Safety data last updated July 2026
Part of the FYI Safety Scorecard, the independent safety rating for every California assisted living facility.
Jasmin Terrace at El Molino is a 206-bed memory care-focused community in downtown Pasadena, tucked away on a tree-lined street near the city's cultural core. The facility specializes in care for residents with memory-related limitations and operates as a secured community where residents can move freely through indoor spaces and a courtyard without risk of wandering off-property.
Chef-prepared restaurant-style dining, a beauty shop, and a 24-hour trained caregiving team round out the offerings.
Prime downtown Pasadena location
Located on El Molino Avenue in the heart of Pasadena, close to Old Town dining, the Norton Simon Museum, and major medical centers. Families visiting regularly benefit from the central, accessible location — a meaningful consideration when you're making frequent trips.
16 years of continuous operation
Licensed since 2009, Jasmin Terrace has a long operational track record. That's enough time to have developed deep institutional knowledge and stable routines. Ask about long-tenured staff and how care practices have evolved over the years.
Secured campus with freedom of movement
Residents can walk through indoor spaces and the courtyard freely within the secured perimeter. This balance of safety and autonomy is critical for memory care — it reduces the feeling of being confined while preventing dangerous wandering.
Restaurant-style chef-prepared dining
Meals are prepared by a chef and served restaurant-style in a dedicated dining room. This is a meaningful quality-of-life detail that goes beyond the cafeteria-style dining common in many large communities.
Below-average safety record
15 serious and 22 minor citations across 70 state inspections, with 12 verified complaints. Worth asking directly about recent findings and how they've been addressed before deciding.
206 beds is a very large memory care operation
At this scale, individualized attention requires strong systems and adequate staffing. Large memory care communities can feel institutional rather than home-like. Visit during different times of day and observe whether residents appear engaged and attended to.
Limited online information about daily programming
The website lists amenities and services but provides very little detail about the actual daily experience — activities, therapies, family involvement programs. Visit in person and ask to see a weekly activity schedule and meet the activities director.
Pricing is estimated, please contact the facility to confirm.
245 S. El Molino Ave., Pasadena, CA 91101
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