245 S. El Molino Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91101
206 beds • Est. 2009 (16 years) • Get directions
39 state citations (15 serious, 24 minor) and 13 verified complaints since 2021 across 75 inspections. A 2022 investigation found that a resident sustained bruising across the chest from repeated improper Hoyer lift transfers, with staff observing the bruising but waiting 4 days before notifying a supervisor. In 2023, a resident with dementia exited the facility unsupervised, fell 3 blocks away, and was hospitalized for evaluation of brain and cervical trauma; a staff member received a 3-day suspension following the incident. In 2024, facility administration placed a resident with a documented history of assaulting a prior roommate alongside another resident; the aggressive resident struck the other, leaving bruising across the face and jaw, and police responded to the facility for a battery investigation. The most recent investigation, from 2025, examined a wandering resident entering other residents' rooms and prompting confrontations; staff acknowledged being aware of the resident's wandering behavior.
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
The FYI Safety Score™ is 3.0 out of 10 (Poor), based on state inspection data. With 15 Type A citations and 14 substantiated allegations across 77 inspection visits, this facility has a significantly higher rate of serious issues than typical. This is a critical factor — ask management for a detailed explanation of their inspection history and what systemic changes have been made.
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.
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245 S. El Molino Ave., Pasadena, CA 91101
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