2889 San Pasqual Street
Pasadena, CA 91107
66 beds • Est. 1992 (33 years) • Get directions
8 state citations (4 serious, 4 minor) and 0 verified complaints since 2021 across 8 inspections. The facility's inspection record begins with a 2021 licensing conversion in which the Stewart Cottage transitioned from a skilled nursing facility to residential care for the elderly, bringing total licensed capacity to 66 beds across 3 cottage buildings. A March 2025 case management visit, prompted by a facility-reported incident, documented that a staff member had made inappropriate comments and approaches toward a resident in independent living; the staff member had been terminated before the state arrived, and the administrator was directed to submit a dependent adult abuse report to appropriate agencies by end of day. Other inspections examined physical plant conditions, food supply, medication practices, and infection control across the cottages, with a 2023 kitchen construction period addressed through a temporary trailer kitchen setup during plumbing repairs.
Monte Vista Grove Homes is a 66-bed senior living community on a historic campus in Pasadena, offering four levels of care: independent living, assisted living (The Hearth), enhanced assisted living (Stewart Cottage), and memory care (The Ranch House). Founded over 100 years ago to serve Presbyterian pastors, missionaries, and church workers, it now also welcomes the general public.
The community is operated as a nonprofit with a board of trustees, and its campus includes a wellness center, community store, and meeting spaces.
Over 100 years of mission-driven operation
Founded in the 1920s, Monte Vista Grove has operated for over a century as a nonprofit community. This isn't a corporate venture chasing margins — it's a mission-driven organization with deep institutional roots and a board of trustees focused on resident welfare.
Four distinct levels of care on one campus
Independent living, The Hearth (assisted living), Stewart Cottage (enhanced assisted living), and The Ranch House (memory care) all operate on a single campus. The enhanced assisted living option is unusual — it fills the gap between standard assisted living and skilled nursing that most communities lack.
The Ranch House offers home-like memory care
Memory care is housed in a purpose-built ranch house design with a great room, library, kitchen, and secured garden. Seven private bedrooms with private baths, plus three smaller rooms with semi-private baths. This is memory care designed to feel residential, not institutional.
A real community with genuine social bonds
Residents describe Monte Vista Grove as warm, welcoming, and diverse. The campus culture fosters belonging and support, with numerous opportunities for social engagement, personal growth, and wellness. Convocations, a campus store, and volunteer opportunities create a true community fabric.
Originally built for a specific population
Monte Vista Grove's roots are in serving Presbyterian clergy and church workers. While it now welcomes the public, the community culture still reflects these origins. Visit to see if the atmosphere aligns with what your loved one is looking for.
Independent living has eligibility requirements
Independent living admission requires 15+ years of service in the Presbyterian Church and minimum age 60. Assisted living (The Hearth) and memory care (The Ranch House) are open to the general public regardless of religious affiliation.
Historic campus may mean older infrastructure
A 100+ year history is culturally rich but may mean dated building systems, accessibility limitations, or smaller room sizes compared to new construction. Tour the specific unit type you're considering and check recent renovation history.
Est. starting from $4,000/mo
Pricing is estimated, please contact the facility to confirm.
Pricing is estimated, please contact the facility to confirm.
2889 San Pasqual Street, Pasadena, CA 91107
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