2889 San Pasqual Street
Pasadena, CA 91107
66 beds • Est. 1992 (33 years) • Get directions
4 citations in the last 2 years and 4 older across 8 inspections. No complaints have been substantiated. Last inspected in October 2025.
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
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2889 San Pasqual Street, Pasadena, CA 91107
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