1811 N. Raymond Ave
Pasadena, CA 91103
97 beds • Est. 2020 (5 years) • Accepts Medi-Cal (ALW) • Get directions
Pasadena Villa Senior Living has 90 state citations (28 serious, 62 minor) and 39 verified complaints since 2021 across 177 inspections. Among the most serious findings, inspectors substantiated that a resident sustained a pelvic fracture after 9 documented falls within a 2-month span, with staff acknowledging the resident likely needed a higher level of care and that available staffing and response when residents requested assistance were insufficient. In December 2024, a complaint investigation documented that 1 resident struck another in the face 8-10 times with a closed fist in the main lobby, causing a laceration requiring hospitalization; the 2 on-duty caregivers called 911 but did not physically intervene as both residents were using their walking canes as weapons. A 2022 inspection substantiated that an exterior door push-button switch was inoperable for approximately 1 week, limiting resident access to an outdoor area. The most recent inspection on record was completed on March 3, 2026.
Pasadena Villa is a 97-bed assisted living community on Raymond Avenue in Pasadena, set in what it describes as a quaint residential neighborhood. The facility focuses on connection, comfort, and an active lifestyle, offering daily fitness classes, walking paths, arts and crafts, movie nights, gardening, and regular social outings.
Licensed since 2020, it provides 24-hour staffing, three daily meals with dietary accommodations, and transportation services. It accepts Medi-Cal through the ALW program.
Genuinely varied daily activities program
Fitness classes, walking paths, arts and crafts, movie nights, gardening, holiday celebrations, social clubs, group outings, and live entertainment. This reads like a real calendar, not a generic list. Ask to see a recent monthly schedule when you visit.
Residential neighborhood setting in Pasadena
Located on a residential street rather than a commercial strip or medical campus. The surrounding neighborhood offers a quieter, more home-like feel. Close to Dial-A-Ride transit for easy access around Pasadena.
Accepts Medi-Cal through the ALW program
Participates in the Assisted Living Waiver, which can meaningfully offset costs for eligible residents. This is worth investigating early in your search.
Accessible rooms with private bathrooms
Handicap-accessible private restrooms, individual heating and AC controls, and phone and cable access in rooms. These details matter for daily comfort and independence.
Below-average safety record
The FYI Safety Score™ is 0.0 out of 10 (Poor), based on state inspection data. This reflects a significantly higher-than-typical number of citations and substantiated complaints relative to the facility's size. Ask management about their inspection history and corrective actions.
Only 5 years of operation
Licensed in 2020, which means Pasadena Villa opened around the start of the pandemic. Ask how those early years shaped operations, whether the team has stabilized, and what resident retention looks like.
No dedicated memory care mentioned
The website focuses on assisted living without referencing a memory care program or dementia-specific services. If cognitive decline is a concern now or in the future, ask specifically about their capabilities and limitations.
Pricing is estimated, please contact the facility to confirm.
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1811 N. Raymond Ave, Pasadena, CA 91103
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