255 South Oak Knoll
Pasadena, CA 91101
206 beds • Est. 1987 (39 years) • Get directions
8 citations in the last 2 years and 5 older across 16 inspections, plus 4 substantiated complaints. We'd recommend reviewing the full state record before visiting. Last inspected in July 2025.
Regency Park Oak Knoll is a 206-bed community in Old Pasadena dedicated entirely to assisted living and memory care for residents with dementia or memory loss. With over 50 years of management experience, the community offers a tiered care model spanning early-stage memory impairment through advanced dementia, plus short-term respite stays.
Located on a quiet, tree-lined street near Old Town Pasadena, the facility has won multiple Senior Advisor Best of Senior Living awards and is a privately owned operation with an emphasis on personalized, family-like care.
50+ years of specialized memory care expertise
This isn't a general assisted living facility that added a memory wing. Regency Park's management team has over five decades of focused experience in dementia and memory care. That depth of specialization is rare and meaningful when choosing where your loved one will receive care.
Old Pasadena is a walkable, culturally rich location
Located on a tree-lined street near Old Town, residents and visiting families have easy access to restaurants, shops, museums, and parks. The neighborhood makes visits feel like outings, not obligations.
Multiple Senior Advisor awards
Recognized as Best of Senior Living in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020, and 2024. Consistent recognition across nearly a decade suggests sustained quality, not a one-time win.
Short-term stays available
The respite program is useful for families who need temporary care while a primary caregiver takes a break, or for post-hospital recovery. Many short-term residents have transitioned to full-time, which suggests the experience sells itself.
206 beds is a large operation
Even though the marketing emphasizes a personal, family-like atmosphere, 206 beds means this is a sizable community. If your loved one does better in smaller, quieter environments, the scale may not suit them. Ask about how they create intimacy within the larger community.
Memory care only — limited for other needs
Regency Park is dedicated entirely to residents with dementia or memory loss. If your loved one primarily needs physical assistance without cognitive decline, this facility isn't designed for them.
Licensed since 1987 — building age matters
At 39 years old, the physical plant has significant age. Ask about renovations, room conditions, and the timeline for any planned updates. A well-maintained older building can be charming, but deferred maintenance is a red flag.
Pricing is estimated, please contact the facility to confirm.
Have updated pricing?
255 South Oak Knoll, Pasadena, CA 91101
Get directionsLicense data from the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. View full state record
Claim your listing to verify pricing, add real photos, and respond to your FYI Safety Score™. Free for small facilities.
$5,450/mo
starting