32 facilities with pricing in the middle of the pack for LA County. Safety scores trail most neighboring cities, so look closely at individual facilities.
6 beds · $5,500/mo
Best safety record in Pasadena. Small home, more personal attention. Offers memory care.
6 beds · $5,485/mo · Medi-Cal
Very clean inspection history. Small home, more personal attention.
66 beds · $4,000/mo
Solid inspection record. Large community with more amenities. Lower cost than most in the area.
6 beds · $6,027/mo
Solid inspection record. Small home, more personal attention.
69 beds · $5,973/mo
Above-average safety. Large community with more amenities.
340 beds · $7,105/mo
Above-average safety. Large community with more amenities. On the pricier end.
Mostly smaller, home-like settings. Pasadena has 32 licensed assisted living facilities. The majority (17) are residential care homes with 6 beds or fewer, so if you're looking for something intimate where your parent isn't one of dozens of residents, you'll have options. There are also 13 larger communities with 50+ beds if you prefer structured activities, on-site dining, and more staff on hand.
Expect to pay around $5,496/mo. That's right around the county average of $5,381/mo. Prices range from $3,250 up to $7,113 depending on the facility, room type, and level of care. 22 of 32 facilities publish pricing, which is better transparency than most areas.
Look at the safety scores before you visit. The average score in Pasadena is 7.0 out of 9.9. That's below the county average of 8.6, so take extra time reviewing individual facility scores before visiting. Some places here have rougher inspection histories than others. Our scores come from real California state inspection data, not self-reported reviews.
A few things that might narrow your search. Only 25% of facilities here accept Medi-Cal through the Assisted Living Waiver program, so your options will be limited. 5 facilities offer specialized memory care if that's what you need.
It's about average for LA County. Expect to pay around $5,496/mo, though prices vary widely depending on the facility size, room type, and how much care is needed.
El Molino Rose Villa currently has the highest safety score in Pasadena at 9.9 out of 9.9. These scores are based on real state inspection data, not online reviews. We'd recommend checking individual scores for any facility you're considering, since they can vary a lot even within the same city.
Among our top-rated facilities, Monte Vista Grove Homes starts at $4,000/mo, and it has a safety score of 8.4. Across all 32 facilities in the area, published prices range from $3,250 to $7,113/mo. Keep in mind that the actual cost depends on the level of care needed.
25% of facilities in Pasadena participate in the Assisted Living Waiver (ALW) program, which is California's way of covering assisted living costs through Medi-Cal. Among the top-rated facilities, Grant Serenity Homes of Sierra Madre, Inc. accepts it. Eligibility requirements can be strict, so it's worth calling ahead to ask about availability and waitlists.
Yes, 5 facilities in Pasadena offer specialized memory care for residents with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia. Among the top-rated: El Molino Rose Villa. Memory care units typically have additional security measures and staff trained in dementia care, so expect higher pricing than standard assisted living.