The 10 Best Independent Living Communities in Pasadena, CA for 2024
Also serving communities of Altadena, Arcadia.
There are 16 Independent Living Communities in the Pasadena area, with 6 in Pasadena and 10 nearby.
The average cost of independent living in Pasadena is $4,131 per month. This is higher than the national median of $2,800. Cheaper rated regions include ...
To help you with your search, browse the 320 reviews below for independent living communities in Pasadena. On average, consumers rate independent living in Pasadena 4.64 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include La Mirada with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.
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Independent Living Facilities in Pasadena, California
"For somebody who needs a lot of help, Pasadena Highlands was very good. At that time, I needed it for my husband, who needed assistance in cooking and housekeeping. The staff was very helpful. They were well organized and the place was clean. They go..."
"I visited The Villas while in search of a place to reside in the future, once I am no longer able to live alone. Trish conducted the tour of the facility; I could not be more favorably impressed, she is very efficient and thorough regarding all the ..."
"My mother likes The Oaks of Pasadena very much. They have a very warm and welcoming staff and they seem to be very in tune with their residents and that made the transition easy, allowing us to come in a few days early in order to have deliveries mad..."
"The tour I had at MorningStar of Pasadena was good. They were very nice. I looked at the 2-bedroom and the 1-bedroom apartments with balconies and no balcony. They were very nice and very clean. They all had kitchenettes. The common areas were all be..."
"I'm on a wait list for Villa Gardens in Pasadena. I've talked to some residents. It's off the top of the chart, but it's also a buy-in community. It's very expensive. The rooms are beautiful. They've got waitstaff in the dining rooms. They've got bea..."
"We saw a 2-bedroom and a 1-bedroom apartment at FountainGlen at Pasadena. My parents ended up moving in a 1-bedroom apartment there. They’ve been there for 2 months. The rooms were a nice good size, very roomy, really beautiful, and perfectly accessi..."
"Ararat Gardens was very nice, and the people were nice. I had lunch there. It was a chicken dish with rice, and it was really good. The room sizes were pretty good, and they looked very comfortable. The facility was located in a kind of an enclosed a..."
"I liked Sparr Heights Estates Senior Living. It was the first place we saw, and it was much smaller. The area where everything was done (like watching TV or doing their exercise classes) was smaller. At that time, the majority of the individuals were..."
"Arcadia Gardens Retirement Hotel is more like a retirement center. The building that we went in, like the retirement center, was really nice. It was an upscale facility. Everything there was nice, clean, and friendly. They could bring their own refri..."
"I liked the atmosphere of Scholl Canyon Estates very much. I got an invitation in the mail to come and view it when they had an Oktoberfest. The food was very good. I particularly enjoyed that. The place was nice. They provide three meals a day, tran..."
"I went to The Metro at Chinatown Senior Lofts. It was great. I know people that live there, and the people that manage the place are pretty well upfront, and let me know right away that I qualify, but it's first come, first serve, and they put you on..."
I visited The Villas while in search of a place to reside in the future, once I am no longer able to live alone. Trish conducted the tour of the facility; I could not be more favorably impressed...
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Thank you so much for your kind words about The Villas by Astoria Park! We're thrilled to hear that Trisha provided such a positive and informative experience during your tour. Our team strives to...
The Villas by Astoria Park had a very friendly manager and very nice surroundings. However, it's a little expensive. The staff was very friendly, warm, and very accommodating. Before I did the tour...
Provider response
Dear Nora,
Thank you for visiting The Villas by Astoria Park and for taking the time to share your feedback. We appreciate your kind words about our friendly manager, delightful surroundings, and...
Unfortunately, a studio apartment begins at 3300/month. That is too costly for me but the tour was fine and the administrator was wonderful.
Provider response
Hi Nora, thank you for sharing your feedback about your visit to our award-winning Independent living community. We appreciate your kind words about our team and the wonderful tour experience.
We...