Communities in Pasadena, CA

"I toured The Leven Oaks. It was closer to me. Yesterday, I had the opportunity to tour the actual place. It was very pleasant and welcoming, and even the residents there were very friendly. I was able to speak to the marketing individuals there to show me around. I toured one room, the dining area, the kitchen, the administration area, the lounge, and the backyard. I just had a very detailed orientation of the place. I was able to see a bigger picture if my in-laws were there, and how it would be. It was very private tailoring to their needs, and everything was just explanatory over the phone, so a lot of things were clarified. So, I enjoyed the tour that I had. The staff showed me a private room with a private bath. They had some furniture there to make it look very comfy and cozy. When I went in there, it was very snug, especially for individuals. For a couple, it might work too, you just have to pan it out. If my in-laws were to be there, then that would be the kind of room that they would like, like to have their own private baths, and it has the scenery of the backyard."

"Brookdale Monrovia was beautiful. They take bariatric patients. Everybody was friendly and attentive. The rooms were nice and there was no hospital smell in the hallways. It was very clean. They have a lot of activities for the residents, so it was just very nice. The staff was great. Susan was wonderful and everybody else was very nice too."

"I'm a resident of Leisure Vale Assisted Living. It's been very, very relaxed for me. I enjoy it. The cleaning lady is always there if you need a mop or you want to get your bathroom cleaned. She's very reliable. She's here every other day. The laundry is always done the right time, the right day. I've had no complaints. I have a refrigerator, a bathroom, and furniture. You get three meals a day. We have every so often a dance, a live pet show, a musician or singer, and we have bingo and church. The staff is very professional. Obviously, they went to school for their caregiver training. I like the food. It's like diner style. It has the grilled cheese, French fries, stuff like that. There's nothing wrong with this building. All the rooms are quite large, the day room is large, so is the kitchen. Since I've been here, we've had enough entertainment, like they had petting goats, dogs and a little pony. I think it's worth it. I was paying this much at the independent living I was in and I got the same thing. They got a patio in the back, a lobby and an outdoor sitting area in the front."

"I've moved into Glen Terra. I chose it because of the price, it was clean, and I liked the looks of it. The staff is very caring. I like the staff a lot. I don't like the food. They need to have more fresh vegetables and fresh fruit. They use too much canned stuff. They offer movies, games, and trips. They have a great hair salon."

"We toured Sparr Heights Estates Senior Living. They have an activity calendar with things scheduled all day long. They get the residents to the activities. The day I toured, they had bingo, an art project, and a singing session. They had musicians come in with cellos that played the concerts for them, so I'm very impressed. They have some facility pets there that they bring around for the residents. I brought my three teenage children with me and we've been there for five hours, and my kids loved it. Linda was so accommodating, and with different personal issues going on with each family and their needs, she was able to exhaust how they could help with all of that, and I was impressed. We didn't eat there but while we were there, Linda had snacks brought in for my kids. The other thing that is special about this place is, that other places have locked-up hours that you can't go visit. At Sparr Heights, you can visit 24 hours a day. If I wanted to check in at 3 a.m. I could and I'm allowed to spend the night if I want. I'm just amazed. It's such an open-door policy. They're like completely transparent on everything there. I have been to facilities that look more high-class than this one. This facility, it's like you don't walk into it thinking it's a five-star hotel, it's a bit more homey."

"We are at Sage Glendale. It's not like being at home. You wear a pendant around your neck and then a caregiver will show up and attend to your request. That's principally why we decided to look for assisted living, because my husband has Parkinson's and moving him physically was beyond me. Now, if he needs to get out of bed or out of a chair or get dressed or something, a caregiver will come and move him or get him out of the bed or that sort of thing. Also, we get three meals a day and housekeeping. Mostly the caregivers that attend to us are women. They generally have good English, and they're helpful. They seem to know what they're doing. The food is fine. Of course, it's somewhat limited. If you're at home, you can have anything you want. They have a kitchen, there are plenty of food available, and there is a variety. There are lots of activities. There are walks, a guiding club, and book clubs. They show featured movies, they have a little theater there, and there are games. There are plenty of activities scheduled. Sometimes, they have outings. They have a van and a driver, but you have to book them ahead. If you have a medical appointment, the driver might be tied up, and so you can't rely on them. So that's the drawback with them. It is in a convenient neighborhood where you can walk to things. It's close to Glendale Galleria, a park, and a library, and so on. It's got those advantages."

"While evaluating Sakura, Shin and Daniel made my mom and myself feel very comfortable that she would be well cared for. There was transparency and all our questions answered honestly. After being there for about a month, she confirmed that our trust was well founded. She is enjoying her stay and feels part of the community."

"I think Hollenbeck assisted living facility is a beautiful facility. While there, I witnessed the staff members taking care of the residences like they are their own family members. They place looks well taken care off, clean and organzied. They also have relaxation activities and the whole environment looks very welcoming. In general, I would rank this facility five out of five stars. "

"I highly recommend this place. The facility is exceptionally clean and beautifully maintained, creating a warm and welcoming environment. The staff is professional, kind, and truly dedicated to caring for the residents. Their service is excellent, and it's clear they go above and beyond to ensure everyone feels at home. The meals are also well-prepared and nutritious. Overall, it's a wonderful place that offers comfort, care, and peace of mind for families."

"I loved Belmont Village; it was so pleasant and the sanitation was very good. I tasted the food and it was very good -- the menu was as well. The staff was very pleasant, polite, and very hospitable. They also have a pastor who comes to lead bible study once a week. They have different kinds of activities. I'm hoping I can afford to move there. "

"Hollywood Hills is wonderful. My mother actually loves it. I can't say enough about it. I'm absolutely extremely pleased. My mother has been a resident since the 1st of July, so it has been 90 days. It's very well run. They're very conscientious and very empathetic. It's a great, great community. Everything is lovely. It's a brand new facility. It's absolutely beautiful. She has a private room; she loves it. The service is great, the food is great, and the people are great. Everything is great. It's a lovely facility and absolutely beautiful. I don't have any complaints."

"My friend has moved into Ivy Park at Burbank. It was a great experience from the beginning. The parking was easy and accessible to the main lobby. When we got to the main lobby, a welcome sign welcomed us for the tour. We had a wonderful tour. It was very informative about just the general property. The property itself was clean and bright. What impressed me was that they were all well-groomed and pleasant, and they weren't pandering. You knew they were health care professionals that cared and tried to take an interest in the person. That's what meant a lot to me. So I was very impressed with that. The place itself was beautiful. The model we saw that became my friend's studio apartment was beautiful, too. The place was newly renovated. They have new appliances and new cabinets. Just cheerful and wonderful. I can't say enough about Ivy Park. I think their services are fine. My friend just came out of the hospital, but I know that she is getting all the services there at Ivy Park. She's getting her medications managed, she's getting great meals, and today, physical therapy was coming up. We met the activities director, and there are activities, but my friend is not able to participate at this time. But I know the activities are great."

"My grandfather was in the Belmont assisted-living home in Hollywood, California. He really liked it here. I liked it too but was very concerned about what kind of care he might be receiving (or not receiving) when we were not present. We received multiple calls informing us he had fallen from standing or fallen out of his wheel chair and gotten hurt. In my experience, all the staff was very friendly. The facility was very clean and my grandfather had a nice room. My grandmother did not like the Belmont assisted living home. I never understood why. She may have just been more concerned with keeping herself out of it versus anything to actually do with my grandfather or the assisted living home. I do not like the location of the assisted living home. Hollywood is no place for the elderly to live. It is way too noisy and bustling. "

"Evergreen Retirement Home was recommended by somebody. We looked at a bunch of different ones, and it really came down to the care and the affordability. I know they have independent and assisted. They have movies, they have games, they have social interaction. They have trips, they take them to shopping. "