The Best Communities in Pasadena, CA

"I love volunteering at Solheim because the care and companionship they provide for their residents is definitely something to note. It really sets them apart from other communities I've volunteered at over the years. Solheim has always been one of the happiest environments I visit. Residents are always busy doing a fun activity like enjoying live music with their friends, going on outings, participating in painting classes, playing various games, and so much more. There is a skilled nursing facility on site (like a hospital setting) so if your loved one needs any kind of rehab after a fall or surgery, they can take care of them right here in the comfort of their own community and with help of the super friendly staff onsite. Staff and residents always seem to have a smile on their face! The cleanliness here is also something to note. Everything I have learned about Solheim over the years I have liked and would recommend this community to any of my family members any day! And everyone else too!"

"Santa Anita is a place where they care. Everyone here is treated with the love, kindness and respect your family is seeking in a retirement community for your loved one. My favorite thing about Santa Anita assisted living is the Activities Department. There is something always going on weather it is BINGO, Arts and Crafts, and ice cream socials on fridays. It is always a fun time with the Activities Department. Santa Anita ALF you feel at home and as if you're amongst family because at Santa Anita we are one big family including staff."

"So far, my stay here at Scholl Canyon Estates Gracious Retirement Living has been good. It's a very nice community with very nice administration. They are very accommodating. The people are great, and I've made several friends since I've been here. They might need a little improvement in their food, but they had good choices. Everything is nice and very well kept up. The staff is the one that's a plus to me, in how gracious they are for whatever it is that you need. They have a few staff that need some training, but overall, they're very good. The building is very clean and very presentable, with pictures on the wall. Everywhere you walk, it's just beautiful. They have activities and things, and they're going to have a line dance pretty soon. They take you on trips and shopping, too. They have games here and movies. I haven't attended any of those activities yet because I have things outside of this already that I have to get together before I can settle in. It's a bit pricey when I compare it to others, but they are kind of neck and neck with a majority of these facilities. When I talked to the head, Eileen, she was just kind of impressive to me because she was very down-to-earth. That was the first time I've dealt with any type of retirement living place, and they are the first ones that I called, and Eileen just made me feel so comfortable. She helped me get past my fears and encouraged me to come over and see her, talk with her, and see the place. Even though I couldn't get there at the time that was convenient for them, she was able to put the time later enough for me to be able to still come. I came late and brought my sister with me, and they were still very accommodating. It was as late as six or seven, and that was the only time I had. They were very pleasant. She made me feel at home. She let me see the place, and it was so beautiful. We just fell in love with her and the place on the same day. Even though there are other beautiful places that I was referred to that were just as nice, there's something about Eileen that brought my attention back here, that makes me feel very welcomed. As we walked through the hallways, it just really lifted me. I didn't know these places were like this. I didn't know this is what senior living was like. It's been like that since I've been here. It's just very gracious and very beautiful. I brought my friends here to see it. They're very impressed. So, I'm good here."

"Henrietta's Leven Oaks was excellent. My mom stayed there and I would recommend them. They went over and beyond the call of duty. It was an old hotel that was converted to a senior living. It's just lovely and it's got beautiful grounds. What my husband and I liked about it was that the residents would all be taken to the dining room for their breakfast, lunch, and dinner. So, they weren't isolated in their rooms, unless they were ill. It was just a very comfortable place, very clean, and the workers were amazing. They also have a board that shows whatever activity was planned for the day, which included painting fingernails, and some speakers or music that comes in. They plan things for Thanksgiving or Halloween. They put up decorations for Christmas with a big, beautiful Christmas tree. So, they did an excellent job with their activities. Although a lot of people were not able to participate in these activities, you would still see people doing puzzles and playing dominoes or whatever they could as their ability permitted."

"Brookdale Monrovia was excellent. They have even invited me back to an event next week. They were wonderful. They have the best staff that you want to meet. When you got there, they had their team there welcoming you. They were the nicest people ever. They're top-notch. We were there at the end of lunch, but they let us have something. It was like a peach cobbler. It wasn't a full meal. I think we mainly had the dessert part of it, but it was really good. The facility was very clean. They were just too pricey for me."

"My mom was a resident of Leisure Vale Assisted Living. She was doing great. She played bingo, activity games, and movies. They have meals three times a day and they had snack meals. They had a happy hour. They had a party. They had Thanksgiving, Easter, and Christmas. They had a big dinner. You have to bring your family, and it's great. There were times they gave the medicine to make sure that they took the medicine right. They make sure they're there. They do dressing if you request it, they do it. They were very compliant with people. They're good people. The food was edible, it was good. It's good for people, like soup or potatoes or Caesar salad. If you don't like what's for dinner, they'll get you something else."

"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."

"They ignored our loved one. Uber staffed. Don’t answer emails and don’t communicate. "

"Sakura Gardens of Los Angeles was very clean and the staff was very helpful. It's gated so it's very safe. I saw the dining hall and then a one-bedroom. It was nice. We are looking for a bilingual or more of a Japanese-speaking facility, and this person helped me and showed me around. She was fully bilingual. So, that would have been good for my friend. It was a good experience."

"A couple of weeks ago, I visited Hollenbeck Palms in Los Angeles and I like that very much. They have a chapel which is unique. The location is not ideal as the surrounding area is not exactly high class but I still really like it. It's the best out of every place that I have visited so far. The people were very friendly. I was able to meet a number of residents and I was impressed by how friendly they were. I only met one staff member and she was very helpful. I would rate her very highly. I probably need to say though that all I can afford at Hollenback is a studio apartment because if you're going to get a 1-bedroom, there's a substantial buy-in of over $200,000. That is a bit of a difficulty for me. I was also impressed by the food. I had lunch there with some nice people. The food was the best of all that I have had and I had lunch at several places I visited. They had the one thing the others did not have and that's the chapel. That appeals very much to me."

"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 went to Belmont Village Burbank. I like the amenities. There's a movie theater, a beauty salon, and a nice patio area for the guests. It feels very comfortable, warm and inviting. The staff who gave the tour was very informative, very professional, very positive, and welcoming. The dining area was spacious. The menu looked good and I thought the selections were good, too. The guests seemed happy. It seemed like a nice club-like setting."

"Hollywood Hills is a wonderful facility. Mom is quite comfortable with it. We, as a family, are comfortable with the way they take care of her, the atmosphere there, and the facility as a whole, like the physical therapy, the exercises, the meal plans, everything that they have to offer. We just love it. The memory care staff is wonderful. They are very caring, very understanding, and very patient. They are very specific to the needs of each person. Mom has a low sodium diet and they're very attentive to making sure that her meals are like that, but still very tasty, because she's an extremely picky eater. They have daily movies, they do field trips on Fridays, live music on Tuesdays, exercises every day during the week, lots of walking, and lots of communication with other residents and staff. Everything is pricey. You get what you pay for is true to form."