The 10 Best Nursing Homes in Pasadena, CA for 2023
Just northeast of Los Angeles, the city of Pasadena is home to 141,000 residents, out of whom 16% are seniors aged 65 and older. Residents enjoy easy access to many top-class medical facilities and hospitals including Huntington Hospital with its Senior Care Network, and the Pasadena Urgent Care & Medical Center. According to Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey in 2020, Pasadena is one of the most financially accessible cities in the state for nursing homes, at a median cost of $8,060 per month.
Nursing homes offer both short-term rehabilitation and long-term residential care for frail seniors. Residents in these facilities benefit from skilled nursing, round-the-clock supervision and intensive attention to ensure their complex needs are met. Caring staff can help with bathing, dressing, eating and other daily living activities, while trained nurses provide medical monitoring. Skilled nursing facilities provide a high level of care, which is reflected in the cost. Cheaper care options include home care and accommodation in an assisted living community.
This guide offers a comparison between nursing home costs in Pasadena, the rest of the state and the rest of the United States. We’ve also compiled a list of free resources for seniors who are looking to transition into a skilled nursing facility or trying to delay the need to move into one.
Directory of Nursing Homes in Pasadena, CA
The Terraces at Park Marino
2585 E. WASHINGTON BLVD., Pasadena, CA, 91107
The Terraces at Park Marino has a vast view of Eaton Canyon and is conveniently located across Crown City Medical Group in the Victory Park neighborhood of Pasadena, California. Residents are happy wi
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The Terraces at Park Marino has a vast view of Eaton Canyon and is conveniently located across Crown City Medical Group in the Victory Park neighborhood of Pasadena, California. Residents are happy with the facility’s warm atmosphere, open dining room with fireplace and the variety of activities including knitting, bridge and exercise classes. Family members appreciate the welcoming, helpful staff, availability of vegetarian dishes and the fact that their senior loved ones are happy, active and socially engaged. Visitors praise the homelike facility’s cleanliness, comfortable furnishings and apartments, artwork display, lush grounds and different gathering areas.
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The Terraces at Park Marino has a vast view of Eaton Canyon and is conveniently located across Crown City Medical Group in the Victory Park neighborhood of Pasadena, California. Residents are happy wi
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The Terraces at Park Marino has a vast view of Eaton Canyon and is conveniently located across Crown City Medical Group in the Victory Park neighborhood of Pasadena, California. Residents are happy with the facility’s warm atmosphere, open dining room with fireplace and the variety of activities including knitting, bridge and exercise classes. Family members appreciate the welcoming, helpful staff, availability of vegetarian dishes and the fact that their senior loved ones are happy, active and socially engaged. Visitors praise the homelike facility’s cleanliness, comfortable furnishings and apartments, artwork display, lush grounds and different gathering areas.
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Villa Gardens
842 East Villa St., Pasadena, CA, 91101
Villa Gardens is located in the center of Pasadena, California, just minutes from Interstate 210. Residents and their loved ones agree that Villa Gardens is a gorgeous facility, thanks to its landscap
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Villa Gardens is located in the center of Pasadena, California, just minutes from Interstate 210. Residents and their loved ones agree that Villa Gardens is a gorgeous facility, thanks to its landscaped exterior and homelike interior. They especially love the lush courtyard, which features winding walkways, tall trees and abundant shrubbery. Villa Gardens also receives praise for boasting a beauty salon, computer café, community library, fitness center and swimming pool. However, residents are most impressed by the many activities scheduled at Villa Gardens, including concerts, movies and lectures, as well as aerobics and yoga classes.
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Villa Gardens is located in the center of Pasadena, California, just minutes from Interstate 210. Residents and their loved ones agree that Villa Gardens is a gorgeous facility, thanks to its landscap
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Villa Gardens is located in the center of Pasadena, California, just minutes from Interstate 210. Residents and their loved ones agree that Villa Gardens is a gorgeous facility, thanks to its landscaped exterior and homelike interior. They especially love the lush courtyard, which features winding walkways, tall trees and abundant shrubbery. Villa Gardens also receives praise for boasting a beauty salon, computer café, community library, fitness center and swimming pool. However, residents are most impressed by the many activities scheduled at Villa Gardens, including concerts, movies and lectures, as well as aerobics and yoga classes.
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Monte Vista Grove Homes
2889 SAN PASQUAL STREET, Pasadena, CA, 91107
Monte Vista Grove Homes is situated in Pasadena, CA, a short drive from the heart of San Marino. Visitors are pleased that the facility has a host of doctors and medical institutions on-call in case o
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Monte Vista Grove Homes is situated in Pasadena, CA, a short drive from the heart of San Marino. Visitors are pleased that the facility has a host of doctors and medical institutions on-call in case of an emergency. Monte Vista Grove Homes has a religious focus, and Christian residents are delighted by religious services and sermons on weekends. On the back end of the property, guests are able to stroll through gardens and cultivate their own plants, weather permitting. Moreover, visitors speak highly of the dining menus and the restaurant-style meals prepared by certified chefs.
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Monte Vista Grove Homes is situated in Pasadena, CA, a short drive from the heart of San Marino. Visitors are pleased that the facility has a host of doctors and medical institutions on-call in case o
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Monte Vista Grove Homes is situated in Pasadena, CA, a short drive from the heart of San Marino. Visitors are pleased that the facility has a host of doctors and medical institutions on-call in case of an emergency. Monte Vista Grove Homes has a religious focus, and Christian residents are delighted by religious services and sermons on weekends. On the back end of the property, guests are able to stroll through gardens and cultivate their own plants, weather permitting. Moreover, visitors speak highly of the dining menus and the restaurant-style meals prepared by certified chefs.
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Gem Transitional
716 SOUTH FAIR OAKS AVE, Pasadena, CA, 91105
I visited a family friend who was residing at GEM for short term care and I have to say the facility is very clean, staff are friendly and it’s a very nice facility. I highly recommend GEM for your
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I visited a family friend who was residing at GEM for short term care and I have to say the facility is very clean, staff are friendly and it’s a very nice facility. I highly recommend GEM for your long term or short term stay. Residents are active in the activity room and staff are respectful and friendly.
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I visited a family friend who was residing at GEM for short term care and I have to say the facility is very clean, staff are friendly and it’s a very nice facility. I highly recommend GEM for your
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I visited a family friend who was residing at GEM for short term care and I have to say the facility is very clean, staff are friendly and it’s a very nice facility. I highly recommend GEM for your long term or short term stay. Residents are active in the activity room and staff are respectful and friendly.
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Saint Vincent Healthcare
1810 N. FAIR OAKS AVE, Pasadena, CA, 91103
My brother is now in St. Vincent Healthcare. This place is mainly for Alzheimer’s patients. For me, it is a very well organized place. There’s always someone who’ll talk to you. The staff does a lot o
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My brother is now in St. Vincent Healthcare. This place is mainly for Alzheimer’s patients. For me, it is a very well organized place. There’s always someone who’ll talk to you. The staff does a lot of things for their patients even though every need is different for each patient. My brother’s medications and dietary intake are being monitored. They have different doctors that come in for different needs, e.g., podiatry, psychiatry, etc. One time, they were doing their afternoon exercises with music, walking around and dancing around the hallway. It was kind of nice. They have an outdoor courtyard where patients can be out in the sun if they insist. Each room has a television. Overall, I’m pleased with this place.
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My brother is now in St. Vincent Healthcare. This place is mainly for Alzheimer’s patients. For me, it is a very well organized place. There’s always someone who’ll talk to you. The staff does a lot o
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My brother is now in St. Vincent Healthcare. This place is mainly for Alzheimer’s patients. For me, it is a very well organized place. There’s always someone who’ll talk to you. The staff does a lot of things for their patients even though every need is different for each patient. My brother’s medications and dietary intake are being monitored. They have different doctors that come in for different needs, e.g., podiatry, psychiatry, etc. One time, they were doing their afternoon exercises with music, walking around and dancing around the hallway. It was kind of nice. They have an outdoor courtyard where patients can be out in the sun if they insist. Each room has a television. Overall, I’m pleased with this place.
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Golden Rose Care Center
1899 N Raymond Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91103
Golden Rose Care Center was newly renovated, everything was new, and I was very impressed with it. That’s the place I have chosen for my husband and that’s where he will go. I sat there for 30 minutes
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Golden Rose Care Center was newly renovated, everything was new, and I was very impressed with it. That’s the place I have chosen for my husband and that’s where he will go. I sat there for 30 minutes waiting for Sandy to give me the tour and I saw a lot of positive actions by the employees coming and helping. I saw what was going during the time I was waiting, and I was happy with what I saw.
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Golden Rose Care Center was newly renovated, everything was new, and I was very impressed with it. That’s the place I have chosen for my husband and that’s where he will go. I sat there for 30 minutes
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Golden Rose Care Center was newly renovated, everything was new, and I was very impressed with it. That’s the place I have chosen for my husband and that’s where he will go. I sat there for 30 minutes waiting for Sandy to give me the tour and I saw a lot of positive actions by the employees coming and helping. I saw what was going during the time I was waiting, and I was happy with what I saw.
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Pasadena Meadows Nursing Center
150 Bellefontaine Street, Pasadena, CA, 91105
My father had cancer & this was his final home for 2 months. The nurses & management gave him the best care possible & helped my family navigate us through this difficult time. They are ex
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My father had cancer & this was his final home for 2 months. The nurses & management gave him the best care possible & helped my family navigate us through this difficult time. They are extremely great with nursing care, customer service, & rehabilitation. I am an advocate for this facility because they truly have the compassion to care for the sick & elderly.
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My father had cancer & this was his final home for 2 months. The nurses & management gave him the best care possible & helped my family navigate us through this difficult time. They are ex
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My father had cancer & this was his final home for 2 months. The nurses & management gave him the best care possible & helped my family navigate us through this difficult time. They are extremely great with nursing care, customer service, & rehabilitation. I am an advocate for this facility because they truly have the compassion to care for the sick & elderly.
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Pasadena Grove Health Center
1470 N Fair Oaks Avenue, Pasadena, CA, 91103
My mom was at Pasadena Grove Health Center (formerly known as Eisenhower Nursing & Conv Hosp). It was dirty and they neglected their patients. Also there was some kind of hierarchy there where the
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My mom was at Pasadena Grove Health Center (formerly known as Eisenhower Nursing & Conv Hosp). It was dirty and they neglected their patients. Also there was some kind of hierarchy there where the RNs couldn’t really tell the LVNs what to do, and the LVNs couldn’t really tell the CNAs what to do. It was hard to get things done over there. The place was old, dirty, and not updated. The food was OK and the dining area was OK, too, but there were not enough activities. The residents were just watching TV, listening to music, and playing bingo.
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My mom was at Pasadena Grove Health Center (formerly known as Eisenhower Nursing & Conv Hosp). It was dirty and they neglected their patients. Also there was some kind of hierarchy there where the
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My mom was at Pasadena Grove Health Center (formerly known as Eisenhower Nursing & Conv Hosp). It was dirty and they neglected their patients. Also there was some kind of hierarchy there where the RNs couldn’t really tell the LVNs what to do, and the LVNs couldn’t really tell the CNAs what to do. It was hard to get things done over there. The place was old, dirty, and not updated. The food was OK and the dining area was OK, too, but there were not enough activities. The residents were just watching TV, listening to music, and playing bingo.
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The Californian-pasadena
120 BELLEFONTAINE STREET, Pasadena, CA, 91105
The staff and facilities were nice. The overall atmosphere was pleasent and the residents seemed to be happy. It is hard not to feel sadthough surrounded by people who are incapatitated. The Californi
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The staff and facilities were nice. The overall atmosphere was pleasent and the residents seemed to be happy. It is hard not to feel sadthough surrounded by people who are incapatitated. The Californian tried their best to make the lives of their residents comfortable but there is only so much they can do. I will volunteer here again because everyone was extremely kind and spending time with peopel who have somany stories is an amazing experience.
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The staff and facilities were nice. The overall atmosphere was pleasent and the residents seemed to be happy. It is hard not to feel sadthough surrounded by people who are incapatitated. The Californi
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The staff and facilities were nice. The overall atmosphere was pleasent and the residents seemed to be happy. It is hard not to feel sadthough surrounded by people who are incapatitated. The Californian tried their best to make the lives of their residents comfortable but there is only so much they can do. I will volunteer here again because everyone was extremely kind and spending time with peopel who have somany stories is an amazing experience.
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Pasadena Care Center, Llc
1640 N Fair Oaks Avenue, Pasadena, CA, 91103
It is not the most beautiful place, but the care givers and people working there are very caring and loving to the residents.
It is not the most beautiful place, but the care givers and people working there are very caring and loving to the residents.
Two Palms Nursing Center, Inc
2637 E. Washington Blvd, Pasadena, CA, 91107
Worst place ever. My dad’s life was cut short after being at Two Palms for less than one year. They kept him from walking and put him in a wheelchair. They would leave him in his diapers for a long
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Worst place ever. My dad’s life was cut short after being at Two Palms for less than one year. They kept him from walking and put him in a wheelchair. They would leave him in his diapers for a long time before changing him. The facility is dirty and had numerous roaches. The food is bad and my dad said that it tasted “like garbage.” They force fed him causing a serious lung infection that nearly killed him. Jesse (D.O.N.) and the majority of the staff care only for money: they put on smiles when family is around, but when you leave they treat the elderly residents poorly, paying no attention to their condition. This facility should be closed as soon as possible.
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Worst place ever. My dad’s life was cut short after being at Two Palms for less than one year. They kept him from walking and put him in a wheelchair. They would leave him in his diapers for a long
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Worst place ever. My dad’s life was cut short after being at Two Palms for less than one year. They kept him from walking and put him in a wheelchair. They would leave him in his diapers for a long time before changing him. The facility is dirty and had numerous roaches. The food is bad and my dad said that it tasted “like garbage.” They force fed him causing a serious lung infection that nearly killed him. Jesse (D.O.N.) and the majority of the staff care only for money: they put on smiles when family is around, but when you leave they treat the elderly residents poorly, paying no attention to their condition. This facility should be closed as soon as possible.
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Brighton Care Center
1836 North Fair Oaks Avenue, Pasadena, CA, 91103
My mom was put in Brighton two years ago. She was in the nursing care, and she was there for rehab, which is another one that is awful. The place was really old. They also had a lot of what she called
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My mom was put in Brighton two years ago. She was in the nursing care, and she was there for rehab, which is another one that is awful. The place was really old. They also had a lot of what she called medical people that live there permanently that are either handicapped mentally or physically. It was a whole different wing from the nursing facility; that area had three to a room, and they live there permanently. They would hang outside in the parking lot, smoking cigarettes, weed, and drinking. I couldn’t believe my eyes. A lot of them are younger because they’re medical people whose families don’t want them.
I did see a lot of people there. It was all pre-Covid. I just give them a low rating with everything. The rooms were old, and it was an old building. I didn’t see a garden for the people.
The rehab was probably the best part. I would say the staff was pretty good. They were kind and very nice to my mom. They have a very nice staff. All I saw was the dining room; that’s all I could see. I didn’t see much going on in there. I saw a lot of people sitting in there. It was people that either were permanent residents or the people that were in nursing care. The beds look like they were taken from an old hospital that was closed down, and they bought old used beds. They told my daughter not to sit on the beds because there’s a lot of infectious diseases. I’m like, "Well, don’t they clean in between patients?" I thought that was really weird.
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My mom was put in Brighton two years ago. She was in the nursing care, and she was there for rehab, which is another one that is awful. The place was really old. They also had a lot of what she called
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My mom was put in Brighton two years ago. She was in the nursing care, and she was there for rehab, which is another one that is awful. The place was really old. They also had a lot of what she called medical people that live there permanently that are either handicapped mentally or physically. It was a whole different wing from the nursing facility; that area had three to a room, and they live there permanently. They would hang outside in the parking lot, smoking cigarettes, weed, and drinking. I couldn’t believe my eyes. A lot of them are younger because they’re medical people whose families don’t want them.
I did see a lot of people there. It was all pre-Covid. I just give them a low rating with everything. The rooms were old, and it was an old building. I didn’t see a garden for the people.
The rehab was probably the best part. I would say the staff was pretty good. They were kind and very nice to my mom. They have a very nice staff. All I saw was the dining room; that’s all I could see. I didn’t see much going on in there. I saw a lot of people sitting in there. It was people that either were permanent residents or the people that were in nursing care. The beds look like they were taken from an old hospital that was closed down, and they bought old used beds. They told my daughter not to sit on the beds because there’s a lot of infectious diseases. I’m like, "Well, don’t they clean in between patients?" I thought that was really weird.
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Atherton Baptist Home
214 SOUTH ATLANTIC BLVD., Alhambra, CA, 91801
Daytime staff member assigned is caring, intelligent, and responsive to my grandmother’s needs. She engages her and is familiar with her personal history and family relations. She’s made an effort to
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Daytime staff member assigned is caring, intelligent, and responsive to my grandmother’s needs. She engages her and is familiar with her personal history and family relations. She’s made an effort to get to know us. Facility has nice activities. It seems pretty standard as far as amenities and maintenance. Very clean and accommodating. Weekend staff is not the greatest. I feel like my grandmother is a bit neglected on those days and tends to have more problems with her dementia. Compared to state facilities EXCELLENT.
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Daytime staff member assigned is caring, intelligent, and responsive to my grandmother’s needs. She engages her and is familiar with her personal history and family relations. She’s made an effort to
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Daytime staff member assigned is caring, intelligent, and responsive to my grandmother’s needs. She engages her and is familiar with her personal history and family relations. She’s made an effort to get to know us. Facility has nice activities. It seems pretty standard as far as amenities and maintenance. Very clean and accommodating. Weekend staff is not the greatest. I feel like my grandmother is a bit neglected on those days and tends to have more problems with her dementia. Compared to state facilities EXCELLENT.
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Broadway Manor Care Center
605 WEST BROADWAY, Glendale, CA, 91204
During recent months I was an IV patient at this facility on two occasions for a total of more than 40 days, and the four star rating which I have given above is with respect to staff only. I observ
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During recent months I was an IV patient at this facility on two occasions for a total of more than 40 days, and the four star rating which I have given above is with respect to staff only. I observed many systemic issues, a management responsibility, which I’ll cover in a future review.
In particular, I wish to thank RN NoNa, RN Leah and Paul for their outstanding professional care and compassion.
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During recent months I was an IV patient at this facility on two occasions for a total of more than 40 days, and the four star rating which I have given above is with respect to staff only. I observ
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During recent months I was an IV patient at this facility on two occasions for a total of more than 40 days, and the four star rating which I have given above is with respect to staff only. I observed many systemic issues, a management responsibility, which I’ll cover in a future review.
In particular, I wish to thank RN NoNa, RN Leah and Paul for their outstanding professional care and compassion.
K
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Verdugo Valley Skilled Nursing & Wellness Ct
2635 HONOLULU AVE, Montrose, CA, 91020
My dad was in Montrose Springs Skilled Nursing & Wellness Center for two weeks. We couldn’t go in and see anything, but they were able to get my dad back to walking again. It’s like a rehab center
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My dad was in Montrose Springs Skilled Nursing & Wellness Center for two weeks. We couldn’t go in and see anything, but they were able to get my dad back to walking again. It’s like a rehab center. The outside looks normal to me. The staff tried really hard. When I called them, they set up a Facetime meeting; they did it several times. They were cooperative. It’s a mid-sized community.
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My dad was in Montrose Springs Skilled Nursing & Wellness Center for two weeks. We couldn’t go in and see anything, but they were able to get my dad back to walking again. It’s like a rehab center
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My dad was in Montrose Springs Skilled Nursing & Wellness Center for two weeks. We couldn’t go in and see anything, but they were able to get my dad back to walking again. It’s like a rehab center. The outside looks normal to me. The staff tried really hard. When I called them, they set up a Facetime meeting; they did it several times. They were cooperative. It’s a mid-sized community.
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Nursing Home Costs in Pasadena, CA
The median monthly prices for nursing homes in Pasadena are $8,060 for a semiprivate room and $10,570 for accommodation in a private room.
The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities
While the costs for skilled nursing facilities in Pasadena are higher than the U.S. average, skilled nursing in the area is $1,187 less costly than the state median. Pasadena is among the more affordable areas in the state for nursing homes when compared to other coastal cities such as Oxnard and Santa Maria. The average rates in Bakersfield are, on average, the same as in Pasadena, while further south in San Diego, skilled nursing facilities prices rise to $10,722, on average, per month.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care
Making the transition into a nursing home can be challenging for seniors and their loved ones. Older adults who don’t need high-level medical care may wish to consider other more budget-friendly options such as home care and home health care, which in Pasadena cost $5,434 and $5,529, respectively. Adult day health care is the cheapest senior care option in the city at $1,647, on average, per month. Another option that provides residential care is assisted living, at a median monthly rate of $5,000.
Note: Data for Pasadena was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Los Angeles, was used instead.
Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Pasadena, CA
Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.
- Medicare: Medicare will typically cover all skilled nursing costs for the first 20 days of one’s stay in a nursing home and a portion of the costs until day 100. After 100 days in a skilled nursing facility, Medicare will not cover any part of the cost of the stay. While this is adequate when short-term care is needed, those in need of long-term care will need to either pay out-of-pocket or use another source of financial assistance.
- Medicaid: Medicaid covers most of the costs of living in a skilled nursing facility for those who qualify. Care, room, and board are covered with no time limit, but residents may be charged for extras like specially prepared food or cosmetic services. Medicaid eligibility standards are strict and complex, so not all seniors are eligible for Medicaid benefits.
- Veterans Benefits: Veterans receiving a VA pension may also be eligible for the Aid and Attendance benefit administered by the VA. Aid and Attendance is a monthly allowance that beneficiaries may use to pay for their long-term care, including skilled nursing care.
If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.
Free Resources for Seniors in Pasadena, CA
The city of Pasadena has several resources for seniors who want to stay at home for as long as possible, including those that support nutrition and home care services. Other services are designed to help seniors who are already in nursing home care.
Resource
Contact
Service
(800) 510-2020
This care management program is offered by Los Angeles County’s Workforce Development and Community Services to help delay the need for premature nursing home admissions. Eligible seniors can apply for a comprehensive set of care management services including at-home assessments, free and low-cost support services and follow-up appointments.
(916) 552-9214
The Home and Community-Based Waiver is available to older adults in California who qualify for Medi-Cal, the state’s version of Medicaid. Seniors must need nursing home levels of care to be eligible. Services are offered in the participants' homes or in other types of residential units, such as assisted living facilities.
(800) 334-9473
The Long Term Care Ombudsman Program offers a broad range of support for older adults who live in facilities such as nursing homes. Seniors and their family members can contact this program for help with finding a suitable nursing home and understanding their rights as residents. Program volunteers also record and investigate complaints and concerns about specific facilities.
(626) 449-6815
This Pasadena-based nonprofit offers low-cost hot and cold nutritious meals to eligible homebound older adults. Meals on Wheels volunteers make lunchtime deliveries during the week.
(800) 434-0222
HICAP volunteers offer seniors free and unbiased advice about their health insurance options after the age of 65. Topics covered include enrollment, Medicare part D, long-term care insurance and Medi-Cal.