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.