Assisted living · Pasadena, CA
Assisted living in Pasadena
Pasadena has 13 licensed assisted living communities with sixteen or more beds and 15 smaller licensed homes. All of them hold the same state license, a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly. The difference is size, price, and how the day feels. 2 of the larger communities are continuing care retirement communities, where an entrance fee usually applies.
Assisted living communities in Pasadena
These are the communities in Pasadena licensed for sixteen or more residents, largest first. Select one for its license details.
Assisted living or a smaller home?
- Assisted living base rent in LA County usually runs $5,098 to $5,550 a month, with personal care added in levels on top.
- Board and care homes in LA County usually charge $3,000 to $6,000 a month with care included.
- Larger communities offer dining rooms, activities and more people to socialize with. Smaller homes offer more one-on-one attention and a quieter routine.
Pasadena on the map
The 28 licensed homes in Pasadena, colored by size. Select a pin for the home's name, size and license facts.
Map of the 28 licensed homes in Pasadena
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- Board and care (6 or fewer beds)
- Small care home (7 to 15 beds)
- Assisted living (16 or more beds)
Pasadena in the state licensing data
How the 28 licensed homes in Pasadena compare with LA County as a whole, from the state extract dated May 25, 2025.
| State licensing data | Pasadena | LA County |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed homes | 28 | 1,644 |
| Board and care, 6 beds or fewer | 14 (50%) | 1,359 (83%) |
| Small homes, 7 to 15 beds | 1 (4%) | 27 (2%) |
| Communities, 16 or more beds | 13 (46%) | 258 (16%) |
| Licensed beds | 2,148 | 43,145 |
| Median beds per home | 7.5 | 6 |
| Licensed since the start of 2024 | 0 | 287 |
- The largest licensed home in Pasadena is Villa Gardens, with 340 beds.
- Homes with fifteen or fewer beds hold 93 of the 2,148 licensed beds in Pasadena (4%).
- Licensed homes in Pasadena are spread across these ZIP codes: 91104 (8 homes), 91107 (7 homes), 91101 (4 homes), 91106 (4 homes), 91103 (3 homes), 91105 (2 homes).
- 2 of the larger communities in Pasadena are continuing care retirement communities, where an entrance fee usually applies.
Nearby communities
Altadena (1.2 mi, 11 homes, 7 board and care); La Cañada Flintridge (4.1 mi, 3 homes, 3 board and care); East Pasadena (4.3 mi, 1 home, 0 board and care); South Pasadena (4.3 mi, 2 homes, 1 board and care); Eagle Rock (4.3 mi, 4 homes, 3 board and care). Distances are straight-line between community centers.
See every licensed home on our Pasadena board and care page, or read more about assisted living across Los Angeles County.
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Questions families ask
How many assisted living communities are in Pasadena?
The state extract dated May 25, 2025 lists 13 licensed communities with sixteen or more beds in Pasadena, plus 15 smaller licensed homes. All are Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly.
What does assisted living cost in Pasadena?
Published 2026 base rent for assisted living in LA County runs about $5,098 to $5,550 a month. Care levels, medication help and memory care are usually extra.
Is a board and care home the same as assisted living?
In California, yes, legally. Both are licensed as Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly. People say board and care for small homes of six or fewer residents and assisted living for larger communities.
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