The Retreat
State licensed365 El Nido Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91107
Assisted Living
Assisted livingResidential care for the elderly (RCFE)24-hour personal care
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State licensedAssisted Living
Monte Vista Grove Homes
Pasadena, CaliforniaState inspected Oct 13, 2025, 8 citations since 2021
About Monte Vista Grove Homes
Monte Vista Grove Homes brings together compassionate assisted living care with genuine community connections in Pasadena, California. Our team supports residents with daily activities while encouraging independence, creating an environment where aging feels like part of life's natural flow.
Community at a glance
Capacity
66 residents
State license
#191222411, Licensed
Location
Pasadena, CA
Status
Listed in a public registry
Care & services offered
Assisted Living
Contact & location
2889 San Pasqual Street, Pasadena, California 91107
California inspection record
From the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, which licenses and inspects Monte Vista Grove Homes. Checked October 8, 2026. See the state's record and reports
State inspectors last visited Monte Vista Grove Homes on October 13, 2025.
Since October 2021, California's Community Care Licensing Division has made 5 routine inspections and 3 other visits.
Inspectors issued 4 Type A citations and 4 Type B citations. A Type A citation means an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights.
Across 7,137 licensed communities in California, the average in the state's record is 5.9 citations and 27% have none.
No complaints were investigated in that time.
Last visit
Oct 13, 2025
Routine inspections
5
Type A citations
4
Type B citations
4
Visits and citations
| Kind of visit | Visits | Type A | Type B |
|---|---|---|---|
| Routine inspections | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Complaint investigations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other visits | 3 | 4 | 4 |
Type A: an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights. Type B: a potential risk if not corrected. Routine inspections on Oct 13, 2025, Nov 7, 2024, Nov 2, 2023, Feb 7, 2023, Mar 11, 2022.
Complaints
- Date not reportedOutcome not reported
- substantiated:
- the state found it more likely than not that it happened.
- inconclusive:
- the state could not prove or disprove it.
- unsubstantiated:
- it may have happened, but there was not enough evidence.
- unfounded:
- the state found it false or not possible.
License
- License number
- 191222411
- License type
- RCFE-Continuing Care Retirement Community
- Status
- Licensed
- Licensed capacity
- 66 residents
- Licensed since
- December 2, 1992
- Licensee
- Monte Vista Grove Homes
- Administrator
- Deborah a Herbert
Location
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2889 San Pasqual StreetPasadena, CA 91107
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Assisted Living: frequently asked questions
Has Monte Vista Grove Homes had any violations?+
California's Community Care Licensing Division has issued Monte Vista Grove Homes 4 Type A citations and 4 Type B citations since October 2021. Type A means an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights; Type B means a potential risk if not corrected.
When was Monte Vista Grove Homes last inspected?+
State inspectors last visited on October 13, 2025. Each visit's report is public on the state's facility search.
Have there been complaints about Monte Vista Grove Homes?+
The state has no complaint investigations on record for Monte Vista Grove Homes since October 2021.
How much does assisted living cost?+
The national median is around $6,200 per month, though it ranges from roughly $4,500 to $11,800 depending on location, apartment size, and level of care.
Does Medicare pay for assisted living?+
Medicare does not cover the room-and-board cost of assisted living. Medicaid may help in many states through waivers, and VA benefits can offset costs for eligible veterans.
What's the difference from a nursing home?+
Assisted living is for people who need help with daily tasks but are largely independent. Nursing homes (skilled nursing) provide 24-hour medical and rehabilitative care.