Bella Vista
State licensed1760 N Fair Oaks Ave, Pasadena, CA 91103
Assisted Living
Assisted livingResidential care for the elderly (RCFE)24-hour personal care
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State licensedAssisted Living
Pasa Alta West
Pasadena, CaliforniaState inspected Jan 15, 2026, 5 citations since 2022
About Pasa Alta West
Pasa Alta West brings personalized assisted living to Pasadena, California, where trained caregivers support daily activities while residents maintain independence. Our compassionate team helps with medication management, personal care, and meal preparation, allowing families to focus on visits instead of worry.
Community at a glance
Capacity
6 residents
State license
#191222713, Licensed
Location
Pasadena, CA
Status
Listed in a public registry
Care & services offered
Assisted Living
Contact & location
1773 N. Fair Oaks, Pasadena, California 91103
California inspection record
From the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, which licenses and inspects Pasa Alta West. Checked October 8, 2026. See the state's record and reports
State inspectors last visited Pasa Alta West on January 15, 2026.
Since March 2022, California's Community Care Licensing Division has made 5 routine inspections and 1 complaint visit.
Inspectors issued 3 Type A citations and 2 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.
The state investigated 1 complaint, and substantiated none of the allegations.
Last visit
Jan 15, 2026
Routine inspections
5
Type A citations
3
Type B citations
2
Visits and citations
| Kind of visit | Visits | Type A | Type B |
|---|---|---|---|
| Routine inspections | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Complaint investigations | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Other visits | 0 | 3 | 2 |
Type A: an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights. Type B: a potential risk if not corrected. Routine inspections on Jan 15, 2026, Feb 3, 2025, Jan 30, 2024, Feb 11, 2023, Mar 2, 2022.
Complaints
- February 6, 20251 unsubstantiated
- 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
- 191222713
- License type
- Residential Care Elderly
- Status
- Licensed
- Licensed capacity
- 6 residents
- Licensed since
- February 7, 1994
- Licensee
- Pasa Alta Manor
- Administrator
- Dewalt Brown
Location
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1773 N. Fair OaksPasadena, CA 91103
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Assisted Living: frequently asked questions
Has Pasa Alta West had any violations?+
California's Community Care Licensing Division has issued Pasa Alta West 3 Type A citations and 2 Type B citations since March 2022. Type A means an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights; Type B means a potential risk if not corrected.
When was Pasa Alta West last inspected?+
State inspectors last visited on January 15, 2026. Each visit's report is public on the state's facility search.
Have there been complaints about Pasa Alta West?+
The state investigated 1 complaint since March 2022. Of the allegations, 0 were substantiated, 0 inconclusive, 1 unsubstantiated and 0 unfounded.
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.