Monte Vista Grove Homes
State licensed2889 San Pasqual Street, Pasadena, CA 91107
Assisted Living
Assisted livingResidential care for the elderly (RCFE)24-hour personal care
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State licensedAssisted Living
The Retreat
Pasadena, CaliforniaState inspected Jan 16, 2026, no citations since 2022
About The Retreat
The Retreat brings personalized assisted living to Pasadena, California with genuine attention to individual needs. Our community supports daily living activities while respecting independence and dignity. Staff and residents build real relationships here—the kind that matter when navigating life's transitions.
Community at a glance
Capacity
9 residents
State license
#197605949, Licensed
Location
Pasadena, CA
Status
Listed in a public registry
Care & services offered
Assisted Living
Contact & location
365 El Nido Avenue, Pasadena, California 91107
California inspection record
From the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, which licenses and inspects The Retreat. Checked October 8, 2026. See the state's record and reports
State inspectors last visited The Retreat on January 16, 2026.
Since February 2022, California's Community Care Licensing Division has made 5 routine inspections and 1 complaint visit.
Those visits produced no citations.
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 16, 2026
Routine inspections
5
Type A citations
0
Type B citations
0
Visits and citations
No citations in the state's record for The Retreat.
| Kind of visit | Visits | Type A | Type B |
|---|---|---|---|
| Routine inspections | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Complaint investigations | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Other visits | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Type A: an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights. Type B: a potential risk if not corrected. Routine inspections on Jan 16, 2026, Dec 3, 2024, Jan 18, 2024, Jan 19, 2023, Feb 9, 2022.
Complaints
- June 6, 20221 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
- 197605949
- License type
- Residential Care Elderly
- Status
- Licensed
- Licensed capacity
- 9 residents
- Licensed since
- January 6, 2005
- Licensee
- Pasadena Oaks, LLC
- Administrator
- Claudia Romero
Location
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365 El Nido AvenuePasadena, CA 91107
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Assisted Living: frequently asked questions
Has The Retreat had any violations?+
California's Community Care Licensing Division has issued no citations to The Retreat since February 2022.
When was The Retreat last inspected?+
State inspectors last visited on January 16, 2026. Each visit's report is public on the state's facility search.
Have there been complaints about The Retreat?+
The state investigated 1 complaint since February 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.