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Memory care in South Pasadena offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in South Pasadena is about $5,095 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 81 communities, read 1187 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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This place is great! Have been here for a month and the food is so well planned and taste delicious. I love the way staff is right on time for my needs . The owner and family have been very helpful and ...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Victor Royale Adult living is an assisted living community in the lovely town of Glendale, CA. This beautiful community is situated within Los Angeles county, within easy driving distance of both the ocean and the mountains. Glendale is a great place to live with average temperatures in the 70s...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Arcadian Retirement Center, centrally located in Arcadia, California, specializes in assisted living care for the elderly. The Arcadian realizes the importance of providing the highest quality of care while keeping the cost affordable during these tough economic times. We emphasize 'Quality...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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My mom seems to have adjusted well since being relocated here. She was in a nice community prior but it was too far away and this one was a little closer to me so I moved here. So far everything seems to be...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Arcadia Royale is ideally located fifteen minutes away from the Santa Anita Racetrack, the L.A. Arboretum, the Santa Anita Fashion Park, the Arcadia Methodist Hospital, and literally hundreds of doctor's offices including many specialists. The Arcadia Royale strives to make all of their...
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We chose The Kensington because it was the closest to my dad so he could visit more often and they also seemed more caring up front and treated him more like a person rather than just a paycheck. They have a...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Photo of Golden Manor Retirement Ctr
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Garden Crest Assisted Living
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Sunset Hall
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
LIVE life at Sunset Hall!!We are a nonprofit retirement center, founded in 1923. Assisted and Independent residents are welcome.Rates depend on the room size and location. Basic rates include assistance with medications, weekly laundry service, basic housekeeping, 3 meals per day, Sunset Hall...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.

Cost of memory care in South Pasadena, CA

The average cost of senior living in South Pasadena is $5,095 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include South Monrovia Island, CA with an average of $4,707 per month.

Memory care costs in South Pasadena, CA, vs. nearby cities

South Pasadena, CA
$5,095/mo
$5,046/mo

Memory care costs in South Pasadena, CA, vs. state and national averages

South Pasadena, CA
$5,095/mo
U.S. national average
$5,004/mo

Memory care costs in South Pasadena, CA, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$5,095/mo

Memory care costs in South Pasadena, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,153/mo
Studio
$6,098/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,408/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,192/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$7,000/mo

Senior living costs in South Pasadena vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: South Pasadena, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSouth Pasadena, CACaliforniaU.S.
Memory Care$5,095/mo$5,458/mo$5,004/mo
Assisted Living$4,251/mo$4,503/mo$4,740/mo
Independent Living$4,487/mo$4,697/mo$4,203/mo
Memory Care
South Pasadena, CA:$5,095/mo
California:$5,458/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Assisted Living
South Pasadena, CA:$4,251/mo
California:$4,503/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Independent Living
South Pasadena, CA:$4,487/mo
California:$4,697/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Memory care costs in South Pasadena, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in South Pasadena and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Memory care cost trends in South Pasadena, CA

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in South Pasadena have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
South Pasadena, CA$7,301/mo$7,766/mo-6.0%
California$6,659/mo$6,395/mo+4.1%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
South Pasadena, CA
2024 average cost:$7,301/mo
2023 average cost:$7,766/mo
Percent change:-6.0%
California
2024 average cost:$6,659/mo
2023 average cost:$6,395/mo
Percent change:+4.1%
National
2024 average cost:$6,490/mo
2023 average cost:$6,152/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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What families are saying about memory care in South Pasadena

Recent reviews for memory care in South Pasadena

MorningStar of Pasadena

5.0
I would give a 5 in every category. Morningstar of Pasadena is a beautiful facility with friendly, caring and professional staff. My mother has done very well there and we feel great peace of mind knowing she is in good hands. I would highly recommend the facility.

Vista Del Mar Senior Living in Long Beach, CA

4.8
My Brother has been a resident of Vista del Mar Senior Living for nearly 3 years, and we were very happy with our choice. We had problems finding another Assisted Living facility in Culver City, and Vista del Mar was perfect. It has met all of my Brother's needs and he has been very happy ...
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Evergreen Retirement Residence in Burbank, CA

4.5
My father was a resident at Evergreen for just shy of two years. Unfortunately when he was diagnosed with dementia, we needed to move him to a residence with a higher level of care. He had one of the few one bedroom apartments available. The staff and caregivers were very attentive to his needs. ...
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South Pasadena review score based on 222 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 222 reviews of 72 South Pasadena memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The South Pasadena review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

South Pasadena review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
South Pasadena, CA72 facilities
7.8
Alhambra, CA79 facilities
7.9
San Marino, CA69 facilities

Review subcategories for South Pasadena memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 222 reviews of 72 South Pasadena memory care communities. This chart helps you compare South Pasadena resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
South Pasadena, CA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.1
Friendliness
4.4
4.2
Care services
4.1
3.9
Staff
4.3
4.1
Meals & dining
3.8
3.8
Activities
3.9
3.7
Value for cost*
3.8
3.8
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South Pasadena memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Pasadena memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Pasadena, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in South Pasadena memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in South Pasadena that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
50%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
44.4%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
56.9%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
26.4%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
43.1%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
54.2%
69.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in South Pasadena memory care

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of South Pasadena Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
South Pasadena, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
45.8%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
41.7%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
13.9%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in South Pasadena memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of South Pasadena partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
30.6%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.5%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
37.5%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
51.4%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.7%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in South Pasadena memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of South Pasadena communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
31.9%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.9%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
38.9%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.5%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Pasadena memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in South Pasadena offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
41.7%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.8%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.4%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.4%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.4%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52.8%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34.7%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34.7%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
34.7%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.1%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
43.1%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
27.8%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.6%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
43.1%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in South Pasadena

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about California memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in South Pasadena protect seniors.
Learn about California memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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