Pasadena, California
Con Carino
Assisted Living · Residential Care
1260 North Sierra Bonita Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91104
Con Cariño is a family-owned residential care home in Pasadena offering assisted living style care in a home-like setting rather than an institutional facility.
- Licensed capacity
- 6 residents
Maximum licensed size, not current occupancy.
- Licensed since
- June 2003
License history may include previous operators.
State inspections
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Findings in the state record
Complaint investigations · 3 years before our last check
- Type A citations
- 2
- Complaints with substantiated allegations
- 2
AI summary
Con Carino has 3 Type A findings (the state's most severe citation class, tied to resident safety or care) and 6 Type B administrative findings across just over 23 years of operation, with 2 of the Type A findings occurring within the past three years.
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- Track record — Over more than two decades of licensure, this small 6-bed home has accumulated 3 Type A and 6 Type B citations, all tied to only two complaint investigations rather than routine inspections.
- Recent 3 years — Both recent complaint investigations, filed in mid-2025, resulted in citations, including 2 of the 3 lifetime Type A findings, so the most serious activity on record is recent rather than historical.
- Complaints — All 3 substantiated allegations came from the two complaint investigations, and both were confirmed with no unsubstantiated or unfounded findings, meaning every complaint investigated here resulted in a citation.
- Operating tenure — More than 23 years of licensed operation with routine inspections showing no citations gives useful context, but the recent complaint-driven findings are the more pressing part of the current picture.
- 1.What specifically was cited in the June and September 2025 complaint investigations, and what corrective actions were taken?
- 2.Have the corrective actions been verified by the state as resolved, and is there documentation of follow-up?
- 3.Given the small size of this home, how are staffing and care plans being adjusted to prevent similar issues going forward?
Source: California Department of Social Services (CDSS)
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- License number
- License #197604439
- License status
- Licensed
Full history on file
These totals cover the available license history, including older findings. Citation totals include inspections, complaint visits, and other visits.
- Inspection visits
- 5
- Complaint investigation visits
- 2
- Type A citations · most severe class
- 3
- Type B citations · administrative
- 6
- Substantiated allegations
- 3
Available reports · 7
Complaint investigation
Sep 12, 2025
Complaint investigation
Jun 19, 2025
Facility evaluation
Jun 17, 2025
Facility evaluation
May 31, 2024
Facility evaluation
Jun 13, 2023
1–5 of 7 reports
Monthly pricing
Total monthly costs depend on room type, select services, and the level of care needed.
Assisted LivingStarting at$4,100 / mo
- Shared Rooms
- $4,100 / mo
- Private Rooms
- $5,100 / mo
Care & support
Daily Care Services
8 services
- Medication management
- Bathing & dressing assistance
- 24-hour supervision
- Activities of daily living (ADL) assistance
- Mobility assistance
- Non-ambulatory care
- Wheelchair accessible
- Diabetes / insulin management
Daily life & programs
Spaces & services
Amenities
4 features
- Furnished units
- Emergency call system
- Housekeeping Included
- Laundry service / Dry cleaning
Outdoor Spaces
2 features- Garden / Courtyard
- Walking paths
Dining Options
2 features- All-day / Flexible meal times
- Accommodates special diets
Community Services
1 feature- Move-in coordination
Reviews
Online reputation
5.0Average RatingAveraged from 5 reviews published on other websites
AI review summary
Reviewers overwhelmingly describe Con Carino as an exceptional, family-like board and care home, though families should verify current licensing status given one older citation-related complaint.
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- Staff & care — Families consistently describe staff and the owner as knowledgeable, attentive, and deeply invested, with one caregiver praising ten years of expert guidance through end-of-life care for both parents.
- Atmosphere & grounds — Reviewers highlight the peaceful, home-like setting in a renovated Craftsman house with small resident groups, private rooms, and shared communal dining and living spaces.
- Daily life & dignity — Residents are described as loving their time there, with families feeling secure that their loved ones were treated with warmth, security, and genuine community even after they could no longer communicate.
- Value & pricing — Multiple reviewers note the long waiting list and describe the cost as well worth it given the quality of personalized care received.
- Cleanliness & maintenance — One older review cites multiple state licensing citations related to resident health and safety, so families should confirm the community's current inspection record and citation history directly with the state licensing database.
- Communication — A single negative account describes an unfamiliar staff member who couldn't identify residents by name, so families may want to ask about staff consistency and training during a tour.
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