Pasadena, California
Del Mar Park
Assisted Living
990 East Del Mar Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91106
Del Mar Park in Pasadena, California provides assisted living care to a community of 124 residents.
- Licensed capacity
- 124 residents
Maximum licensed size, not current occupancy.
- Licensed since
- January 2015
License history may include previous operators.
State inspections
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Findings to review
Complaint investigations · 3 years before our last check
- Type A citations
- 1
- Complaints with substantiated allegations
- 4
AI summary
Del Mar Park has accumulated 7 Type A findings across 11.6 years of operation, with 1 of those occurring within the past three years alongside a notably active complaint history.
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- Track record — Over its full licensed history, Del Mar Park has drawn 7 Type A citations (the state's most severe class, tied to resident safety or care) and 10 Type B citations (administrative, paperwork-level findings), which is a heavier lifetime load than most communities its age accumulate.
- Recent 3 years — In the past three years the pace of scrutiny has increased rather than settled: 10 inspections and 11 complaint investigations produced 1 Type A and 5 Type B citations, so this is not a case of old problems fading into a clean recent record.
- Complaints — Complaint investigations (16 lifetime) outnumber routine inspections (5 lifetime), and 9 of the allegations investigated were substantiated, a roughly 31% substantiation rate; 7 of those substantiations occurred in just the last three years, indicating the complaint volume is a current pattern, not a historical one.
- Operating tenure — Del Mar Park has been licensed since 2015, so this pattern reflects a well-established operating history rather than a new or unproven provider still working out early kinks.
- 1.Which specific categories of allegations were substantiated in the past three years, and what corrective actions were put in place and verified by the state?
- 2.Can the community walk through what led to the most recent Type A citation and what has changed operationally since?
- 3.Given that complaint investigations far outnumber routine inspections here, what is driving the volume of complaints, and how does the community track and respond to them internally?
Source: California Department of Social Services (CDSS)
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- License number
- License #198601976
- 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
- 16
- Type A citations · most severe class
- 7
- Type B citations · administrative
- 10
- Substantiated allegations
- 9
Available reports · 26
Facility evaluation
May 12, 2026
Complaint investigation
May 12, 2026
Facility evaluation
Mar 9, 2026
Complaint investigation
Feb 28, 2026
Facility evaluation
Feb 9, 2026
1–5 of 26 reports
Monthly pricing
Total monthly costs depend on room type, select services, and the level of care needed.
Assisted LivingStarting at$3,250 / mo
- Private Rooms
- $3,250 / mo
- Studios
- $4,800 / mo
Financial Assistance
What is the ALW?
The Assisted Living Waiver is a Medi-Cal program that pays for assisted living care in place of a nursing home. Residents must be on Medi-Cal (no share of cost) and meet a nursing-facility level of care; only communities enrolled with the state can accept it.
Listed as a participating provider by the California Department of Health Care Services (Jan 2026 list).
Care & support
Daily Care Services
9 services
- Activities of daily living (ADL) assistance
- Medication management
- Bathing & dressing assistance
- 24-hour supervision
- Diabetes / insulin management
- Incontinence care
- Non-ambulatory care
- Mobility assistance
- Wheelchair accessible
Specialized Care
3 services
- Respite / Short-term care
- Dementia care
- Cognitive learning center
Daily life & programs
Spaces & services
Amenities
21 features
- Furnished units
- Emergency call system
- Private bathroom
- Cable TV
- Kitchenette
- Air conditioning
- Wi-Fi / Internet
- Beauty salon / Barber
- On-site market / Store
- Fireplace / Common fireplace
- Game room / Billiards
- Piano / Music room
- Movie theater / Media room
- Activity room
- Art studio / Craft room
- Library / Reading room
- Fitness center / Gym
- Spa services
- Housekeeping Included
- Laundry service / Dry cleaning
- Café / Bistro
Outdoor Spaces
6 features
- Walking paths
- Garden / Courtyard
- Patio seating areas
- Outdoor common space
- BBQ / Grill area
- Raised garden beds
Dining Options
8 features
- Room service
- All-day / Flexible meal times
- Accommodates special diets
- Altered-texture food options
- Restaurant-style dining
- Professional chef
- Vegetarian/Vegan Options
- Private Dining Room
Transportation
2 features- Scheduled transportation
- Personal Vehicle Parking
Family & Visitors
2 features- Family support services
- Guest meals available
Community Services
3 features- Move-in coordination
- Concierge services
- Grocery shopping & errands
Reviews
Online reputation
4.9Average RatingAveraged from 35 reviews published on other websites
AI review summary
Del Mar Park consistently earns praise for caring, attentive staff and affordable pricing, though families should ask about food quality and building upkeep before committing.
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- Staff & care — Reviewers repeatedly describe staff as compassionate, patient, and attentive, with administrators like Denise singled out for going above and beyond to support residents and families.
- Value & pricing — Many families highlight Del Mar Park as notably affordable compared to other Pasadena communities, with some noting room rates lower than competitors.
- Atmosphere & grounds — The community is frequently described as clean, bright, and well maintained, with a great location near Lake Avenue shops and Cal Tech that makes visiting easy.
- Communication — Several reviewers praised staff for keeping families updated, handling medical calls and paperwork, and being responsive during transitions into care.
- Daily life & dignity — Families noted staff helping residents get dressed, wear makeup and jewelry, and join activities, preserving dignity even during decline.
- Dining — Food quality draws mixed reviews, with some calling it excellent and healthy while others describe it as poor, bland, or in need of improvement.
- Cleanliness & maintenance — A few reviewers mentioned an old or dated building, a lingering odor, worn carpet, or recurring air-conditioning and elevator issues, so it's worth checking current maintenance standards.
- Staff & care — One review described overworked caregivers and inconsistent respectfulness, so families may want to ask about current staffing ratios and turnover.
- Activities & outdoor space — Some noted limited outdoor space and repetitive activity offerings, so it's worth confirming the current activity calendar and access to green space during a tour.
The rating above is averaged from reviews published on other websites. Reviews below are written by families on Senior Places.
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