Pasadena, California

Montevista Garden

Assisted Living · Residential Care · Memory Care

1812 Monte Vista Street, Pasadena, CA 91107

Montevista Garden is a six-bed residential care facility for the elderly in a residential neighborhood of Pasadena, California.

Licensed capacity
6 residents

Maximum licensed size, not current occupancy.

Licensed since
June 2013

License history may include previous operators.

State inspections

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License #198601602Last checked August 2026

No recent serious complaint findings

Complaint investigations · 3 years before our last check

Type A citations
0
Complaints with substantiated allegations
0

AI summary

Montevista Garden has operated for over 13 years with zero Type A findings and just one administrative citation across that entire period, reflecting a consistently clean compliance record.

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  • Track record — Across more than 13 years of licensure, this small 6-bed home has had no Type A citations, the state's most severe class covering resident safety and care, and only a single Type B administrative citation, which typically involves paperwork or minor procedural gaps.
  • Operating tenure — More than 13 years of consistent inspections with only one minor citation reflects a long, stable operating history for this community.
  • Complaints — Two allegations were substantiated at some point over the license period, though none have been substantiated in the past three years, suggesting any concerns that arose were addressed and have not recurred recently.
  • Severity — With zero Type A findings across the full licensed period and a clean recent slice, the inspection record shows no pattern of concern in areas like medication management or staff training.

Source: California Department of Social Services (CDSS)

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License number
License #198601602
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
6
Complaint investigation visits
0
Type A citations · most severe class
0
Type B citations · administrative
1
Substantiated allegations
0

Available reports · 9

  • Facility evaluation

    May 7, 2026

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  • Facility evaluation

    Jun 16, 2025

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  • Facility evaluation

    Jun 15, 2024

    PDF
  • Facility evaluation

    Jul 11, 2023

    PDF
  • Complaint investigation

    May 24, 2023

    PDF

1–5 of 9 reports

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Monthly pricing

Total monthly costs depend on room type, select services, and the level of care needed.

Assisted LivingStarting at$7,000 / mo
Private Rooms
$7,000 / mo

Care & support

Daily Care Services

9 services
  • Medication management
  • Bathing & dressing assistance
  • 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living (ADL) assistance
  • Mobility assistance
  • Diabetes / insulin management
  • Incontinence care
  • Non-ambulatory care
  • Wheelchair accessible

Specialized Care

2 services
  • Respite / Short-term care
  • Dementia care

Memory Care

1 service
  • Specialized memory care activities

Daily life & programs

Spaces & services

Amenities

15 features
  • Furnished units
  • Emergency call system
  • Housekeeping Included
  • Laundry service / Dry cleaning
  • Private bathroom
  • Wi-Fi / Internet
  • Kitchenette
  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace / Common fireplace
  • Piano / Music room
  • Movie theater / Media room
  • Beauty salon / Barber
  • Pet Friendly
  • Activity room
  • Swimming pool / Hot tub

Outdoor Spaces

5 features
  • Walking paths
  • Patio seating areas
  • Garden / Courtyard
  • Outdoor common space
  • BBQ / Grill area

Dining Options

8 features
  • Accommodates special diets
  • Restaurant-style dining
  • Vegetarian/Vegan Options
  • All-day / Flexible meal times
  • International cuisine
  • Room service
  • Locally-inspired cuisine
  • Private Dining Room

Transportation

2 features
  • Scheduled transportation
  • Personal Vehicle Parking

Family & Visitors

1 feature
  • Guest meals available

Community Services

2 features
  • Move-in coordination
  • Grocery shopping & errands

Reviews

Online reputation

4.8

Averaged from 4 reviews published on other websites

AI review summary

Montevista Garden earns strong praise for attentive, communicative staff and a warm home-like setting, though families should verify how well it fits residents needing more than end-of-life-level care.

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What reviewers praise
  • Staff & care — Reviewers describe the staff as amazing, attentive, and proactive, including regular updates on health, nursing visits, and medication optimization.
  • Communication — Families highlight receiving regular text updates on residents' health and care, reflecting a high level of responsiveness.
  • Atmosphere & grounds — The community is described as a charming, life-filled country house, with therapy dogs that help residents feel connected and comforted.
  • Dining — Meals are called outstanding and are noted to accommodate a variety of dietary needs and backgrounds.
Worth asking about
  • Daily life & dignity — One reviewer felt the community was better suited for end-of-life care than for a more active parent, so families should ask how care plans adapt for residents at different stages of need.
  • Value & pricing — Reviews don't detail how costs shift as care needs increase, so families should confirm pricing tiers and what triggers additional fees.

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Languages spoken

Languages spoken

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