Arbor Vista is a family-owned, single-story senior living facility in Pasadena, California, that's been serving the community since 1984 and holds 69 licensed beds with a focus on safety and comfort, using features like a delayed egress system and 24/7 trained staff. Residents get three nutritious meals a day, plus snacks in the morning, afternoon, and evening, and skilled chefs can accommodate special diets for high blood pressure and diabetes, while friends and family are welcome to join meals in designated dining areas. The facility offers a variety of care options, including assisted living, memory care for people with Alzheimer's or similar conditions, respite care for short stays, hospice care, and independent living for active seniors, so people can get different levels of support depending on their needs, with help for bathing, dressing, grooming, medication, or daily tasks always available from trained staff. Arbor Vista holds C.A.R.F accreditation, is licensed as Residential Care Elderly, and has won awards for meals, dining, activities, and friendly staff, which lines up with the focus on encouraging friendship and dignity for every resident.
The building supports residents with amenities like fitness centers, indoor social spaces, book room, hairdresser or barber, hot tub, steam room, and there are also outdoor and recreation areas for walking or relaxing, plus pets are allowed. Transportation services are available for outings, doctor's visits, shopping, and religious services, and visitors can find parking on site. There are entertainment, exercise, and enrichment programs for social, emotional, and physical engagement, including board games, music therapy, pet therapy, art, music programs, movies, and devotional activities. Arbor Vista can make special diet modifications, and the dining program features well-balanced, tasty meals. Residents can enjoy onsite and offsite activities, and the staff encourage social connection in several communal and common areas. Home care services are provided by trained aides for those who want companionship or non-medical help at home, and English language support is available. The resident-first model, specialized care programs, individualized service menus, and compassion from staff aim to keep everyone as worry-free and comfortable as possible, allowing people to feel respected and safe for the long-term, and the facility has remained a steady part of the Pasadena area for over 25 years by focusing on dependable senior care.