Camellia Gardens Care Center

    1920 N Fair Oaks Ave, Pasadena, CA 91103
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing
    4.7ยท65 reviews

    Well-run clean facility, compassionate staff

    I'm very pleased with this well-run, very clean facility-huge rooms, a safe, convenient location, and strong COVID precautions. The staff are attentive, compassionate, and resident-focused (Tisa and Nurse Ian were especially helpful); communication and care coordination are proactive, and billing/transport options make life easier.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

    Schedule a Tour

    Date of Tour
    Time Window
    Tour Type

    You selected in-person tour on in the

    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    4.72ยท(65)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      4.6
    • Staff

      4.8
    • Meals

      4.0
    • Amenities

      4.6
    • Value

      4.7

    Pros

    • Compassionate, resident-centered caregiving
    • Knowledgeable and responsive nursing staff
    • Attentive and helpful support staff
    • Strong therapy and rehabilitation services
    • Clean, well-maintained facility and grounds
    • Spacious, home-like rooms
    • Active social and recreational programming
    • Timely appointment coordination and transportation support
    • 24/7 availability and on-call responsiveness
    • Spanish-language and culturally attentive staff
    • Convenient location near medical services and public transit
    • Administrative conveniences such as auto-pay and scheduling assistance

    Cons

    • Gaps in clinical-incident response and family communication
    • Weak disciplinary follow-through for staff conduct
    • Inconsistent equipment maintenance and replacement
    • Administrative delays in approvals and authorizations
    • Intermittent sanitation and odor concerns in common areas
    • Occasional staffing strains creating a busy, noisy environment
    • Unclear billing and marketing transparency
    • Variable suitability for residents with higher acuity needs

    Summary of reviews

    Camellia Gardens Care Center receives frequent praise for its day-to-day caregiving and facility environment. Families and visitors commonly describe staff as compassionate, attentive, and professional; many reviewers highlight personable nurses, helpful support staff, and therapists who contribute positively to resident well-being. The facilityโ€™s grounds and interior are often described as clean, spacious and home-like, with active social programming and events that support engagement. Reviewers also valued practical conveniences such as appointment coordination, proximity to medical services and transit, bilingual staff, and administrative features like auto-pay.

    Clinical care and staff performance are often cited as the strongest areas. Several accounts emphasize proactive coordination with doctors, timely follow-up, and a family-like culture among caregivers. Therapy and rehabilitation services are singled out as a consistent strength, and the facility appears to provide around-the-clock responsiveness for many residents. At the same time, some families described a difficult first adjustment period for their loved ones, which suggests variability in the admission and care-transition process.

    There are notable patterns of operational concern that prospective families should evaluate. One serious allegation of inappropriate staff conductโ€”an issue that reportedly involved law-enforcement contact for a particular caseโ€”led to family dissatisfaction with how the incident was investigated and with perceived disciplinary follow-through; this highlights broader gaps in clinical-incident response and family communication. More general operational weaknesses described across reviews include inconsistent equipment maintenance (for example, aging mobility devices), administrative delays in approvals/authorizations, and occasional sanitation or odor concerns in common areas.

    Management and administration receive mixed commentary. Many reviewers praise managers and front-line administrators for being welcoming, helpful with scheduling, and communicative; others noted delays in authorization processes, questions about billing or marketing transparency, and perceptions of insufficient advocacy when families raise serious concerns. Staffing patterns also appear to fluctuate: while many report attentive care, others describe the environment as busy or noisy at times, which can affect residents who need a quieter setting or higher-acuity supervision.

    Dining and activities are generally viewed positively, with multiple mentions of adequate feeding and a robust schedule of social events. The facilityโ€™s location is an asset for access to medical appointments and community services. Overall, Camellia Gardens may be a good fit for families prioritizing compassionate, therapy-focused care in a clean, community-oriented facility. Prospective residents and families should, however, probe the facilityโ€™s incident escalation policies, equipment maintenance program, authorization timelines, and billing/marketing practices during their tour and in contract discussions to ensure the facilityโ€™s operational practices match the residentโ€™s clinical and administrative needs.

    Reviews written on Mirador

    We have no reviews to show about Camellia Gardens Care Center.

    Help other families by writing a review about your experience with this community.

    Medicare Ratings

    1ยท/ 5
    • Overall

    • Health Inspection

    • Staffing

    • Quality Measures

    Ratings from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (Care Compare). View on Medicare.gov

    Location

    Map showing location of Camellia Gardens Care Center

    Camellia Gardens Care Center is located at 1920 N Fair Oaks Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91103.

    About Camellia Gardens Care Center

    Camellia Gardens Care Center sits in Pasadena, CA, and has room for up to 80 residents. The staff here stands out for being friendly, helpful, and joyful, which people have noticed with awards for friendliness, so you'll often see smiling faces helping and chatting with folks in a relaxed, open atmosphere. The center cares for seniors with Alzheimer's, dementia, and other needs, and the building is set up to help reduce confusion and keep everyone safe, which is especially important for those who might wander. Residents get nutritious meals made with good ingredients, and staff make sure these meals fit everyone's dietary needs. Rooms are said to be the best-looking among nursing homes in the area, and comfort and safety carry a lot of weight in how the place runs.

    There's a full range of care offered, from independent and assisted living to memory care, long-term care, and short-term rehab, plus home care and hospice options for those who need them. Therapy programs include speech, occupational, and physical therapy, and the staff provide support for stroke rehabilitation, post-surgical rehab, respiratory care, wound care, tracheotomy care, restorative nursing, cancer care, cardiac care, nutritional management, pain management, and diabetes care. There are programs made specifically for dementia and Alzheimer's, respite care if families need a break, and many kinds of specialty care.

    Life at Camellia Gardens means more than medical services-you'll find activities and life enrichment programs, some of which have won recognition, designed to keep people social, active, and engaged mentally. Folks see support for both the residents and their families, with staff always aiming for individualized care and paying attention to each person's comfort, safety, and quality of life. There's a focus on keeping everyone secure, with both safety systems and helpful routines, and support services in place to help with daily living and social needs. The dining experience, group events, and recreation all add to the sense of community. Camellia Gardens Care Center brings together different levels of care and support in one place, always aiming for a calm, welcoming home for seniors and their families.

    People often ask...

    Camellia Gardens Care Center offers assisted living, memory care, board and care, and skilled nursing.

    The full address for this community is 1920 N Fair Oaks Ave, Pasadena, CA 91103.

    No, Camellia Gardens Care Center does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Disclaimer

    Mirador Living is not affiliated with the owner or operator(s) of Camellia Gardens Care Center. The information above has not been verified or approved by the owner or operator. For exact information, please contact Camellia Gardens Care Center directly. There is no cost for this service. We are compensated by the community you select.

    Are you an owner or operator of this community?

    Claim this listing to receive messages from prospective customers and manage your community page.

    Nearby Communities

    Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

    1. 164 facilities$5,454/mo
    2. 181 facilities$5,358/mo
    3. 228 facilities$5,562/mo
    4. 247 facilities$5,618/mo
    5. 270 facilities$5,616/mo
    6. 248 facilities$5,509/mo
    7. 194 facilities$5,425/mo
    8. 202 facilities$5,451/mo
    9. 201 facilities$5,436/mo
    10. 251 facilities$5,495/mo
    11. 118 facilities$5,266/mo
    12. 160 facilities$5,326/mo
    ยฉ 2026 Mirador Living