Pricing ranges from
    $4,500 – 5,500/month

    El Molino Rose Villa

    1144 N El Molino Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91104
    4.7 · 27 reviews
    • Assisted living
    • Memory care
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    5.0

    Exceptional compassionate memory care recommended

    I placed my mother at El Molino and couldn't be more grateful. Andy Kohler and the small, passionate team provided exceptional, individualized memory care - daily cognitive support, varied activities (live music, therapy dog, park walks), nutritious personalized meals, weekly health updates, and a spotless, secure, home-like setting with a beautiful garden. The tiny community (5-6 residents) meant one-on-one attention and staff who went above and beyond; rooms are small and menu variety sometimes limited, but the compassionate, professional care made it worth it - I highly recommend.

    Pricing

    $4,500+/moSemi-privateAssisted Living
    $5,500+/moSuiteAssisted Living

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Coordination with health care providers
    • Medication management

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    4.74 · 27 reviews

    Overall rating

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

      4.7
    • Staff

      4.8
    • Meals

      4.3
    • Amenities

      4.1
    • Value

      4.0

    Pros

    • Attentive, compassionate staff
    • High caregiver-to-resident ratio / one-on-one care
    • Specialized dementia and Alzheimer’s care expertise
    • Personalized care plans and individualized attention
    • Cognitive support programs and memory-focused therapies
    • Personalized meals tailored to nutritional needs
    • Homemade food and healthy meal options
    • Daily varied activities (live music, therapy dog, art)
    • Home-like environment with real living spaces
    • Small, intimate community (max 5–6 residents)
    • Spotlessly clean and well-organized facility
    • Beautiful, tranquil garden and outdoor area
    • Owners and staff viewed as caring, dedicated, and knowledgeable
    • Secure environment with sundowning support
    • Regular communication and weekly health updates

    Cons

    • Expensive / higher cost
    • Very small or cramped rooms (tiny, sometimes dark)
    • Limited bathroom facilities (single bathroom concerns)
    • Limited menu variety reported by some
    • May not be suited for residents with greater physical limitations
    • Not ideal for end-of-life care or higher medical acuity
    • Limited capacity leads to no availability / waitlist
    • Occasional reports of owners being condescending
    • Some residents unable to participate in activities due to mobility

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment across the reviews is strongly positive, with repeated emphasis on highly attentive, compassionate staff and a level of personalized care that reviewers describe as life-changing. El Molino Rose Villa is consistently praised for its dementia- and Alzheimer’s-focused approach, providing individualized care plans, cognitive support, and specialized interventions (including sundowning management) that keep residents engaged and preserve dignity. Multiple reviewers highlight a high caregiver-to-resident ratio and genuine one-on-one attention, crediting staff and owners for going above and beyond typical care expectations.

    Care quality and staff: The dominant theme is outstanding caregiving. Reviewers repeatedly call the staff loving, professional, and part of the family, noting owners who are hands-on and knowledgeable about memory care. Families report weekly health updates and responsive communication. Several accounts say staff were instrumental in physical improvements (encouraging mobility and rehabilitation), and numerous testimonials rate the experience as the best care available — often describing caregivers as “angels.” The facility’s small size enables staff to form close relationships with residents and to tailor interventions closely to individual cognitive and physical needs.

    Facilities and environment: El Molino Rose Villa is portrayed as a spotless, well-organized, and home-like private residence rather than an institutional setting. Descriptions include real living room, dining room, kitchen, bedrooms, patio, and a manicured, tranquil garden. The small household model (maximum 5–6 residents) is repeatedly mentioned as a major benefit, creating a family atmosphere and the ability to keep couples together. Reviewers praise daily walks, a beautiful yard, and a bright, cheery interior. Cleanliness and meticulous attention to detail are consistently emphasized.

    Dining and activities: Meals are frequently called homemade, healthy, and tailored to individual dietary needs, which many families appreciated. The program of activities receives strong praise — live music events, therapy dog visits, art opportunities, and varied daily engagement are cited as value-adding elements that keep residents connected to the world. That said, a minority of reviews mention limited menu variety (one cited macaroni-and-cheese for dinner) and note instances where residents with physical limitations could not participate in activities; this suggests activity accessibility varies by resident mobility and needs.

    Management, communication, and organizational strengths: Owners are generally described as caring and deeply involved, creating an environment reviewers consider safe, comfortable, and well run. The facility is described as organized and meticulous, with staff that resolve issues promptly. Weekly updates and thoughtful communication are recurrent positives. Several reviewers explicitly recommend the facility and rank it highly compared with other local options.

    Notable concerns and patterns: Despite overwhelmingly positive feedback, a few consistent concerns appear. Cost is mentioned as relatively high; while many reviewers say it is worth the price, expense may be a barrier for some families. The small physical footprint yields trade-offs: rooms are sometimes described as small, dark, or cramped, and bathroom access (single bathroom/shared arrangements) has been a concern for at least one reviewer. The facility’s small size also means limited availability — several reviews note there are no spaces left or that it was full when they sought placement. A small number of reviewers felt the home was not a good fit for residents with higher medical needs or those at end-of-life, and one reviewer described owner behavior as condescending. Finally, activity participation can be constrained for residents with significant mobility or physical limitations.

    Who is this best for and final assessment: El Molino Rose Villa appears ideally suited for families seeking an intimate, home-like memory care setting with highly personalized attention, strong dementia expertise, and a staff that treats residents like family. It excels at cognitive engagement, individualized meals, cleanliness, and providing a tranquil, secure environment for people with Alzheimer’s or related conditions. Families should, however, evaluate room size, bathroom arrangements, menu preferences, cost, and whether the resident’s physical needs match the facility’s capabilities. In short, reviewers overwhelmingly recommend El Molino Rose Villa for memory care when personalized, small-household care and a compassionate staff are the primary priorities, while advising that it may not fit every medical or financial situation.

    Location

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    About El Molino Rose Villa

    El Molino Rose Villa stands as a family-owned board and care home that's served Pasadena seniors since 2004, offering residential care for the elderly in a cozy, home-like setting with a focus on laughter, dignity, and well-being. The facility provides assisted living and memory care, including special services for seniors with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia, with individualized care plans made just for each resident. The staff, led by Andy and his wife, includes three certified administrators with over 23 years of combined experience, and everyone's described as caring and joyful, which helps keep the place bright and welcoming. There's 24-hour supervision, medication management, and personal care available like bathing, dressing, and transfers, plus walking and wheelchair help. Residents find furnished rooms, including studios, single rooms, and two-bedroom options, along with specific studio units for memory care. The property features an activities room, dining room, fitness center, salon, housekeeping, and kitchens or kitchenettes, alongside safety and handicap features, an emergency alert system, and a sprinkler system. Folks get scheduled meals in the dining room or all-day dining, with special diets like allergy-sensitive and diabetes diets accommodated, and the food's planned by chefs and meal planners for good nutrition. Onsite laundry, cleaning, move-in coordination, and maintenance are included, and there's cable TV, Wi-Fi, washers and dryers for everyone to use. Residents enjoy social, educational, and health programs, from arts and crafts to fitness and doctor visits, with nurses, podiatrists, therapists, and hospice services available as needed. There's an outdoor garden, walking paths, movie nights, recreational activities, devotional services, and community-sponsored events. The community allows pets, offers complimentary transportation, parking, and wheelchair accessible showers, and has special memory care accommodations to reduce confusion and prevent wandering. The Caregiver Community Forum offers extra support for families, and the staff works closely with physical and occupational therapists, even allowing residents to keep therapy going by shadowing sessions. Administrators undergo ongoing education to stay updated, and the facility hasn't received citations during state inspections. El Molino Rose Villa's known for giving families peace of mind, residents happiness, and keeping everything clean and well-maintained, with upgrades and renovations scheduled for February 12, 2025. There's no notice required when moving out, which eases stress for families. The home's simple, friendly, and focused on supporting seniors' independence, health, and daily life, with help around when you need it and smiles just about everywhere.

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    State of California Inspection Reports

    7

    Inspections

    1

    Type A Citations

    0

    Type B Citations

    3

    Years of reports

    08 May 2025
    Found zero residents present; three relocated to nearby facilities and one went home with family. Found safety and care measures in place, including functioning hardwired smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, locked away medications, clean kitchen and storage areas, sufficient PPE, and staff training, with quarterly disaster drills conducted.
    • § 9058
    22 Mar 2024
    Found no deficiencies observed; infection control, safety measures, and medication handling were in good order. Noted PRN authorization letters missing for all five residents.
    22 Mar 2024
    Confirmed no deficiencies during inspection of a residential care facility for elderly residents. All areas, including infection control, physical plant, staffing, and resident records, were found to be in compliance with regulations.
    27 May 2023
    Found infection control measures and PPE in place, with a visitor screening station at entry, posted signage, and regular cleaning. Found compliance with operational and safety requirements, including a current Plan of Operation, fire clearance, liability insurance, secure medication storage, disaster preparedness, and up-to-date staff training and background clearances.
    27 May 2023
    Inspection found compliance with infection control practices, operational requirements, physical plant safety, staffing, personnel training, resident records, planned activities, food service, incident medical and dental care, disaster preparedness, and resident rights.
    16 May 2022
    Found that this home’s safety devices worked, medications were secured, and sharps and cleaners were locked away; handwashing supplies were available. Noted sufficient food and PPE, water temperatures in tested bathrooms within required range, and four resident and two staff files reviewed with no deficiencies noted.
    16 May 2022
    Conducted unannounced annual visit focusing on infection control, medication, and food review. All requirements were met with no deficiencies found.

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