Grant Serenity Homes of Pasadena, Inc.

    1745 Wagner St, Pasadena, CA 91106
    • Assisted Living

    Moved mom; excellent, caring staff

    I moved my mom here and I'm very pleased - the owner clearly cares and the staff are friendly, calm, happy and inviting; they treated her with great respect and the move-in process was excellent. The facility is spotless, the small staff-to-resident ratio means she's well cared for, and I've recommended it to family and friends as a board-and-care option.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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    Reviews

    3.50·(4)

    Overall rating

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

      3.0
    • Staff

      3.8
    • Meals

      3.5
    • Amenities

      4.0
    • Value

      3.5

    Pros

    • Smooth, excellent move-in process
    • Calm and reassuring staff demeanor
    • Low staff-to-resident ratio
    • Residents are well cared for
    • Happy, friendly, and inviting staff
    • Clean facility and location
    • Owner personally cares about residents' happiness
    • Strong recommendations from families and friends
    • Recommended board-and-care setting

    Summary of reviews

    Overall sentiment: The reviews convey a uniformly positive impression of Grant Serenity Home of Pasadena. Multiple reviewers emphasize ease of transition, attentive and cheerful staff, and a consistently clean environment. There are repeated recommendations from family members, and reviewers highlight both the facility’s personal touch and the owner’s direct involvement in residents’ well-being.

    Care quality and staffing: Reviews stress that residents are "well cared for" and that the staff treat residents with kindness and respect (for example, "staff treat mom very well"). The mention of a small staff-resident ratio appears repeatedly and is presented as a strength—reviewers imply that the relatively low ratio allows staff to provide individualized attention and attentive daily care. The overall description of staff as "calm and reassuring," "happy and inviting," and "friendly" suggests strong interpersonal skills and consistent, compassionate caregiving.

    Move-in experience and management: One of the most frequently noted practical strengths is an "excellent move-in process," described as smooth and reassuring. That positive onboarding experience, combined with statements that the "owner cares about residents' happiness," points to effective management and a hands-on approach from leadership. Several reviews explicitly recommend the facility to others, indicating trust in management and satisfaction with administrative processes.

    Facilities and cleanliness: Cleanliness is a clear, repeated theme — reviewers call it the "cleanest facility" and note that the "location is clean." These consistent mentions indicate that housekeeping and facility maintenance are priorities and are noticed by families during visits and move-in.

    Reputation and recommendations: Reviewers explicitly recommend Grant Serenity Home to family and friends and recommend it as a board-and-care option. This pattern of personal recommendations suggests strong word-of-mouth reputation in the local community and confidence among those who have direct experience with the home.

    Limitations and gaps in the reviews: The provided summaries are uniformly positive and do not identify any negative aspects or concerns. At the same time, several common senior-living topics are not addressed in these summaries: specifics about medical or clinical services, medication management, nursing qualifications, frequency and type of activities or social programming, quality and variety of dining, pricing and contract terms, accessibility and transportation, and emergency response procedures. Because those areas are not mentioned, no conclusions can be drawn about them from this set of reviews. Additionally, the dataset appears small and possibly selective, so it may overrepresent satisfied families and not reflect a broader cross-section of experiences.

    Overall assessment: Based on the available review summaries, Grant Serenity Home of Pasadena presents as a small, well-maintained board-and-care facility with a strong emphasis on cleanliness, personable and reassuring staff, a smooth move-in experience, and visible owner involvement. These strengths make it appear well suited for families seeking a warm, intimate setting with attentive day-to-day care. Prospective residents and families should still request details and documentation about clinical services, activity programming, dining, staffing levels at different times of day, and costs to fill in the informational gaps not covered by these reviews.

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    Location

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    Grant Serenity Homes of Pasadena, Inc. is located at 1745 Wagner St, Pasadena, CA, 91106.

    About Grant Serenity Homes of Pasadena, Inc.

    Grant Serenity Homes of Pasadena, Inc. is a family-owned, non-profit care home east of downtown Pasadena, California, with mountain views and a quiet neighborhood feel, and it's been looking after seniors since January 2020. The home serves up to six residents at a time, giving a small, family-style environment where people know each other and where staff can pay attention to each person, which helps with memory care and brings a sense of belonging to the residents. There's always trained staff on-site, around the clock, offering help with daily needs like bathing, dressing, walking, and taking medicine, and there's medication reminders and help with administration for those who need it. The staff works with healthcare providers to keep up with everyone's medical care and there's wheelchair access and bathrooms set up for people who need extra support.

    The home offers three main types of care: assisted living for those who need help every day, memory care for folks with dementia or Alzheimer's, and independent living for those who want some help but can still do most things themselves, and it offers short-term respite stays and even hospice care if needed. Most people call it a board and care home or RCFE (Residential Care Facility for the Elderly), and hospitals or professionals use those words, too. The home itself is set up like a regular house, just with extra safety features like emergency call systems, security, sprinkler systems, and clear walking paths.

    Residents can pick from different room arrangements, such as private rooms, private rooms with bathrooms, shared rooms, and shared rooms with bathrooms; there are studio, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom options. Furnished rooms are available and the living room has lots of natural light and couches for relaxing together. Laundry, cleaning, and linen services come with the stay, as do all utilities, cable, and telephone in rooms. The open kitchen turns out home-cooked meals three times a day, tailored for special diets such as diabetes or allergies, with snacks and all-day dining available. Housekeeping and laundry get done regularly.

    There are plenty of things to do both inside and outside, because staff and caregivers organize group activities, religious services, memory games, exercise programs in the on-site gym, movie nights, and outings using the facility's transportation services. There's a game room, media and movie rooms, a library, and common areas like a dining room and several spots for those who want to visit or just be with others. The outdoor patio has a shaded wooden pavilion, and there are walking paths and gardens so residents can sit in the fresh air or stroll if they want. Pets are welcome, so people don't have to leave their companions behind. There's even a salon or barbershop on-site for trims and hair care.

    The staff aims to provide a friendly, warm environment, and the entire setup feels homelike and comfortable, with a focus on independence, safety, and dignity for residents. Family connections get high marks for communication, and the home encourages regular sharing and visits. The facility holds accreditations by CARF and CHAP and has a state license. It's received awards like the Best of Senior Living 2025 and holds a reputation for good meals, cleanliness, and caring staff who make sure everyone's happy and safe. The home sits near local hospitals, making medical help easy to reach, and it's focused on overall wellness for everyone living there.

    People often ask...

    Grant Serenity Homes of Pasadena, Inc. offers assisted living and board and care.

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    The full address for this community is 1745 Wagner St, Pasadena, CA 91106.

    No, Grant Serenity Homes of Pasadena, Inc. 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.

    Safety & Compliance

    In California, the Department of Social Services' Community Care Licensing Division licenses residential care facilities for the elderly, conducting inspections and investigating complaints.

    License number198603555
    StatusLicensed
    Facility typeResidential Care Elderly
    Capacity6 residents
    LicenseeCIRCLE OF GRACE, INC.
    EffectiveMay 31st, 2022
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    Inspection Reports

    15

    Reports

    10

    Type A Citations

    9

    Type B Citations

    2

    Complaints

    6

    Years

    07 Apr 2026Inspection
    Observed adequate infection control, a safe physical environment, and sufficient staffing; no deficiencies identified.
    08 Jan 2026Inspection
    Found that a staff member did not have a required criminal record clearance before working.
    • Type A87355(e)
    • Type A1569.17(b)
    13 May 2025Inspection
    Identified safety and medication management deficiencies during a site visit, including door damage and improper medication storage.
    • Type A87465(h)(1)(C)
    • Type B87303(a)
    16 Jan 2025Inspection
    Identified a safety concern where full-length bed rails were used for a resident not receiving hospice care.
    • Type B87608(a)(5)(B)
    30 Apr 2024Inspection
    Identified safety and care deficiencies, including unrefilled medications, unlocked cleaning supplies in the laundry area, lack of mattress pads on resident beds, and missing 'No Smoking-Oxygen In Use' signs near oxygen tanks.
    • Type A87465(c)(2)
    • Type A87705(f)(2)
    • Type B87618(b)(3)(B)
    • Type B87307(a)(3)(C)
    02 Dec 2023Inspection
    Identified several regulatory deficiencies during an unannounced site visit, including medication labeling, hot water temperature, poster posting, pre-admission appraisal, and staff training requirements.
    • Type A87465(h)(4)
    • Type A87465(h)(5)
    • Type B87303(e)(2)
    • Type B87456(a)(2)
    • Type B87468(c)(2)
    • Type B1569.625(b)(1)
    • Type B1569.625(b)(2)
    17 Aug 2023Complaint
    Investigated the allegation that staff did not ensure residents had access to receive telephone calls and found insufficient evidence to prove the allegation.
    17 Aug 2023Inspection
    Found that a conservator directed staff to ban incoming phone calls from an adult child, while the right to receive telephone calls was not expressly restricted by a court order.
    30 May 2023Inspection
    Observed safety deficiencies that posed immediate risks to residents. Full bed rails were used on non-hospice residents, and an exterior gate was locked.
    • Type ACCR87608(a)(5)(B)
    • Type ACCR87705(l)(2)
    29 Nov 2022Inspection
    Identified a safety concern when two residents had half-length bed rails, posing health and personal rights risks. A physician's order for postural supports was not present in their records.
    • Type A87608(a)(3)
    21 Jun 2022Complaint
    Investigated the allegation that residents could not choose hospice services; found the allegation unfounded.
    19 May 2022Inspection
    Identified a hospice waiver for two residents, a dementia plan, and a six-resident capacity, with hot water testing indicating temperatures outside normal limits.
    11 May 2022Inspection
    Confirmed Component II was completed by telephone with CAB, and the applicant and administrator demonstrated understanding of license type, client populations, staff qualifications and responsibilities, training, grievances, food service, medication management, and pre-licensing processes.
    07 Feb 2022Inspection
    Observed no deficiencies during the visit. Infection control and safety measures appeared in place and functioning.
    24 Jan 2020Inspection
    Confirmed compliance with licensing regulations regarding physical plant, accommodations, safety measures, and staff training during evaluation of a prospective facility.

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