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.
