Monte Vista Grove Homes sits on 13.5 acres in Pasadena, California, and started by offering retirement housing for people who worked with the Presbyterian Church, though now they welcome the general public as well. The community cares about keeping a warm, compassionate atmosphere for all seniors, with round-the-clock staff for comfort and safety. Residents join in on a busy events calendar, with convocations, music, cultural lectures, movie nights, gardening, arts and crafts, Tai Chi, and even lip-reading classes, along with regular lectures and seminars, choir groups, Kiwanis meetings, and bingo. People eat three times a day, and during recovery, they can get meal trays in their rooms, while folks who are up for it have family-style meals in the big, welcoming Great Room inside The Ranch House. The grounds show off landscaped courtyards, a swimming pool, picnic spots, walking paths, and gardens for strolling or sitting out in the fresh air. Secure and easily accessible outdoor spaces in The Ranch House help Memory Care residents stay comfortable.
There are private, air-conditioned rooms with bathrooms in The Hearth, and The Ranch House is for Memory Care, while Stewart Cottage gives more help for assisted living. You'll find everything from Independent Living to Assisted Living and Enhanced Assisted Living, Memory Care, and skilled nursing home care, so people can stay even if needs change. The total licensed capacity covers 66 residents, and the grounds feature original buildings by architects Myron Hunt and H.C. Chambers. They keep a close eye on safety with 24-hour supervision, call systems for emergencies, and medication and health management services, including help with special diets.
The place is Christian-based and stays affordable for retired ministers and missionaries from the Presbyterian Church and related workers, but people of any background can live here. They're guided by a Board of Trustees, plus a Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, and they stick to their own set of values. Programs include lectures, a Fundraiser's Forum, an Ecumenical Conference, and community meetings with sponsors. Residents use amenities like a barber shop, salon, art room, library, and meeting spaces, and stay updated with social news and a Moments gallery with photos and videos.
Monte Vista Grove Homes also provides memory care for dementia and enhanced senior living, with a Wellness Center for health needs-including massage therapy. Amenities cover everything from an emergency alert system and secure grounds to social spaces and special activities, and they're always working on the place-for example, there's a plan to add carports, more parking, new apartment buildings, and more room for offices, dining, and activities. Over the years, they've stuck to a long-term plan, with a focus on compassionate elder care, comfort, and staying active, making it a strong choice for seniors needing different levels of support as time goes on.
