Alegria Homecare is a small residential care home in Pasadena, California, located at 2040 Garfias Drive and run by Christopher Morales, that's licensed for up to 6 seniors. The home is part of Grant Serenity Homes, Inc., and has a commitment to warmth, compassion, and helping residents feel like they belong. The staff provide assistance with dressing, bathing, grooming, toileting, medication reminders, and hygiene, and they also cook, clean, and help with laundry and grocery shopping, which helps make daily life easier for seniors who need help. The facility offers amenities such as free Wi-Fi, anytime dining with homemade meals-vegetarian and special diets included-a traveling barber or stylist, and pet-friendly options so residents can have their animals with them. Seniors also have access to regular events, entertainment like movies and music, fitness and creative programs, and help with transportation to doctor's appointments and errands, which means there's something to do most days and help is always near.
Alegria Homecare focuses on dementia and Alzheimer's support, using a home-like, dementia-friendly design to help reduce confusion and prevent wandering for residents who need this type of care, and caregivers foster connections with each resident to boost well-being. The staff support residents with chronic health needs, including diabetes and high blood pressure, and they can arrange for 24-hour alert staffing, help with insulin shots, and two-person transfers for those who have mobility issues, as needed. Alegria Homecare has shared neighborhood homes for those needing live-in caregivers for daily activities, and also offers senior apartments for those who are more independent but want a simple, accessible place to live, as well as memory care facilities and nursing home services when short or long-term help is needed, all with care tailored to each individual.
The home is kept clean and well-maintained, and caregivers help with plans for hospital trips, post-hospital care, and faith-based services. Residents can enjoy activities like pet therapy, music therapy, tabletop games, or relaxing outdoors, and there may be access to features like a book room, game area, hairdresser, sauna or jacuzzi, and outdoor spaces, depending on the house. Families often find peace of mind knowing that their loved ones are cared for in this supportive and comfortable setting.
The staff is known for being nice, conscientious, helpful, and caring, providing both personal care and friendship to help make daily life easier and more meaningful. Alegria Homecare is licensed by California's Department of Social Services under certification number 197607309, supports up to 6 beds, and doesn't take Medicare unless certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The facility has had six total visits, including complaint and inspection visits, and though it's currently closed, it's recognized for providing a safe, nurturing place for seniors who need extra help with day-to-day life in Pasadena.
