Pricing ranges from
    $2,000 – 2,600/month

    Prospect Manor Assisted Living

    800 Prospect Ave, South Pasadena, CA, 91030
    3.7 · 7 reviews
    • Independent living
    • Assisted living
    AnonymousCurrent/former resident
    3.0

    Friendly staff but understaffed, disappointing

    I like the friendly, caring and knowledgeable staff, but they're clearly understaffed-especially evenings-and resident care and emergency readiness suffer. The place is very clean, bright and spacious with nice grounds, a convenient location and low rent (good value). Management and meals are disappointing, activities are scarce so it feels like eat and sleep, and outdoor smoking (ashtrays even by no-smoking signs) prevents residents from enjoying the grounds.

    Pricing

    $2,000+/moSemi-privateAssisted Living
    $2,400+/mo1 BedroomAssisted Living
    $2,600+/moStudioAssisted Living

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    3.71 · 7 reviews

    Overall rating

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

      3.0
    • Staff

      3.0
    • Meals

      2.0
    • Amenities

      3.0
    • Value

      4.0

    Pros

    • Knowledgeable, polite staff
    • Friendly, caring staff
    • Very clean facility
    • Very clean rooms
    • Spacious rooms
    • Bright, inviting interior
    • Welcoming atmosphere
    • Convenient location
    • Nice grounds
    • Low rent / good value
    • Offers activities (including activity videos)

    Cons

    • Poor management
    • Outdoor smoking allowed in all exterior areas
    • Ashtrays placed near no-smoking signs
    • Residents unable to enjoy outdoor spaces due to smoke
    • Perceived lack of care for some residents
    • Understaffed
    • Care negatively impacted by staffing shortages
    • Fewer staff during evening shifts
    • Evacuation / emergency preparedness concerns
    • Poor meals / menu dissatisfaction
    • Lack of social activities leading to boredom

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment in the reviews is mixed: reviewers consistently praise the physical environment and many members of the caregiving team, but they raise significant operational and programmatic concerns that affect residents' day-to-day quality of life. Positive comments center on cleanliness, a welcoming atmosphere, and staff interpersonal qualities; negative comments focus on management decisions, smoking policy enforcement, staffing levels, dining quality, activity programming, and safety/emergency preparedness.

    Care and staff: Multiple reviews emphasize that staff are friendly, caring, knowledgeable, and polite. These comments suggest that on an individual level employees are compassionate and able to build rapport with residents. However, a recurrent theme is understaffing—particularly in the evenings—which reviewers say directly impacts the level of care residents receive. Several summaries explicitly link reduced staffing to diminished care. There is also a criticism that, despite friendly frontline workers, there is a perceived lack of care or attention for some residents that may stem from staffing shortages or management choices.

    Facility, rooms, and grounds: The facility itself receives uniformly positive feedback. Reviews describe the building as very clean, with very clean and spacious rooms, bright and inviting common areas, and pleasant grounds. The location is described as convenient and the atmosphere welcoming. These consistent observations suggest maintenance and housekeeping are strong points for the property, and that the physical environment is a clear asset.

    Smoking policy and outdoor use: A serious and specific concern appears around outdoor smoking. Reviews state that outdoor smoking is permitted across all exterior areas and that ashtrays are placed directly in front of no-smoking signage. This contradiction creates an environment where some residents cannot comfortably use outdoor spaces because of smoke, and it raises questions about policy enforcement and resident rights to smoke-free outdoor areas. This issue is highlighted repeatedly and is one of the more actionable operational complaints.

    Dining and activities: Dining receives negative feedback: reviewers describe the meals as poor and express dissatisfaction with the menu. On activities, the feedback is mixed—some reviews note the facility offers different activities and even activity videos, while others say there is a lack of social programming and “nothing to do except eat and sleep.” This inconsistency suggests activity offerings may be limited, unevenly scheduled, or not aligned with residents’ interests; some residents see value in available programming while others find it insufficient.

    Management and safety concerns: Management is called out as a weakness in multiple summaries. Complaints about poor management are paired with practical concerns such as ashtray placement and understaffing, indicating systemic rather than isolated issues. Additionally, at least one review raises evacuation or emergency preparedness concerns. When combined with reports of evening understaffing, these safety-related comments become especially notable and could be a priority area for review by leadership.

    Value proposition: Despite the operational criticisms, reviewers note that rent is low and represents good value. The combination of a clean, pleasant physical environment and low cost is an important positive tradeoff cited by residents or families; however, several reviews signal that cost savings are offset by concerns around meals, activities, management, smoking policies, and staffing.

    Overall, the reviews describe a facility with strong housekeeping, attractive spaces, and generally compassionate frontline staff, but one that is undermined by management decisions, inadequate staffing (especially evenings), a problematic outdoor smoking policy, inconsistent activity programming, and subpar dining. For prospective residents or family members, the site appears to offer good value and a pleasant physical environment, but they should investigate current management practices, staffing patterns (especially evenings), emergency preparedness, smoking policies, and meal quality before deciding.

    Location

    Map showing location of Prospect Manor Assisted Living

    About Prospect Manor Assisted Living

    Prospect Manor Assisted Living sits at 800 Prospect Ave in South Pasadena and has 99 beds in a large community setting, so folks can find both quiet and social spaces when they want them, and there's a good mix of studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, semi-private, shared, and companion rooms, including some with private baths, each one kept up nicely. The place takes adults aged 55 and over, giving them a range of living options like independent living, assisted living, respite care, hospice, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation, all in a peaceful area that's close to local amenities, schools, and major roads, which makes visiting simple for family and friends. Staff are there 24 hours a day to help residents with things like medication management, getting dressed, bathing, and moving from bed to wheelchair if needed-plus they do daily housekeeping and help with health needs like incontinence and diabetes monitoring, even if insulin shots can't be given by staff. People who come to live here get three chef-prepared meals a day, have access to comfortable lounges and patio areas, and enjoy common indoor spaces where it's easy to chat or join one of the active social programs or events that run all year. There's an emphasis on staying independent, but also plenty of help for people who need more, with care levels broken down into Light, Medium, and Heavy Care, and programs like ALWP available. Residents can also get therapy services and see visiting healthcare professionals for things like medical and dental care, plus there's standby help for transfers, and transportation for errands or doctor visits is available at no extra cost. The apartments have modern features and the grounds are well maintained, with the whole community holding past awards for estate upkeep-people have noticed it looks nice, and that's always pleasant. Prospect Manor Assisted Living is licensed by the state of California (License #197603952), so families can visit with peace of mind, and the staff focus on delivering personalized care to support each resident as much as they need, in safe, comfortable, and clean surroundings.

    People often ask...

    State of California Inspection Reports

    31

    Inspections

    13

    Type A Citations

    13

    Type B Citations

    6

    Years of reports

    04 Mar 2024
    Investigated the allegation of illegal eviction and determined it was unsubstantiated due to lack of evidence showing the resident received an eviction notice, despite having been notified of outstanding rent.
    15 Feb 2024
    Identified deficiencies in various areas of the facility, including medication management, safety hazards, and facility policies.
    • § 87465(c)(2)
    • § 87303(a)
    • § 87303(e)(2)
    09 Feb 2024
    Investigated allegations regarding medication administration, staff training, and resident treatment were not substantiated based on interviews with residents and staff, as well as a review of documentation.
    09 Jan 2024
    Confirmed staff were not sleeping on the job, but allegations of bedbugs in certain rooms were inconclusive due to lack of evidence.
    • § 87411(a)
    07 Nov 2023
    Investigated claims of bedbugs in specific rooms and staff sleeping during shifts; found no substantial evidence to support the allegations.
    19 Jun 2023
    Identified deficiencies in water temperature regulations and storage of excess items in dining room. Staff observed following safety protocols in kitchen and common areas.
    • § 87303(e)(3)
    • § 87303(e)(2)
    • § 87303(e)(2)
    06 Jun 2023
    Found that sexual abuse had occurred between a staff member and a resident, resulting in a substantiated allegation.
    • § 87468.1(a)(1)
    30 Jan 2023
    Reviewed allegations of a broken heating system and unmet activity needs; found insufficient evidence to prove or disprove claims about heating system repairs or activity offerings for residents, resulting in both allegations being deemed unsubstantiated.
    28 Jan 2023
    Identified deficiencies in resident rooms and the kitchen, with some areas not meeting regulations for water temperature. The dining room was observed to have cluttered items stored in a corner.
    • § 87303(e)(2)
    • § 87303(e)(3)
    • § 87303(a)
    29 Aug 2022
    Investigated allegations of staff mismanaging residents' medication and failing to meet residents' needs; determined insufficient evidence to confirm either allegation as valid or invalid.
    13 Jun 2022
    Confirmed elevator is broken, affecting residents needing to use stairs. Activities and medication administration allegations were not substantiated, and residents have safe escape routes in case of fire.
    • § 87303(a)
    22 Feb 2022
    Confirmed no deficiencies were found during the annual inspection visit in areas such as infection control, food, and medication management.
    19 Oct 2021
    Investigated allegations of rough handling, threats of eviction, unmet incontinent needs, food withholding, and untimely medication refills; found insufficient evidence to support claims.
    16 Aug 2021
    Investigated inappropriate interactions between staff and residents, financial abuse allegations, and failure to safeguard residents' belongings, but no evidence was found to support the allegations.
    29 Jul 2021
    Confirmed allegations of smoking in rooms and lack of smoke alarms, while allegations of pest infestation, obstructed doors, elevator issues, and absence of a resident council were not substantiated.
    • § 87618(b)(3)
    07 Jul 2021
    Confirmed issues in the building, such as broken patio door, cracked ceilings, rusted sink drain, and inconsistent water temperatures.
    • § 87303(a)
    • § 87303(e)(2)
    • § 87555(b)(21)
    23 Jun 2021
    Investigated allegations of unsafe environment and delayed call button responses at the facility were not substantiated.
    16 Jun 2021
    Confirmed deficiencies related to oxygen administration and staff wearing face masks have been addressed during the recent visit.
    09 Jun 2021
    Observed staff not properly wearing face coverings, posing risks to residents and staff. Deficiencies will be cited.
    • § 87468.1
    26 May 2021
    Found allegations of mishandling medications, inadequate staffing, improper feeding, inadequate record keeping, insufficient care for incontinence needs, and lack of laundry services to be substantiated.
    • § 87555(b)(18)
    • § 87307(a)(3)
    • § 87506(a)
    • § 87465(a)(5)
    • § 87625(b)(3)
    25 May 2021
    Found that the allegation regarding temperature control at the facility was unsubstantiated based on observation and interviews.
    06 May 2021
    Confirmed inadequate mail distribution and wandering incidents, but unsubstantiated lack of resident activities and staff training for dementia care.
    • § 87468.1(a)(15)
    • § 87461(a)(1)
    08 Feb 2021
    Confirmed bed bug infestation in the facility based on interviews, observations, and document review.
    • § 87303(a)
    02 Jun 2020
    Investigated the claim that staff handled a resident roughly, including verbal and physical abuse allegations, but found insufficient evidence to prove or disprove the claims.
    12 Mar 2020
    Investigated allegations of unassisted incontinence needs and turned off resident heat; found no conclusive evidence supporting these claims. Confirmed a resident moved out voluntarily without providing forwarding contact information.
    02 Mar 2020
    Confirmed compliance with all regulations and requirements during visit.
    25 Feb 2020
    Confirmed substantiated allegation of resident abandonment due to inadequate assessment and justification for denial of readmission.
    27 Jan 2020
    Confirmed allegation of resident pushing another resident, resulting in a fracture. Insufficient evidence of neglect by staff.
    25 Jan 2020
    Confirmed allegations regarding refusal of rent payment by a resident were unfounded, as the check did not reflect the updated rent rate. Allegations of spoiled food being served were also unfounded, as residents and staff reported no issues with the food served at the facility.
    08 Nov 2019
    Confirmed allegation of facility abandoning a resident by not allowing them to return due to requiring a higher level of care.
    • § 87463(a)
    23 Oct 2019
    Investigated financial abuse allegation, unable to prove or disprove. No deficiencies or citations noted.

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