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Grant Serenity Homes of Pasadena

Small home·Licensed for 6·Pasadena, California

Licensed since 2020Licence #198603270Medi-Cal ALW
  • Care approvals on fileWheelchair · Dementia · Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · September 13, 2026
  • Starting rate$8,000 a monthListed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026
  • Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
  • Room at the last state visit6 of 6 beds occupiedJune 21, 2022 · not a current opening
  • Ways to payMedi-Cal ALW acceptedDHCS participant list · August 9, 2026
  • Last state visitJanuary 8, 2026CDSS inspection record

Grant Serenity Homes of Pasadena is a small care home in Pasadena — a licensed residential care facility for the elderly (RCFE), the licence category behind “assisted living” and “board and care.” It is licensed for 6 residents since 2020.

Built from CDSS public records · September 13, 2026. Every fact below names its source and date.

Quick answers and the state record

A citation does not make a home unsafe, and an empty file does not make a home good.

Quick answers about Grant Serenity Homes of Pasadena

Is Grant Serenity Homes of Pasadena licensed?

The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.

How many residents is Grant Serenity Homes of Pasadena licensed for?

6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.

Has Grant Serenity Homes of Pasadena been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2020, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. Those records count 6 state visits over the same years.

Is Grant Serenity Homes of Pasadena still open?

This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.

What does Grant Serenity Homes of Pasadena cost?

$8,000 a month to start — listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026.

The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living private room, seen September 9, 2026.

Among 11 other homes of a similar licensed size in Pasadena that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $5,500 to $8,000 a month, and the middle figure is $7,500 (n = 11 other homes publishing a starting rate).

Each of those is a home’s own published figure, gathered on its own date in September 2026 — not an average of ours, and not a survey. Similar size means small and mid-size homes counted together, and large communities counted on their own, because they are different markets.

A home outside the band is not overcharging or underpricing: a starting rate covers different things in different homes, which is the first thing to ask about.

The price is made in the phone call. Nothing here is a quote, an offer or a discount.

A starting rate is the room and the base care. California homes commonly bill care levels, medication management, supplies, transport and a second person in the room as extras. Many also charge a one-time fee at move-in. Ask for that list in writing before anything is signed.

Only prices a home put out itself count here: its own website, a listing it supplied, or a price a listing site says the home confirmed. Prices a site shows without saying where they came from are left out. What Medi-Cal’s Assisted Living Waiver covers in a care home.

Does Grant Serenity Homes of Pasadena take Medi-Cal?

On Medi-Cal’s Assisted Living Waiver: this home appears on the DHCS participation list, August 9, 2026. Confirm eligibility and current participation with the program. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board.

Who holds the license?

The license is held by Grant Serenity Homes of Pasadena, Inc., per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Huntington Hospital is 2.6 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can Grant Serenity Homes of Pasadena keep a resident on hospice?

Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 6 residents, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.

Grant Serenity Homes of Pasadena license and inspection record

  • Name on the license: “GRANT SERENITY HOMES OF PASADENA, INC.”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
  • License #198603270. The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • Licensed for 6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • Licensed to Grant Serenity Homes of Pasadena, Inc., per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • First licensed in 2020, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • 6 state inspection visits since 2020, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2020, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. The same records count 6 state visits in that period.
  • 1 complaint and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2020, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. One complaint can carry several allegations.
  • The most recent state visit on file is January 8, 2026, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Type A citationa violation that poses an immediate risk to health, safety or personal rights if it is not correctedType B citationa violation that could become a risk if not corrected, or one involving records, resources or required services

California writes these definitions for every licensed home, not for this one. CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗

See the state’s own record

Can they support the care needed?

California licenses a home for specific kinds of care. The state’s record lists what this home is approved for; the home’s own answers fill in what changes as needs change.

  • Wheelchair / non-ambulatoryApproved · covers up to 6 residents
  • Dementia / memory careApproved by the state
  • Hospice careApproved · covers up to 6 residents
  • BedriddenApproved · covers up to 1 resident

State licensing record · September 13, 2026. An approval may cover specific rooms or residents; it does not establish an opening.

Read the state’s own wording
AGE RANGE 60 AND OVER. APPROVED FOR 6 NON-AMBULATORY, OF WHICH 1 MAY BE BEDRIDDEN. APPROVED HOSPICE WAIVER FOR 6.

983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA

CDSS record, verbatim · September 13, 2026

As needs change

  • Staying through hospice

    Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 6 — care may continue at the end of life

    Ask: “If hospice is needed, can care continue here until the end?”

    State licensing record · September 13, 2026

  • If memory loss develops

    Dementia-care designation on file

    Ask: “Can we read the dementia care disclosure and discuss how daily support works?”

    State licensing record · September 13, 2026

3 more questions to ask the home
  • Two-person transfers or a lift

    Not on file

    Ask: “If two people or a lift are needed to transfer, can the person stay?”

  • Someone awake overnight

    Not on file

    Ask: “Who is awake overnight, and how do residents ask for help?”

  • Medicines

    Not on file

    Ask: “Who manages the medicines, and what happens when a dose is missed?”

Care & day-to-day support

These are the home’s own statements about its day-to-day practice — they are not part of the state licensing record, and the state has not approved or reviewed them.

What it costs here

This home’s starting rate

$8,000a month to start

Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026 · See listing

Likely monthly total

$8,000a month

Likely $8,000–$8,600

With a shared room and basic help.

An estimate for planning, not a quote. The price is made in the phone call.

See the full cost breakdownRoom, care and fees · how people pay · where the price comes from
Room
Daily care
Sharing the room
  • Starting monthly rate$8,000this home

    The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living private room, seen September 9, 2026.

  • Shared room insteadAsknot on file

    This home’s listed starting rate is for assisted living private room. A shared room, if one is offered, may cost less — ask.

  • Basic help with daily careUsually includedup to $600

    Basic help is usually part of the starting rate. Homes that price care by level start around $600 a month (45 California homes publish a care-level range, seen in September 2026).

  • One-time move-in fee$2,000one time · likely $0–$4,000

    Homes that list a one-time entry or community fee charge a median of $2,000 (134 California listings; middle half $1,000–$4,000). Many homes list none — ask.

Likely monthly totalLikely $8,000–$8,600
$8,000
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $8,000–$12,100
$10,000

Lines marked “Ask” are not in the totals.

How people payOn the Medi-Cal waiver list · private pay, SSI/SSP, veterans, insurance
  • Private payMost residents pay from savings, a home sale or family help. Ask for the rate and what it includes in writing.
  • Medi-Cal Assisted Living WaiverThis home appears on the DHCS participation list, August 9, 2026. Confirm eligibility and current participation with the program. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board. For a resident on SSI/SSP, California’s 2026 standard sends $1,444.07 a month to the home for room and board.
  • SSI/SSPCalifornia’s 2026 standard is $1,626.07 a month; $1,444.07 of it goes to the home and $182 stays with the resident. Whether this home accepts it is not on file — ask.
  • VeteransVA Aid & Attendance can add to a veteran’s or surviving spouse’s pension. Ask whether residents here have used it.
  • Long-term care insuranceMost policies pay for licensed care homes. Ask what paperwork the home provides for claims.
  • MedicareDoes not pay for room and board in a care home. It can still cover hospice or home-health visits inside one.
If the money runs out, what Medi-Cal covers
Avoid surprises on the billWhat changes the price, and what to ask
  • The care level

    Some homes charge one all-inclusive rate. Others add levels or points as needs grow. Ask how the level is set, who decides, and what the next level costs.

  • What is billed separately

    Medication management, incontinence supplies, transportation and a second person in the room are often extra. Ask for the list in writing.

  • Move-in costs

    A one-time community fee or deposit is common. Ask what it covers and whether any of it comes back if the stay is short.

  • Increases

    California requires at least 90 days’ written notice, with reasons, before a rate rises (Health & Safety Code §1569.655). A change in the resident’s care level is the section’s own exception and can be billed sooner.

  • What is the full monthly cost for the room and care we need, and what does it include?
  • What would the next care level cost, and who decides when it changes?
  • What is billed separately, and is there a one-time fee or deposit at move-in?
  • Is any private-pay period required before another payment program can begin?
How this estimate worksWhere this price comes from

The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living private room, seen September 9, 2026.

13 homes like this within 3 miles publish starting rates mostly between $5,000–$8,000.

  • Only prices a home put out itself count: its own website, a listing it supplied, or a price Seniorly says the home confirmed. Prices a listing site shows without saying where they came from are left out.
  • Nearby homes are the nearest of the same size that publish a rate, widening from 3 to 40 miles until at least 8 do. The estimate starts from what they charge, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices.
  • Room, care-level, second-person and move-in lines come from what California homes publish on listing sites. Memory care uses Covelight’s researched premium over assisted living.
  • Totals add each line’s figure and combine the lines’ ranges as separate charges, because a home is rarely at the top, or the bottom, of every line at once.
  • We tested this estimate on 1,546 California homes that publish their own starting rate. It was within 10% of the real rate for 3 in 10 homes and within 25% for 7 in 10; the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 (September 12, 2026).
  • It cannot see this home’s specials, how it assesses care, or which rooms are open.
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Where it is

  • 1745 Wagner Street, Pasadena, CA 91106Address from the public record · September 13, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.

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The state record

California inspects every licensed home and publishes what it found. Here are the dated documents and the state’s own words, beside what is typical for homes this size.

Since 2022, the state has filed 6 documents for this home, and its records count 6 visits since 2020. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated January 8, 2026.

On file since
2022
State visits
6
Most recent visit
January 8, 2026
Occupied · June 21, 2022 visit
6 of 6 bedsa count on that day, not an opening

We hold 1 complaint report the state published for this home, dated June 21, 2022. 1 of the 1 carries the state's recorded outcome word: “Unfounded” (1). 1 includes the transcribed allegation the state investigated, word for word. Summary composed by computer from the 1 complaint report below — every count derives from them, and the documents themselves are the state's records, verbatim. We never grade, score, or color a record.

Beside homes the same size

  • Type A citations0typical 0
  • Type B citations0typical 0
  • Substantiated allegations0typical 0
  • Total complaints1typical 0

“Typical” is the statewide median across the 6,808 licensed small board-and-care homes (6 or fewer beds) in the state record — larger, longer-licensed homes accumulate more visits and reports, so compare like with like. One complaint can contain several allegations. Counts cover this licence since 2020.

Year by year
YearVisitsDocumentsSubstantiated2026110202511020231102022330

The last 36 months — 3 of 6 documents

20261 state visit · 1 document
Jan 8, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Nune Margaryan conducted an Annual Required visit and inspection of the facility. LPA met with staff David Fontecha. Shortly after Administrator Diana Castellanos arrived and assisted with the visit. LPA explained the purpose of the visit. During the visit, the CARE tool was used. The facility is licensed to serve 6 non-ambulatory residents age range 60 and over, of which 1 may be bedridden and hospice waiver for 6. The facility has 6 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, a dining room, a living room, a detached garage, a detached laundry room, back patio and a front yard. The facility is a single-story home, located in a residential area, that consists of a living room, dining room, six (6) resident bedrooms, one (1) bathroom, a kitchen, and detached garage. Laundry room was observed at the back of facility. All indoor and outdoor passageways were free of obstruction. The front and backyard are well maintained. No pools and bodies of water on the premises. There is a shaded seating area for the residents located in the backyard. The kitchen was inspected. LPA observed all kitchen equipment to be clean and in working condition. LPA observed sufficient supply of perishable and non-perishable foods. Additional food supplies observed in the garage. Appliances such as a microwave, refrigerator and stove were observed to be clean and operated properly. Sharps are locked and inaccessible to residents. Cleaning solutions and disinfectants was observed locked in the laundry room. The common areas (dining room, living room) are clean and were properly furnished. Resident rooms were sanitary and had the required furniture and furnishings. There is closet space for clothing and other belongings. Extra clean linen were observed in each residents room. The resident bathroom is clean and operational w/grab bars and non-skid surface/mats in place. The hot water temperature was tested and maintained within the required range of 105-120*F. Fire extinguishers were observed at the facility fully charged (1 in the kitchen and 1 in the living room). Continue 809C Carbon monoxide / Smoke detectors were observed throughout the facility and were tested and operable. Auditory alarm devices to monitor exits were operable. Last fire drill was conducted on 11/05/2025. The first aid kit was observed and found to be in compliance with the Title 22 Regulations LPA reviewed clients and staff files. LPA observed that Staff 1 (S1) did not have a criminal record clearance. LPA reviewed clients medications. Medications are documented properly and given as prescribed. Deficiency cited, civil penalty was issued. An exit interview was conducted. A copy of this report with appeal rights were provided to Administrator.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 8, 2026
20251 state visit · 1 document
Jan 16, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA)s Mary Flores and Nicol Wesley conducted an unannounced annual visit at the facility using the CARE inspection tool. LPAs met with David Fontecha and explained the reason of the visit. The facility is licensed to served 6 non-ambulatory residents age range 60 and over, of which 1 may be bedridden and hospice waiver for 6. The facility has 6 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, a dining room, a living room, a detached garage, a detached laundry room, back patio and a front yard. LPAs conducted a tour of the facility with Juan Fontecha and observed the following: Facility is in good repair inside and outside. Living and dining area are clean and have sufficient sitting area for activities. Kitchen is clean, food was observed sufficient for at least 2 days of perishables and 7 days of non-perishables. Current residents do not have special diets. Sharps were observed locked on a drawer and cleaning supplies were observed locked under the sink. Six (6) resident's rooms were observed and each has sufficient lighting, furniture, and bedding supplies. Bedroom #1 has a covered fireplace. Full bed rails were observed in bedroom #4. Bathroom was observed with skid mat, grab bars and water temperature was tested at 118.5 degrees F., which is within the required 105-120 degrees F. Garage is used for storage of emergency food supplies and infection control supplies. The backyard was observed clean and has a shaded seating area. Due to the winds backyard fence was knocked down and observed on the floor. Administrator will ensure that is clean up by 1/20/25. Interlace smoke/carbon monoxide detectors were tested during the visit and in working condition. Fire extinguishers were observed and last checked on 10/8/24. There are no large bodies of water at the facility. License, PUB 475 Let us Know poster, Long Term Care Ombudsman poster, personal rights were posted in the dining area. (CONTINUED ON LIC 809C) LPAs reviewed medication and files for 5 residents. Resident #2(R2) in bedroom #4 has half bed rail request on file and per file review is not on hospice. LPAs reviewed 5 staff files. Training was observed for all residents. Administrator certificate was observed for Diana Castellanos #6073850740 exp. date: 1/6/27. LPAs reviewed infection control plan and disaster emergency plan. Last fire drill was conducted on 11/6/24. A deficiency has been noted on LIC 809D per Title 22 Regulations. Exit interview was conducted with Mariam Nikogsyan and provided a copy of report, LIC 809D, and appeal rights.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 16, 2025
20231 state visit · 1 document
Dec 2, 2023Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Mary Flores conducted an unannounced annual visit at the facility using the CARE inspection tool. LPA met with Hakob Gevorkyan and explained the reason for the visit. The facility is licensed to served 6 non-ambulatory residents age range 60 and over, of which 1 may be bedridden and hospice waiver for 6. The facility has 6 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, a dining room, a living room, a detached garage, a detached laundry room, back patio and a front yard. LPA Flores conducted a tour of the facility with Hakob Gevorkyan and observed the following: Facility is in good repair inside and outside. Living and dining area are clean and have sufficient sitting area for activities. Kitchen is clean, food was observed sufficient for at least 2 days of perishables and 7 days of non-perishables. Sharps were observed locked on a drawer and cleaning supplies were observed locked under the sink. Resident's rooms (6) were check and each has sufficient lighting, furniture, and bedding supplies. Bedroom #1 has a covered fireplace. Bathroom was observed with skid mat, grab bars and water temperature was tested at 86.3 degrees F., which is not within the required 105-120 degrees F. Garage is used for storage of emergency food supplies and infection control supplies. The backyard was observed clean and has a shaded seating area. Interlace smoke/carbon monoxide detectors were tested during the visit and in working condition. LPA did not observed PUB745 - Let us know poster posted at the facility. Fire extinguishers were observed and last checked on 10/19/23. LPA reviewed medication and files for 5 residents. Resident #4(R4)'s medication was observed without prescription labels and out of the original container. Resident #3(R3) did not have a pre-appraisal on file. LPA reviewed 5 staff files and no record of initial or annual training was observed in files for staff #2-5(S2-S5). LPA reviewed infection control plan which was last reviewed on 7/1/22 and disaster emergency plan which was last reviewed on 6/1/21. Last fire drill was conducted on 10/1/23. (CONTINUED ON LIC 809C) Administrator certificate was posted for Nvard Gevorkian#6050643740 and exp. on 12/23/24. No record of designee letter was observed and facility has assigned staff #4 and #5 as the designee staff. LPA interviewed 2 staff and 2 residents. Deficiencies were noted during this visit on LIC 809D per Title 22 Regulations. Exit interview was conducted with Nvard Gervokian administrator and a copy of this report, LIC 809D, technical violations, and appeal rights were provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Dec 2, 2023

The state marks this report as 9 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 6. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.

What the state’s words mean
Substantiatedthe state found the allegation more likely true than notUnsubstantiatedthere was not enough evidence to prove a violation occurred — not a finding of wrongdoingUnfoundedthe evidence showed the allegation was false, could not have happened, or had no reasonable basisType A citationa violation that poses an immediate risk to health, safety or personal rights if it is not correctedType B citationa violation that could become a risk if not corrected, or one involving records, resources or required services

CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗ · CDSS complaint outcomes ↗

An “unsubstantiated” complaint is not a finding of wrongdoing — it means the state investigated and could not confirm the allegation. Outcome words are the state’s own; we never grade, score, or color a record, and we publish no reviews — the state’s dated documents and the questions below stand in their place.

Life here

Rooms, meals, the rhythm of a day, faith and language, pets and house rules — as the home describes them. Tap any detail for its source and date; nothing here is graded.

Find a detail about life at this home.

Rooms & the spaces they will use

  • Roll-in / accessible shower

    Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Common areasMain Street Shops · TV Lounge · Computer or Media Center · Indoor Common Areas

    Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Wifi

    Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • The room opens directly onto a patio, porch or garden

    Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • LaundryDone by staff

    Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Air conditioning in the room

    Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Visitor parking

    Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Cable or satellite TV

    Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • AmenitiesSpecial Dining Programs · Fireplaces · Movie or Theater Room · Arts and Crafts Center · Game Room · Beautician

    Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Bath tubs

    Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Housekeeping

    Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Salon or barber

    Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.

Meals, preferences & familiar food

  • All-day or flexible dining

    Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Texture-modified dietsPureed

    Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Meals served in the room

    Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Vegetarian or vegan optionsVegetarian · Vegan

    Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Family may eat with the resident

    Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Cultural cuisine regularly servedInternational

    Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Meals provided

    Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Kosher foodKosher style

    Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Professional chef

    Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Residents can cook in their own unit

    Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Organic food

    Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.

Activities & the rhythm of a day

  • Activity types offeredCooking Classes · Community Service Programs · Activities On-site · Men's Club · Book Club · Quilting or Sewing Club · and 18 more

    Cooking Classes · Community Service Programs · Activities On-site · Men's Club · Book Club · Quilting or Sewing Club · Birthday Parties · Live Well Programs · Art Classes · Cards / Pinochle Club · Holiday Parties · Current Events Club · Trivia Games · BBQs or Picnics · Karaoke · Pet-focused Programs · Dances · Gardening Club · Brain fitness / Dakim · Live Dance or Theater Performances · Cooking Club · Choir / Singing Club · Live Musical Performances · Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning — reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Trips outside the home

    Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Religious services at the home

    Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Religious services off site

    Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.

Faith, culture & language

  • Clergy or chaplain visits

    Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Languages spoken by caregiversFilipino · Russian · Spanish · English · Armenian · Ukrainian · and 1 more

    Filipino · Russian · Spanish · English · Armenian · Ukrainian · Farsi — reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.

Pets, routines & independence

Visiting & staying involved

  • Transport for shopping and errands

    Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.

Before you call

Ask every home the same questions — the state’s record does not answer these. Keep the ones that matter and they travel with your saved homes.

  1. What is included in the monthly rate, and what costs extra?
  2. Who is awake overnight, and how do residents ask for help?
  3. Which rooms does the non-ambulatory approval cover, and what transfer support is provided?
  4. What could change whether someone can stay here?
  5. Can we see a bedroom and share a meal during a visit?

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