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Camellia Gardens Care Center in Pasadena, CA

Camellia Gardens Care Center is a nursing home community in Pasadena, CA.

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Camellia Gardens Care Center in Pasadena, CA

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1920 North Fair Oaks Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91103

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4.8 from 66 reviews
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Overall Review of Camellia Gardens Care Center

common 16 reviews mention this

Cleanliness is a frequent point

Residents and visitors repeatedly mention the facility stays clean and well maintained.

Cleanliness comes up often, with multiple reviewers describing a clean building and floors. A couple of comments also tie cleanliness to how comfortable the visit feels, while one reviewer specifically called out a strong urine odor as a disappointment.

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Staff attentiveness and communication

Staff communication and responsiveness are a consistent theme across reviews.

Many reviewers say staff are friendly, helpful, and attentive—checking in frequently and answering questions during visits. Several also describe caregivers staying on top of day-to-day needs and follow-ups, and families mention feeling reassured about the care being delivered. One reviewer expressed a serious negative concern about care, while most comments are positive about staff professionalism and kindness.

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Nursing attention shows up in care details

Reviews frequently describe careful hands-on nursing and day-to-day support.

A few reviewers highlight concrete care details—like medication-related routines, nurse attentiveness, and ensuring basics are handled. Families also mention their loved ones being in good spirits and receiving responsive help. This lines up with the community’s skilled nursing focus and the availability of medication management and assistance with daily living in the care services offered.

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Activities are part of everyday life

Residents and visitors mention regular activities and an activity room presence.

One reviewer describes going to an activity room during a monthly visit, noting helpful workers there. Another says the community supports residents in attending activities they like and that there are many events throughout the year. The community also lists planned daily activities and fitness and day trips as part of resident life.

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Limited space for quiet

A few reviewers say the environment can feel busy and not especially quiet.

While most comments focus on cleanliness and care, a couple of reviewers mention the community feels very busy and they would prefer a quieter place. These remarks stand out against other feedback that describes the facility as welcoming and comfortable.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 80 resident community capacity 80 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena (12 miles away) Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena (12 miles away)
  • Los Angeles International (22 miles away) Los Angeles International (22 miles away)
  • Long Beach (Daugherty) (25 miles away) Long Beach (Daugherty) (25 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Pasadena, California offers convenient access to a variety of essential amenities for seniors. With multiple pharmacies, hospitals, and physicians within a short distance, residents can easily access healthcare services when needed. In addition, there are several parks nearby for leisurely walks and outdoor activities. For dining options, there are fast food restaurants as well as cafes for a more relaxed dining experience. Places of worship are also available for spiritual needs. The area is also equipped with theaters for entertainment options. Overall, this neighborhood provides a well-rounded environment that caters to the needs and interests of older adults looking for a comfortable place to live in Pasadena.

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (1.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.6 miles)
  • Rite Aid (1.8 miles)
  • Rite Aid (2.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.1 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.6 miles)

Restaurants

  • McDonald's (1.6 miles)
  • Urth CaffĂ©-Pasadena (2.4 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (3 miles)
  • McDonald's (3.6 miles)
  • McDonald's (3.9 miles)
  • Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen (4.8 miles)
  • In-N-Out Burger (4.9 miles)

Cafes

  • Lavender & Honey Espresso Bar (1.7 miles)
  • Panera Bread (4.6 miles)
  • Charlie's Coffee House (4.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (5 miles)
  • Bopomofo Cafe (5.7 miles)
  • Panera Bread (6.3 miles)
  • Proof Bakery (7.7 miles)

Parks

  • Hahamongna Watershed Park (1.8 miles)
  • Brookside Park (2.1 miles)
  • Lacy Park (4.4 miles)
  • Garfield Park (4.4 miles)
  • Arroyo Seco Park (4.5 miles)
  • Alhambra Park (5.7 miles)
  • Cleland Ave Bicentennial Park (5.8 miles)

Hospitals

  • Huntington Memorial Hospital Nicu (3 miles)
  • Glendale Adventist Medical Center (5 miles)
  • Medical 2 unit (5 miles)
  • Methodist Hospital of Southern California (6.9 miles)
  • Usc-Norris Cancer Hospital (8.7 miles)

Places of Worship

  • San Marino Community Church Nursery School (4.7 miles)
  • Saint Rita's Catholic Church (5.6 miles)
  • Arcadia Chinese Baptist Church (7.4 miles)
  • First Evangelical Church Arcadia (8.1 miles)

Theaters

  • 0206 Amc Bar Santa Ani (6.5 miles)
  • AMC The Americana at Brand 18 (6.6 miles)

Physicians

  • Doheny Eye Center (6.7 miles)
  • Santa Anita Medical Plaza (6.8 miles)
  • Healthcare Partners Medical Group (7.9 miles)

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