The Californian-Pasadena is a nursing home community in Pasadena, CA.
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120 Bellefontaine Street, Pasadena, CA 91105
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
Some residents report slow help after call lights.
A few reviewers say getting assistance takes too long, including delayed responses to call lights. One reviewer also describes situations involving toileting and pain-med requests that were not handled promptly. Other reviews in the set describe nurses and staff as attentive and available, but these comments point to inconsistent response time for at least some families.
Rehabilitation therapy is a key part of the experience residents highlight.
Several reviewers specifically mention physical therapy or rehab therapists as a strong part of recovery, including work that helped after surgeries and stroke recovery. Families also describe the therapy team as patient and focused on progress, not just routine care. A couple of comments are negative about nursing care around rehab, but the recurring theme of therapy support remains prominent.
Residents and families discuss both the quality of meals and follow-through.
On the positive side, reviewers mention excellent food, well-balanced meals, and dietary restrictions being respected. Others describe concerns like food being cold when brought to the room and dissatisfaction with dietary quality. At least one reviewer also ties meal service to the overall experience during a stay, while separate reviews raise issues that can affect comfort and nutrition.
Many reviewers comment on cleanliness and upkeep.
Multiple families describe the facility as clean, well-kept, and maintained in common areas and rooms. Some reviewers also mention restrooms and rooms as pleasant and in good shape. There are also harsh outliers where a reviewer reports poor room cleanliness, which suggests cleanliness experiences can vary by unit or timing.
Medication handling and communication are concerns for some families.
Some reviewers describe problems with medication support, including not understanding why medications were refused and reporting medication errors. Others mention gaps in communication during the stay, such as not getting calls or not knowing what happened medically. Alongside these concerns, many other reviews praise nurses as attentive and professional, but these comments are specific enough to stand out as risks to evaluate.
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82 resident community capacity
Skilled Nursing Facility
Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
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Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena (13 miles away) Los Angeles International (20 miles away) Long Beach (Daugherty) (22 miles away)
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12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system 24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions Diabetes diet Special dietary restrictions Community-sponsored activities
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Planned day trips Resident-run activities Scheduled daily activitiesThe Californian-Pasadena is located at 120 Bellefontaine Street, Pasadena, CA 91105 in Los Angeles County, California
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