Garfield Villas is a senior living community located in Pasadena, California, dedicated to providing thoughtful assisted living care for older adults. At Garfield Villas, nutritious meal offerings are a cornerstone of the resident experience, with chefs and meal planners ensuring that every dish strikes the right balance of vitamins, minerals, and flavor. Residents can look forward to meals prepared with quality ingredients, designed not only to nourish but also to create a pleasant and exciting dining experience every day.
For those living at Garfield Villas, safety and comfort are top priorities. The community emphasizes a supportive environment, staffed by individuals dedicated to helping residents with daily living activities according to their individual needs. Living arrangements include semi-private accommodations, allowing residents to benefit from both companionship and personal space. The staff members strive to cultivate a friendly and welcoming atmosphere, promoting a culture of joy, kindness, and helpfulness in daily interactions between residents, visitors, and each other.
Activities at Garfield Villas are designed to engage residents on multiple levels—socially, mentally, physically, and emotionally. The community offers a varied range of programs and opportunities that encourage participation and foster meaningful relationships among residents. These activities serve to keep residents active and connected, supporting both their social well-being and their overall quality of life.
Garfield Villas is committed to making every aspect of senior living enjoyable, comfortable, and safe for its residents. With attentive support, appealing dining options, and engaging activities, the community provides a comprehensive approach to assisted living in an environment where older adults can truly thrive.
People often ask...
Castle View Retirement Estates offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $4,752 per month.
Castle View Retirement Estates offers independent living and assisted living.
The full address for this community is 1425 Garfield Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91104.
Yes, Castle View Retirement Estates offers respite care.
Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.
State of California Inspection Reports
24
Inspections
4
Type A Citations
2
Type B Citations
6
Years of reports
24 Jun 2025
24 Jun 2025
Completed the remaining CARE tool domains and found no health or safety concerns after touring and speaking with staff. Maintained on-site records for staff and residents, confirmed centralized medication storage with administration as prescribed, and noted that no restraints were used and no deficiencies observed.
05 Jun 2025
05 Jun 2025
Found no deficiencies during an unannounced annual visit; observed a clean dining area, secured cleaning supplies, water temperatures within the required range, recently conducted fire and earthquake drills, and current liability insurance.
07 Nov 2024
07 Nov 2024
Investigated the allegation that staff did not keep it free of bed bugs. Found insufficient evidence to prove or disprove the claim; no bed bugs were observed in several rooms, and pest control records showed no notes of bed bugs.
30 May 2024
30 May 2024
Found no deficiencies after an unannounced annual visit; observed the medication room inaccessible to residents, reviewed five resident files and five staff files, and confirmed safety drills and inspections were up to date.
30 May 2024
30 May 2024
Found no deficiencies during the annual visit, ensuring the safety and well-being of residents in the facility.
§ 9058
23 May 2024
23 May 2024
Conducted an unannounced annual visit; observed a clean dining area, secured cleaning supplies, resident rooms with required furnishings, bathrooms with safe water temperatures, and a usable outdoor area; fire and disaster preparedness documents appeared current. Found no deficiencies and conducted an exit interview with the administrator.
23 May 2024
23 May 2024
Conducted an annual visit to ensure compliance with regulations, with no deficiencies noted during the inspection.
§ 9058
08 Feb 2024
08 Feb 2024
Investigated the allegation that staff prohibited a resident from having visitors indoors. Found insufficient evidence to prove the restriction occurred; interviews and records showed indoor visits were allowed with COVID screening and masking, and no documents indicated a blanket ban on visitation.
08 Feb 2024
08 Feb 2024
Reviewed allegation of staff prohibiting resident from having visitors indoors. Interviews with staff and residents, review of documentation, and observation of facility practices did not provide enough evidence to support the claim.
01 Jun 2023
01 Jun 2023
Identified safety and maintenance deficiencies during the visit, including an unlocked cleaning supplies cabinet accessible to residents, water damage on ceilings in multiple areas, peeling tub surfaces in some bathrooms, and water temperatures outside the 105-120 degree range. Also noted that the medication room was inaccessible to residents, fire safety records and extinguisher checks were not current, administrator certification was observed with expiration approaching, and liability insurance was requested.
01 Jun 2023
01 Jun 2023
Identified deficiencies during an annual visit at the facility including water damage in various areas, high water temperature in some bathrooms, and accessibility of cleaning supplies to residents.
07 Apr 2023
07 Apr 2023
Identified an electrical fire in a resident room that left a wall opening and led to temporary relocation of residents. Noted an invoice for electrical work and related documents referencing the incident.
07 Apr 2023
07 Apr 2023
Identified an electrical fire in a resident's room and observed ongoing repairs and cleaning in progress.
21 Jul 2022
21 Jul 2022
Found infection control guidelines followed, medications securely stored, and cleaning and PPE supplies locked; rooms observed had adequate lighting, furnishings, and their own bathrooms with sinks and safety features, with water temperatures in tested rooms ranging from 112.4 to 114.4 degrees Fahrenheit. Administrator certificate was valid through 1/24/24.
21 Jul 2022
21 Jul 2022
Confirmed infection control, medication management, and food preparation met licensing standards during the annual visit.
17 Sept 2021
17 Sept 2021
Determined that the allegation a resident went missing occurred, but the evidence did not clearly prove or disprove the event, as the resident had physician permission to leave unassisted and sign-out records showed inconsistencies.
17 Sept 2021
17 Sept 2021
Confirmed that a resident left the facility without signing out, resulting in a missing persons report being filed with the police.
§ 87303(e)(2)
§ 87303(a)
§ 87309(a)
14 Jul 2021
14 Jul 2021
Identified a damaged ceiling with a hole in the shared bathrooms of rooms 78 and 79. Observed overall compliance with safety and infection-control practices, including entry screening, PPE availability, clean spaces, and secure medication storage.
14 Jul 2021
14 Jul 2021
Identified a violation related to a damaged ceiling wall during the inspection.
05 Apr 2021
05 Apr 2021
Found Allegation 1, that staff failed to adequately supervise residents, Allegation 2, that staff failed to meet residents' care needs, and Allegation 3, that a staff member interrupted residents' sleep, did not have a preponderance of evidence to prove they occurred. They are unsubstantiated.
05 Apr 2021
05 Apr 2021
Investigated allegations of staff supervision, care needs, and sleep interruptions at the facility were not substantiated based on interviews and evidence gathered.
11 Jun 2020
11 Jun 2020
Investigated the allegation of financial abuse concerning a resident, finding no substantial evidence of misuse of funds but confirmed an outstanding balance of $278.67 owed to the resident.
11 Dec 2019
11 Dec 2019
Confirmed the death of a resident who was hit by a car and found missing from the facility during a routine check.
03 Oct 2019
03 Oct 2019
Confirmed warped door in resident rooms during inspection.
