Bella Vista Retirement Home
The state lists 5 state inspections, 6 complaint visits, 11 citations, 2 substantiated allegations; last visit 2026-05-26. Listing last updated 2026-11-07.
Public record summary
About this facility — Bella Vista Retirement Home
Bella Vista Retirement Home is a licensed assisted living community in Pasadena, California. It is licensed for 72 beds — well above the median for assisted living communities in California (6 beds).
It is one of 88 senior care facilities in Pasadena and 8,982 assisted living communities across California. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.
This listing draws on the federal NPI registry (NPPES), and was last updated on November 7, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.
Facility background
State inspection record
The state lists 5 state inspections, 6 complaint visits, 11 citations, 2 substantiated allegations. 1 is Type A. License status: Licensed.
License notes from the state: FACILITY LICENSED TO SERVE ELDERLY RESIDENTS AGE 60 AND ABOVE. FIRE CLEARANCE APPROVED FOR 72 NON-AMBULATORY. HOSPICE APPROVED FOR TEN RESIDENTS. 87705 COMPLIANT. NEW MGMT COMPANY: BELLA VIEW LLC, EFFECTIVE 11/ 01/2026.
Complaints (5)
| State visit | Allegation outcomes | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 12/10/2024 | 1 unsubstantiated | None |
| 06/01/2023 | 1 substantiated | 1 Type B |
| 05/05/2023 | 3 unsubstantiated | None |
| 04/28/2023 | 2 unsubstantiated | None |
| 07/20/2022 | 1 substantiated, 2 unsubstantiated | 1 Type B |
Inspections (5)
| Date |
|---|
| 05/26/2026 |
| 06/16/2025 |
| 05/09/2024 |
| 07/21/2023 |
| 09/07/2022 |
Source: California Community Care Licensing, facility 197608297, read 2026-11-07. Type A citations involve immediate risk to residents; Type B citations could become one. Substantiated means the state found the allegation valid. See the state's record.
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Who to contact in California
- Licensing: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, Adult and Senior Care Program · Look up a license
- File a complaint: 844-538-8766 · Online
- Long-Term Care Ombudsman: 800-231-4024. A free advocate for residents and families.
- Adult Protective Services: 833-401-0832. Some states send facility cases to licensing instead. In an emergency, call 911.
- Eldercare Locator: 800-677-1116, a federal service for local aging help.
Nearest emergency hospitals
- Huntington Hospital, about 2.8 miles.
- Usc Verdugo Hills Hospital, about 4.3 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
- Glendale Adventist Medical Center, about 4.9 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
Nearby facilities with inspection records
- Pasa Alta West, Pasadena, less than 0.1 miles. 6 state visits on record.
- Pasa Alta, Pasadena, less than 0.1 miles. 24 state visits on record.
- Saint Vincent Healthcare, Pasadena, less than 0.1 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.
- Cedar Pine Post Acute, Pasadena, about 0.1 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
- Pasadena Villa, Pasadena, about 0.1 miles. 142 state visits on record.