4 facilities at some of the lower price points in LA County. Safety scores run above average.
6 beds · $5,462/mo
Best safety record in Duarte. Small home, more personal attention.
250 beds · $3,229/mo
Very clean inspection history. Large community with more amenities. Lower cost than most in the area.
200 beds · $5,000/mo
Very clean inspection history. Large community with more amenities. Offers memory care.
A mix of large communities and smaller homes. Duarte has 4 licensed facilities. 2 are larger communities with 50+ beds, which typically offer more structured programming, dining options, and round-the-clock staffing. There are also 2 smaller residential homes if you prefer a quieter, more personal setting.
Expect to pay around $4,564/mo. That's roughly 14% less than the county average, making this one of the more affordable areas to look. Prices range from $3,229 up to $5,462 depending on the facility, room type, and level of care. 3 of 4 facilities publish pricing, which is better transparency than most areas.
Look at the safety scores before you visit. The average score in Duarte is 8.6 out of 10. That puts Duarte in the top third of LA County, which is a good sign. Facilities here tend to have cleaner inspection histories than average. Our scores come from real California state inspection data, not self-reported reviews.
A few things that might narrow your search. None of the facilities here currently accept Medi-Cal, so you'll need to look at neighboring cities if that's a factor. If you need memory care for Alzheimer's or dementia, know that only 1 facility here offers it.
Start by comparing facilities on what actually matters: safety record, pricing, care types, and size. We list all 4 licensed assisted living facilities in Duarte with their FYI Safety Scores, drawn from California state inspection data, plus any verified pricing, so you can narrow the list before you ever pick up the phone. Many placement services are paid referral agents who only show you facilities that pay them. Here you can compare every licensed option directly.
Compared with most of California, Duarte is more affordable. The average here is $4,564/mo, about 14% less than the typical California city we track. Prices still vary a lot depending on the facility and level of care.
Safety varies a lot by facility. Of the 4 facilities in Duarte with a FYI Safety Score, 3 land in the Good or Excellent range and 1 fall into the Poor or Severe range. Across the 4 facilities with an inspection record, 100% have zero substantiated complaints. These scores come from California state inspection data, not online reviews, so they reflect what regulators actually documented.
Mountain View Terrace, Llc currently has the highest safety score in Duarte at 9.6 out of 10. These scores are based on real state inspection data, not online reviews. We'd recommend checking individual scores for any facility you're considering, since they can vary a lot even within the same city.
Among our top-rated facilities, Royal Oaks starts at $3,229/mo, and it has a safety score of 9.5. Across all 4 facilities in the area, published prices range from $3,229 to $5,462/mo. Keep in mind that the actual cost depends on the level of care needed.
Unfortunately, none of the facilities we track in Duarte currently participate in the ALW program. That can change, so it's worth calling facilities directly. You might also look at neighboring cities where Medi-Cal acceptance is more common.
Yes, 1 facility in Duarte offers specialized memory care for residents with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia. Among the top-rated: Westminster Gardens. Memory care units typically have additional security measures and staff trained in dementia care, so expect higher pricing than standard assisted living.