2705 Mountain View Drive
La Verne, CA 91750
574 beds • Est. 1976 (49 years) • Get directions
Brethren Hillcrest Homes recorded 8 state citations (3 serious, 5 minor) and 3 verified complaints since 2021 across 23 inspections. The most significant verified complaint, investigated across multiple visits in late 2024 and confirmed in early 2025, documented inadequate overnight staffing: 7 of 10 staff and 4 of 6 residents corroborated that overnight coverage was insufficient, with 1 resident reporting a 45-minute wait for assistance and staff describing being stretched across multiple buildings to administer medications, at times relying on a security guard for resident care tasks. A 2023 complaint involved a memory care resident found outside with a blunt head injury in cold, rainy conditions; investigators found that a door alarm in the resident's room may not have been functioning at the time of the incident. A 2022 complaint alleged a staff member grabbed a resident and left bruises on the resident's arm; the staff member was removed from the schedule pending investigation and no deficiencies were issued following case management visits. The most recent complaint, investigated in October 2025, alleged a resident was left outdoors for an extended period resulting in sunburn; interviews with 10 residents and 7 staff did not substantiate the allegation.
Brethren Hillcrest Homes is a 574-bed continuing care retirement community on a 50-acre campus in La Verne, at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains. With 49 years of operation — licensed since 1976 — it is one of the longest-running senior living communities in LA County.
The campus offers independent living, residential living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing, with over 300 homes and a full slate of amenities including wellness programs, educational enrichment, and multiple dining options.
Nearly 50 years of continuous operation
Licensed since 1976, Hillcrest has been serving seniors for almost half a century. That longevity in the senior living industry is exceptional and reflects deep institutional stability. Ask about long-tenured staff and multi-decade residents.
50-acre campus with full continuum of care
Independent living, residential living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing — all on a 50-acre landscaped campus. This is one of the largest and most comprehensive senior living campuses in LA County. Residents never have to leave.
True community scale with small-town charm
La Verne itself has a small-town feel despite being in LA County. The campus has over 300 homes and an active resident community. Multiple residents have lived here for decades — that kind of satisfaction speaks louder than any marketing.
Values-driven, inclusive organization
Hillcrest explicitly welcomes residents regardless of race, ethnic identity, faith tradition, gender, sexual orientation, or political beliefs. The stated mission of integrity, respect, service, and stewardship appears to be lived, not just printed.
574 beds is a very large community
At this scale, Hillcrest operates more like a small village than a home. The size can be a benefit (more amenities, more social options) or a drawback (less intimacy, more bureaucracy). Visit to see which experience resonates.
La Verne is far from central LA
Located in the eastern San Gabriel Valley foothills, La Verne is 30-40 miles from most of LA. Beautiful setting, but factor in the commute if you plan to visit frequently from the Westside or South Bay.
Likely requires advance financial planning
Continuing care retirement communities of this caliber often have entrance fees or require financial qualification. Contact the community early to understand the full cost structure and any waitlist timelines.
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2705 Mountain View Drive, La Verne, CA 91750
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