5 facilities with pricing in the middle of the pack for LA County. Safety scores trail most neighboring cities, so look closely at individual facilities.
Mostly smaller, home-like settings. Montclair has 5 licensed assisted living facilities. The majority (3) are residential care homes with 6 beds or fewer, so if you're looking for something intimate where your parent isn't one of dozens of residents, you'll have options. There are also 2 larger communities with 50+ beds if you prefer structured activities, on-site dining, and more staff on hand.
Expect to pay around $4,746/mo. That's roughly 11% less than the county average, making this one of the more affordable areas to look. Prices range from $1,600 up to $5,746 depending on the facility, room type, and level of care. 5 of 5 facilities publish pricing, which is better transparency than most areas.
Look at the safety scores before you visit. The average score in Montclair is 6.5 out of 9.9. That's below the county average of 8.3, so take extra time reviewing individual facility scores before visiting. Some places here have rougher inspection histories than others. Our scores come from real California state inspection data, not self-reported reviews.
A few things that might narrow your search. 80% of facilities accept Medi-Cal through the ALW program, which is better than most areas. If you need memory care for Alzheimer's or dementia, know that only 1 facility here offers it.
Compared to most of LA County, Montclair is actually more affordable. The average here is $4,746/mo, about 11% less than the county average. That said, prices vary a lot depending on the facility and level of care.
Allwise Residential Home Ii currently has the highest safety score in Montclair at 9.9 out of 9.9. 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, Allwise Residential Home Ii starts at $5,332/mo, and it has a safety score of 9.9. Across all 5 facilities in the area, published prices range from $1,600 to $5,746/mo. Keep in mind that the actual cost depends on the level of care needed.
80% of facilities in Montclair participate in the Assisted Living Waiver (ALW) program, which is California's way of covering assisted living costs through Medi-Cal. Among the top-rated facilities, Allwise Residential Home Ii accepts it. Eligibility requirements can be strict, so it's worth calling ahead to ask about availability and waitlists.
Yes, 1 facility in Montclair offers specialized memory care for residents with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia. Memory care units typically have additional security measures and staff trained in dementia care, so expect higher pricing than standard assisted living.
