7 facilities with pricing in the middle of the pack for LA County. Safety scores run above average.
30 beds · $4,350/mo · Medi-Cal
Best safety record in Altadena. Lower cost than most in the area.
10 beds · $8,500/mo · Medi-Cal
Very clean inspection history. On the pricier end.
6 beds · $8,000/mo
Very clean inspection history. Small home, more personal attention. On the pricier end.
300 beds · $4,000/mo
Solid inspection record. Large community with more amenities. Lower cost than most in the area.
Mostly smaller, home-like settings. Altadena has 7 licensed assisted living facilities. The majority (4) 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 1 larger community with 50+ beds if you prefer structured activities, on-site dining, and more staff on hand.
Expect to pay around $5,726/mo. That's right around the county average of $5,311/mo. Prices range from $3,780 up to $8,500 depending on the facility, room type, and level of care. 5 of 7 facilities publish pricing, which is better transparency than most areas.
Look at the safety scores before you visit. The average score in Altadena is 9.4 out of 9.9. That puts Altadena 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. Only 29% of facilities here accept Medi-Cal through the Assisted Living Waiver program, so your options will be limited.
It's about average for LA County. Expect to pay around $5,726/mo, though prices vary widely depending on the facility size, room type, and how much care is needed.
North Lake Villas Inc. currently has the highest safety score in Altadena at 9.8 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, Montecedro starts at $4,000/mo, and it has a safety score of 8.8. Across all 7 facilities in the area, published prices range from $3,780 to $8,500/mo. Keep in mind that the actual cost depends on the level of care needed.
29% of facilities in Altadena 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, North Lake Villas Inc. and Casa De Madera accept it. Eligibility requirements can be strict, so it's worth calling ahead to ask about availability and waitlists.