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Victor Royale Adult living is an assisted living community in the lovely town of Glendale, CA. This beautiful community is situated within Los Angeles county, within easy driving distance of both the ocean and the mountains. Glendale is a great place to live with average temperatures in the 70s...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
St. JudeÆs Home for the Elderly II is located in San Dimas, California. ItÆs a 6 bed assisted living and memory care community. There is a professional staff available to residents 24 hours a day. These experienced caregivers will help with the daily needs of each resident. Whether youÆre elderly...
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
St. JudeÆs Home for the Elderly II is located in San Dimas, California. ItÆs a 6 bed assisted living and memory care community. There is a professional staff available to residents 24 hours a day. These experienced caregivers will help with the daily needs of each resident. Whether youÆre elderly...
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Cost of assisted living in Altadena, CA

The average cost of senior living in Altadena is $4,191 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Baldwin Park, CA with an average of $3,865 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Altadena, CA vs. nearby cities

Altadena, CA
$4,191/mo
$4,129/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Altadena, CA vs. the state and national average

Altadena, CA
$4,191/mo
U.S. national average
$4,515/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Altadena vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$4,191/mo
$4,851/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Altadena, CA by room type

Semi-Private
$5,240/mo
Private
$6,890/mo
Studio
$5,712/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,549/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,159/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,250/mo

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Altadena, CA

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Altadena.

What families are saying about assisted living in Altadena

Recent reviews for assisted living in Altadena

Leisure Vale Assisted Living in Glendale, CA

5.0
Facility seems a good place for [name removed], well organized and staff are accommodating.

Foothill Retirement in Tujunga, CA

4.4
What our family likes the most about the Foothill Retirement community is all the team work between the staff members working there. Friendly and staff that will help care for my mom's needed especially having the understanding to care for dementia seniors. Staff also understands family's ...
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Ivy Park at Playa Vista

4.5
This is a high end assisted living community, here at Sunrise. I would recommend the community to others for their loved ones. The staff seem to be very good at communicating with us when the family has questions and are responsive at answering our questions. There are activities for the ...
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Altadena review score based on 229 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 229 reviews of 76 Altadena assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Altadena review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Altadena review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Altadena, CA76 facilities
8.4
Pasadena, CA94 facilities

Review subcategories for Altadena assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 229 reviews of 76 Altadena assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Altadena resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
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Cleanliness
4.6
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
4.6
Care services
4.3
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.5
Meals & dining
4.2
4.1
Activities
4.3
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Altadena assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Altadena assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Altadena, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Altadena assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Altadena that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
48.1%
43.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
46.9%
28.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
81.5%
85.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
93.8%
85.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
60.5%
48.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
28.4%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
86.4%
85.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50.6%
39.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
60.5%
44.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Altadena assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Altadena Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50.6%
43.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
29.6%
27.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
43.2%
34.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Altadena assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Altadena partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.4%
22.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
35.8%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
46.9%
29.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.1%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Altadena assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Altadena communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
24.7%
26%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
32.1%
34.3%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
29.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.1%
14.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Altadena assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Altadena offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
38.3%
38.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.4%
26.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.2%
25.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.7%
42.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42%
41.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.9%
44.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
34.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
29.6%
28.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
31.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.3%
39.2%
Live performances
Live performances
37%
39.5%
Dances
Dances
24.7%
24.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.5%
20.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37%
38.5%
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State regulations for assisted living in Altadena

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about California assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Altadena protect seniors.

Learn about California Assisted Living regulations

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Los Angeles Board and Care, Comfort Keepers Home Care and Paradise Senior Living 1 are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Altadena, California. See full list of communities.

There are 86 assisted living facilities near Altadena, California. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Altadena, California are Sunrise of Beverly Hills, Studio Royale by Cogir and Solheim Senior Community. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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