The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Altadena, CA for 2023

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Altadena

• Altadena's weather, like the larger Pasadena area it's a part of, is hot in summer and mild in winter. Summer highs average 91 degrees here, with winter lows averaging 47 degrees. Winter brings 21 inches of rain to the hills north of town, raising allergens the Santa Ana wind blows over Altadena. This can be problematic for seniors with asthma, though the hills dry out late in the season and lower the pollen count.
  
• The overall cost of living in Altadena is high, relative to most communities in the United States. Compared with the rest of the nation, Altadena costs more than double the average, though most of this expense is the high cost of local real estate. The median home cost in Altadena is over $800,000. Healthcare is actually less expensive than average, with roughly 15 percent lower rates than is typical nationally.
  
• Crime rates are on the low side in Altadena. In most categories of crime, local incidents are 10 to 15 percent less common than in similar-sized communities around the country. Violent crime is less common still in Altadena.
  
• Pasadena Transit provides much of the bus service in and around Altadena. Connections to the Los Angeles Metro are available at several locations in the Pasadena network. Both services offer discount fares for seniors age 60 and over, as well as ADA-compliant vehicles and disabled ride services that may be requested in advance.
  
• The Altadena area is home to world-class medical facilities, including those specializing in brain health and dementia care such as Huntington Hospital and Methodist Hospital, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
• Los Angeles is a member of the AARP Network of Age-Friendly Communities, meaning that its elected leadership “has made the commitment to actively work toward making their town, city or county a great place for people of all ages,” according to AARP.