Assisted Living Communities in Sierra Madre, California
Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Sierra Madre, CA below include 64 Assisted Living facilities with 2231 reviews. On average in Sierra Madre, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options 4.0 out of 5 stars.
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"We enjoyed Villa Gardens very much. We would certainly take it into consideration. It's a very lovely place. We saw everything. They have shopping tours and tours to various places. It's a top-notch place...."
"My brother enjoyed his last months as happy as he could be under the cheerful, kind, gentle, and competent care of the staff at ECV. Food was tasty and nutritious. ECV is located in an established up-scale neighborhood and is relatively indistingui..."
"Atherton Baptist Home is very caring and very helpful. They have a housekeeper who comes in every Thursday and cleans. Some caregivers take care of me, about different things, if I need care. They put on my stretch socks for me and they collect us fo..."
"My parents lived at Monte Vista Grove Homes - The Hearth for many years. The location was very safe and the grounds were very beautiful. It's California-Spanish style. They had recently built a big fitness center and it was very nice. The organizatio..."
"I toured Arcadia Gardens Retirement Hotel for my loved one. Before we even got to the facility, I was interested because it was much closer to us. It's only 2.7 miles away from where we live. The one that my loved one is in now is 16 miles away and e..."
"Words can't describe the amount of care that North Lake Villas is giving my mom at this time. They go above and beyond with her. They do yoga every day, get their nails painted every Friday, do Monday night bowling, and arts and crafts. The facilitie..."
"My dad moved into Santa Teresita Cottages. It's wonderful. It's very good. I liked the caregivers. They're very, very nice, very caring. I tasted the food one time, and it was very good. The facility is beautiful and very clean. He's very religious, ..."
"My husband was at Siesta Assisted Living. It's a home care and they were very good. They provided very good care and the place was very clean. They kept him very clean and they were very attentive to his needs. They were very professional. You could ..."
"My father is very happy here and always remarks about how well he is taken care of. He loves the food! There is plenty of space inside and out. The outside areas are well shaded and there is a selection of exercise equipment to keep in shape. The ow..."
"Arcadia Retirement Village is very nice. We like the surroundings and it’s an area where it’s convenient to walk to the drugstore or to the market.
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"We have chosen Arcadian Retirement Center for my aunt. I felt comfortable coming in there. The staff members were really friendly, really helpful, and a lot of our questions were answered, which was nice. It looked really like a home atmosphere almos..."
901 West Santa Anita Street, San Gabriel, CA, 91776
3.6
(6 reviews)
"My mother has been living at Vista Cove in San Gabriel since 2006. Our experience has been very positive. I really have nothing bad to say about any aspect of Vista Cove's service. The facility is clean. The staff is friendly, professional and re..."
"We went to see Arbor Vista, as my friend was looking at places for his mother to live. The garden like park atmosphere was soothing and looked like a great place to spend time during the day.
The receiving area had fresh flowers and beautiful furnis..."
1425 N Garfield Ave, Pasadena, CA, Pasadena, CA, 91104
4.0
(1 reviews)
"While in Pasadena, my friend and I visited Castle View Retirement Estate as an option for his mother.
We could see that they maintain the outer grounds very well. The woodsy surroundings looked very comforting, with plenty of seating areas to enjoy...."
"I got to tour Pasadena Villa Senior Living. It's bright, clean, practical, and simple. This facility is probably going to be our first choice, partly because of the location. The staff that toured me was enthusiastic, proud of the place, and welcomin..."
"My mom is now at Jasmin Terrace at El Molino. We chose this place because it's more affordable. They're meeting all my mom's needs. It's an assisted living facility and they help her with everything that she can't do for herself, like combing her hai..."
"We happened to be in the Pasadena region and decided to stop in to see Bella Vista assisted living facility while searching for a place for an acquaintance to live in the area.
The outside looked clean and well maintained, much like a really nice co..."
"For those who need high level of personal care and attention 24/7 this is the best place for care and value. My mother who is 87 has dementia and has been here for over 1.5 years. The staff are caring, attentive, and always available for communicatio..."
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Sierra Madre, CA and Nearby Cities
Pasadena
$4,678
Altadena
$4,500
Sierra Madre
$4,500
San Gabriel
$4,325
Monrovia
$4,266
US
$4,000
Arcadia
$2,995
Paying for Assisted Living in Sierra Madre
Assisted Living costs in Sierra Madre start around $4,500 per month on average,
while the nationwide average cost of
assisted living is $4,000 per month, according to the latest figures from Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey.
It’s important to note that assisted living rates in Sierra Madre and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such
as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Sierra Madre
Seniors in Sierra Madre who qualify for Medicaid may be eligible for a Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) waiver. This waiver helps many seniors in Los Angeles County pay some of the cost of assisted living.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for
assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs.
Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
Sierra Madre and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies
and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or
currently residing in an assisted living
community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as
geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding
home care and health and wellness programs.
To see a list of free assisted living resources in Sierra Madre, please visit our Assisted Living in California page.
What to Consider About Assisted Living in Sierra Madre
Sierra Madre is a small hillside community on the north side of Pasadena. Home to just 11,000 people, 20 percent of Sierra Madre's residents are seniors age 65 and over. The area in and around Sierra Madre has 56 assisted living facilities that provide independent senior living for seniors who need help with the normal activities of daily living (ADLs). Sierra Madre's assisted living facilities, like all residential communities in the state, are licensed through the California Department of Social Services' Community Care Licensing Division.
Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Sierra Madre
Sierra Madre's weather is dry and generally very warm. Summers here see average high temperatures of 91 degrees, which can make a few days a year problematic for heat-sensitive seniors. Winters make up for it with very mild lows averaging 47 degrees overnight. Sierra Madre gets an annual average of 21 inches of rainfall, though twice a decade the area undergoes severe droughts that raise irritating dust in the surrounding hills.
The cost of living in Sierra Madre is very high for homeowners and others who live independently, though seniors in assisted living can find good savings here and there. The overall cost in Sierra Madre is two and a half times the national average, with a median home cost of over $1 million. Healthcare, on the other hand, costs just 85 percent the national average in Sierra Madre.
Sierra Madre's crime rate is very low. Across categories of reported crime, rates here are less than 40 percent the national average. Violent crime is even less common, making Sierra Madre one of the safest communities in the Los Angeles basin.
The Los Angeles Metro Authority operates Sierra Madre's Gold Line, which serves Sierra Madre and the northern Pasadena area and offers discount fares for seniors age 60 and over. Within Sierra Madre, dial-a-ride services are provided by Access Services, which operates ADA-compliant vehicles and disabled ride on demand.
The Sierra Madre area is home to world-class medical facilities, including those specializing in brain health and dementia care such as Methodist Hospital and Monrovia Memorial Hospital, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
Los Angeles County 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.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Sierra Madre
Sierra Madre-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in California are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in California page for more information about these laws.
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Review of Evergreen Cottage by Serenity Care Health
My dad was at here just a few days before he passed away. Their care was fine. I don't have any complaints. It was nice because it was convenient for me because it was near my work. It's a board...