Assisted living · Altadena, CA
Assisted living in Altadena
Altadena has 3 licensed assisted living communities with sixteen or more beds and 8 smaller licensed homes. All of them hold the same state license, a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly. The difference is size, price, and how the day feels. 1 of the larger communities is a continuing care retirement community, where an entrance fee usually applies.
Assisted living communities in Altadena
These are the communities in Altadena licensed for sixteen or more residents, largest first. Select one for its license details.
Assisted living or a smaller home?
- Assisted living base rent in LA County usually runs $5,098 to $5,550 a month, with personal care added in levels on top.
- Board and care homes in LA County usually charge $3,000 to $6,000 a month with care included.
- Larger communities offer dining rooms, activities and more people to socialize with. Smaller homes offer more one-on-one attention and a quieter routine.
Altadena on the map
The 11 licensed homes in Altadena, colored by size. Select a pin for the home's name, size and license facts.
Map of the 11 licensed homes in Altadena
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- Board and care (6 or fewer beds)
- Small care home (7 to 15 beds)
- Assisted living (16 or more beds)
Altadena in the state licensing data
How the 11 licensed homes in Altadena compare with LA County as a whole, from the state extract dated May 25, 2025.
| State licensing data | Altadena | LA County |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed homes | 11 | 1,644 |
| Board and care, 6 beds or fewer | 7 (64%) | 1,359 (83%) |
| Small homes, 7 to 15 beds | 1 (9%) | 27 (2%) |
| Communities, 16 or more beds | 3 (27%) | 258 (16%) |
| Licensed beds | 494 | 43,145 |
| Median beds per home | 6 | 6 |
| Licensed since the start of 2024 | 2 | 287 |
- The largest licensed home in Altadena is Montecedro, with 300 beds.
- Homes with fifteen or fewer beds hold 52 of the 494 licensed beds in Altadena (11%).
- Licensed homes in Altadena are spread across these ZIP codes: 91001 (7 homes), 91104 (3 homes), 91107 (1 home).
- Newest licenses in Altadena: Azalea House (2025), Varda Home (2024).
- One of the larger communities in Altadena is a continuing care retirement community, where an entrance fee usually applies.
Nearby communities
Pasadena (1.2 mi, 28 homes, 14 board and care); La Cañada Flintridge (3.4 mi, 3 homes, 3 board and care); East Pasadena (5.0 mi, 1 home, 0 board and care); Eagle Rock (5.2 mi, 4 homes, 3 board and care); Sierra Madre (5.4 mi, 4 homes, 1 board and care). Distances are straight-line between community centers.
See every licensed home on our Altadena board and care page, or read more about assisted living across Los Angeles County.
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Questions families ask
How many assisted living communities are in Altadena?
The state extract dated May 25, 2025 lists 3 licensed communities with sixteen or more beds in Altadena, plus 8 smaller licensed homes. All are Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly.
What does assisted living cost in Altadena?
Published 2026 base rent for assisted living in LA County runs about $5,098 to $5,550 a month. Care levels, medication help and memory care are usually extra.
Is a board and care home the same as assisted living?
In California, yes, legally. Both are licensed as Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly. People say board and care for small homes of six or fewer residents and assisted living for larger communities.
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