Brookdale Alhambra offers competitive pricing for its residents, particularly when compared to the broader market rates in Los Angeles County and California as a whole. For a studio apartment, Brookdale Alhambra's monthly cost is $3,580, which is notably lower than the county average of $4,172 and even more so against the state average of $4,145. Similarly, their one-bedroom units are priced at $4,280 - again a more affordable option compared to Los Angeles County's $4,603 and California's statewide average of $4,340. These figures suggest that Brookdale Alhambra provides an attractive value for potential residents seeking quality assisted living accommodations without overspending relative to surrounding options.
Floor plans
Brookdale Alhambra
Los Angeles County
California
Studio
$3,580
$4,172
$4,145
1 Bedroom
$4,280
$4,603
$4,340
Assisted Living communities with a similar price nearby
Residents and families consistently describe attentive, supportive staff.
Many reviews highlight staff members who are helpful during move-in and throughout day-to-day life, including explaining care details and responding to needs. Several residentsā families specifically mention medication-related check-ins and hands-on help when mobility support is needed. A few reviews also report breakdowns, like billing communication issues or instances where staff coverage felt insufficient during a tour, but the majority of comments stay positive about how staff treat residents and families.
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Meals and dining feel well handled
Residentsā families often praise the quality and variety of dining.
Dining comes up repeatedly, with reviews describing good food, menu satisfaction, and enjoying meals during visits. Some families also mention that the community provides multiple meals per day, and that dietary needs are a consideration. A couple of reviews raise concerns about food not being geared to resident needs or about cost add-ons for extra services, but overall meal experiences are described more positively than negatively.
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Planned activities keep people busy
Activity programming is a regular part of life here.
Reviews describe a steady social calendar and on-site programming, including classes and group events. Families mention residents joining activities like Bible studies, exercise, bingo, and other gatherings. While most commenters describe plenty to do, one review says activity and exercise options were limited, suggesting experiences may vary by time or group.
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Care includes medication oversight
Medication support is something families notice.
Several reviews call out nursing and medication administration, including families being walked through medication and insurance details. One reviewer also mentions that the staff help with medication routines and provide mobility support when needed. This lines up with the community offering assistance with medication management and day-to-day activities of daily living.
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Cleanliness is mostly praised
Many reviewers say the community looks and feels clean.
A large share of reviews describe a clean, well-maintained environment, including clean rooms and organized common areas. Some families also mention that the building is clean during move-in and after settling in. There are also a few counterpoints, including comments about cleanliness being lower than expected or areas feeling dirty, so it may not be uniformly perceived.
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Costs and billing are recurring concerns
Families flag pricing and billing consistency issues.
Some reviews say the community is more costly than expected compared with other options, including concerns about extra service pricing. Billing experiences also come up, with comments about invoicing accuracy and communication breaking down between the community and corporate office. One review also describes a change that affected family membersā ability to rent a room, framing it as a financial strain for visitors from out of state.
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Features
Housing
150 resident community capacity
Studio apartments
Types of Care
Assisted Living
Amenities
Activities on-site
Air-conditioning
Bath tubs
Beautician on-site
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Devotional services off-site
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Guasts at mealtime
Guest parking
Housekeeping services
Indoor common areas
Kitchenette
Laundry
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Overnight guests
Pet friendly
Private bathrooms
Resident parking
Respite or short term stays offered
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
TV room
Telephone
Wellness center
Wheelchair accessible showers
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Transportation
Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena (15 miles away)
Long Beach (Daugherty) (19 miles away)
Los Angeles International (19 miles away)
Community operated transportation
Transportation & parking
Transportation arrangement
Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
Care Services
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Ambulatory care
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Coordination with health care providers
Diabetes diet
Diabetic care
Hospice care
Incontinence care
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Physical therapy
Special dietary restrictions
Transportation arrangement (medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments
Dining
Diabetes diet
Meals provided
Room service
Special dietary restrictions
Activities
Activities off-site
Activities on-site
Art classes
Arts and crafts
Brain fitness
Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services
Cooking club
Day trips and outings
Devotional activities offsite
Educational speakers / life long learning
Fitness programs
Forever fit
Games
Gardening club
Karaoke
Live musical performances
Live well programs
Planned day trips
Religious services
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities
Stories
Stretching classes
Tai Chi
Wii bowling
Yoga / chair yoga
Languages Spoken
English
Nearby Places of Interest
This part of Alhambra, California offers a convenient and accessible location with several amenities within close proximity. There are multiple pharmacies, parks, cafes, restaurants, places of worship, hospitals, physicians, and a theater in the area. The presence of well-known pharmacy chains like CVS and Walgreens provides easy access to medications and health care products. Residents can enjoy outdoor activities at nearby parks such as Almansor Park and Lacy Park or grab a meal at local eateries like In-N-Out Burger or Panera Bread. The availability of healthcare facilities like Huntington Memorial Hospital and Doheny Eye Center ensures quality medical care. Additionally, transportation options like Union Station are easily accessible for any travel needs. Overall, this neighborhood offers a blend of convenience, leisure, and essential services for seniors looking to settle in Alhambra.
Pharmacies
CVS Pharmacy (0.6 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (1.2 miles)
Walgreens (1.5 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (1.9 miles)
Rite Aid (2.1 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2.9 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2.9 miles)
Parks
Almansor Park (0.6 miles)
Alhambra Park (1.2 miles)
Lacy Park (1.9 miles)
Granada Park (2 miles)
Garfield Park (2 miles)
Barnes Memorial Park (2.4 miles)
Arroyo Seco Park (2.9 miles)
Cafes
Bopomofo Cafe (1 miles)
Panera Bread (1.4 miles)
Charlie's Coffee House (2.9 miles)
Panera Bread (4.8 miles)
Starbucks (4.9 miles)
Lavender & Honey Espresso Bar (5.3 miles)
Starbucks (5.4 miles)
Restaurants
In-N-Out Burger (1.1 miles)
McDonald's (1.4 miles)
McDonald's (1.5 miles)
Subway (2.2 miles)
McDonald's (2.6 miles)
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen (3.5 miles)
Donut King (3.6 miles)
Places of Worship
San Marino Community Church Nursery School (1.7 miles)
Arcadia Chinese Baptist Church (5.7 miles)
Saint Rita's Catholic Church (6.6 miles)
Hospitals
Huntington Memorial Hospital Nicu (3.3 miles)
Prado Center (4 miles)
Usc-Norris Cancer Hospital (5.1 miles)
LAC+USC Inpatient Tower (5.3 miles)
Methodist Hospital of Southern California (5.5 miles)
Brookdale Alhambra offers competitive pricing for its residents, particularly when compared to the broader market rates in Los Angeles County and California as a whole. For a studio apartment, Brookdale Alhambra's monthly cost is $3,580, which is notably lower than the county average of $4,172 and even more so against the state average of $4,145. Similarly, their one-bedroom units are priced at $4,280 - again a more affordable option compared to Los Angeles County's $4,603 and California's statewide average of $4,340. These figures suggest that Brookdale Alhambra provides an attractive value for potential residents seeking quality assisted living accommodations without overspending relative to surrounding options.
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150 resident community capacity
Studio apartments
Assisted Living
Activities on-site
Air-conditioning
Bath tubs
Beautician on-site
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Devotional services off-site
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Guest parking
Housekeeping services
Indoor common areas
Kitchenette
Laundry
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Overnight guests
Pet friendly
Private bathrooms
Respite or short term stays offered
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wheelchair accessible showers
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena (15 miles away)
Community operated transportation
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
Ambulatory care
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Diabetic care
Hospice care
Incontinence care
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Physical therapy
Special dietary restrictions
Transportation arrangement (medical)
Art classes
Brain fitness
Concierge services
Cooking club
Day trips and outings
Educational speakers / life long learning
Games
Karaoke
Live musical performances
Stories
Wii bowling
English
Competitive private-room pricing with comprehensive on-site amenities.
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