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Mountain View Estates in Altadena, CA

Mountain View Estates is an assisted living and memory care community in Altadena, CA.

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Mountain View Estates in Altadena, CA

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Mountain View Estates

1954 Sky View Drive, Altadena, CA 91001

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4.3 from 70 reviews
5 stars
49
4 stars
7
3 stars
4
2 stars
4
1 stars
6

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Mountain View Estates Costs & Pricing

Mountain View Estates offers a range of living options with pricing that reflects the local market dynamics in comparison to Los Angeles County and statewide averages. For those considering semi-private accommodations, Mountain View Estates is competitively priced at $3,500 per month, slightly higher than Los Angeles County's average of $3,349 but still affordable compared to the broader California average of $3,333. Private rooms are available for $4,000 per month, which is lower than the county's average of $4,197 yet slightly above the state's average of $3,939. Finally, for those seeking more spacious one-bedroom units, Mountain View Estates charges $5,000 per month; this rate stands out as higher than both Los Angeles County at $4,603 and California's average at $4,340. Overall, while some prices at Mountain View Estates are above regional averages, they reflect a commitment to quality and may offer distinctive value in terms of services and amenities provided.

Floor plansMountain View EstatesLos Angeles CountyCalifornia
Semi-Private$3,500$3,349$3,333
Private$4,000$4,197$3,939
1 Bedroom$5,000$4,603$4,340

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Overall Review of Mountain View Estates

common 20 reviews mention this

Staff compassion makes it easier

Residents describe staff who are understanding, patient, and professional during grief.

Across many accounts, families say the staff helped them through some of the most difficult moments by being kind, responsive, and careful with details. Several reviews highlight how staff communicated clearly, answered questions, and treated them with compassion and respect. A number of people also mention specific staff members by name while praising the care they received in the planning and service process.

common 10 reviews mention this

Grounds feel peaceful and well kept

Residents consistently describe the cemetery as peaceful with maintained grounds.

Multiple visitors and families call out the setting as calm and peaceful, including comments about the overall look and atmosphere when arriving. Others mention well-kept grounds and a feeling of comfort during visits. A few reviews also point to beauty details like trees, hills, and the general environment.

differentiator 7 reviews mention this

Help finding, planning, and coordinating

Residents describe hands-on help with arrangements, logistics, and finding burial locations.

Several reviews focus on staff going beyond expectations—such as helping locate graves, providing guidance on where to find plots, and handling service logistics smoothly. Families also describe support with planning when they felt overwhelmed, including coordination for memorial services and related arrangements. A few reviews mention live-streaming support for services and help during the day to keep everything running as expected.

caveat 4 reviews mention this

Hours and service issues come up

Some residents report access problems and occasional unprofessional or unresolved service.

A small number of reviews raise concerns that the experience did not match expectations, including difficulties with access information and confusion around what was available when. Others mention moments when service felt disorganized, rude, or not handled with the dignity families expected. There are also reports of recording-quality problems for a live stream, alongside at least one account that later describes being contacted to try to improve things.

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Features

Housing

  • 6 resident community capacity 6 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Board and Care Home Board and Care Home
  • Memory Care Memory Care

Amenities

  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private Private
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena (14 miles away) Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena (14 miles away)
  • Los Angeles International (24 miles away) Los Angeles International (24 miles away)

Care Services

  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Altadena, California offers convenient access to a variety of amenities and services that may be appealing to seniors looking for a comfortable living environment. With several pharmacies nearby, medical care is easily accessible. There are also numerous cafes and restaurants within a few miles, providing options for dining out or grabbing a quick bite to eat. For those who enjoy spending time outdoors, there are several parks in the area where one can relax and enjoy nature. In terms of healthcare, there are hospitals and physicians' offices nearby for any medical needs that may arise. Additionally, public transportation is available at the Metro-Monrovia Station for those who prefer not to drive. Overall, this area provides a mix of convenience and opportunities for recreation that may be well-suited for seniors looking to reside in Altadena.

Pharmacies

  • Rite Aid (1.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.2 miles)
  • Rite Aid (3.3 miles)
  • Rite Aid (3.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.7 miles)

Cafes

  • Lavender & Honey Espresso Bar (1.6 miles)
  • Panera Bread (3.4 miles)
  • Bopomofo Cafe (6.1 miles)
  • Charlie's Coffee House (6.4 miles)
  • Panera Bread (6.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (7.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (7.4 miles)

Restaurants

  • McDonald's (2.5 miles)
  • McDonald's (3.1 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (3.2 miles)
  • Urth CaffĂ©-Pasadena (3.5 miles)
  • El Pollo Loco (4.1 miles)
  • Taco Bell (4.1 miles)
  • McDonald's (5.2 miles)

Parks

  • Hahamongna Watershed Park (3.8 miles)
  • Brookside Park (4.1 miles)
  • Lacy Park (4.9 miles)
  • Garfield Park (5.6 miles)
  • Arcadia County Park (5.8 miles)
  • Arroyo Seco Park (6.1 miles)
  • Alhambra Park (6.8 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Saint Rita's Catholic Church (3.8 miles)
  • San Marino Community Church Nursery School (5.2 miles)
  • Arcadia Chinese Baptist Church (6.1 miles)
  • First Evangelical Church Arcadia (6.3 miles)

Hospitals

  • Huntington Memorial Hospital Nicu (4.6 miles)
  • Methodist Hospital of Southern California (5.6 miles)
  • Glendale Adventist Medical Center (7.3 miles)
  • Medical 2 unit (7.4 miles)
  • Hope (9 miles)
  • City Of Hope (9.1 miles)

Theaters

  • 0206 Amc Bar Santa Ani (5.3 miles)
  • AMC The Americana at Brand 18 (9 miles)

Physicians

  • Santa Anita Medical Plaza (5.5 miles)
  • Doheny Eye Center (5.7 miles)
  • Healthcare Partners Medical Group (6.3 miles)

Transportation

  • Metro - Monrovia Station (7.4 miles)

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