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Brethren Hillcrest Homes in La Verne, CA

Brethren Hillcrest Homes is an assisted living and memory care community in La Verne, CA.

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Brethren Hillcrest Homes in La Verne, CA

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  • Interior

    A stylish and modern bedroom featuring a comfortable bed, contemporary decor, and subtle lighting.
  • Decor

    A brightly colored bedroom featuring a single bed, comfortable seating, and decorative artwork.
  • Building

    A view of the Hillcrest hotel surrounded by a cloudy sky and mountains in the background.
  • Architecture

    An indoor swimming pool with lanes in a fitness center.
  • Trees

    A charming suburban house with vibrant landscaping and a clear blue sky.
  • Dining

    A stylish dining area featuring a round wooden table, elegant chairs, a decorative mirror, and greenery.
  • Landscaping

    A serene garden pathway bordered by vibrant purple flowers and lush greenery, inviting visitors to explore the tranquil outdoor space.
  • Kitchen

    A modern kitchen featuring wooden cabinetry and a spacious granite countertop.

2705 Mountain View Drive, La Verne, CA 91750

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4.6 from 83 reviews
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
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Brethren Hillcrest Homes Costs & Pricing

Brethren Hillcrest Homes offers a range of room types with pricing that reflects the quality of care and services provided. For a studio, residents can expect to pay $4,500 per month, which is slightly above the average for Los Angeles County at $4,172 and California's average of $4,145. The semi-private rooms are priced at $4,720, significantly higher than the county's $3,349 and the state's average of $3,333, indicating a premium on privacy and amenities. Additionally, the one-bedroom units are available for $5,500, which again exceeds both county and state averages of $4,603 and $4,340 respectively. These costs suggest an emphasis on enhanced living conditions and comprehensive care at Brethren Hillcrest Homes compared to other options in the region.

Floor plansBrethren Hillcrest HomesLos Angeles CountyCalifornia
Studio$4,500$4,172$4,145
Semi-Private$4,720$3,349$3,333
1 Bedroom$5,500$4,603$4,340

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Overall Review of Brethren Hillcrest Homes

differentiator 17 reviews mention this

Food quality is repeatedly praised

Residents repeatedly describe the food as tasty and worth the visit.

Food comes up again and again, with residents and visitors describing the cafeteria and dining experience as consistently good. Several reviews specifically call out how flavorful or remarkably delicious the meals are, and that staff and routines support regular dining. A few reviewers also mention the ability for families to eat with residents and share meals depending on the day.

  • A stylish dining area featuring a round wooden table, elegant chairs, a decorative mirror, and greenery.
caveat 5 reviews mention this

Memory care support gets mixed views

Memory care receives both strong approval and specific complaints.

Several reviews point to dedicated memory care or Alzheimer’s-focused training and care, including how staff handle patients and families. At the same time, one reviewer describes the memory care environment as depressing and dark with smaller rooms, even while acknowledging that care quality is good. Another review also highlights the community’s broader care options while separating memory care concerns from other parts of the campus experience.

common 10 reviews mention this

Activities and outdoor life stand out

Residents and visitors describe an active daily calendar and plenty to do.

Reviews frequently mention scheduled activities like chair exercises, bingo, clubs, and performances, along with ongoing opportunities for social time. Multiple comments also highlight amenities tied to everyday living—such as pools, gardens, and other spaces where residents can spend time. A few reviewers note changes around activities during and after COVID, but still describe the overall offering as substantial.

common 6 reviews mention this

Cleanliness and upkeep are emphasized

Many reviews focus on cleanliness, fresh-smelling spaces, and careful upkeep.

A number of reviewers describe the facility as very clean and well maintained, including remarks about cleanliness in resident rooms and common areas. Several also mention the campus grounds and spaces as kept up and comfortable to move through. One reviewer even compares the cleanliness and calmness during visits, reinforcing the same theme across different types of experiences.

caveat 7 reviews mention this

Pricing can be a dealbreaker

Multiple reviews raise concerns about high costs and a buy-in.

Cost comes up as a recurring worry, including mentions of an expensive buy-in and the overall feeling that the community is pricey. One reviewer also describes additional monthly charges tied to the memory care unit, and another mentions that promised services weren’t delivered due to budget constraints. On the other hand, a few reviews frame value as “you get what you pay for,” but the pricing concern still appears frequently enough to stand out.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 574 resident community capacity 574 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC)
  • Memory Care Memory Care
  • Respite Care Respite Care

Amenities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Bath tubs Bath tubs
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Devotional services on-site Devotional services on-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Outdoor patio Outdoor patio
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Swimming pool / hot tub Swimming pool / hot tub
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Ontario International (11 miles away) Ontario International (11 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

Care Services

  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • High acuity care High acuity care
  • Incontinence care Incontinence care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Kosher Kosher
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Vegetarian Vegetarian

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Devotional activities on-site Devotional activities on-site
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

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Nearby Places of Interest

This part of La Verne, California offers a convenient and bustling environment with a variety of amenities nearby. With several pharmacies, hospitals, physicians' offices, and healthcare facilities in close proximity, residents have easy access to medical care. Additionally, there are numerous restaurants offering a range of dining options, cafes for socializing over coffee, places of worship for spiritual needs, and parks for outdoor recreation. For entertainment, there are theaters within a short drive for catching the latest movies. Overall, this neighborhood provides a well-rounded community for seniors looking to live comfortably and maintain an active lifestyle.

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.3 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (3 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.1 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4.5 miles)

Hospitals

  • Casa Bonita (1.3 miles)
  • Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center (2.4 miles)
  • Rowland Convalescent Hospital (7.2 miles)
  • San Antonio Community Hospital Maternity Information Services (7.9 miles)
  • San Antonio Medical Center (8 miles)
  • Kindred Hospital San Gabriel Valley (8.3 miles)

Restaurants

  • Old Stump Brewing Co. (1.3 miles)
  • Raging Waters (2.2 miles)
  • Bardot (3.4 miles)
  • The Hat (4.8 miles)
  • Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar (5 miles)
  • Golden Corral (5 miles)
  • McDonald's (5 miles)

Transportation

  • Pomona Station (1.5 miles)
  • Montclair Metrolink Station (4.6 miles)

Physicians

  • Inland Neurosurgery Institute (1.8 miles)
  • Chapparal Medical Group (2.5 miles)
  • The Robert & Beverly Lewis Family Cancer Care Center (2.6 miles)
  • Foothill Dermatology Medical Center (3 miles)
  • Healthcare Partners (3.3 miles)
  • Glendora Dentistry (5.4 miles)
  • Heavenly 3D 4D Ultrasounds (5.7 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Charisma Life Church (2 miles)
  • Real Life (3.6 miles)
  • St Anthony's Catholic Church (7 miles)
  • First Presbyterian Church Upland (7 miles)
  • Calvary Chapel Golden Springs (7.7 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (2.9 miles)
  • The Donut Man (4.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.7 miles)
  • The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf (6.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.6 miles)
  • Omomo Tea Shoppe (6.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.9 miles)

Parks

  • Frank G. Bonelli Regional Park (3.1 miles)
  • Citrus Park (6.4 miles)
  • Pantera Park (6.5 miles)
  • Ruben S Ayala Park (8 miles)
  • Creekside Park (8.1 miles)
  • Chino Hills Community Park (8.3 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC DINE-IN Montclair Place 12 (4.8 miles)
  • Harkins Theatres Chino Hills 18 (6.8 miles)

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