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Sparr Heights Estates Senior Living in Montrose, CA

Sparr Heights Estates Senior Living is an assisted living and memory care community in Montrose, CA.

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Sparr Heights Estates Senior Living in Montrose, CA

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  • Interior

    A cozy living room setup featuring sofas, chairs, a coffee table with flowers, and a piano in the background.
  • Decor

    A cozy bedroom with a decorative mirror above the bed, flanked by nightstands and lamps, complemented by floral bedding and greenery.
  • Living Room

    A cozy living room with modern furniture and colorful decor.
  • Building

    A charming hotel exterior with lush landscaping and outdoor seating.
  • Bedroom

    A cozy bedroom with a brown leather chair, mirror sliding doors, and a neatly made bed.
  • Windows

    A bathroom with a shower, toilet, and towel.
  • Dining

    Elegant table setting with folded napkins and a floral centerpiece.
  • Artwork

    A cozy hallway setup featuring two upholstered chairs, a decorative table with a plant, and a wall-mounted mirror.
  • Seating Area

    A cozy living room with a seating area and a wall-mounted television.
  • Fireplace

    A cozy living room with elegant furniture and a decorated Christmas tree.
  • Outdoor

    A sunny courtyard with tables, chairs, and plants under a blue sky.
  • Bathroom

    A well-organized bathroom sink area with a mirror, toiletries, and a decorative plant.
  • Television

    A cozy living room with a sofa, coffee table, and TV.
  • Lobby

    A cozy waiting room with patterned carpet, comfortable seating, and a reception area.

2640 Honolulu Avenue, Montrose, CA 91020

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.4 from 62 reviews
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Sparr Heights Estates Senior Living Costs & Pricing

Sparr Heights Estates Senior Living offers a competitive range of costs for various room types when compared to both Los Angeles County and the broader California market. For instance, the monthly rate for a studio apartment at Sparr Heights is $3,900, which is lower than the county average of $4,172 and slightly below the state average of $4,145. However, for semi-private accommodations, Sparr Heights' cost of $4,840 surpasses both local and state averages, which are significantly lower at $3,349 and $3,333 respectively. In terms of one-bedroom options, Sparr Heights' pricing at $5,420 exceeds both the county's average of $4,603 and California's average of $4,340. Overall, while Sparr Heights excels in affordability for studios, it becomes pricier for semi-private and one-bedroom units compared to regional benchmarks.

Floor plansSparr Heights Estates Senior LivingLos Angeles CountyCalifornia
Studio$3,900$4,172$4,145
Semi-Private$4,840$3,349$3,333
1 Bedroom$5,420$4,603$4,340

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Overall Review of Sparr Heights Estates Senior Living

common 18 reviews mention this

Staff feels attentive and responsive

Residents and families describe staff as attentive and quick to respond.

Across multiple reviews, families say staff regularly check in, communicate with them, and respond when they call. Several residents are described as feeling welcomed and cared for, with staff helping with day-to-day needs and arranging doctor-related support and transportation. A few reviews are less positive, citing issues with caregiver preparedness or communication at certain times, including leadership changes and turnover.

common 10 reviews mention this

Clean building and well-kept rooms

Many reviews highlight cleanliness throughout the community.

Reviewers frequently describe Sparr Heights as very clean, including residents’ rooms and common areas. Multiple families note laundry and room upkeep being handled well, and one review mentions maintenance fixes and updates prior to move-in. There are also a couple of complaints tied to specific care routines, but overall cleanliness is a consistent thread in the feedback.

common 10 reviews mention this

Activities keep residents engaged

Daily activities are a frequent reason families feel comfortable there.

Residents are described as participating in activities throughout the day, including bingo, art projects, singing sessions, and live performances. Families also mention an activity calendar and staff getting residents to join in, and one review describes birthday celebrations and music-filled gatherings. In memory care, at least one reviewer praises tailored activities and engagement, while another points to staffing and budget limitations affecting how much can be done.

caveat 4 reviews mention this

Dining quality and support varies

Dining gets mixed feedback, including help for residents who need assistance.

Some reviews say meals are tasty and enjoyable, and one family describes individualized options and caregivers patiently feeding residents who need help. Other reviews report that food quality isn’t as strong, and one memory care review mentions food as difficult. Several people focus more on the overall dining routine and support than on variety alone.

  • A classic dining room with ornate wallpaper and a formal table setting.
  • An elegant restaurant dining area with neatly arranged tables and chairs.
  • Elegant table setting with folded napkins and a floral centerpiece.
caveat 4 reviews mention this

Memory care staffing prompts concerns

Memory care experiences are inconsistent, with some reviews raising staffing concerns.

A recurring concern in memory care reviews is that staffing may not be enough for higher-need residents, with one review describing advanced dementia care challenges and attempts to medicate to manage behavior. Other reviews are more reassuring, including praise for memory care staff and their efforts to tailor activities. There are also a few complaints about mistakes involving personal items and clothing, which adds to the mixed picture.

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Cost is a deciding factor

Pricing shows up as a major concern for some families.

At least two reviews explicitly say affordability was the issue, and one also describes the community as very expensive in relation to care quality. Another review frames value as good in the context of respite care, suggesting experiences may differ depending on which level of care and circumstances a family is dealing with. Billing-related complaints also appear in the reviews, which can make costs feel more complicated in practice.

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Features

Housing

  • 131 resident community capacity 131 resident community capacity
  • 1-bedroom apartments 1-bedroom apartments
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care

Pets

  • Cats allowed Cats allowed
  • Dogs allowed Dogs allowed

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
  • Financing advice Financing advice
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Ground floor units Ground floor units
  • Guasts at mealtime Guasts at mealtime
  • Handicap accessible Handicap accessible
  • Home sale assistance Home sale assistance
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Laundry Laundry
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Outdoor patio Outdoor patio
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Overnight guests Overnight guests
  • Party space Party space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Private cleaning services Private cleaning services
  • Resident parking Resident parking
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Security gate Security gate
  • Small library Small library
  • TV room TV room
  • Telephone Telephone
  • VA Benefits Consultation VA Benefits Consultation
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena (7 miles away) Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena (7 miles away)
  • Los Angeles International (21 miles away) Los Angeles International (21 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 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
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Dementia waiver Dementia waiver
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • Hospice care Hospice care
  • Hospice waiver Hospice waiver
  • Incontinence care Incontinence care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Mild cognitive impairment Mild cognitive impairment
  • Personal care assistants Personal care assistants
  • Physical therapy Physical therapy
  • Respite program Respite program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Specialized memory care programming Specialized memory care programming
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Guest meals Guest meals
  • International cuisine International cuisine
  • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • No Sugar No Sugar
  • Organic Organic
  • Professional chef Professional chef
  • Restaurant style dining Restaurant style dining
  • Room service Room service
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Special dining programs Special dining programs
  • Vegan Vegan
  • Vegetarian Vegetarian

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Art classes Art classes
  • Arts and crafts Arts and crafts
  • Book club Book club
  • Catholic services Catholic services
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Cooking classes Cooking classes
  • Cooking club Cooking club
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Devotional activities on-site Devotional activities on-site
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Games Games
  • Gardening club Gardening club
  • Jewish services Jewish services
  • Live musical performances Live musical performances
  • Live well programs Live well programs
  • Other religious services Other religious services
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Protestant services Protestant services
  • Religious services Religious services
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Stories Stories
  • Visiting chaplain or priest Visiting chaplain or priest
  • Yoga / chair yoga Yoga / chair yoga

Languages Spoken

  • English English

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Nearby Places of Interest

Located in the charming neighborhood of Montrose, California, this area offers convenient access to essential services such as pharmacies, hospitals, and transportation options. With multiple CVS Pharmacy locations within a short distance, seniors can easily refill their prescriptions. Nearby hospitals like Glendale Adventist Medical Center and Providence St Joseph Medical Center provide quality healthcare services. In terms of recreation, residents can enjoy the beautiful parks like Hahamongna Watershed Park and Brookside Park for outdoor activities. There are also a variety of dining options ranging from fast food chains to upscale restaurants like Castaway. For entertainment, there are theaters like AMC Burbank 16 and cafes such as Starbucks for social gatherings. Public transportation is readily available with North Hollywood and Universal City Metro Stations nearby, making it easy for seniors to get around the area. Overall, this part of Montrose offers a mix of convenience, amenities, and recreational opportunities that would be appealing for those considering senior living in the area.

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.5 miles)
  • Rite Aid (3.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (4.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4.4 miles)

Parks

  • Hahamongna Watershed Park (3.6 miles)
  • Brookside Park (5.7 miles)
  • Glassell Park Recreation Center (6.4 miles)
  • Cleland Ave Bicentennial Park (6.8 miles)
  • Lake Hollywood Reservoir (7.6 miles)
  • Arroyo Seco Park (7.6 miles)
  • Lake Hollywood Park (7.6 miles)

Restaurants

  • Castaway (3.8 miles)
  • Porto's Bakery & Cafe (4.2 miles)
  • In-N-Out Burger (4.2 miles)
  • In-N-Out Burger (4.5 miles)
  • McDonald's (4.6 miles)
  • Din Tai Fung (4.7 miles)
  • In-N-Out Burger (4.8 miles)

Hospitals

  • Glendale Adventist Medical Center (4 miles)
  • Medical 2 unit (4.1 miles)
  • Providence St Joseph Medical Center (6.4 miles)
  • Huntington Memorial Hospital Nicu (7 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Burbank 16 (4.7 miles)
  • AMC The Americana at Brand 18 (4.7 miles)
  • Universal Cinema AMC at CityWalk Hollywood (8.3 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (4.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.6 miles)
  • Proof Bakery (6.5 miles)
  • Lavender & Honey Espresso Bar (7.1 miles)
  • Starbucks (7.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (7.4 miles)

Transportation

  • Terminal A (6.6 miles)
  • Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) (6.7 miles)
  • Baggage Claim (6.7 miles)
  • Burbank Airport Ride Share Pick Up (6.8 miles)
  • North Hollywood Metro Station (8.5 miles)
  • Universal City Metro Station (8.6 miles)

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