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Aqua Ridge of Montclair

Families consistently rate this highly — reviewers highlight compassionate and friendly staff members. Schedule a visit to confirm the fit.

9631 Monte Vista Ave, Montclair, CA 91763115 bedsLicensed & Active
Google rating
4.1/5

based on 30 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

While the facility has a history of high-quality care and a welcoming atmosphere, recent reviews indicate a troubling decline in cleanliness and staff responsiveness. If you choose this facility, you should implement frequent, unannounced visits to personally verify the hygiene of the resident's room and the quality of their meals.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

30 reviews on Google
Families considering Aqua Ridge of Montclair will find a polarizing environment. While several reviewers praise the compassionate staff and the facility's welcoming, hotel-like atmosphere, multiple recent reviews raise serious alarms regarding cleanliness, neglect, and poor food quality. You should be particularly cautious regarding reports of unhygienic living conditions and staff professionalism.

Quality Themes

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Food3.0Staff5.0Clean3.0Activities5.0MedsN/AMemory4.0Comms2.0Value2.0

Strengths

  • Compassionate and friendly staff members
  • Welcoming and professional atmosphere
  • Clean and well-maintained common areas
  • Engaged residents and positive social environment

Concerns

  • Poor cleanliness and hygiene in resident rooms (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
  • Unprofessional or rude staff behavior (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
  • Substandard food quality (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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2345.02022(11)5.02023(4)3.42024(12)1.02025(2)3.32026(3)

Distribution · 32 analyzed

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How They Respond to Reviews

13%response rate
Good

The owner provides personalized responses that acknowledge specific details from the reviews. While they use some professional templates for negative feedback, they actively address serious allegations and attempt to move the conversation offline.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1It's wonderful to see how much the staff focuses on being welcoming; how do you ensure that same level of professional communication is maintained with families regarding daily updates?
  • 2The common areas look beautifully maintained; what specific protocols are in place to ensure that the cleanliness and hygiene of individual resident rooms are kept at that same high standard?
  • 3We'd love to hear more about the dining experience—how often does the menu change, and how do you incorporate resident preferences into the meal planning?
  • 4What kind of social activities or group outings are available to help residents stay engaged with one another?
  • 5In the event of a medical emergency or a change in health status during the night, what is the immediate protocol for notifying the family?
  • 6With 115 residents, how do you ensure that each person receives personalized attention and that no one's specific care needs are overlooked?

Personalized based on this facility's data


Key Review Excerpts

They treat my Dad like family and even have a nickname for him! They treat everyone so beautifully and have amazing hearts.

Long-term resident's family · 2024★★★★★

The building is very clean. All staff are amazing at what they do. The Resident Service Director, Jonnathan is his nice I believe is super friendly and is always willing to help.

Prospective/Visiting family · 2024★★★★★

Both my mother in law ( alzheimers patient) and my father in law ( asdisted living resident)are residents here. Visited my father in law recently found dirty used depends on the floor, trash on the floor, and trash all over the restroom floor.

Family of two residents · 2024☆☆☆☆
Source: 30 Google reviews

State Inspection History

State Inspections

Source: CA Community Care Licensing Division

23total
2 Type A— immediate health risk
3 Type B— non-compliance
Clean record— no deficiencies found
May 4, 2026Complaint
Clean

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Apr 29, 2026Complaint
Clean

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Apr 29, 2026Complaint
Clean

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Apr 16, 2026Complaint
Clean

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Mar 9, 2026Complaint
Clean

The investigation was conducted following a complaint and found one deficiency related to resident privacy rights. Specifically, the facility was cited for allowing a camera with audio recording in a resident's room, violating personal privacy regulations. This deficiency is classified as Type B (non-compliance).

Dec 16, 2025Complaint
Clean

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Oct 2, 2025Inspection
Clean

The facility underwent a required comprehensive annual inspection on October 2, 2025. The inspection noted several areas of compliance, such as physical plant maintenance and staffing presence. However, one Type A deficiency was cited regarding the failure to properly log and track PRN medication administration records for a resident.

Oct 2, 2025Complaint
Clean

The facility underwent a required comprehensive annual inspection on October 2, 2025. The inspection noted several areas of compliance, such as physical plant maintenance and staffing presence. However, one Type A deficiency was cited regarding the failure to properly log and track PRN medication administration records for a resident.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Alta Vista Health Care INC ; Chendu Holding, LLC

Administrator

MONIQUE DEL JUNCO

Source: State licensing data

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