Aqua Ridge of Montclair
Assisted Living, Hospice Care, Memory Care & Respite Care · Montclair, CA

Aqua Ridge of Montclair

Assisted Living, Hospice Care, Memory Care & Respite Care · Montclair, CA

Overview of Aqua Ridge of Montclair

A skilled nursing home in Montclair, California, Aqua Ridge of Montclair caters to residents needing post-acute rehabilitation and long-term nursing care. Operated by Alta Vista Health Care Inc and Chendu Holding LLC, the facility is owned by Chestnut Ridge Post Acute and welcomes Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, providing families with multiple coverage routes. Administered by Monique Del Junco, the home has 150 beds and has been operating for 4 years, indicating a newer facility centered on delivering modern post-acute care.

The average stay duration is 102 days, signalling a mixed population of patients in rehabilitation recovery and those requiring longer-term care. Clinical support is a main component of daily life. Total nursing care averages around 4 hours and 4 minutes per resident day, with nurse aide support adding about 3 hours and 41 minutes, ensuring consistent hands-on assistance throughout each shift. Situated at 9631 Monte Vista Avenue in Montclair, the community sits in a moderately walkable neighborhood (Walk Score 58), where some errands can be accomplished on foot, with most daily activities requiring a short drive. For visiting family, the area is easy to navigate. Daily care includes 24-hour staffing and a full range of support services: housekeeping, assistance with bathing and dressing, and on-site beauty and barber services. Dining is a focal point of the community, with chef-prepared meals designed around dietician-approved menus and served in an intimate setting. The home also operates Cascade Falls Cafe, a full bistro and coffee bar where residents can drink beverages and light fare at their own pace. This flexibility can be purposeful for residents who want familiar comfort or prefer to dine informally. The community has a full activities calendar and programming to help with rehabilitation goals and daily engagement.

When evaluating a nursing home in Montclair, a tour in person can give you an actual sense of how the clinical environment and day-to-day life work together.

Bed community size
150-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
4 years in operation
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 58 / 100
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
59%
Rank #1228 / 1506Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1228th out of 1506 homes in California for Occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the California average, with its Statewide rank out of 1506. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Lower than the California average: 72.8%
Occupied beds
88 / 150
Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
IssuanceOctober 11, 2021
CountySan Bernardino
RCFE Number361881048

Ownership & Operating Entity

Aqua Ridge of Montclair is legally operated by Alta Vista Health Care Inc and Chendu Holding, LLC, and administered by Monique Del Junco.

Owner NameAlta Vista Health Care Inc ; Chendu Holding, LLC

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Nursing Services
24-Hour Staffing

Amenities & Lifestyle

Beauty And Barber Services
Dietician-Approved Menus
Dressing
Bathing
Housekeeping
Activities
Specific ProgramsLevels of Care, Cascade Falls Cafe, Safety and Cleanliness, Tours

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Inspection History

In California, the Department of Social Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Public Health (for nursing homes) conduct inspections to ensure resident safety and regulatory compliance.

Inspection Score Info A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the California state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical California assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.

3 points below the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

Inspection score: 78 out of 100. Letter grade C+. 3 points below the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the California state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2021 vs. California state average
Overall vs. CA average 2 Worse Metrics worse than California average:
• Total visits (56% above)
• Complaint visits (31% above)
3 At Avg Metrics at California average:
• Total citations (at CA avg)
• Citations per year (at CA avg)
• Official inspections (at CA avg)
4 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Citations per inspection (88% below)
• Other visits (43% below)
• Total complaints (21% below)
• Complaints per year (21% below)
Latest Inspection May 4, 2026

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 1010 This facility has total citations in line with the California average (10 vs. CA avg 10).— At avg
Citations per year Info Average citations per year since 2021. 22 This facility has citations per year in line with the California average (2 vs. CA avg 2).— At avg
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 0.43.3 This facility has 88% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.4 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 88% better

Inspections & Visits Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total visits Info Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections. 2516 This facility has 56% more total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (25 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 56% worse
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 1713 This facility has 31% more complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (17 vs. CA avg 13).↑ 31% worse Rank #1056 / 1388 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1056th out of 1388 homes in California for # of complaint visits. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1388 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Other visits Info Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits. 47 This facility has 43% fewer other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (4 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 43% better
Official inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards. 44 This facility has official inspections in line with the California average (4 vs. CA avg 4).— At avg

Complaints & Investigations Info Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total complaints Info Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff. 1114 This facility has 21% fewer total complaints than a typical California assisted living residence (11 vs. CA avg 14).↓ 21% better
Complaints per year Info Average complaints per year since 2021. 2.22.8 This facility has 21% fewer complaints per year than a typical California assisted living residence (2.2 vs. CA avg 2.8).↓ 21% better

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Frequently Asked Questions about Aqua Ridge of Montclair

Who is the owner of Aqua Ridge of Montclair?

Aqua Ridge of Montclair is legally operated by Alta Vista Health Care Inc and Chendu Holding, LLC, and administered by Monique Del Junco.

Is Aqua Ridge of Montclair in a walkable area?

Aqua Ridge of Montclair has a walk score of 58. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the occupancy rate at Aqua Ridge of Montclair?

Aqua Ridge of Montclair's occupancy is 59%.

Who is the administrator of Aqua Ridge of Montclair?

Monique Del Junco is the administrator of Aqua Ridge of Montclair.

How many beds does Aqua Ridge of Montclair have?

Aqua Ridge of Montclair has 150 beds.

Has Aqua Ridge of Montclair had any citations?

Aqua Ridge of Montclair has had 10 reported citations since 2021 according to records from California Department of Social Services (CDSS).

Are there photos of Aqua Ridge of Montclair?

Yes — there are 13 photos of Aqua Ridge of Montclair in the photo gallery on this page.

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