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.
About this community
Occupancy
Aqua Ridge of Montclair is legally operated by Alta Vista Health Care Inc and Chendu Holding, LLC, and administered by Monique Del Junco.
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 Scorecard
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• 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)
Citations
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total citations
| 10 | 10 | This facility has total citations in line with the California average (10 vs. CA avg 10).— At avg |
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Citations per year
| 2 | 2 | This facility has citations per year in line with the California average (2 vs. CA avg 2).— At avg |
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Citations per inspection
| 0.4 | 3.3 | 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
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total visits
| 25 | 16 | This facility has 56% more total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (25 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 56% worse |
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Complaint visits
| 17 | 13 | 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. |
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Other visits
| 4 | 7 | This facility has 43% fewer other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (4 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 43% better |
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Official inspections
| 4 | 4 | This facility has official inspections in line with the California average (4 vs. CA avg 4).— At avg |
Complaints & Investigations
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total complaints
| 11 | 14 | This facility has 21% fewer total complaints than a typical California assisted living residence (11 vs. CA avg 14).↓ 21% better |
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Complaints per year
| 2.2 | 2.8 | 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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The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.
| Vi at Palo Alto | AL IL MC NH SNF | Palo Alto | 876 | No | - | 80 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed |
| The Vineyards – California Armenian Home | AL IL MC NH RESC SNF | Fresno (Roosevelt) | 412 | No | - | 24 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Belmont Village Senior Living La Jolla | AL NH RESC | La Jolla (University City) | 220 | No | - | 69 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Canterbury Woods | AL IL NH SNF | Pacific Grove | 190 | No | A+ | 81 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Aqua Ridge of Montclair | AL HOS MC RC | Montclair | 150 | No | - | 58 | - |
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?
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