The Kensington Sierra Madre
State licensed245 W. Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre, CA 91024
Assisted Living
Assisted livingResidential care for the elderly (RCFE)24-hour personal care
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State licensedAssisted Living
Climb Sierra Madre Rcfe
Sierra Madre, CaliforniaState inspected Jul 27, 2026, 2 citations since 2022
About Climb Sierra Madre Rcfe
Climb Sierra Madre Rcfe brings personalized assisted living to California's San Gabriel Valley. Our compassionate team supports daily living activities, medication management, and personal care in a home-like setting where residents maintain independence and dignity.
Community at a glance
Capacity
40 residents
State license
#198603560, Licensed
Location
Sierra Madre, CA
Status
Listed in a public registry
Care & services offered
Assisted Living
Contact & location
161 W. Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre, California 91024
California inspection record
From the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, which licenses and inspects Climb Sierra Madre Rcfe. Checked October 8, 2026. See the state's record and reports
State inspectors last visited Climb Sierra Madre Rcfe on July 27, 2026.
Since July 2022, California's Community Care Licensing Division has made 4 routine inspections, 2 complaint visits and 3 other visits.
Inspectors issued 1 Type A citation and 1 Type B citation. A Type A citation means an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights.
Across 7,137 licensed communities in California, the average in the state's record is 5.9 citations and 27% have none.
The state investigated 2 complaints, and substantiated none of the allegations.
Last visit
Jul 27, 2026
Routine inspections
4
Type A citations
1
Type B citations
1
Visits and citations
| Kind of visit | Visits | Type A | Type B |
|---|---|---|---|
| Routine inspections | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Complaint investigations | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Other visits | 3 | 1 | 1 |
Type A: an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights. Type B: a potential risk if not corrected. Routine inspections on Jul 27, 2026, Aug 28, 2025, Jul 19, 2024, Sep 18, 2023.
Complaints
- January 18, 20242 unsubstantiated
- September 13, 20222 unsubstantiated
- substantiated:
- the state found it more likely than not that it happened.
- inconclusive:
- the state could not prove or disprove it.
- unsubstantiated:
- it may have happened, but there was not enough evidence.
- unfounded:
- the state found it false or not possible.
License
- License number
- 198603560
- License type
- Residential Care Elderly
- Status
- Licensed
- Licensed capacity
- 40 residents
- Licensed since
- August 26, 2022
- Licensee
- Climb Inc
- Administrator
- Vargas, Hector
Location
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161 W. Sierra Madre Blvd.Sierra Madre, CA 91024
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Assisted Living: frequently asked questions
Has Climb Sierra Madre Rcfe had any violations?+
California's Community Care Licensing Division has issued Climb Sierra Madre Rcfe 1 Type A citation and 1 Type B citation since July 2022. Type A means an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights; Type B means a potential risk if not corrected.
When was Climb Sierra Madre Rcfe last inspected?+
State inspectors last visited on July 27, 2026. Each visit's report is public on the state's facility search.
Have there been complaints about Climb Sierra Madre Rcfe?+
The state investigated 2 complaints since July 2022. Of the allegations, 0 were substantiated, 0 inconclusive, 4 unsubstantiated and 0 unfounded.
How much does assisted living cost?+
The national median is around $6,200 per month, though it ranges from roughly $4,500 to $11,800 depending on location, apartment size, and level of care.
Does Medicare pay for assisted living?+
Medicare does not cover the room-and-board cost of assisted living. Medicaid may help in many states through waivers, and VA benefits can offset costs for eligible veterans.
What's the difference from a nursing home?+
Assisted living is for people who need help with daily tasks but are largely independent. Nursing homes (skilled nursing) provide 24-hour medical and rehabilitative care.