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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Acalanes Ridge, CA

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The cost of independent living in Acalanes Ridge is about $5,536 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 53 options. Read 705 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Casa Montego
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Lafayette Care Center
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Waterford At Rossmoor
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Sunrise of Danville Executive
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Lafayette Senior Housing Assn
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Walnut Creek Manor
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Pleasant Hill Village
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Viamonte
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77 Floor plans available
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Photo of Sunrise Assisted Living
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Moraga Royale
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Just minutes from Danville and Walnut Creek, this is the home you’ve been looking for -- a lifestyle that is comfortable, yet affordable. Nested among beautifully aged trees in a quiet neighborhood, most apartments offer a private balcony or patio- many with views of our enchanted gardens or...
Photo of Clayton Gardens Apartments
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Concord Royale
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
This is the home you’ve been looking for – a lifestyle that is comfortable, yet affordable. Nestled among beautifully aged trees, this gracious friendly environment lets you enjoy life with friends, while our professional staff takes are of housekeeping, maintenance and delicious meal...
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Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Martinez Hillside
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Circle
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.

Cost of independent living in Acalanes Ridge, CA

The average cost of senior living in Acalanes Ridge is $5,536 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include San Miguel, CA with an average of $5,436 per month.

Independent living costs in Acalanes Ridge, CA, vs. nearby cities

Acalanes Ridge, CA
$5,536/mo
$5,584/mo

Independent living costs in Acalanes Ridge, CA, vs. state and national averages

Acalanes Ridge, CA
$5,536/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

Independent living costs in Acalanes Ridge, CA, vs. other senior living options

$6,181/mo
Independent Living
$5,536/mo

Independent living costs in Acalanes Ridge, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,755/mo
Studio
$6,649/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,529/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,827/mo

Senior living costs in Acalanes Ridge vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Acalanes Ridge, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAcalanes Ridge, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$5,536/mo$4,697/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$4,742/mo$4,503/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$6,181/mo$5,458/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Acalanes Ridge, CA:$5,536/mo
California:$4,697/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Acalanes Ridge, CA:$4,742/mo
California:$4,503/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Acalanes Ridge, CA:$6,181/mo
California:$5,458/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in Acalanes Ridge, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Acalanes Ridge and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Independent living cost trends in Acalanes Ridge, CA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Acalanes Ridge have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Acalanes Ridge, CA$7,316/mo$6,620/mo+10.5%
California$3,673/mo$3,502/mo+4.9%
National$3,207/mo$3,101/mo+3.4%
Acalanes Ridge, CA
2024 average cost:$7,316/mo
2023 average cost:$6,620/mo
Percent change:+10.5%
California
2024 average cost:$3,673/mo
2023 average cost:$3,502/mo
Percent change:+4.9%
National
2024 average cost:$3,207/mo
2023 average cost:$3,101/mo
Percent change:+3.4%
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What families are saying about independent living in Acalanes Ridge

Recent reviews for independent living in Acalanes Ridge

Carlton Senior Living Concord

5.0
The facility is very nice, close to stores, shops, parks & movie theatre. Lots of good restaurants near by. However, food is provided here, sometimes people like to go out to a restaurant. They have a lot of activities to do, a nice variety.

Atria Park of Lafayette

5.0
All 5 stars. Atria Park of Lafayette is an excellent place. The caregivers were proactive in managing my moms medicines, all staff were very communicative with my family about my moms care. I would definitely recommend them to others looking.

Rosemont Gardens in San Leandro, CA

5.0
Excellent caring staff. Clean place. My Auntie [name removed] is here. I visited from Anaheim California. My auntie Husband just passed away. My auntie looked beautiful and happy. I talked with staff and they were very professional

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and supportive staff. Numerous reviews praise the kindness and attentiveness of staff members at various communities. At Cardinal Point CCRC, the staff's friendly and empathetic nature helps make the transition to senior living easier for residents and their families. At The Heritage Downtown, staff members go ab ...
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Wide range of engaging activities. Reviews highlight the diverse and enriching activities offered at senior living communities. Residents at Cardinal Point CCRC enjoy a perfect activity calendar and participate in numerous events, while The Heritage Downtown offers a variety of classes, such as music-focused activities, to ca ...
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High-quality food and dining experiences. Many residents express their appreciation for the delicious and diverse food offerings at their communities. At Cardinal Point CCRC, the food is a major factor in overall satisfaction and residents even serve on a culinary committee. At The Heritage Downtown, residents enjoy sharing meals wi ...
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Beautifully maintained facilities. Reviews often commend the cleanliness and upkeep of the senior living communities. At Cardinal Point CCRC, the location along the water and temperate climate create an ideal living environment, while the facilities at The Heritage Downtown are described as having comfortable apartments, uniq ...
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Social atmosphere and sense of community. Residents often mention the friendly and welcoming atmosphere at their communities, making it easy to make new friends and connect with others. At Cardinal Point CCRC, the small size of the community allows for everyone to know each other and create familiarity. At The Heritage Downtown, res ...
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Customized care and attention. Some reviews detail the personalized care and attention provided by staff at senior living communities. At Cardinal Point CCRC, residents are able to maintain their autonomy while still receiving the care and support they need. In Oakmont of Montecito, the staff go the extra mile to accommod ...
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Acalanes Ridge independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Acalanes Ridge independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Acalanes Ridge, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Acalanes Ridge independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Acalanes Ridge partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Acalanes Ridge, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
19%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.1%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.9%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.3%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Acalanes Ridge independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Acalanes Ridge communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Acalanes Ridge, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.2%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
38.1%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
28.6%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Acalanes Ridge independent living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Acalanes Ridge offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Acalanes Ridge, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
47.6%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.4%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.2%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.2%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52.4%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.1%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.6%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40.5%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.2%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
45.2%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
21.4%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.8%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
47.6%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Kensington, Cardinal Point CCRC and The Heritage Downtown are the top-rated independent living facilities near Acalanes Ridge, California. See full list of communities.
There are 53 independent living facilities near Acalanes Ridge, California. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Acalanes Ridge, California are The Heritage Downtown, Sunrise of Danville and Cogir of Fremont Senior Living. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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