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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Everything is going very well for my father in law at this community. He really likes it here. This is a smaller community compared to the other ones we looked at, but that is better for him so the...
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.
At THE CHATEAU, we understand that peace of mind and the quality of life are important when selecting an assisted living community. Here, residents are cared for with kindness and respect because we value and respect each individual's life experiences. We are dedicated to promoting and...
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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.
Jacaranda Apartments, for Adults 55+, is located in the Sunny Hills Area of Fullerton, CA. We offer sophistication and style to active adults with a passion for living the good life. A unique combination of natural beauty and luxury, it's the perfect place to enjoy the lifestyle you so richly...
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I went into what they called their skilled nursing, I had physical therapy and then they said she was losing weight and they said I should go to the nursing area to talk to them about food options. We were...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
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My mom seems to like the food. I have sat and had meals with mom. The provide three meals per day. They do have activities, and she has attended Bingo once, out of the year that she has been there. I really...
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: Independent Living
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
On 33 beautifully landscaped acres in Fullerton, California, Morningside is a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) ideally located in Orange County, just 25 miles from Los Angeles. Orange County beaches are even closer. Here, residents enjoy a mild Mediterranean climate and a light daily...
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Provides: Independent Living
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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.
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Provides: Independent Living
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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.
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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Welcome home to FountainGlen at Terra Vista, an apartment community designed especially for the active lifestyle of individuals 55 years of age and better. Nestled at the base of the majestic San Bernardino Mountains, FountainGlen at Terra Vista offers serene living combined with a superb...
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Provides: Independent Living
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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.
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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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My dad is doing very well and I have no complaints and I have not heard anything negative from him. He has the biggest room next to dining room, activity room, and everything else. It is a fantastic room...
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.
As a well-established retirement community in Fullerton, Acacia Villas provides a warm, family-like environment in a comfortable, homey atmosphere. Acacia Villas features 66 apartments, two large living rooms with a large-screen television, an attractively landscaped central courtyard, and a...
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Occasionally, the community has issues with smell. The staff could be better about communicating with the families. Sometimes, when they are training care giving staff, it seems they could be a bit more...
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.
Carson Senior Assisted Living Carson Senior Assisted Living is an assisted living community located in Carson, California, in Los Angeles County and home to over 91,000 people. Carson is a great shopping town, about 14-miles from LAX, and residents will find a lot of great stores, shops,...
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I toured Huntington for my mother, and overall, I think it was a very nice community. The rooms seemed a little secluded to me, and more apartment-like than in some other communities I had visited. My mom is...
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.
Huntington Retirement Hotel offers a luxurious home for our residents.  Tastefully decorated rooms and one bedroom suites, complete with kitchenettes, are available in a variety of sizes and decor.  We offer an elegant dining room and a variety of common areas for different...
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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.
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.
Nestled in the heart of Torrance, this cozy, contemporary community offers city convenience with seaside charm. Pacific Inn features 134 premier, independent, full-serivce senior apartments. This three-story community is surrounded by more than two acres of meticulously manicured grounds and...
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.
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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.
Anyone looking to live out their retirement years in a welcoming and friendly community should consider the Dorado Senior Apartments located in charming Buena Park, Orange County, CA. Life does not get much better then life in this wonderful town, with so much to do seniors 55 and older and their...
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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.
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I think they do a great job overall at Knott Avenue Care Center. I really appreciated how much they were able to work with me when I came to finances. They really focus on the customer service and care here....
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.
Knott Avenue Care Center is a top rated senior care nursing facility located in beautiful Buena Park, California. We pride ourselves in offering the very best in around the clock sub acute, post acute, and medically complex care. Our expert staff has the training, knowledge, and friendliness...
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.

Cost of independent living in Acton, CA

The average cost of senior living in Acton is $4,629 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Duarte, CA with an average of $4,020 per month.

Independent living costs in Acton, CA, vs. nearby cities

Acton, CA
$4,629/mo
$4,871/mo
$4,871/mo

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

Acton, CA
$4,629/mo
U.S. national average
$4,212/mo

Independent living costs in Acton, CA, vs. other senior living options

$5,342/mo
Independent Living
$4,629/mo

Independent living costs in Acton, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,677/mo
Studio
$4,827/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,344/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,690/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$9,432/mo

Senior living costs in Acton 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: Acton, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeActon, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$4,629/mo$4,767/mo$4,212/mo
Assisted Living$3,942/mo$4,539/mo$4,753/mo
Memory Care$5,342/mo$5,540/mo$5,015/mo
Independent Living
Acton, CA:$4,629/mo
California:$4,767/mo
U.S.:$4,212/mo
Assisted Living
Acton, CA:$3,942/mo
California:$4,539/mo
U.S.:$4,753/mo
Memory Care
Acton, CA:$5,342/mo
California:$5,540/mo
U.S.:$5,015/mo
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Independent living costs in Acton, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Acton 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 Acton, CA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Acton 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
Acton, CA$4,130/mo$4,184/mo-1.3%
California$3,684/mo$3,630/mo+1.5%
National$3,256/mo$3,167/mo+2.8%
Acton, CA
2024 average cost:$4,130/mo
2023 average cost:$4,184/mo
Percent change:-1.3%
California
2024 average cost:$3,684/mo
2023 average cost:$3,630/mo
Percent change:+1.5%
National
2024 average cost:$3,256/mo
2023 average cost:$3,167/mo
Percent change:+2.8%
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What families are saying about independent living in Acton

Recent reviews for independent living in Acton

La Posada Assisted Living and Memory Care in Whittier, CA

5.0
Everything seems to rate a 10. With the exception of house cleaning. My sister notices when my mom's recliner is up there's stuff under it and around. As for myself when I've called about issues I haven't gotten a call back or I have to call again to have the director call me back. My ...
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Vista Del Mar Senior Living in Long Beach, CA

4.8
My Brother has been a resident of Vista del Mar Senior Living for nearly 3 years, and we were very happy with our choice. We had problems finding another Assisted Living facility in Culver City, and Vista del Mar was perfect. It has met all of my Brother's needs and he has been very happy ...
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Brookdale Gardens of Tarzana

5.0
I have no complaints about the care my mother has been receiving at this community. The housekeeping does a great job at keeping her bedroom nicely maintained as well as the rest of the building. The staff have been very friendly and are always attentive to her needs. I overall have been very ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and caring staff. Across multiple communities, including Holiday Simi Hills, Atria Del Rey, Holiday Valencia Commons, and Emerald Court, residents and their families express appreciation for the staff's kindness and dedication. They often go above and beyond to ensure residents are well cared for and comf ...
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Nourishing meals and dining experiences. Throughout the reviews, the quality of meals and dining experiences stand out as a significant factor for resident satisfaction. At Holiday Rancho Village, Holiday Simi Hills, and Truewood by Merrill, West Covina, residents enjoy meals that cater to their individual preferences and dietary ...
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Engaging activities for all abilities. Communities like Holiday Simi Hills, Holiday Rancho Village, and Holiday Valencia Commons offer diverse activities that cater to a variety of interests and abilities. These activities help residents stay active and socially engaged.
Clean and well-maintained living spaces. Residents and families mention the cleanliness and upkeep of common areas and private living spaces at communities such as Scholl Canyon Estates, Holiday Simi Hills, and Atria Park of Pacific Palisades.
Welcoming and inclusive atmosphere. Several reviews highlight the warm and welcoming atmosphere at communities like Holiday Rancho Village, Truewood by Merrill, West Covina, and Holiday Simi Hills, where residents quickly form friendships and feel at home.
Accessible and responsive communication. At communities like The Oaks of Pasadena, Holiday Valencia Commons, and Holiday Rancho Village, families praise the open and consistent communication between staff and residents, ensuring everyone is well-informed and any concerns are addressed promptly.
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Acton independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Acton independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Acton, 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 Acton 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 Acton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
26.8%
20.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
41%
34.8%
No sugar
No sugar
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31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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33.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Acton 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 Acton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
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36.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
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43.8%
Room service
Room service
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37.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Acton 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 Acton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
42%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
28.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25.2%
33.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.1%
47.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.7%
49.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50.4%
54.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34.6%
43.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.1%
38.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.7%
42.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.6%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
42.2%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
30.3%
33.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.2%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Villas By Astoria Park, Merrill Gardens at Rancho Cucamonga and Sunrise of Yorba Linda are the top-rated independent living facilities near Acton, California. See full list of communities.
There are 570 independent living facilities near Acton, California. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Acton, California are Holiday Simi Hills, Cadence at Rancho Cucamonga by Cogir and Holiday Rancho Village. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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