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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Aetna Springs, CA

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The cost of independent living in Aetna Springs is about $5,023 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 159 options. Read 1719 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: 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: 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: 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
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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.
Quail Creek is a boutique style assisted living community of 40 one-bedroom apartments, located in Paradise Valley Estates, a private, gated continuing care retirement community. Our all-inclusive monthly fee makes expenses predictable and includes many services that others add as extras. We also...
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
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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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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: 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.
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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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: 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
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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.
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.
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.
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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: 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.
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.
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: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
A Golden Home Extended Care, Inc. is a senior assisted living facility and micro community located in Marin County. A Golden Home is located at 1234 Las Gallinas Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94903. It is a beautiful apartment-style community just minutes away from the nearest hospital. This...
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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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.
Nazareth House, San Rafael, opened in 1962 is a nonprofit retirement home offering full-service residential care and assisted living for approximately 126 residents. It is one of 58 facilities throughout the world owned and operated by the Sisters of Nazareth. Our aim is to provide for the...
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I chose this community because it was recommended that my mother needed memory care. The care was very giving, but we were asked to hire overnight caregivers because she would get up night,which was an...
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.
'Residents are the heart of our community.'  AlmaVia of San Rafael is a faith-based, non-profit Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) which includes independent and assisted living, as well as a specialized area for memory care called, Bridgehaven. We offer studio,...
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.

Cost of independent living in Aetna Springs, CA

The average cost of senior living in Aetna Springs is $5,023 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Monument Hills, CA with an average of $3,749 per month.

Independent living costs in Aetna Springs, CA, vs. nearby cities

Aetna Springs, CA
$5,023/mo
$5,124/mo

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

Aetna Springs, CA
$5,023/mo
U.S. national average
$4,162/mo

Independent living costs in Aetna Springs, CA, vs. other senior living options

$5,953/mo
Independent Living
$5,023/mo

Independent living costs in Aetna Springs, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,467/mo
Studio
$5,753/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,813/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,789/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,495/mo

Senior living costs in Aetna Springs 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: Aetna Springs, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAetna Springs, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$5,023/mo$4,718/mo$4,162/mo
Assisted Living$4,473/mo$4,515/mo$4,706/mo
Memory Care$5,953/mo$5,484/mo$4,956/mo
Independent Living
Aetna Springs, CA:$5,023/mo
California:$4,718/mo
U.S.:$4,162/mo
Assisted Living
Aetna Springs, CA:$4,473/mo
California:$4,515/mo
U.S.:$4,706/mo
Memory Care
Aetna Springs, CA:$5,953/mo
California:$5,484/mo
U.S.:$4,956/mo
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Independent living costs in Aetna Springs, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Aetna Springs 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
Aetna Springs, CA$3,748/mo$3,790/mo-1.1%
California$3,692/mo$3,631/mo+1.7%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Aetna Springs, CA
2024 average cost:$3,748/mo
2023 average cost:$3,790/mo
Percent change:-1.1%
California
2024 average cost:$3,692/mo
2023 average cost:$3,631/mo
Percent change:+1.7%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Aetna Springs

Recent reviews for independent living in Aetna Springs

AlmaVia of San Rafael

5.0
Great facility that is meeting all my parents needs! Great for memory care. The staff is very friendly and helpful to get them adjusted

Cornerstone Assisted Living in Vacaville, CA

5.0
The people at Cornerstone Assisted Living community are very friendly and they are very willing to do what is needed to be done for the residents. They keep in touch and with living out of state, they keep me posted on what is needed. The Med-tech is great.

Cogir of Vacaville Senior Living

4.3
This community doesn't have a buy in fee, and I am able to do month to month contracts. The staff are great to work with if I have questions or concerns. Maintenance responds very quickly, when needed. They go above and beyond for the residents. This is a good place to come to. This would be ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and welcoming staff. Many reviews mention the kindness and approachability of the staff at various senior living communities, such as Cogir of Vallejo Hills Senior Living, Silverado Orchards Retirement Community, and Valley Orchards Retirement Community. Residents and their families appreciate the caring natur ...
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Varied selection of engaging activities. Activities are a vital part of senior living, and residents at communities like Cogir of North Bay Senior Living, Brookdale Paulin Creek, and Solstice at Santa Rosa enjoy a wide range of offerings. From games and exercise classes to social hours and outings, there is always something for e ...
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Well-maintained facilities with beautiful surroundings. Reviews often highlight the importance of cleanliness and upkeep in senior living communities. At Deer Park Retirement Community, Truewood by Merrill, Pinole, and Cogir of Sonoma Senior Living, residents praise the maintained grounds and updated facilities, adding to the overall appeal and ...
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Supportive and accommodating community. The sense of community is essential for many residents, and communities like Brookdale Paulin Creek, Cogir of Vacaville Senior Living, and Solstice at Santa Rosa provide a strong support system. Residents and their families appreciate the care and understanding shown by staff and fellow re ...
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Delicious and accommodating meals. Meals are a significant factor in overall satisfaction with senior living communities. At Holiday Springs of Napa, Cogir of Vallejo Hills Senior Living, and Valley Orchards Retirement Community, residents report enjoying the quality of the food and the accommodations made for dietary restr ...
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Access to helpful resources and assistance. Whether it's help with daily tasks or support during transitions, communities like Holiday Redwood, Cogir of Vallejo Hills Senior Living, and Brookdale Paulin Creek offer valuable resources and assistance to their residents. Families appreciate the responsiveness and care shown by staff me ...
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Aetna Springs independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Aetna Springs independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Aetna Springs, 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 Aetna Springs 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 Aetna Springs partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Aetna Springs, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
24.4%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
43.5%
34.5%
No sugar
No sugar
41.2%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
45.8%
33.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
19.8%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Aetna Springs 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 Aetna Springs communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Aetna Springs, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
35.9%
36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
41.2%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
41.2%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
26.7%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Aetna Springs 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 Aetna Springs offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Aetna Springs, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
46.6%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.7%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.5%
33.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
39.7%
47.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
47.3%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.9%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.1%
38.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40.5%
41.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.6%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
45%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
28.2%
33.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.5%
39.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45%
46.5%
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