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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Altadena, CA
The cost of independent living in Altadena is about $4,458 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 63 options. Read 1036 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: 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 Father has only been there for over one month, I can see that the Caregivers pay attention to the patients, and give them a lot of special attention, I have seen that with my Father, my Sisters feel that...
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.
Vista Cove at San Gabriel is an intimate and caring Assisted Living and Memory Care community. Our mission is to serve our residents with compassion and respect in an inviting setting; to promote their independence; and to care for their physical, medical and emotional well being. Our commitment...
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Since my mom has been here at the care and insight has been great. The community is very, very clean and nice. My mom's room is a good size for her with a nice bathroom and dining area. I would definitely...
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.
Atherton is an independent living community located in the gorgeous city of Alhambra, CA, which is situated in Los Angeles County. The city provides a wide variety of things to do and attractions to see, from the golf courses and farmer's markets in the area to art exhibitions, this city has it...
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.
Heritage Park is a senior housing community located in stunning Glendale, Los Angeles County, California. You'll love the convenience of living in the city centre of this sun soaked California community. No need to drive in this 'walker's paradise.' With a walk score of 95, shopping, services,...
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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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The staff at Heritage Park at Monrovia are so easy to work with. They were so accommodating to us. They provide excellent activities. Our overall experience with this facility has been wonderful.
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.
When you need quality and affordability in senior care apartments, you need to consider Heritage Park of Monrovia, Los Angeles County, CA. It offers a charming affordable apartment community and beautiful garden community specially designed for seniors 55 and older. The setting of Monrovia offers...
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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.
Victor Royale Adult living is an assisted living community in the lovely town of Glendale, CA. This beautiful community is situated within Los Angeles county, within easy driving distance of both the ocean and the mountains. Glendale is a great place to live with average temperatures in the 70s...
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.
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.
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The staff are friendly and they showed me around when I moved in. They offer a variety of activities including art and exercise classes. They could use come updating and the deck around the pool could use a...
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.
The award-winning Burbank Senior Artists Colony is dedicated to providing exceptional independent apartment living in a creative, art-inspired environment. Conveniently located in downtown Burbank, CA close to shopping, theaters, restaurants and transportation.
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.
The Olive Plaza Senior Apartments are designed for active seniors who desire a high quality of living at affordable prices. Olive Plaza is 183 unit apartments community that provides 1 and 2 bedroom units within an environment that promotes and invites an independent active senior lifestyle....
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.
Cost of independent living in Altadena, CA
The average cost of senior living in Altadena is $4,458 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Azusa, CA with an average of $3,871 per month.
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What families are saying about independent living in Altadena
Recent reviews for independent living in Altadena
Leisure Vale Assisted Living in Glendale, CA
5.0
Facility seems a good place for [name removed], well organized and staff are accommodating.
Foothill Retirement in Tujunga, CA
4.4
What our family likes the most about the Foothill Retirement community is all the team work between the staff members working there. Friendly and staff that will help care for my mom's needed especially having the understanding to care for dementia seniors. Staff also understands family's ...
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Garden of Palms in Los Angeles, CA
5.0
Garden of Palms community is absolutely lovely. The meals and dining service is excellent, and they activities they have for the residents are also excellent. We would absolutely recommend this community to others.
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Friendly and accommodating staff. Reviews consistently mention the kindness and helpfulness of staff members at various communities, such as at Scholl Canyon Estates, where residents and family members have formed strong bonds with caregivers. The staff at Ararat Gardens go above and beyond to ensure the health and safety of ...
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High-quality meals and dining experiences. Throughout the reviews, residents express their satisfaction with the food offerings and dining experiences at their communities. At The Villas By Astoria Park, the chef accommodates individual preferences and dietary restrictions, making mealtimes a highlight for residents. The dining areas a ...
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Engaging activities and social opportunities. Activities and social opportunities are a key factor in residents' satisfaction with their senior living communities. At The Oaks of Pasadena, residents enjoy a variety of planned activities each day of the week, keeping them engaged and active. At The Terraces at Park Marino, residents part ...
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Thorough cleaning and upkeep of facilities. Reviews frequently highlight the cleanliness and upkeep of the communities, with residents praising the attention to detail in both private and communal spaces. At The Villas By Astoria Park, the well-maintained facility provides a comfortable and inviting environment for residents. At The Te ...
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Individualized care and attention. Several reviews mention the accommodating nature of caregivers at various communities, making adjustments to ensure residents' needs are met. At Astoria Park Senior Living, the Independent Living residents express appreciation for the staff's efforts to make them feel welcome and accommodated. ...
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Strong sense of community and friendliness. Residents often express a strong sense of community and friendliness at their senior living communities. At The Oaks of Pasadena, residents have made many friends and enjoy participating in outings and events together. At The Terraces at Park Marino, the caring and social atmosphere allows r ...
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Altadena independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Altadena independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Altadena, 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 Altadena 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 Altadena 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
31.7%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
41.3%
33.6%
No sugar
No sugar
39.7%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
46%
32.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Altadena 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 Altadena communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
30.2%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
39.7%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
39.7%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Altadena 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 Altadena offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
44.4%
44.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.2%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54%
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Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
47.6%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.7%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.3%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.1%
37.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41.3%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
44.4%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
31.7%
32%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Frequently Asked Questions
Atria Park of Pacific Palisades, Sunrise of Beverly Hills and Studio Royale by Cogir are the top-rated independent living facilities near Altadena, California. See full list of communities.
There are 63 independent living facilities near Altadena, California. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Altadena, California are Sunrise of Beverly Hills, Studio Royale by Cogir and The Villas By Astoria Park. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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