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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Arcadia, CA

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The cost of independent living in Arcadia is about $4,193 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 74 options. Read 929 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
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.
Garfield Care Garfield Care Center is a large assisted living community that is located in Pasadena, CA. The community consists of apartment living style homes. With Garfield Care Center, you get all the perks of living in the big city but you get your own little community environment. At...
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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.
Castle View Retirement Estates Castle View Retirement Estate is an assisted living community based in beautiful Pasadena, CA. This community is surrounded by lush trees and wooded areas, leaving nature to greet our residents at every turn. Pasadena is one of the most scenic, residential areas in...
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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.
Vintage GardensVintage Gardens is a senior housing community located in West Covina, Los Angeles County, CA. Enjoy beautiful California weather all year and take in the beautiful backdrop of sunny California. Covina is also a great location for shopping, entertainment community activities, and...
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Overall they do a good job here. The staff are all very friendly, and they do their best to make sure all of the residents are comfortable and cared for. However I do have some concerns when it comes to...
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.
Prospect ManorThe beautiful campus of Prospect Manor Assisted Living Community can be found in Pasadena, California. Located just over six miles from Los Angeles, the city of Pasadena has a quaint look that is known for its unique businesses, stunning homes, and quality schools. This small town...
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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.
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Senior Apartments
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.
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
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: 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, 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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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.

Cost of independent living in Arcadia, CA

The average cost of senior living in Arcadia is $4,193 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Covina, CA with an average of $3,859 per month.

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

Arcadia, CA
$4,193/mo

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

Arcadia, CA
$4,193/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

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

$4,829/mo
Independent Living
$4,193/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,977/mo
Studio
$5,613/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,958/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,297/mo

Senior living costs in Arcadia 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: Arcadia, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeArcadia, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$4,193/mo$4,697/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$4,116/mo$4,503/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$4,829/mo$5,458/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Arcadia, CA:$4,193/mo
California:$4,697/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Arcadia, CA:$4,116/mo
California:$4,503/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Arcadia, CA:$4,829/mo
California:$5,458/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in Arcadia, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Arcadia 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
Arcadia, CA$5,623/mo$4,984/mo+12.8%
California$3,647/mo$3,425/mo+6.5%
National$3,174/mo$3,044/mo+4.3%
Arcadia, CA
2024 average cost:$5,623/mo
2023 average cost:$4,984/mo
Percent change:+12.8%
California
2024 average cost:$3,647/mo
2023 average cost:$3,425/mo
Percent change:+6.5%
National
2024 average cost:$3,174/mo
2023 average cost:$3,044/mo
Percent change:+4.3%
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What families are saying about independent living in Arcadia

Recent reviews for independent living in Arcadia

Kirkwood Orange

5.0
My loved one received excellent, loving care from the Kirkwood family. I highly recommend this facility. The staff is very responsive to all my concerns. I highly recommend this facility. My loved one was very happy there.

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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and helpful staff. Many reviews mention the kindness and attentiveness of the staff at various communities, including Atria Covina, The Villas By Astoria Park, and The Oaks of Pasadena. Residents and their families appreciate the long-term relationships that have been formed with caregivers.
Delicious meals and dining experiences. Food quality is a significant factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their senior living community. At Atria Covina, The Villas By Astoria Park, and The Oaks of Pasadena, the chefs accommodate dietary restrictions and preferences, making mealtimes a delight for residents.
Variety of engaging activities. Communities like Atria Covina, The Villas By Astoria Park, and The Oaks of Pasadena offer diverse activities for residents to enjoy, such as charades, bingo, and social events. These opportunities encourage socializing and keep residents active.
Well-maintained living spaces. Reviews for Atria Covina, The Villas By Astoria Park, and The Oaks of Pasadena consistently praise the cleanliness and upkeep of the communities, with some commenting on the pristine bathrooms and updated amenities like gas fireplaces.
Supportive environment for independence. Residents at Atria Covina, The Villas By Astoria Park, and The Oaks of Pasadena appreciate the balance of independence and assistance, allowing them to maintain their autonomy while having staff support available when needed.
Welcoming and inclusive community. Families and residents express gratitude for the welcoming atmosphere at communities like Atria Covina, The Villas By Astoria Park, and The Oaks of Pasadena, where they have made dear friends and found a sense of belonging.
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Arcadia independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Arcadia independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Arcadia, 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 Arcadia 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 Arcadia partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Arcadia, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
34.4%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
32.8%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32.8%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.8%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Arcadia 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 Arcadia communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Arcadia, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
29.5%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
32.8%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
31.1%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.8%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Arcadia 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 Arcadia offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Arcadia, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
36.1%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.3%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.3%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
39.3%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
47.5%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.1%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
32.8%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
34.4%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.7%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
36.1%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
26.2%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
24.6%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.7%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Villas By Astoria Park, Astoria Park Senior Living and Atria Covina are the top-rated independent living facilities near Arcadia, California. See full list of communities.
There are 74 independent living facilities near Arcadia, California. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Arcadia, California are Nikkei Senior Gardens by Cogir, Sunrise of Yorba Linda and The Villas By Astoria Park. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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