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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Arcilla, CA

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The cost of independent living in Arcilla is about $3,596 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 528 options.

Read 13651 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. You may also consider nearby communities such as Irvine, Dana Point and Riverside.

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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.
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...
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: 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, 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: 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.
We invite you to come in and make your home here at Coastal Living at San Marcos 55+ Community. Coastal Living is a brand new 55+ community beautifully located adjacent to San Marcos Creek. Be the first to experience the light, airy, and open apartments and the many amenities newly completed and...
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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.
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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.
Royal OaksThe difference between Ordinary and Extrordinary!A premier property nestled in San Marcos and known for its great views, fun residents and social activities.We offer one and two bed/two bath apart. homes.  East or west the views are the best!  Meet with friends in the Bistro...
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Photo of Cathay Manor Apartments
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: 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.
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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: 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: 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.
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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.
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"Colorado Terrace caters to seniors, providing a living experience suited to you in Los Angeles, CA. One of the rewards of living in an apartment near downtown is not needing to drive everywhere you go....
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.
Beautiful,two-year-old building of apartments for seniors (at least 62 years old) Laundry Facilities Secure Parking Available Elevator Carpet Stove, Garbage Disposal, Microwave
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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: 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.
Our community is specifically designed for  the active lifestyle of individuals 55 or better. You can choose from a variety of activities such as bingo, swimming in our sparkling pools, work out in the fitness center, or dine at a nearby restaurant. We are pet friendly and accept dogs with...
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 Arcilla, CA

The average cost of senior living in Arcilla is $3,596 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Temescal Valley, CA with an average of $3,596 per month.

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

Arcilla, CA
$3,596/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

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

$6,302/mo
Independent Living
$3,596/mo

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

Semi-Private
$2,880/mo
Studio
$3,683/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,453/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,592/mo

Senior living costs in Arcilla 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: Arcilla, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeArcilla, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$3,596/mo$4,174/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$5,609/mo$6,206/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,302/mo$7,329/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Arcilla, CA:$3,596/mo
California:$4,174/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Arcilla, CA:$5,609/mo
California:$6,206/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Arcilla, CA:$6,302/mo
California:$7,329/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Arcilla, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Arcilla 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 average 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
Arcilla, CA$3,549/mo$3,458/mo+2.6%
California$3,916/mo$3,864/mo+1.4%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Arcilla, CA
2024 average cost:$3,549/mo
2023 average cost:$3,458/mo
Percent change:+2.6%
California
2024 average cost:$3,916/mo
2023 average cost:$3,864/mo
Percent change:+1.4%
National
2024 average cost:$3,416/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Arcilla

Recent reviews for independent living in Arcilla

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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Bayshire Carlsbad

5.0
they are very interactive with the residence, responsive, and also very friendly and kind The rooms sizes feel a little small, My dad is happy with the food and it looks good. I would recommend this facility to others.

Santianna in Carlsbad, CA

4.4
Overall, my parents are loving living in Santianna. The staff is fantastic. Everyone in the community appears to be friendly and nice. The food has been an ongoing issue. While everything else about living at Santianna has been positive, the meals have been an ongoing negative. While there ...
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Arcilla independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Arcilla independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Arcilla, 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 Arcilla 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 Arcilla partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Arcilla, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
26.5%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40.9%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
37.7%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
41.3%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
19.3%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Arcilla 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 Arcilla communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Arcilla, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
34.7%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.4%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
37.9%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Arcilla 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 Arcilla offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Arcilla, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
43.6%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.2%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.6%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
47.2%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.9%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.9%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.3%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.1%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.7%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.6%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
42.4%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
27.8%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.9%
40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
43%
47.6%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Villas At San Bernardino, Atria Golden Creek and The Villas By Astoria Park are the top-rated independent living facilities near Arcilla, California. See full list of communities.
There are 528 independent living facilities near Arcilla, California. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Arcilla, California are Villas At San Bernardino, Atria Golden Creek and Sunny Rose Senior Living. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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