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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Atherton, CA

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The cost of independent living in Atherton is about $4,873 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 445 options.

Read 5941 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 San Francisco, San Jose and Menlo Park.

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Photo of Sunnyside Gardens
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.
Photo of Newark Gardens
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.
Photo of Morse Court 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.
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Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
San Mateo Convalescent is a small family owned and operated skilled nursing facility that has provided the community with excellent care for over four decades. We have long or short-term care available, as well as Respite Retreats and Rehabilitation stays. We also offer Assisted Care Rates for a...
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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.
Photo of Plaza De Las Flores
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.
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Photo of Homestead Park 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.
Photo of Ocean View Plaza
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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Photo of Los Robles Apartments
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: 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.
At Aegis Gardens in Fremont, California, our focus on Chinese culture is reflected in everything we do. Our retirement community is designed to be warm and inviting with thoughtfully-designed architecture and interiors, exceptional menus, enticing activities, and caring Chinese-speaking staff....
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Photo of Miramar Plaza 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
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.
Photo of Wisteria Place
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.
Photo of Josephine Lum Lodge
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.
Photo of Rosewood Terrace
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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Vintage Court Senior Apartments more than deserves this five star review. At the forefront of this stellar community is manager [name removed], leasing manager [name removed], and maintenance lead [name...
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: 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
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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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I FOUND THE COMMUNITY QUITE A NICE PLACE AS FAR AS THE ENVIRONMENT. THE STAFF WAS VERY PROFESSIONAL AS WELL AND THEY SEEMED TO BE ON TOP OF CARING FOR THE RESIDENCE AS WELL. I REALLY WAS PLEASED AT THE FACT...
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.
Fremont Village provides seniors with a warm and caring atmosphere where our many options contribute to the independence and individuality of each resident. An array of activities, a variety of nutritious entrees, and support services are all designed to meet personal preferences and requests....
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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.
Photo of Lincoln Glen 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
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 Atherton, CA

The average cost of senior living in Atherton is $4,873 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Oakland, CA with an average of $4,201 per month.

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

Atherton, CA
$4,873/mo
U.S. national average
$3,532/mo

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

$8,840/mo
Independent Living
$4,873/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,478/mo
Studio
$4,546/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,005/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,462/mo

Senior living costs in Atherton 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: Atherton, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAtherton, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$4,873/mo$4,144/mo$3,532/mo
Assisted Living$7,512/mo$6,307/mo$5,909/mo
Memory Care$8,840/mo$7,557/mo$7,121/mo
Independent Living
Atherton, CA:$4,873/mo
California:$4,144/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
Assisted Living
Atherton, CA:$7,512/mo
California:$6,307/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Memory Care
Atherton, CA:$8,840/mo
California:$7,557/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
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Independent living costs in Atherton, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Atherton 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
Atherton, CA$4,397/mo$4,659/mo-5.6%
California$3,916/mo$3,864/mo+1.4%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Atherton, CA
2024 average cost:$4,397/mo
2023 average cost:$4,659/mo
Percent change:-5.6%
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 Atherton

Recent reviews for independent living in Atherton

Carlton Concord

5.0
The facility is very nice, close to stores, shops, parks & movie theatre. Lots of good restaurants near by. However, food is provided here, sometimes people like to go out to a restaurant. They have a lot of activities to do, a nice variety.

Rosemont Gardens in San Leandro, CA

5.0
Excellent caring staff. Clean place. My Auntie [name removed] is here. I visited from Anaheim California. My auntie Husband just passed away. My auntie looked beautiful and happy. I talked with staff and they were very professional

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

Atherton independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Atherton independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Atherton, 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 Atherton 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 Atherton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Atherton, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.3%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30.9%
35.8%
No sugar
No sugar
27.8%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35.2%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.6%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Atherton 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 Atherton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Atherton, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
27.8%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
32.1%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
29.8%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.6%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Atherton 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 Atherton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Atherton, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
35%
46.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.2%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
34.1%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.1%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40.4%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.7%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.9%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30.2%
43.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
34.8%
48.4%
Live performances
Live performances
34.5%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
21.9%
34.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.3%
40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.2%
47.7%
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