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I used to take care one of the resident here Amazing staff very kind and accommodating personality… Entertainment is superb Cleanliness is widely practiced Beautiful ambiance Activities for the elderly are...
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.
Located across the street from the historic Sony Studios, Palm Court is nestled in the heart of Culver City. With independent living options, the community is just 15 minutes from Venice Beach and 10 miles from the center of Los Angeles. The ample amenities give residents opportunities to express...
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Very friendly and accommodating staff from our initial point of contact for securing the unit, to the medication staff and dining folks. Upon move-in, they loaned us furniture and even some clothing as my...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
At Sunnycrest, we prioritize a compassionate, personalized approach to assisted living. Our dedicated team is committed to providing exceptional care and ensuring that every resident’s unique needs and preferences are met with the utmost respect and attention. From our thoughtfully designed...
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A couple things not on your survey! I would also give it a five for the property itself, which has a beautiful outdoor area with ocean views! I also would give it five stars for the location. It is one of...
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.
Crown Cove Senior Living has a very upscale rich living setting with abundant of amenities and attentive staff that ensures your every service needed guaranteed. Within our community you'll find staff and residents in love with what they do. Our staff is dedicated to providing quality service to...
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I gave low ratings in administration and quality of care because, although the facility is very beautiful and clean, it was significantly understaffed and experienced a high turnover in leadership. During...
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.
WATERMARK LAGUNA NIGUELA premier destination for Assisted Living and Memory Care is NOW OPEN in Laguna Niguel.Inspired by the laid-back Southern California lifestyle, Watermark Laguna Niguel is a modern Assisted Living and Memory Care community that invites older adults to embrace resort-style...
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Her face lit up when she moved in. The staff was exceptional and the facility was top. The one thing that was difficult was the individual pricing on every service. If we were to need the same type of...
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.
Located just off Pacific Coast Highway, Newport Terrace Senior Living is a welcoming community designed for older adults who are looking for a simplified life and discreet support from a friendly and professional staff.Newport Terrace Senior Living is convenient to shopping and dining venues, and...
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They have all been professional and caring to my mom and the other residents. I would absolutely recommend Park Plaza to anyone who cares about their loved ones. In fact, I have told my friends and family...
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.
Located just blocks from historic downtown Orange, Park Plaza boasts an award-winning architectural design, and features studios, one- and two-bedroom apartments. Bright and plentiful common areas allow residents to move about freely, enjoying a variety of planned activities or simply relaxing in...
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This is such a beautiful community, with such an amazing staff. I am very satisfied with Bay Towers at Bixby Knolls. Great food Great staff Such an amazing place I highly recommend Bay Towers at Bixby...
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.
Bixby Knolls Towers is located in Long Beach, California and has the perfect outdoor setting for any senior who wants a relaxing environment, filled with wildlife sounds, large trees, and green grass. Residents can take a stroll through our spacious yard, enjoying the beauty that our assisted...
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Six months ago, my aunt moved into Savant of Santa Monica, and I can truly say it was the best decision for her well-being. From the moment we walked in, the warmth and professionalism of the staff made us...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Re- Discover fresh air and sunny days in Santa Monica at The Holiday Villas. Family owned and operated means exceptional retirement living with personalized service. Since 1972, The Holiday Villas have been a leading provider of high-quality senior housing serving the Santa Monica and West Los...
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Everyone is nice and as helpful as they can be. The facility is clean, they feed them well, and if the person is an able body they have plenty of activities.
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.
Make a lifelong commitment to living well with Clearwater at South Bay, an assisted living & memory care community in Torrance offering well-appointed apartment homes with both private and shared living options. Our community encourages residents to live a purposeful life by offering...
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They get a 10 for all areas. They have been awesome for us. Nicest staff ever. Clean. They take excellent care of my mom. Food is great and mom loves good food. Lots of activities. They take care of her...
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.
This Is HomeRemember the good ole days when you stayed up late with your friends, sharing secrets and telling stories? You spent hours together, playing games and exploring all the possibilities the world had to offer. Best of all, you experienced that sweet sense of belonging that we all crave....
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Photo of Brittany House
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We like Brittany House...it's always clean and my mom seems happy there. I do have one critique and that is that we're never really sure what time her meals will be. Lunch comes anytime between 12 and 1:30....
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.
Embarking on life's journey, Brittany House is your destination for compassionate care. Our innovative approach seamlessly combines the comforts of retirement living with the specialized support of skilled nursing, specifically tailored for those with Alzheimer's and related dementias. Our...
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Photo of Ivy Park at Tustin
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Some things we like the most about the community are the activities, the chef made meals which my mom loves, and the overall nice environment. Half of the facility has people that are still coherent and can...
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.
Ivy Park at Tustin is a vibrant senior living community nestled in a picturesque neighborhood within the city of Tustin. Just off of the I-5 or I-55, Ivy Park is just minutes from the Orange County Global Medical Center, a variety of scenic parks, bustling shopping centers and exquisite dining...
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I was the family that dropped off my uncle and just from the brief time I was there I felt that it was very pretty and welcoming upon arrival. The staff were very kind and the location was perfect for his...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Ivy Park at San Juan Capistrano is a senior living community set on a beautiful piece of property easily accessible from Interstate 5. The location boasts lovely walking paths and gardens and is near many regional nature trails and parks. It’s only a short distance to many popular restaurants and...
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Unfortunately, some of these have changed over the course of the past year. My ratings reflect where we are now. This is specifically about the memory care wing. Sometimes, communication with the staff is...
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.
Ivy Park of Wellington is a senior living community set in picturesque Laguna Woods. The location boasts coastal amenities and a temperate climate. It’s only a short distance to many popular restaurants and shopping centers. At Ivy Park our seniors are empowered to maximize their independence and...
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Overall the staff is great. My biggest issue is with communication with a resident in memory care. The facility prefers their residents not to have a cell phone but reaching a resident without one is very...
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.
Park View Estates is a warm and welcoming senior community. Conveniently located in Fountain Valley, California and next to Fountain Valley Regional Hospital and Medical Center, Park View Estates offers a continuum of care for our residents to gracefully age in place. Our living options include...
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The entire staff is really nice and helpful. The place is clean and they have a lot of activities for the residents. I would recommend to others.
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.
Embrace Your Golden YearsSeniors of Whittier, California who are looking for an assisted living community with safe, comprehensive care and a wonderfully diverse calendar full of enriching activities and programs need look no further. Here you can immerse yourself in beautifully-decorated...
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I would rate it a 5 on all 8 categories. After a month of living here were very satisfied with our decision. What we like the most about the community is the friendliness of staff and residents. We live in...
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.
Located in prestigious Anaheim Hills, California, The Meridian At Anaheim Hills is a full-service, resort-style retirement community. Whether you are rediscovering what retirement means to you, or looking for a home that provides continuing care, The Meridian At Anaheim Hills has innovative...
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We are really impressed with all of the attendants (example, told them that she liked peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and within 15 minutes she had one for her lunch). The rooms are always clean and a...
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.
Ivy Park at Mission Viejo is a senior living community set on a beautiful piece of property easily accessible from Interstate 5. The location boasts lovely walking paths and is near Lake Mission Viejo and Mission San Juan Capistrano. It’s only a short distance to many popular restaurants and The...
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1. They had a single bed room and my brother is used to living alone. 2. The staff there were very nice. 3. There were a lot of activities going on and they had an ice cream bar area. My brother loves ice...
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.
Centrally located in California's famed Orange County just a short drive from the excitement of Los Angeles and the beauty of the Pacific Ocean, Kirkwood Orange is a well-equipped Assisted Living and Memory Care community offering a full range of supportive care services. Our rare blend of modern...
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Staff were friendly - although they were constantly short staffed. They need more staff for patient support and care so you do not have to wait hours for help.
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.
Beautiful Pet Friendly Assisted Living & Memory Care Senior Living Community Nestled in the East Side of exclusive Costa Mesa.Our award winning community creates a customized service and assistance plan for each resident with a variety of therapies and life enrichment activities. Our...
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I think overall the experience has been good. I would give it a four or five. It was hard for my mom to adjust in the beginning, but it seems like she's getting used to it. The rooms are larger than any of...
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 we know and care about our residents as unique individuals. We honor and affirm their past, present and future. And we believe that growing older is not something to be endured, it's something to be savored and celebrated like life itself. We are committed to knowing and caring for our...
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Very sadly my dad's health declined and he passed away prior to moving into Brookdale. My experience with Brookdale was 100+ percent pleasant. Very very helpful and we were reimbursed fully for the funds my...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Are you looking for an assisted living community where you can redefine your independence?At our community in Santa Monica, California, we can assist you with the little things — like simple housekeeping and meals — and with bathing and getting dressed, too. With assisted living, we customize...
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We looked at five senior living places and chose Walnut Village. It was the only place that people looked up and greeted us as we walked through the facility. We were invited to stay overnight including...
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.
In the heart of Southern California, there's a new concept in retirement living with an award-winning design that wraps cottages and residences around a shop-lined village square and garden courtyards. If you're attracted to that warm sense of belonging that comes from small-town living, you'll...
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What we like the most about The Seville is the proximity, newness, and cooperation. Actually, I will say there was a bit of a lag time in response to calls. So I would put 4 for that. Yes, we would recommend...
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.
The Seville of San Clemente is upscale assisted living and memory care community. The Seville is unique in that it offers a boutique style of management. Its co-founders live local one in San Clemente and the other in San Juan Capistrano. They bring over 30 years of management experience and...
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Lakewood Park Manor truly cares about its residents. From the warm, attentive staff to the great food and fun events, I knew this was the perfect place for my parents. Highly recommend for people who want...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Lakewood Park Manor is a fully licensed independent and assisted living facility. Situated in Downey, we feature first class accommodations and personalized service packages created for each resident. Our services include assistance with dressing, personal hygiene, medication administration, more...

Cost of independent living in Avalon, CA

The average cost of senior living in Avalon is $4,755 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Garden Grove, CA with an average of $4,349 per month.

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

Avalon, CA
$4,755/mo

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

Avalon, CA
$4,755/mo
U.S. national average
$4,211/mo

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

$5,498/mo
Independent Living
$4,755/mo

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

Semi-Private
$2,814/mo
Studio
$4,796/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,097/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,351/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$8,098/mo

Senior living costs in Avalon 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: Avalon, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAvalon, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$4,755/mo$4,762/mo$4,211/mo
Assisted Living$4,251/mo$4,536/mo$4,752/mo
Memory Care$5,498/mo$5,534/mo$5,014/mo
Independent Living
Avalon, CA:$4,755/mo
California:$4,762/mo
U.S.:$4,211/mo
Assisted Living
Avalon, CA:$4,251/mo
California:$4,536/mo
U.S.:$4,752/mo
Memory Care
Avalon, CA:$5,498/mo
California:$5,534/mo
U.S.:$5,014/mo
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Independent living costs in Avalon, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Avalon 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
Avalon, CA$4,582/mo$4,448/mo+3.0%
California$3,684/mo$3,630/mo+1.5%
National$3,259/mo$3,168/mo+2.9%
Avalon, CA
2024 average cost:$4,582/mo
2023 average cost:$4,448/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
California
2024 average cost:$3,684/mo
2023 average cost:$3,630/mo
Percent change:+1.5%
National
2024 average cost:$3,259/mo
2023 average cost:$3,168/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Avalon

Recent reviews for independent living in Avalon

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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Atria San Juan in San Juan Capistrano, CA

5.0
My Dad moved into Atria San Juan. The past year he has declined dramatically. Basically not doing anything at home. We moved him into a Studio. His life is back. He is out everyday. Sitting outside watching the golfers next door. Always sitting with other residents. Eating good meals. He lives ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and welcoming staff and residents. Several reviews praise the warm and inclusive atmosphere at various senior living communities. At Coastal Heights Senior Living, residents and families appreciate the kindness and helpfulness of both the staff and the residents. At Carmel Village, new friendships have been made and the staff ...
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Diverse range of activities for residents. Senior living communities offer a variety of activities to keep residents engaged and active. At Emerald Court, loved ones enjoy a wide range of activities from religious services to arts and crafts. At La Mirada Heights, residents participate in exercises and enjoy socializing with their ne ...
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Upgraded and clean living spaces. Several reviews mention the cleanliness and upkeep of the living spaces at different communities. At Anaheim Villa, the physical facility is described as 'wonderful' and the grounds are filled with trees and flowers. At Bay Towers at Bixby Knolls, residents appreciate the upgraded appliances ...
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Delicious and accommodating dining experiences. Many reviews highlight the importance of quality food in residents' overall satisfaction with their living situation. At La Mirada Heights, the chef accommodates individual preferences and dietary restrictions. At Emerald Court, residents look forward to the nutritious and delicious meals pr ...
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Caring and attentive staff. Several reviews express appreciation for the compassionate care provided by the staff at their community. At Carmel Village, the staff is described as 'wonderful' and 'helpful'. At Coastal Heights Senior Living, the staff go out of their way to make residents' lives easier.
Secure and accessible community amenities. Community amenities such as gyms, transportation services, and laundry facilities provide added convenience and security for residents. At Anaheim Villa, underground parking is available for all residents. At Coastal Heights Senior Living, transportation and weekly housekeeping services are ...
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Avalon independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Avalon independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Avalon, 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 Avalon 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 Avalon partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Avalon, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
29.1%
20.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
43.3%
34.8%
No sugar
No sugar
38.3%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
44.3%
33.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20.9%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Avalon 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 Avalon communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Avalon, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
37.6%
36.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
41.8%
43.8%
Room service
Room service
39.7%
37.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.8%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Avalon 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 Avalon offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Avalon, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
47.2%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.4%
28.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.1%
33.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
49.6%
47.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.8%
49.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55%
54.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.3%
43.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.9%
38.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40.4%
42.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.4%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
44.3%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
28.7%
33.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.7%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Atria Golden Creek, Oakmont of Orange and Sunrise of Yorba Linda are the top-rated independent living facilities near Avalon, California. See full list of communities.
There are 318 independent living facilities near Avalon, California. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Avalon, California are Atria Golden Creek, Oakmont of Orange and Atria San Juan. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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