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The cost of independent living in Avalon is about $4,755 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 318 options. Read 6116 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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Very clean facility. Are people I have come in contact with here been very friendly and helpful. Would highly recommend.
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.
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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: 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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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.
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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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Our loved one appreciates the staff members they are very friendly. We think that she feels safe at the community, and we would recommend Huntington Terrace North to others.
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.
It's Your Time - Make it the Best Time of Your Life! This unique setting makes it easy for you to enjoy the very best in your senior years. We've set the stage for your active lifestyle. Enjoy all the modern conveniences you need to make life easy for relaxing with family and friends - for...
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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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I really like that the staff is caring, and they do provide good care, especially for the value. They don't charge you for any extra care that you need. In terms of improvement, definitely more activities...
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.
Villa Redondo is an intimate and elegant assisted living facility in Long Beach, CA. We pride ourselves in providing care you can trust. Our relaxed beachside community is located blocks away from Belmont Pier, attracting residents with its warm weather, restaurants, and entertainment...
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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.
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My mother lived with our family for 18 years until she needed more help than we could provide. We found Crofton Manor and couldn't be more delighted. The team at Crofton Manor create a very home like...
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.
When you first enter Crofton Manor Inn you see the warmth and caring of our staff and residents.  We are you answer to affordable senior living.  When you walk into our common areas, dining room and apartments you feel the ambiance of home.  You notice residents with smiles and a...
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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.
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My Mom just moved into Hacienda Grande four days ago. Although a huge adjustment in her life, I think her new residence will work fine for her. The administrator in charge, Marianne Hodel, is super -...
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.
Our 24-hour staff and caregivers are sensitive to the individuality and unique needs of our residents. You will enjoy our rose garden entrance and enclosed patio.  We provide private and shared rooms with private bath, individuality controlled heat and air conditioning, and...
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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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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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Occasionally, the community has issues with smell. The staff could be better about communicating with the families. Sometimes, when they are training care giving staff, it seems they could be a bit more...
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.
Carson Senior Assisted Living Carson Senior Assisted Living is an assisted living community located in Carson, California, in Los Angeles County and home to over 91,000 people. Carson is a great shopping town, about 14-miles from LAX, and residents will find a lot of great stores, shops,...
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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.
Nestled in the heart of Torrance, this cozy, contemporary community offers city convenience with seaside charm. Pacific Inn features 134 premier, independent, full-serivce senior apartments. This three-story community is surrounded by more than two acres of meticulously manicured grounds and...
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I toured Huntington for my mother, and overall, I think it was a very nice community. The rooms seemed a little secluded to me, and more apartment-like than in some other communities I had visited. My mom is...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Huntington Retirement Hotel offers a luxurious home for our residents.  Tastefully decorated rooms and one bedroom suites, complete with kitchenettes, are available in a variety of sizes and decor.  We offer an elegant dining room and a variety of common areas for different...
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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.
Huntington Westminster is very serene and blessed with greenery and flowers. We have areas to share with neighbors and get to know everyone at the Sunroom Café, BBQ area, swimming pools, hut tub and clubhouse. Although, we only accept cats as pets, I hope you will see all the unique things our...
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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.

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
$4,212/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$4,212/mo
Assisted Living$4,251/mo$4,537/mo$4,753/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.:$4,212/mo
Assisted Living
Avalon, CA:$4,251/mo
California:$4,537/mo
U.S.:$4,753/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.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
29.1%
20.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
43.3%
34.8%
No sugar
No sugar
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31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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Pureed meals
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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
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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.
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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
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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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