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The cost of independent living in Barro is about $3,119 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 175 options.

Read 2517 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 Santa Rosa, Napa and Petaluma.

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Photo of Aegis of Pleasant Hill
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44 Floor plans available
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The experience of touring facilities to find a fit for your loved ones can be a very overwhelming. My husband and I via Oates 8 different ones and then narrowed it down to 3. Aegis was one of our top ones...
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.
Aegis of Pleasant Hill is a warm and friendly retirement community located in the heart of Contra Costa County. Our community is designed with a classic English influence with well appointed living rooms, spacious apartments with views and a flowering fountain courtyard for gardening and quiet...
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Photo of Merrill Gardens at Lafayette
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77 Floor plans available
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My wife and I are staying here and the location is great it's right downtown. We are in the independent living and they come clean our room once a week and do the linens. They have lots of daily activities...
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.
Situated between Berkeley and Walnut Creek in Contra Costa county, Merrill Gardens proudly offers senior living for the Lamorinda area in the heart of downtown Lafayette. Enjoy being centrally located within walking distance to local shops, restaurants and art galleries. The Lafayette Library and...
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1515 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
7.0
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18 reviews
7.0
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Generally, very happy with Merrill. Good amount of activities. Care is good. The caregivers get to know mom so that personal touch/relationship is good. I have gotten calls when they can't find her (in the...
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.
Merrill Gardens at Rockridge is designed to fit in with the beautiful homes in the area. Enjoy the local cafes, gourmet restaurants, bookstores, and antique shops. It's right across the street from The Ridge, a brand new upscale shopping center. The community features spacious apartments with...
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The Tiffany Court staff is wonderful to my Mom. My Mom needed assisted living with memory care, and Tiffany Court at Kingston is the unicorn for our family. Private rooms with private bathrooms and...
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.
TIFFANY COURT is a unique assisted living community, located in the heart of beautiful Walnut Creek. Our intimate size, elegant homelike environment, and unsurpassed location make Tiffany Court the number one choice for seniors in Contra Costa County. Tiffany Court resident independence is...
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1414 Floor plans available
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I'm glad that my loved ones moved in here. My loved ones really like the community. There is a health provider that comes on site and this is a big plus that the doctor can see my loved ones on site in...
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.
Nestled in the foothills of Walnut Creek, Byron Park is the premier choice for senior living in the East Bay. Since 1991, our dedicated staff has been serving the community with both independent and assisted living, creating a vibrant and safe atmosphere for residents to thrive. Invigorating...
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9.1
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25 reviews
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The accommodations are terrific. Very clean and attentive staff. Good meals. The director [name removed] is very knowledgeable and [name removed] the care director is also great to work with! No complaints.
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.
The Lodge at Piner Road is Santa Rosa's newest assisted living and memory care community. We will offer 3 meals daily, all utilities (except phone), Wi-Fi, cable TV, weekly housekeeping, linen service, laundry service, scheduled transportation and a full-time activities program. We are located...
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Photo of Sycamore Hills By the Bay
9.0
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9.0
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My rating for Sycamore Hills by the Bay is solid 5. Since I have moved in I am very pleased with my choice: building inside and outside property are kept well and clean. Manager, [name removed] is very nice...
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.
We are a senior community for those who are the age of 62 or better. We are a market rate community located in Hercules, California, in a very convenient location with easy access to Highway 80 and Highway 4. We are very close to shopping, parks and recreation.
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Photo of Acacia Glen Senior Apartments
8.5
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6 reviews
8.5
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This is not a assistant living facility, but it is 55 and older. The only thing bad about this place is that they raise the rent every year of 7% which causes some people to have to move. They keep it up. I...
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.
Acacia Glen is a recently built forty-one unit apartment complex for active, independent seniors.  Acacia Glen is designed for discerning senior citizens who desire high quality living with enhanced interior design features. For medical and dental care you couldn't ask for a more convenient...
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Photo of Greenhills Care Home
8.0
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25 reviews
8.0
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5 on all questions. They provided great care and were always professional. Yes, we would recommend Greenhills Care Home to other families based on the experience so far and already have several times to...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Photo of Creekwood Senior Home
8.0
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8.0
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I feel very happy that I had her there. They excellent cared of her in every way. She was always clean, neat, comfortable, and well cared for. The staff was kind. and I visited her regularly, so she received...
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.
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Photo of Rose Haven
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 Cedars
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.
Photo of Spring Lake Village
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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 Badger Creek
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, 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.
Photo of Napa Valley Adventist Retire
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 Vigil Light 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.
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.
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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.
Varenna is a premier retirement community situated on a lush 29-acre campus. Developed by Oakmont Senior Living, Varenna provides quality, comfort and a continuum of care with five-star services and amenities. Here, an active lifestyle promotes independence which is enhanced by an array of...
Photo of Oakmont of Varenna, a CCRC
1515 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
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.
Varenna, one of the nations most luxurious retirement communities offering five-star services and amenities with a continuum of care in the heart of Santa Rosa, Sonoma County's wine country. You will find an inviting, supportive and active resort lifestyle, located on 30 acres of exceptional...
Photo of Redwood Community-Scientists
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 Bethlehem Towers Inc
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: 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 Redwood Meadows Senior Apts
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 Med - USA Residential Care Facility
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.

Cost of independent living in Barro, CA

The average cost of senior living in Barro is $3,119 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include St. Helena, CA with an average of $3,119 per month.

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

Barro, CA
$3,119/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

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

$6,600/mo
Independent Living
$3,119/mo

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

Studio
$3,167/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,392/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,451/mo

Senior living costs in Barro 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: Barro, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBarro, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$3,119/mo$4,174/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$6,446/mo$6,206/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,600/mo$7,329/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Barro, CA:$3,119/mo
California:$4,174/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Barro, CA:$6,446/mo
California:$6,206/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Barro, CA:$6,600/mo
California:$7,329/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Barro, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Barro 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
Barro, CA$3,518/mo$3,792/mo-7.2%
California$3,889/mo$3,874/mo+0.4%
National$3,400/mo$3,307/mo+2.8%
Barro, CA
2024 average cost:$3,518/mo
2023 average cost:$3,792/mo
Percent change:-7.2%
California
2024 average cost:$3,889/mo
2023 average cost:$3,874/mo
Percent change:+0.4%
National
2024 average cost:$3,400/mo
2023 average cost:$3,307/mo
Percent change:+2.8%
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What families are saying about independent living in Barro

Recent reviews for independent living in Barro

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.

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

Carlton Senior Living Pleasant Hill

5.0
I think they do a fantastic job at Carlton Senior Living! I helped find this place for a friend, and our experience has been a very good one. It's a beautiful facility, and the staff are all very kind, caring, and professional. They've got all sorts of activities, good food, and a great social ...
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Barro independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Barro independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Barro, 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 Barro 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 Barro partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Barro, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
24.1%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
43.1%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
39.7%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
44.8%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.4%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Barro 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 Barro communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Barro, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
36.2%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
43.1%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
42%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
27.6%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Barro 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 Barro offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Barro, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
46.6%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.3%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29.9%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.5%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
47.7%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52.3%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.4%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.9%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40.8%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
46%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
27%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.7%
40.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
46%
47.6%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Vacaville Village Senior Living, The Heritage Downtown and Aldersly, a CCRC are the top-rated independent living facilities near Barro, California. See full list of communities.
There are 175 independent living facilities near Barro, California. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Barro, California are The Heritage Downtown and Cogir of Rohnert Park Senior Living. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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