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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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Head and shoulders above the others. The staff is attentive well trained and cares a great deal, always available to assist when needed. Beautiful well maintained grounds for the enjoyment of all, with lots...
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.
Primrose was created by John Wotring as a means to care for his parents who both have Alzheimer's. It arose from the love in John's heart for his mom and dad. Our goal is to create an environment that supports and nurtures the well being of those with memory loss. Our programs are individually...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: 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.
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.
Westlake Springs Retirement. Although the Springs enjoys country views of rolling hills and green farmlands, the property is near shopping, a short distance from a medical complex and a short putt to the newest golf course. You can participate in a wide range of activities, both in-house and away...
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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.
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.
A New Begining For Your Retirement Living. Westlake Wine Country House is a luxury congregate retirement facilit located 46 miles northeast of San Francisco, in the historic town of Sonoma. Sonoma's climate is ideal for retirement living. The temperature in summer seldom reaches 95 degrees and in...
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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
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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.
Aegis of Napa, in the heart of the wine country, consists of 34 assisted living studio and one-bedroom apartments, and an additional 14 apartments for residents with Alzheimer's disease and other dementia. This beautifully designed, Victorian-style building uses Individualized Service Plans to...
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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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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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Honestly, for what they charge it's a great place. The staff are all very nice. My biggest problem is that none of them are medically trained and therefore shy away from proper care of anything having to do...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
The Meadows of Napa Valley is a not-for profit Multi-Level Retirement Community that offers spacious, well-appointed apartment homes, fine dining prepared by our Executive Chef, a wealth of service and amenities, supportive services, and an on-campus health care continuum. All apartments 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.
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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.
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My father is doing well at this community. The staff do all they are suppose to for my father. It is a clean facility and they maintain my father's room. The meals are good for my dad. I would recommend this...
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.
Welcome to Mirabel Lodge 'Aging with dignity' Mirabel Lodge is a 31 bed Residential Care Facility For The Elderly providing senior living in comfort, love and style in a 9000 square foot home situated on approximately 1.5 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens. Mirabel Lodge is a offers 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.
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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.

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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