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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Bear Valley, CA
The cost of independent living in Bear Valley is about $3,154 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 57 options. Read 338 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.
As you explore independent living near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Mariposa, Bear Creek and Lake Don Pedro.
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9.5
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44 reviews
Everyone has been very responsive to questions or situations. I am always kept advised about my mom and what is going on. I highly recommend The Hampshire to others looking.
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.
The Hampshire is built on beautiful grounds in the green heart of California's agricultural Central Valley, you'll love the graceful elegance and friendliness of your new home. We're just minutes from shopping, dining, healthcare and wonderful regional entertainment.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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9.5
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27 reviews
Worked very hard to meet expectations. My brother made a few good friends who he went back to visit after he was able to move back into his home.
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 Modesto, California, The Stratford at Beyer Park sets the standard for Assisted Living by providing assistance with housing, personalized supportive services, and health-related care, we help preserve your loved one's dignity and independence. We will handle the housekeeping chores,...
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9.5
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29 reviews
Just this past December, I needed to find a place for my Dad as he could no longer live alone. I had done my research and visited MANY different senior living facilities ranging from Madera all the way to...
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 in the Central Valley of California, Cogir of Cedar Creek is a senior living home providing independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Surrounded by green grass and full trees, the care home features a safe comforting homelike environment. Cogir of Cedar Creek’s team aims to...
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9.3
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26 reviews
I had a few issues throughout the time my mom was there. A few times I felt her personal care was not being taken care of, such as her teeth not brushed, her hair not combed, and her personal belongings...
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 stunning landscaped campus of Casa De Modesto assisted living is in the heart of Modesto and is home to over 200 residents. Your loved one will be surrounded with the fragrant smells of flowers, plants that are enjoyable to look at, and trees that provide shade during leisurely walks through...
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33 Floor plans available
9.2
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17 reviews
The facility offers a lot of fun activities, and the staff is kind and caring. Of special note is the food. The menu is different every week, and the food and desserts are delicious!
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.
Park Merced is an assisted living community in the beautiful area of Merced, California. It is within a residential neighborhood located just outside San Francisco, providing you with easy access to parks, water activities, entertainment and much more. You'll choose from several floor plans and...
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9.0
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5 reviews
The Staff is very helpful and considerate and I have nothing but high praise for everyone working there. The facility is so clean and that was the main reason we chose them initially. I would highly...
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.
Paramount Court of Turlock is situated among a charming community near Modesto, California. Our assisted living apartments provide sought after amenities including an Assisted Living Federation of America award winning dining program. Every room has been carefully detailed to give residents...
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8.7
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24 reviews
Okay. Staff is helpful. Helps me out. I'm paralyized from the waist down. Food is not good though. Have to order off a limited side menu to replace what is served as a regular meal. Place is kept clean....
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 Astoria Oakdale, we’re dedicated to treating people like family.This is at the heart of what we do, and has been our company's highest goal for nearly 35 years! For us, it's a joy and privilege to hear our residents’ life stories, see their smiles and share life together.Our community is home...
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8.6
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25 reviews
It was a very positive experience and they were very helpful in helping us make adjustments. Yes we would recommend it to others. Sonora is a beautiful city in the lower Sierras and Skyline Place is in....
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.
Welcome to Skyline Place, a senior living community that puts relationships first. We hear, again and again, that walking through our front door feels a lot more like walking into grandma and grandpa’s house than walking into a nursing home. That’s because our residents and staff sincerely care...
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8.5
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10 reviews
this place is so much like home it is clean the food is home cooked activities such as bingo and trivia are grandpas favorite the staff truly make you feel like family i highly recommend this five star...
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.
Lifespring Senior Campus is an assisted living facility located in the quiet community of Turlock, CA. We take a pro-active approach to providing our residents with the physical and social activities that make a world of difference in their quality of life. Through onsite hands-on activities,...
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8.2
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54 reviews
My aunt wanted to move back to California to be near family. She is 89 years old and very picky and wants things done her way. Pacifica’s employees always try to satisfy her requests but not always as fast...
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.
Welcome to Pacifica Senior Living Merced, a beautifully appointed senior living community that elevates assisted living, memory care, and respite care to a new standard of excellence.Offering affordable fees for our Heartland™ Assisted Living and Legacies™ Memory Care programs, Pacifica Senior...
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8.0
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8 reviews
Of all the care facilities that we visited, we were most impressed with Foothill Village Senior Living Community in Angels Camp, CA. Upon contacting them we were introduced to[name removed] who took us on...
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.
Foothill Village is a warm, friendly, and active senior living community offering a full range of senior retirement accommodations and services. Our retirement village is ideally located in Historic Angels Camp, home of the Calaveras County Jumping Frog Jubilee. Foothill Village is nestled in...
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The community is like an apartment setting. They have a nice backyard with tables to be able to sit. The staff was very friendly and nice. The care manager was very good. we would have liked to see the...
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.
Welcome to Sonora Senior Living. We are a Senior Living Community for people who may need some help or a lot of help with activities of daily living or just want a break from the responsibilities of keeping up their own home. Some of our residents just need a break for a short time due to health...
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6.7
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7 reviews
They did an awesome job. Very caring and accommodating for our needs. Always felt welcomed. We've had to move our loved one to be closer to home, but I really wish we could have kept her there.
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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Everybody is really friendly and the community is very beautiful. The cottages are small and the community is gated. I would definitely recommend this community to others
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Come home to Arbor Manor and enjoy the tranquility of this lovely community, our one bedroom one bath single story cottage style homes have plenty of closet space, washer and dryers, ceiling fans and private patios. Housekeeping is included twice per month at no extra charge! Our cottage style...
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My mother was in Samaritan village assisted care unit, country manor, for about 19 months. The caregivers are excellent. They are all wonderful and compassionate people. The med check people are also...
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.
Samaritan Village is a planned community for a new generation of seniors. We offer peace of mind, a full spectrum of life-enriching activities and all the expected amenities without an entrance fee. Our broad range of lifestyle options offer a wide variety of choices to suit most any senior...
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They are doing a great job! Stacey keeps a pretty good eye on things. She checks in on her fairly often. If they need anything they always have a call button. She likes the food, she says it's very good....
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.
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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I have lived here at Castle Vista for one year. The duplexes are very spacious and it is a quiet community. I have met many nice people and really enjoy the activities. The maintenance is great. I don't have...
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.
Castle Vista is a retirement community located in beautiful Atwater, California. This residential area is pleased to offer a number of duplex accommodations for active seniors 55 years or older seeking to make the most of their retirement years. Situated in 77 acres of lush, landscaped...
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.
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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally 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.
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.
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.
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.
Cost of independent living in Bear Valley, CA
The average cost of senior living in Bear Valley is $3,154 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include University of California-Merced, CA with an average of $2,515 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Bear Valley, CA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Bear Valley, CA vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Bear Valley
Recent reviews for independent living in Bear Valley
Cogir of Cedar Creek in Madera, CA
5.0
When I arrived here at Cedar Creek, I was diagnoses with stage 4 Parkinson. I have lived here for over 10 years I have enjoyed every day. I am now stage 1-2. I am a president of resident council, ambassador and gold keg
Castle Vista in Atwater, CA
5.0
I have lived at Castle Vista since April 2014. It is a great place to retire. The residents are caring and friendly. I have made many friends here. The maintenance is excellent. One phone call is all you need if you have a problem. There are daily activities. Always something fun to do. I have a ...
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Skyline Place in Sonora, CA
5.0
Our Mom spent 4 1/2 years at Skyline Place and recently passed away there. We have nothing but praise for the staff. They loved and cared for her like family. The facility and services were excellent. Mom raved about Skyline to everyone she met. We are grateful for their care for our dear Mom.
Bear Valley independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bear Valley independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bear Valley, 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 Bear Valley 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 Bear Valley partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Bear Valley, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
6.4%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25.5%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
23.4%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.7%
32.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.4%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Bear Valley 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 Bear Valley communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Bear Valley, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.9%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
21.3%
42.5%
Room service
Room service
27.7%
36%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.5%
16.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bear Valley 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 Bear Valley offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Bear Valley, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
25.5%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
19.1%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
19.1%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
34%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
34%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
38.3%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29.8%
42%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.7%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23.4%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
29.8%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
31.9%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
19.1%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
19.1%
39.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Hampshire, Stratford at Beyer Park and Cogir of Cedar Creek are the top-rated independent living facilities near Bear Valley, California. See full list of communities.
There are 57 independent living facilities near Bear Valley, California. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Bear Valley, California are Stratford at Beyer Park and Cogir of Cedar Creek. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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