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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Borrego Springs, CA

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The cost of independent living in Borrego Springs is about $4,338 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 103 options. Read 2792 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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My father in law has been well cared for. The staff, including the nuns seem very friendly. His room is more than adequate size and is completely furnished.
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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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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It's been a pleasure getting to know The Glen at Scripps Ranch and finding a new home for my Uncle while working with amazing people. We've been to the Glen in recent months, with my parents now living in a...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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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.
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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Catalina Gardens offers single story apartments designed for adults 55+. This small friendly, 30 unit apartment community is set among private courtyards lined with roses. Palm trees and lush landscaping provide a quiet, peaceful atmosphere. We offer the largest floor plans for seniors in Hemet...
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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Hemet Valley’s Best Kept Secret, Hillside Park Apartments, a gorgeous garden community in a lush park like setting, with meandering pathways, sculpted landscape and spectacular panoramic mountain views. Nestled in the quaint Hemet Valley, it is a perfect place for active 55+ adults to call...
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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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They are fantastic! I know that they do bingo and I saw them do some excersises but I'm not there on a regualr basis so I can't speak to the activities. I don't know how they can improve. They're loving and...
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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.
Mountain View ManorOur facility offers. 24hr. on staff Caregivers, 3 Nutritious meals a day, Snacks available between meals, Housekeeping, Laundry, Interactive programs, On site salon, And much more.Millie Newsom has been in the field of assistant living, Alzheimer's, Memory Loss, and Dementia...
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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.
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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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I am overly pleased with the care my mother has been receiving at this home. I knew I loved it as soon as I walked into the kitchen and there was an overwhelming smell of a delicious home cooked meal. I also...
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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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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.

Cost of independent living in Borrego Springs, CA

The average cost of senior living in Borrego Springs is $4,338 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Westmorland, CA with an average of $1,138 per month.

Independent living costs in Borrego Springs, CA, vs. nearby cities

Borrego Springs, CA
$4,338/mo
$4,418/mo

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

Borrego Springs, CA
$4,338/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

Independent living costs in Borrego Springs, CA, vs. other senior living options

$5,292/mo
Independent Living
$4,338/mo

Independent living costs in Borrego Springs, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,371/mo
Studio
$4,898/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,505/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,658/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$8,134/mo

Senior living costs in Borrego Springs 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: Borrego Springs, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBorrego Springs, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$4,338/mo$4,696/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$4,158/mo$4,503/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$5,292/mo$5,456/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Borrego Springs, CA:$4,338/mo
California:$4,696/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Borrego Springs, CA:$4,158/mo
California:$4,503/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Borrego Springs, CA:$5,292/mo
California:$5,456/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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Independent living costs in Borrego Springs, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Borrego Springs 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.

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Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Borrego Springs, CA$3,641/mo$3,552/mo+2.5%
California$3,692/mo$3,631/mo+1.7%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Borrego Springs, CA
2024 average cost:$3,641/mo
2023 average cost:$3,552/mo
Percent change:+2.5%
California
2024 average cost:$3,692/mo
2023 average cost:$3,631/mo
Percent change:+1.7%
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2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

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What families are saying about independent living in Borrego Springs

Recent reviews for independent living in Borrego Springs

Crest View Manor, Inc. in Escondido, CA

5.0
My mom really liked Crest View Manor. It has a great staff and is very clean. I would definitely recommend Crest View Manor to anyone. They were great. Unfortunately my mom was there during Covid, so there wasn't too much activities taking place. But it was a great facility.

The Palms at La Quinta

3.7
The facility is clean. They have an ambassador program for new residents. However, my ambassador has yet to show up. Their Handbook is sparse and does not give a new person needed information. Only about half of the residents are interactive with new residents. The weekly menus could use more ...
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Belmont Village Sabre Springs in San Diego, CA

4.7
They are short staffed at this time so sometimes her meals are cold and she has to send them back. Also it does not seem like they are cleaning deep enough due to the lack of workers. They do make sure that my loved ones room is clean however the common areas are not so up kept. The staff have ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and welcoming staff. Numerous reviews mention the friendly and approachable nature of the staff at various communities, such as Atria Hacienda and Holiday The Springs of Escondido, creating a positive living experience for residents and their families.
Delicious meals and diverse dining options. Residents appreciate the quality and variety of meals offered at communities like Atria Park of Vintage Hills and Westmont of Escondido, which contributes to their overall satisfaction and enjoyment of their living situation.
Cleanliness and upkeep of facilities. Reviews consistently highlight the cleanliness and maintenance of the communities, such as The Remington Club and Revel Palm Desert, creating a comfortable and inviting living environment for residents.
Engaging social activities and events. Communities like Revel Palm Desert and Atria Palm Desert offer a wide range of activities and events to keep residents active and engaged, enhancing their overall living experience.
Supportive community atmosphere. Reviews demonstrate the importance of a strong community spirit, as seen at Solstice at El Cajon, Cypress Court, and Westmont of Escondido, where residents and their families feel welcomed and included.
Professional and attentive care services. Residents and their families express their appreciation for the attentive care services provided at communities like The Carlotta and Silvergate Retirement Residence - San Marcos, ensuring their loved ones receive the best possible care.
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Borrego Springs independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Borrego Springs independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Borrego Springs, 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 Borrego Springs 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 Borrego Springs 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
26.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
46.7%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
44.4%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
45.6%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.6%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Borrego Springs 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 Borrego Springs communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Borrego Springs, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
43.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
46.7%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Borrego Springs 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 Borrego Springs offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
48.9%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36.7%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.1%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
56.7%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56.7%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
47.8%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
46.7%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
45.6%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
53.3%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
54.4%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
44.4%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
36.7%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Frequently Asked Questions

Cypress Court, Atria Palm Desert and Solstice at El Cajon are the top-rated independent living facilities near Borrego Springs, California. See full list of communities.
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The best independent living facilities near you in Borrego Springs, California are Solstice at El Cajon, Westmont of Escondido and Vineyard Ranch at Temecula. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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