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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Brea, CA

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The cost of independent living in Brea is about $4,011 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 73 options. Read 1589 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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Photo of Amerige Villa
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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To me, they were very reliable. They kept communication going between myself and what was going on with my loved one. I would recommend it. It was difficult to move in during quarantine, but during that...
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.
Retirement Living-A true retirement center empowers you to retire from some of the daily chores of laundry, cooking and cleaning so you can truly relax and spend your time however you choose. Assisted Living-Many of us need a hand with everyday activities as we get older. We want you to be safe...
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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: 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
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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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.
Heritage Village Anaheim Senior Apartments in Anaheim offers independent living options for residents aged 55+. Just minutes from the 5, 57, 91 and 22 freeways.Pet friendly senior apartments featuring large private patios and balconies with private storage, 24-hour maintenance, free coffee and...
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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.
Photo of Fullerton Villa
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.
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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.
This property has been designated for Seniors Only by the City of Anaheim Housing Authority.Quiet 11 unit complex, Apartments located on 2nd floor. Complex has elevator access in addition to the stairs.Near Lincoln and Brookhurst and Shopping and Bus Lines. Great freeway access. Entry off of...
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Photo of Casa Santa Maria Apartments
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.
Photo of Heritage Park Senior Apartments
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.
Our residents enjoy the opportunity to create the lifestyle they desire. If you are looking for a community to call "home"where you can make good friends, have fun, keep active, relax and enjoy life, then Heritage Park is the right community for you!! Please contact s today, we will be happy to...
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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.
Anyone looking to live out their retirement years in a welcoming and friendly community should consider the Dorado Senior Apartments located in charming Buena Park, Orange County, CA. Life does not get much better then life in this wonderful town, with so much to do seniors 55 and older and their...
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My parents received excellent care here. I’ve referred them to others and they had a similar experience as well. [name removed] is a valuable nursed in the healthcare community. She is always available to...
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.
Walnut Villa offers the highest level of care in a residential setting. We offer an alternative to a skilled nursing facility. While providing 24 hour care, we strive to provide a place of love and compassion. Walnut Villa's sunny gardens offer a wonderful place for the resident to relax....
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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.

Cost of independent living in Brea, CA

The average cost of senior living in Brea is $4,011 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Chino, CA with an average of $3,622 per month.

Independent living costs in Brea, CA, vs. nearby cities

Brea, CA
$4,011/mo
$4,061/mo
$4,125/mo

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

Brea, CA
$4,011/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

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

$4,847/mo
Independent Living
$4,011/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,203/mo
Studio
$5,182/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,754/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,031/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$7,336/mo

Senior living costs in Brea 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: Brea, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBrea, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$4,011/mo$4,697/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$4,051/mo$4,503/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$4,847/mo$5,458/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Brea, CA:$4,011/mo
California:$4,697/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Brea, CA:$4,051/mo
California:$4,503/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Brea, CA:$4,847/mo
California:$5,458/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in Brea, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Brea 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
Brea, CA$3,461/mo$3,542/mo-2.3%
California$3,692/mo$3,631/mo+1.7%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Brea, CA
2024 average cost:$3,461/mo
2023 average cost:$3,542/mo
Percent change:-2.3%
California
2024 average cost:$3,692/mo
2023 average cost:$3,631/mo
Percent change:+1.7%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Brea

Recent reviews for independent living in Brea

Kirkwood Orange

5.0
My loved one received excellent, loving care from the Kirkwood family. I highly recommend this facility. The staff is very responsive to all my concerns. I highly recommend this facility. My loved one was very happy there.

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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Brea independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Brea independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Brea, 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 Brea 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 Brea 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
30.8%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
52.3%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
46.2%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
55.4%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Brea 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 Brea communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Brea, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
43.1%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
46.2%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
43.1%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
24.6%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Brea 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 Brea offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
50.8%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
32.3%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.4%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
56.9%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50.8%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
67.7%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.6%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
32.3%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
43.1%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
49.2%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
49.2%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
30.8%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.7%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
49.2%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

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