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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Bucktown, CA

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The cost of independent living in Bucktown is about $4,514 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 432 options.

Read 7341 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 Napa, Vacaville and Davis.

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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: 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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Our loved one lived here for 3 years, 1 year in assisted living and 2 years in the senior apartments and we would recommend for others to consider this community for their loved ones. The environment was a...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
We are family owned and operated for over 30 years. Our residents are well cared for by kind, caring and qualified employees. We have a complete dietary department with cooks who are experienced with elderly dietary needs and preferences. Our residents themselves have created our menu with a...
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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: Assisted Living, 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.
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...
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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.
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...
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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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Photo of Golden Home Extended Care, Inc
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.
A Golden Home Extended Care, Inc. is a senior assisted living facility and micro community located in Marin County. A Golden Home is located at 1234 Las Gallinas Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94903. It is a beautiful apartment-style community just minutes away from the nearest hospital. This...
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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.
Photo of Moraga Royale
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.
Just minutes from Danville and Walnut Creek, this is the home you’ve been looking for -- a lifestyle that is comfortable, yet affordable. Nested among beautifully aged trees in a quiet neighborhood, most apartments offer a private balcony or patio- many with views of our enchanted gardens or...
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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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I chose this community because it was recommended that my mother needed memory care. The care was very giving, but we were asked to hire overnight caregivers because she would get up night,which was an...
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.
'Residents are the heart of our community.'  AlmaVia of San Rafael is a faith-based, non-profit Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) which includes independent and assisted living, as well as a specialized area for memory care called, Bridgehaven. We offer studio,...
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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: 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.
Nazareth House, San Rafael, opened in 1962 is a nonprofit retirement home offering full-service residential care and assisted living for approximately 126 residents. It is one of 58 facilities throughout the world owned and operated by the Sisters of Nazareth. Our aim is to provide for the...
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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: 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.
Here at St. MichaelÆs, we cater to residents who need a secure and safe place to spend their golden years. Our caring staff greets each resident in the morning with a smile. We offer numerous recreational activities that residents can partake in, and we encourage families to get involved as well....
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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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
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.
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, 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.
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.

Cost of independent living in Bucktown, CA

The average cost of senior living in Bucktown is $4,514 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Napa, CA with an average of $3,119 per month.

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

Bucktown, CA
$4,514/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

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

$6,695/mo
Independent Living
$4,514/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,452/mo
Studio
$4,072/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,951/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,166/mo

Senior living costs in Bucktown 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: Bucktown, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBucktown, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$4,514/mo$4,174/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$5,741/mo$6,206/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,695/mo$7,329/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Bucktown, CA:$4,514/mo
California:$4,174/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Bucktown, CA:$5,741/mo
California:$6,206/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Bucktown, CA:$6,695/mo
California:$7,329/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Bucktown, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Bucktown 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
Bucktown, CA$3,949/mo$3,858/mo+2.4%
California$3,916/mo$3,864/mo+1.4%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Bucktown, CA
2024 average cost:$3,949/mo
2023 average cost:$3,858/mo
Percent change:+2.4%
California
2024 average cost:$3,916/mo
2023 average cost:$3,864/mo
Percent change:+1.4%
National
2024 average cost:$3,416/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Bucktown

Recent reviews for independent living in Bucktown

WellQuest of Granite Bay

4.2
The newness of the facility really stood out to us along with the variety of unit sizes they had available and the meal service.

Chateau On Capitol Avenue in Sacramento, CA

5.0
My 91 year old mother has been at Chateau on Capitol Ave. for about six months and has adapted well. She has made many new friends and is enjoying life there. The staff are very attentive and I'm impressed that every staff member calls her by name. It is a personal touch that I find endearing. ...
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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.

Bucktown independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bucktown independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bucktown, 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 Bucktown 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 Bucktown partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Bucktown, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23.1%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
41.4%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
37%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
43.3%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20.4%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Bucktown 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 Bucktown communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Bucktown, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
36.8%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.6%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
41.2%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
26.2%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bucktown 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 Bucktown offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Bucktown, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
44.4%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.2%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.6%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48.1%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52.3%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.8%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40.3%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
47%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
45.6%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
29.4%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29.2%
40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
46.1%
47.6%
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Oakmont of Westpark, Cardinal Point CCRC and Cogir of Brentwood are the top-rated independent living facilities near Bucktown, California. See full list of communities.
There are 432 independent living facilities near Bucktown, California. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Bucktown, California are Cogir of Brentwood, The Heritage Downtown and Ivy Park at Sacramento. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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