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The cost of independent living in Buena Vista is about $4,123 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 271 options. Read 4194 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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I like that care that is given here from the great staff. It is nice to see that she is happy with the care that she is receiving. The community is clean and she is happy with the menu of the health meals...
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.
You'll love living in the luxurious Summerset Senior living community in historic downtown Lincoln, Ca. Our community offers spacious studio, 1 bedroom and two bedroom apartments, with many helpful amenities and fun activities.
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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
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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.
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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What a blessing, I am so happy to consider The Joy Family Center as extended family, the staff consistently demonstrates outstanding care, patience , kindnesses and professionalism to all of the residents....
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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Staff works very well with family. Have no rules with family on visits or bringing in patients favorite food to share meals with family. If allowed ,may also check patient out for short visits. There are...
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.
Sunshine Manor is a charming assisted living residence located in the heart of El Dorado County.  Our 14-bed country home  has recently undergone numerous upgrades and improvements.  We graciously provide services for both ambulatory and non-ambulatory residents in either...
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The place is beautiful and the service is excellent. My mom loves the food! She participates in some activities and has made a lot of friends.
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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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They are great people. Our mama is in memory care so she is more care than assisted living..it is very costly but we are older now too. We would absolutely recommend this community to other families. They...
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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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
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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
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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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The staff seem to truly care about the residents. The owners invited me to eat lunch and the food was top notch. The view from moms room was amazing, I got her a nice easy chair recliner and she loves to...
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.
Located in San Andreas, we are a small Assisted Living facility in the foothills of northern California.  Country Haven is operated by 2 Registered Nurses who have over 20 years of combined experience caring for people.
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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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Very homey and staffs are very warm welcoming... Very clean environment and the care that they render is more than satisfactory... We are glad we put our Mom in here... The community is also quiet and...
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.
New West Haven is El Dorado County's Premier Assisted Living and Adult Day Program. Our mission is to improve the quality of life of seniors and their families by offering affordable and flexible senior housing solutions. Come for the Day, Short-term Stay or Move Right In! To provide the most...
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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.
Season’s at Laguna Ridge is Elk Grove’s premier 55+ affordable luxury communities. Season’s at Laguna Ridge was built in 2008 and has been the talk of the town every since. With spacious 1 and 2 bedroom floor plans and ample amenities we are sure to fit all your needs. We are conveniently located...
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: 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 very happy residing in this community. The staff has been so wonderful. I really appreciate how perfect and nice the staff has been they are very responsible. I prepare my own meals and really enjoy...
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.
The right floorplan...the right style...the right location...the right community...for those adults 55+ and older! Vintage At Laguna offers exactly what you're looking for in a home. From Smoke Free,spacious floorplans that your budget will love, to our caring and attentive management team, our...
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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, 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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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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So far we've been very pleased with how things are going at Gold Country. We moved my loved one here after her care needs exceeded what her previous community was able to provide, and so far Gold Country has...
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.
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.
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I toured numerous facilities. The rooms are fairly large. It is clean, but older. The staff is friendly and caring. I normally drop in unannounced and have not found any unpleasant surprises. I needed a...
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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.

Cost of independent living in Buena Vista, CA

The average cost of senior living in Buena Vista is $4,123 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Escalon, CA with an average of $3,195 per month.

Independent living costs in Buena Vista, CA, vs. nearby cities

Buena Vista, CA
$4,123/mo
$4,159/mo

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

Buena Vista, CA
$4,123/mo
U.S. national average
$4,176/mo

Independent living costs in Buena Vista, CA, vs. other senior living options

$4,868/mo
Independent Living
$4,123/mo

Independent living costs in Buena Vista, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,788/mo
Studio
$5,241/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,564/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,678/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,962/mo

Senior living costs in Buena Vista 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: Buena Vista, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBuena Vista, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$4,123/mo$4,717/mo$4,176/mo
Assisted Living$4,160/mo$4,515/mo$4,718/mo
Memory Care$4,868/mo$5,484/mo$4,972/mo
Independent Living
Buena Vista, CA:$4,123/mo
California:$4,717/mo
U.S.:$4,176/mo
Assisted Living
Buena Vista, CA:$4,160/mo
California:$4,515/mo
U.S.:$4,718/mo
Memory Care
Buena Vista, CA:$4,868/mo
California:$5,484/mo
U.S.:$4,972/mo
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Independent living costs in Buena Vista, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Buena Vista 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Buena Vista, CA$3,345/mo$3,197/mo+4.6%
California$3,693/mo$3,633/mo+1.7%
National$3,257/mo$3,166/mo+2.9%
Buena Vista, CA
2024 average cost:$3,345/mo
2023 average cost:$3,197/mo
Percent change:+4.6%
California
2024 average cost:$3,693/mo
2023 average cost:$3,633/mo
Percent change:+1.7%
National
2024 average cost:$3,257/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Buena Vista

Recent reviews for independent living in Buena Vista

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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Eskaton Cameron Park

4.3
We would recommend Eskaton based on overall quality of care and relative value compared to alternatives. Relative good "bang for the buck".

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Diverse activities and events for residents. Many reviews mention the variety of activities and events offered at different communities, such as singing, games, movies, and outings, which help residents stay engaged and active. For instance, at Truewood by Merrill, Modesto, residents enjoy live music and regular trips, while at Casa De ...
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Helpful and caring staff members. Reviews consistently praise the kindness and dedication of staff members at various communities. At Solstice at Auburn, for example, the staff have gone above and beyond to make residents feel welcome and comfortable, and at The Park at Modesto, the staff are described as 'warm and welcoming ...
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Clean and well-maintained living spaces. Several reviews mention the importance of cleanliness and upkeep in the residents' overall satisfaction with their community. For instance, at El Dorado Estates, the facility is described as 'very nice and clean', while at Gold Country Senior Living, the rooms are praised for being spacious ...
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Delicious and accommodating meals. Quality meals and accommodating dietary needs are highlighted in many reviews. At Atria Rocklin, for example, the chef accommodates special diets, and at The Landing at Carmichael, the meals are compared to those of a restaurant.
Supportive and inclusive community atmosphere. Reviews often mention the sense of community and support among residents. For instance, at Revel Lodi, residents are described as looking out for one another, while at Truewood by Merrill, Modesto, the residents are friendly and free to have small dogs.
Access to transportation and medical services. Several reviews mention the convenience of having transportation and medical services available on site or nearby. For example, at Truewood by Merrill, Roseville, the bus service is provided for residents, while at The Atrium at Carmichael, the proximity to medical facilities is noted.
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Buena Vista independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Buena Vista independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Buena Vista, 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 Buena Vista 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 Buena Vista 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
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Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
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34.5%
No sugar
No sugar
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Vegetarian
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Availability of select dining options in Buena Vista 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 Buena Vista communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
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Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
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Room service
Room service
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Availability of select programs and activities in Buena Vista 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 Buena Vista offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
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Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.4%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
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Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.3%
47.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
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Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
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Piano or organ
Piano or organ
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Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
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Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
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Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
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Live performances
Live performances
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46.9%
Dances
Dances
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Fitness center
Fitness center
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Fitness classes
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Oakmont of Westpark, Atria Carmichael Oaks and Ivy Park at Roseville are the top-rated independent living facilities near Buena Vista, California. See full list of communities.
There are 271 independent living facilities near Buena Vista, California. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Buena Vista, California are Oakmont of Carmichael, Sunrise of Fair Oaks CA and Atria Rocklin. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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