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10 Best Independent Living Communities in California Valley, CA

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The cost of independent living in California Valley is about $4,335 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 39 options. Read 265 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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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: 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.
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.
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.
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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.
Photo of Annette Lodge
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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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.
Casa de Flores is a newly remodeled assisted living residence located on a beautiful hillside in Morro Bay. The enchanting Spanish décor features a lush courtyard, and elegant living areas with two fireplaces. Every effort is made to maintain a standard of elegant ambience and superlative...
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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
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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.
Solvang Friendship House Solvang Friendship House is an assisted living community located in Solvang, Santa Barbara County, California that provides seniors with a safe and comfortable community that they can call home. Those dealing with Alzheimer's or dementia will find that this community...
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.

Cost of independent living in California Valley, CA

The average cost of senior living in California Valley is $4,335 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Santa Maria, CA with an average of $3,455 per month.

Independent living costs in California Valley, CA, vs. nearby cities

California Valley, CA
$4,335/mo
$3,602/mo

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

California Valley, CA
$4,335/mo
U.S. national average
$4,160/mo

Independent living costs in California Valley, CA, vs. other senior living options

$5,180/mo
Independent Living
$4,335/mo

Independent living costs in California Valley, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,113/mo
Studio
$4,784/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,450/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,494/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,508/mo

Senior living costs in California Valley 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: California Valley, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCalifornia Valley, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$4,335/mo$4,698/mo$4,160/mo
Assisted Living$4,097/mo$4,504/mo$4,703/mo
Memory Care$5,180/mo$5,459/mo$4,954/mo
Independent Living
California Valley, CA:$4,335/mo
California:$4,698/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
Assisted Living
California Valley, CA:$4,097/mo
California:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,703/mo
Memory Care
California Valley, CA:$5,180/mo
California:$5,459/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
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Independent living costs in California Valley, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in California Valley 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
California Valley, CA$4,011/mo$3,951/mo+1.5%
California$3,676/mo$3,585/mo+2.5%
National$3,236/mo$3,151/mo+2.7%
California Valley, CA
2024 average cost:$4,011/mo
2023 average cost:$3,951/mo
Percent change:+1.5%
California
2024 average cost:$3,676/mo
2023 average cost:$3,585/mo
Percent change:+2.5%
National
2024 average cost:$3,236/mo
2023 average cost:$3,151/mo
Percent change:+2.7%
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What families are saying about independent living in California Valley

Recent reviews for independent living in California Valley

Avila Senior Living at Downtown SLO in San Luis Obispo, CA

4.6
I would recommend Avila Senior Living at Downtown SLO. It's a small community feel. If you want extra special food, it may not meet your wants. But the food is cooked fresh and is planned by a nutritionist. You need patience waiting for food to be served sometimes. All of my needs are met and I ...
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A Heavenly Home in Paso Robles, CA

4.8
Kind Caring Concerned Involved Compassionate Great Meals

Ivy Park at Seven Oaks in Bakersfield, CA

5.0
I do recommend this alternative living residence. Ivy Park has all levels of living assistance. It is a well kept facility and the staff have been great. The facility was very well kept and the staff was very helpful in directing us to Veteran funding we did not know about.

California Valley independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in California Valley independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in California 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 California 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 California Valley partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
California Valley, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
8.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
22.2%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
16.7%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30.6%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.3%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in California 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 California Valley communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
California Valley, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
19.4%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
25%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.9%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in California 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 California Valley offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
California Valley, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
30.6%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.2%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.2%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
27.8%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22.2%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.8%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.8%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30.6%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
30.6%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
25%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.2%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30.6%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Merrill Gardens at Santa Maria, The Oaks at Paso Robles and The Oaks at Nipomo are the top-rated independent living facilities near California Valley, California. See full list of communities.
There are 39 independent living facilities near California Valley, California. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in California Valley, California is The Oaks at Paso Robles. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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