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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Carpinteria, CA
The cost of independent living in Carpinteria is about $5,265 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 14 options. Read 148 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 loved one has passed away last year. But she was in a great location and facility at the end. Based on the experience we had with Cliff View Terrace we would 100% recommend this community to other...
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.
Cliff View Terrace residents become part of our family. Our goal is for our residents to feel that Cliff View Terrace is home. The luxurious yet comfortable accommodations and caring staff with decades of experience distinguish Cliff View Terrace as the premier facility in Southern California. ...
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We moved our dad from another facility to the The Artesian of Ojai 2 1/2 years ago and we are so glad we did! The staff TRULY CARE. The home-like layout of the buildings is perfect. His favorite activities...
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.
Nestled in the breathtaking Ojai Valley, The Artesian of Ojai Senior Living is more than just a place to live-it's a vibrant community where each resident is valued, celebrated, and embraced like family. Surrounded by stunning natural beauty, our community offers the serenity of the outdoors...
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For the most part I am very pleased with the facility. Most of the staff are pleasant and helpful when needed. There are a few who could use help with their response to residents.
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.
Live life in style at Villa Santa Barbara, where residents can soak up the Southern California sun and enjoy desired amenities and services fit for the American Riviera. Our goal is to enrich the lives of our residents by providing an environment that is physically, mentally, spiritually and...
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The staff are always willing to help you and front desk is always there. Daily activities but they could do more diverse activities. Staff to drive them to appointments. Food is good and the facility...
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.
GranVida is a community, a neighborhood of like-minded people who enjoy the uniqueness and beauty of coastal living. Like Carpinteria itself, GranVida embodies small town friendliness, hospitality and social inclusion. As the only senior living and memory care community in Carpinteria, GranVida...
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It is a lovely facility. It is an older estate donated by the family years ago to be an assisted living home. It almost could operate as a bed and breakfast, it is that nice. A couple of things we learned...
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.
Alexander Gardens is a spectacular historic home nestled in the Mission area of downtown Santa Barbara, amongst lush, stunning gardens. Concern for the care and needs of seniors has been a hallmark of Alexander Gardens, since the original family built 'casitas' for their elderly loved ones....
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LOVE Wood Glen Hall! A perfect place for family/loved ones. We pre-viewed 9 other facilities in the SB area for our mother and this is the ONLY one that felt like home. The ambiance is cheerful, full of...
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.
Nestled in the foothills with a spectacular view of the blue Santa Barbara Mountains, cooled by ocean breezes, ringing with the genial laughter of family and friends, and typifying the gracious, relaxed and respectful service you are right to expect, Wood Glen Hall is a home you can make your...
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Everything is working out very well for my mother here. They provide excellent care. The community looks great. The staff is friendly and helpful. There are nice activities and good food. So far we 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.
At Home In Ojai is the most family oriented assisted living community in the Ojai valley. We have worked hard to make this your home - - a place where you find love, peace of mind and respect. We are licensed for 48 beds, but the rooms are grouped in fours located in different sections...
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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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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 can't say enough wonderful things about the staff at Autumn Years. I have personally looked at several facilities and hands down Autumn Years is the best! The staff is so warm and caring. They treat their...
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.
Casablanca is a 24 hour residential community located in Ventura County. We are competitively priced. Our program is designed to meet the needs of individuals with memory loss or cognitive impairment. The atmosphere at Casablanca is secure, loving and stress free. Our staff is trained to meet the...
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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.
A nationally accredited continuing care retirement community, The Samarkand’s scenic 16-acre campus offers views of both the beautiful blue Pacific and the Santa Ynez Mountains. We offer a residential setting for every aspect of retirement. Residential styles availableCottages, villas and...
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They are very good but they are more expensive. My parents chose it years ago. First they went to the independent living and then the assisted living and then my father went in to the skilled nursing. They...
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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To: "Room for improvement" 1. Our residential unit has the microwave below the counter. I do not know that all units have this arrangement, but they are being upgraded and remodeled constantly. 2. ...
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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Cost of independent living in Carpinteria, CA
The average cost of senior living in Carpinteria is $5,265 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Solvang, CA with an average of $4,473 per month.
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What families are saying about independent living in Carpinteria
Recent reviews for independent living in Carpinteria
Wellness Care Senior Living at Ojai in Oak View, CA
5.0
My mom has been at Autumn Years for over a year now. They have been unfailingly warm and helpful, to us as well as to her. We took care of Mom for two years and understood that it wouldn't be an easy matter to work with her emotional swings, yet the staff at Autumn Years has been beyond ...
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Aegis of Ventura
4.9
The administrative staff are very friendly, helpful, and caring. The community was great! This is the best of the best, and worthwhile for your family.
The food didn't look like the advertisement, but the food still was good though.
The Gables of Ojai
5.0
This is truly an amazing community. I'am extremely pleased with everything they have done for us. You feel like your a vacation, the community looks like a resort. My mother is doing very well, she loves it. The staff is wonderful, they are caring for her very well. She is trying many daily ...
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Carpinteria independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Carpinteria independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Carpinteria, 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 Carpinteria 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 Carpinteria 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
23.1%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
53.8%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
38.5%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
53.8%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
30.8%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Carpinteria 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 Carpinteria communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Carpinteria, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
30.8%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30.8%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
46.2%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Carpinteria 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 Carpinteria offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Carpinteria, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
61.5%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
38.5%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
46.2%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30.8%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
61.5%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.8%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
61.5%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.5%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
53.8%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
53.8%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
53.8%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
38.5%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.1%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
61.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Cliff View Terrace, Palms at Bonaventure and The Artesian of Ojai are the top-rated independent living facilities near Carpinteria, California. See full list of communities.
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