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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Carson, CA

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The cost of independent living in Carson is about $4,752 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 624 options.

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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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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
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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: 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.
Alterra Wynwood is an assisted living residence that is purposefully designed to meet the needs of the frail elderly in a comfortable, home-like environment. Alterra Wynwood features a “neighborhood” concept, with six small neighborhoods of resident rooms clustered around dining and living...
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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 Coventry Heights
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 New Horizon Lodge
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 Huntington Westminster
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.
Huntington Westminster is very serene and blessed with greenery and flowers. We have areas to share with neighbors and get to know everyone at the Sunroom Café, BBQ area, swimming pools, hut tub and clubhouse. Although, we only accept cats as pets, I hope you will see all the unique things our...
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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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Photo of Sunrise Senior Residential Care
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.
Photo of Westside Jewish Ctr 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.
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.
Photo of Wilshire Vista Manor/Beverly Hills Senior Care
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The Wilshire Vista Manor is a great place. It is conveniently located and well managed. The staff is friendly, caring and professional. My loved one sleeps most of the time, so, I don't know exactly about...
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 Fullerton Villa
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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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
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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: 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, 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.
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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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 Sunny Hills Assisted Living and Memory Care
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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They really are a great facility! They work so incredibly hard to accomodate needs, and fix any issues. They communicate really well, too. I visit twice a week, and have no complaints about their care or...
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.
Sunny Hills welcomes you at the front door with familiar sights, sounds and aromas of home. There are freshly baked cookies at the Bistro, lively conversations in the parlor, laughter in the library and a helping hand when you need it.
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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...

Cost of independent living in Carson, CA

The average cost of senior living in Carson is $4,752 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include San Bernardino, CA with an average of $3,888 per month.

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

Carson, CA
$4,752/mo
U.S. national average
$3,532/mo

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

$7,603/mo
Independent Living
$4,752/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,636/mo
Studio
$4,697/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,873/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,015/mo

Senior living costs in Carson 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: Carson, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCarson, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$4,752/mo$4,144/mo$3,532/mo
Assisted Living$6,464/mo$6,307/mo$5,909/mo
Memory Care$7,603/mo$7,557/mo$7,121/mo
Independent Living
Carson, CA:$4,752/mo
California:$4,144/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
Assisted Living
Carson, CA:$6,464/mo
California:$6,307/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Memory Care
Carson, CA:$7,603/mo
California:$7,557/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
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Independent living costs in Carson, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Carson 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
Carson, CA$4,630/mo$4,425/mo+4.6%
California$3,916/mo$3,864/mo+1.4%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Carson, CA
2024 average cost:$4,630/mo
2023 average cost:$4,425/mo
Percent change:+4.6%
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 Carson

Recent reviews for independent living in Carson

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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Brookdale Gardens of Tarzana

5.0
I have no complaints about the care my mother has been receiving at this community. The housekeeping does a great job at keeping her bedroom nicely maintained as well as the rest of the building. The staff have been very friendly and are always attentive to her needs. I overall have been very ...
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The Reserve at Thousand Oaks

4.8
I would recommend you come here to live. There are nice accommodations, and the entire community is very nice. There are three meals a day, activities, exercises, movies, housekeeping, and linen changing that is included in the monthly fee. They have a washer and dryer in my unit and a ...
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Carson independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Carson independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Carson, 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 Carson 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 Carson partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Carson, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.5%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
41.6%
35.8%
No sugar
No sugar
38.1%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.1%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20.3%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Carson 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 Carson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Carson, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
36%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
39.7%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
38.4%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.5%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Carson 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 Carson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Carson, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
43.4%
46.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.3%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.8%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.8%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.3%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.1%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
32.2%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.9%
43.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.2%
48.4%
Live performances
Live performances
42.8%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
29.7%
34.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.1%
40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.9%
47.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Atria Golden Creek, The Villas By Astoria Park and Holiday Simi Hills are the top-rated independent living facilities near Carson, California. See full list of communities.
There are 624 independent living facilities near Carson, California. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Carson, California are Atria Golden Creek, Holiday Simi Hills and Oakmont of Orange. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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