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The cost of independent living in Castroville is about $5,763 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 163 options. Read 1766 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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Photo of Ellore Senior Living
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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.
Discover a new vision of luxury senior living, now brought to life at Ellore Senior Living. Built from the ground up, with modern interiors by March and White Design, Ellore Senior Living is thoughtfully crafted for older adults who seek a lifestyle of abundant style, wellness, and social...
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Photo of Morse Court Apartments
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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
Care types provided by this community
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 Central Park Apartments
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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 The Terraces at Los Altos
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.
Photo of Private Res "A Room with a view"
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.
Private-Relaxing-Rural Home with a Room for Rent in the Los Altos Hills.            Enjoy the view of the bay from this tree filled property with deer, rabbits, birds and crickets.  Sit out on the lovely deck or in the open air sitting...
Photo of Terman Apartments
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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 Moldaw Family Residences a CCRC
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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.
Located in beautiful Palo Alto on the Taube Koret Campus for Jewish Life, Moldow Family Residences aims to be a "place where your spirit can thrive." We offer a complete care system for senior adults. Our independent living apartments cater to active adults. The maintenance-free units vary in...
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Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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 Castroville, CA

The average cost of senior living in Castroville is $5,763 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hollister, CA with an average of $4,050 per month.

Independent living costs in Castroville, CA, vs. nearby cities

Castroville, CA
$5,763/mo
$5,023/mo

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

Castroville, CA
$5,763/mo
U.S. national average
$4,161/mo

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

$6,335/mo
Independent Living
$5,763/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,048/mo
Studio
$6,576/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,769/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,950/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,672/mo

Senior living costs in Castroville 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: Castroville, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCastroville, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$5,763/mo$4,717/mo$4,161/mo
Assisted Living$4,930/mo$4,515/mo$4,706/mo
Memory Care$6,335/mo$5,483/mo$4,956/mo
Independent Living
Castroville, CA:$5,763/mo
California:$4,717/mo
U.S.:$4,161/mo
Assisted Living
Castroville, CA:$4,930/mo
California:$4,515/mo
U.S.:$4,706/mo
Memory Care
Castroville, CA:$6,335/mo
California:$5,483/mo
U.S.:$4,956/mo
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Independent living costs in Castroville, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Castroville 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
Castroville, CA$3,998/mo$4,140/mo-3.4%
California$3,692/mo$3,631/mo+1.7%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Castroville, CA
2024 average cost:$3,998/mo
2023 average cost:$4,140/mo
Percent change:-3.4%
California
2024 average cost:$3,692/mo
2023 average cost:$3,631/mo
Percent change:+1.7%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Castroville

Recent reviews for independent living in Castroville

Golden Heritage Living in San Jose, CA

5.0
This place is an excellent facility that specializes in the care of Chinese speaking people. It is well maintained and the staff is always ready to help. My mom lived there until she passed .

Ivy Park at Monterey

4.9
Our 98 year old mother moved into Ivy Park this past spring. She really enjoyed the lovely environment; her apartment, the facility and its’ grounds. The staff members were all warm, kind, caring, patient and respectful. Our mother’s condition did fail after a few months due to her underlying ...
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Whispering Pines Inn, LLC in Hollister, CA

5.0
Whispering Pines Inn has devotedly served the San Benito County for over 26 years. The management & staffs are caring & very responsive to their elderly residents. Being a caregiver is not an easy task. You have to have the heary & compassion which I have seen with the employees as well ad ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and welcoming staff. Many reviews mention the friendly and approachable nature of the staff at various communities, including Atria Evergreen Valley, Westmont of Morgan Hill, and Atria Willow Glen, where residents and their families feel comfortable and at ease.
Reasonable pricing and value for money. Several reviews highlight the affordability of communities like Ivy Park at Milpitas, Holiday Warburton Place, and BridgePoint at Los Altos, where residents and their families find the cost to be reasonable for the services and amenities provided.
Convenient access to activities. Residents appreciate the variety of activities offered at communities such as Dominican Oaks, Merrill Gardens at Gilroy, and Atria Willow Glen, which cater to different interests and abilities, allowing them to stay engaged and active.
Clean and well-maintained facilities. Reviews consistently praise the cleanliness and upkeep of communities like Westmont of Morgan Hill, Ivy Park at Milpitas, and BridgePoint at Los Altos, with residents expressing satisfaction with the tidiness of their living spaces and common areas.
Flexible meal options and quality dining. Communities like Atria Willow Glen, Merrill Gardens at Gilroy, and Holiday Warburton Place offer a range of meal choices and accommodations to cater to residents' dietary preferences and restrictions, resulting in enjoyable dining experiences.
Communication and collaboration with families. Many reviews emphasize the importance of clear and consistent communication between communities and families, as seen at Holiday Warburton Place, BridgePoint at Los Altos, and Merrill Gardens at Gilroy, where families feel informed and involved in their loved one's care.
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Castroville independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Castroville independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Castroville, 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 Castroville 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 Castroville partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Castroville, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.2%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
32.1%
34.5%
No sugar
No sugar
28.4%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.1%
33.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.7%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Castroville 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 Castroville communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Castroville, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.4%
36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
32.8%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
28.4%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.1%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Castroville 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 Castroville offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Castroville, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
37.3%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.6%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.9%
33.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
34.3%
47.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.3%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
39.6%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.4%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.3%
38.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
32.1%
41.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
34.3%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
36.6%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
21.6%
33.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.9%
39.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.8%
46.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Westmont of Morgan Hill, Belmont Village San Jose and Ivy Park at San Jose are the top-rated independent living facilities near Castroville, California. See full list of communities.
There are 163 independent living facilities near Castroville, California. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Castroville, California are Westmont of Morgan Hill and Sunrise of Sunnyvale. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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