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9 Best Independent Living Communities in Cayton, CA

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The cost of independent living in Cayton is about $4,033 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 9 options. Read 28 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 Hilltop Springs Senior Living
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1 - 7 I rate a 5. Value for the money I'm not sure. I have made no comparisons with other homes. We are very pleased by the facility, the staff is very nice, the people living here have been very welcoming...
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.
At Hilltop Springs, we are dedicated to providing the highest quality of care for each of our residents. We take a person-centered approach when caring for your loved one. Person-centered care embraces the social, psychological, spiritual, and physical well-being of each individual.Our commitment...
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Photo of Sierra Oaks Assisted Living and Memory Care
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They've been awesome. Mom seems to get along well with staff and they seem to interact with her on a professional but friendly level. Overall, and under the circumstances, it has been a very pleasant...
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.
Welcome Home! Sierra Oaks is located in a quiet country setting nestled in the far northern end of the Sacramento Valley. The mild climate and beautiful scenery such as Mt. Shasta, Mt. Lassen, Shasta Lake, Whiskeytown Lake and The Trinity Alps are but a few of the attractions that make Redding...
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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
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 Lavender Hills Assisted Living II
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.
Photo of Lavender Hills Assisted Living III
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.
Photo of Lavender Hills Assisted Living LLC
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.
Photo of The Vistas Assisted Living and Memory Care
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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.
Opening Soon!     Redding's newest Assisted Living & Memory Care Community is scheduled to open fall 2007. The Vistas Assisted Living & Memory Care is situated on 4.4 beautifully landscaped acres, and is located on the corner of Heritagetown Drive and Hartnell, in Redding,...
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Cost of independent living in Cayton, CA

The average cost of senior living in Cayton is $4,033 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Dana, CA with an average of $1,083 per month.

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

Cayton, CA
$4,033/mo
$3,959/mo

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

Cayton, CA
$4,033/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

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

$5,861/mo
Independent Living
$4,033/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,113/mo
Studio
$5,659/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,995/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,995/mo

Senior living costs in Cayton 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: Cayton, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCayton, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$4,033/mo$4,696/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$4,443/mo$4,503/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$5,861/mo$5,456/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Cayton, CA:$4,033/mo
California:$4,696/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Cayton, CA:$4,443/mo
California:$4,503/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Cayton, CA:$5,861/mo
California:$5,456/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Cayton

Recent reviews for independent living in Cayton

Sierra Oaks Assisted Living and Memory Care in Redding, CA

4.8
We recently had to move my mom to a new assisted living facility because she needed an increased level of care and we needed to find something more affordable. She was previously at a very nice aesthetic facility, but was not getting the care she needed and it was costing much more than we could ...
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Hilltop Springs Senior Living in Redding, CA

4.0
We had a great tour and an easy move in, once state rules were followed. My friend has had a hard time adapting to this lovely place,even though the staff is very caring and trying hard to help. The meals must be pretty good as she eats them all up. She is encouraged to participate in all the ...
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Cayton independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cayton independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cayton, 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 Cayton 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 Cayton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Cayton, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.6%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.6%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
14.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
14.3%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.3%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Cayton 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 Cayton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Cayton, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
28.6%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cayton 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 Cayton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Cayton, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
28.6%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.3%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.3%
33%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.6%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
28.6%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.6%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.6%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
14.3%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.6%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
28.6%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
14.3%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
14.3%
46.4%
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Hilltop Springs Senior Living, Sierra Oaks Assisted Living and Memory Care and Washington Manor are the top-rated independent living facilities near Cayton, California. See full list of communities.
There are 9 independent living facilities near Cayton, California. See the full list.
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