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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Cherokee, CA

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The cost of independent living in Cherokee is about $4,425 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 11 options. Read 155 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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Everyone is very kind and helpful. The food is very good. Many activities to choose from. I lived at another Independent living facility for a year. Sycamore Glen is far Superior!!
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.
Located amid the tree-filled beauty and serenity of Chico, California. Sycamore Glen blends sophisticated services with resort-style ambiance as Butte County's premiere Active Senior Community. Our warm, friendly, and professionally trained staff has established a fine reputation for providing...
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66 Floor plans available
9.8
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5 to all. What we like the most about the Westmont of Chico community is that the staff is very friendly helpful and prompts. She really enjoys the food as well
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.
Nestled in Sierra Sunrise Village, overlooking California Park Lake in Chico, Ca. The Terraces Retirement Community offers residents comfort, and well being in a pleasant active environment. The Terraces Retirement Community offers three lifestyle choices for your enjoyment and peace of mind:...
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66 Floor plans available
7.9
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I would recommend this community to anybody. I was reluctant at first, and was only open to a few months trial. Now I think community as my home! ?? I have made many friends with residents and staff.
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.
Country Crest is a smaller scale community, located in a peaceful, country setting amongst the oak trees in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. We offer assisted living services and are proud to announce the opening of our memory care community!We strive to create a lifestyle of...
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It was an excellent place when we moved her in there, but they've changed owners and now the cleanliness is not the way it was shorter on staff.
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.
Discover the New Roseleaf OrovilleWe are thrilled to announce exciting updates to Roseleaf Oroville! With our new establishment, we have taken steps to enhance the experience and care we provide to our residents by dedicating separate spaces for Assisted Living and Memory Care, ensuring tailored...
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We have found that Atria Paradise, CA was the best place for mother compared to the other facilities in the area. She stayed there 10 months. She became more social as time went on. We were glad that she...
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.
Nestled in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains lies Atria Paradise, an independent and assisted living community for active older adults in historic Butte County. As part of the Chico metropolitan area, Atria is located near restaurants, medical centers, shops, museums, places of worship...
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I really loved the staff. So kind, so helpful. And I loved the homey environment, bright and light, lots of windows. And they welcomed me all the time because I was there a lot. Sometimes stayed over with my...
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.
Tucked into the foothills of Northern California, Prestige Assisted Living at Oroville is located in an ideal location near Oroville Hospital and is within a mile of restaurants, banking, shopping, skilled nursing and medical offices. Strolling through our beautifully landscaped grounds helps to...
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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: 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: 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.
Bunny's Leisure Apartments is a 55 and over, independent senior housing community located in Oroville, Butte County, CA. The community itself is located overlooking a serene river that offers great views. The city of Oroville is an Indian founded city that is located off the base of the foothills...
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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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Cost of independent living in Cherokee, CA

The average cost of senior living in Cherokee is $4,425 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Gridley, CA with an average of $3,507 per month.

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

Cherokee, CA
$4,425/mo
$4,425/mo

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

Cherokee, CA
$4,425/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

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

$4,979/mo
Independent Living
$4,425/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,494/mo
Studio
$5,173/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,702/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,236/mo

Senior living costs in Cherokee 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: Cherokee, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCherokee, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$4,425/mo$4,697/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$4,366/mo$4,503/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$4,979/mo$5,458/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Cherokee, CA:$4,425/mo
California:$4,697/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Cherokee, CA:$4,366/mo
California:$4,503/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Cherokee, CA:$4,979/mo
California:$5,458/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in Cherokee, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Cherokee 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
Cherokee, CA$3,600/mo$4,393/mo-18.0%
California$3,340/mo$3,240/mo+3.1%
National$2,927/mo$2,836/mo+3.2%
Cherokee, CA
2024 average cost:$3,600/mo
2023 average cost:$4,393/mo
Percent change:-18.0%
California
2024 average cost:$3,340/mo
2023 average cost:$3,240/mo
Percent change:+3.1%
National
2024 average cost:$2,927/mo
2023 average cost:$2,836/mo
Percent change:+3.2%
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What families are saying about independent living in Cherokee

Recent reviews for independent living in Cherokee

Westmont of Chico

4.9
This staff is wonderful. The setting is beautiful. The food is good too. Everyone treats you nicely and friendly! The transportation & shopping is excellent! The swimming pool is so good during the summer time. The technology class is really helpful. Overall it’s a lovely place!

Lighthouse at Chico

4.1
It is generally a good experience. The staff was caring and helpful. Biggest problem was they were struggling to keep the number of staff up to needed levels. My loved one needed more encouragement to participate in the activities that they had provided.

Marbella Oroville

3.9
This facility has been pretty adequate. The staff are very friendly. Housekeeping is provided and is pretty thorough, they keep my loved one's room pretty clean. Communication with the family is good. Overall, they're doing their best. One thing I would mention is that I feel like my loved one ...
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Cherokee independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cherokee independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cherokee, 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 Cherokee 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 Cherokee partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Cherokee, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.2%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
55.6%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
55.6%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
66.7%
33.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Cherokee 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 Cherokee communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Cherokee, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
44.4%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
55.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
44.4%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
44.4%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cherokee 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 Cherokee offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Cherokee, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
55.6%
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
55.6%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55.6%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
55.6%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
55.6%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.4%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.6%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
55.6%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
55.6%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.2%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.4%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Sycamore Glen Retirement, Westmont of Chico and Country Crest Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Cherokee, California. See full list of communities.
There are 11 independent living facilities near Cherokee, California. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Cherokee, California are Sycamore Glen Retirement and Westmont of Chico. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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