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The cost of independent living in Cherokee is about $4,454 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 10 options. Read 154 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 Sycamore Glen Retirement
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Sycamore Glen has been a wonderful senior living experience for my Mom. The staff has been exceptional in aiding this stage of life. They are kind, supportive, attentive and caring individuals from the...
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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2020 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.8
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26 reviews
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26 reviews
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Brought my parents to visit & everyone was so friendly here. My mom have a friend that lives here so we join her for lunch here and there. The servers & staff are always so sweet to us. The food is great...
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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Photo of Pacifica Senior Living Country Crest
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66 Floor plans available
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68 reviews
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When we decided to find a home for my mother-in-law we looked at several places in Oroville. We settled on Pacifica Senior Care Country Crest because it has all requirements needed for mom. The facility is...
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.
Pacifica Senior Living 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!Pacifica strives to...
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The staff and care team are amazing !! My dad is really thriving at Roseleaf . I've never had an issue with dad's care or safety which is very important to me .
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 Roseleaf in Chico, California “We treat every individual as such.“Person-centered care was developed by professional care providers who have worked for many years to improve the lives and outcomes for individuals with dementia. We agree that the best level of care is tailored to each...
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19 reviews
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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.
Roseleaf Oroville is located in historic Oroville, California. Our community, like all Roseleaf locations, provides assisted living and memory care to older adults. It boasts of beautiful gardens, with expansive views of the Table Mountain, the Forebay, and the valley, and covered patios that...
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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
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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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
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.

Cost of independent living in Cherokee, CA

The average cost of senior living in Cherokee is $4,454 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Marysville, CA with an average of $3,486 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Cherokee, CA vs. nearby cities

Cherokee, CA
$4,454/mo
$4,454/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Cherokee, CA vs. the state and national average

Cherokee, CA
$4,454/mo
U.S. national average
$4,033/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Cherokee vs. other types of senior living

$4,985/mo
Independent Living
$4,454/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Cherokee, CA by room type

Semi-Private
$4,451/mo
Studio
$5,154/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,672/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,646/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Cherokee

Recent reviews for independent living in Cherokee

Windchime of Chico

5.0
My brother was a resident at Windchime of Chico and everything was great for him. I am so grateful for the care that he received at this facility.

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!

Prestige Assisted Living at 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
30%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
60%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
60%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
70%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10%
8.5%
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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
50%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
50%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
50%
17%
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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
60%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
70%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
60%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
60%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
60%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
60%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
45.7%
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Sycamore Glen Retirement, Westmont of Chico and Prestige Assisted Living at Chico are the top-rated independent living facilities near Cherokee, California. See full list of communities.

There are 10 independent living facilities near Cherokee, California. See the full list.

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