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The cost of independent living in Chittenden is about $4,254 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 11 options. Read 98 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 Merrill Gardens at Gilroy
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66 Floor plans available
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Like everywhere, some employees are fantastic, others less so, and some are somewhere in between. But overall, we feel like she is in good hands. I would recommend Merrill Gardens at Gilroy to others...
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.
Merrill Gardens at Gilroy is a gated senior community set on a tranquil five-acre tract near downtown Gilroy. Enjoy a plethora of relaxing activities and attractions — art and food festivals, boating, hiking areas, golf and shopping. The team provides a high level of services, including diabetic...
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Photo of Vista Harden Ranch
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8.0
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8.0
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Some of the caregivers deserve a strong 5. Others deserve maybe a 3 or 4. Overall, I feel the staff is stretched too thin, and mom does not get the personal attention she needs. But maybe that's the way it...
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 our community, you can do more of what you love.If you’re living a mostly independent lifestyle, but you could use an extra hand with some of your day-to-day activities, our retirement community with both assisted living and memory care could be right for you. Here it’s all about choices—your...
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6.8
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Glen Loma Apartments do not have any activities for the seniors living here nor do they provide meals. There are not health care workers on site either. Overall the staff members working here are great. ...
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.
Now Leasing!Welcome to Glen LomaWelcome to Glen Loma Ranch offering a community for seniors. Seniors can enjoy exclusively senior buildings with one and two bedroom apartments! Conveniently located near a bus stop, park, schools and other services, our beautiful property has excellent amenities...
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My father moved to Whispering Pines Inn since 2011 and he has baseline mild dementia but loves to walk around/wanders. He could no longer be alone in his home so we searched several care homes in the Bay...
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.
Thank you for your interest in Whispering Pines Inn, the most exclusive and innovative 36-bed Assisted Living Facility in San Benito County. We are proud to provide seniors with an active, quality and enriched lifestyle.Whispering Pines Inn is fully secured, locked perimeter facility. Situated 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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WHEN VISITING MY GRANDFATHER I WAS GREETED WITH A SMILE AND WAS DELIGHTED TO SEE HOW CLEAN THE FACILITY WAS. EVERYONE I PASSED HAD A SMILE AND WAS SUPER NICE MY GRANDFATHER LOOKED SO HAPPY AND WAS ENJOYING...
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.
Montecito Manor Montecito Manor is an assisted living community located in the scenic mountainside town of Watsonville, Santa Cruz County, California. This residence is a specialized memory care center for seniors living with dementia and Alzheimer's. The center is near Flodberg Park and several...
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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.
Valley Heights, a privately owned “Apartment Community” for Independent Seniors, provides accommodation and services to meet the needs and expectations of active seniors. Valley Heights provides services that eliminate the time consuming tasks of everyday life. Our clean, spacious apartments come...
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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: 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
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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.

Cost of independent living in Chittenden, CA

The average cost of senior living in Chittenden is $4,254 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include San Juan Bautista, CA with an average of $4,097 per month.

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

Chittenden, CA
$4,254/mo
$4,318/mo

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

Chittenden, CA
$4,254/mo
U.S. national average
$4,149/mo

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

$4,704/mo
Independent Living
$4,254/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,598/mo
Studio
$4,458/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,365/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,000/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Chittenden over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Chittenden

Recent reviews for independent living in Chittenden

Ivy Park at Salinas

5.0
Friendly staff, clean facility, and proactive. I would recommend to others. I picked this community because of the atmosphere and pricing.

Merrill Gardens at Gilroy

4.8
This is a good community to live. My loved one was able to make friends quickly here, and they feel safe. The staff communication with the family has been good and they have been responsive to our questions about our loved one. There are three meals a day served and there are choices for the ...
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Sunshine Villa, A Merrill Gardens Community in Santa Cruz, CA

4.6
The facility is circular and beautifully Victorian surrounding a sunny lush garden courtyard. Setting is on a hill three blocks from the ocean. There is always a friendly receptionist close to the entrance to greet you and who always answers the phone when you call. Everyone one on the staff ...
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Chittenden independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Chittenden independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Chittenden, 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 Chittenden 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 Chittenden partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Chittenden, CANational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18.2%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
9.1%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.2%
32.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.1%
8.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Chittenden 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 Chittenden communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Chittenden, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
9.1%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
18.2%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
9.1%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.1%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Chittenden 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 Chittenden offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Chittenden, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
18.2%
44.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
9.1%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
27.3%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
18.2%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
27.3%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
9.1%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
9.1%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
18.2%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
18.2%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
18.2%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
9.1%
31.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
18.2%
45.8%
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Westmont of Morgan Hill, Merrill Gardens at Gilroy and Madonna Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care are the top-rated independent living facilities near Chittenden, California. See full list of communities.

There are 11 independent living facilities near Chittenden, California. See the full list.

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