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The cost of independent living in Collins is about $3,119 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 431 options.

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Photo of Alvarado Senior Living
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8.6
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I have found the care staff to be extremely caring and patient with my mother, who can be quite a handful, and the rest of the staff are always very helpful. The facility and rooms are perfectly pleasant and...
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 Union City is an assisted living senior community that is located in Union City, California. What makes our community unique is its program that is designed to enrich the body, mind, and soul. For the mind, Pacifica Senior Living Union City offers services such as...
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8.5
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I recently visited a dear friend who moved here last May. She invited me to a Hawaiian-themed party organized by the company. I was truly touched by the warm atmosphere they’ve created for assisted living...
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.
At Ivy Park at Hayward, we promote independence through a vibrant, active and healthy senior living community.Ivy Park at Hayward's greatest asset, and the key to our success, is our people and their devotion to our residents. We strive to hire and retain caregivers who demonstrate heart, who...
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8.5
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The facility is about 5 years old so still "new". It is well laid out, the memory care unit has two common areas for activities and another area for small groups. There is an outdoor secured and sheltered...
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.
Belmont Village Albany, affiliated with the University of California, Berkeley*, offers a collaborative experience that embraces Albany’s community-oriented character while sharing the benefits of university affiliation. The best-in-class community offers Independent Living, Assisted Living and...
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8.5
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We are very pleased with our mother staying at Aegis. The facility is like a small hotel with a spacious single occupancy room. There are comfortable spaces for visitation. The staff are kind and helpful....
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.
Nestled in the beautiful tri-city valley, Aegis of Fremont is a new, luxuriously appointed assisted living community. Our building is designed on a smaller scale so it is more homelike and promotes socializing between staff and residents. With such amenities as aromatherapy, massage, a full...
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55 Floor plans available
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8.5
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All a 5 everything has been amazing. I was hesitant on the cost at first but once we got them there I saw how much work they do and how involved and personable the staff was. It has been great
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Cogir of Vacaville is an independent and assisted living community in Vacaville, California. The community features widespread trees and multicolored flowers that contrast the neutral colors of the building to offer a nice balance between comfort and vibrancy. Extensive services and amenities are...
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I visited a friend here and felt reassured that my friend has been well taken care because of the interactions I had with the staff. They were friendly, energetic, and genuinely interested in knowing each...
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.
Ivy Park at Glen Cove is where comfort meets community and every day feels a little brighter. Tucked into the heart of Glen Cove, this beautifully designed senior living community blends modern style with the warm, welcoming spirit of home. Residents enjoy spacious apartments, inviting common...
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Photo of The Village at Rancho Solano
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8.4
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They all would get a 5. My aunt has since passed away. But the care and compassion she received at Rancho Solano was wonderful. I wish we had moved her there sooner. The staff were friendly, very attentive....
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.
The Village at Rancho Solano is an assisted living and memory care community in Fairfield, California. Our community is tucked into the rolling hills of Solano County's wine country, boasting breathtaking views and stunning sunsets. Our residents and their families take advantage of our coveted...
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22 Floor plans available
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8.4
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It is a wonderful place. The staff seems really involved with the residents and their family. They love Peter and enjoy his involvement in activities. They asked for no tv in the room and it really helps him...
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.
About Windsong of SonomaCommunity & Location Highlights:Nestled in a quiet residential neighborhood with beautiful views of the Sonoma Mountains, minutes from historic downtown Petaluma, half an hour from the Sea Shore and 30 miles north of San Francisco.Our Central location provides easy...
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The community relations manager is exceptional. The caregivers are very friendly and good to my mom. They are very good at addressing issues head on when they arise. The food is good, as is the...
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.
Assisted Living and Memory Care support services for seniors. Our all-inclusive residential and care services include 24/7 staffing, three chef-prepared meals daily, weekly housekeeping, social and wellness activities, and transportation to shopping, social outings and appointments. Our...
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Photo of Sagebrook Senior Living at San Francisco
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66 Floor plans available
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8.2
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The food is decent however my mom can only have pureed food. The room that my mom is in is a shared room, not very big. The staff is good but over worked. The residents are good people not too much drama...
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.
Sagebrook Senior Living at San Francisco, Assisted Living and Memory Care Community, is building on more than three decades ofexperience in transforming health and wellness programs that promotewell-being and enriched lifestyles. We’re shattering stereotypes and pushingboundaries for what senior...
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Photo of The Park at Laguna Springs
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44 Floor plans available
8.2
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The Park is a lovely, clean place. Their food is mostly good. It's not as good as they make it out to be, with their "chef connection," but it's decent. My dad was only there a short time- just a few months,...
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.
Koelsch is a family owned and operated business since 1958, over 60 years in business! The Koelsch story is truly remarkable, and started with Emmett and Alice Koelsch who began working in senior living in a basement with their family in Kelso, Washington.From the moment you walk through our...
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Photo of Calligraphy Napa Valley
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The room is very nice, huge accessible bathroom, lots of window. The staff, every single one, are super. Nice, helpful, kind... They keep me informed if there's any problems. Food is excellent.
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.
Step into a world where bespoke experiences meet meaningful connections. Here, like-minded people become neighbors and friends, care is as discreet as it is customized, and a fulfilling and dynamic life well lived is a privilege well earned. Every detail is thoughtfully crafted to offer comfort...
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Photo of The Ivy Berkeley
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Our father has been receiving stellar memory care at the Ivy Berkeley for the past 6 months. We reached out to coordinate his 94th birthday celebration at the facility, which turned out to be a brilliant...
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.
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Photo of The Meadows Senior Living
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My husband has been at the Meadows for about two months now. It is a nice clean facility with friendly staff. They have many activities every day for the residents. He seems as happy as he can be there...
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.
At the Meadows you'll find good friends, pleasant surroundings and people who care about you! Our philosophy of service excellence includes programs that encourage residents to stay as active and independent as possible, while providing an array of personal support services, as needed. Residents...
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I am so glad that my family found Springfield Place for my dad. I highly recommend it. My dad has lived at Springfield Place for two years now. The staff here is outstanding. They are caring, friendly,...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Springfield Place offers luxurious apartment homes in a fun and active retirement community. We are very proud to be managed by Leisure Care, who leads the industry in the development and management of retirement communities that are all about Five-Star Fun. At Springfield Place we have set...
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I'm so happy with Aegis Corte Madera, as the family member responsible for the resident. They are responsive to her for all of her needs, medical and non medical. The meals are great, made to order. They...
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.
Aegis of Corte Madera, located in beautiful Marin County, offers exceptional assisted living services. Enjoy an afternoon cup of tea and cookies with family and friends in the bistro, watch a move in the private theater or take a stroll in our lovely garden. Aegis of Corte Madera is situated in a...
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Heritage House was a lovely place. The staff and residents were warm and friendly. I felt that my mother-in-law was safe & well cared for.
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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 Carlisle Ivy Signature Living
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The Carlisle itself is an inviting well-kept building. The apartments that I saw were spacious and interesting--in previous years owners made changes that worked for them so not cookie cutter. [name...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
"The Carlisle is a vibrant senior living community nestled in a convenient walkable neighborhood tucked away from the busier streets of San Francisco. Just off of the 101 highway, The Carlisle is just minutes from several attractions such as Fisherman’s Wharf, the San Francisco Museum of Modern...
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The staff is great, my mom is electronics challenged so they had to come every day to help her learn her remote control for a couple weeks. Same goes for the new washer and dryer in her unit. She works out...
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.
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The residents get good care. There is always someone around to help. It's clean and well run. That's what we want for our loved ones. If one can afford the cost, it seems like one of the best places around.
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.
From the moment you arrive at Villa Capri you step into luxury and elegance. You will realize that this way of life exceeds all your expectations. At Villa Capri, you are living in a beautiful community, in an exquisite area blessed with beautiful blue skies and clean air touched with ocean...
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I would definitely recommend this place to people that may be in or out of skilled nursing or those in a couple where one has current or likely future skilled nursing needs, since they have assisted living,...
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.
Arbol Residences of Santa Rosa is a luxurious senior community located in desirable Northeast Santa Rosa, California. Our campus is set on 5 acres offering stunning views and breathtaking sunsets. We have an ideal location in Sonoma County near local shopping, dining and medical facilities. We...
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Room size varies by cost. Staff overall are real good. Housekeeping staff are friendly and good help. Food is pretty good but you can't please everyone.
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Welcome to Peninsula Del Rey, a luxurious senior living community in Daly City, CA.Conveniently located in the heart of the peninsula, residents and family members enjoy easy access to shopping and entertainment as well as hospital and medical services. Whether friends and family are visiting,...
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The care staff were super friendly and competent. When ever I visited the care staff and activity coordinators were engaging. They had a lot of activities for my loved one to do. They consistently gave...
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 1440 By the Bay, we pride ourselves on offering the best lifestyle for seniors. That means everything from our meals to our activities, transcend the boundaries of any typical retirement community. We offer mediation areas, gardening activities, live music and so much more. At 1440 By the...
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the following comments are based on our sister's perceptions, visits, interactions with staff, etc. over the past few months since admission. Re: Room: size is ok, but dark. Brother spends most time in...
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.
The Point at Rockridge, located in the Rockridge neighborhood in Oakland, is across street from a complete shopping center and only a few blocks from the unique shopping areas of Piedmont and College Avenues. Physician’s offices, medical facilities, churches and synagogues, as well as UC...
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The things i like best are all the amenities that they have. So much to do if you want to do it. They can improve a 100% on food. It is approximately 95% bad. For the amount of rent that we pay, the food...
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.
You will love our community, located in the East Bay region of the San Francisco Bay area surrounded by a wide variety of things to enjoy. Our community is designed to meet your individual needs and give you the freedom to be yourself. We offer quality independent senior living and assisted...
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Cost of independent living in Collins, CA

The average cost of senior living in Collins is $3,119 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include American Canyon, CA with an average of $3,119 per month.

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

Collins, CA
$3,119/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

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

$6,600/mo
Independent Living
$3,119/mo

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

Studio
$3,167/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,392/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,451/mo

Senior living costs in Collins 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: Collins, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCollins, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$3,119/mo$4,174/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$6,446/mo$6,206/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,600/mo$7,329/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Collins, CA:$3,119/mo
California:$4,174/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Collins, CA:$6,446/mo
California:$6,206/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Collins, CA:$6,600/mo
California:$7,329/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Collins, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Collins 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.

Collins, CACA stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Collins, CA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Collins 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 average 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
Collins, CA$3,518/mo$3,792/mo-7.2%
California$3,889/mo$3,874/mo+0.4%
National$3,400/mo$3,307/mo+2.8%
Collins, CA
2024 average cost:$3,518/mo
2023 average cost:$3,792/mo
Percent change:-7.2%
California
2024 average cost:$3,889/mo
2023 average cost:$3,874/mo
Percent change:+0.4%
National
2024 average cost:$3,400/mo
2023 average cost:$3,307/mo
Percent change:+2.8%
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What families are saying about independent living in Collins

Recent reviews for independent living in Collins

Carlton Concord

5.0
The facility is very nice, close to stores, shops, parks & movie theatre. Lots of good restaurants near by. However, food is provided here, sometimes people like to go out to a restaurant. They have a lot of activities to do, a nice variety.

Rosemont Gardens in San Leandro, CA

5.0
Excellent caring staff. Clean place. My Auntie [name removed] is here. I visited from Anaheim California. My auntie Husband just passed away. My auntie looked beautiful and happy. I talked with staff and they were very professional

AlmaVia of San Rafael

5.0
Great facility that is meeting all my parents needs! Great for memory care. The staff is very friendly and helpful to get them adjusted

Collins independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Collins independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Collins, 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 Collins 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 Collins partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Collins, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
19.3%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
33%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
39.1%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.5%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Collins 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 Collins communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Collins, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
32.1%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.5%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
35.6%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.4%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Collins 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 Collins offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Collins, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
38.4%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.7%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.4%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40.7%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.1%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.6%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.7%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
39.5%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
38.4%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
24.2%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.7%
40.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
39.3%
47.6%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Cardinal Point CCRC, Cogir of Brentwood and Vacaville Village Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Collins, California. See full list of communities.
There are 431 independent living facilities near Collins, California. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Collins, California are Cogir of Brentwood, The Heritage Downtown and Cogir of Rohnert Park Senior Living. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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