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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Desert View Highlands, CA

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The cost of independent living in Desert View Highlands is about $4,717 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 415 options.

Read 7503 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. You may also consider nearby communities such as Santa Clarita, Lancaster and Palmdale.

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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: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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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I went into what they called their skilled nursing, I had physical therapy and then they said she was losing weight and they said I should go to the nursing area to talk to them about food options. We were...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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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Quiet environment. Clean, warm and cozy like a family. Chinese meals and desserts - The senior residents enjoy.
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.
Cardinal Yu-Pin ManorCardinal Yu-Pin Manor is a large assisted living community that is located in Norwalk, CA. Norwalk is a cozy city that is a suburban city in Los Angeles. You get the cozy atmosphere Norwalk has to offer while close enough to all the big amenities in Los Angeles.The community...
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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: 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.
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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.
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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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My mom seems to like the food. I have sat and had meals with mom. The provide three meals per day. They do have activities, and she has attended Bingo once, out of the year that she has been there. I really...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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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Everything is going very well for my father in law at this community. He really likes it here. This is a smaller community compared to the other ones we looked at, but that is better for him so the...
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.
At THE CHATEAU, we understand that peace of mind and the quality of life are important when selecting an assisted living community. Here, residents are cared for with kindness and respect because we value and respect each individual's life experiences. We are dedicated to promoting and...
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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.
Jacaranda Apartments, for Adults 55+, is located in the Sunny Hills Area of Fullerton, CA. We offer sophistication and style to active adults with a passion for living the good life. A unique combination of natural beauty and luxury, it's the perfect place to enjoy the lifestyle you so richly...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
On 33 beautifully landscaped acres in Fullerton, California, Morningside is a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) ideally located in Orange County, just 25 miles from Los Angeles. Orange County beaches are even closer. Here, residents enjoy a mild Mediterranean climate and a light daily...
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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.

Cost of independent living in Desert View Highlands, CA

The average cost of senior living in Desert View Highlands is $4,717 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Edwards AFB, CA with an average of $3,076 per month.

Independent living costs in Desert View Highlands, CA, vs. state and national averages

Desert View Highlands, CA
$4,717/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in Desert View Highlands, CA, vs. other senior living options

$7,629/mo
Independent Living
$4,717/mo

Independent living costs in Desert View Highlands, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,751/mo
Studio
$4,650/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,963/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,799/mo

Senior living costs in Desert View Highlands 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: Desert View Highlands, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDesert View Highlands, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$4,717/mo$4,174/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$6,338/mo$6,206/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$7,629/mo$7,329/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Desert View Highlands, CA:$4,717/mo
California:$4,174/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Desert View Highlands, CA:$6,338/mo
California:$6,206/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Desert View Highlands, CA:$7,629/mo
California:$7,329/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Desert View Highlands, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Desert View Highlands 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
Desert View Highlands, CA$4,630/mo$4,425/mo+4.6%
California$3,916/mo$3,864/mo+1.4%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Desert View Highlands, CA
2024 average cost:$4,630/mo
2023 average cost:$4,425/mo
Percent change:+4.6%
California
2024 average cost:$3,916/mo
2023 average cost:$3,864/mo
Percent change:+1.4%
National
2024 average cost:$3,416/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Desert View Highlands

Recent reviews for independent living in Desert View Highlands

Brookdale Gardens of Tarzana

5.0
I have no complaints about the care my mother has been receiving at this community. The housekeeping does a great job at keeping her bedroom nicely maintained as well as the rest of the building. The staff have been very friendly and are always attentive to her needs. I overall have been very ...
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The Reserve at Thousand Oaks

4.8
I would recommend you come here to live. There are nice accommodations, and the entire community is very nice. There are three meals a day, activities, exercises, movies, housekeeping, and linen changing that is included in the monthly fee. They have a washer and dryer in my unit and a ...
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Terraza of Cheviot Hills Assisted Living in Los Angeles, CA

4.0
It has been a really good overall positive experience. They are really good at following up with me and letting me know how brother is doing. Meal preparations are really good as well. The house-keeping and laundry services are very good as well. The one thing that they can improve on is ...
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Desert View Highlands independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Desert View Highlands independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Desert View Highlands, 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 Desert View Highlands 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 Desert View Highlands partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Desert View Highlands, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
26.7%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40.5%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
37.3%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40.5%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.8%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Desert View Highlands 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 Desert View Highlands communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Desert View Highlands, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
34.9%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.1%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
38.1%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Desert View Highlands 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 Desert View Highlands offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Desert View Highlands, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
40.2%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
24.8%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.8%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
43.4%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
43.4%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
48%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34.5%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.6%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.7%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.2%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
41.2%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
30.6%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.7%
40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40.5%
47.6%
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