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The cost of independent living in Duarte is about $4,717 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 668 options.

Read 14049 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 Pasadena, Glendale and Burbank.

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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.
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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My loved one likes the food. There is a lot of activities, and my loved one enjoys being in the dayroom. They have a very clean and lovely dining area. It's a very caring place. The residents are very...
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.
West Hills Retirement Center West Hills Retirement Center is an assisted living community in the pleasantly warm climate of West Hills, CA. Located in the lively town of West Hills, residents have access to multiple nearby senior centers and a variety of delightful shopping locations. Gentle...
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.
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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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
An apartment community designed especially for the active lifestyle of individuals 55 years of age or better. Nestled between the Sierra Pelona, Santa Susanna and San Gabriel Mountain ranges. FountainGlen at Stevenson Ranch offers serene living along with spectacular views.Whether you are still...
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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.
Provides: Home Care, Senior Apartments
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
SENIOR 55+ APARTMENT COMMUNITY! Water & Trash Included in rent! We even pay for the heating of your hot water! Beautiful senior apartment community with many planned activities! Conveniently located less than 1 mile from the LLU Medical Center and the VA Hospital. ASK ABOUT OUR CURRENT...
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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.
Welcome home to FountainGlen at Valencia, an apartment community designed especially for the active lifestyle of individuals 55 years of age and better. Nestled amongst the rolling hills and majestic mountains of the Santa Clarita Valley, this community offers the convenience of city life with...
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One of the women I worked with lived here. She didn't get involved in all of the neighborhoody stuff because she's more of an independent soul, but she said there was a huge sense of community there, which...
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.
Welcome to FountainGlen FountainGlen managed communities offer a wide variety of spaciously designed one and two-bedroom floor plans. Sizable balconies and patios provide an idyllic setting for coffee and morning paper, or simply enjoy the outdoors from the privacy of your home. An active...
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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.
A new life of elegance, independence and reliability is waiting for you at Jeffrey Court Apartment Homes. Here, in this exclusive neighborhood for discerning individuals, you'll find comfort, convenience and amenities to assure a perfectly satisfying way of life. Jeffrey Court apartment homes...
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.
When you come home to Las Serenas Apartments, you'll be amazed at how wonderful, comfortable and convenient affordable living can be. Las Serenas is a friendly neighborhood community created exclusively for adults ages 62+ who desire a secure place to call home. Choose from one- and two-bedroom...
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.
Horizons at Calabasas is located in sunny Calabasas, Los Angeles County, California. This is a stunning little hideaway community for senior residents offering a quiet environment away from city life in senior apartment living. Our apartments are situated in a peaceful little suburban...
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I would tell others that it is a great community for independent living. It is very secure with a private gate. It is an upscale community. Our experience was during the pandemic. The staff are...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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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I'm quite impressed with La Vida. It was hard for my mom to make the decision to move out of the family home which she had lived in for 50-years. [Name removed] and the staff were always very...
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.
Welcome to Vintage Mission Viejo! Independent Senior Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care in Mission Viejo, California.Make yourself at home at Vintage Mission Viejo in Mission Viejo, California. It’s a friendly, flexible environment that celebrates your individuality and nurtures your soul....
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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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My sister was at Palm View Pleasant Living for almost two years and recently moved to its sister property Mountain View Pleasant Living. During that time, I was in constant communication with the staff and...
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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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.

Cost of independent living in Duarte, CA

The average cost of senior living in Duarte is $4,717 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include San Bernardino, CA with an average of $3,710 per month.

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

Duarte, CA
$4,717/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

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

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

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

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Duarte 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
Duarte, 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%
Duarte, 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 Duarte

Recent reviews for independent living in Duarte

Vista Del Mar Senior Living in Long Beach, CA

4.8
My Brother has been a resident of Vista del Mar Senior Living for nearly 3 years, and we were very happy with our choice. We had problems finding another Assisted Living facility in Culver City, and Vista del Mar was perfect. It has met all of my Brother's needs and he has been very happy ...
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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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Atria San Juan in San Juan Capistrano, CA

5.0
My Dad moved into Atria San Juan. The past year he has declined dramatically. Basically not doing anything at home. We moved him into a Studio. His life is back. He is out everyday. Sitting outside watching the golfers next door. Always sitting with other residents. Eating good meals. He lives ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Comfortable and clean living spaces. Reviews for Truewood by Merrill, West Covina and The Oaks of Pasadena highlight the cleanliness and comfort of their living spaces. Residents appreciate the pristine conditions of their rooms and the cleanliness of common areas such as dining rooms and lounges.
Excellent food and dining experiences. Food receives positive feedback in reviews for Truewood by Merrill, West Covina, Covina Court Senior Living, and The Oaks of Pasadena, with residents expressing satisfaction with the quality and variety of meals.
Supportive and caring staff. Several reviews from Truewood by Merrill, West Covina, Covina Court Senior Living, and Truewood by Merrill, West Covina mention the kindness and helpfulness of staff members, who go above and beyond to make residents feel at home and make sure their needs are met.
Wide range of activities. Residents at Truewood by Merrill, West Covina, Covina Court Senior Living, and The Terraces at Park Marino enjoy the various activities offered, such as games, arts and crafts, entertainment, and outings, which help them stay active and engaged.
Pet-friendly community. Reviews for Truewood by Merrill, West Covina and Merrill Gardens at West Covina show appreciation for the communities' pet-friendly policies, allowing residents to bring their beloved pets with them.
Reasonable pricing and flexibility. Several reviews from Truewood by Merrill, West Covina, Truewood by Merrill, West Covina, and Truewood by Merrill, West Covina mention the affordability and adjustability of the communities' pricing, making them an attractive option for seniors with various needs and budgets.
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Duarte independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Duarte independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Duarte, 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 Duarte 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 Duarte partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
26.8%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40.6%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
37.3%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40.6%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
19.6%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Duarte 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 Duarte communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
34.6%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.3%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
37.4%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Duarte 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 Duarte offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Duarte, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
42.2%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.6%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.5%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.3%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.3%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
49.7%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.5%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.4%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.5%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.1%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
41.8%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
28.6%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.1%
40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41.9%
47.6%
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