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The cost of independent living in Dyer is about $4,343 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 78 options. Read 1821 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 Huntington Beach
1818 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
8.3
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42 reviews
8.3
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I love Merrill Gardens. I'm very happy with the place. The residents seem happy as they make eye contact with visitors and say hello, which did not happen at the other facilities i visited. Also you see...
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 Huntington Beach is situated between the San Diego Freeway and East Pacific Coast Highway in iconic Orange County. Enjoy being surrounded by parks providing ample outdoor recreation areas, near shopping and hospitals; not to mention being minutes away from the Pacific Ocean in...
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1313 Photos available
8.0
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16 reviews
8.0
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16 reviews
5 star
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I have 2 parents in there now, my mom in Memory Care and my dad in Assistant Living I would give them a 5 on all. The staff is friendly and helpful they make sure my parents eat together and keep them busy...
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.
Mainplace Senior Living provides seniors with a safe and caring assisted living community to call home in Orange, Orange County, California. This community offers the memory care that seniors need and it provides a beautiful home to those who are looking to be surrounded by a caring and...
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88 Photos available
8.0
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21 reviews
8.0
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21 reviews
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I had a stroke i am limited in some things i can do as far taking care of myself,, showers are difficult,, But getting out with the activities, that the director her makes me feel much better about my...
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.
Our community offers a range of lifestyle options so you can live the way you want to live. Our active seniors get to enjoy a large variety of personalized services and exquisitely tailored amenities. We know you will feel right at home. And even better than that, we provide all the benefits...
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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.
Garden Grove Guest Home would love to assist you in finding the right place for your special loved one's long or short-term care needs. You are invited to visit us, tour our facility and be introduced to our dedicated staff through our various programs.We strive to help each resident achieve...
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8.0
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12 reviews
8.0
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12 reviews
5 star
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I cannot say enough how amazing the staff is at WV. From [name removed] in sales, especially, to literally the heads of each department we met. We had a medical setback just days before moving into an...
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.
In the heart of Southern California, there's a new concept in retirement living with an award-winning design that wraps cottages and residences around a shop-lined village square and garden courtyards. If you're attracted to that warm sense of belonging that comes from small-town living, you'll...
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1818 Photos available
8.0
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12 reviews
8.0
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12 reviews
5 star
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17%
3 star
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My only comment regarding #2 the cleanliness, is that is has been clean but there have been some plumbing problems that have caused overflow and smell. However, with that being said they have continued to...
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.
Oakmont of Huntington Beach is a lovely retirement community situated on a lush campus with lovely views, industry renowned dining, and endless on-site amenities. We are also very close to shopping, fine dining, the arts, and world-class entertainment. You’ll feel at home in our retirement...
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88 Photos available
7.8
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23 reviews
7.8
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23 reviews
5 star
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Cleanliness of the facility is a 4... but there are a lot of places under repair or with stained carpet which downgrades the look of the place a little right now. Presumably when they finish it will be a 5....
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.
Ivy Park at Laguna Woods is a senior living community centrally located and easily accessible from Interstate 5 and Highway 73. The location is one of Orange County’s most desirable with its natural beauty, multiple golf courses, scenic views of the Saddleback Valley, close proximity to the...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Heritage Place at Tustin is a 55+ plus senior housing community located in Tustin, California. With the Interstate Five close by, residents are just a short drive to all the sun, sea, shopping and entertainment Orange County has to offer. Better yet, they enjoy the convenience of living within...
Photo of Willow View Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care
2020 Photos available
5 star
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Its a good place. They provide a good service. My mother is really thriving there. The staff is very friendly. My loved one is picky but she seems to like it and say "it's good" and she is gaining weight....
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.
It is our steadfast desire to offer a truly exceptional community for seniors of Orange County, a goal we strive to meet every single day. Thanks to features such as: Dedication to resident satisfaction Outstanding care services Newly renovated apartment units Diverse programming and activities...
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6.5
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2 reviews
6.5
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2 reviews
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My husband was in another facility which was just ok, with some specific concerns. The difference is like night and day with Clearwater. The staff is energetic, positive and willing to go over and above to...
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.
Discover Clearwater Newport Beach, a new senior living community where care and compassion come wrapped in luxury surroundings. This vibrant community offers Assisted Living and Memory Care with well-appointed amenities, Clearwater signature programs, and personalized care. Enjoy chef-driven...
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Photo of Regents Point
77 Photos available
5 star
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My mom has been living there since May. It really is a wonderful place. There is nothing she needs that they don't have. She complains that if there is a medical issue the nursing staff is too attentive?!?!...
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.
Setting the standard for senior living for the past three decades, Regents Point is a full-service, continuing care retirement community of 400 residents in the heart of Southern California. Centrally located next to a 347-acre nature preserve and the University of California — Irvine, our...
Photo of Vivante on the Coast
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5 star
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Our family toured this community four times and we are so excited to have our parents move here. The staff members are so welcoming and it is just night and day compared to our loved ones previous community.
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.
Vivante is one of Orange County's newest and most prestigious retirement community that is dedicated to providing residents with a healthy and active lifestyle that promotes a feeling of security, independence and peace of mind. We offer a variety of sizes, views and locations, with your choice...
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Super friendly, caring staff with multiple years of experience, most of the residents are pretty "with it" and they have activities
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.
Sea Cliff Assisted Living is a senior living community conveniently located in Huntington Beach, California. Our commitment is to provide a safe, comfortable environment, where assistance is available while maintaining your independent lifestyle. We offer private and semi-private accomodations,...
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44 Photos available
1.5
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10 reviews
1.5
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10 reviews
5 star
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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: 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.
Independent Living Residence is designed specifically to provide quality affordable housing for eligible seniors located in the heart of Anaheim. This newly remolded property offers the perfect space for seniors.
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8.0
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8.0
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I was worried my first stay at a facility ever. The people and the staff were all great. They have a nice program with activity’s and hot meals. Special group, staff and patients have a good dynamic. I...
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: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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
Care types provided by this community
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
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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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: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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
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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Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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
Care types provided by this community
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
Care types provided by this community
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 Dyer, CA

The average cost of senior living in Dyer is $4,343 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Yorba Linda, CA with an average of $3,914 per month.

Independent living costs in Dyer, CA, vs. nearby cities

Dyer, CA
$4,343/mo
$4,221/mo
$4,292/mo

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

Dyer, CA
$4,343/mo
U.S. national average
$4,160/mo

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

$5,144/mo
Independent Living
$4,343/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,255/mo
Studio
$5,969/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,541/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,755/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,729/mo

Senior living costs in Dyer 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: Dyer, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDyer, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$4,343/mo$4,698/mo$4,160/mo
Assisted Living$4,108/mo$4,504/mo$4,703/mo
Memory Care$5,144/mo$5,459/mo$4,954/mo
Independent Living
Dyer, CA:$4,343/mo
California:$4,698/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
Assisted Living
Dyer, CA:$4,108/mo
California:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,703/mo
Memory Care
Dyer, CA:$5,144/mo
California:$5,459/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
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Independent living costs in Dyer, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Dyer 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 median 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
Dyer, CA$4,207/mo$4,068/mo+3.4%
California$3,692/mo$3,585/mo+3.0%
National$3,246/mo$3,151/mo+3.0%
Dyer, CA
2024 average cost:$4,207/mo
2023 average cost:$4,068/mo
Percent change:+3.4%
California
2024 average cost:$3,692/mo
2023 average cost:$3,585/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
National
2024 average cost:$3,246/mo
2023 average cost:$3,151/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Dyer

Recent reviews for independent living in Dyer

Kirkwood Orange

5.0
My loved one received excellent, loving care from the Kirkwood family. I highly recommend this facility. The staff is very responsive to all my concerns. I highly recommend this facility. My loved one was very happy there.

La Posada Assisted Living and Memory Care in Whittier, CA

5.0
Everything seems to rate a 10. With the exception of house cleaning. My sister notices when my mom's recliner is up there's stuff under it and around. As for myself when I've called about issues I haven't gotten a call back or I have to call again to have the director call me back. My ...
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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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Dyer independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dyer independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dyer, 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 Dyer 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 Dyer partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dyer, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
37.1%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44.3%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
40%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
45.7%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
22.9%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Dyer 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 Dyer communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dyer, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
41.4%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
47.1%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
42.9%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
31.4%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dyer 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 Dyer offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dyer, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
51.4%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.4%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.1%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48.6%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52.9%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.4%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.6%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.3%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
47.1%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
25.7%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
32.9%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
46.4%
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