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The cost of independent living in El Mirage is about $3,663 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 305 options. Read 4796 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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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Heritage Park is a senior housing community located in stunning Glendale, Los Angeles County, California. You'll love the convenience of living in the city centre of this sun soaked California community. No need to drive in this 'walker's paradise.' With a walk score of 95, shopping, services,...
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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: 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.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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: 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.
The Olive Plaza Senior Apartments are designed for active seniors who desire a high quality of living at affordable prices. Olive Plaza is 183 unit apartments community that provides 1 and 2 bedroom units within an environment that promotes and invites an independent active senior lifestyle....
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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.
Welcome to Overture Riverwalk 55+ Apartment Homes, an innovative approach to apartment living for the active adult whose so-called inner child is all grown up – and demands the finer things in life. Make your home in a modern community that lives up to your expectations, and then soars way past...
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Mountain Meadows in Big Bear Lake offers a fresh concept in affordable housing for seniors 62 and over. Our floor plan and community features are designed with comfort, convenience, and independence in mind. Mountain Meadows features contemporary one bedroom apartment homes. Lush Landscaping,...
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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: 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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This place is great! Have been here for a month and the food is so well planned and taste delicious. I love the way staff is right on time for my needs . The owner and family have been very helpful and ...
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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The staff are friendly and they showed me around when I moved in. They offer a variety of activities including art and exercise classes. They could use come updating and the deck around the pool could use a...
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.
The award-winning Burbank Senior Artists Colony is dedicated to providing exceptional independent apartment living in a creative, art-inspired environment. Conveniently located in downtown Burbank, CA close to shopping, theaters, restaurants and transportation.
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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.
Victor Royale Adult living is an assisted living community in the lovely town of Glendale, CA. This beautiful community is situated within Los Angeles county, within easy driving distance of both the ocean and the mountains. Glendale is a great place to live with average temperatures in the 70s...
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: 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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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.
Join us at CalOaks CalOaks offers continuing residential care for seniors. We provide a home with a congenial atmosphere that encourages the freedom to enjoy life in a peaceful and quiet environment with the help of our understanding and well-trained staff. We are committed to providing our...
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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.
Alterra Wynwood is an assisted living residence that is purposefully designed to meet the needs of the frail elderly in a comfortable, home-like environment. Alterra Wynwood features a “neighborhood” concept, with six small neighborhoods of resident rooms clustered around dining and living...
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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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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 El Mirage, CA

The average cost of senior living in El Mirage is $3,663 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Barstow, CA with an average of $3,072 per month.

Independent living costs in El Mirage, CA, vs. nearby cities

El Mirage, CA
$3,675/mo
$3,487/mo

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

El Mirage, CA
$3,675/mo
U.S. national average
$4,213/mo

Independent living costs in El Mirage, CA, vs. other senior living options

$4,523/mo
Independent Living
$3,675/mo

Independent living costs in El Mirage, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,722/mo
Studio
$5,185/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,904/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,699/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,852/mo

Senior living costs in El Mirage 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: El Mirage, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeEl Mirage, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$3,675/mo$4,721/mo$4,213/mo
Assisted Living$3,119/mo$4,517/mo$4,750/mo
Memory Care$4,523/mo$5,489/mo$5,016/mo
Independent Living
El Mirage, CA:$3,675/mo
California:$4,721/mo
U.S.:$4,213/mo
Assisted Living
El Mirage, CA:$3,119/mo
California:$4,517/mo
U.S.:$4,750/mo
Memory Care
El Mirage, CA:$4,523/mo
California:$5,489/mo
U.S.:$5,016/mo
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Independent living costs in El Mirage, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in El Mirage 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.

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Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
El Mirage, CA$3,698/mo$3,662/mo+1.0%
California$3,693/mo$3,633/mo+1.7%
National$3,257/mo$3,166/mo+2.9%
El Mirage, CA
2024 average cost:$3,698/mo
2023 average cost:$3,662/mo
Percent change:+1.0%
California
2024 average cost:$3,693/mo
2023 average cost:$3,633/mo
Percent change:+1.7%
National
2024 average cost:$3,257/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in El Mirage

Recent reviews for independent living in El Mirage

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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The Terraces at Park Marino in Pasadena, CA

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My house keeper is amazing she is so friendly and always good at what she does. The front desk staff is always kindly and willing to help me when is needed. The food is great and the kitchen staff is amazing. I have no complaints they get you what you want & need. 10/10

Country View Assisted Living in West Covina, CA

4.3
They could use more staff. The existing staff are all super hard working and quality caregivers. The facility is old but clean. I go often, at least weekly and it is always clean. Some meals are done well, but too often I see hot dogs, or lunch meat on white bread and chips served at ...
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El Mirage independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in El Mirage independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in El Mirage, 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 El Mirage 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 El Mirage partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
El Mirage, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
34.5%
34.5%
No sugar
No sugar
32.2%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32.6%
33.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.6%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in El Mirage 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 El Mirage communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
El Mirage, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.7%
36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
32.2%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
32.2%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in El Mirage 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 El Mirage offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
El Mirage, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
34.1%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.2%
33.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.1%
47.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
39.1%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.8%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.8%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.7%
38.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
29.9%
41.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.6%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
36.4%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
24.9%
33.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.2%
39.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36%
46.5%
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