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The cost of independent living in El Rio Villa is about $4,258 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 18 options. Read 279 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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I like that the staff is the best the lead med tech is the best and the community relations director always been expecting to talk to my kids about Minecraft.
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 the Paramount House in Vacaville, California, our residents enjoy a carefree lifestyle supported by caring staff members and quality living options. There are two types of housing available at our center, assisted living for those who wish to live independently with added support and a memory...
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There are a lot of things to enjoy at Atria when it comes to classes and activities. One activity I enjoy is brain symposium, which can be challenging but the people at Atria are very encouraging and help us...
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.
Enjoy exceptional senior living at Atria Covell Gardens, a charming retirement living community with the luxuries of a vacation and the comforts of home. Relax by our serene fountains and beautiful courtyard, explore new interests and your favorite hobbies, and invite friends and family to join...
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55 Floor plans available
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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.
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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The experience has been overall positive from the start. From the office staff to the personal care team, the social activities team to the dining and kitchen staff everyone has contributed to the smooth...
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.
Cornerstone Assisted Living is a senior community located in a picturesque residential area of northern California. Located in a rich valley, Cornerstone enjoys a luxurious view of the soaring Napa Mountain Range. Convenient access to both a major highway and the nearby Sacramento International...
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Rating is different depending on department, food 3, so processed and frozen, probably happens at all facilities , staff in dining is a 4,activities 4, they definitely need more physical activity especially...
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 Farmstead at Dixon is the newest senior community in Dixon, California, that caters exclusively to those with Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care needs, and we are excited to open to have just opened our doors for move ins. Our community is located near local restaurants,...
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Overall, the majority of the caregivers, med techs and other staff members are very kind and caring. The current activities directors are fun and they do have fun celebrations. I personally feel they have a...
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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We have our grandma at The Californian. We moved her here when her previous community closed down. The management and staff were so nice, helpful and quick with move in. The transition was simple and easy. ...
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 Californian is located in the beautiful community of Woodland, California, with its rich heritage of community spirit and neighborly charm. Our residents enjoy being minutes from the Woodland Opera House which serves as a center for visual and performing arts with activities and performances...
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We were really happy with this community. The staff were always so nice and friendly and caring to her needs. The meals were very appealing. We would happy with the activities that were offered. The...
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.
Davis Assisted Living, Carlton Plaza is now open and residents are moving in! The new community features 102 independent or assisted living apartments surrounding a large, secure, central courtyard and, in the Carlton Senior Living tradition, is designed to provide a centrally located, secure and...
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It has one building for people with mild dementia and one for Alzheimers. All the rooms open into a big living area where they eat and watch tv, and the workers are visible and have a station right 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.
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Had my mom living in this facility and she was always happy. Room was always clean and they always had her clean and dressed as well. All staff was very friendly and always ready to help.
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.
Welcome to Palm Gardens, an assisted living, memory Care retirement community in Woodland, California. Palm Gardens is nestled in a quiet neighborhood on a tree-lined street in the City of Trees: Woodland, CA. The property, with large lawn areas, rose garden with walking paths and shady patios,...
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Photo of Acacia Glen Senior Apartments
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This is not a assistant living facility, but it is 55 and older. The only thing bad about this place is that they raise the rent every year of 7% which causes some people to have to move. They keep it up. I...
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.
Acacia Glen is a recently built forty-one unit apartment complex for active, independent seniors.  Acacia Glen is designed for discerning senior citizens who desire high quality living with enhanced interior design features. For medical and dental care you couldn't ask for a more convenient...
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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 El Rio Villa, CA

The average cost of senior living in El Rio Villa is $4,258 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Monument Hills, CA with an average of $3,728 per month.

Independent living costs in El Rio Villa, CA, vs. nearby cities

El Rio Villa, CA
$4,258/mo
$4,804/mo
$3,953/mo

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

El Rio Villa, CA
$4,258/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

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

$5,516/mo
Independent Living
$4,258/mo

Independent living costs in El Rio Villa, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,423/mo
Studio
$4,894/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,642/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,969/mo

Senior living costs in El Rio Villa 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 Rio Villa, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeEl Rio Villa, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$4,258/mo$4,697/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$4,381/mo$4,503/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$5,516/mo$5,458/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
El Rio Villa, CA:$4,258/mo
California:$4,697/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
El Rio Villa, CA:$4,381/mo
California:$4,503/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
El Rio Villa, CA:$5,516/mo
California:$5,458/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in El Rio Villa, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in El Rio Villa 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
El Rio Villa, CA$4,262/mo$4,281/mo-0.4%
California$3,448/mo$3,340/mo+3.2%
National$3,058/mo$2,927/mo+4.5%
El Rio Villa, CA
2024 average cost:$4,262/mo
2023 average cost:$4,281/mo
Percent change:-0.4%
California
2024 average cost:$3,448/mo
2023 average cost:$3,340/mo
Percent change:+3.2%
National
2024 average cost:$3,058/mo
2023 average cost:$2,927/mo
Percent change:+4.5%
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What families are saying about independent living in El Rio Villa

Recent reviews for independent living in El Rio Villa

Cornerstone Assisted Living in Vacaville, CA

5.0
The people at Cornerstone Assisted Living community are very friendly and they are very willing to do what is needed to be done for the residents. They keep in touch and with living out of state, they keep me posted on what is needed. The Med-tech is great.

Cogir of Vacaville Senior Living

4.3
This community doesn't have a buy in fee, and I am able to do month to month contracts. The staff are great to work with if I have questions or concerns. Maintenance responds very quickly, when needed. They go above and beyond for the residents. This is a good place to come to. This would be ...
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Ivy Park at Rockville in Fairfield, CA

5.0
I would tell them to not hesitate to live there. I picked this place because when I first visited it had a sense of peace about it, and it looked well run, clean, the staff was very friendly and inviting and the price was affordable. It didn't look like a dingy old person's place to live, but ...
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El Rio Villa independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in El Rio Villa independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in El Rio Villa, 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 Rio Villa 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 Rio Villa partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
El Rio Villa, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
46.2%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
76.9%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
69.2%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
69.2%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
30.8%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in El Rio Villa 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 Rio Villa communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
El Rio Villa, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
53.8%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
76.9%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
69.2%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
53.8%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in El Rio Villa 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 Rio Villa offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
El Rio Villa, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
76.9%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
38.5%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
53.8%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
61.5%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
76.9%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
76.9%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
76.9%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
53.8%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
53.8%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
76.9%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
76.9%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
46.2%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.1%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
76.9%
46.4%
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