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The cost of independent living in Ellis is about $3,596 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 453 options.

Read 13100 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 Temecula, Redlands and Murrieta.

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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.
Catalina Gardens offers single story apartments designed for adults 55+. This small friendly, 30 unit apartment community is set among private courtyards lined with roses. Palm trees and lush landscaping provide a quiet, peaceful atmosphere. We offer the largest floor plans for seniors in Hemet...
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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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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.
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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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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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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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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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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.
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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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.
All our homes are easy-living, single story arrangements that provide approximately 874 square feet.  Each home includes two bedrooms and two full baths, all new appliances and flooring, an interior laundry room with a full size washer and dryer and direct access to an attached single car...
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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.
Catalina Garden Senior Apartments are located in scenic Riverside, Riverside County, California. The mountain views are breathtaking. Riverside is known for its Spanish Mission architecture which is absolutely gorgeous combined with citrus tree lined streets. Catalina Garden Senior Apartments is...
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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.
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Raincross Senior Village... Enhance your quality of life. Apartment amenities include stove, refrigerator, microwave and dishwasher. Laundry hook ups, garbage disposal, central air and heat, balcony or patio with storage.We are an independent living community and provide no services such as meals...
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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.
Mount Rubidoux Manor is a 16 story , gated retirement community coveniently located in downtown Riverside, CA. Housing is available to persons 62 years of age or older and disabled adults needing wheelchair accessible accommodations. Income eligibility ranges from the extremely low to the...
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Love, love, love, this place! The grounds are immaculate, maintenance is very efficient, and the management team are a breath of fresh air. I would recommend this community to any one. I will don't here...
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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.
Vintage at Snowberry is a senior housing community built in 2011 that is located in beautiful Riverside, Riverside County, California. This lovely town is a peaceful community with great shopping and nightlife for family members. Nearby neighborhood homes help to house the students of California...
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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: 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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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.

Cost of independent living in Ellis, CA

The average cost of senior living in Ellis is $3,596 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Perris, CA with an average of $3,596 per month.

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

Ellis, CA
$3,596/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

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

$6,302/mo
Independent Living
$3,596/mo

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

Semi-Private
$2,880/mo
Studio
$3,683/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,453/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,592/mo

Senior living costs in Ellis 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: Ellis, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeEllis, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$3,596/mo$4,174/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$5,609/mo$6,206/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,302/mo$7,329/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Ellis, CA:$3,596/mo
California:$4,174/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Ellis, CA:$5,609/mo
California:$6,206/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Ellis, CA:$6,302/mo
California:$7,329/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Ellis, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Ellis 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
Ellis, CA$3,549/mo$3,458/mo+2.6%
California$3,916/mo$3,864/mo+1.4%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Ellis, CA
2024 average cost:$3,549/mo
2023 average cost:$3,458/mo
Percent change:+2.6%
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 Ellis

Recent reviews for independent living in Ellis

Bayshire Carlsbad

5.0
they are very interactive with the residence, responsive, and also very friendly and kind The rooms sizes feel a little small, My dad is happy with the food and it looks good. I would recommend this facility to others.

Santianna in Carlsbad, CA

4.4
Overall, my parents are loving living in Santianna. The staff is fantastic. Everyone in the community appears to be friendly and nice. The food has been an ongoing issue. While everything else about living at Santianna has been positive, the meals have been an ongoing negative. While there ...
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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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Ellis independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ellis independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ellis, 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 Ellis 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 Ellis partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ellis, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.8%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
43.9%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
40.8%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
43.9%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
21.4%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Ellis 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 Ellis communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ellis, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
38.6%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.8%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
41.9%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ellis 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 Ellis offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ellis, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
46.6%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
34%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
49.9%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48.8%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.1%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.5%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.5%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41.1%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.6%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
46.8%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
31.6%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30.2%
40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
47.2%
47.6%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Villas At San Bernardino, Atria Golden Creek and Sunny Rose Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Ellis, California. See full list of communities.
There are 453 independent living facilities near Ellis, California. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Ellis, California are Villas At San Bernardino, Atria Golden Creek and Sunny Rose Senior Living. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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