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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Fern Valley, CA

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The cost of independent living in Fern Valley is about $3,666 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 18 options. Read 302 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 Hacienda Senior Living
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9.7
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They were the best place ever! I wish I had moved her closer a long time ago as I might have been referred to Hacienda sooner. My mom actually passed away on [date removed] in her bed at Hacienda. I can't...
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.
Hacienda Senior Living is located in a valley nestled between Southern California's San Jacinto Mountains and the City of Hemet, California, is the ideal lifestyle solution for senior residents with individual and unique needs. Our Passion is to create an environment where your well-being is at...
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88 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.2
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153 reviews
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153 reviews
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It's very clean, there are no underlying bad smells, the residents all seem to be very clean and dressed nicely. I am not there for meals or any activities, so I can't say much about those.
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.
Cottages at Palm Springs offers assisted living and memory care in a lovely residential neighborhood just a few blocks away from downtown Palm Springs. We are across the street from Sunrise Park and the Palm Springs Library. Our community is set on 4.5 beautiful acres with beautiful views of the...
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2424 Photos available
9.2
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30 reviews
9.2
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30 reviews
5 star
56%
4 star
17%
3 star
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I would say 5 for everything except for food 4 for food. However, yes we would recommend this community to other families based on the experience so far.
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 Yorkshire HouseAt Yorkshire, we will help you find the best living plan designed for you or your loved one. Whether they need Memory care, Assisted Living, Board and Care, Hospice Care and even Respite Care, we’re committed to providing the highest quality of life.Our MissionAt...
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Photo of Stonewall Gardens Assisted Living for LGBT Seniors and Friends
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22 Floor plans available
8.0
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29 reviews
8.0
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29 reviews
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Friendliness. Very LGBTQ friendly. Excellent staff. Budget on food seems to be a problem. The man in charge is especially great.
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.
Stonewall Gardens Assisted Living is an assisted living community located in Palm Springs and was created especially for LGBT seniors and friends. Our passion is to create an environment where your well-being is at the center of everything we do. Stonewall Gardens offers a wide range of services...
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7.0
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21 reviews
7.0
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21 reviews
5 star
29%
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37%
3 star
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What our family likes the most about Windsor Court Assisted Living is how nice and friendly their staff team is. There are a lot of activities for the residents to participate in, the food is good and it is...
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.
Most upscale Assisted living community in Palm Springs. We have been the leader in the area for the last 25 years. Gracious dining, amenities like no other in Palm Springs. Mountain views, pool views, city views. Walk to restaurants, stores, coffee shops, park, senior center...
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My mom had a lovely experience while she lived at Horizon Independent Senior Living. We did have to end up moving her out after a short period of time because she needed more care. But overall the apartments...
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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5 star
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[Name removed] was very kind, outgoing and knowledgeable when I toured this community for my elderly relative. He felt welcomed and chose to reside in an independent living apartment. The community was...
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.
Vista Montana Senior Living is nestled in the heart of the San Jacinto Valley just minutes from Hemet Valley Hospital, and close to restaurants and shopping. We offer both Independent Living and Assisted Living services which are provided in two separate buildings. Established in 2013, we have...
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My elderly aunt has lived an independent life filled with travel and adventure. I am her only local family and I travel extensively for my work. So when it came time to find a residence that would aid my...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
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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This is a very nice community. I highly recommend it for the great staff and the excellent meals that they give my mom. They offer a variety of activities to choose from. They show that they care about the...
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.
Hallmark Assisted Living of Palm SpringsHallmark Assisted Living of Palm Springs is the kind of assisted living communities that allows its residents to enjoy the kind of freedom that they deserve. Located in the beautiful desert resort city of Palm Springs, CA, this community is just a mile from...
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I have lived here since 2012 and, having compared it with other subsidized senior apartments in the valley, am more than satisfied. The things that matter most to me are quiet, security, respect for my...
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.
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.

Cost of independent living in Fern Valley, CA

The average cost of senior living in Fern Valley is $3,666 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Yucaipa, CA with an average of $2,946 per month.

Independent living costs in Fern Valley, CA, vs. nearby cities

Fern Valley, CA
$3,666/mo

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

Fern Valley, CA
$3,666/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

Independent living costs in Fern Valley, CA, vs. other senior living options

$4,259/mo
Independent Living
$3,666/mo

Independent living costs in Fern Valley, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,225/mo
Studio
$3,740/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,900/mo

Senior living costs in Fern Valley 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: Fern Valley, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFern Valley, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$3,666/mo$4,696/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$3,426/mo$4,503/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$4,259/mo$5,456/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Fern Valley, CA:$3,666/mo
California:$4,696/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Fern Valley, CA:$3,426/mo
California:$4,503/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Fern Valley, CA:$4,259/mo
California:$5,456/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Fern Valley

Recent reviews for independent living in Fern Valley

The Palms at La Quinta

3.7
The facility is clean. They have an ambassador program for new residents. However, my ambassador has yet to show up. Their Handbook is sparse and does not give a new person needed information. Only about half of the residents are interactive with new residents. The weekly menus could use more ...
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Windsor Court Assisted Living in Palm Springs, CA

5.0
I am impressed by the different activities held by the community. They staff is super friendly and always says hello to everyone when passing and they know everyone by name.

The Village HealthCare Center in Hemet, CA

5.0
I would highly recommend it. Mom's dementia caused challenges for the staff, mom wasn't very cooperative her time there, but they communicated well with the hospice staff and with family. She did develop some trust with a couple of staff members and Hospice staff. They were very loving and ...
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Fern Valley independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fern Valley independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fern Valley, 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 Fern Valley 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 Fern Valley partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Fern Valley, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
58.3%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.7%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Fern Valley 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 Fern Valley communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Fern Valley, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
41.7%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
50%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fern Valley 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 Fern Valley offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Fern Valley, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
41.7%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
58.3%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
58.3%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
58.3%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
58.3%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
58.3%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
41.7%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
58.3%
46.4%
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