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The cost of independent living in Fontana is about $3,417 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 36 options. Read 748 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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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.
Winter Woods Cottages is an assisted living community in the beautiful town of Riverside, CA. Riverside features some of the most lovely views in the country with nearby mountains and gorgeous orange trees. This area is great for visiting family members since it is part of the greater Los Angeles...
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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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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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I'am really enjoying my time here at this facility. It is a very nice community. It is very nice and quiet, which i really enjoy. The staff is okay. There is a clubhouse where the residents gather to play...
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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 Kendell is a senior housing complex located near San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, California. The comfortable, quiet senior apartments are centrally located near numerous local shops and restaurants. When the excitement of the big city calls, easy access to the freeway allows for...
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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.
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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Cost of independent living in Fontana, CA

The average cost of senior living in Fontana is $3,417 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Redlands, CA with an average of $2,912 per month.

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

Fontana, CA
$3,417/mo
$3,278/mo

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

Fontana, CA
$3,417/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

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

$4,474/mo
Independent Living
$3,417/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,031/mo
Studio
$4,692/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,260/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,436/mo

Senior living costs in Fontana 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: Fontana, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFontana, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$3,417/mo$4,697/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$3,728/mo$4,503/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$4,474/mo$5,458/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Fontana, CA:$3,417/mo
California:$4,697/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Fontana, CA:$3,728/mo
California:$4,503/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Fontana, CA:$4,474/mo
California:$5,458/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in Fontana, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Fontana 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Fontana, CA$3,874/mo$4,159/mo-6.9%
California$3,692/mo$3,631/mo+1.7%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Fontana, CA
2024 average cost:$3,874/mo
2023 average cost:$4,159/mo
Percent change:-6.9%
California
2024 average cost:$3,692/mo
2023 average cost:$3,631/mo
Percent change:+1.7%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Fontana

Recent reviews for independent living in Fontana

Vintage Grove in La Verne, CA

4.2
It’s pretty good. It seems pretty clean. The staff is very friendly. They have Bingo night, potlucks, and other activities. Everything seems to be pretty. The monthly fees are pretty good. They have a little bit of an unusual policy in that the rent has to be paid with a check in the ...
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West Park Senior Living in San Dimas, CA

4.3
We chose Atria Rancho Park because what you get for the price. She is in non assisted and they were able to provide what she needed. The apartment sizes here are good. They have been really good with communication, they have opened up an app and they put the information in there. If they take ...
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Claremont Villas

4.0
The staff are very friendly here. They are always providing a clean community for all of us. I make my own meals and the amenities is plenty to prepare and cook my meals. The community offers a lot of activities. I would recommend this community for senior living.

Fontana independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fontana independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fontana, 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 Fontana 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 Fontana partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Fontana, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
31.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
34.4%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
34.4%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31.3%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.8%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Fontana 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 Fontana communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Fontana, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.1%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
34.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
37.5%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.8%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fontana 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 Fontana offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Fontana, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
28.1%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.3%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.9%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.5%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.5%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
37.5%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.5%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.1%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
21.9%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
34.4%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
34.4%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
21.9%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.9%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
34.4%
46.4%
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