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The cost of independent living in Forest Park is about $6,114 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 38 options. Read 165 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: 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.
Soquel Leisure Villa, Inc.Soquel Leisure Villa, Inc. is an assisted living community that is located in the town of Soquel, CA. Soquel is located in the Santa Cruz area. Living in Soquel you definitely get the small town feel but are still close enough to the big city lifestyle of the Santa Cruz...
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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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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, 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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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.
Capitola ManorCapitola Manor is a uniquely beautiful and welcoming assisted living community nestled within Santa Cruz, CA. The landscaped community has much to offer in the way of being a home away from home. Trees and shrubs surround the property, which gives way to a peaceful and quiet setting...
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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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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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Cost of independent living in Forest Park, CA

The average cost of senior living in Forest Park is $6,114 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pajaro Dunes, CA with an average of $4,806 per month.

Independent living costs in Forest Park, CA, vs. nearby cities

Forest Park, CA
$6,114/mo

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

Forest Park, CA
$6,114/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

Independent living costs in Forest Park, CA, vs. other senior living options

$6,848/mo
Independent Living
$6,114/mo

Independent living costs in Forest Park, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,953/mo
Studio
$7,749/mo
1 Bedroom
$9,712/mo
2 Bedroom
$10,793/mo

Senior living costs in Forest Park vs. state and national costs

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Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Forest Park, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeForest Park, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$6,114/mo$4,697/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$5,475/mo$4,503/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$6,848/mo$5,458/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Forest Park, CA:$6,114/mo
California:$4,697/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Forest Park, CA:$5,475/mo
California:$4,503/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Forest Park, CA:$6,848/mo
California:$5,458/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Forest Park

Recent reviews for independent living in Forest Park

Golden Heritage Living in San Jose, CA

5.0
This place is an excellent facility that specializes in the care of Chinese speaking people. It is well maintained and the staff is always ready to help. My mom lived there until she passed .

Carlton Senior Living San Jose

4.0
My relative is doing fine at Carlton Senior Living San Jose. It has been going well for him and has been getting a positive experience.

Palm Villas in Redwood City, CA

4.0
My sister has been there since [date removed]. So far, were very pleased. Every time we visit she's nice & clean, and dressed nicely. We've had no problems and no complaints.

Forest Park independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Forest Park independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Forest Park, 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 Forest Park 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 Forest Park partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Forest Park, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.1%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
25.8%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35.5%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.9%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Forest Park 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 Forest Park communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Forest Park, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.1%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
16.1%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.9%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Forest Park 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 Forest Park offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Forest Park, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
35.5%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.1%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.9%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
29%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
32.3%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
32.3%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22.6%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25.8%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.6%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
29%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
32.3%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
9.7%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.7%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
29%
46.4%
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