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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Fountain Valley, CA

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The cost of independent living in Fountain Valley is about $4,436 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 96 options. Read 2297 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, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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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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.
Luxury at it's best....(Brookhurst Royale) is truly resort style living. With it's fine furnishings, custom window treatments and carpeting throughout the community. Extremely spacious floor plans include a galley style kitchen with dining area, fully appointed living room, private bath, and...
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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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Our loved one appreciates the staff members they are very friendly. We think that she feels safe at the community, and we would recommend Huntington Terrace North to others.
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.
It's Your Time - Make it the Best Time of Your Life! This unique setting makes it easy for you to enjoy the very best in your senior years. We've set the stage for your active lifestyle. Enjoy all the modern conveniences you need to make life easy for relaxing with family and friends - for...
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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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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.
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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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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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Photo of Palm Island
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: 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.
Photo of Huntington Westminster
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Huntington Westminster is very serene and blessed with greenery and flowers. We have areas to share with neighbors and get to know everyone at the Sunroom Café, BBQ area, swimming pools, hut tub and clubhouse. Although, we only accept cats as pets, I hope you will see all the unique things our...
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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: 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: 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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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: 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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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: 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: 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.
Photo of Sunrise Senior Residential Care
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.
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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.
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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.
Our residents enjoy the opportunity to create the lifestyle they desire. If you are looking for a community to call "home"where you can make good friends, have fun, keep active, relax and enjoy life, then Heritage Park is the right community for you!! Please contact s today, we will be happy to...
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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.

Cost of independent living in Fountain Valley, CA

The average cost of senior living in Fountain Valley is $4,436 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Villa Park, CA with an average of $4,008 per month.

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

Fountain Valley, CA
$4,436/mo

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

Fountain Valley, CA
$4,436/mo
U.S. national average
$4,160/mo

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

$5,206/mo
Independent Living
$4,436/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,945/mo
Studio
$5,855/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,313/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,584/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,729/mo

Senior living costs in Fountain 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: Fountain Valley, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFountain Valley, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$4,436/mo$4,698/mo$4,160/mo
Assisted Living$4,088/mo$4,504/mo$4,703/mo
Memory Care$5,206/mo$5,459/mo$4,954/mo
Independent Living
Fountain Valley, CA:$4,436/mo
California:$4,698/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
Assisted Living
Fountain Valley, CA:$4,088/mo
California:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,703/mo
Memory Care
Fountain Valley, CA:$5,206/mo
California:$5,459/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
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Independent living costs in Fountain Valley, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Fountain Valley 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
Fountain Valley, CA$4,367/mo$4,071/mo+7.3%
California$3,692/mo$3,585/mo+3.0%
National$3,246/mo$3,151/mo+3.0%
Fountain Valley, CA
2024 average cost:$4,367/mo
2023 average cost:$4,071/mo
Percent change:+7.3%
California
2024 average cost:$3,692/mo
2023 average cost:$3,585/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
National
2024 average cost:$3,246/mo
2023 average cost:$3,151/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Fountain Valley

Recent reviews for independent living in Fountain Valley

Kirkwood Orange

5.0
My loved one received excellent, loving care from the Kirkwood family. I highly recommend this facility. The staff is very responsive to all my concerns. I highly recommend this facility. My loved one was very happy there.

La Posada Assisted Living and Memory Care in Whittier, CA

5.0
Everything seems to rate a 10. With the exception of house cleaning. My sister notices when my mom's recliner is up there's stuff under it and around. As for myself when I've called about issues I haven't gotten a call back or I have to call again to have the director call me back. My ...
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Vista Del Mar Senior Living in Long Beach, CA

4.8
My Brother has been a resident of Vista del Mar Senior Living for nearly 3 years, and we were very happy with our choice. We had problems finding another Assisted Living facility in Culver City, and Vista del Mar was perfect. It has met all of my Brother's needs and he has been very happy ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and caring staff. Numerous reviews mention the kindness and helpfulness of the staff across various communities. For example, at Carmel Village, residents appreciate the friendly demeanor of the staff, and at Huntington Terrace, the director's involvement in activities and responsiveness is highlighted. At E ...
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Varied activities for socializing. Activities foster engagement and help residents build connections within their communities. Reviews for Brookdale Irvine and Merrill Gardens at Huntington Beach mention the diverse range of activities, from poetry and movies to poker nights and opera. At Carmel Village, residents enjoy dai ...
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Beautifully maintained facilities. Reviews consistently praise the cleanliness and overall upkeep of the communities, with Town and Country Manor, Coastal Heights Senior Living, and Emerald Court all mentioning the well-maintained facilities. At Brookdale Irvine, residents enjoy the comfortable apartments and the beautifu ...
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Helpful and accommodating staff. Several reviews highlight the staff's ability to accommodate residents' needs. At Town and Country Manor, the chef caters to dietary restrictions, and Coastal Heights Senior Living mentions the helpfulness of personnel care. At Emerald Court, the staff's timely response to maintenance requ ...
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Delicious dining experiences. Meals are a significant factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their communities. Reviews for Coastal Heights Senior Living, Emerald Court, and Rowntree Gardens mention the tasty food. At Coastal Heights Senior Living, residents also appreciate the variety of food choices and the ...
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Supportive living environment. Many reviews mention the sense of community and support that residents find within their communities. At Coastal Heights Senior Living, residents have made new friends, and Carmel Village mentions the welcoming atmosphere. At Park Plaza, the staff and residents create a family like environ ...
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Fountain Valley independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fountain Valley independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fountain 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 Fountain 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 Fountain Valley partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Fountain Valley, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
32.6%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45.3%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
40.7%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
45.3%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20.9%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Fountain 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 Fountain Valley communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Fountain Valley, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
39.5%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
47.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
43%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
27.9%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fountain 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 Fountain Valley offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Fountain Valley, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.2%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
34.9%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.2%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
47.7%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.5%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40.7%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.7%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.2%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
46.5%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
23.3%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.9%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
48.8%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Carmel Village, Park View Estates Transitional Assisted Living and Memory Care and Atria Golden Creek are the top-rated independent living facilities near Fountain Valley, California. See full list of communities.
There are 96 independent living facilities near Fountain Valley, California. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Fountain Valley, California are Palos Verdes Villa, Atria Golden Creek and Sunrise of Yorba Linda. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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