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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Garden Grove, CA
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The cost of independent living in Garden Grove is about $4,185 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 101 options. Read 2124 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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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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...
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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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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My dad is doing very well and I have no complaints and I have not heard anything negative from him. He has the biggest room next to dining room, activity room, and everything else. It is a fantastic room...
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.
As a well-established retirement community in Fullerton, Acacia Villas provides a warm, family-like environment in a comfortable, homey atmosphere. Acacia Villas features 66 apartments, two large living rooms with a large-screen television, an attractively landscaped central courtyard, and a...
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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.
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.
Jacaranda Apartments, for Adults 55+, is located in the Sunny Hills Area of Fullerton, CA. We offer sophistication and style to active adults with a passion for living the good life. A unique combination of natural beauty and luxury, it's the perfect place to enjoy the lifestyle you so richly...
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.
On 33 beautifully landscaped acres in Fullerton, California, Morningside is a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) ideally located in Orange County, just 25 miles from Los Angeles. Orange County beaches are even closer. Here, residents enjoy a mild Mediterranean climate and a light daily...
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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Quiet environment. Clean, warm and cozy like a family. Chinese meals and desserts - The senior residents enjoy.
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.
Cardinal Yu-Pin ManorCardinal Yu-Pin Manor is a large assisted living community that is located in Norwalk, CA. Norwalk is a cozy city that is a suburban city in Los Angeles. You get the cozy atmosphere Norwalk has to offer while close enough to all the big amenities in Los Angeles.The community...
Cost of independent living in Garden Grove, CA
The average cost of senior living in Garden Grove is $4,185 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Villa Park, CA with an average of $3,961 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Garden Grove, CA vs. nearby cities
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What families are saying about independent living in Garden Grove
Recent reviews for independent living in Garden Grove
Westminster Terrace Senior Living
5.0
It's been a much better experience than I thought. Mom has been happy with the food, activities, and staff. Yes, I'd absolutely recommend to others.
Atria Del Sol in Mission Viejo, CA
4.6
My mothers experience was good. She did have to stay on the second floor due to her diagnosis of dementia and that was not present for her...felt like a prisoner. The staff were very attentive and most of all she was safe so we could feel like we had a break from 24x7 care givers. She doesn't ...
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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 welcoming staff. Multiple reviews mention the kindness and helpfulness of the staff in various communities, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere for residents. At Park Plaza, the staff's friendliness is a notable highlight, and at Coastal Heights Senior Living, families appreciate the staff's dedication t ...
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Engaging and diverse activities. A range of activities catering to residents' interests is a common theme in reviews. Communities like Carmel Village and The Palms La Mirada Senior Living offer various activities to keep residents engaged, including social events, games, and outings. Residents at Huntington Terrace especi ...
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Delicious and accommodating meals. Quality food and accommodating meal options are often praised in reviews. Residents at Emerald Court and The Palms La Mirada Senior Living appreciate that their dietary restrictions are taken into consideration, and at Coastal Heights Senior Living, families look forward to mealtimes as a ...
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Attentive and responsive staff. Residents and their families express gratitude for the staff's availability and responsiveness to their needs. At Town and Country Manor, the communications and care from the staff have been impressive, while Emerald Court notes improvements in staff availability since their loved one moved ...
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Thoughtfully designed community spaces. Reviews mention the thoughtfully designed common areas of communities, providing opportunities for socialization and relaxation. At Town and Country Manor, the renovated patio and dining room are appreciated, while residents of Coastal Heights Senior Living enjoy the various common areas, su ...
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Comfortable and functional living spaces. Reviews highlight the importance of comfortable and functional living spaces for residents. At Rowntree Gardens, the older facility may look its age, but the residents appreciate the cleanliness and functionality of their rooms. With upgraded appliances and special touches, the apartments at ...
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Garden Grove independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Garden Grove independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Garden Grove, 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 Garden Grove 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 Garden Grove partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.8%
20.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
47.8%
33.7%
No sugar
No sugar
42.2%
30.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
48.9%
33%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.6%
8.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Garden Grove 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 Garden Grove communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Garden Grove, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
36.7%
35.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
47.8%
42.9%
Room service
Room service
41.1%
36.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
24.4%
17.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Garden Grove 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 Garden Grove offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
47.8%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30%
28%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
32.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.4%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48.9%
48.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.1%
53.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.1%
42.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.1%
37.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.4%
41%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48.9%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
47.8%
46.4%
Dances
Dances
20%
32.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
24.4%
39.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
46.7%
46%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Palos Verdes Villa, Sunrise of Orange and Harbor Terrace Retirement Community are the top-rated independent living facilities near Garden Grove, California. See full list of communities.
There are 101 independent living facilities near Garden Grove, California. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Garden Grove, California are Palos Verdes Villa, Harbor Terrace Retirement Community and Sunrise of Orange. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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