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The cost of independent living in Gaston is about $4,615 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 57 options. Read 862 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 The Seasons of Reno
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I really like this facility. The people who work here are lovely and my Mother is enjoying the care. I know that she is safe here and they have a really good nursing staff. It's a very clean facility, but...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
The Seasons of Reno offers both assisted living and specialized memory care services to seniors in Reno, Nevada. Our outstanding compassionate caregivers are the heart of our community, and we pride ourselves on treating each resident as a friend and family member. Each resident is assisted...
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My mom is very happy here at The Villas of Stanford Ranch. It's very clean. They have a swimming pool and offer lots of activities. I highly recommend them!
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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Photo of Ansel Park Assisted Living and Memory Care
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
Ansel Park Senior Living is a unique new retirement living concept where health, wellness and adventure unite. Located in Rocklin, California, everything about our community is brand new, including our concept of care. We offer Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care – all on one...
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Great place - They take wonderful care of my mom. We love everyone there - and appreciate their care and attention - so many activities to keep everyone busy!!
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.
Cherry Blossom Assisted Living is the sister facility of 5-Star rated Livermore Valley Senior Living in Livermore, CA. We trace our success as a company to the simple and enduring philosophy that aging is a gift. It is a gift of immense wisdom and character that is priceless to that individual,...
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Staff works very well with family. Have no rules with family on visits or bringing in patients favorite food to share meals with family. If allowed ,may also check patient out for short visits. There are...
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.
Sunshine Manor is a charming assisted living residence located in the heart of El Dorado County.  Our 14-bed country home  has recently undergone numerous upgrades and improvements.  We graciously provide services for both ambulatory and non-ambulatory residents in either...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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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.
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.
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: 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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I am very impressed with Oakwood Village.they are very helpful and I believe they care very much in helping the people that are living there. They have been very helpful to me in giving me information ...
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.
Photo of Oakwood Village
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: 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.
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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.
Bunny's Leisure Apartments is a 55 and over, independent senior housing community located in Oroville, Butte County, CA. The community itself is located overlooking a serene river that offers great views. The city of Oroville is an Indian founded city that is located off the base of the foothills...
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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.
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.
Photo of Summerset Senior Living Lincoln Adaptive Care and Memory Care
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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.
Summerset Senior Living Lincoln Adaptive Care and Memory Care is committed to providing top-quality care in a warm, welcoming environment. Our community offers a range of services tailored to meet the unique needs of each resident, ensuring everyone can enjoy a fulfilling and comfortable lifestyle.
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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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So far we've been very pleased with how things are going at Gold Country. We moved my loved one here after her care needs exceeded what her previous community was able to provide, and so far Gold Country has...
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.
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The Season's of Reno is the best place for Seniors. The entire Staff are Wonderful!! They are very professional but also very welcoming. I can call them anytime to get information or updates about my loved...
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 Linclon Manor
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.
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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.

Cost of independent living in Gaston, CA

The average cost of senior living in Gaston is $4,615 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Loyalton, CA with an average of $3,708 per month.

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

Gaston, CA
$4,615/mo

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

Gaston, CA
$4,615/mo
U.S. national average
$4,160/mo

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

$5,095/mo
Independent Living
$4,615/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,670/mo
Studio
$5,133/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,548/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,293/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,052/mo

Senior living costs in Gaston 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: Gaston, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGaston, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$4,615/mo$4,698/mo$4,160/mo
Assisted Living$4,582/mo$4,504/mo$4,703/mo
Memory Care$5,095/mo$5,459/mo$4,954/mo
Independent Living
Gaston, CA:$4,615/mo
California:$4,698/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
Assisted Living
Gaston, CA:$4,582/mo
California:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,703/mo
Memory Care
Gaston, CA:$5,095/mo
California:$5,459/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
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Independent living costs in Gaston, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Gaston 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
Gaston, CA$4,076/mo$3,774/mo+8.0%
California$3,692/mo$3,631/mo+1.7%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Gaston, CA
2024 average cost:$4,076/mo
2023 average cost:$3,774/mo
Percent change:+8.0%
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 Gaston

Recent reviews for independent living in Gaston

Atria Grass Valley

5.0
Atria Grass Valley is a very nice community. The staff are very helpful and communicate with any concerns about my loved one that they may have. The residents are friendly as well. It is a nice place to live for my loved one.

Sunshine Manor in Placerville, CA

4.3
A Place for Mom was very helpful in getting us an appointment for viewing Sunshine Manor. We found Sunshine Manor to be warm and inviting as soon as we arrived. They are a small group of caregivers that really have a heart for the seniors. Sunshine is like being in a home with dining tables ...
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Hilltop Commons Senior Living in Grass Valley, CA

4.5
My mom became a resident after downsizing from a larger home. She instantly loved the experience at Hiiltop Commons. Her social opportunity expanded, she felt part of a small community, and above all she felt safe and cared for. Although she passed away after only two years of residency, ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and welcoming staff. Several reviews from Park Place Assisted Living, Solstice at Auburn, and Atria Summit Ridge praise the kindness and attentiveness of the staff, who make residents feel like family and go above and beyond to ensure their happiness and well-being.
Variety of activities for residents. Communities such as Sutter Estates, Atria Rocklin, and Holiday Sky Peaks offer a wide range of activities, allowing residents to stay engaged and active, whether it be through social events, outings, or classes like painting and Bible Study.
Personalized care plans. At Holiday Sky Peaks and Solstice at Auburn, staff members create individualized care plans to accommodate residents' unique needs, ensuring they receive the right level of support and attention.
Delicious and accommodating meals. Reviews from Country Crest Senior Living, Atria Rocklin, and Sutter Estates highlight the importance of quality meals in residents' overall satisfaction, with communities offering various options and accommodating dietary restrictions.
Secure and friendly community environment. Communities like Gold Country Senior Living, Holiday Sky Peaks, and Park Place Assisted Living provide a secure and welcoming environment for residents, with friendly staff, gated facilities, and a sense of community among the residents.
Caring and compassionate management. Managers at communities such as Atria Rocklin, Sutter Estates, and Atria Summit Ridge are commended for their dedication to ensuring residents' needs are met, often going above and beyond to create a friendly and caring community atmosphere.
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Gaston independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gaston independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gaston, 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 Gaston 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 Gaston partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Gaston, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.8%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
46.3%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
31.5%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
48.1%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.1%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Gaston 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 Gaston communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Gaston, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
42.6%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
48.1%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
48.1%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
24.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gaston 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 Gaston offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Gaston, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.2%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.9%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
53.7%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.4%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46.3%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.6%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40.7%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
51.9%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
51.9%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
35.2%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.8%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Atria Summit Ridge, Atria Rocklin and The Pines, A Merrill Gardens Community are the top-rated independent living facilities near Gaston, California. See full list of communities.
There are 57 independent living facilities near Gaston, California. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Gaston, California are Atria Rocklin, Holiday Sky Peaks and Sunrise of Rocklin. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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