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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Greendale, CA

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The cost of independent living in Greendale is about $3,884 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 10 options.

Read 242 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. You may also consider nearby communities such as Sacramento, Vacaville and Davis.

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Photo of Greenhaven Place
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11 Floor plan available
9.2
Review score
86 reviews
9.2
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86 reviews
5 star
82%
4 star
16%
3 star
1%
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1%
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The categories you listed, I would say a five, with the exception of the food. Sometimes the portion is too small, and sometimes it isn't what my brother likes. Otherwise, we are super happy with Greenhaven...
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.
Greenhaven Place is an independent living and assisted living community in Sacramento, California. Our community is tucked away in a quiet residential area near South Land and William Land Parks, convenient to shopping, dining, grocery stores and medical facilities. As the state's capital,...
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Photo of Ivy Park at Laguna Creek
2222 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.1
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84 reviews
9.1
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84 reviews
5 star
58%
4 star
26%
3 star
10%
2 star
5%
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1%
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I would give all the categories a 5. What we like the most about the community is knowing that my dad is being well taken care of. The wonderful caregivers, nice getting to know them. The property is very...
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.
You deserve to do more of what you love.If you’re living a mostly independent lifestyle, but you could use an extra hand with some of your day-to-day activities, our community could be right for you. With both assisted living and memory care, you’ll have the care you need when you need it all on...
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Photo of Spanish Vines Senior Living
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8.6
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42 reviews
8.6
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42 reviews
5 star
58%
4 star
21%
3 star
7%
2 star
7%
1 star
7%
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They really try to get families involved at the holidays and other activities . They need to hire a new cook. The food is terrible and could be way better.
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.
Greenhaven Estates Assisted Living is an assisted living and memory care community in Sacramento, California. Sacramento is a historic city in northern California and the capital of state, boasting several state parks, fine shopping, dining and an abundance of high quality medical facilities....
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Photo of Carlton Senior Living Elk Grove
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5 star
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This is a very friendly, nicely laid out community. Beautiful dinning and living room area. Big plus for us was the availability of the dinning area. 2 hours for each meal, breakfast, lunch and dinner plus a...
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.
Family-owned and involved for more than 25 years, Carlton Senior Living (CSL) is committed to residents’ well-being. Our communities are the foundation for seniors and their families, and our services are the tools they use to live well each day. We offer an array of services to support...
Photo of Bruceville Point Senior Living
2020 Photos available
5 star
69%
4 star
15%
3 star
8%
2 star
8%
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0%
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My father is currently a resident at Bruceville Point Senior Living and the experience has been great. The Memory Care wing is very well managed, with very little staff turnover. The cleanliness and...
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.
Bruceville Point, a Tenfold Senior Living community in Elk Grove, CA is now licensed and open as of June 6, 2021.This is the second community for Tenfold Senior Living. We first began operation in February, 2017 with the opening of our Folsom, CA community, Prairie City Landing. We are very...
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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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5 star
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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.
Welcome to ACC Greenhaven Terrace, an apartment community designed to promote the active lifestyles of individuals aged 62 years and better. Keeping busy is easy with Water Aerobics, Yoga, Tai Chi or just a relaxed game of Bingo. Our property is conveniently located near...
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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 Seasons at Laguna Ridge Apartment Homes
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.
Season’s at Laguna Ridge is Elk Grove’s premier 55+ affordable luxury communities. Season’s at Laguna Ridge was built in 2008 and has been the talk of the town every since. With spacious 1 and 2 bedroom floor plans and ample amenities we are sure to fit all your needs. We are conveniently located...
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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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Cost of independent living in Greendale, CA

The average cost of senior living in Greendale is $3,884 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sacramento, CA with an average of $3,533 per month.

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

Greendale, CA
$3,884/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

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

$7,059/mo
Independent Living
$3,884/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,638/mo
Studio
$4,055/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,854/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,286/mo

Senior living costs in Greendale 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: Greendale, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGreendale, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$3,884/mo$4,174/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$6,098/mo$6,206/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$7,059/mo$7,329/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Greendale, CA:$3,884/mo
California:$4,174/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Greendale, CA:$6,098/mo
California:$6,206/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Greendale, CA:$7,059/mo
California:$7,329/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Greendale, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Greendale 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 average 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
Greendale, CA$3,766/mo$3,494/mo+7.8%
California$3,916/mo$3,864/mo+1.4%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Greendale, CA
2024 average cost:$3,766/mo
2023 average cost:$3,494/mo
Percent change:+7.8%
California
2024 average cost:$3,916/mo
2023 average cost:$3,864/mo
Percent change:+1.4%
National
2024 average cost:$3,416/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Greendale

Recent reviews for independent living in Greendale

Chateau On Capitol Avenue in Sacramento, CA

5.0
My 91 year old mother has been at Chateau on Capitol Ave. for about six months and has adapted well. She has made many new friends and is enjoying life there. The staff are very attentive and I'm impressed that every staff member calls her by name. It is a personal touch that I find endearing. ...
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Eskaton Gold River

4.5
My parents were very comfortable there and well taken care of. It was a temporary arrangement, but the staff went over and above to get them in and settled. Thank you!! My mom has Crone's Disease and has a very restrictive diet of gluten free and certain other food additives give her issues. ...
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Cogir of Vacaville Senior Living

4.3
This community doesn't have a buy in fee, and I am able to do month to month contracts. The staff are great to work with if I have questions or concerns. Maintenance responds very quickly, when needed. They go above and beyond for the residents. This is a good place to come to. This would be ...
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Greendale independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Greendale independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Greendale, 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 Greendale 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 Greendale partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Greendale, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
30%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
40%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20%
11.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Greendale 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 Greendale communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Greendale, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
50%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
50%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Greendale 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 Greendale offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Greendale, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30%
34.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
50%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
48%
Dances
Dances
20%
34.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
40.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
47.6%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Greenhaven Place, Ivy Park at Laguna Creek and Spanish Vines Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Greendale, California. See full list of communities.
There are 10 independent living facilities near Greendale, California. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Greendale, California are Ivy Park at Sacramento and Atria El Camino Gardens. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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