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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Happy Valley, CA

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The cost of independent living in Happy Valley is about $4,534 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 146 options. Read 1417 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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Since my mom has been here at the care and insight has been great. The community is very, very clean and nice. My mom's room is a good size for her with a nice bathroom and dining area. I would definitely...
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.
Atherton is an independent living community located in the gorgeous city of Alhambra, CA, which is situated in Los Angeles County. The city provides a wide variety of things to do and attractions to see, from the golf courses and farmer's markets in the area to art exhibitions, this city has it...
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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: 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.
Photo of Burke Manor
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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"Colorado Terrace caters to seniors, providing a living experience suited to you in Los Angeles, CA. One of the rewards of living in an apartment near downtown is not needing to drive everywhere you go....
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.
Beautiful,two-year-old building of apartments for seniors (at least 62 years old) Laundry Facilities Secure Parking Available Elevator Carpet Stove, Garbage Disposal, Microwave
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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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This place is great! Have been here for a month and the food is so well planned and taste delicious. I love the way staff is right on time for my needs . The owner and family have been very helpful and ...
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: 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.
Victor Royale Adult living is an assisted living community in the lovely town of Glendale, CA. This beautiful community is situated within Los Angeles county, within easy driving distance of both the ocean and the mountains. Glendale is a great place to live with average temperatures in the 70s...
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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Photo of MacArthur Park Towers
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: 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: 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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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.
Heritage Park is a senior housing community located in stunning Glendale, Los Angeles County, California. You'll love the convenience of living in the city centre of this sun soaked California community. No need to drive in this 'walker's paradise.' With a walk score of 95, shopping, services,...
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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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My Father has only been there for over one month, I can see that the Caregivers pay attention to the patients, and give them a lot of special attention, I have seen that with my Father, my Sisters feel that...
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.
Vista Cove at San Gabriel is an intimate and caring Assisted Living and Memory Care community. Our mission is to serve our residents with compassion and respect in an inviting setting; to promote their independence; and to care for their physical, medical and emotional well being. Our commitment...
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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: 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.
LIVE life at Sunset Hall!!We are a nonprofit retirement center, founded in 1923. Assisted and Independent residents are welcome.Rates depend on the room size and location. Basic rates include assistance with medications, weekly laundry service, basic housekeeping, 3 meals per day, Sunset Hall...
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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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This is a larger community that offers my mom more movement. They have 24 staffing at the main door. They have surveillance cameras and I have peace of mind that she will not wander off. The community is...
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: 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: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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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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.
Thank you for your interest in FountainGlen at Pasadena Active Independent Apartment Living FountainGlen at Pasadena is nestled in the downtown Playhouse District of Pasadena designed for the active lifestyle of adults aged 55 plus…Easy access to Gold line Rapid transit systemGrocery stores and...

Cost of independent living in Happy Valley, CA

The average cost of senior living in Happy Valley is $4,534 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include El Monte, CA with an average of $4,172 per month.

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

Happy Valley, CA
$4,534/mo
$4,443/mo

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

Happy Valley, CA
$4,534/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

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

$5,122/mo
Independent Living
$4,534/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,272/mo
Studio
$6,351/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,483/mo
2 Bedroom
$10,496/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$7,000/mo

Senior living costs in Happy 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: Happy Valley, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHappy Valley, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$4,534/mo$4,696/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$4,286/mo$4,503/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$5,122/mo$5,456/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Happy Valley, CA:$4,534/mo
California:$4,696/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Happy Valley, CA:$4,286/mo
California:$4,503/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Happy Valley, CA:$5,122/mo
California:$5,456/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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Independent living costs in Happy Valley, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Happy 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
Happy Valley, CA$4,889/mo$4,328/mo+13.0%
California$3,692/mo$3,585/mo+3.0%
National$3,246/mo$3,151/mo+3.0%
Happy Valley, CA
2024 average cost:$4,889/mo
2023 average cost:$4,328/mo
Percent change:+13.0%
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 Happy Valley

Recent reviews for independent living in Happy Valley

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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Brookdale Gardens of Tarzana

5.0
I have no complaints about the care my mother has been receiving at this community. The housekeeping does a great job at keeping her bedroom nicely maintained as well as the rest of the building. The staff have been very friendly and are always attentive to her needs. I overall have been very ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and accommodating staff. Several reviews from communities Hollywood Hills Senior Living, Scholl Canyon Estates, and The Villas By Astoria Park praise the kindness and helpfulness of staff members. Residents and family members appreciate the individualized attention and care provided, especially during the move-in ...
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Varied and enjoyable activities. Communities like The Oaks of Pasadena, The Terraces at Park Marino, and Astoria Park Senior Living offer a diverse range of activities to keep residents engaged. These include social events, games, arts and crafts, and even pet-friendly options.
Delicious and diverse meal offerings. Quality meals are a common theme across reviews at communities such as The Villas By Astoria Park, The Oaks of Pasadena, and The Terraces at Park Marino. Residents express enthusiasm for the food and note the accommodation of dietary restrictions and individual preferences.
Thorough and considerate communication between staff and families. Family members at Hollywood Hills Senior Living, Scholl Canyon Estates, and The Villas By Astoria Park express satisfaction with the clear and ongoing communication they receive from staff. They feel informed and assured that their loved ones' care needs are being met.
Well-maintained and clean living spaces. Reviews for communities like The Villas By Astoria Park, The Oaks of Pasadena, and The Terraces at Park Marino consistently mention the cleanliness and upkeep of both private rooms and communal areas. Residents feel comfortable and at ease in their living environments.
Flexible and inclusive community culture. Communities Scholl Canyon Estates, The Villas By Astoria Park, and The Oaks of Pasadena are noted for their welcoming and inclusive environments. Residents and their families appreciate the opportunity to participate in community events and feel a strong sense of belonging
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Happy Valley independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Happy Valley independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Happy 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 Happy 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 Happy Valley partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Happy Valley, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30.8%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
30%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.5%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.5%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Happy 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 Happy Valley communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Happy Valley, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29.2%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
30%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.8%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Happy 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 Happy Valley offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Happy Valley, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
32.5%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.3%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.8%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29.2%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25.8%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
26.7%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
34.2%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
24.2%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
34.2%
46.4%
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