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The cost of independent living in Hershey is about $3,625 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 13 options. Read 68 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 Emerald Oaks
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Emerald Oaks is well-run. At first glance, it may seem that it costs more, but their costs include regular laundry service, etc. so it is either comparable in cost to other places if not cheaper, The place...
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.
Our mission at Emerald Oaks Assisted Living is to make every day unique and full of opportunity for our valued residents to be creative, feel respected and loved. We believe that every resident deserves compassionate care, dignity, and respect. With our efforts we aim to enhance their quality of...
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Had my mom living in this facility and she was always happy. Room was always clean and they always had her clean and dressed as well. All staff was very friendly and always ready to help.
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.
Welcome to Palm Gardens, an assisted living, memory Care retirement community in Woodland, California. Palm Gardens is nestled in a quiet neighborhood on a tree-lined street in the City of Trees: Woodland, CA. The property, with large lawn areas, rose garden with walking paths and shady patios,...
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We have our grandma at The Californian. We moved her here when her previous community closed down. The management and staff were so nice, helpful and quick with move in. The transition was simple and easy. ...
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.
The Californian is located in the beautiful community of Woodland, California, with its rich heritage of community spirit and neighborly charm. Our residents enjoy being minutes from the Woodland Opera House which serves as a center for visual and performing arts with activities and performances...
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It has one building for people with mild dementia and one for Alzheimers. All the rooms open into a big living area where they eat and watch tv, and the workers are visible and have a station right there....
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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My in laws are doing very well, they are very happy living at Acacia Glen Apartments. They have made many friends and enjoy many of the activities organized by management and other residents. It's a huge...
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.
Acacia Glen is a recently built forty-one unit apartment complex for active, independent seniors.  Acacia Glen is designed for discerning senior citizens who desire high quality living with enhanced interior design features. For medical and dental care you couldn't ask for a more convenient...
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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.
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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.
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.
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.

Cost of independent living in Hershey, CA

The average cost of senior living in Hershey is $3,625 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Clearlake, CA with an average of $3,219 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Hershey, CA vs. nearby cities

Hershey, CA
$3,625/mo
$3,922/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Hershey, CA vs. the state and national average

Hershey, CA
$3,625/mo
U.S. national average
$4,149/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Hershey vs. other types of senior living

$4,625/mo
Independent Living
$3,625/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Hershey, CA by room type

Semi-Private
$2,500/mo
Studio
$4,700/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,400/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,665/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Hershey

Recent reviews for independent living in Hershey

Acacia Glen Senior Apartments in Woodland, CA

5.0
My in laws are very happy at Acacia Glen Senior Apartments and we are very fortunate to have gotten them in so quickly. The people are all very nice and the management team is thoughtful and considerate. They are very quick to respond to any issues such as repairs. This facility was our first ...
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Woodland Gardens Senior Living

5.0
Really nice facility they have activities for the residents throughout the day and a variety of foods. My grandma is currently a resident and me loves it. Caregivers and the rest of staff are very nice and helpful.

Emerald Oaks in Yuba City, CA

4.0
The staff was interacting with the residents, and seemed very caring and kind. It was a clean community, and I saw a lot of residents in the common areas. The place felt like a highly social facility. The design of the place is more like a medical facility than a homey environment, but it did ...
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Hershey independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Hershey independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Hershey, 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 Hershey 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 Hershey partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Hershey, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
41.7%
32.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.7%
8.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Hershey 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 Hershey communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Hershey, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
8.3%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Hershey 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 Hershey offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Hershey, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
44.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
8.3%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
25%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.7%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
8.3%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
8.3%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
8.3%
39.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
45.8%
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Acacia Glen Senior Apartments, Emerald Oaks and Woodland Gardens Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Hershey, California. See full list of communities.

There are 13 independent living facilities near Hershey, California. See the full list.

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