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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Kester, CA
The cost of independent living in Kester is about $4,824 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 104 options. Read 1597 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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35 reviews
Excellent, organized and comfortable place. The staff here are very respectful and very eager to serve and place the elderly.
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.
Residential location in sought-after Pacific Palisades Village, five miles from the John Wayne Cancer Institute and Saint John’s Health Center. Rooftop terrace with ocean and mountain views, lovely outdoor gardens, beauty salon and spa with services available by appointment, Wi-Fi, scheduled,...
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45 reviews
I think the staff is great very friendly. I see the same people all the time and I like them so that's great. The room size is good very good and the amenities I believe were good ones. Minor thought was...
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.
Step into a Sunrise Assisted Living community and you can't help but feel at home. We stop at nothing to make your experience warm and inviting, from our homelike exterior architecture, to our comfortable community areas and choice of suites to our exceptional outdoor gardens and landscaping....
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9.9
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83 reviews
Studio Royale is a nice place. My godmother could no longer do some things on her own at her home. [name removed] was able to help me with the process of getting an apartment and care for my godmother. I...
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.
Residing on what was once the backlot of MGM Studios, Studio Royale’s heritage is rich in Hollywood film culture. The community provides assisted living services in the heart of Culver City, where individuals can thrive among the conveniences of urban living. While the independence of each...
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9.9
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248 reviews
Our 100 yr old mom has been living in memory care at Pacifica Senior Living since [date removed]. We can't say enough about our outstanding experience with the facility and staff. She's been in the same...
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.
We Put the CARE in Memory Care' identifies us for a reason! Our roots go back more than 20 years. Our Memory Care Only community was defined and established as a labor of love with a single focus to serve our precious seniors with dementia to the best of our abilities. Many years later, we have...
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15 reviews
Nikkei Senior Gardens is an absolutely lovely facility! My mother is so happy to be staying at such a nice, peaceful place where the entire staff is very friendly, enthusiastic and always eager to help. As a...
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.
Nikkei Senior Gardens. Created for you.Nikkei Senior Gardens is located in the city of Arleta, a quiet residential community in the San Fernando Valley. This vibrant neighborhood serves as a multicultural assisted living community for those seeking a bit of extra help to maximize their...
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23 reviews
We worked for over 8 months to find the right continuing care community for my mom. The staff at Solheim were patient and caring and worked closely with us to help her make the difficult decision to move...
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.
Solheim, as a continuing care retirement community, provides care as needed. The four levels are: Residential Assisted Living Special Care (for those with Alzheimer's disease or other cognitive impairments) and Skilled Nursing. Basic services include but are not limited to the following...
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50 reviews
My experiences with her have all been kind and fun. She is eager to help anyone with any problems. Trustworthy heart above has a smile. Helps outside her main responsibilities who there is a need.
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.
It’s maintenance-free living at its best.At our CCRC community (Continuing Care Retirement Community) in Northridge, California, you can redefine your independence with more time for what you want to do. With four levels of care on one campus, including independent living, assisted living, memory...
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9.5
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122 reviews
My uncle has been at HHSL for over a year after having some health issues. While he doesn't leave his apartment very often, he appreciates the staff and various activities available for resident.
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.
Luxury Senior Living at Its FinestWelcome to Hollywood Hills, a Pacifica Senior Living community that provides luxury living at its finest. Offering signature Heartland™ Assisted living and Legacies™ Memory Care, our state-of-the-art community welcomes residents to enjoy a lifestyle that...
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9.5
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76 reviews
We are getting slowly and surely adjusted to the new system and the new environment The people are nice, helpful and friendly. It has almost been [date removed] now that we are here at Atria Tarzana. This...
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.
Discover the elegance of a resort community with style and sophistication, right in the heart of Tarzana. Our goal is to provide residents a comfortable lifestyle that encourages independence and personal freedom, enhances well-being, and promotes strong connections to family, friends and...
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9.4
Review score
45 reviews
The entire staff were amazing. They knew this was a very difficult time for me and provided excellent care for my mother. Filled with compassion, understanding, friendliness and most importantly honesty.
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.
Encino Terrace Senior Living strives to ease the life of each resident, providing a worry-free environment. Taking care of a home with all of these responsibilities, can become tiring and quite overwhelming. The goal of Encino Terrace Senior Living is that you enjoy your home and all of the...
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9.4
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19 reviews
Staff is very friendly. My comments are dealing with my experience in memory care where activities can be more. It's seems like the rest of the non memory care facility has more activities and food options....
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.
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9.2
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18 reviews
The people at The Lighthouse were caring and they really did try to make the community feel like a home environment. The staff members looked out for each other and for all of the residents, they really did...
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.
The Lighthouse is a premier assisted living community located in the sunny southern California town of Toluca Lake. Residents enjoy a wondrous view of the towering tree-covered Mount Olympus. Other nearby attractions like Universal Studios and the Los Angeles Zoo make the Lighthouse an ideal...
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9.0
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42 reviews
My sister and I did the research for months to find the best for mom. Belmont Village Burbank was and is the best. I would recommend Belmont to others. The staff was amazing. My sister and I have monthly...
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.
Belmont Village of Burbank, California is located in the beautiful Burbank Hills residential area, with convenient access to healthcare facilities, places of worship, the main Burbank library, quaint cafes and shops along tree-lined streets. Just three blocks from the Belmont senior living...
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9.0
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5 reviews
The community is beautiful, similar to a 5 star resort inside and out. The staff are kind, friendly and the individual care is outstanding. Perhaps they could improve on the food by having a chef that makes...
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.
Located in the serene foothills of the San Fernando Valley, Aegis of Granada Hills offers residents personalized assisted living care with an 'at home' touch. Our beautifully designed community consists of 46 assisted living apartments and 35 apartments for residents with Alzheimer's disease or...
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8.9
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153 reviews
I would highly recommend The Gardens at Park Balboa. The staff is always so nice. I think my mom's only complaint is that she wishes the activities were more varied.
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.
Welcome to The Gardens at Park Balboa(G.P.B), an Independent, Assisted Living and Memory Care residence in Van Nuys, CA. Our California lifestyle community is located in the heart of the San Fernando Valley, just blocks away from 2 major hospitals, and convenient to all freeways. The Gardens has...
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8.9
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21 reviews
Based on the experience we have had so far with Belmont Village, we would have to give everything a 5 except for the value for cost. What our family really likes about the Belmont Village is probably the...
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.
Belmont Village of Westwood, California is situated in a lushly landscaped residential neighborhood in the heart of Westwood. Our senior living facility is located along Wilshire Boulevard's 'Golden Mile.' Residents enjoy shopping at its best on Rodeo Drive, Century City and Westwood Village....
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8.9
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22 reviews
I am very happy with my parents there. Mom thinks the food can be better but dad is ok with it. I've eaten there and it was good. The staff is very friendly. I feel my parents are in a safe place and I know...
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.
Ivy Park at Woodland Hills is a vibrant senior living community nestled in a picturesque neighborhood within the city of Los Angeles. Just off of the 101 Highway, Ivy Park is just minutes from three medical centers including Kaiser Permanente, a variety of scenic parks, bustling shopping centers...
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8.5
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7 reviews
Life here is certainly different but in good way. The best is friendly residents. The staff is helpful plus. They do their best for you. Love not having to clean, shop or cook. No cleanup. Many very good 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.
Discover a spectacular retirement living right in your own backyard. Set in the heart of the San Fernando Valley, at The Village at Sherman Oaks you’ll enjoy Independent and Assisted living services as it should be: A beautiful setting with all of the features and amenities you could hope for...
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8.5
Review score
47 reviews
Overall, excellent to exceptional!(I consider a 4 excellent and a 5 exceptional.) Common areas are totally immaculate, but my mother's floor could be cleaned more thoroughly. Quantity and quality of...
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.
At Belmont Village Hollywood Hills, we offer a variety of community features. Residents can enjoy regular off-site adventures and excursions. Cats and dogs are allowed in private quarters. Our property is conveniently located near accessible public transportation. Free resident parking available...
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8.5
Review score
14 reviews
I had a great experience with A Place For Mom and their recommendation of Glen Terra. It is a very stressful time to place a loved one. Both a Place for Mom & Glen Terra were the best. Every person we came...
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.
Glen Terra Assisted Living is a newly remodeled assisted?living facility in Glendale, CA with an array of engaging activities, spacious and well-designed apartments, a full-scope wellness program, and amenities that enhance daily life. Not only are we dedicated to providing high-quality senior...
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8.2
Review score
24 reviews
I am currently a resident at Ivy Park at Burbank and things have been mostly great for me here, so far. I don't know much about the assisted living part of Ivy Park since I am an independent living resident....
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.
Ivy Park at Burbank is a senior living community set in the charming and desirable city of Burbank, CA. Easily accessible from Highway 134, the community sits at the foothills of the Verdugo Mountains and boasts landscaped grounds, a feeling of community and more. At Ivy Park our seniors are...
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8.0
Review score
10 reviews
My mother had a beautiful private room private bathroom lots of staff and activities Doctor came weekly and in a lovely location on a tree lined street in the Burbank hills ... I'm so glad she loved it...
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.
Assisted Living For The Elderly Where We Offer Personal Comfort To Everyone In The Family. During our 20+ years of offering affordable assisted living, we have helped our residents and their families feel comfortable with our care and their situations. We do this with a style of...
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8.0
Review score
12 reviews
My friend went ahead and took a room at Vintage Westwood and she's been there about two months or so now. The care has been slightly problematic but I think that's just due to one individual. There are a lot...
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.
Welcome to Vintage Westwood Horizons Independent Senior Living in Los Angeles, California.Make yourself at home at Vintage Westwood Horizons in Los Angeles, California. It’s a friendly, flexible environment that celebrates your individuality and nurtures your soul. We recognize that each new...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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8.0
Review score
3 reviews
The village is an excellent place for one to settle into a place for retired who want to live a healthy, charming experience. There is everything you could want at your fingertips. A special place indeed. ...
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.
A team and an assist with everything that matters. Imagine life with a complete support system. It’s like an extended family working together and making things easier. Meals, prescriptions, appointments, personalized care, even a hobby or two, all taken care of with smiles at every turn. Having...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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8.0
Review score
38 reviews
What our family likes the most about the Foothill Retirement community is all the team work between the staff members working there. Friendly and staff that will help care for my mom's needed especially...
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.
Foothill Retirement is an Assisted Living Community with three different levels of care starting with Full Independent, Assisted Living and a secure Memory Community. We are located on an acre of property, in a quiet residential neighborhood on a tree-lined street with views of the surrounding...
Cost of independent living in Kester, CA
The average cost of senior living in Kester is $4,824 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include San Marino, CA with an average of $4,242 per month.
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What families are saying about independent living in Kester
Recent reviews for independent living in Kester
Leisure Vale Assisted Living in Glendale, CA
5.0
Facility seems a good place for [name removed], well organized and staff are accommodating.
Foothill Retirement in Tujunga, CA
4.4
What our family likes the most about the Foothill Retirement community is all the team work between the staff members working there. Friendly and staff that will help care for my mom's needed especially having the understanding to care for dementia seniors. Staff also understands family's ...
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Garden of Palms in Los Angeles, CA
5.0
Garden of Palms community is absolutely lovely. The meals and dining service is excellent, and they activities they have for the residents are also excellent. We would absolutely recommend this community to others.
Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
High-quality and varied dining experiences. Residents and their families consistently praise the excellent food quality at various communities. For instance, at Atria Tarzana, the chef accommodates dietary restrictions and offers a range of cuisines, while at The Gardens at Park Balboa, residents look forward to their meals and apprec ...
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Friendly and accommodating staff. Several reviews highlight the kindness and helpfulness of staff members at different communities, such as Encino Terrace Senior Living, where one resident enjoys the friendly conversations in the dining room, and at The Gardens at Park Balboa, where staff members remember residents' meal ord ...
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Welcoming and engaging community activities. Activities play an important role in residents' overall satisfaction with their living situation. At Atria Tarzana, residents find joy in a variety of activities like karaoke, arts and crafts, and lectures, while at The Gardens at Park Balboa, residents participate in chair volleyball and at ...
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Thoughtfully designed facilities. Cleanliness and upkeep are mentioned frequently in reviews for various communities, including Atria Tarzana, where the dining room boasts plenty of space between tables and a wonderful atmosphere, and The Gardens at Park Balboa, where the gardens are filled with beautiful flowers and greener ...
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Personalized care and attention. Residents at The Watermark at Westwood Village appreciate the dedication of the care staff, who genuinely enjoy their work and make each resident feel at home. At The Village at Northridge, staff members go the extra mile to make the move-in process easier and help residents settle in comfor ...
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Close proximity to medical facilities and conveniences. Some residents, like those at The Gardens at Park Balboa, choose their community based on its proximity to necessary medical facilities and amenities, ensuring peace of mind and convenience.
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Kester independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Kester independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Kester, 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 Kester 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 Kester partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Kester, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
30.9%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45.7%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
41.5%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
46.8%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.9%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Kester 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 Kester communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Kester, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
38.3%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.6%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
40.4%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19.1%
17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Kester 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 Kester offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Kester, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
45.7%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25.5%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25.5%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.3%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56.4%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.2%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.7%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38.3%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.8%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
48.9%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
34%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.7%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.7%
45.7%
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