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The cost of independent living in La Playa is about $4,491 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 37 options. Read 389 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 Pavilion at Tecolote Canyon
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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.
The Pavilion at Tecolote Canyon was born from the vision of local San Diego families who wanted to build a senior living community of our own. The Pavilion has been designed to create a living style that incorporates San Diego’s amazing weather, excellent gardening climate, and the amazing sense...
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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
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.
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This community is great for me as it is close to the ocean and within walking distance to La Jolla Village. The staff are friendly and helpful. The food is good and they offer a good variety. The community...
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.
Casa de Manana is luxury for less than you might think…..A no entrance fee policy allows you to invest or enjoy your savings. Casa de Manana’s reasonable monthly fee covers meals, housekeeping, linens, home maintenance and all utilities (except telephone and cable TV). There is an on-site health...
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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Southern HighlandsSouthern Highlands is located in National City, California. With a population of approximately 65,000 people, it is a small town and the second oldest city in San Diego County. United in 1887, National City was initially part of a 26,000 acre named El Rancho de la Nacion. After...
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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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Our Dad spent 5 1/2 years at Nazareth House. During that time, we visited almost every. We observed interaction between many caregivers and residents. From not only our experience with Dad but others, the...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Nazareth House San Diego is committed to offering active elders personalized assistance, supportive services, and compassionate care in a Catholic, spirit-centered, loving community. Your safety, care, and assistance are assured while your independence is encouraged.The focus at Nazareth House is...
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Cost of independent living in La Playa, CA

The average cost of senior living in La Playa is $4,491 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Imperial Beach, CA with an average of $4,116 per month.

Independent living costs in La Playa, CA, vs. nearby cities

La Playa, CA
$4,491/mo
$4,354/mo

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

La Playa, CA
$4,491/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

Independent living costs in La Playa, CA, vs. other senior living options

$6,010/mo
Independent Living
$4,491/mo

Independent living costs in La Playa, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,998/mo
Studio
$6,575/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,781/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,343/mo

Senior living costs in La Playa 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: La Playa, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLa Playa, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$4,491/mo$4,697/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$4,628/mo$4,503/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$6,010/mo$5,458/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
La Playa, CA:$4,491/mo
California:$4,697/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
La Playa, CA:$4,628/mo
California:$4,503/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
La Playa, CA:$6,010/mo
California:$5,458/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in La Playa, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in La Playa 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
La Playa, CA$4,640/mo$4,538/mo+2.2%
California$3,351/mo$3,209/mo+4.4%
National$2,953/mo$2,825/mo+4.5%
La Playa, CA
2024 average cost:$4,640/mo
2023 average cost:$4,538/mo
Percent change:+2.2%
California
2024 average cost:$3,351/mo
2023 average cost:$3,209/mo
Percent change:+4.4%
National
2024 average cost:$2,953/mo
2023 average cost:$2,825/mo
Percent change:+4.5%
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What families are saying about independent living in La Playa

Recent reviews for independent living in La Playa

Novellus Clairemont in San Diego, CA

4.0
My loved one has recently made the move into this community and so far I have no complaints of how things had been going for him. He has had a few health problems but other than that the experience has been pleasant for him. The staff have done a great job at staying organized in his care plan ...
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Belmont Village Sabre Springs in San Diego, CA

4.7
They are short staffed at this time so sometimes her meals are cold and she has to send them back. Also it does not seem like they are cleaning deep enough due to the lack of workers. They do make sure that my loved ones room is clean however the common areas are not so up kept. The staff have ...
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Paradise Valley Manor in National City, CA

5.0
The staff do a great job calling if anything happens and keep in touch all the time. They also try to keep her comfortable and happy, always checking on her. The community offers many activities like bingo, crafts, and movies. I would recommend this community. This is a great organization.

La Playa independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in La Playa independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in La Playa, 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 La Playa 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 La Playa partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
La Playa, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
26.5%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
32.4%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
32.4%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.2%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.6%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in La Playa 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 La Playa communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
La Playa, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
26.5%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.2%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
32.4%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.6%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in La Playa 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 La Playa offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
La Playa, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
38.2%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.5%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.5%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.2%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.2%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
47.1%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.3%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
32.4%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.3%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.2%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
35.3%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
23.5%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20.6%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
38.2%
46.4%
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