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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Laguna Niguel, CA

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The cost of independent living in Laguna Niguel is about $4,752 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 556 options.

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Photo of La Marea Senior Living
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The food and activities were very good. The surrounding environment is semi-industrial and not conducive to outdoor activity. Promises of regular physical therapy we're not kept. Thankfully, [name removed]...
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.
La Marea Senior Living offers unparalleled service, impeccable amenities and thoughtfully designed surroundings that inspire residents to live elevated lives. We always go the extra mile to make our residents feel at home and provide them with exceptional care. La Marea offers Assisted Living and...
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This is a safe and comfortable place to live. The interactions with everyone is great. The staff is quick to respond to any concerns of mine. The food is a little on the weak side of the scale;...
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 Grove Care and Wellness is an Assisted and Independent Living Facility, with a 5 Star Assisted Skilled Nursing Facility attached. Located off the 91 and 60 freeways, The Grove is easy to find and has clear views of the Historic Mission Inn, shops, restaurants, and museums.Independent Living...
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They're not always good at returning my calls in a timely manner. Overall though, I like them a lot and they really seem to care about their clients.
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.
Downey Retirement Center is located near shops, banks and restaurants. The Stonewood Mall is only blocks away. Hospital and Dr.'s medical buildings are within walking distance. Persons interested in learning more about Downey Retirement Center can call for a private, personal tour of our lovely...
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The Manse is a lovely facility with a real feeling of "home" for its residents. The atmosphere is family-like and is evident in the relationship the staff develops with each resident. Most importantly,...
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.
Located in the beautiful northern part of San Diego county, The Manse exists as a beautiful, two-story colonial styled home for the elderly. With services ranging from assisted living, respite care, to Dementia care, The Manse is committed to providing for all the needs of your loved one during...
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All of the staff at Montclair Royale Senior Living is very friendly and professional. The CNAs are so kind. It is more reasonable in price but is an older building.
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.
Assisted Living and Dementia Care Settle back in your favorite chair, close your eyes and relax. Nurture long-time hobbies, and make new friends. This is Montclair Royale. Come visit our community to meet our friendly staff and see for yourself how easy it can be to call Montclair Royale 'home.'
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When looking for senior living for my dad there were not many affordable options. He did apply at Briarwood in Montclair, CA. He was accepted and they did have some availability. So grateful for the referral...
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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The main reason we chose Sunrise of La Costa was because of the pricing and the low turnover of the staff there. The nursing staff have been great to work with.
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.
About Sunrise at La Costa Community & Location Highlights: Convenient location in Carlsbad, CA Adjacent to shopping, dining, theaters, and more Near La Costa Urgent Care and Scripps Coastal Medical Center Beautifully manicured grounds, walking paths, and outdoor seating areas Sunrise at...
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The apartment itself is very nice! When I moved in, it had fresh paint, new carpet, and new flooring. The patio outside is very nice as well. If I ever have any problems, maintenance does a good job in...
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.
Enjoy an outstanding living experience at Claremont Villas! Take a dip in our newly remodeled pool and spa and enjoy other convenient community features such as our 24 hour laundry room. Relax by the flat screen TV in our resident clubhouse, play bingo or even join one of our card groups for...
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After searching for the perfect place for my dad we finally found Country View and it is better than we expected. The staff is amazing, friendly, attentive, and they care. My dad enjoys the food and...
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.
Country View Retirement HomeThe Country View Retirement Home can be found in beautiful, sunny West Covina, California. The city is located in Los Angeles and has a well manicured lawn and plenty of space to roam and explore the beautiful environment that surrounds our retirement community. Your...
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We picked this community, for our loved one because it is very clean, with friendly people. It's a great place. I liked my tour experience.
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 Claremont Manor
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Claremont Manor has been nothing short of life-saving for my family. My 86-year-old father entered the skilled nursing facility after a fall revealed stage 4 prostate cancer. At his prior facility he had...
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.
Claremont Manor has over fifteen beautiful acres of garden homes, villas and apartments. Walk to Claremont 'village' and its colleges or stroll to historic downtown Claremont. A lifestyle featuring independence living, assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing services. Security and peace...
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They treat everyone so good. Caring Family environment. My Dad will be 98 This June 14, Flag Day. Trying to get there. Thank you again for all you do to help us. Everyone that I have contact with are more...
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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Rating is due to the clothes I bought for my mother because I was told "she had to have "street" clothes" which she no longer has due to them going missing which I feel is unacceptable why can't they keep up...
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.
Our Assisted Living Residences offer unparalleled care for those needing help with daily living tasks and are designed to accommodate frail-elderly guests and that suffering from Alzheimer's and related dementias. ICARE can help individuals with diabetes incontinence chronic arthritis cancer...
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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.
Choose the right level of support for your loved one at Seasons Memory Care at Rolling Hills. We are the sole stand-alone Memory Care community in the Torrance area, offering Respite Stays in addition to Memory Care. Our team is made up of experts skilled in dementia care. We focus on using the...
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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.
We are a 99 bed Assisted lIving Facility with a 24-bed Alzheimer's Secured Specialty Unit. We believe that it takes a team providing care with compassion to serve your loved ones. Our community is unique because we rely on the support of family to help us meet each individual need of our...
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Villa Monticello Assisted Living is great. I really was very satisfied with the services they provided. The staff there are very caring. The facility is really clean. It was just an all around good...
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.
About Villa MonticelloVilla Monticello Assisted Living is a 29-bed Escondido Assisted Living facility. We provide care for ambulatory or non-ambulatory residents who have mild to moderate dementia and frail elderly who may have physical and/or medical challenges that require full care and...
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We chose this community because they had respite and they were very close to where we lived. Also, the price was good. The room sizes were adequate. The food was adequate, my mom enjoyed it. I thought this...
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.
Villa Sorrento is an assisted living community in the quiet, beautiful town of Torrance, CA. The lovely location has a moderate year round climate that is generally warm and low on humidity. Torrance is a comfortable place to live and a wonderful getaway for visitors with family at the assisted...
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My loved one was a resident at Merrill Gardens at Rolling Hills Estates in Memory Care. The staff on the Memory Care floor were exceptional! Everything about the experience was great. I do have one...
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.
Merrill Gardens at Rolling Hills Estates is located in the heart of the Palos Verdes Peninsula. Our new senior community provides luxury senior living near a variety of shopping and dining options. Merrill Gardens at Rolling Hills Estates offers independent retirement living, assisted living and...
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Most of the staff are very engaged and patient. The administration turned over quite a bit, but each administrator that came also seemed engaged and wanting to make things a little better. It's hard to gauge...
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.
A Splendor Senior Living A Splendor Senior Living Community is located in 'the pride of the foothills' in Glendora, California, just minutes away from the historical route 66. Residents will get to capture a stunning view of the mountains or enjoy the stars that fill up the night's sky from the...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
Of all the area’s retirement communities,The Daily Breeze has given The Canterburya “South Bay's Best” Award for years. Experience the freedom of an active life in the lush, rolling hills of Rancho Palos Verdes. With the Pacific as a backdrop, The Canterbury’s ideal location is surpassed only by...
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We find the staff to be pleasant and helpful when asked and that it is not a huge facility. The location is convenient for our family and the apartment is comfortable for my mother. The lack of outdoor...
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.
About half an hour north of San Diego, Encinitas Senior Living offers a peaceful retirement filled with engaging activities and enticing amenities within a vibrant senior living community. This wonderfully appointed community features coastal elements, cozy furnishings, and spacious apartments to...
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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.
Behind the private gates of Peppertree is resort-like living each and every day. Meandering sidewalks, greenbelts and paseos, linking each neighborhood, are ideal for refreshing walks. Enjoy new friendships, neighborly camaraderie and spa like relaxation at the extraordinary clubhouse and...
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The new management team (2023) is awesome. In the short time they have been here many things that have needed doing have been done. The team is knowledgeable, efficient, and fun to have here. Overture 55 is...
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.
Overture San Marcos’ 55+ active adult apartment home community is designed specifically with you in mind. Our maintenance-free lifestyle gives you the active and healthy atmosphere you desire and plenty of time to pursue old interests or discover new ones. Keep fit in our newly-renovated fitness...
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I would highly recommend it. Mom's dementia caused challenges for the staff, mom wasn't very cooperative her time there, but they communicated well with the hospice staff and with family. She did develop...
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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 is the best place we have heard of or been too. The staff is great. The communication is excellent, and they let us know of any changes to our loved one. They do have true Registered Nurses' on...
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.
To Love and Care for Your Family as We do Our OwnThe Kensington is designed to be home for seniors who are looking for assisted living and memory care services. We believe the comfort of familiarity is precious, so our enhanced program enables us to offer care beyond what the traditional assisted...

Cost of independent living in Laguna Niguel, CA

The average cost of senior living in Laguna Niguel is $4,752 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Riverside, CA with an average of $3,716 per month.

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

Laguna Niguel, CA
$4,752/mo
U.S. national average
$3,532/mo

Independent living costs in Laguna Niguel, CA, vs. other senior living options

$7,603/mo
Independent Living
$4,752/mo

Independent living costs in Laguna Niguel, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,636/mo
Studio
$4,697/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,873/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,015/mo

Senior living costs in Laguna Niguel 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: Laguna Niguel, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLaguna Niguel, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$4,752/mo$4,144/mo$3,532/mo
Assisted Living$6,464/mo$6,307/mo$5,909/mo
Memory Care$7,603/mo$7,557/mo$7,121/mo
Independent Living
Laguna Niguel, CA:$4,752/mo
California:$4,144/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
Assisted Living
Laguna Niguel, CA:$6,464/mo
California:$6,307/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Memory Care
Laguna Niguel, CA:$7,603/mo
California:$7,557/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
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Independent living costs in Laguna Niguel, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Laguna Niguel 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
Laguna Niguel, CA$4,630/mo$4,425/mo+4.6%
California$3,916/mo$3,864/mo+1.4%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Laguna Niguel, CA
2024 average cost:$4,630/mo
2023 average cost:$4,425/mo
Percent change:+4.6%
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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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Laguna Niguel

Recent reviews for independent living in Laguna Niguel

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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Bayshire Carlsbad

5.0
they are very interactive with the residence, responsive, and also very friendly and kind The rooms sizes feel a little small, My dad is happy with the food and it looks good. I would recommend this facility to others.

Santianna in Carlsbad, CA

4.4
Overall, my parents are loving living in Santianna. The staff is fantastic. Everyone in the community appears to be friendly and nice. The food has been an ongoing issue. While everything else about living at Santianna has been positive, the meals have been an ongoing negative. While there ...
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Laguna Niguel independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Laguna Niguel independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Laguna Niguel, 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 Laguna Niguel 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 Laguna Niguel partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Laguna Niguel, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25.9%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40.6%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
37.2%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
41.7%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Laguna Niguel 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 Laguna Niguel communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Laguna Niguel, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
35.6%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
39.4%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
39%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Laguna Niguel 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 Laguna Niguel offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Laguna Niguel, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
43.9%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.8%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
47.3%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.3%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.8%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34.5%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.8%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.5%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
43.2%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
29.5%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.2%
40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
43.7%
47.6%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Crestavilla, Watermark Laguna Niguel and Villas At San Bernardino are the top-rated independent living facilities near Laguna Niguel, California. See full list of communities.
There are 556 independent living facilities near Laguna Niguel, California. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Laguna Niguel, California are Villas At San Bernardino, Atria Golden Creek and Sunny Rose Senior Living. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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