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The cost of independent living in Laguna Woods is about $4,717 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 615 options.

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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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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 Montclair Apartment Community, for independent seniors aged 55 or better, offers pet-friendly apartments in the San Bernadino Valley, in the shadow of the San Gabriel Mountains. Our apartment homes feature new kitchen appliances, roomy closets, air conditioning, window coverings and...
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
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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.
ItÆs hard, after a lifetime of helping others and achieving the goals weÆve set, to admit that we need assistance in order to maintain an independent lifestyle. Country Gardens is there for that time when a senior and their family have to recognize that they need a hand in order to give a family...
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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: 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.
Mount Rubidoux Manor is a 16 story , gated retirement community coveniently located in downtown Riverside, CA. Housing is available to persons 62 years of age or older and disabled adults needing wheelchair accessible accommodations. Income eligibility ranges from the extremely low to the...
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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.
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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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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.
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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.
Mt. San Antonio Gardens is a Continuing Care Retirement Campus, currently accepting new residents in Assisted Living on a month to month, rental basis. The Assisted Living is referred to as the “Oak Tree Lodge" and holds 72 licensed assisted living apartments. If you are seeking peace of mind...
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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.
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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, 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.
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.
Since 1957 Christian Heritage Care Centers has been a not-for-profit organization offering a wide range of health and residential services to seniors in the Inland Empire area of Southern California. Our Skilled Nursing Facility specializes in orthopedic rehabilitation and post-hospital care. ...
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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: 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.
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: Independent Living, 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.

Cost of independent living in Laguna Woods, CA

The average cost of senior living in Laguna Woods is $4,717 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Temescal Valley, CA with an average of $3,596 per month.

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

Laguna Woods, CA
$4,717/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

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

$7,629/mo
Independent Living
$4,717/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,751/mo
Studio
$4,650/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,963/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,799/mo

Senior living costs in Laguna Woods 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 Woods, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLaguna Woods, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$4,717/mo$4,174/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$6,338/mo$6,206/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$7,629/mo$7,329/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Laguna Woods, CA:$4,717/mo
California:$4,174/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Laguna Woods, CA:$6,338/mo
California:$6,206/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Laguna Woods, CA:$7,629/mo
California:$7,329/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Laguna Woods, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Laguna Woods 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 Woods, 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 Woods, 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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What families are saying about independent living in Laguna Woods

Recent reviews for independent living in Laguna Woods

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 Woods independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Laguna Woods independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Laguna Woods, 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 Woods 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 Woods partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Laguna Woods, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
26%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40.8%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
37.6%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.9%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Laguna Woods 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 Woods communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Laguna Woods, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
35.1%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.9%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
38.7%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.8%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Laguna Woods 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 Woods offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Laguna Woods, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
43.4%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.6%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
47.2%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.1%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.1%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.2%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.1%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.9%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
42.6%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
28.6%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.5%
40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.9%
47.6%
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Ivy Park at Laguna Woods, Ivy Park of Wellington and Villas At San Bernardino are the top-rated independent living facilities near Laguna Woods, California. See full list of communities.
There are 615 independent living facilities near Laguna Woods, California. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Laguna Woods, 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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