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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Lake County, CA

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The cost of independent living in Lake County is about $5,359 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 57 options. Read 467 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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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.
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: 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
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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: 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.
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.
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
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: 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.
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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.
Varenna, one of the nations most luxurious retirement communities offering five-star services and amenities with a continuum of care in the heart of Santa Rosa, Sonoma County's wine country. You will find an inviting, supportive and active resort lifestyle, located on 30 acres of exceptional...
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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.
Varenna is a premier retirement community situated on a lush 29-acre campus. Developed by Oakmont Senior Living, Varenna provides quality, comfort and a continuum of care with five-star services and amenities. Here, an active lifestyle promotes independence which is enhanced by an array of...
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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.
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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My father is doing well at this community. The staff do all they are suppose to for my father. It is a clean facility and they maintain my father's room. The meals are good for my dad. I would recommend this...
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.
Welcome to Mirabel Lodge 'Aging with dignity' Mirabel Lodge is a 31 bed Residential Care Facility For The Elderly providing senior living in comfort, love and style in a 9000 square foot home situated on approximately 1.5 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens. Mirabel Lodge is a offers a...
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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: 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.
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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: 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.
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: 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: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.

Cost of independent living in Lake County, CA

The average cost of senior living in Lake County is $5,359 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Colusa, CA with an average of $3,603 per month.

Independent living costs in Lake County, CA, vs. nearby counties

Lake County, CA
$5,359/mo
$4,056/mo

Independent living costs in Lake County, CA, vs. state and national averages

Lake County, CA
$5,359/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

Independent living costs in Lake County, CA, vs. other senior living options

$5,804/mo
Independent Living
$5,359/mo

Independent living costs in Lake County, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,991/mo
Studio
$5,800/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,677/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,739/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,495/mo

Senior living costs in Lake County 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: Lake County, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLake County, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$5,359/mo$4,697/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$4,989/mo$4,503/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$5,804/mo$5,458/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Lake County, CA:$5,359/mo
California:$4,697/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Lake County, CA:$4,989/mo
California:$4,503/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Lake County, CA:$5,804/mo
California:$5,458/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in Lake County, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Lake County 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
Lake County, CA$4,519/mo$4,253/mo+6.3%
California$3,692/mo$3,631/mo+1.7%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Lake County, CA
2024 average cost:$4,519/mo
2023 average cost:$4,253/mo
Percent change:+6.3%
California
2024 average cost:$3,692/mo
2023 average cost:$3,631/mo
Percent change:+1.7%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Lake County

Recent reviews for independent living in Lake County

Villa Capri in Santa Rosa, CA

4.4
Villa Capri is a very nice facility. We feel that my loved one is receiving good care there. They have not been good at helping us navigate his emotional response to being there, such as how to answer his questions about why he is there and when can he go home. That said, it's a beautiful, clean ...
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Mirabel Lodge in Forestville, CA

4.3
My loved one seems very happy. The residents seem very happy as well. The Mirabel Lodge is like being at home. It is very clean. There is no odors. The staff is very interactive. I am not sure about the value yet. They have great activities. Hoping that it really works out.

Arbol Residences of Santa Rosa

5.0
[name removed] the sales lead was simply amazing. I would also give high marks to A Place for Mom! Helpful. The whole process was painless. Amenities are great. Good food. Hair stylist. Social activities. Staff is super friendly and responsive.

Lake County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lake County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lake County, 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 Lake County 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 Lake County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lake County, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.6%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.8%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Lake County 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 Lake County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lake County, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
29.4%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19.6%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lake County 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 Lake County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lake County, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
35.3%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25.5%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25.5%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
29.4%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35.3%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
35.3%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27.5%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
29.4%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.4%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
25.5%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.6%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
29.4%
46.4%
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