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The cost of independent living in Little Grass Valley is about $4,541 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 37 options. Read 382 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: 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.
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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The staff at The Courtyard are really friendly. I am very pleased with them, so far. This is still new, but at this time there really isn't anything I would like to see improved or done better.
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.
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: 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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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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Cost of independent living in Little Grass Valley, CA

The average cost of senior living in Little Grass Valley is $4,541 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Gridley, CA with an average of $3,507 per month.

Independent living costs in Little Grass Valley, CA, vs. nearby cities

Little Grass Valley, CA
$4,541/mo
$4,446/mo

Independent living costs in Little Grass Valley, CA, vs. state and national averages

Little Grass Valley, CA
$4,541/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

Independent living costs in Little Grass Valley, CA, vs. other senior living options

$5,121/mo
Independent Living
$4,541/mo

Independent living costs in Little Grass Valley, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,923/mo
Studio
$4,891/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,171/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,021/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,195/mo

Senior living costs in Little Grass Valley 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: Little Grass Valley, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLittle Grass Valley, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$4,541/mo$4,697/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$4,569/mo$4,503/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$5,121/mo$5,458/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Little Grass Valley, CA:$4,541/mo
California:$4,697/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Little Grass Valley, CA:$4,569/mo
California:$4,503/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Little Grass Valley, CA:$5,121/mo
California:$5,458/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in Little Grass Valley, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Little Grass Valley 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Little Grass Valley, CA$3,139/mo$3,195/mo-1.8%
California$3,707/mo$3,631/mo+2.1%
National$3,256/mo$3,166/mo+2.8%
Little Grass Valley, CA
2024 average cost:$3,139/mo
2023 average cost:$3,195/mo
Percent change:-1.8%
California
2024 average cost:$3,707/mo
2023 average cost:$3,631/mo
Percent change:+2.1%
National
2024 average cost:$3,256/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+2.8%
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What families are saying about independent living in Little Grass Valley

Recent reviews for independent living in Little Grass Valley

Atria Grass Valley

5.0
Atria Grass Valley is a very nice community. The staff are very helpful and communicate with any concerns about my loved one that they may have. The residents are friendly as well. It is a nice place to live for my loved one.

Hilltop Commons Senior Living in Grass Valley, CA

4.5
My mom became a resident after downsizing from a larger home. She instantly loved the experience at Hiiltop Commons. Her social opportunity expanded, she felt part of a small community, and above all she felt safe and cared for. Although she passed away after only two years of residency, ...
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Westmont of Chico

4.9
This staff is wonderful. The setting is beautiful. The food is good too. Everyone treats you nicely and friendly! The transportation & shopping is excellent! The swimming pool is so good during the summer time. The technology class is really helpful. Overall it’s a lovely place!

Little Grass Valley independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Little Grass Valley independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Little Grass Valley, 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 Little Grass Valley 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 Little Grass Valley partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Little Grass Valley, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45.5%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
39.4%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
51.5%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Little Grass Valley 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 Little Grass Valley communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Little Grass Valley, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
39.4%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
39.4%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
24.2%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Little Grass Valley 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 Little Grass Valley offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
42.4%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.2%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.3%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.5%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48.5%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
48.5%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45.5%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
39.4%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30.3%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48.5%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
48.5%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
36.4%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.2%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.5%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Sycamore Glen Retirement, Westmont of Chico and Atria Grass Valley are the top-rated independent living facilities near Little Grass Valley, California. See full list of communities.
There are 37 independent living facilities near Little Grass Valley, California. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Little Grass Valley, California are Sycamore Glen Retirement and Westmont of Chico. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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