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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Los Medanos, CA

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The cost of independent living in Los Medanos is about $4,873 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 531 options.

Read 8184 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. You may also consider nearby communities such as Walnut Creek, Vacaville and Livermore.

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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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I have known many residents of Buena Vista Manor House as a volunteer. The care is excellent and the atmosphere is warm. As a bonus, the food is delicious. I highly recommend Buena Vista Manor House to...
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: 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.
Here at St. MichaelÆs, we cater to residents who need a secure and safe place to spend their golden years. Our caring staff greets each resident in the morning with a smile. We offer numerous recreational activities that residents can partake in, and we encourage families to get involved as well....
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: 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, Senior Apartments
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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.
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
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: 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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I am very happy residing in this community. The staff has been so wonderful. I really appreciate how perfect and nice the staff has been they are very responsible. I prepare my own meals and really enjoy...
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.
The right floorplan...the right style...the right location...the right community...for those adults 55+ and older! Vintage At Laguna offers exactly what you're looking for in a home. From Smoke Free,spacious floorplans that your budget will love, to our caring and attentive management team, our...
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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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I chose this community because it was recommended that my mother needed memory care. The care was very giving, but we were asked to hire overnight caregivers because she would get up night,which was an...
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.
'Residents are the heart of our community.'  AlmaVia of San Rafael is a faith-based, non-profit Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) which includes independent and assisted living, as well as a specialized area for memory care called, Bridgehaven. We offer studio,...
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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.
Welcome to ACC Greenhaven Terrace, an apartment community designed to promote the active lifestyles of individuals aged 62 years and better. Keeping busy is easy with Water Aerobics, Yoga, Tai Chi or just a relaxed game of Bingo. Our property is conveniently located near...
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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
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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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 Golden Home Extended Care, Inc. is a senior assisted living facility and micro community located in Marin County. A Golden Home is located at 1234 Las Gallinas Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94903. It is a beautiful apartment-style community just minutes away from the nearest hospital. This...
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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.
Nazareth House, San Rafael, opened in 1962 is a nonprofit retirement home offering full-service residential care and assisted living for approximately 126 residents. It is one of 58 facilities throughout the world owned and operated by the Sisters of Nazareth. Our aim is to provide for the...
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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.
  Marin Terrace, minutes north on the Hwy. 101 from San Francisco, Marin Terrace exemplifies the elegantly relaxed lifestyle of one of the most desirable places to live in the U.S., Mill Valley, CA.Last year in 2005, CNN and Money magazine engaged in an exhaustive study to chose the...
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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
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: 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.
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My mom was placed at The Waterleaf at Land Park and she is doing absolutely fabulous and I love the place. A Place For Mom helped me with the placement.
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.
The WaterLeaf at Land Park is an assisted living community located in Sacramento, California, in Sacramento County and home to about 485,000 people. Sacramento is a beautiful city with its modern light rail trains, Tower Bridge and beautiful skyline showing the Sacramento River and the American...
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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.
A New Begining For Your Retirement Living. Westlake Wine Country House is a luxury congregate retirement facilit located 46 miles northeast of San Francisco, in the historic town of Sonoma. Sonoma's climate is ideal for retirement living. The temperature in summer seldom reaches 95 degrees and in...

Cost of independent living in Los Medanos, CA

The average cost of senior living in Los Medanos is $4,873 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Isleton, CA with an average of $3,884 per month.

Independent living costs in Los Medanos, CA, vs. state and national averages

Los Medanos, CA
$4,873/mo
U.S. national average
$3,532/mo

Independent living costs in Los Medanos, CA, vs. other senior living options

$8,840/mo
Independent Living
$4,873/mo

Independent living costs in Los Medanos, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,478/mo
Studio
$4,546/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,005/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,462/mo

Senior living costs in Los Medanos 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: Los Medanos, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLos Medanos, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$4,873/mo$4,144/mo$3,532/mo
Assisted Living$7,512/mo$6,307/mo$5,909/mo
Memory Care$8,840/mo$7,557/mo$7,121/mo
Independent Living
Los Medanos, CA:$4,873/mo
California:$4,144/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
Assisted Living
Los Medanos, CA:$7,512/mo
California:$6,307/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Memory Care
Los Medanos, CA:$8,840/mo
California:$7,557/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
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Independent living costs in Los Medanos, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Los Medanos 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
Los Medanos, CA$4,397/mo$4,659/mo-5.6%
California$3,916/mo$3,864/mo+1.4%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Los Medanos, CA
2024 average cost:$4,397/mo
2023 average cost:$4,659/mo
Percent change:-5.6%
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 Los Medanos

Recent reviews for independent living in Los Medanos

Chateau On Capitol Avenue in Sacramento, CA

5.0
My 91 year old mother has been at Chateau on Capitol Ave. for about six months and has adapted well. She has made many new friends and is enjoying life there. The staff are very attentive and I'm impressed that every staff member calls her by name. It is a personal touch that I find endearing. ...
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Carlton Concord

5.0
The facility is very nice, close to stores, shops, parks & movie theatre. Lots of good restaurants near by. However, food is provided here, sometimes people like to go out to a restaurant. They have a lot of activities to do, a nice variety.

Rosemont Gardens in San Leandro, CA

5.0
Excellent caring staff. Clean place. My Auntie [name removed] is here. I visited from Anaheim California. My auntie Husband just passed away. My auntie looked beautiful and happy. I talked with staff and they were very professional

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and welcoming staff. Several reviews from Quail Lodge Retirement Community, The Heritage Downtown, and Oakmont of Montecito mention the kindness and warmth shown by the staff towards residents. They go above and beyond to make everyone feel at home.
Varied activities and events. Residents at Quail Lodge Retirement Community, The Heritage Downtown, and Oakmont of Montecito express joy and engagement with the numerous activities and events offered at their communities, including poker games, happy hours, movie nights, and musical performances.
Delicious dining experiences. Reviews from Quail Lodge Retirement Community, The Heritage Downtown, and Oakmont of Montecito highlight the exceptional food and dining experiences at their communities, with residents looking forward to meals every day.
Thoughtful and accommodating staff. Residents and families of Quail Lodge Retirement Community, The Heritage Downtown, and Oakmont of Montecito praise the staff for their dedication to meeting residents' needs, ensuring a smooth transition into community living and addressing concerns promptly.
Well-maintained facilities and grounds. Reviews from Quail Lodge Retirement Community, The Heritage Downtown, and Oakmont of Montecito mention the cleanliness and upkeep of their communities, including apartment units, common areas, and outdoor spaces, which contribute to a pleasant living environment.
Vibrant and social community atmosphere. Residents of Quail Lodge Retirement Community, The Heritage Downtown, and Oakmont of Montecito appreciate the sense of camaraderie and friendship within their communities, which fosters a positive and fulfilling living experience
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Los Medanos independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Los Medanos independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Los Medanos, 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 Los Medanos 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 Los Medanos partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Los Medanos, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.6%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.8%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
32.6%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
39.4%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.5%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Los Medanos 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 Los Medanos communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
32.2%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.9%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
35.6%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Los Medanos 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 Los Medanos offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Los Medanos, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
39.4%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.7%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25.2%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
39.5%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.4%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.3%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.2%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.5%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
34.5%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40.3%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
39.4%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
24.3%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25.4%
40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Cardinal Point CCRC, Cogir of Brentwood and The Heritage Downtown are the top-rated independent living facilities near Los Medanos, California. See full list of communities.
There are 531 independent living facilities near Los Medanos, California. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Los Medanos, California are Cogir of Brentwood, The Heritage Downtown and Ivy Park at Sacramento. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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