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The cost of independent living in Los Trancos Woods is about $5,117 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 419 options.

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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.
Live Life Better at Pleasant Hill Manor!This community is conveniently located near entertainment venues, shopping, dining and more.Under new ownership and management, the dedication of the team is reflected in the care taken to help ensure resident's physical, emotional and social needs are...
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I have been very impressed with the friendliness, quality of food, cleanliness, and the speed at which a repair gets done . Most importantly, my mother is extremely happy living here!
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.
A vibrant lifestyle is what you’ll experience at Carlton Senior Living Pleasant Hill. We are an award winning senior independent, assisted living community designed with grace and style. It’s easy to make new friends with residents, family and staff at the many social gatherings and fabulous...
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I had never dealt with this before, and Kaiser rocked, Greenridge rocked, and they weren't all perfect, but I would strongly recommend Greendridge to anyone. My goal was to get her into Greenridge assisted...
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: 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 have only been here a month so far thinks are ok. The staff is very good
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.
The Tamalpais Marin, a Life Plan Community in Greenbrae, offers elegant apartments for active seniors, as well as assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and short-term rehabilitation care. Schedule your visit today at www.TheTam.org.There is so much to see and do. Enjoy the library, art...
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They're very kind it's very clean. The staff is very nice, but things are a little disorganized. Their refrigerators in the rooms have had many problems. They've had a bit of changing of staff and cooks....
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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My rating for Sycamore Hills by the Bay is solid 5. Since I have moved in I am very pleased with my choice: building inside and outside property are kept well and clean. Manager, [name removed] is very nice...
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.
We are a senior community for those who are the age of 62 or better. We are a market rate community located in Hercules, California, in a very convenient location with easy access to Highway 80 and Highway 4. We are very close to shopping, parks and recreation.
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Fremont Hills staff has worked with us for many months. Working though medical challenges. It has been a fun place to be. Good food, fun activities, very accessible. We made friends right away and that was...
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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I appreciate the fact that they clean my room once a week and they have a really helpful staff I chose a very small unit In hindsight wish I'd chosen a bigger one But I can always change when a bigger one...
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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They took very good care of my mom. Sadly, She passed away in May of this year. She had many health issues. The staff was very caring and she felt loved there. They were very attentive to her, always catered...
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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he staff are very friendly and fluently bilingual which done would like to have; meals are home cooked by ladies who really do a good job. The medical technicians who manages meds for those who need this are...
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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The things I like most: -the staff are friendly and warm with my dad -the staff are well-trained in redirecting my dad who has memory issues -the staff have contacted me quickly when there was an issue that...
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.
Welcome to The Reutlinger, we are a non profit senior living community that is proud to offer a true continuum of care that really does allow you to age in place. The Reutlinger started in 1950 as The Home For Jewish Parents in Oakland, California serving those with skilled nursing needs. In 1996...
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It's welcoming, vibrant community of amazingly interesting people who are walking each other home. And staff who are competent, friendly, and clearly dedicated to making our lives easier. Yes, I would...
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.
Photo of Private Res "A Room with a view"
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.
Private-Relaxing-Rural Home with a Room for Rent in the Los Altos Hills.            Enjoy the view of the bay from this tree filled property with deer, rabbits, birds and crickets.  Sit out on the lovely deck or in the open air sitting...
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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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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.
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: 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
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
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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.
In a beautiful downtown Palo Alto neighborhood, there’s a not-for-profit retirement community filled with independent thinkers leading amazing lives. They’re learning and growing. Going and doing. Exploring the new and savoring the familiar. Lifting their voices and taking action to make the...
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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: 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, 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.
Located in beautiful Palo Alto on the Taube Koret Campus for Jewish Life, Moldow Family Residences aims to be a "place where your spirit can thrive." We offer a complete care system for senior adults. Our independent living apartments cater to active adults. The maintenance-free units vary in...
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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.
Webster House is a continuing care retirement community located close to the Stanford University campus and a short walk from downtown Palo Alto.Sunrise Independent Living is for seniors who want to maintain their rich and rewarding life without the responsibilities of running a household....
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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.

Cost of independent living in Los Trancos Woods, CA

The average cost of senior living in Los Trancos Woods is $5,117 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Oakland, CA with an average of $4,166 per month.

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

Los Trancos Woods, CA
$5,117/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

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

$8,617/mo
Independent Living
$5,117/mo

Independent living costs in Los Trancos Woods, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,639/mo
Studio
$4,454/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,903/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,458/mo

Senior living costs in Los Trancos 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: Los Trancos Woods, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLos Trancos Woods, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$5,117/mo$4,174/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$7,650/mo$6,206/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$8,617/mo$7,329/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Los Trancos Woods, CA:$5,117/mo
California:$4,174/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Los Trancos Woods, CA:$7,650/mo
California:$6,206/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Los Trancos Woods, CA:$8,617/mo
California:$7,329/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Los Trancos Woods, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Los Trancos 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
Los Trancos Woods, 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 Trancos Woods, 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 Trancos Woods

Recent reviews for independent living in Los Trancos Woods

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

AlmaVia of San Rafael

5.0
Great facility that is meeting all my parents needs! Great for memory care. The staff is very friendly and helpful to get them adjusted

Los Trancos Woods independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Los Trancos Woods independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Los Trancos 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 Los Trancos 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 Los Trancos Woods partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Los Trancos Woods, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.2%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.3%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
28.2%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35.1%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.3%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Los Trancos 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 Los Trancos Woods communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Los Trancos Woods, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
27.9%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
32.2%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
29.6%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.2%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Los Trancos 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 Los Trancos Woods offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
35.1%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.2%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
34.1%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.3%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40.6%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.8%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30.3%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
34.6%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
34.6%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
22%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.4%
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 Trancos Woods, California. See full list of communities.
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The best independent living facilities near you in Los Trancos Woods, California are Cogir of Brentwood, The Heritage Downtown and Harbor at Hillsdale. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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