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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Mission Canyon, CA

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The cost of independent living in Mission Canyon is about $4,140 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 62 options.

Read 1040 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 Carpinteria, Santa Barbara and Goleta.

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High level of caregivers. Also, not much turnover in the staff which I took as a very big plus. It's expensive. Plus there is a one time non-refundable fee of $[fee removed]K for a very high tech monitoring...
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.
Aegis of Ventura features an elegant Spanish style architecture that is beautifully enhanced by luscious landscaping and courtyards. Inside, our compassionate staff treats you like a second family -- starting each day with a smile, a hug and engaging conversation. We offer exceptional Assisted...
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My husband was here for two months before his passing. The staff was competent and caring, taking time with whoever needed the time. The rooms were neat and clean. There was never the smell of urine or “old...
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.
Mound Guest Home is a memory care center and assisted living community in Ventura, Ventura County, California. Located between Malibu and Santa Barbara, this stunning city can be found right on the blue Pacific Ocean. Go for a relaxing bike ride down the various biking paths, enjoy a day at the...
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This community is amazing and I would love to live here. The pricing is higher than others but it's worth the money. Looks great and smells great. I would recommend this community to others.
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.
AlmaVia of Camarillo is a unique, non-profit,  faith based, Assisted Living Community recognized for providing quality care in a beautiful setting.  From customized care service plans designed to meet individual needs, activities that stimulate mind, body and spirit and fine food...
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I really like the staff. The problem is that I don't think my loved one is getting showers and being changed. I have to change their clothes and sometimes it looks like they have been in the same clothes for...
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.
Fountain Square of Lompoc is located in Lompoc, Santa Barbara County, California provides a caring atmosphere for those seniors who are looking for a community to call home. This community offers comfort and safety to its residents. Lompoc provides residents and guests with parks and recreation...
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My 2 bedroom/bath Apt here is wonderful, I have a patio, great kitchen plus I am on the bottom floor. They allow pets and have a small dog park they can play in. They do hold special events and activities...
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.
Located in the beautiful community of Moorpark, within southwestern Ventura County, lies Vintage Crest Senior Apartments, offering quiet apartment living with all the extras. When you visit Vintage Crest, its professionally designed landscaping and open walkways will delight you. Vintage Crest is...
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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, 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.
A nationally accredited continuing care retirement community, The Samarkand’s scenic 16-acre campus offers views of both the beautiful blue Pacific and the Santa Ynez Mountains. We offer a residential setting for every aspect of retirement. Residential styles availableCottages, villas and...
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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They are very good but they are more expensive. My parents chose it years ago. First they went to the independent living and then the assisted living and then my father went in to the skilled nursing. They...
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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To: "Room for improvement" 1. Our residential unit has the microwave below the counter. I do not know that all units have this arrangement, but they are being upgraded and remodeled constantly. 2. ...
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: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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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Finding Heritage House was the best thing that happened to our family when we needed to find an Assisted Living facility for our mother. Prior to moving to Heritage House she lived at Maravilla and our...
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.
Photo of Maravilla Senior Living Community
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My mother has been in independent living at Maravilla for about 5 years already. The grounds, landscaping, and staff haven wonderful. She likes all the walking paths, and has made good friends. There is a...
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.
At Maravilla, you’ll find every retirement lifestyle you could wish for. A full-service community located in scenic Santa Barbara, Maravilla’s beautifully designed campus offers 32 cottages, 60 Senior Residences, 155 Independent Living residences, 108 Assisted Living Suites, and a secured...
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I can't say enough wonderful things about the staff at Autumn Years. I have personally looked at several facilities and hands down Autumn Years is the best! The staff is so warm and caring. They treat their...
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.
Casablanca is a 24 hour residential community located in Ventura County. We are competitively priced. Our program is designed to meet the needs of individuals with memory loss or cognitive impairment. The atmosphere at Casablanca is secure, loving and stress free. Our staff is trained to meet 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.
Solvang Friendship House Solvang Friendship House is an assisted living community located in Solvang, Santa Barbara County, California that provides seniors with a safe and comfortable community that they can call home. Those dealing with Alzheimer's or dementia will find that this community...
Provides: Assisted 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.
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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, 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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My 91 year old grandpa has been at the Manor for 3 months now, after breaking his hip and becoming bedbound. We toured several facilities and picked the Manor, and I am so thankful that this is where he...
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.
The Manor of Ojai Residential Care is located in the beautiful community of Ojai, CA. This area is known for the many different recreational activities that it has to offer. The northern part of Ojai, CA is home to the Los Padres National Forest. This area is also home to the Matilija Creek,...
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Provides: Assisted 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.
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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
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.
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They're pretty good. It's clean but I went to use the bathroom there, the public bathroom for everyone not the one in the apartment and there was no toilet paper, no paper towels, anything. It was clean,...
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.
Sycamore Senior VillageSycamore Senior Village is a senior apartment complex located in the lovely and interesting Oxnard, Ventura County, California. The beautiful beach city of Oxnard is located right on the California coast and comes complete will white sandy beaches perfect for relaxing in...

Cost of independent living in Mission Canyon, CA

The average cost of senior living in Mission Canyon is $4,140 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bakersfield, CA with an average of $3,076 per month.

Independent living costs in Mission Canyon, CA, vs. state and national averages

Mission Canyon, CA
$4,140/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in Mission Canyon, CA, vs. other senior living options

$6,832/mo
Independent Living
$4,140/mo

Independent living costs in Mission Canyon, CA, by floor plan type

Studio
$3,719/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,173/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,402/mo

Senior living costs in Mission Canyon 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: Mission Canyon, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMission Canyon, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$4,140/mo$4,174/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$5,391/mo$6,206/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,832/mo$7,329/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Mission Canyon, CA:$4,140/mo
California:$4,174/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Mission Canyon, CA:$5,391/mo
California:$6,206/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Mission Canyon, CA:$6,832/mo
California:$7,329/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Mission Canyon, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Mission Canyon 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
Mission Canyon, CA$3,924/mo$3,909/mo+0.4%
California$3,581/mo$3,519/mo+1.7%
National$3,155/mo$2,998/mo+5.3%
Mission Canyon, CA
2024 average cost:$3,924/mo
2023 average cost:$3,909/mo
Percent change:+0.4%
California
2024 average cost:$3,581/mo
2023 average cost:$3,519/mo
Percent change:+1.7%
National
2024 average cost:$3,155/mo
2023 average cost:$2,998/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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What families are saying about independent living in Mission Canyon

Recent reviews for independent living in Mission Canyon

Wellness Care Senior Living at Ojai in Oak View, CA

5.0
My mom has been at Autumn Years for over a year now. They have been unfailingly warm and helpful, to us as well as to her. We took care of Mom for two years and understood that it wouldn't be an easy matter to work with her emotional swings, yet the staff at Autumn Years has been beyond ...
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Park Place Assisted Living and Memory Care in Camarillo, CA

4.5
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident I can't say enough wonderful things about Royal Gardens. ]We like that the facility is one floor and lots of outdoor space so the residents don't have to take elevators. All staff, in various departments, are helpful, professional, and ...
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Ventura Grand Chateau

5.0
We were very happy with our experience at Mound Guest home it was just great. This community was a very clean and nice looking place and the staff was just wonderful. They helped us out with everything and made the process nice and smooth. My husband loved the food there he never said anything ...
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Mission Canyon independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mission Canyon independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mission Canyon, 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 Mission Canyon 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 Mission Canyon partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Mission Canyon, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.6%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.1%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
33.9%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
45.2%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Mission Canyon 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 Mission Canyon communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Mission Canyon, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
32.3%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.7%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
41.9%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mission Canyon 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 Mission Canyon offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Mission Canyon, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
46.8%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.1%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40.3%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.8%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
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Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46.8%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.9%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41.9%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.2%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
43.5%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
27.4%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30.6%
40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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