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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Mission Hills, CA
The cost of independent living in Mission Hills is about $4,418 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 46 options. Read 329 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.
As you explore independent living near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Solvang, Santa Maria and Nipomo.
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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...
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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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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: 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.
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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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. ...
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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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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 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
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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, 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: 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: 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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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 Mission Hills, CA
The average cost of senior living in Mission Hills is $4,418 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Santa Maria, CA with an average of $3,481 per month.
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What families are saying about independent living in Mission Hills
Recent reviews for independent living in Mission Hills
Santa Maria Terrace
4.6
They have met and exceeded, our expectations for my loved one. It's very clean, and they are friendly. We are pretty pleased. We picked this community because it was clean, and the closet to our budget. It's been a very good
experience. In addition, the rooms are larger than most.
The Oaks at Nipomo
4.9
I was looking for a place for Dad when he started to need more care with ADLs and becoming more confused. And also looking for a higher standard of professionalism. Dad feels cared for and loved at the memory care unit at the Oaks. In his last residence Dad did not participate in the ...
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Alexander Gardens in Santa Barbara, CA
4.7
Alexander Gardens is by far the most peaceful, beautiful, and friendly place I've seen. My mom loved being there, and the staff went above and beyond to make Mom feel at home. The grounds are the most beautiful and tranquil and amazing that I've seen in any other resident facility that I ...
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Mission Hills independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mission Hills independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mission Hills, 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 Hills 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 Hills partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Mission Hills, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.8%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
26.8%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
19.5%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
29.3%
32.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.8%
8.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Mission Hills 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 Hills communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
22%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
26.8%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
31.7%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.1%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mission Hills 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 Hills offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
34.1%
44.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
34.1%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.6%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
36.6%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29.3%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.8%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
29.3%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
31.7%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
31.7%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
22%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
19.5%
39.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
34.1%
45.8%
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Cliff View Terrace, Westmont of Santa Barbara and Avila Senior Living at Downtown SLO are the top-rated independent living facilities near Mission Hills, California. See full list of communities.
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