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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Mission Viejo, CA

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The cost of independent living in Mission Viejo is about $4,717 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 581 options.

Read 14396 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 Irvine, Dana Point and Newport Beach.

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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: 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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My parents received excellent care here. I’ve referred them to others and they had a similar experience as well. [name removed] is a valuable nursed in the healthcare community. She is always available to...
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.
Walnut Villa offers the highest level of care in a residential setting. We offer an alternative to a skilled nursing facility. While providing 24 hour care, we strive to provide a place of love and compassion. Walnut Villa's sunny gardens offer a wonderful place for the resident to relax....
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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My mother lived with our family for 18 years until she needed more help than we could provide. We found Crofton Manor and couldn't be more delighted. The team at Crofton Manor create a very home like...
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.
When you first enter Crofton Manor Inn you see the warmth and caring of our staff and residents.  We are you answer to affordable senior living.  When you walk into our common areas, dining room and apartments you feel the ambiance of home.  You notice residents with smiles and a...
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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: 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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Heritage Park Montclair Apartment Community, for independent seniors aged 55 or better, offers pet-friendly apartments in the San Bernadino Valley, in the shadow of the San Gabriel Mountains. Our apartment homes feature new kitchen appliances, roomy closets, air conditioning, window coverings and...
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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
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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.
Winter Woods Cottages is an assisted living community in the beautiful town of Riverside, CA. Riverside features some of the most lovely views in the country with nearby mountains and gorgeous orange trees. This area is great for visiting family members since it is part of the greater Los Angeles...
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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
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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, 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.
Alterra Wynwood is an assisted living residence that is purposefully designed to meet the needs of the frail elderly in a comfortable, home-like environment. Alterra Wynwood features a “neighborhood” concept, with six small neighborhoods of resident rooms clustered around dining and 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: 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: 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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Ocean Breeze Senior Village offers sparkling 1 bedroom apartment homes designed specifically for Senior Citizens. Each apartment provides the utmost in comfort and privacy. Enjoy a tropical garden atmosphere complete with palm trees, ferns and colorful flowers. Relax and enjoy the sun in the...
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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Since 1957 Christian Heritage Care Centers has been a not-for-profit organization offering a wide range of health and residential services to seniors in the Inland Empire area of Southern California. Our Skilled Nursing Facility specializes in orthopedic rehabilitation and post-hospital care. ...
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I'm comfortable with the care she is receiving here. They have enough staff and are providing quality care. They offer activities but she is not participating. We chose this community because my mother liked...
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.
Southland Home is a state-of-the-art assisted living community situated in Norwalk, CA. Our luxurious community offers water features, landscaping, sprawling greenery, and a gazebo. Paved walkways and outdoor seating areas encourage residents to enjoy a breath of fresh air while relaxing and...
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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
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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
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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.

Cost of independent living in Mission Viejo, CA

The average cost of senior living in Mission Viejo is $4,717 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Temescal Valley, CA with an average of $3,596 per month.

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

Mission Viejo, CA
$4,717/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

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

$7,629/mo
Independent Living
$4,717/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,751/mo
Studio
$4,650/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,963/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,799/mo

Senior living costs in Mission Viejo 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 Viejo, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMission Viejo, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$4,717/mo$4,174/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$6,338/mo$6,206/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$7,629/mo$7,329/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Mission Viejo, CA:$4,717/mo
California:$4,174/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Mission Viejo, CA:$6,338/mo
California:$6,206/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Mission Viejo, CA:$7,629/mo
California:$7,329/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Mission Viejo, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Mission Viejo 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 Viejo, CA$4,630/mo$4,425/mo+4.6%
California$3,916/mo$3,864/mo+1.4%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Mission Viejo, CA
2024 average cost:$4,630/mo
2023 average cost:$4,425/mo
Percent change:+4.6%
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 Mission Viejo

Recent reviews for independent living in Mission Viejo

Vista Del Mar Senior Living in Long Beach, CA

4.8
My Brother has been a resident of Vista del Mar Senior Living for nearly 3 years, and we were very happy with our choice. We had problems finding another Assisted Living facility in Culver City, and Vista del Mar was perfect. It has met all of my Brother's needs and he has been very happy ...
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Bayshire Carlsbad

5.0
they are very interactive with the residence, responsive, and also very friendly and kind The rooms sizes feel a little small, My dad is happy with the food and it looks good. I would recommend this facility to others.

Santianna in Carlsbad, CA

4.4
Overall, my parents are loving living in Santianna. The staff is fantastic. Everyone in the community appears to be friendly and nice. The food has been an ongoing issue. While everything else about living at Santianna has been positive, the meals have been an ongoing negative. While there ...
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Mission Viejo independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mission Viejo independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mission Viejo, 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 Viejo 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 Viejo partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25.6%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40.3%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
37%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
41.7%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
19.4%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Mission Viejo 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 Viejo communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Mission Viejo, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
34.8%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.4%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
38.4%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mission Viejo 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 Viejo offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
43%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.4%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29.1%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
47.3%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.9%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.5%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.2%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.6%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.7%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.7%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
42.5%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
28.9%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.7%
40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
43%
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Sunrise of Mission Viejo, Atria Del Sol and Ivy Park at Mission Viejo are the top-rated independent living facilities near Mission Viejo, California. See full list of communities.
There are 581 independent living facilities near Mission Viejo, California. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Mission Viejo, California are Villas At San Bernardino, Atria Golden Creek and Sunny Rose Senior Living. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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