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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Monrovia, CA

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The cost of independent living in Monrovia is about $4,717 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 665 options.

Read 13994 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 Los Angeles, Pasadena and Glendale.

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Photo of Arcadia Retirement Village
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My mom seems to have adjusted well since being relocated here. She was in a nice community prior but it was too far away and this one was a little closer to me so I moved here. So far everything seems to be...
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 Arcadia Royale is ideally located fifteen minutes away from the Santa Anita Racetrack, the L.A. Arboretum, the Santa Anita Fashion Park, the Arcadia Methodist Hospital, and literally hundreds of doctor's offices including many specialists. The Arcadia Royale strives to make all of their...
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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.
The Arcadian Retirement Center, centrally located in Arcadia, California, specializes in assisted living care for the elderly. The Arcadian realizes the importance of providing the highest quality of care while keeping the cost affordable during these tough economic times. We emphasize 'Quality...
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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.
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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: Assisted Living, Senior Apartments
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.
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, 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 Heritage Park West Covina
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: 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: 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.
Vintage GardensVintage Gardens is a senior housing community located in West Covina, Los Angeles County, CA. Enjoy beautiful California weather all year and take in the beautiful backdrop of sunny California. Covina is also a great location for shopping, entertainment community activities, and...
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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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Photo of Gaillard Manor
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.
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.
Photo of Springfield Manor
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.
Photo of Heritage Oaks Senior Apartments
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Casa Linda of Altadena
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.
Photo of Arbor Vista
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.
Photo of Villa Gardens
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It's a very exclusive place, but the staff is wonderful and the amenities are excellent. Parking is a bit of a hassle.
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.
Beauty. Art. History. And tradition. These are the hallmarks of Pasadena, one of California’s true gems. In the heart of this dynamic city is a place where you can renew your passion for culture and community every day. Welcome to Villa Gardens – Pasadena’s choice for premier full-service...
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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.
Photo of FountainGlen at Pasadena
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.
Thank you for your interest in FountainGlen at Pasadena Active Independent Apartment Living FountainGlen at Pasadena is nestled in the downtown Playhouse District of Pasadena designed for the active lifestyle of adults aged 55 plus…Easy access to Gold line Rapid transit systemGrocery stores and...
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.
Photo of Royal Vista San Gabriel
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My Father has only been there for over one month, I can see that the Caregivers pay attention to the patients, and give them a lot of special attention, I have seen that with my Father, my Sisters feel 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.
Vista Cove at San Gabriel is an intimate and caring Assisted Living and Memory Care community. Our mission is to serve our residents with compassion and respect in an inviting setting; to promote their independence; and to care for their physical, medical and emotional well being. Our commitment...
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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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This is a larger community that offers my mom more movement. They have 24 staffing at the main door. They have surveillance cameras and I have peace of mind that she will not wander off. The community is...
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 David Angelee and Meril Group
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.
Photo of Garfield Care
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.
Garfield Care Garfield Care Center is a large assisted living community that is located in Pasadena, CA. The community consists of apartment living style homes. With Garfield Care Center, you get all the perks of living in the big city but you get your own little community environment. At...

Cost of independent living in Monrovia, CA

The average cost of senior living in Monrovia is $4,717 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include San Bernardino, CA with an average of $3,710 per month.

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

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

Independent living costs in Monrovia, CA, vs. other senior living options

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

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

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Monrovia 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
Monrovia, 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%
Monrovia, 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 Monrovia

Recent reviews for independent living in Monrovia

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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Brookdale Gardens of Tarzana

5.0
I have no complaints about the care my mother has been receiving at this community. The housekeeping does a great job at keeping her bedroom nicely maintained as well as the rest of the building. The staff have been very friendly and are always attentive to her needs. I overall have been very ...
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Terraza of Cheviot Hills Assisted Living in Los Angeles, CA

4.0
It has been a really good overall positive experience. They are really good at following up with me and letting me know how brother is doing. Meal preparations are really good as well. The house-keeping and laundry services are very good as well. The one thing that they can improve on is ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

High-quality dining experience. Residents and families consistently praise the delicious food offerings at various senior living communities, such as The Oaks of Pasadena, Truewood by Merrill, West Covina, and The Terraces at Park Marino, where the chefs accommodate dietary restrictions and individual preferences.
Friendly and helpful staff. Several reviews highlight the kindness and attentiveness of staff members at communities like Covina Court Senior Living, The Villas By Astoria Park, and Merrill Gardens at West Covina, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere for residents and their families.
Wide variety of activities. Communities like The Oaks of Pasadena, The Terraces at Park Marino, and Truewood by Merrill, West Covina offer numerous activities tailored to residents' interests, such as arts and crafts, cooking classes, and social events, ensuring an engaging and enjoyable experience.
Cleanliness and maintenance. Cleanliness is a top priority at communities like The Villas By Astoria Park, Truewood by Merrill, West Covina, and The Terraces at Park Marino, where residents appreciate the well-maintained living spaces, both indoors and outdoors, contributing to a comfortable and pleasant environment.
Flexible pricing and accommodating services. Families value the adaptability of communities like Truewood by Merrill, West Covina, The Villas By Astoria Park, and Merrill Gardens at West Covina, which offer adjustable pricing and versatile care options, allowing them to customize their living arrangements to fit their needs and budge ...
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Pet-friendly community. Several senior living communities, including The Terraces at Park Marino, Truewood by Merrill, West Covina, and Merrill Gardens at West Covina, provide pet-friendly environments, enabling residents to bring their beloved companions along and maintain their connection with their furry frien ...
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Monrovia independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Monrovia independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Monrovia, 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 Monrovia 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 Monrovia partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Monrovia, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.1%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40.8%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
37.4%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40.9%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
19.8%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Monrovia 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 Monrovia communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Monrovia, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
34.9%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.6%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
37.7%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.1%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Monrovia 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 Monrovia offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Monrovia, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
42.4%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.6%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.8%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.3%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.5%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
49.8%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.8%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.7%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.8%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.4%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
42.1%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
28.7%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.4%
40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.3%
47.6%
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Brookdale Monrovia, Villas At San Bernardino and Atria Golden Creek are the top-rated independent living facilities near Monrovia, California. See full list of communities.
There are 665 independent living facilities near Monrovia, California. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Monrovia, California are Villas At San Bernardino, Atria Golden Creek and Holiday Simi Hills. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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