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The cost of independent living in Mount Laguna is about $4,523 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 132 options. Read 3152 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.

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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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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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Two relatives have lived there for a length of time (at different times). They were both happy there. One played the piano for residents. The main building is an older home, kept up well. Residents can feel...
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.
Our speciality is providing quality care at resonable rates. Villa La Mesa offers modest, homelike accommodations nestled in a very quiet residential area of 'Old' La Mesa. With a total licensed capacity of twenty-nine (29) residents, Villa La Mesa is small enough to offers a warm, homelike...
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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 place is beautiful and well cared for. Everyone is extremely friendly and ready to help. They maintain a high level of care for the people there and attend to their personal needs. I feel very...
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
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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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It's been a pleasure getting to know The Glen at Scripps Ranch and finding a new home for my Uncle while working with amazing people. We've been to the Glen in recent months, with my parents now living in a...
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.
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After I retired, my daughter felt it was important for her to live nearby in case my wife and I might need some assistance. That was nice of her, but I was disappointed to find out later that she had turned...
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.
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Our Dad spent 5 1/2 years at Nazareth House. During that time, we visited almost every. We observed interaction between many caregivers and residents. From not only our experience with Dad but others, the...
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.
Nazareth House San Diego is committed to offering active elders personalized assistance, supportive services, and compassionate care in a Catholic, spirit-centered, loving community. Your safety, care, and assistance are assured while your independence is encouraged.The focus at Nazareth House is...
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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.
Heritage Park Escondido Apartment Community, for independent seniors aged 55 or better, offers pet-friendly apartments north of San Diego, near great recreation, shopping and dining. Our apartment homes feature vaulted ceilings, bright kitchen windows, ample closet space and private patios 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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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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Fredericka Manor is an excellent residence for seniors. My mother has lived here since 2006. However, they just announced that they are closing their Care Center (June 2023). This means that residence...
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: 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.
Southern HighlandsSouthern Highlands is located in National City, California. With a population of approximately 65,000 people, it is a small town and the second oldest city in San Diego County. United in 1887, National City was initially part of a 26,000 acre named El Rancho de la Nacion. After...
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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 would pass by Park and 5th Apartments when I lived on "G" and Broadway and say "when I'm 55 I'll go and live there." Well, I became 68 and the rent went up where I used to live, so I put an application in...
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.
Park 5th Avenue is a 55 and over community located in Chula Vista, San Diego County, CA. The bustling city of Chula Vista is the second largest city in the San Diego metropolitan area, and it is home to numerous dining, shopping and entertainment opportunities. Otay Ranch Town Center is the...
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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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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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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.
Our community is specifically designed for  the active lifestyle of individuals 55 or better. You can choose from a variety of activities such as bingo, swimming in our sparkling pools, work out in the fitness center, or dine at a nearby restaurant. We are pet friendly and accept dogs with...
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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: 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.
St. Paul’s Manor is an active living community nestled in the heart of Bankers Hill, close to Downtown, Hillcrest, Balboa Park and Little Italy. Residents walk to church, restaurants, Balboa Park museums and theatre performances at the Old Globe. Attractions include our restaurant, entertainment,...
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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.
With so many distinctive features, the simple elegance of Santa Fe Villas offers the ideal combination of stylish comfort, conveniences and detailed custom amenities.Santa Fe Villas Apartment homes for seniors 55+ offer roomy, carefully designed living spaces that embody all the elegant features...

Cost of independent living in Mount Laguna, CA

The average cost of senior living in Mount Laguna is $4,523 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Westmorland, CA with an average of $1,138 per month.

Independent living costs in Mount Laguna, CA, vs. nearby cities

Mount Laguna, CA
$4,523/mo
$4,622/mo

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

Mount Laguna, CA
$4,523/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

Independent living costs in Mount Laguna, CA, vs. other senior living options

$5,944/mo
Independent Living
$4,523/mo

Independent living costs in Mount Laguna, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,817/mo
Studio
$5,458/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,362/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,556/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$9,145/mo

Senior living costs in Mount Laguna 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: Mount Laguna, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMount Laguna, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$4,523/mo$4,697/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$4,643/mo$4,503/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$5,944/mo$5,458/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Mount Laguna, CA:$4,523/mo
California:$4,697/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Mount Laguna, CA:$4,643/mo
California:$4,503/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Mount Laguna, CA:$5,944/mo
California:$5,458/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in Mount Laguna, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Mount Laguna 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.

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Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Mount Laguna, CA$3,735/mo$3,719/mo+0.4%
California$3,692/mo$3,631/mo+1.7%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Mount Laguna, CA
2024 average cost:$3,735/mo
2023 average cost:$3,719/mo
Percent change:+0.4%
California
2024 average cost:$3,692/mo
2023 average cost:$3,631/mo
Percent change:+1.7%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Mount Laguna

Recent reviews for independent living in Mount Laguna

Novellus Clairemont in San Diego, CA

4.0
My loved one has recently made the move into this community and so far I have no complaints of how things had been going for him. He has had a few health problems but other than that the experience has been pleasant for him. The staff have done a great job at staying organized in his care plan ...
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Crest View Manor, Inc. in Escondido, CA

5.0
My mom really liked Crest View Manor. It has a great staff and is very clean. I would definitely recommend Crest View Manor to anyone. They were great. Unfortunately my mom was there during Covid, so there wasn't too much activities taking place. But it was a great facility.

Meridian at Lake San Marcos

5.0
The Meridian is by far the best senior living community I have ever seen. I have moved my dad to two senior living communities and this one by far takes it. Ever since the pandemic, my dad has declined due to staying indoors all the time. The Meridian has brought out a side of my dad I haven't ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and welcoming community. Many reviews highlight the friendly and welcoming nature of the staff and residents at the communities. For example, at Westmont of Encinitas, the residents are described as very active in their Resident Council and the administration is receptive to their concerns and questions. At Holiday T ...
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Variety of amenities and activities. Residents find enjoyment in the wide range of specialized activities and amenities offered in the communities. For instance, at Westmont of Encinitas, staff members organize a weekly trivia night, regular outings to pools for swimming sessions, hikes and fishing days at nearby city parks, and ...
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Quality meals and dining experiences. Throughout the reviews, the quality of food is mentioned as a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. At Encinitas Senior Living, the food is described as very tasteful and plentiful, and at Monte Vista Village, the staff goes above and beyond to accommodate res ...
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Professional and accommodating staff. Several reviews mention the accommodating nature of caregivers and staff members at the communities. For example, at Paradise Village, residents appreciate the responsiveness and helpfulness of the staff, and at Solstice at El Cajon, the staff is described as highly communicative and caring. ...
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Safe and secure living environments. Reviews often praise the sense of security and safety in the communities. For instance, at Monte Vista Village, the facility offers on-site response in case of emergencies, and at Westmont of Escondido, the sales person is helpful and the staff is friendly overall. Residents feel comfortable ...
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Cleanliness and upkeep of facilities. Reviews consistently mention cleanliness as a priority, with some commenting specifically on upkeep. For example, at Atria La Jolla, the community is described as beautiful and the apartments are well-designed with large bathrooms and adequate living space.
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Mount Laguna independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mount Laguna independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mount Laguna, 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 Mount Laguna 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 Mount Laguna 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
26.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.4%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
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Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Mount Laguna 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 Mount Laguna communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
40.7%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
48.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
44.1%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mount Laguna 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 Mount Laguna offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
48.3%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
32.2%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.1%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.6%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
53.4%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.2%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
47.5%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.5%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.9%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48.3%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
50.8%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
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33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Cypress Court, Solstice at El Cajon and Westmont of Encinitas are the top-rated independent living facilities near Mount Laguna, California. See full list of communities.
There are 132 independent living facilities near Mount Laguna, California. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Mount Laguna, California are Solstice at El Cajon, Westmont of Encinitas and Westmont of Escondido. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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