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The cost of independent living in Mountain Center is about $3,596 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 204 options.

Read 6166 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 Palm Springs, Palm Desert and Hemet.

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My brother is doing very well at this community and adjusted well to it. The community looks great and everything looks nice and clean. They have a great staff at this community. They are very helpful and...
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.
Pico de Loro is conveniently located just off the 215 Freeway with a very secure perimeter. The large rooms are all very elegantly decorated and include private bathrooms. On the outside, the landscape is well maintained and the courtyard, with exotic birds, is enjoyed by all residents. We have...
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.
The distinctive one, two, and two bedrooms plus den luxury apartment homes of Grand Isle are designed for both beauty and comfort. You can see that in the vaulted ceilings, oversize master suites with large walk-in closets, gourmet kitchens and private patios or balconies. And you can see it in...
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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
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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, 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.
A home away from home for loved ones, at Braswell's Leisure Manor the serene fenced courtyard with lovely trees and flowers can be seen from the dining room as well as from individual rooms. Private and semiprivate rooms are available. An emergency call system and assistance with personal care...
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Dear Mrs. Koch, I would lilce to take .s opportunity to express my appreciation in regards to the care that my father, Donald Akers, has received since joining your home. It is safe to say that his condition...
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
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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.
Spectrum Care, a full service residential care facility dedicated to the dignity, comfort and well-being of our elderly patrons. We also cater to residents with special needs in varying stages. Our logic includes individual security while allowing each individual to express their independence and...
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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.
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Very clean facility can tell the staff maintains and manages the building well. Very friendly staff as I've seen great care given to the residents. Overall a very pleasent experience!
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.
We are a brand new facility in the cute little town of Mentone nestled at the foothills of the San Gorgonio mountains with a gorgeous view of Big Bear, along with a view of the hills that separate us from Yucaipa. We are a 10 min drive from Yucaipa, Redlands and Highland. The care staff have...
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There’s good parking. There’s not a lot of off site activities at the moment and not much going on on the weekend! They are a work in progress. The food is good and the laundry service is working out fine....
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.
This beautiful facility was established in 1977 as a residential retirement hotel, geared toward meeting the various needs of the elderly. Emphasis is placed on assisted living for independent seniors with special needs. Braswell's Chateau Villa is large enough to provide for every need and small...
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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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My dad was there for rehab for a while. It's a really lovely campus. Probably, for people who are more independent, it's good place. In the rehab, which was the full nursing care, it was not great. If you...
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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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.
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: 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
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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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My sister was at Palm View Pleasant Living for almost two years and recently moved to its sister property Mountain View Pleasant Living. During that time, I was in constant communication with the staff and...
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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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: 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.
ItÆs hard, after a lifetime of helping others and achieving the goals weÆve set, to admit that we need assistance in order to maintain an independent lifestyle. Country Gardens is there for that time when a senior and their family have to recognize that they need a hand in order to give a family...
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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.
Mountain Meadows in Big Bear Lake offers a fresh concept in affordable housing for seniors 62 and over. Our floor plan and community features are designed with comfort, convenience, and independence in mind. Mountain Meadows features contemporary one bedroom apartment homes. Lush Landscaping,...
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
SENIOR 55+ APARTMENT COMMUNITY! Water & Trash Included in rent! We even pay for the heating of your hot water! Beautiful senior apartment community with many planned activities! Conveniently located less than 1 mile from the LLU Medical Center and the VA Hospital. ASK ABOUT OUR CURRENT...
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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.
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.

Cost of independent living in Mountain Center, CA

The average cost of senior living in Mountain Center is $3,596 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Idyllwild-Pine Cove, CA with an average of $3,596 per month.

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

Mountain Center, CA
$3,596/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in Mountain Center, CA, vs. other senior living options

$6,302/mo
Independent Living
$3,596/mo

Independent living costs in Mountain Center, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$2,880/mo
Studio
$3,683/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,453/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,592/mo

Senior living costs in Mountain Center 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: Mountain Center, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMountain Center, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$3,596/mo$4,174/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$5,609/mo$6,206/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,302/mo$7,329/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Mountain Center, CA:$3,596/mo
California:$4,174/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Mountain Center, CA:$5,609/mo
California:$6,206/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Mountain Center, CA:$6,302/mo
California:$7,329/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Mountain Center, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Mountain Center 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
Mountain Center, CA$3,549/mo$3,458/mo+2.6%
California$3,916/mo$3,864/mo+1.4%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Mountain Center, CA
2024 average cost:$3,549/mo
2023 average cost:$3,458/mo
Percent change:+2.6%
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 Mountain Center

Recent reviews for independent living in Mountain Center

Crestview Villa 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.

Marama in Vista, CA

4.8
Took extremely good care of my mom there. Very kind and loving and caring lots of communication with us in our family and it was unbelievably clean. Wonderful food was served and snacks .if you're looking for a safe place for your family member highly suggest this home. It was a blessing for ...
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Desert Skys Board and Care in Indio, CA

4.5
I feel really good about the service of Desert Sky's Board and Care, inc. for facility Desert Sky's Board and Care. They have great service, the administrator Nenita Koch and staff are taking such great care of my grandmother. My grandmother is non-ambulatory from a stroke and after her rehab ...
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Mountain Center independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mountain Center independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mountain Center, 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 Mountain Center 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 Mountain Center partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Mountain Center, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.1%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.2%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
39.7%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
41.7%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.6%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Mountain Center 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 Mountain Center communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Mountain Center, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
35.3%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
39.7%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
41.7%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mountain Center 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 Mountain Center offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
43.1%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.3%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.9%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
47.1%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
49.5%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
49.5%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40.7%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
39.2%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38.2%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.1%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
46.1%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27%
40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Frequently Asked Questions

Villas At San Bernardino, Sunny Rose Senior Living and Wildomar Senior Assisted Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Mountain Center, California. See full list of communities.
There are 204 independent living facilities near Mountain Center, California. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Mountain Center, California are Villas At San Bernardino, Sunny Rose Senior Living and Regency Fallbrook. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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