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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Mountain Ranch, CA

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The cost of independent living in Mountain Ranch is about $4,084 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 11 options. Read 41 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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The staff is wonderful. They keep the residents engaged in conversations. Definitely, reflective listeners, too. The food is great. You can tell things are made from scratch. Mom & I enjoyed a Supper in the...
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.
Welcome to Skyline Place, a senior living community that puts relationships first. We hear, again and again, that walking through our front door feels a lot more like walking into grandma and grandpa’s house than walking into a nursing home. That’s because our residents and staff sincerely care...
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Absolutely amazing wonderful facility, they are there for you whenever you need them and it is more like a hotel, it is absolutely adorable
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.
Foothill Village is a warm, friendly, and active senior living community offering a full range of senior retirement accommodations and services. Our retirement village is ideally located in Historic Angels Camp, home of the Calaveras County Jumping Frog Jubilee. Foothill Village is nestled in...
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The staff seem to truly care about the residents. The owners invited me to eat lunch and the food was top notch. The view from moms room was amazing, I got her a nice easy chair recliner and she loves to...
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.
Located in San Andreas, we are a small Assisted Living facility in the foothills of northern California.  Country Haven is operated by 2 Registered Nurses who have over 20 years of combined experience caring for people.
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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.
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.
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Cost of independent living in Mountain Ranch, CA

The average cost of senior living in Mountain Ranch is $4,084 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Escalon, CA with an average of $3,236 per month.

Independent living costs in Mountain Ranch, CA, vs. nearby cities

Mountain Ranch, CA
$4,084/mo
$4,084/mo

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

Mountain Ranch, CA
$4,084/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

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

$4,195/mo
Independent Living
$4,084/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,285/mo
Studio
$4,687/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,410/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,155/mo

Senior living costs in Mountain Ranch 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 Ranch, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMountain Ranch, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$4,084/mo$4,696/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$4,015/mo$4,503/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$4,195/mo$5,458/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Mountain Ranch, CA:$4,084/mo
California:$4,696/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Mountain Ranch, CA:$4,015/mo
California:$4,503/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Mountain Ranch, CA:$4,195/mo
California:$5,458/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in Mountain Ranch, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Mountain Ranch 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 median 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Mountain Ranch, CA$5,013/mo$5,400/mo-7.2%
California$3,162/mo$3,110/mo+1.7%
National$2,786/mo$2,764/mo+0.8%
Mountain Ranch, CA
2024 average cost:$5,013/mo
2023 average cost:$5,400/mo
Percent change:-7.2%
California
2024 average cost:$3,162/mo
2023 average cost:$3,110/mo
Percent change:+1.7%
National
2024 average cost:$2,786/mo
2023 average cost:$2,764/mo
Percent change:+0.8%
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What families are saying about independent living in Mountain Ranch

Recent reviews for independent living in Mountain Ranch

Skyline Place in Sonora, CA

4.4
It was a very positive experience and they were very helpful in helping us make adjustments. Yes we would recommend it to others. Sonora is a beautiful city in the lower Sierras and Skyline Place is in. Great location in the city. Right near the major Hospital.

Foothill Village Senior Living Community in Angels Camp, CA

4.3
In regard to # 4, mom is in independent living so "care" is limited. If she needs more help in the future, she'll have to move down a floor into assisted living. In regard to # 7, it's been good value but there will be a [fee removed] increase in Jan and that seems like a lot. Still probably ...
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Sonora Senior Living in Jamestown, CA

5.0
The staff is very friendly and helpful, the director does a great job and is very open to discussion. The caregivers have adopted my mom and treat her really well. I would definitely recommend this community to others

Mountain Ranch independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mountain Ranch independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mountain Ranch, 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 Ranch 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 Ranch partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Mountain Ranch, CANational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.5%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Mountain Ranch 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 Ranch communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Mountain Ranch, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
37.5%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.5%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mountain Ranch 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 Ranch offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Mountain Ranch, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
37.5%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.5%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.5%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.5%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.5%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.5%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.5%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
37.5%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
12.5%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.5%
46.4%
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