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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Muir, CA
The cost of independent living in Muir is about $5,259 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 47 options. Read 641 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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On activities, there are activities available, but my mother has chosen not to engage. That could change, but I can't speak to the quality of the activities. Based on the experience we have had so far, we...
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.
Sycamore Hills by the Bay apartments is the San Francisco Bay Area's newest apartment community for the 55+ senior! Sycamore Hills By the Bay is located in Hercules, CA, and offers convenient access to pubic transportation, shopping, and dining.
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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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 mother-in-law has been at Gracian in Pleasant Hill for just over a year. We cannot say enough about Gracian Homes and the care they provide our mother. We are welcome to stop by at any time to visit and...
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.
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: 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: 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.
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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I moved my sister here from out-of-state and the transition from her former situation has been nothing but positive. The facility is small and home-like but big enough to have a variety of activities 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.
Walnut Creek Willows is located in the outskirts of Walnut Creek,California facing beautiful Mt. Diablo. We are dedicated in providing a friendly and comfortable living environment for our residents. We create a "home away from home" setting for our residents. We provide personalized care to our...
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, 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.
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: 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.
This is the home you’ve been looking for – a lifestyle that is comfortable, yet affordable. Nestled among beautifully aged trees, this gracious friendly environment lets you enjoy life with friends, while our professional staff takes are of housekeeping, maintenance and delicious meal...
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
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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
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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.
Cost of independent living in Muir, CA
The average cost of senior living in Muir is $5,259 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include San Miguel, CA with an average of $5,196 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Muir, CA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Muir, CA vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Muir
Recent reviews for independent living in Muir
Sycamore Hills By the Bay in Hercules, CA
5.0
The only improvement that I can think of that needs to be made at Sycamore Hills By the Bay is there is not enough parking. That is my only complaint about this facility. Everyone is very nice, the facility is really clean. I am really happy with my experience here so far.
Carlton Senior Living Concord
5.0
The facility is very nice, close to stores, shops, parks & movie theatre. Lots of good restaurants near by.
However, food is provided here, sometimes people like to go out to a restaurant. They have a lot of activities to do, a nice variety.
Rosemont Gardens in San Leandro, CA
5.0
Excellent caring staff. Clean place. My Auntie [name removed] is here. I visited from Anaheim California. My auntie Husband just passed away. My auntie looked beautiful and happy. I talked with staff and they were very professional
Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Warm and welcoming staff with long-term commitment. Reviews for Cogir of Vallejo Hills Senior Living and Truewood by Merrill, Pinole highlight the friendly and dedicated staff who have formed lasting bonds with residents and their families. The staff's commitment to the community is evident through their decade-long tenure and the renovations ...
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Varied social activities for residents. Several reviews from communities like Truewood by Merrill, Pinole and Cogir of Vallejo Hills Senior Living mention the wide range of social activities, including singing, games, outings, and classes. These activities help residents engage with others and stay active.
Beautifully maintained facilities with a peaceful environment. Reviews for communities such as Truewood by Merrill, Pinole and Atria Walnut Creek praise the cleanliness and upkeep of the facilities, including the private rooms, communal areas, and outdoor spaces like gardens and patios. The peaceful surroundings provide a relaxing atmosphere for residen ...
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Personalized care and attention to individual needs. At The Heritage Downtown, residents and families express their appreciation for the individualized care and attention that the staff provides. Quick adjustments and accommodations help make daily tasks easier and safer for residents.
Delicious and accommodating dining experiences. Throughout the reviews, the quality of the food is a significant factor in residents' overall satisfaction. Communities like The Heritage Downtown and Cogir of Vallejo Hills Senior Living accommodate dietary restrictions and individual preferences, ensuring residents look forward to mealtime ...
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Effective communication between families and staff. Families value clear and consistent communication from staff, ensuring everyone is informed and care needs are being met. Communities like Cogir of Vallejo Hills Senior Living and Atria Walnut Creek set regular meetings with senior residents and their loved ones, both in person and virtually ...
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Muir independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Muir independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Muir, 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 Muir 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 Muir partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Muir, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.7%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40.5%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
47.6%
32.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.7%
8.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Muir 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 Muir communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Muir, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
31%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.2%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
38.1%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.8%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Muir 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 Muir offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Muir, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
44.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.2%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.4%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
47.6%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.1%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.9%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.6%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.9%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
47.6%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
47.6%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
21.4%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
31%
39.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
47.6%
45.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Cogir of Brentwood, Greenhills Care Home and Oakmont of Montecito are the top-rated independent living facilities near Muir, California. See full list of communities.
There are 47 independent living facilities near Muir, California. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Muir, California are Cogir of Brentwood, Greenhills Care Home and The Heritage Downtown. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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