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The cost of independent living in Murrieta is about $3,392 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 19 options. Read 566 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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Photo of Brookdale Murrieta
1717 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.7
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51 reviews
8.7
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51 reviews
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Can't review 'Activities', as he doesn't participate, but on the basis of the half dozen times or more that hubby and I have been there (both before moving him in, and visits since), solid 5's. [name...
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.
Endless PossibilitiesWhen you decide to make your home at our assisted living community in Murrieta, California, you are embarking on a new adventure full of endless possibilities. You can enjoy a beautiful private apartment, spacious common rooms and a community calendar that is practically...
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8.6
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16 reviews
8.6
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16 reviews
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The staff is excellent. They are friendly and my mother feels like they treat her special. I would recommend this facility to others.
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.
The Renaissance Village Lifestyle and Mission is to create great days for our Residents. We just opened out doors January 31st of 2017. This is a beautiful community offering many common areas for families to enjoy.We are located on Jackson Drive just off Cal Oaks. We are directly across from...
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1111 Photos available
9.9
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113 reviews
9.9
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113 reviews
5 star
83%
4 star
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2%
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Our Mother has never had an easy time adjusting to changes and moving to Silvergate was no different. For the first 4 months she "hated it," we "PUT her there" and she wanted to leave. Silvergate's staff...
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.
For more than 20 years, Silvergate Retirement Residence has been providing premier independent, assisted living, and Alzheimer's and Dementia accommodations and services to North San Diego County. Located in the quaint village of Fallbrook, our community is conveniently close to shopping and...
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5858 Photos available
9.9
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45 reviews
9.9
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45 reviews
5 star
76%
4 star
22%
3 star
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I don't like it here - I LOVE it here. Staff + residents are all friendly & nice. Caregiving is great, food is excellent. Would not move any place else. I have made friends for life here!
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.
Proud to be an approved Residential Care Facility participating in the Assisted Living Waiver Program, offering assistance to Medi-Cal beneficiaries.Our community is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our leasing office is open 8 a.m.- 5 p.m., 7 days a week. (After-hours appointments are...
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5757 Photos available
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9.6
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34 reviews
9.6
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34 reviews
5 star
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My Mom loves the staff there and more. She feels a sense of belonging and community there. We are grateful she has a place where she is treated well and enjoys herself. My Mom loves the activities and 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.
Sunny Rose Senior Living is proud to be an approved Residential Care Facility participating in the Assisted Living Waiver Program, offering assistance to Medi-Cal beneficiaries.Our guiding principle revolves around the notion that every resident is a unique individual, deserving of care that...
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1919 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.6
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118 reviews
9.6
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118 reviews
5 star
68%
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My dad has been living in The Memory Care at Pacifica Senior Living Menifee for almost 2 years and we can’t speak highly enough about the staff. It takes a special person to be able to do this job day in and...
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.
Located on nine-acre grounds with beautiful valley views in the master-planned residential community of Sun City, CA, Pacifica Menifee is an assisted living community backed by the quality standards of Pacifica Senior Living.At Pacifica Menifee, it’s easier for older people to continue the way of...
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1717 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.6
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62 reviews
9.6
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62 reviews
5 star
69%
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I cannot express enough gratitude for the exceptional care that Vineyard provided to my mother. From the moment they began, it was clear that my mom was in the most capable, compassionate hands. [name...
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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1111 Floor plans available
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9.6
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110 reviews
9.6
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110 reviews
5 star
67%
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3 star
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The staff is wonderful. When ever I need help the staff tried hard to assist me. The residents, for the most part, are very nice. Making friends has been fairly easy. I do like living here. The only...
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.
Overlooking the lush Temecula Valley wine country of Southern California, Atria Park of Vintage Hills provides amenity-rich, resort-style living for older adults. Located near the Old Town district, with easy access to shopping, dining, medical centers and places of worship, Atria offers a full...
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3232 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.2
Review score
33 reviews
9.2
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33 reviews
5 star
64%
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3 star
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6%
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The reason I gave activities with three is because with my husband he has some memory issues and they don't engage him in the activities nor do they give him a Calendar of the activities so he's sitting...
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.
As an assisted living community for people age 55 and older, Sun City has a vast amount to offer those living at Sun City Gardens. Attractions include two public golf course that are available for year-round use, recreation centers featuring swimming pools and tennis courts, small retail outlets,...
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4141 Floor plans available
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9.0
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80 reviews
9.0
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80 reviews
5 star
67%
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There is only one elevator in the whole building so people with limited mobility have a challenging time during the meal rush periods.
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.
The Chateau at Harveston provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Situated on beautiful grounds in the gorgeous town of Harveston, you'll love the elegant comfort of our facilities while enjoying the convenience of the nearby community. We're just minutes from...
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Photo of WellQuest of Menifee Lakes
1111 Photos available
1616 Floor plans available
8.8
Review score
15 reviews
8.8
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15 reviews
5 star
53%
4 star
27%
3 star
20%
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0%
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My grandma lived there for a year before she passed away. She had the best time and I feel it helped her quality of life. She was always busy with the other residents doing crafts and doing the exercise...
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.
WellQuest of Menifee Lakes, Menifee’s premier luxury senior living destination opened in July of 2021. WellQuest offers refined Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care in a spectacular resort-inspired environment. WellQuest of Menifee Lakes features upgraded apartment homes 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.
Amanda Park Sr. Apartments, located in Murrieta, CA offers affordable housing for adults age 55+. Each floor plan and community feature is designed with comfort, convenience, and independence in mind. Amanda Park offers a choice of one or two bedroom floor plans. Apartments have many features...
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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
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 Ivy Park at Murrieta
1313 Photos available
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: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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, 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: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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
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.

Cost of independent living in Murrieta, CA

The average cost of senior living in Murrieta is $3,392 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Moreno Valley, CA with an average of $2,934 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Murrieta, CA vs. nearby cities

Murrieta, CA
$3,392/mo
$3,700/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Murrieta, CA vs. the state and national average

Murrieta, CA
$3,392/mo
U.S. national average
$4,033/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Murrieta vs. other types of senior living

$4,234/mo
Independent Living
$3,392/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Murrieta, CA by room type

Semi-Private
$4,043/mo
Studio
$4,221/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,951/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,115/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Murrieta over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Murrieta

Recent reviews for independent living in Murrieta

Pacifica Senior Living Vista

4.8
I recently visited my Grandmother and it was so sweet! How they hosted events for the residents was so heartwarming. The staff was so nice and welcoming, I really enjoyed how respectful and involved they are in my grandmothers care.

Silvergate Retirement Residence - Fallbrook

4.2
People here exude friendliness and caring. Management sets the tone, Silvergate is fully staffed and the staff appears happy to be here. The residents were very welcoming. The building is clean and updated. The activities are fun and the residents engaged. My apartment is very pleasant.

Westmont of Riverside

4.3
Of course, like every place, everything at Westmont Village is not 100%. However, all in all, I still feel like this place is very good and worth what they charge. They have very good programs and a variety of activities. The grounds are beautiful and park-like and the rooms all have a beautiful ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Welcoming and friendly community atmosphere. Many reviews mention the warm and welcoming environment created by both staff and residents at various communities, such as Silvergate Retirement Residence - Fallbrook, Holiday Chateau at Harveston, and Atria Park of Vintage Hills. Residents have formed strong bonds with each other and enj ...
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Attentive and caring staff. Several reviews highlight the dedication and kindness of the staff at different communities, including Silvergate Retirement Residence - Fallbrook, Sun City Gardens, and Pacifica Senior Living Menifee. Staff members go above and beyond to ensure residents are happy and well-cared for.
Varied activities for socializing and engagement. Communities like Sun City Gardens, Holiday Chateau at Harveston, and Silvergate Retirement Residence - Fallbrook offer a range of activities for residents to enjoy, including card games, musical performances, and outings to local attractions.
High-quality dining experiences. Nutritious and delicious meals are a common theme across reviews for communities such as Silvergate Retirement Residence - Fallbrook, Atria Park of Vintage Hills, and Holiday Chateau at Harveston. Residents appreciate the emphasis on quality food and individual preferences.
Well-maintained facilities and grounds. Reviews consistently mention the cleanliness and upkeep of communities, such as Silvergate Retirement Residence - Fallbrook, Sun City Gardens, and Pacifica Senior Living Menifee. Residents enjoy the well-maintained living spaces, gardens, and common areas.
Communication and transparency from staff. Families and residents value clear communication and transparency from staff, as noted in reviews for communities like Silvergate Retirement Residence - Fallbrook, Sun City Gardens, and Holiday Chateau at Harveston. Regular updates and open dialogue help ensure everyone is informed and com ...
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Murrieta independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Murrieta independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Murrieta, 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 Murrieta 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 Murrieta partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Murrieta, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.1%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
57.9%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
47.4%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.8%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.8%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Murrieta 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 Murrieta communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Murrieta, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
47.4%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
57.9%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
57.9%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
26.3%
17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Murrieta 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 Murrieta offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Murrieta, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
52.6%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
42.1%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
42.1%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52.6%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
52.6%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52.6%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
52.6%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
52.6%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.1%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
52.6%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
52.6%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
36.8%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
31.6%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
52.6%
45.7%
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There are 19 independent living facilities near Murrieta, California. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Murrieta, California are Silvergate Retirement Residence - Fallbrook, Wildomar Senior Assisted Living and Pacifica Senior Living Menifee. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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