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The cost of independent living in Nevada City is about $4,482 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 135 options.

Read 2905 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 Grass Valley, Lake of the Pines and Colfax.

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It has been a difficult time during COVID, but overall we have had a positive experience. The community itself seems to be fairly clean. It is not cheap but it seems worth wile. The activities are 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.
Eskaton Villages offer a continuum of lifestyle options on one campus. Independent living with services is offered exclusively through membership. Assisted living, memory care, rehabilitation, skilled nursing care and short-term stays are available to the greater community. Village residents...
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All is well and has been wonderful for my mother-in-law. She is in the memory care and the community is across the street from us. It is an extremely clean and neat community. The staff are providing...
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.
Here at Summerset Senior Living, we provide an elegant, senior living community with many amenities, but most importantly, we provide quality care for a quality-of-life. Summerset Rancho Cordova offers: Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care. Rent price includes: 3 meals per day,...
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At Emerson Place Apartments the staff is very friendly. The grounds are well maintained. I've only been here a month but so far so good.
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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.
This small 40 unit complex has been family built and managed since 1987! Gorgeous grounds complete with an outdoor heated spa and a lap pool located by the clubhouse, where there is always hot coffee and neighbors to chat with! Designed for active seniors, the apartments each have their own...
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I try to keep on top of things but its but hard since COVID. The communication is good and they send emails with updates but there has been some miscommunication in the front office. The caregivers are...
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.
Voralto Living at Sacramento is a single-story community offering shared studios, large studios, and one-bedroom apartments. This quaint property boasts two interior courtyards for residents to get fresh air, relax, or read a book. Some of the units have direct access to the courtyards making the...
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The place is beautiful and the service is excellent. My mom loves the food! She participates in some activities and has made a lot of friends.
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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Staff works very well with family. Have no rules with family on visits or bringing in patients favorite food to share meals with family. If allowed ,may also check patient out for short visits. There are...
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.
Sunshine Manor is a charming assisted living residence located in the heart of El Dorado County.  Our 14-bed country home  has recently undergone numerous upgrades and improvements.  We graciously provide services for both ambulatory and non-ambulatory residents in either...
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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: 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.
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.
Experience a higher quality lifestyle in a brand new, all-inclusive, 55+ community centered around active adults expecting more out of life. As a marquee destination for active senior living in Auburn, CA, Hearthstone Lodge Senior Residences welcomes you with opulent amenities, spacious floor...
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I am very impressed with Oakwood Village.they are very helpful and I believe they care very much in helping the people that are living there. They have been very helpful to me in giving me information ...
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
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: 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.
Summerset Senior Living Lincoln Adaptive Care and Memory Care is committed to providing top-quality care in a warm, welcoming environment. Our community offers a range of services tailored to meet the unique needs of each resident, ensuring everyone can enjoy a fulfilling and comfortable lifestyle.
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.
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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: 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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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
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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: 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
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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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Bunny's Leisure Apartments is a 55 and over, independent senior housing community located in Oroville, Butte County, CA. The community itself is located overlooking a serene river that offers great views. The city of Oroville is an Indian founded city that is located off the base of the foothills...
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: 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 Nevada City, CA

The average cost of senior living in Nevada City is $4,482 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Challenge-Brownsville, CA with an average of $3,623 per month.

Independent living costs in Nevada City, CA, vs. state and national averages

Nevada City, CA
$4,482/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in Nevada City, CA, vs. other senior living options

$6,729/mo
Independent Living
$4,482/mo

Independent living costs in Nevada City, CA, by floor plan type

Studio
$4,020/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,956/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,213/mo

Senior living costs in Nevada City 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: Nevada City, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeNevada City, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$4,482/mo$4,174/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$5,893/mo$6,206/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,729/mo$7,329/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Nevada City, CA:$4,482/mo
California:$4,174/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Nevada City, CA:$5,893/mo
California:$6,206/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Nevada City, CA:$6,729/mo
California:$7,329/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Nevada City

Recent reviews for independent living in Nevada City

WellQuest of Granite Bay

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The newness of the facility really stood out to us along with the variety of unit sizes they had available and the meal service.

Vintage Square at Westpark in Roseville, CA

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My community is nice and quiet and I have met a lot of nice people. I am on my own and my apartment is approximately 600 sq feet with a good kitchen and dishwasher. They have an elevator available. They have a monthly calendar with activities and outings listed. There is going to be a luau this ...
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Eskaton Gold River

4.5
My parents were very comfortable there and well taken care of. It was a temporary arrangement, but the staff went over and above to get them in and settled. Thank you!! My mom has Crone's Disease and has a very restrictive diet of gluten free and certain other food additives give her issues. ...
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Nevada City independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Nevada City independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Nevada City, 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 Nevada City 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 Nevada City partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Nevada City, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
24.4%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
46.7%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
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32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Nevada City 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 Nevada City communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Nevada City, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
44.4%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
48.1%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
45.9%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Nevada City 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 Nevada City offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Nevada City, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
51.1%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
32.6%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
39.3%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52.6%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
58.5%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
59.3%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50.4%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
48.1%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
45.2%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
53.3%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
55.6%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
35.6%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Frequently Asked Questions

Oakmont of Westpark, Ivy Park at Roseville and Revel Folsom are the top-rated independent living facilities near Nevada City, California. See full list of communities.
There are 135 independent living facilities near Nevada City, California. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Nevada City, California are Oakmont of Roseville and Atria El Camino Gardens. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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