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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Nord, CA

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The cost of independent living in Nord is about $3,779 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 37 options.

Read 488 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 Chico, Paradise and Corning.

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Photo of Sierra Sunrise Apt-HUD/SECT 8
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.
Photo of Neighborhoods At Westhaven
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.
Photo of Westhaven Assisted Living
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.
WestHaven is a one of a kind Northstate treasure. Located in the quiet rural community of Orland, CA. WestHaven sits on easy access all-weather I-5 just minutes from world class health care and recreation in adjacent Chico, CA.Access to family and friends is unprecedented with a friendly open...
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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
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.
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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.
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...
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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: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
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
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 The Gardens
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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Photo of Sutter Village
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.
Photo of Columbian Care Residence
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 Nord, CA

The average cost of senior living in Nord is $3,779 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Orland, CA with an average of $3,499 per month.

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

Nord, CA
$3,779/mo
U.S. national average
$3,532/mo

Independent living costs in Nord, CA, vs. other senior living options

$7,400/mo
Independent Living
$3,779/mo

Independent living costs in Nord, CA, by floor plan type

Studio
$3,921/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,927/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,315/mo

Senior living costs in Nord 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: Nord, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeNord, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$3,779/mo$4,144/mo$3,532/mo
Assisted Living$5,660/mo$6,307/mo$5,909/mo
Memory Care$7,400/mo$7,557/mo$7,121/mo
Independent Living
Nord, CA:$3,779/mo
California:$4,144/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
Assisted Living
Nord, CA:$5,660/mo
California:$6,307/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Memory Care
Nord, CA:$7,400/mo
California:$7,557/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
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Independent living costs in Nord, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Nord 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
Nord, CA$3,712/mo$3,641/mo+1.9%
California$3,908/mo$3,864/mo+1.1%
National$3,415/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Nord, CA
2024 average cost:$3,712/mo
2023 average cost:$3,641/mo
Percent change:+1.9%
California
2024 average cost:$3,908/mo
2023 average cost:$3,864/mo
Percent change:+1.1%
National
2024 average cost:$3,415/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Nord

Recent reviews for independent living in Nord

Westmont of Chico

4.9
This staff is wonderful. The setting is beautiful. The food is good too. Everyone treats you nicely and friendly! The transportation & shopping is excellent! The swimming pool is so good during the summer time. The technology class is really helpful. Overall it’s a lovely place!

Cherry Blossom Assisted Living in Yuba City, CA

5.0
Absolute...best care facility in this area (been to others). Wonderful kind staff helping where they can. Beautiful surrounding was not planning to stay but now having second thoughts... Can't say enough I'm very happy here.

Marbella Oroville

3.9
This facility has been pretty adequate. The staff are very friendly. Housekeeping is provided and is pretty thorough, they keep my loved one's room pretty clean. Communication with the family is good. Overall, they're doing their best. One thing I would mention is that I feel like my loved one ...
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Nord independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Nord independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Nord, 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 Nord 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 Nord partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Nord, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.6%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40.5%
35.8%
No sugar
No sugar
37.8%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
45.9%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.5%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Nord 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 Nord communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Nord, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
40.5%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
43.2%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
40.5%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.6%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Nord 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 Nord offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Nord, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
40.5%
46.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.6%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29.7%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.9%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.9%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
48.6%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45.9%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.8%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
32.4%
43.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.9%
48.4%
Live performances
Live performances
45.9%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
29.7%
34.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10.8%
40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
43.2%
47.7%
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Sycamore Glen Retirement, Marbella Chico and Emerald Oaks are the top-rated independent living facilities near Nord, California. See full list of communities.
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