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The cost of independent living in Norris Canyon is about $5,117 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 488 options.

Read 7160 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 San Francisco, Walnut Creek and Berkeley.

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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: 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.
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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, Senior Apartments
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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.
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: Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
San Mateo Convalescent is a small family owned and operated skilled nursing facility that has provided the community with excellent care for over four decades. We have long or short-term care available, as well as Respite Retreats and Rehabilitation stays. We also offer Assisted Care Rates for a...
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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.
Webster House is a continuing care retirement community located close to the Stanford University campus and a short walk from downtown Palo Alto.Sunrise Independent Living is for seniors who want to maintain their rich and rewarding life without the responsibilities of running a household....
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This is an excellent facility established by local residents for independent and assisted living and memory care. It's located within easy, safe walking distance of a friendly downtown area, providing a...
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.
San Carlos Elms is a comfortable home setting with the security and benefits of supportive services to each resident. The Elms is conveniently located within easy walking distance of beautiful downtown San Carlos churches, Senior Center and City Library. Fire and Police Departments are within...
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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: 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
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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.
In a beautiful downtown Palo Alto neighborhood, there’s a not-for-profit retirement community filled with independent thinkers leading amazing lives. They’re learning and growing. Going and doing. Exploring the new and savoring the familiar. Lifting their voices and taking action to make the...
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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.
Hopkins Manor is nestled in a vibrant and welcoming neighborhood. The community offers an exceptional senior living experience focused on top-notch care and medical services.
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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.
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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.
Merced Residential Care Facility’s program is designed for long-term residential care of those elderly individuals needing help in their daily lives. Merced is fully licensed to care for individuals needing specialized care such as those suffering from Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of...
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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: 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.
Merced Care - Three is a memory care provider and assisted living community located in San Francisco, County of San Francisco, California. With the year-round warm weather, the sandy beaches, and walking trails that lead to some of the most beautiful gardens and vegetation, you will feel like you...
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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: 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.
Located in beautiful Palo Alto on the Taube Koret Campus for Jewish Life, Moldow Family Residences aims to be a "place where your spirit can thrive." We offer a complete care system for senior adults. Our independent living apartments cater to active adults. The maintenance-free units vary in...
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I liked that this was close to me. I liked that it was a mixed facility with assisted living and memory care combined together. My mother can do activities with higher functioning people. It also had a...
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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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: 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: 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: 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 Norris Canyon, CA

The average cost of senior living in Norris Canyon is $5,117 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Oakland, CA with an average of $4,166 per month.

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

Norris Canyon, CA
$5,117/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in Norris Canyon, CA, vs. other senior living options

$8,617/mo
Independent Living
$5,117/mo

Independent living costs in Norris Canyon, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,639/mo
Studio
$4,454/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,903/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,458/mo

Senior living costs in Norris Canyon 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: Norris Canyon, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeNorris Canyon, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$5,117/mo$4,174/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$7,650/mo$6,206/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$8,617/mo$7,329/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Norris Canyon, CA:$5,117/mo
California:$4,174/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Norris Canyon, CA:$7,650/mo
California:$6,206/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Norris Canyon, CA:$8,617/mo
California:$7,329/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Norris Canyon, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Norris Canyon 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
Norris Canyon, CA$4,397/mo$4,659/mo-5.6%
California$3,916/mo$3,864/mo+1.4%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Norris Canyon, CA
2024 average cost:$4,397/mo
2023 average cost:$4,659/mo
Percent change:-5.6%
California
2024 average cost:$3,916/mo
2023 average cost:$3,864/mo
Percent change:+1.4%
National
2024 average cost:$3,416/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Norris Canyon

Recent reviews for independent living in Norris Canyon

Carlton 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

AlmaVia of San Rafael

5.0
Great facility that is meeting all my parents needs! Great for memory care. The staff is very friendly and helpful to get them adjusted

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and welcoming community environment. Many reviews mention the friendly and supportive atmosphere at the community, where residents have made numerous new friends. At Cogir of Fremont Senior Living and The Heritage Downtown, residents express appreciation for the staff's attentiveness and friendly demeanor, making everyone feel ...
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Delicious and varied dining experiences. Food is a key factor in residents' satisfaction, with reviews highlighting the quality and variety of meals at communities like Cogir of Fremont Senior Living and The Heritage Downtown, where chefs cater to individual dietary preferences and restrictions.
Engaging and diverse activities. Activities are popular among residents, with several reviews praising the wide range of offerings at communities like Cogir of Fremont Senior Living and Oakmont of Montecito, including games, music programs, and social events.
Thoughtful and caring staff. Reviews frequently mention the kindness and assistance provided by community staff, as seen at Cogir of Fremont Senior Living, Ivy Park at San Ramon, and Oakmont of Montecito, where staff members go above and beyond to ensure residents' needs are met.
Well-maintained facilities. Community upkeep is another frequently praised feature, with residents at Cogir of Fremont Senior Living, The Heritage Downtown, and Oakmont of Montecito expressing appreciation for the clean, modern facilities and ongoing improvements.
Supportive and inclusive community. Residents emphasize the sense of community and camaraderie at their new homes, with Cogir of Fremont Senior Living, The Heritage Downtown, and Oakmont of Montecito featuring welcoming environments where residents look out for one another
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Norris Canyon independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Norris Canyon independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Norris Canyon, 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 Norris Canyon 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 Norris Canyon partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Norris Canyon, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.2%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
31.6%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.3%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.2%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Norris Canyon 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 Norris Canyon communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Norris Canyon, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
30.3%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.5%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
33.2%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19.7%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Norris Canyon 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 Norris Canyon offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Norris Canyon, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
38.7%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.4%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.3%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40.4%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.1%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34.4%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.3%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.4%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.9%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
38.5%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
24%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25.2%
40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
39.1%
47.6%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Discovery Commons San Ramon, Belmont Village San Ramon and Cardinal Point CCRC are the top-rated independent living facilities near Norris Canyon, California. See full list of communities.
There are 488 independent living facilities near Norris Canyon, California. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Norris Canyon, California are Cogir of Brentwood, The Heritage Downtown and Harbor at Hillsdale. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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