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The cost of independent living in Norwalk is about $4,485 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 91 options. Read 1688 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 Vista Ridge of Watts
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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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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My Mom just moved into Hacienda Grande four days ago. Although a huge adjustment in her life, I think her new residence will work fine for her. The administrator in charge, Marianne Hodel, is super -...
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.
Our 24-hour staff and caregivers are sensitive to the individuality and unique needs of our residents. You will enjoy our rose garden entrance and enclosed patio.  We provide private and shared rooms with private bath, individuality controlled heat and air conditioning, and...
Photo of Sunrise Senior Residential Care
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Our residents enjoy the opportunity to create the lifestyle they desire. If you are looking for a community to call "home"where you can make good friends, have fun, keep active, relax and enjoy life, then Heritage Park is the right community for you!! Please contact s today, we will be happy to...
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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, 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.
On 33 beautifully landscaped acres in Fullerton, California, Morningside is a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) ideally located in Orange County, just 25 miles from Los Angeles. Orange County beaches are even closer. Here, residents enjoy a mild Mediterranean climate and a light daily...
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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.
Huntington PlazaThe Huntington Plaza is an affordable senior housing community apartment home for ages 55 and over, situated in the tranquil town of Huntington Park, Los Angeles County, CA. The close proximity to restaurants, coffee shops, shopping districts, parks, entertainments and many more...
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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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Cost of independent living in Norwalk, CA

The average cost of senior living in Norwalk is $4,485 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include La Habra, CA with an average of $4,082 per month.

Independent living costs in Norwalk, CA, vs. nearby cities

Norwalk, CA
$4,485/mo
$4,516/mo

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

Norwalk, CA
$4,485/mo
U.S. national average
$4,160/mo

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

$5,152/mo
Independent Living
$4,485/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,945/mo
Studio
$5,005/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,671/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,451/mo

Senior living costs in Norwalk 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: Norwalk, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeNorwalk, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$4,485/mo$4,698/mo$4,160/mo
Assisted Living$4,221/mo$4,504/mo$4,703/mo
Memory Care$5,152/mo$5,459/mo$4,954/mo
Independent Living
Norwalk, CA:$4,485/mo
California:$4,698/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
Assisted Living
Norwalk, CA:$4,221/mo
California:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,703/mo
Memory Care
Norwalk, CA:$5,152/mo
California:$5,459/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
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Independent living costs in Norwalk, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Norwalk 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 median 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Norwalk, CA$3,574/mo$3,737/mo-4.3%
California$3,692/mo$3,585/mo+3.0%
National$3,246/mo$3,151/mo+3.0%
Norwalk, CA
2024 average cost:$3,574/mo
2023 average cost:$3,737/mo
Percent change:-4.3%
California
2024 average cost:$3,692/mo
2023 average cost:$3,585/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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2024 average cost:$3,246/mo
2023 average cost:$3,151/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Norwalk

Recent reviews for independent living in Norwalk

Kirkwood Orange

5.0
My loved one received excellent, loving care from the Kirkwood family. I highly recommend this facility. The staff is very responsive to all my concerns. I highly recommend this facility. My loved one was very happy there.

La Posada Assisted Living and Memory Care in Whittier, CA

5.0
Everything seems to rate a 10. With the exception of house cleaning. My sister notices when my mom's recliner is up there's stuff under it and around. As for myself when I've called about issues I haven't gotten a call back or I have to call again to have the director call me back. My ...
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Vista Del Mar Senior Living in Long Beach, CA

4.8
My Brother has been a resident of Vista del Mar Senior Living for nearly 3 years, and we were very happy with our choice. We had problems finding another Assisted Living facility in Culver City, and Vista del Mar was perfect. It has met all of my Brother's needs and he has been very happy ...
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Norwalk independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Norwalk independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Norwalk, 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 Norwalk 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 Norwalk partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Norwalk, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.6%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
33.7%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.2%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.7%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Norwalk 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 Norwalk communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Norwalk, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
30.1%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
32.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
30.1%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.3%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Norwalk 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 Norwalk offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Norwalk, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
38.6%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20.5%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.7%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.2%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.1%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.2%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.1%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20.5%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.3%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.1%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
33.7%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
20.5%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.7%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.7%
46.4%
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Sunrise of Orange, Highland Manor Assisted Living and Westmont of Cypress are the top-rated independent living facilities near Norwalk, California. See full list of communities.
There are 91 independent living facilities near Norwalk, California. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Norwalk, California are Palos Verdes Villa, Atria Golden Creek and Sunrise of Yorba Linda. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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