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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Old Town, CA
The cost of independent living in Old Town is about $5,230 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 85 options. Read 1272 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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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
A nationally accredited continuing care retirement community, The Samarkand’s scenic 16-acre campus offers views of both the beautiful blue Pacific and the Santa Ynez Mountains. We offer a residential setting for every aspect of retirement. Residential styles availableCottages, villas and...
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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They are very good but they are more expensive. My parents chose it years ago. First they went to the independent living and then the assisted living and then my father went in to the skilled nursing. They...
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.
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To: "Room for improvement" 1. Our residential unit has the microwave below the counter. I do not know that all units have this arrangement, but they are being upgraded and remodeled constantly. 2. ...
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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I can't say enough wonderful things about the staff at Autumn Years. I have personally looked at several facilities and hands down Autumn Years is the best! The staff is so warm and caring. They treat their...
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.
Casablanca is a 24 hour residential community located in Ventura County. We are competitively priced. Our program is designed to meet the needs of individuals with memory loss or cognitive impairment. The atmosphere at Casablanca is secure, loving and stress free. Our staff is trained to meet the...
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
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.
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.
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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Finding Heritage House was the best thing that happened to our family when we needed to find an Assisted Living facility for our mother. Prior to moving to Heritage House she lived at Maravilla and our...
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: 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.
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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They're pretty good. It's clean but I went to use the bathroom there, the public bathroom for everyone not the one in the apartment and there was no toilet paper, no paper towels, anything. It was clean,...
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.
Sycamore Senior VillageSycamore Senior Village is a senior apartment complex located in the lovely and interesting Oxnard, Ventura County, California. The beautiful beach city of Oxnard is located right on the California coast and comes complete will white sandy beaches perfect for relaxing in...
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.
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
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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.
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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Mira Vista of Camarillo, Ventura County ,CA is a one of a kind senior housing center that is located in a picturesque setting that is the perfect backdrop for any senior housing center. The weather is pleasant most of the year, the location is perfect, and there is plenty to do and see in and...
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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.
Solvang Friendship House Solvang Friendship House is an assisted living community located in Solvang, Santa Barbara County, California that provides seniors with a safe and comfortable community that they can call home. Those dealing with Alzheimer's or dementia will find that this community...
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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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.
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.
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I went into what they called their skilled nursing, I had physical therapy and then they said she was losing weight and they said I should go to the nursing area to talk to them about food options. We were...
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.
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.
Cost of independent living in Old Town, CA
The average cost of senior living in Old Town is $5,230 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Solvang, CA with an average of $4,473 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Old Town, CA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Old Town, CA vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Old Town
Recent reviews for independent living in Old Town
Wellness Care Senior Living at Ojai in Oak View, CA
5.0
My mom has been at Autumn Years for over a year now. They have been unfailingly warm and helpful, to us as well as to her. We took care of Mom for two years and understood that it wouldn't be an easy matter to work with her emotional swings, yet the staff at Autumn Years has been beyond ...
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Aegis of Ventura
4.9
The administrative staff are very friendly, helpful, and caring. The community was great! This is the best of the best, and worthwhile for your family.
The food didn't look like the advertisement, but the food still was good though.
Belmont Village Thousand Oaks
4.8
As far as we are concerned, it is the best facility in this area by far. My main reason for saying that is the staff. They truly love what they are doing, and treat the residents with dignity and kindness. The overall atmosphere is warm, upbeat, and welcoming.
Old Town independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Old Town independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Old Town, 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 Old Town 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 Old Town partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Old Town, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23.8%
19.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
41.3%
33.1%
No sugar
No sugar
37.5%
30.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
46.3%
32.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Old Town 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 Old Town communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Old Town, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
40%
35.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
43.8%
42.2%
Room service
Room service
45%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
27.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Old Town 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 Old Town offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Old Town, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
51.2%
43.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
38.8%
27.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36.3%
31.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45%
47.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
52.5%
48.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.8%
53.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
48.8%
41.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
43.8%
36.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
47.5%
40.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48.8%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
45.8%
Dances
Dances
32.5%
31.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
42.5%
39%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
48.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Sunrise of Westlake Village, Cliff View Terrace and Palms at Bonaventure are the top-rated independent living facilities near Old Town, California. See full list of communities.
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