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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Pescadero, CA

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The cost of independent living in Pescadero is about $6,461 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 53 options. Read 292 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
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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: 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....
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: 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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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: 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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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.
MorningStar at West San Jose is dedicated to making your retirement years carefree through a lifestyle of comfort, enjoyment and wellness. Our four-story community in beautiful west San Jose offers 69 assisted living suites (studio, one and two-bedroom) and 34 suites devoted to the individualized...
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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: 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
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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: 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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Cost of independent living in Pescadero, CA

The average cost of senior living in Pescadero is $6,461 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include San Carlos, CA with an average of $5,724 per month.

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

Pescadero, CA
$6,461/mo
$5,745/mo

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

Pescadero, CA
$6,461/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

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

$7,391/mo
Independent Living
$6,461/mo

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

Semi-Private
$7,051/mo
Studio
$7,163/mo
1 Bedroom
$9,029/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,654/mo

Senior living costs in Pescadero 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: Pescadero, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typePescadero, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$6,461/mo$4,697/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$5,910/mo$4,503/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$7,391/mo$5,458/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Pescadero, CA:$6,461/mo
California:$4,697/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Pescadero, CA:$5,910/mo
California:$4,503/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Pescadero, CA:$7,391/mo
California:$5,458/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in Pescadero, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Pescadero 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Pescadero, CA$4,310/mo$5,898/mo-26.9%
California$3,692/mo$3,585/mo+3.0%
National$3,246/mo$3,151/mo+3.0%
Pescadero, CA
2024 average cost:$4,310/mo
2023 average cost:$5,898/mo
Percent change:-26.9%
California
2024 average cost:$3,692/mo
2023 average cost:$3,585/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
National
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 Pescadero

Recent reviews for independent living in Pescadero

Palm Villas in Redwood City, CA

4.0
My sister has been there since [date removed]. So far, were very pleased. Every time we visit she's nice & clean, and dressed nicely. We've had no problems and no complaints.

Oakmont of Silver Creek in San Jose, CA

4.0
The care at Oakmont of Silver Creek is good. Communication regarding issues or changes could improve, regular written reports on the status of the resident is also needed. Staff turn over is high. More staffing is needed at times, when some of the residents are agitated they suck up all the ...
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Villa Fontana Retirement Community in San Jose, CA

5.0
Villa Fontana has very friendly staff. They have excellent executives willing to help with any problems that you may have. Very clean facility. My mom is very happy here! The primary reason we picked Villa Fontana was because of the studio rooms, they are HUGE compared to all of the other ...
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Pescadero independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Pescadero independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Pescadero, 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 Pescadero 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 Pescadero partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Pescadero, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.6%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
26.2%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.7%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Pescadero 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 Pescadero communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Pescadero, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
21.4%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
26.2%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
21.4%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Pescadero 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 Pescadero offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Pescadero, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
28.6%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.4%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.9%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
31%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
38.1%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
21.4%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.2%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
26.2%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.6%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
28.6%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
14.3%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.6%
46.4%
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