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The cost of independent living in Potrero is about $3,956 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 18 options. Read 170 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 Solstice Senior Living at El CajonCommunity card badge
99 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.8
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My mom had to move because she needed more active people - there were more residents who had more needs than my mom who is still active. The staff was terrific, they seem to genuinely care. Also, the food...
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.
Solstice Senior Living at El Cajon is a warm, welcoming, vibrant, engaging independent Senior Living Community in the heart of the city. Enjoy adventure, entertainment and the beautiful outdoors. Family and friends find comfort with our on-site personal care professionals. We are close to...
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Photo of Westmont at San Miguel Ranch
1010 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
Pricing promotion expiring soon
9.0
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28 reviews
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I can't say enough great things about this facility, from all the staff, activities and the facility itself. I have a peace of mind knowing my friend is being taken care of and is comfortable and well cared...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Westmont at San Miguel Ranch is a beautiful, scenic assisted living center located in beautiful Chula Vista, San Diego County, California. Nestled along the coast of Southern California, seniors can enjoy picturesque views of San Diego and the Pacific Ocean. Offering a small-town feel in a large...
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55 Floor plans available
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My mom loves it here. She is very happy with the neighborhood, friendliness of the staff and residents and the freedom she is given as an independent resident.
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.
Ivy Park at Otay Ranch is a senior living community convenient to popular casual dining and shopping centers. The property offers beautiful spaces, indoors and out, to gather with friends and family. At Ivy Park our seniors are empowered to maximize their independence and personal growth. We...
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55 Photos available
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It is great but it is expensive! What I like, and I believe my Mom likes too, is the events they plan, particularly the exercise classes. She has definitely found community within the area of exercise. They...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
At La Vida Real, we surround our residents with an engaging blend of comfort, style, fine dining, endless social opportunities, and an impressive array of recreational and wellness programs. Here, you’ll discover a service-enriched retirement lifestyle specially designed to meet your unique needs...
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Lo Har Senior Living has been good so far with their services and staff. My mother has been engaging in a couple of the activities that they offer. The community and her room seem to be getting good...
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.
We are licensed as an Assisted Living facility for seniors with Alzheimer's or a related dementia. We are Private pay only.
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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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My father in law has been well cared for. The staff, including the nuns seem very friendly. His room is more than adequate size and is completely furnished.
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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The place is beautiful and well cared for. Everyone is extremely friendly and ready to help. They maintain a high level of care for the people there and attend to their personal needs. I feel very...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Photo of Casa El Cajon
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: 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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This is a nice looking, smaller community. We had no complaints about this place in general, it was clean, and everyone was friendly. However, the area it is located in wasn't very good for my Uncle. He...
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: 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.

Cost of independent living in Potrero, CA

The average cost of senior living in Potrero is $3,956 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Dulzura, CA with an average of $3,511 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Potrero, CA vs. nearby cities

Potrero, CA
$3,956/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Potrero, CA vs. the state and national average

Potrero, CA
$3,956/mo
U.S. national average
$4,144/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Potrero vs. other types of senior living

$4,171/mo
Independent Living
$3,956/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Potrero, CA by room type

Semi-Private
$5,282/mo
Studio
$5,178/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,189/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,175/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Potrero over time

Potrero, CACA stateNational

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What families are saying about independent living in Potrero

Recent reviews for independent living in Potrero

Solstice Senior Living at El Cajon

4.6
The workers are so super sweet, the people who run the place, or not very friendly, and the residents are kind and they love mom. I always recommend Solstice Senior Living to other families as well as A Place For Mom.

Lo Har Senior Living in El Cajon, CA

5.0
Terrific home, knowledgeable staff, very clean, beautiful gardens. My mother has lived there for over a year and is very happy and well cared for. Kindness is evident throughout this home. I would definitely recommend this home.

Ivy Park at Otay Ranch in Chula Vista, CA

4.3
The staff is very nice and made my dad feel very welcome. It took a week or two to get everything set up and the staff was very receptive to his/my needs and questions. The facility is absolutely beautiful.

Potrero independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Potrero independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Potrero, 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 Potrero 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 Potrero partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Potrero, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.4%
19.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.6%
33.1%
No sugar
No sugar
28.6%
30.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.6%
32.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.1%
7.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Potrero 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 Potrero communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Potrero, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.6%
35.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.7%
42.1%
Room service
Room service
35.7%
35.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
35.7%
16.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Potrero 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 Potrero offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Potrero, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
35.7%
43.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.4%
27.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.6%
31.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.9%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.9%
48.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.6%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.7%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.7%
40.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.7%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
42.9%
45.7%
Dances
Dances
35.7%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
35.7%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.7%
45.6%
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Solstice Senior Living at El Cajon, Westmont at San Miguel Ranch and Ivy Park at Otay Ranch are the top-rated independent living facilities near Potrero, California. See full list of communities.

There are 18 independent living facilities near Potrero, California. See the full list.

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