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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Rancho Santa Fe, CA

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The cost of independent living in Rancho Santa Fe is about $4,855 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 40 options. Read 1118 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, 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.
Nestled between the neighboring villages of Del Mar and Rancho Santa Fe, La Vida Del Mar’s scenic coastal location features 105 spacious Independent Living residences. Honored as “One of America’s 50 Best Retirement Communities,” La Vida Del Mar offers a host of amenities including convenient...
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My mom is in good care from this community. It is a clean facility and all is good within. Her meals are included and my mom thinks the food taste good. Overall it has been an excellent experience but we are...
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.
Seacrest Village at Encinitas Seacrest Village at Encinitas is located in Encinitas, CA. This independent living community provides seniors with a caring place to call home in a great location. Encinitas is a part of San Diego County, and it provides residents and guests with opportunities to...
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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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After I retired, my daughter felt it was important for her to live nearby in case my wife and I might need some assistance. That was nice of her, but I was disappointed to find out later that she had turned...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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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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.
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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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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.
Royal OaksThe difference between Ordinary and Extrordinary!A premier property nestled in San Marcos and known for its great views, fun residents and social activities.We offer one and two bed/two bath apart. homes.  East or west the views are the best!  Meet with friends in the Bistro...
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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.
We invite you to come in and make your home here at Coastal Living at San Marcos 55+ Community. Coastal Living is a brand new 55+ community beautifully located adjacent to San Marcos Creek. Be the first to experience the light, airy, and open apartments and the many amenities newly completed and...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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
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.
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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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 Rancho Santa Fe, CA

The average cost of senior living in Rancho Santa Fe is $4,855 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include French Valley, CA with an average of $3,250 per month.

Independent living costs in Rancho Santa Fe, CA, vs. nearby cities

Rancho Santa Fe, CA
$4,855/mo
$4,891/mo

Independent living costs in Rancho Santa Fe, CA, vs. state and national averages

Rancho Santa Fe, CA
$4,855/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

Independent living costs in Rancho Santa Fe, CA, vs. other senior living options

$6,090/mo
Independent Living
$4,855/mo

Independent living costs in Rancho Santa Fe, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,710/mo
Studio
$6,113/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,449/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,347/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$8,947/mo

Senior living costs in Rancho Santa Fe 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: Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRancho Santa Fe, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$4,855/mo$4,699/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$4,806/mo$4,504/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$6,090/mo$5,460/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Rancho Santa Fe, CA:$4,855/mo
California:$4,699/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Rancho Santa Fe, CA:$4,806/mo
California:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Rancho Santa Fe, CA:$6,090/mo
California:$5,460/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in Rancho Santa Fe, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Rancho Santa Fe 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
Rancho Santa Fe, CA$4,102/mo$5,421/mo-24.3%
California$3,675/mo$3,556/mo+3.3%
National$3,222/mo$3,144/mo+2.5%
Rancho Santa Fe, CA
2024 average cost:$4,102/mo
2023 average cost:$5,421/mo
Percent change:-24.3%
California
2024 average cost:$3,675/mo
2023 average cost:$3,556/mo
Percent change:+3.3%
National
2024 average cost:$3,222/mo
2023 average cost:$3,144/mo
Percent change:+2.5%
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What families are saying about independent living in Rancho Santa Fe

Recent reviews for independent living in Rancho Santa Fe

Bayshire Carlsbad

5.0
they are very interactive with the residence, responsive, and also very friendly and kind The rooms sizes feel a little small, My dad is happy with the food and it looks good. I would recommend this facility to others.

Novellus Clairemont in San Diego, CA

4.0
My loved one has recently made the move into this community and so far I have no complaints of how things had been going for him. He has had a few health problems but other than that the experience has been pleasant for him. The staff have done a great job at staying organized in his care plan ...
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Crest View Manor, Inc. in Escondido, CA

5.0
My mom really liked Crest View Manor. It has a great staff and is very clean. I would definitely recommend Crest View Manor to anyone. They were great. Unfortunately my mom was there during Covid, so there wasn't too much activities taking place. But it was a great facility.

Rancho Santa Fe independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Rancho Santa Fe independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Rancho Santa Fe, 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 Rancho Santa Fe 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 Rancho Santa Fe partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Rancho Santa Fe, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
34.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
60%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
57.1%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
57.1%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
31.4%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Rancho Santa Fe 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 Rancho Santa Fe communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Rancho Santa Fe, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
57.1%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
51.4%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
42.9%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Rancho Santa Fe 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 Rancho Santa Fe offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Rancho Santa Fe, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
60%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.1%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
45.7%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
68.6%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62.9%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
60%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
60%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
54.3%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
65.7%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
54.3%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
40%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
65.7%
46.4%
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Cypress Court, Westmont of Encinitas and Rancho Penasquitos Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Rancho Santa Fe, California. See full list of communities.
There are 40 independent living facilities near Rancho Santa Fe, California. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Rancho Santa Fe, California are Silvergate Retirement Residence - Fallbrook, Solstice at El Cajon and Westmont of Encinitas. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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