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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Rock City, CA

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The cost of independent living in Rock City is about $5,117 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 501 options.

Read 7366 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. You may also consider nearby communities such as Walnut Creek, Berkeley and Livermore.

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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.
Santana Terrace is a brand new Apartment community, we are located only steps away from Santana Row and more! Our amazing community features amazing common areas to enjoy with your Family and Friends. Our amenities include a roof deck with BBQ grills, serene gardens, a pet run, dog wash area,...
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
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
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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 chose this community because it was recommended that my mother needed memory care. The care was very giving, but we were asked to hire overnight caregivers because she would get up night,which was an...
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.
'Residents are the heart of our community.'  AlmaVia of San Rafael is a faith-based, non-profit Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) which includes independent and assisted living, as well as a specialized area for memory care called, Bridgehaven. We offer studio,...
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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 experience with Rose Garden City has been good. The facility is clean, the staff is friendly, and they provide good care. Overall I'm satisfied with the services they offer.
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.
If you are searching for an assisted living facility in sunny San Jose, Calif., look no further than Rose Garden Court. This is a medium-care facility that accepts patients that are over 55 years old. The community setting provided at this assisted living facility provides senior citizens with...
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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.
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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.
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Photo of Shires Apartments
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
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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.
Nazareth House, San Rafael, opened in 1962 is a nonprofit retirement home offering full-service residential care and assisted living for approximately 126 residents. It is one of 58 facilities throughout the world owned and operated by the Sisters of Nazareth. Our aim is to provide for the...
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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.
Town Park Towers, conveniently located close to San Jose’s historic downtown, is a comfortable, secure, residential living facility for low- to moderate-income seniors, age 62 and older. Town Park Towers has studios, alcoves, and one-bedroom apartments, each with a private bath, complete kitchen,...
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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.
A Golden Home Extended Care, Inc. is a senior assisted living facility and micro community located in Marin County. A Golden Home is located at 1234 Las Gallinas Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94903. It is a beautiful apartment-style community just minutes away from the nearest hospital. This...
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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.
The Meadows of Napa Valley is a not-for profit Multi-Level Retirement Community that offers spacious, well-appointed apartment homes, fine dining prepared by our Executive Chef, a wealth of service and amenities, supportive services, and an on-campus health care continuum. All apartments are...
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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: 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
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.
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: 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: 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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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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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: 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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I toured numerous facilities. The rooms are fairly large. It is clean, but older. The staff is friendly and caring. I normally drop in unannounced and have not found any unpleasant surprises. I needed a...
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.

Cost of independent living in Rock City, CA

The average cost of senior living in Rock City is $5,117 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Oakland, CA with an average of $4,166 per month.

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

Rock City, CA
$5,117/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in Rock City, CA, vs. other senior living options

$8,617/mo
Independent Living
$5,117/mo

Independent living costs in Rock City, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,639/mo
Studio
$4,454/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,903/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,458/mo

Senior living costs in Rock City 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: Rock City, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRock City, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$5,117/mo$4,174/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$7,650/mo$6,206/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$8,617/mo$7,329/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Rock City, CA:$5,117/mo
California:$4,174/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Rock City, CA:$7,650/mo
California:$6,206/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Rock City, CA:$8,617/mo
California:$7,329/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Rock City, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Rock City 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 average 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
Rock City, CA$4,397/mo$4,659/mo-5.6%
California$3,916/mo$3,864/mo+1.4%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Rock City, CA
2024 average cost:$4,397/mo
2023 average cost:$4,659/mo
Percent change:-5.6%
California
2024 average cost:$3,916/mo
2023 average cost:$3,864/mo
Percent change:+1.4%
National
2024 average cost:$3,416/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Rock City

Recent reviews for independent living in Rock City

Carlton Concord

5.0
The facility is very nice, close to stores, shops, parks & movie theatre. Lots of good restaurants near by. However, food is provided here, sometimes people like to go out to a restaurant. They have a lot of activities to do, a nice variety.

Rosemont Gardens in San Leandro, CA

5.0
Excellent caring staff. Clean place. My Auntie [name removed] is here. I visited from Anaheim California. My auntie Husband just passed away. My auntie looked beautiful and happy. I talked with staff and they were very professional

AlmaVia of San Rafael

5.0
Great facility that is meeting all my parents needs! Great for memory care. The staff is very friendly and helpful to get them adjusted

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Welcoming and friendly staff and residents. Reviews consistently mention the kindness and warmth of the staff and residents at various communities, such as The Heritage Downtown, Ivy Park at San Ramon, and Cogir of Brentwood. Families express appreciation for the friendly and welcoming atmosphere, which makes the transition to senio ...
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Delicious and diverse dining experiences. Meals are a major highlight for residents at many communities, including The Heritage Downtown, Ivy Park at San Ramon, and Cogir of Brentwood. The chefs cater to individual dietary preferences and restrictions, ensuring residents look forward to every meal.
Variety of engaging activities. Communities like The Heritage Downtown, Ivy Park at San Ramon, and Cogir of Brentwood offer a wide range of activities and events tailored to residents' interests. From games and movie nights to outings and classes, there's always something new to try.
Thoughtful communication between staff and families. Families appreciate open and regular communication from staff at communities like The Heritage Downtown, Ivy Park at San Ramon, and Cogir of Brentwood. They praise the staff for keeping them informed and addressing any concerns in a timely and effective manner.
Efficient and helpful support services. Reviews for The Heritage Downtown, Ivy Park at San Ramon, and Cogir of Brentwood highlight the availability and friendliness of support services, such as maintenance and housekeeping. Residents and their families express satisfaction with the prompt and considerate assistance provided.
Beautifully maintained facilities. Communities like The Heritage Downtown, Ivy Park at San Ramon, and Cogir of Brentwood are praised for their clean and well-maintained facilities. Residents enjoy living in comfortable, aesthetically pleasing environments that contribute to their overall satisfaction.
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Rock City independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Rock City independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Rock City, 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 Rock City 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 Rock City partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Rock City, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.5%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
32.1%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.7%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.8%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Rock City 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 Rock City communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Rock City, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
30.9%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.3%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
34.1%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.6%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Rock City 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 Rock City offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Rock City, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
39.1%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.2%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.9%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40.7%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.5%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34.9%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.3%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.9%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
39.5%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
38.9%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
24.2%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25.5%
40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
39.5%
47.6%
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Cardinal Point CCRC, Cogir of Brentwood and The Heritage Downtown are the top-rated independent living facilities near Rock City, California. See full list of communities.
There are 501 independent living facilities near Rock City, California. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Rock City, California are Cogir of Brentwood, The Heritage Downtown and Harbor at Hillsdale. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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