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The cost of independent living in Rowen is about $2,771 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 7 options. Read 67 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 The Pointe at Summit Hills
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The facility was absolutely wonderful! It was very clean. So much attention to detail. The layout was amazingly ideal for my brother as he was a pacer and it was basically an enclosed oval. The staff was so...
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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5454 Photos available
1717 Floor plans available
8.8
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8.8
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56 reviews
5 star
64%
4 star
25%
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4%
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My dad had a good experience at Columbus Estates. Only complaint would be the strict dinner time when he was there. He had a good experience but just needed a bigger dinner window due to memory issues.
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.
Columbus Estates provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Beautifully landscaped and with a neighborly atmosphere, Columbus Estates is nestled among the rolling hills of the San Joaquin Valley . We're just outside of Bakersfield and only a few hours from Los...
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It's a wonderful place. The food is very good, loved the daily cupcakes they served each and every day. There was a weekly session were we acted out in skits for fun, and we would record them for later...
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
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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: 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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Cost of independent living in Rowen, CA

The average cost of senior living in Rowen is $2,771 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bear Valley Springs, CA with an average of $2,580 per month.

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

Rowen, CA
$2,771/mo
$3,814/mo
$3,764/mo

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

Rowen, CA
$2,771/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

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

$4,174/mo
Independent Living
$2,771/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,348/mo
Studio
$3,944/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,837/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,246/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,569/mo

Senior living costs in Rowen 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: Rowen, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRowen, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$2,771/mo$4,697/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$2,880/mo$4,503/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$4,174/mo$5,458/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Rowen, CA:$2,771/mo
California:$4,697/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Rowen, CA:$2,880/mo
California:$4,503/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Rowen, CA:$4,174/mo
California:$5,458/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in Rowen, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Rowen 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
Rowen, CA$2,404/mo$2,547/mo-5.6%
California$3,647/mo$3,425/mo+6.5%
National$3,174/mo$3,044/mo+4.3%
Rowen, CA
2024 average cost:$2,404/mo
2023 average cost:$2,547/mo
Percent change:-5.6%
California
2024 average cost:$3,647/mo
2023 average cost:$3,425/mo
Percent change:+6.5%
National
2024 average cost:$3,174/mo
2023 average cost:$3,044/mo
Percent change:+4.3%
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What families are saying about independent living in Rowen

Recent reviews for independent living in Rowen

The Pointe at Summit Hills in Bakersfield, CA

3.9
The Pointe at Summit Hills is really good for semi-assisted living needs. They treat their residents/patients like family. The entire staff from the receptionists, the servers and cooks, to the maintenance guys all know the residents by name. There are many activities for the residents to ...
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Columbus Estates in Bakersfield, CA

5.0
The lady that runs the place, her name escapes me, was so kind and helpful with information. She helped to get my dad in seamlessly. My dad enjoys playing pool with a lady he's been "dating". Haha. He enjoys the food and the company of others. He really enjoys flirting with all of the ladies. ...
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Rowen independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Rowen independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Rowen, 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 Rowen 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 Rowen partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Rowen, CANational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
33.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Rowen 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 Rowen communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Rowen, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Rowen 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 Rowen offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Rowen, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.7%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
16.7%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
46.4%
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The Pointe at Summit Hills, Columbus Estates and Golden Castle Assisted Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Rowen, California. See full list of communities.
There are 7 independent living facilities near Rowen, California. See the full list.
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