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The cost of independent living in Running Springs is about $3,373 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 296 options. Read 6128 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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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'am really enjoying my time here at this facility. It is a very nice community. It is very nice and quiet, which i really enjoy. The staff is okay. There is a clubhouse where the residents gather to play...
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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.
Vintage at Kendell is a senior housing complex located near San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, California. The comfortable, quiet senior apartments are centrally located near numerous local shops and restaurants. When the excitement of the big city calls, easy access to the freeway allows for...
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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.
Mountain Meadows in Big Bear Lake offers a fresh concept in affordable housing for seniors 62 and over. Our floor plan and community features are designed with comfort, convenience, and independence in mind. Mountain Meadows features contemporary one bedroom apartment homes. Lush Landscaping,...
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There’s good parking. There’s not a lot of off site activities at the moment and not much going on on the weekend! They are a work in progress. The food is good and the laundry service is working out fine....
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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.
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.
This beautiful facility was established in 1977 as a residential retirement hotel, geared toward meeting the various needs of the elderly. Emphasis is placed on assisted living for independent seniors with special needs. Braswell's Chateau Villa is large enough to provide for every need and small...
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My dad was there for rehab for a while. It's a really lovely campus. Probably, for people who are more independent, it's good place. In the rehab, which was the full nursing care, it was not great. If you...
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.
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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 home away from home for loved ones, at Braswell's Leisure Manor the serene fenced courtyard with lovely trees and flowers can be seen from the dining room as well as from individual rooms. Private and semiprivate rooms are available. An emergency call system and assistance with personal care...
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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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We thought we were going to have to move as care needs increased. However the management changed and decided she can stay where she is, which we are very happy about, because we like them. It's clean and the...
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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.
Braswell's Mediterranean Gardens was opened in 1975 fulfilling a dream of James Braswell, to provide a new style of living for the seniors of Yucaipa. The 24 hour staff provides loving care for all residents in a landscaped, residential neighborhood. When needed, assistance with daily living is...
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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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They are very nice, and the place is nice. It's clean and the staff was friendly. I really liked them and don't have anything bad to say about them. It is important to stay aware of what is going on, there...
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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.
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.
When it's time to choose a Retirement and Assisted Living Community, Heritage Gardens Retirement and Assisted Living offers choices and advantages that other facilities simply cannot.Starting with location, our 4 acre "Campus of Care" not only has Retirement and Assisted Living but also includes...
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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.
SENIOR 55+ APARTMENT COMMUNITY! Water & Trash Included in rent! We even pay for the heating of your hot water! Beautiful senior apartment community with many planned activities! Conveniently located less than 1 mile from the LLU Medical Center and the VA Hospital. ASK ABOUT OUR CURRENT...
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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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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: 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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[Removed] and the staff are all very nice and take very good care of my dad. The place is not fancy but it's clean and the price was just right for our budget. We are very pleased!
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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 are located in the heart of the Inland Empire, just off of Interstate 10 in the city of Rialto. We are located right next door to the lovely Rialto Senior Center and are located just minutes from 6 major hospitals. We are located nearby to a variety of shopping and restaurants as well. We...
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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, 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.
Here at The Orchards Apartments, we are an Independent Senior Living CommunityWe were built in 1993We have onsite management The Orchards Apartments is located in Fontana, CAResidents are walking distance to; gas stations, grocery stores, restaurants, as well as several different shopping...
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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.
Winter Woods Cottages is an assisted living community in the beautiful town of Riverside, CA. Riverside features some of the most lovely views in the country with nearby mountains and gorgeous orange trees. This area is great for visiting family members since it is part of the greater Los Angeles...
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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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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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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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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.
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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Mount Rubidoux Manor is a 16 story , gated retirement community coveniently located in downtown Riverside, CA. Housing is available to persons 62 years of age or older and disabled adults needing wheelchair accessible accommodations. Income eligibility ranges from the extremely low to the...

Cost of independent living in Running Springs, CA

The average cost of senior living in Running Springs is $3,373 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Redlands, CA with an average of $2,905 per month.

Independent living costs in Running Springs, CA, vs. nearby cities

Running Springs, CA
$3,373/mo
$3,132/mo

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

Running Springs, CA
$3,373/mo
U.S. national average
$4,162/mo

Independent living costs in Running Springs, CA, vs. other senior living options

$4,440/mo
Independent Living
$3,373/mo

Independent living costs in Running Springs, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,293/mo
Studio
$4,740/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,182/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,232/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,888/mo

Senior living costs in Running Springs 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: Running Springs, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRunning Springs, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$3,373/mo$4,701/mo$4,162/mo
Assisted Living$3,383/mo$4,506/mo$4,705/mo
Memory Care$4,440/mo$5,464/mo$4,956/mo
Independent Living
Running Springs, CA:$3,373/mo
California:$4,701/mo
U.S.:$4,162/mo
Assisted Living
Running Springs, CA:$3,383/mo
California:$4,506/mo
U.S.:$4,705/mo
Memory Care
Running Springs, CA:$4,440/mo
California:$5,464/mo
U.S.:$4,956/mo
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Independent living costs in Running Springs, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Running Springs 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.

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Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Running Springs, CA$3,237/mo$3,183/mo+1.7%
California$3,692/mo$3,631/mo+1.7%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
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2024 average cost:$3,237/mo
2023 average cost:$3,183/mo
Percent change:+1.7%
California
2024 average cost:$3,692/mo
2023 average cost:$3,631/mo
Percent change:+1.7%
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2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Running Springs

Recent reviews for independent living in Running Springs

Kirkwood Orange

5.0
My loved one received excellent, loving care from the Kirkwood family. I highly recommend this facility. The staff is very responsive to all my concerns. I highly recommend this facility. My loved one was very happy there.

Country View Assisted Living in West Covina, CA

4.3
They could use more staff. The existing staff are all super hard working and quality caregivers. The facility is old but clean. I go often, at least weekly and it is always clean. Some meals are done well, but too often I see hot dogs, or lunch meat on white bread and chips served at ...
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Vintage Grove in La Verne, CA

4.2
It’s pretty good. It seems pretty clean. The staff is very friendly. They have Bingo night, potlucks, and other activities. Everything seems to be pretty. The monthly fees are pretty good. They have a little bit of an unusual policy in that the rent has to be paid with a check in the ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Access to friendly and helpful staff. Several reviews highlight the friendly and helpful nature of the staff at various communities, including Sun City Gardens, The Camelot, and Holiday Chateau at Harveston, where residents and families appreciate their dedication to providing excellent care and support.
Variety of activities for residents' enjoyment. Reviews consistently mention the wide range of activities offered at communities, such as The Camelot, Menifee Senior Living, and Holiday Golden Oaks, where residents participate in exercise classes, music sessions, card games, and social events to keep engaged and active.
Thorough communication between families and staff. Families praise the clear and consistent communication they receive from communities like Solstice at Apple Valley, Brookdale Sunwest Independent Living, and Truewood by Merrill, West Covina, where staff members regularly update them on their loved ones' care and well-being.
Well-maintained interior spaces and grounds. Residents and families frequently comment on the cleanliness and upkeep of the communities they live in, such as Sun City Gardens, The Camelot, and Holiday Chateau at Harveston, where the interiors are kept in great condition and the outdoor areas are well-manicured and inviting.
Delicious meals and dining experiences. Throughout the reviews, high-quality food is a common thread, with residents at various communities, including Truewood by Merrill, West Covina, Holiday Golden Oaks, and Menifee Senior Living, expressing satisfaction with the taste and presentation of their meals.
Supportive community atmosphere. Reviews often mention the sense of community and camaraderie among residents at places like Westmont of Riverside, The Camelot, and Holiday Chateau at Harveston, where friendships and social connections are highly valued.
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Running Springs independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Running Springs independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Running Springs, 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 Running Springs 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 Running Springs partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
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Low / no sodium
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No sugar
No sugar
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Availability of select dining options in Running Springs 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 Running Springs communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
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Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
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Room service
Room service
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Availability of select programs and activities in Running Springs 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 Running Springs offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
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Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
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Community service programs
Community service programs
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Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
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47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
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48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
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Piano or organ
Piano or organ
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Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
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Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
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Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
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Live performances
Live performances
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Dances
Dances
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Fitness center
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Villas At San Bernardino, Wildomar Senior Assisted Living and Merrill Gardens at Rancho Cucamonga are the top-rated independent living facilities near Running Springs, California. See full list of communities.
There are 296 independent living facilities near Running Springs, California. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Running Springs, California are Villas At San Bernardino, Merrill Gardens at Rancho Cucamonga and Sunrise of Yorba Linda. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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