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The cost of independent living in Running Springs is about $3,383 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 296 options. Read 6196 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, 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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Sunrise of Claremont was extremely helpful and friendly. I really don't have a lot to compare it to. My dad was in the secure memory care part of the community. I really wish we had moved my dad there...
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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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
Mt. San Antonio Gardens is a Continuing Care Retirement Campus, currently accepting new residents in Assisted Living on a month to month, rental basis. The Assisted Living is referred to as the “Oak Tree Lodge" and holds 72 licensed assisted living apartments. If you are seeking peace of mind...
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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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Everything is perfect at Vintage Grove and they have been very helpful.I love everything about my apartment.I would like a schedule for activities because they haven't given me one yet. Mrs.William was the...
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.
Vintage Grove is a senior housing community situated in La Verne, Los Angeles County, CA. La Verne, which is a small city located within Los Angeles County, has a rich history that dates back to the 1830's. With beautiful views of the San Gabriel Mountains, this quiet city provides its visitors...
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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, 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.
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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.
Spectrum Care, a full service residential care facility dedicated to the dignity, comfort and well-being of our elderly patrons. We also cater to residents with special needs in varying stages. Our logic includes individual security while allowing each individual to express their independence and...
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5s across the board for this one! They have an amazing indoor pool, which is one of the things we were interested in. Everyone is friendly, both the staff and the residents. The food is great as well, I've...
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.
Welcome to Hillcrest – A Remarkable Retirement Community® where retirement is everything you imagined, and anything but dull! At Hillcrest you’ll find living arrangements and activities as diverse as our residents. Set in the beautiful, tree-lined streets of La Verne, California, Hillcrest is the...
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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.
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.
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.
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, 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.
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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.
Active independent senior (ages 55 and better) apartment community located in the heart of historic downtown San Dimas, CA.  Here you will find one and two bedroom convenience apartments with lots of open areas surrounded by lush landscape and mature trees. Walking distance to San Dimas...
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They are fantastic! I know that they do bingo and I saw them do some excersises but I'm not there on a regualr basis so I can't speak to the activities. I don't know how they can improve. They're loving and...
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.
Mountain View ManorOur facility offers. 24hr. on staff Caregivers, 3 Nutritious meals a day, Snacks available between meals, Housekeeping, Laundry, Interactive programs, On site salon, And much more.Millie Newsom has been in the field of assistant living, Alzheimer's, Memory Loss, and Dementia...
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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, 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.
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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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This is a very nice community. I highly recommend it for the great staff and the excellent meals that they give my mom. They offer a variety of activities to choose from. They show that they care about the...
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.
Hallmark Assisted Living of Palm SpringsHallmark Assisted Living of Palm Springs is the kind of assisted living communities that allows its residents to enjoy the kind of freedom that they deserve. Located in the beautiful desert resort city of Palm Springs, CA, this community is just a mile from...
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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.
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.
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.

Cost of independent living in Running Springs, CA

The average cost of senior living in Running Springs is $3,383 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Redlands, CA with an average of $2,916 per month.

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

Running Springs, CA
$3,383/mo
$3,132/mo

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

Running Springs, CA
$3,383/mo
U.S. national average
$4,175/mo

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

$4,459/mo
Independent Living
$3,383/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,342/mo
Studio
$4,773/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,260/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,234/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,068/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$3,383/mo$4,717/mo$4,175/mo
Assisted Living$3,389/mo$4,515/mo$4,718/mo
Memory Care$4,459/mo$5,484/mo$4,972/mo
Independent Living
Running Springs, CA:$3,383/mo
California:$4,717/mo
U.S.:$4,175/mo
Assisted Living
Running Springs, CA:$3,389/mo
California:$4,515/mo
U.S.:$4,718/mo
Memory Care
Running Springs, CA:$4,459/mo
California:$5,484/mo
U.S.:$4,972/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.

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
Running Springs, CA$3,237/mo$3,183/mo+1.7%
California$3,693/mo$3,633/mo+1.7%
National$3,257/mo$3,166/mo+2.9%
Running Springs, CA
2024 average cost:$3,237/mo
2023 average cost:$3,183/mo
Percent change:+1.7%
California
2024 average cost:$3,693/mo
2023 average cost:$3,633/mo
Percent change:+1.7%
National
2024 average cost:$3,257/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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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.
Running Springs, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.5%
34.5%
No sugar
No sugar
35.2%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35.2%
33.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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10.5%
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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.
Running Springs, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
30%
36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.2%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
35.2%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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17.2%
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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.
Running Springs, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
37.2%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.3%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25.7%
33.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
43.9%
47.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.3%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
47.8%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.6%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.2%
38.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
32.4%
41.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.3%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
39.5%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
24.5%
33.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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39.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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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 Menifee Senior Living. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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