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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Rutherford, CA
The cost of independent living in Rutherford is about $5,207 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 284 options. Read 2871 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.
As you explore independent living near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Santa Rosa, Napa and Sebastopol.
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The staff is absolutely wonderful. They make you feel welcomed, at home and included in the community. The residents are really supportive and friendly. My loved one has made a number of friends, in a short...
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.
"The Carlisle is a vibrant senior living community nestled in a convenient walkable neighborhood tucked away from the busier streets of San Francisco. Just off of the 101 highway, The Carlisle is just minutes from several attractions such as Fisherman’s Wharf, the San Francisco Museum of Modern...
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Lakeshore Residential Care in Oakland has made a huge, positive change in the life of a friend. The facility is clean, I smell delicious food cooking when I visit. The staff is always busy cleaning 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.
Lakeshore Residential Care is located in the City of Oakland in the Lake Merritt commercial district, only a few blocks from the unique Lake Merritt and the shopping center, medical facilities, Physician facilities, banks, senior centers, churches, parks and Parkway Theater are close by, there...
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The quality of the food has gone down. The value for the money is great. We picked this community, because it was close to home, the quality, it was the nicest, price point and I liked the people. My loved...
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.
Oakmont of Mariner Point is a lovely retirement community situated on a lush campus with gorgeous views, industry renowned dining, and endless on-site amenities. We are also very close to shopping, fine dining, the arts, and world-class entertainment. You’ll feel at home in our retirement...
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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.
Victorian Manor assisted living facility located in a quiet residential location. We at the Victorian Manor realize that selecting the right senior care facility is a very difficult choice that takes time and research. We would like to share an important fact with those considering our facility....
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Very professional and helpful staff. Attentive to people. I witnessed caring kindness and compassion.. What I experienced was not expected but it was a very eye opening experience. The personnel and staff...
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.
The Village at Hayes Valley is a 47-bed community offering specialized care for high-needs assisted living as well as innovative dementia dementia care. Located in San Francisco's vibrant Hayes Valley neighborhood and set in a beautifully restored Victorian, The Village at Hayes Valley imbues a...
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Dad is still adjusting to living at this community. The staff have been great and they are very helpful. This is a family run community and the owner is here all the time and I feel that the residents are...
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.
Diamond Care retirement home is located in the stunning city of Diamond Bar, California where the sun shines year-round and the weather makes the city a perfect place to retire to! We pride ourselves in offering the best care and community to all of our residents and we are proud to be among the...
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Dear [name removed] I highly recommend Ivy Park Oakland Hills The staff are kind, compassionate and competent . They become a family.. Very positive experience in making a very difficult...
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.
Ivy Park at Oakland Hills is a vibrant senior living community nestled in a the picturesque region of the eastern part of Oakland, California. Situated near Interstate 580, Ivy Park is just minutes from Highland Hospital, charming commercial districts, gourmet restaurants and boutique shops ....
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my father has been staying here for over a year now and doing a lot better than when he was first admitted. The staff here are always so kind and patient with him since he has dementia and gets very restless...
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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I don’t have any other facility to compare It to but I’m impressed they keep this place CLEAN. I don’t like the fact they advertise transportation on the website and phone but don’t do it once you’re...
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.
Magnolia Gardens is an assisted living community located in the lovely town of Danville, CA. This beautiful community is located near Oakland and just across the bay from San Francisco. Danville is a great place to reside and it offers a number of advantages to family members who come through to...
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The caregivers in my experience have been very attentive, accessible, and friendly. I ask them questions and they respond in a timely manner and it is clear they are taking good care of my loved...
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.
Greenhaven Estates Assisted Living is an assisted living and memory care community in Sacramento, California. Sacramento is a historic city in northern California and the capital of state, boasting several state parks, fine shopping, dining and an abundance of high quality medical facilities....
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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.
Grand River Villa is an assisted living community located in West Sacramento in a quiet up and coming neighborhood. We are a gate guarded Assisted Living community close to all the major freeways, hospitals and only two minute call away from emergency services.Families and residents can expect...
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It was a tough decision to bring my mom to a care home as I was the main caretaker. The staff at Greenhills was more than just a care home. They became family and treated my mom as it she was their mom. I...
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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My in laws are doing very well, they are very happy living at Acacia Glen Apartments. They have made many friends and enjoy many of the activities organized by management and other residents. It's a huge...
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.
Acacia Glen is a recently built forty-one unit apartment complex for active, independent seniors. Acacia Glen is designed for discerning senior citizens who desire high quality living with enhanced interior design features. For medical and dental care you couldn't ask for a more convenient...
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On activities, there are activities available, but my mother has chosen not to engage. That could change, but I can't speak to the quality of the activities. Based on the experience we have had so far, we...
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.
Sycamore Hills by the Bay apartments is the San Francisco Bay Area's newest apartment community for the 55+ senior! Sycamore Hills By the Bay is located in Hercules, CA, and offers convenient access to pubic transportation, shopping, and dining.
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Food. Attention to detail. My Mom could not use silverware, yet when I came by one day at lunch time she had a bowl of soup in front of her. Quality of care. My Mom fell the first two nights she was there....
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.
The Lodge at Piner Road is Santa Rosa's newest assisted living and memory care community. We will offer 3 meals daily, all utilities (except phone), Wi-Fi, cable TV, weekly housekeeping, linen service, laundry service, scheduled transportation and a full-time activities program. We are located...
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: 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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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: 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.
Aegis of Napa, in the heart of the wine country, consists of 34 assisted living studio and one-bedroom apartments, and an additional 14 apartments for residents with Alzheimer's disease and other dementia. This beautifully designed, Victorian-style building uses Individualized Service Plans to...
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.
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: 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.
A New Begining For Your Retirement Living. Westlake Wine Country House is a luxury congregate retirement facilit located 46 miles northeast of San Francisco, in the historic town of Sonoma. Sonoma's climate is ideal for retirement living. The temperature in summer seldom reaches 95 degrees and in...
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Cost of independent living in Rutherford, CA
The average cost of senior living in Rutherford is $5,207 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Vacaville, CA with an average of $4,377 per month.
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What families are saying about independent living in Rutherford
Recent reviews for independent living in Rutherford
Sycamore Hills By the Bay in Hercules, CA
5.0
The only improvement that I can think of that needs to be made at Sycamore Hills By the Bay is there is not enough parking. That is my only complaint about this facility. Everyone is very nice, the facility is really clean. I am really happy with my experience here so far.
Carlton Senior Living 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.
Springfield Place in Petaluma, CA
4.0
We toured a few different communities and this one seemed to be the best fit for my mom. She is doing well here.She is starting to meet new residents and make some friends. She is participating in some of the activities. She really likes the food. The community is always clean and well ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Warm and caring staff with long-term relationships. Residents and families express appreciation for the long-term friendships they've developed with staff members at various communities. For example, at Cardinal Point, several reviews mention the warm and caring nature of the staff, leading to meaningful connections that have lasted for years.
Variety of activities for socializing and engagement. The range of activities provided at communities caters to diverse interests, allowing residents to connect and socialize with one another. From trivia nights to gardening classes, there is something for everyone. At Truewood by Merrill, Pinole, the community undergoes renovations to enhance th ...
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Thoughtful communication between staff and families. Communication between staff and families is a priority at many communities, ensuring everyone stays informed about residents' care needs and well-being. At Brookdale Paulin Creek, the community director sets regular meetings with senior residents and their loved ones, both in person and virtua ...
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Attractive facilities with recent updates and renovations. Communities undergo renovations and improvements to maintain appealing living spaces. At Truewood by Merrill, Pinole, the community is undergoing renovations to make the facility more inviting, including fresh paint, updated lighting, and upgraded carpeting. These updates create a sense of pri ...
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Delicious and accommodating meal options. Communities offer high-quality, tasty meals that cater to individual dietary preferences and restrictions, making mealtimes an enjoyable experience for residents. At The Heritage Downtown, the chef accommodates various dietary needs, ensuring that all residents can look forward to their meals. ...
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Engaging social activities and events for residents. Residents participate in a range of activities and events designed to keep them engaged and active. Programs like movie nights, exercise classes, and gardening help foster a sense of community and promote overall well-being. At Solstice Senior Living at Santa Rosa, the community offers various ...
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Rutherford independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Rutherford independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Rutherford, 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 Rutherford 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 Rutherford partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Availability of select dining options in Rutherford 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 Rutherford 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 Rutherford 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 Rutherford 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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27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
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32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36.6%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
39.1%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.7%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
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42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
29.6%
37.1%
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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46.2%
Dances
Dances
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Fitness classes
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Frequently Asked Questions
Greenhills Care Home, Greenhaven Place and Oakmont of Montecito are the top-rated independent living facilities near Rutherford, California. See full list of communities.
There are 284 independent living facilities near Rutherford, California. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Rutherford, California are Greenhills Care Home, Greenhaven Place and The Heritage Downtown. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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