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55 Photos available
11 Floor plan available
Pricing promotion expiring soon
9.9
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16 reviews
9.9
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16 reviews
5 star
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Nikkei Senior Gardens (NSG) is a caring and secure environment for our mother with dementia, now living in the Memory Care unit. The staff are caring and loving to residents and supervisors are alert and...
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.
Nikkei Senior Gardens. Created for you.Nikkei Senior Gardens is located in the city of Arleta, a quiet residential community in the San Fernando Valley. This vibrant neighborhood serves as a multicultural assisted living community for those seeking a bit of extra help to maximize their...
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44 Floor plans available
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9.8
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59 reviews
9.8
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59 reviews
5 star
62%
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I know that all residents take their own timing to get acclimated in new living conditions. Our mom took a whole month before engaging with others but the staff never stopped trying to get her there.
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.
Located in the heart of Valencia, Sunrise at Sterling Canyon is situated next door to Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital, across the street from Granary Square and just blocks away from Valencia Town Center Mall. Sunrise at Sterling Canyon sits just around the corner from the beautiful Vista...
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3636 Photos available
9.7
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53 reviews
9.7
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53 reviews
5 star
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The staff is very nice. They do have fun activities for the tenants. I have not eaten there but from what I've seen the food looks good. Her apartment is clean and well kept.
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.
It’s maintenance-free living at its best.At our CCRC community (Continuing Care Retirement Community) in Northridge, California, you can redefine your independence with more time for what you want to do. With four levels of care on one campus, including independent living, assisted living, memory...
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1313 Photos available
99 Floor plans available
9.7
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83 reviews
9.7
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83 reviews
5 star
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My friend [name removed] is very happy there and is getting good care. I have had to remind them to put compression socks on [name removed] and to help her brush her teeth. There have been a couple other...
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.
Located in the Santa Clarita Valley, just north of Los Angeles with easy access to the 405 Freeway, Atria Santa Clarita is a vibrant community where seniors benefit from a simplified lifestyle, with discreet support from a 24-hour staff. In addition to independent and assisted living options,...
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99 Photos available
9.4
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14 reviews
9.4
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14 reviews
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Savant Burbank East is a wonderful place! The location is great, and the staff treated us with such kindness. [name removed] was so sweet, and my mom immediately felt how cozy and nice the community is....
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Assisted Living For The Elderly Where We Offer Personal Comfort To Everyone In The Family.   During our 20+ years of offering affordable assisted living, we have helped our residents and their families feel comfortable with our care and their situations.  We do this with a style of...
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9.4
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23 reviews
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The head of nursing left and that changed things. The TV is also a problem there. They are also building a huge building next door now. I would recommend to others and I already shared what I had to say....
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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9.3
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9 reviews
9.3
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5 for all. One resident told me they weren't crazy about the food, but my husband likes it. And the menus look good. Everyone is very friendly. My husband was talking about one of his favorite movies and...
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.
Located in the serene foothills of the San Fernando Valley, Aegis of Granada Hills offers residents personalized assisted living care with an 'at home' touch. Our beautifully designed community consists of 46 assisted living apartments and 35 apartments for residents with Alzheimer's disease or...
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99 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.3
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78 reviews
9.3
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78 reviews
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We have a very nice room. The food is excellent. I don’t spend very much time in my room because I like to see my friends and there is a lot of great activities that keep me entertained. The staff is always...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Discover the elegance of a resort community with style and sophistication, right in the heart of Tarzana. Our goal is to provide residents a comfortable lifestyle that encourages independence and personal freedom, enhances well-being, and promotes strong connections to family, friends and...
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2222 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.2
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249 reviews
9.2
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249 reviews
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Laundry mixed up, but care excellent. Activities are very enthusiastic. It is expensive, but very caring, thoughtful staff. I liked the way that residents were encouraged to participate in activities.
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.
Northridge Valley Senior Living -We Put the CARE in Memory Care' identifies us for a reason! Our roots go back more than 20 years. Our Memory Care Only community was defined and established as a labor of love with a single focus to serve our precious seniors with dementia to the best of our...
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1414 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
8.9
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45 reviews
8.9
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45 reviews
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The entire staff were amazing. They knew this was a very difficult time for me and provided excellent care for my mother. Filled with compassion, understanding, friendliness and most importantly honesty.
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.
Encino Terrace Senior Living strives to ease the life of each resident, providing a worry-free environment. Taking care of a home with all of these responsibilities, can become tiring and quite overwhelming. The goal of Encino Terrace Senior Living is that you enjoy your home and all of the...
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Photo of The Gardens at Park Balboa
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8.9
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158 reviews
8.9
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158 reviews
5 star
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We were only there one month and it proved to be the last month of dad's life. The facility is clean and staff welcoming and accommodating. The building although on the older side was well kept. The food...
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.
Welcome to The Gardens at Park Balboa(G.P.B), an Independent, Assisted Living and Memory Care residence in Van Nuys, CA. Our California lifestyle community is located in the heart of the San Fernando Valley, just blocks away from 2 major hospitals, and convenient to all freeways. The Gardens has...
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3939 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.7
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104 reviews
8.7
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104 reviews
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I got my brother in Brookdale Chatsworth last year. It was clean ,safe and friendly. He enjoyed it. The staff was supportive and helpful. Sadly one bad person stole my paintings or they magically...
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.
Here you’ll have the right care at the right time.If you’re looking for an assisted living community where you can redefine your independence with a little bit of help, then our community in Chatsworth, California, might be the right fit for you.  Maybe you’ve always wanted to learn how to...
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1414 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
8.7
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43 reviews
8.7
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43 reviews
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Belmont Village Encino/ Sherman oaks has been very accommodating for my mother. The staff is great. The care is great, highly recommend.
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.
Belmont Village of Encino, California is located in the tree-lined residential areas of Encino and Sherman Oaks in the San Fernando Valley. This prime location is convenient for senior living with healthcare facilities and providers, places of worship, and excellent restaurants. And for shopping...
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8.6
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8 reviews
8.6
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8 reviews
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Our loved one does not participate in the activities and with the value for cost it is expensive. The Response time sometimes slow. Food delivery too expensive. My mom has difficulty understanding some of...
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.
Discover a spectacular retirement living right in your own backyard. Set in the heart of the San Fernando Valley, at The Village at Sherman Oaks you’ll enjoy Independent and Assisted living services as it should be: A beautiful setting with all of the features and amenities you could hope for...
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8.6
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8.6
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The Staff is extremely outgoing and very friendly. There is a very warm environment they promote. I think it is a big advantage for these smaller, family owned facilities to have this level of comfort from...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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 Lighthouse is a premier assisted living community located in the sunny southern California town of Toluca Lake. Residents enjoy a wondrous view of the towering tree-covered Mount Olympus. Other nearby attractions like Universal Studios and the Los Angeles Zoo make the Lighthouse an ideal...
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8.5
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40 reviews
8.5
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40 reviews
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They are very responsive to what my dad needed. They are so friendly and kind. They were very concerned about my dad's health.
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.
Foothill Retirement is an Assisted Living Community with three different levels of care starting with Full Independent, Assisted Living and a secure Memory Community. We are located on an acre of property, in a quiet residential neighborhood on a tree-lined street with views of the surrounding...
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8.5
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35 reviews
8.5
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35 reviews
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My friend moved in just two months ago and has been nothing but happy since day one. The staff’s longevity and commitment to care create a warm, stable environment where every resident feels truly valued....
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.
It’s good to be home.If you’re living a mostly independent lifestyle, but you could use an extra hand with some of your day-to-day activities, our assisted living Tarzana, California, could be right for you. Here you’ll have assistance with medications, dressing and bathing, as well as services...
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8.5
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111 reviews
8.5
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111 reviews
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After visiting several assisted living communities in the Santa Clarita Valley and San Fernando Valley. We chose Pacifica Based on the smaller size of the community, the updated private room, the available...
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.
Santa Clarita Hills Senior Living offers a full spectrum of services and amenities, and will coordinate with you a specific program to meet your individual needs and lifestyle.Assisted Living offers independence while providing you with a lifestyle of leisure activities, meals with your friends...
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8.4
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32 reviews
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32 reviews
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1) My father is happy there and has no complaints. 2) Reasonably clean 3) Staff and residents are very friendly 4) All his needs are met. 5) Friendly & Receptive 6) Good food and plenty of it 7) Always...
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.
Here, you’ll never stop growing.If you’re looking for an Assisted Living community where you can redefine your independence, then our community in Tarzana, California, might be the right fit for you.  Take control of your time and do the things you want to do. Whether that’s connecting with...
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I found they were knowledgeable and authentically cared about the welfare of my mother-in-law. We thought the room size was ample and they had a number of valuable activities to offer.
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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1010 Photos available
99 Floor plans available
8.0
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14 reviews
8.0
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14 reviews
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The facility is extremely clean, the staff always smiles and says hi when you pass by in a hallway or a lobby. The entire building feels safe and secure. The food is hit or miss according to my grandmother.
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 Santa Clarita is a lovely retirement community situated on a lush campus with lovely 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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1313 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
7.9
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34 reviews
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The facility at this time appears understaffed and the caregivers overworked. For example, residents needing assistance are only showered once a week My sister in-law was not bathed for 2 weeks because the...
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.
Ivy Park at Studio City is a vibrant senior living community situated in a contemporary neighborhood within Studio City. Just off of the 101 Highway, Ivy Park is just minutes from the Studio City Urgent Care and Medical Center, major entertainment attractions, bustling shopping centers and...
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The village was the right decision for my mom. The apt is beautiful, there are so many activities to do. The other residents are friendly and for the most part she likes the food. The first 5 months were...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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 team and an assist with everything that matters. Imagine life with a complete support system. It’s like an extended family working together and making things easier. Meals, prescriptions, appointments, personalized care, even a hobby or two, all taken care of with smiles at every turn. Having...
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I had been looking for a place for my dad. When I pulled up. The place looked inviting and clean. I was greated by smiling faces. The staff where all welcoming and warm. They showed me around and told me...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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 Olive Branch Situated in Northridge, California, Olive Branch Assisted Living offers residents the utmost in comfort and care. This 25-acre community boasts a park-like setting and is perfect for afternoon strolls, family gatherings and recreational activities. Located just off of Balboa...
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The cost is alright for now. All the services here is alright. The activities, they are just once a week. A social worker came only once a week for 4 or 5 hours. The only thing I think we needed is that here...
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.
Heritage Park at Woodman is an Affordable Senior Community for 55 and over. We offer quality affordable housing with many amenities to enhance active, independent lifestyles. Heritage Park at Woodman Senior Community is operated under Section 42 of the Internal Revenue Code. This special...

Cost of independent living in San Fernando, CA

The average cost of senior living in San Fernando is $4,992 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include San Pasqual, CA with an average of $4,247 per month.

Independent living costs in San Fernando, CA, vs. nearby cities

San Fernando, CA
$4,992/mo
$4,702/mo

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

San Fernando, CA
$4,992/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

Independent living costs in San Fernando, CA, vs. other senior living options

$5,601/mo
Independent Living
$4,992/mo

Independent living costs in San Fernando, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,654/mo
Studio
$6,030/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,899/mo
2 Bedroom
$10,295/mo

Senior living costs in San Fernando 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: San Fernando, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSan Fernando, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$4,992/mo$4,699/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$4,499/mo$4,504/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$5,601/mo$5,460/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
San Fernando, CA:$4,992/mo
California:$4,699/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
San Fernando, CA:$4,499/mo
California:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
San Fernando, CA:$5,601/mo
California:$5,460/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in San Fernando, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in San Fernando 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
San Fernando, CA$5,752/mo$4,608/mo+24.8%
California$3,405/mo$3,299/mo+3.2%
National$3,004/mo$2,867/mo+4.8%
San Fernando, CA
2024 average cost:$5,752/mo
2023 average cost:$4,608/mo
Percent change:+24.8%
California
2024 average cost:$3,405/mo
2023 average cost:$3,299/mo
Percent change:+3.2%
National
2024 average cost:$3,004/mo
2023 average cost:$2,867/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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What families are saying about independent living in San Fernando

Recent reviews for independent living in San Fernando

Brookdale Gardens of Tarzana

5.0
I have no complaints about the care my mother has been receiving at this community. The housekeeping does a great job at keeping her bedroom nicely maintained as well as the rest of the building. The staff have been very friendly and are always attentive to her needs. I overall have been very ...
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Terraza of Cheviot Hills Assisted Living in Los Angeles, CA

4.0
It has been a really good overall positive experience. They are really good at following up with me and letting me know how brother is doing. Meal preparations are really good as well. The house-keeping and laundry services are very good as well. The one thing that they can improve on is ...
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The Terraces at Park Marino in Pasadena, CA

5.0
My house keeper is amazing she is so friendly and always good at what she does. The front desk staff is always kindly and willing to help me when is needed. The food is great and the kitchen staff is amazing. I have no complaints they get you what you want & need. 10/10

San Fernando independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in San Fernando independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in San Fernando, 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 San Fernando 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 San Fernando partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
San Fernando, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
19.1%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
41.2%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
38.2%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.2%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.6%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in San Fernando 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 San Fernando communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
San Fernando, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
32.4%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.8%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
33.8%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.6%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in San Fernando 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 San Fernando offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
San Fernando, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
36.8%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20.6%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.6%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.2%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.2%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
47.1%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29.4%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.9%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
29.4%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.2%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
39.7%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
26.5%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.5%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.8%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Nikkei Senior Gardens by Cogir, Sunrise at Sterling Canyon and Gardens at Northridge are the top-rated independent living facilities near San Fernando, California. See full list of communities.
There are 89 independent living facilities near San Fernando, California. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in San Fernando, California are Nikkei Senior Gardens by Cogir, Sunrise at Sterling Canyon and The Villas By Astoria Park. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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