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The cost of independent living in San Gabriel is about $4,752 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 657 options.

Read 13747 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. You may also consider nearby communities such as Los Angeles, Santa Monica and San Fernando.

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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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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: 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: 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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My mother lived with our family for 18 years until she needed more help than we could provide. We found Crofton Manor and couldn't be more delighted. The team at Crofton Manor create a very home like...
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.
When you first enter Crofton Manor Inn you see the warmth and caring of our staff and residents.  We are you answer to affordable senior living.  When you walk into our common areas, dining room and apartments you feel the ambiance of home.  You notice residents with smiles and a...
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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: 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: 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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I really like that the staff is caring, and they do provide good care, especially for the value. They don't charge you for any extra care that you need. In terms of improvement, definitely more activities...
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.
Villa Redondo is an intimate and elegant assisted living facility in Long Beach, CA. We pride ourselves in providing care you can trust. Our relaxed beachside community is located blocks away from Belmont Pier, attracting residents with its warm weather, restaurants, and entertainment...
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I toured Huntington for my mother, and overall, I think it was a very nice community. The rooms seemed a little secluded to me, and more apartment-like than in some other communities I had visited. My mom is...
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.
Huntington Retirement Hotel offers a luxurious home for our residents.  Tastefully decorated rooms and one bedroom suites, complete with kitchenettes, are available in a variety of sizes and decor.  We offer an elegant dining room and a variety of common areas for different...
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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: 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.
Brand New Facility. The Vista-North Hills is located in the center of the San Fernando Valley. Public transportation is on the same block, and freeway access is around the corner with all of Los angeles is just a short drive away. Full service health club and spa next door. Shopping centers...
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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.
Santa Monica's most magnificent, premier retirement community, offering breathtaking views and ocean front living. Ocean House features 121 elegant, full-service senior apartments. This exquisite, 10-story community is situated on approximately one acre of prime ocean front land, overlooking 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.
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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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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 Montclair Apartment Community, for independent seniors aged 55 or better, offers pet-friendly apartments in the San Bernadino Valley, in the shadow of the San Gabriel Mountains. Our apartment homes feature new kitchen appliances, roomy closets, air conditioning, window coverings and...
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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: 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.
Nestled in the heart of Torrance, this cozy, contemporary community offers city convenience with seaside charm. Pacific Inn features 134 premier, independent, full-serivce senior apartments. This three-story community is surrounded by more than two acres of meticulously manicured grounds and...
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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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All the staff that I have spoken to or interacted with has been professional and very helpful. I feel that my grandma will be safe and taken care of. The management staff has been outstanding.
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: 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.
Huntington Westminster is very serene and blessed with greenery and flowers. We have areas to share with neighbors and get to know everyone at the Sunroom Café, BBQ area, swimming pools, hut tub and clubhouse. Although, we only accept cats as pets, I hope you will see all the unique things our...
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This community has been so flexible in working with me for my brother. The staff and management have been great. My brother is in a shared room and he is doing great, he is taking part in the activies and...
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.
Abbey Road Villa, formerly Caroline's Chateau, is an assisted living retirement community located in Sylmar, California.Residents enjoy private or semi-private rooms and share common dining and living areas, both indoor and outdoor, to encourage community and friendly social interaction. Senior...
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good food, sweet nurses, and nice maids, a fine community with personable manager, thanks. very good plumbing and balconies nicely. there are elevators, i was walking down the stairs one night and i thought...
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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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Cost of independent living in San Gabriel, CA

The average cost of senior living in San Gabriel is $4,752 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include San Bernardino, CA with an average of $3,888 per month.

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

San Gabriel, CA
$4,752/mo
U.S. national average
$3,532/mo

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

$7,603/mo
Independent Living
$4,752/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,636/mo
Studio
$4,697/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,873/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,015/mo

Senior living costs in San Gabriel 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 Gabriel, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSan Gabriel, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$4,752/mo$4,144/mo$3,532/mo
Assisted Living$6,464/mo$6,307/mo$5,909/mo
Memory Care$7,603/mo$7,557/mo$7,121/mo
Independent Living
San Gabriel, CA:$4,752/mo
California:$4,144/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
Assisted Living
San Gabriel, CA:$6,464/mo
California:$6,307/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Memory Care
San Gabriel, CA:$7,603/mo
California:$7,557/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
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Independent living costs in San Gabriel, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in San Gabriel 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 average 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 Gabriel, CA$4,630/mo$4,425/mo+4.6%
California$3,916/mo$3,864/mo+1.4%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
San Gabriel, CA
2024 average cost:$4,630/mo
2023 average cost:$4,425/mo
Percent change:+4.6%
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2024 average cost:$3,916/mo
2023 average cost:$3,864/mo
Percent change:+1.4%
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2024 average cost:$3,416/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in San Gabriel

Recent reviews for independent living in San Gabriel

Vista Del Mar Senior Living in Long Beach, CA

4.8
My Brother has been a resident of Vista del Mar Senior Living for nearly 3 years, and we were very happy with our choice. We had problems finding another Assisted Living facility in Culver City, and Vista del Mar was perfect. It has met all of my Brother's needs and he has been very happy ...
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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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The Reserve at Thousand Oaks

4.8
I would recommend you come here to live. There are nice accommodations, and the entire community is very nice. There are three meals a day, activities, exercises, movies, housekeeping, and linen changing that is included in the monthly fee. They have a washer and dryer in my unit and a ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and accommodating staff. Many reviews mention the kindness and helpfulness of the staff at various communities, such as at Scholl Canyon Estates, where residents and families appreciate the responsiveness of the staff in addressing concerns and ensuring a smooth moving process. At Ararat Gardens, visitors comment on ...
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High-quality dining experiences. Residents praise the culinary offerings at multiple communities, including The Villas By Astoria Park, The Oaks of Pasadena, and The Terraces at Park Marino, where they enjoy delicious and varied meals. Some communities, like Ararat Gardens, offer individualized accommodations, such as a ...
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Engaging activities and social opportunities. Communities like The Oaks of Pasadena, The Villas By Astoria Park, and The Terraces at Park Marino provide residents with numerous opportunities to engage in activities and socialize with their peers. Activities range from arts and crafts to culinary classes, outings, and entertainment, en ...
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Thorough cleaning and maintenance. Several reviews highlight the importance of cleanliness in senior living communities. For instance, at The Villas By Astoria Park, residents appreciate the well-maintained facility, while The Terraces at Park Marino boasts exceptional cleanliness in its dining room, and Santa Anita Assisted ...
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Individualized care and assistance. Some communities, like Scholl Canyon Estates and Astoria Park Senior Living, offer individualized care and assistance for residents with unique needs. In situations where transitioning from independent living to assisted living is necessary, communities like Astoria Park Senior Living prov ...
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Affordable and convenient locations. Several reviews mention the affordability and convenience of communities like Scholl Canyon Estates, The Terraces at Park Marino, and Merrill Gardens at West Covina. These communities offer accessible locations, with some being close to shopping and health care facilities, making it easier ...
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San Gabriel independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in San Gabriel independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in San Gabriel, 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 Gabriel 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 Gabriel partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
San Gabriel, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.7%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40.9%
35.8%
No sugar
No sugar
37.6%
32.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
41.2%
34.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
19.9%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in San Gabriel 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 Gabriel communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
San Gabriel, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
35.5%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
39.3%
44.9%
Room service
Room service
38.2%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in San Gabriel 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 Gabriel offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
San Gabriel, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
42.6%
46.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.9%
29.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.5%
34.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.3%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.6%
50.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50.1%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.1%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.8%
39.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.1%
43.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.6%
48.4%
Live performances
Live performances
42%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
29.5%
34.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.7%
40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.3%
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Ivy Park at San Marino, Villas At San Bernardino and Atria Golden Creek are the top-rated independent living facilities near San Gabriel, California. See full list of communities.
There are 657 independent living facilities near San Gabriel, California. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in San Gabriel, California are Villas At San Bernardino, Atria Golden Creek and Holiday Simi Hills. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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