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10 Best Independent Living Communities in San Onofre, CA

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The cost of independent living in San Onofre is about $4,717 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 406 options.

Read 11665 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 Carlsbad, Irvine and Oceanside.

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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.
Anyone looking to live out their retirement years in a welcoming and friendly community should consider the Dorado Senior Apartments located in charming Buena Park, Orange County, CA. Life does not get much better then life in this wonderful town, with so much to do seniors 55 and older and their...
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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Under staffed but they did their best. There was talk about the person who was supposed to be in charge. Was not there anymore but they still had her name on the paperwork. My dad was in the memory care...
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.
Here at Roosevelt Gardens we place special emphasis on the right of each resident to receive compassionate care in a manner which preserves individual’s dignity. Staff is trained to understand each resident’s physical, cognitive, emotional needs and challenges. Families learn effective ways in...
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I think they do a great job overall at Knott Avenue Care Center. I really appreciated how much they were able to work with me when I came to finances. They really focus on the customer service and care here....
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.
Knott Avenue Care Center is a top rated senior care nursing facility located in beautiful Buena Park, California. We pride ourselves in offering the very best in around the clock sub acute, post acute, and medically complex care. Our expert staff has the training, knowledge, and friendliness...
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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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Provides: Assisted 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.
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.
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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.
All our homes are easy-living, single story arrangements that provide approximately 874 square feet.  Each home includes two bedrooms and two full baths, all new appliances and flooring, an interior laundry room with a full size washer and dryer and direct access to an attached single car...
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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.
Raincross Senior Village... Enhance your quality of life. Apartment amenities include stove, refrigerator, microwave and dishwasher. Laundry hook ups, garbage disposal, central air and heat, balcony or patio with storage.We are an independent living community and provide no services such as meals...
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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.
On 33 beautifully landscaped acres in Fullerton, California, Morningside is a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) ideally located in Orange County, just 25 miles from Los Angeles. Orange County beaches are even closer. Here, residents enjoy a mild Mediterranean climate and a light daily...
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This community is great for me as it is close to the ocean and within walking distance to La Jolla Village. The staff are friendly and helpful. The food is good and they offer a good variety. The community...
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.
Casa de Manana is luxury for less than you might think…..A no entrance fee policy allows you to invest or enjoy your savings. Casa de Manana’s reasonable monthly fee covers meals, housekeeping, linens, home maintenance and all utilities (except telephone and cable TV). There is an on-site health...
Provides: Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
Even the simple pleasures seem luxurious here - like breathtaking sunsets and towering views of San Diego's "Golden Triangle."  From nearby shopping to famous attractions to the scenic coastline, adventure awaits you every day.  Pacific Regent - La Jolla combines the richness of...
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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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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.
Catalina Garden Senior Apartments are located in scenic Riverside, Riverside County, California. The mountain views are breathtaking. Riverside is known for its Spanish Mission architecture which is absolutely gorgeous combined with citrus tree lined streets. Catalina Garden Senior Apartments is...
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.
Photo of Cypress Pointe Senior Community
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: 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.
Jacaranda Apartments, for Adults 55+, is located in the Sunny Hills Area of Fullerton, CA. We offer sophistication and style to active adults with a passion for living the good life. A unique combination of natural beauty and luxury, it's the perfect place to enjoy the lifestyle you so richly...
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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.
Hemet Valley’s Best Kept Secret, Hillside Park Apartments, a gorgeous garden community in a lush park like setting, with meandering pathways, sculpted landscape and spectacular panoramic mountain views. Nestled in the quaint Hemet Valley, it is a perfect place for active 55+ adults to call...
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: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Alterra Wynwood is an assisted living residence that is purposefully designed to meet the needs of the frail elderly in a comfortable, home-like environment. Alterra Wynwood features a “neighborhood” concept, with six small neighborhoods of resident rooms clustered around dining and living...

Cost of independent living in San Onofre, CA

The average cost of senior living in San Onofre is $4,717 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Wildomar, CA with an average of $3,596 per month.

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

San Onofre, CA
$4,717/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

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

$7,629/mo
Independent Living
$4,717/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,751/mo
Studio
$4,650/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,963/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,799/mo

Senior living costs in San Onofre 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 Onofre, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSan Onofre, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$4,717/mo$4,174/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$6,338/mo$6,206/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$7,629/mo$7,329/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
San Onofre, CA:$4,717/mo
California:$4,174/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
San Onofre, CA:$6,338/mo
California:$6,206/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
San Onofre, CA:$7,629/mo
California:$7,329/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in San Onofre, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in San Onofre 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 Onofre, 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 Onofre, CA
2024 average cost:$4,630/mo
2023 average cost:$4,425/mo
Percent change:+4.6%
California
2024 average cost:$3,916/mo
2023 average cost:$3,864/mo
Percent change:+1.4%
National
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 Onofre

Recent reviews for independent living in San Onofre

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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Bayshire Carlsbad

5.0
they are very interactive with the residence, responsive, and also very friendly and kind The rooms sizes feel a little small, My dad is happy with the food and it looks good. I would recommend this facility to others.

Santianna in Carlsbad, CA

4.4
Overall, my parents are loving living in Santianna. The staff is fantastic. Everyone in the community appears to be friendly and nice. The food has been an ongoing issue. While everything else about living at Santianna has been positive, the meals have been an ongoing negative. While there ...
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San Onofre independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in San Onofre independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in San Onofre, 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 Onofre 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 Onofre partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
San Onofre, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
29.3%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45.3%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
40.9%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
47%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
23.4%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in San Onofre 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 Onofre communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
San Onofre, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
38.9%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.3%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
43.3%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in San Onofre 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 Onofre offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
San Onofre, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
48.8%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.7%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.5%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
49.3%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.9%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.6%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.4%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41.6%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
47.3%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
47.5%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
31.3%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.6%
40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Frequently Asked Questions

Atria Golden Creek, Sunny Rose Senior Living and Wildomar Senior Assisted Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near San Onofre, California. See full list of communities.
There are 406 independent living facilities near San Onofre, California. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in San Onofre, California are Atria Golden Creek, Sunny Rose Senior Living and Regency Fallbrook. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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