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The cost of independent living in Santa Paula is about $5,316 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 11 options. Read 295 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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When my sister moved to The Artesian to be closer to family, we wanted her to be in a place where she’d feel supported and surrounded by like minded individuals. The Artesian has gone above and beyond to...
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.
Nestled in the breathtaking Ojai Valley, The Artesian of Ojai Senior Living is more than just a place to live-it's a vibrant community where each resident is valued, celebrated, and embraced like family. Surrounded by stunning natural beauty, our community offers the serenity of the outdoors...
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They only offer rides to the residence twice a week, so it makes it a little bit challenging. The staff is very accommodating to the residents needs.
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.
The Palms is beautifully designed with spacious common areas to enjoy with family and friends. Our elegant dining room serves three chef-prepared meals every day. Activities are an integral part of the lifestyle at The Palms and include arts, crafts, table games, fitness classes, and outings....
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The staff is all very nice and helpful.. The food is pretty good, my Mom has no complaints. The only thing lacking is the social activities. I believe they just hired a new activities person, but up till now...
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.
Celebrate your independence at Atria Las Posas! Entertain family and friends in the courtyard and enjoy the outdoor grill. Or take advantage of all the community has to offer inside, including a movie room with projector screen, an upgraded salon, and a fitness center with senior-friendly...
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Apparently, their paperwork has been a nightmare for my brother who's DPOA, but my parents seem to be happy. All the staff has been very nice.
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.
Oakmont of Camarillo is a beautiful retirement community set on a verdant property with beautiful views, award-winning cuisine, and a plethora of on-site amenities. Shopping, exquisite dining, the arts, and world-class entertainment are all nearby. In our retirement community, where friends and...
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The move in for my 55 year-old son who is a stroke victim was easy. There is an elevator right by the front door that can be utilized for taking up room furnishings. The maintenance department is timely...
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.
The Best Is Yet To ComeExperience what the golden years are really about in our beautiful senior living community in Camarillo, California. Surrounded by nature’s finest display of gardens and walking grounds, you can savor resort-like amenities, luxury dining and an abundance of soul-filling...
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Place is very clean , staff is very friendly Nurse is good , no smell Food is excellent . It feels like home . Housekeeping is very good . Maintaince man is very friendly . You can keep your pet there . It...
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.
Royal Gardens of Camarillo is a full service community devoted to the health and well being of our residents both physically and mentally. From our complete wellness staff featuring a Registered Nurse to our exquisite culinary staff featuring our premiere Chef we are positioned to care for your...
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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.
The Bonaventure Senior Living provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Sixty miles north of the bustling Los Angeles metro area, Ventura is truly a breath of fresh air. Surrounded by lemon and flower orchards, The Bonaventure Senior Living offers a perfect blend of...
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This community is amazing and I would love to live here. The pricing is higher than others but it's worth the money. Looks great and smells great. I would recommend this community to others.
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.
AlmaVia of Camarillo is a unique, non-profit,  faith based, Assisted Living Community recognized for providing quality care in a beautiful setting.  From customized care service plans designed to meet individual needs, activities that stimulate mind, body and spirit and fine food...
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We saw quite a few locations and so we had a good basis for comparison. The reason we went with Fillmore Country Club was because it has a homey feel and it is not as big of a development which is what we...
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.
Fillmore Country Club is a beautifully designed Senior Community with Assisted Living Services, short-term stays, and an appealing alternative for seniors who need some assistance with their daily routines such as bathing, dressing and medication reminders. Located in Fillmore, CA, we are...
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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Mira Vista of Camarillo, Ventura County ,CA is a one of a kind senior housing center that is located in a picturesque setting that is the perfect backdrop for any senior housing center. The weather is pleasant most of the year, the location is perfect, and there is plenty to do and see in 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.

Cost of independent living in Santa Paula, CA

The average cost of senior living in Santa Paula is $5,316 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Los Angeles, CA with an average of $4,892 per month.

Independent living costs in Santa Paula, CA, vs. nearby cities

Santa Paula, CA
$5,316/mo
$5,259/mo
$5,069/mo

Independent living costs in Santa Paula, CA, vs. state and national averages

Santa Paula, CA
$5,316/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

Independent living costs in Santa Paula, CA, vs. other senior living options

$6,011/mo
Independent Living
$5,316/mo

Independent living costs in Santa Paula, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,734/mo
Studio
$5,327/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,291/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,132/mo

Senior living costs in Santa Paula 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: Santa Paula, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSanta Paula, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$5,316/mo$4,697/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$4,289/mo$4,503/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$6,011/mo$5,458/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Santa Paula, CA:$5,316/mo
California:$4,697/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Santa Paula, CA:$4,289/mo
California:$4,503/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Santa Paula, CA:$6,011/mo
California:$5,458/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in Santa Paula, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Santa Paula 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
Santa Paula, CA$3,339/mo$3,445/mo-3.1%
California$3,692/mo$3,585/mo+3.0%
National$3,246/mo$3,151/mo+3.0%
Santa Paula, CA
2024 average cost:$3,339/mo
2023 average cost:$3,445/mo
Percent change:-3.1%
California
2024 average cost:$3,692/mo
2023 average cost:$3,585/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
National
2024 average cost:$3,246/mo
2023 average cost:$3,151/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Santa Paula

Recent reviews for independent living in Santa Paula

Wellness Care Senior Living at Ojai in Oak View, CA

5.0
My mom has been at Autumn Years for over a year now. They have been unfailingly warm and helpful, to us as well as to her. We took care of Mom for two years and understood that it wouldn't be an easy matter to work with her emotional swings, yet the staff at Autumn Years has been beyond ...
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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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Aasta Assisted Living in Camarillo, CA

4.5
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident I can't say enough wonderful things about Royal Gardens. ]We like that the facility is one floor and lots of outdoor space so the residents don't have to take elevators. All staff, in various departments, are helpful, professional, and ...
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Santa Paula independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Santa Paula independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Santa Paula, 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 Santa Paula 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 Santa Paula partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Santa Paula, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
36.4%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
54.5%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
45.5%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
72.7%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
27.3%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Santa Paula 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 Santa Paula communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Santa Paula, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
63.6%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
63.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
54.5%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
27.3%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Santa Paula 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 Santa Paula offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Santa Paula, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
72.7%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
63.6%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
45.5%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
63.6%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
72.7%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
72.7%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
63.6%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
63.6%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
63.6%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
63.6%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
72.7%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
45.5%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
54.5%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
63.6%
46.4%
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