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The cost of independent living in Santa Rita is about $5,610 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 144 options. Read 1637 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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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: 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: 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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It seemed fine. My uncle went in here for rehab, got better and got out of there so that's great. Everything was good. They were nice and good at communicating.
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: 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
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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
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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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This place was highly recommended by my accountant, who has many clients in TLG, so she knows they don't do funky financial stuff (unlike Forum). My mother stayed here from age 89-93, 2017-2021, in The...
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.
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 Grove of Los Gatos!The Grove of Los Gatos is the newest addition to the Calson Community portfolio. With over 20 years of experience in managing communities and holding partial ownership in several properties, Calson Management is committed to providing exceptional living...
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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.
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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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.
HMC of Campbell is located in the beautiful state of California where the weather is deemed to be perfect year round. The senior care facility that has been in business for more than 30 years provides superior care for the elderly that requires assisted living. We are known for the compassion...
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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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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: 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
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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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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
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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: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Town Park Towers, conveniently located close to San Jose’s historic downtown, is a comfortable, secure, residential living facility for low- to moderate-income seniors, age 62 and older. Town Park Towers has studios, alcoves, and one-bedroom apartments, each with a private bath, complete kitchen,...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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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.

Cost of independent living in Santa Rita, CA

The average cost of senior living in Santa Rita is $5,610 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hollister, CA with an average of $4,050 per month.

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

Santa Rita, CA
$5,610/mo
$5,389/mo
$5,023/mo

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

Santa Rita, CA
$5,610/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

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

$6,115/mo
Independent Living
$5,610/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,914/mo
Studio
$6,459/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,519/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,477/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$7,032/mo

Senior living costs in Santa Rita 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 Rita, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSanta Rita, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$5,610/mo$4,696/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$4,781/mo$4,503/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$6,115/mo$5,456/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Santa Rita, CA:$5,610/mo
California:$4,696/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Santa Rita, CA:$4,781/mo
California:$4,503/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Santa Rita, CA:$6,115/mo
California:$5,456/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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Independent living costs in Santa Rita, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Santa Rita 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 Rita, CA$3,951/mo$4,056/mo-2.6%
California$3,692/mo$3,631/mo+1.7%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Santa Rita, CA
2024 average cost:$3,951/mo
2023 average cost:$4,056/mo
Percent change:-2.6%
California
2024 average cost:$3,692/mo
2023 average cost:$3,631/mo
Percent change:+1.7%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Santa Rita

Recent reviews for independent living in Santa Rita

Golden Heritage Living in San Jose, CA

5.0
This place is an excellent facility that specializes in the care of Chinese speaking people. It is well maintained and the staff is always ready to help. My mom lived there until she passed .

Ivy Park at Monterey

4.9
Our 98 year old mother moved into Ivy Park this past spring. She really enjoyed the lovely environment; her apartment, the facility and its’ grounds. The staff members were all warm, kind, caring, patient and respectful. Our mother’s condition did fail after a few months due to her underlying ...
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Merrill Gardens at Monterey

5.0
I am currently a resident at Merrill Gardens at Monterey and everything has been great. I would recommend this facility to others.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and helpful staff. Several reviews mention the kindness and attentiveness of the staff at Holiday Warburton Place and Atria Evergreen Valley, making residents and their families feel welcome and well-cared for.
Cleanliness and well-maintained facilities. Reviews at Westmont of Morgan Hill, Ivy Park at Milpitas, and Ivy Park at Milpitas highlight the importance of cleanliness and upkeep, with residents appreciating the attention to detail in their living spaces.
Variety of activities to choose from. Residents at Westmont of Morgan Hill, Atria Evergreen Valley, and Holiday Warburton Place enjoy the diverse range of activities offered, from live music and arts and crafts to fitness programs and social events.
Reasonable pricing and value for cost. Reviews for Ivy Park at Milpitas, Westmont of Morgan Hill, and Holiday Warburton Place note that the facilities offer a good value for the cost, with some mentioning the presence of a washer and dryer in each resident's room.
Responsive and accommodating care. Reviews at Holiday Warburton Place, Ivy Park at Milpitas, and Dominican Oaks emphasize the importance of attentive care, with residents feeling supported and having their needs addressed.
Nice outdoor spaces and location. Residents at Westmont of Morgan Hill, Atria Evergreen Valley, and The Park Lane appreciate the scenic grounds and convenient locations of their communities, providing opportunities for relaxation and exploration.
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Santa Rita independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Santa Rita independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Santa Rita, 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 Rita 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 Rita partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Santa Rita, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.8%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
32.8%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
28.6%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.7%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.5%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Santa Rita 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 Rita communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Santa Rita, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
30.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
29.4%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.2%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Santa Rita 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 Rita offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Santa Rita, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
37.8%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.8%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.5%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.3%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.8%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
39.5%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.6%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.9%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.9%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
34.5%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
37%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
22.7%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.9%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.1%
46.4%
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