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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Shell Ridge, CA

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The cost of independent living in Shell Ridge is about $5,117 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 505 options.

Read 7491 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 San Francisco, Walnut Creek and Berkeley.

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The staff at Peninsula Reflections is truly wonderful. We had just days to choose a memory care center and were so lucky to find Peninsula Reflections. Every member of the staff got to know my dad - they...
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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They're very kind it's very clean. The staff is very nice, but things are a little disorganized. Their refrigerators in the rooms have had many problems. They've had a bit of changing of staff and cooks....
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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Nice and clean facility, way too many turnovers in the staff. They weeded out so many wonderful employees and we are praying this stops.
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.
Situated in the heart of Hamilton Field with beautiful bay and mountain views, The Bluffs at Hamilton Hill is a relaxed luxury senior living community located near Novato Community Hospital, Kaiser Permanente Terra Linda and MarinHealth Medical Center as well as Hamilton Marketplace, Vintage Oaks...
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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.
Centrally located between San Francisco and Palo Alto, minutes from the airport, The Stratford is ideally situated in San Mateo. The ten-story structure offers spectacular views of the Bay and foothills, with 16 verdant acres of park across the street. A block away, San Mateo's comfortable...
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My wife and I have lived at The Peninsula Regent for five years and have never regretted our decision to move here. We compared it with many others in the Bay Area and found that it was superior in terms of...
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.
LUXURY LIVINGIS JUST THE STARTThe Peninsula Regent is San Mateo’s premier not-for-profit condominium community for independent adults 60 and over. Boasting a wealth of concierge services, stellar amenities, delicious dining options and daily social interaction, The Peninsula Regent offers a...
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I first found out about Mills Estate and Burlingame Villas years ago when I wrote an article for a newspaper I used to work at. When my mother needed care, I have placed her in Mills Estate Villa for...
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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.
Our fully licensed assisted living facility in San Mateo county, Mills Estate Villa, provides housing along with just the right balance of supportive services and health-related care. Our assisted living facility is located in Burlingame just outside of San Mateo, is easily accessible from...
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We have been very happy with our experience at The Trousdale. The managing director here is really, really good. The staff members here are all very dedicated to their residents, they do have some turnover...
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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It was a beautiful place. They had activities to do. It was a large facility and they had a fourth floor for people who needed more care. The food wasn't very good, they didn't have much of a selection. They...
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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.
Welcome to Bonnie Brae Terrace, a warm and inviting senior community for residents 62+ nestled in the heart of Belmont, CA. Offering a selection of studio and one-bedroom apartment homes for rent, Bonnie Brae Terrace seamlessly blends comfort, convenience, and affordability to provide the...
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This place has been wonderful, for the most part, with my loved one. They are caring and keep me informed. They are quick to respond to changes or needs that may arise. They try to accommodate special 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.
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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.
Located in the heart of Silicon Valley California, Vi at Palo Alto is a Life Plan community, also known as a continuing care retirement community (CCRC), situated on 23 lush acres of Stanford Property. Our assisted and independent living community offers a wide array of amenities and benefits to...
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I would tell others looking into Palm Villas that it is a very nice, very clean facility. The main reason we chose Palm Villas was because during our tour, clients were there and they highly recommended...
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.
Palm Villas in beautiful Fremont California offers a clean atmosphere, friendly staff, and delicious food. The surrounding area is serene and pleasant and outdoor areas are tastefully furnished and landscaped for many enjoyable afternoons. Fremont California also offers pleasant weather year...
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My uncle has made the move into this community and everything has been going great for him. The staff have been attentive to his needs and I am comfortable with the care he has been receiving. He has had no...
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.
Located on a 10-acre orchard and farm, The Country Inn Retirement Home is a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly in the Napa Valley. Opening their doors in 1983, Country Inn has been in business for 33 years. Due to ever changing needs of the elderly, the staff at Country Inn creates unique...
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The facilities are very nice. Everyone I've been in contact with is helpful, pleasant and friendly. The apartment is fine.... except the refrigerator door fastens on the wrong side ??. I was pleasantly...
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.
Sonoma Hills is a luxury retirement apartment facility located 46 miles northeast of San Francisco in the historic town of Sonoma, CA. Sonoma's climate is ideal for retirement living; the temperature in summer seldom reaches 95 degrees and in the winter seldom falls below 38 degrees. Tourism is...
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I loved the setting, not formal or stuffy, liked the chickens and roses. When my mom got sick, she couldn't ask for help. No apparent follow up and I was not notified. Thank god there was an available bed in...
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.
Sonoma Grove is a family owned Assisted Living facility specializing in memory care. It is located in the heart of Wine Country, Sonoma, California.Under new management, completely remodeled in 2020We are licensed by the State of California and are surveyed under Title 22 regulations.Our...
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Beautiful facility with excellent staff and buildings. Extremely clean & everyone is very friendly. Just knowing that you can contact someone who has seen and talked to your family member recently gives...
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.
Living at O'Connor Woods Retirement Community is an engaging, enriching experience! Although our campus is beautiful...filled with century old oak trees, gardens and walking paths...living here is about a lifestyle that most say they wish they had embarked on much earlier. Residents enjoy...
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Have you noticed the changes Wagner Heighs made? new paint, furniture and new employees. The place looks amazing, smells amazing and feels amazing. I love calling it home! I recently moved in and I am so...
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.
Wagner Heights Residential Wagner Heights Residential is an assisted living community located about an hour outside of San Francisco, in the city of Stockton, California. Located in the dead center of a heavily populated residential section of the city, Wagner Heights Residential is surrounded by...
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We cannot comment on the are services because we do not require any care, but the staff members are friendly and based on our experience we would absolutely recommend Chateau Cupertino to other families.
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.
Just talk to our residents. Senior living doesn't get any better than living at Chateau Cupertino, whether you're in retirement or just ready for the next great phase of your life. We offer the best mix of available services you can find. You will get a great place to enjoy your life and your...
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My loved one really likes this apartment complex! The grounds are very well maintained and it feels very safe. The gates around the complex are safe and there are security cameras everywhere. Management 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.
Pacific Heights Villas provides a comfortable and serene living complex for seniors. Enjoy Lush greenery, crystal clear pool and a community garden within the complex. We are conveniently located near Weberstown Mall, Grocery Stores, Walgreens Pharmacy, and other shopping centers including a...
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Don't believe everything you read in online reviews, even this one. Go visit every single place you are considering. Visit more than once, at different times of day and on different days. Every person is...
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 San Jose 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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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.
Golden Memories Assisted Living is a licensed, Assisted-Living community offering a warm home environment for seniors looking for companionship, added security, activities, assistance with dressing and bathing, medication reminders, housekeeping, laundry, transportation and other personal care...
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We have been really pleased with Westgate. My mother- in-law has lived there for 2 months. She refused to move out of her house until a medical emergency forced the issue. When she moved, she asked for...
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.
Westgate Villa is an assisted living community providing memory care in San Jose, Santa Clara County, California. Our magnificent community is located proximally to the Silicon Valley looking on the mountain view of Hamilton. San Jose city is perfect for relaxation and family getaways. With the...
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Overall Brookdale is a wonderful facility. The staff are all very friendly and genuinely care about the residents. My mother needed complete care for all of her needs. They did a good job and I think this is...
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.
Fewer Worries, More LifeWhen it comes to our assisted living residents in Lodi, California, life has never been better. Each resident of our community experiences a full and rich life. Without the hassle and stress of household chores, you are free to do more of the things you love. Whether you...
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I recently went to visit my grandmother at balance and noticed how wonderful all the staff is and how great they decorated for Christmas! I would definitely recommend others to check out violence assisted...
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.
Balance Assisted Living & Memory Care is the ideal residence for seniors in Lodi, CA to call their home for personalized and customized care.Balance Assisted Living & Memory Care is open for business while adding a secured Memory Care unit and other enhancements throughout the entire...
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Overall, fantastic place! I would place my mom and would have kept her there if we could afford it. [price removed] a month has become way out of our league. Awesome place though.
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 Commons at Union Ranch, located in beautiful Manteca, California, is an excellent senior living community, which focuses on enhancing quality of life, while providing residents with caring assistance and companionship. As our loved ones age, there comes a time when it may be necessary to...
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My experience has been positive as they are very open. Have beautiful grounds. Large studios in relation to vast majority I visited. Staffing ratio is better than any of places I visited. Head staff and...
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.
Lincoln Glen Manor is a trusted senior living community in San Jose offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing—all on one campus, with no buy-in required for more than 60 years.Here, residents are surrounded by compassionate professionals, familiar faces, and a...
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Cost of independent living in Shell Ridge, CA

The average cost of senior living in Shell Ridge is $5,117 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Oakland, CA with an average of $4,166 per month.

Independent living costs in Shell Ridge, CA, vs. state and national averages

Shell Ridge, CA
$5,117/mo
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Independent living costs in Shell Ridge, CA, vs. other senior living options

$8,617/mo
Independent Living
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Independent living costs in Shell Ridge, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,639/mo
Studio
$4,454/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,903/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,458/mo

Senior living costs in Shell Ridge 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: Shell Ridge, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeShell Ridge, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$5,117/mo$4,174/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$7,650/mo$6,206/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$8,617/mo$7,329/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Shell Ridge, CA:$5,117/mo
California:$4,174/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Shell Ridge, CA:$7,650/mo
California:$6,206/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Shell Ridge, CA:$8,617/mo
California:$7,329/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Shell Ridge, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Shell Ridge 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.

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Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Shell Ridge, CA$4,397/mo$4,659/mo-5.6%
California$3,916/mo$3,864/mo+1.4%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Shell Ridge, CA
2024 average cost:$4,397/mo
2023 average cost:$4,659/mo
Percent change:-5.6%
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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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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Shell Ridge

Recent reviews for independent living in Shell Ridge

Carlton Concord

5.0
The facility is very nice, close to stores, shops, parks & movie theatre. Lots of good restaurants near by. However, food is provided here, sometimes people like to go out to a restaurant. They have a lot of activities to do, a nice variety.

Rosemont Gardens in San Leandro, CA

5.0
Excellent caring staff. Clean place. My Auntie [name removed] is here. I visited from Anaheim California. My auntie Husband just passed away. My auntie looked beautiful and happy. I talked with staff and they were very professional

AlmaVia of San Rafael

5.0
Great facility that is meeting all my parents needs! Great for memory care. The staff is very friendly and helpful to get them adjusted

Shell Ridge independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shell Ridge independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shell Ridge, 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 Shell Ridge 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 Shell Ridge partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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17.9%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Shell Ridge 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 Shell Ridge communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shell Ridge, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
31.7%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.7%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
34.7%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.2%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shell Ridge 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 Shell Ridge offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shell Ridge, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
39.9%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
24.2%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25.6%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.7%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.3%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.3%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.2%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
34.7%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
39.9%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
39.3%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
24.8%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26%
40.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40.3%
47.6%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Atria Walnut Creek, Ivy Park at Walnut Creek and Cardinal Point CCRC are the top-rated independent living facilities near Shell Ridge, California. See full list of communities.
There are 505 independent living facilities near Shell Ridge, California. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Shell Ridge, California are Cogir of Brentwood, The Heritage Downtown and Cogir of Rohnert Park Senior Living. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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