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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Sierra City, CA

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The cost of independent living in Sierra City is about $4,462 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 50 options. Read 816 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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Sierra City Independent Living Facilities | 816 Reviews

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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: 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, 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: 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: 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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The Season's of Reno is the best place for Seniors. The entire Staff are Wonderful!! They are very professional but also very welcoming. I can call them anytime to get information or updates about my loved...
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: 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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This is a really great community. It's beautiful, and almost everyone we've worked with has been wonderful. I'd love to give this place 5 stars, unfortunately we have had a very negative experience with one...
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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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: 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: 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: 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: 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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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 Sierra City, CA

The average cost of senior living in Sierra City is $4,462 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Loyalton, CA with an average of $3,708 per month.

Independent living costs in Sierra City, CA, vs. nearby cities

Sierra City, CA
$4,462/mo
$4,446/mo

Independent living costs in Sierra City, CA, vs. state and national averages

Sierra City, CA
$4,462/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

Independent living costs in Sierra City, CA, vs. other senior living options

$4,918/mo
Independent Living
$4,462/mo

Independent living costs in Sierra City, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,100/mo
Studio
$4,854/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,234/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,196/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,195/mo

Senior living costs in Sierra City 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: Sierra City, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSierra City, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$4,462/mo$4,696/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$4,877/mo$4,503/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$4,918/mo$5,456/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Sierra City, CA:$4,462/mo
California:$4,696/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Sierra City, CA:$4,877/mo
California:$4,503/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Sierra City, CA:$4,918/mo
California:$5,456/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Sierra City

Recent reviews for independent living in Sierra City

Atria Grass Valley

5.0
Atria Grass Valley is a very nice community. The staff are very helpful and communicate with any concerns about my loved one that they may have. The residents are friendly as well. It is a nice place to live for my loved one.

Arbors Memory Care in Sparks, NV

5.0
The admin is knowledgeable, caring, and efficient. Caregivers are just that — caring. The facility is immaculate and well thought out. The gardens are just the cherry on top. It feels like a resort.

Hilltop Commons Senior Living in Grass Valley, CA

4.5
My mom became a resident after downsizing from a larger home. She instantly loved the experience at Hiiltop Commons. Her social opportunity expanded, she felt part of a small community, and above all she felt safe and cared for. Although she passed away after only two years of residency, ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and compassionate staff. Many reviews mention the friendly and caring nature of the staff at various communities. For example, at Park Place Assisted Living, the Executive Director visited a resident in the hospital, and at Brookdale Sparks, staff members are described as going above and beyond to ensure residents' ...
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Interactive social environment. Reviews from communities like MorningStar Senior Living of Sparks highlight the importance of socialization for residents, with opportunities to form new friendships, attend activities, and enjoy local events.
Thoughtfully designed facilities. Facilities receive praise for their cleanliness, upkeep, and comfort, with attention given to residents' needs, like the renovated common areas and apartments at Brookdale Sparks and the beautiful views at Holiday Sky Peaks.
Diverse menu options. Residents appreciate the quality and variety of meals offered at their communities, with many commenting on the accommodations for dietary restrictions and individual preferences, such as at Country Crest Senior Living and Revel Rancharrah.
Communication and engagement with families. Communication between staff and families is highlighted as a priority, with regular meetings and updates provided to ensure everyone is informed and involved in their loved one's care, as seen in reviews for Brookdale Sparks and Holiday Sky Peaks.
Flexible living arrangements. Communities cater to various care needs, allowing residents to move smoothly between independent living and assisted care, as demonstrated by the positive experiences shared in reviews for Cascades of the Sierra and Atria Summit Ridge.
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Sierra City independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sierra City independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sierra City, 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 Sierra City 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 Sierra City partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Sierra City, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
31.8%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
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34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
38.6%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
47.7%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.1%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Sierra City 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 Sierra City communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sierra City, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
38.6%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
47.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
47.7%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
27.3%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sierra City 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 Sierra City offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sierra City, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
54.5%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
43.2%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
34.1%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
47.7%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.5%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.5%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
52.3%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
45.5%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
54.5%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
52.3%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
40.9%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
34.1%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
54.5%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Atria Summit Ridge, Holiday Sky Peaks and Atria Grass Valley are the top-rated independent living facilities near Sierra City, California. See full list of communities.
There are 50 independent living facilities near Sierra City, California. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Sierra City, California is Holiday Sky Peaks. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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