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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Simi Valley, CA

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The cost of independent living in Simi Valley is about $5,426 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 39 options. Read 837 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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Photo of Belmont Village Calabasas
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2222 Floor plans available
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There's plenty of activities and outings, staff rotates a lot, dining experience was ok - not a ton of diversity in the menu, but not bad. It's comfortable and clean.
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.
Once open, Belmont Village Calabasas will provide the perfect blend of comfort, care and active living. The three-story community is nestled in the heart of Calabasas, surrounded by premier dining, shopping and entertainment, and just a short drive from West Hills Hospital, Kaiser, Northridge...
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Photo of Vintage Paseo Senior Apartments
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.
When you come home to Las Serenas Apartments, you'll be amazed at how wonderful, comfortable and convenient affordable living can be. Las Serenas is a friendly neighborhood community created exclusively for adults ages 62+ who desire a secure place to call home. Choose from one- and two-bedroom...
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I went into what they called their skilled nursing, I had physical therapy and then they said she was losing weight and they said I should go to the nursing area to talk to them about food options. We were...
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.
Provides: Independent Living, Home Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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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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My mom seems to like the food. I have sat and had meals with mom. The provide three meals per day. They do have activities, and she has attended Bingo once, out of the year that she has been there. I really...
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.
Photo of Oakdale Heights of Woodland Hills(SOLD, now Canyon Trails at Topanga)
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.
The most important aspect of our community are our wonderful and loving Associates that will care for your family while they are living at Oakdale Heights. With our nursing staff onsite seven days/week, sixteen hours/day, your loved one is in good hands. They will be able to relax while being...
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My loved one likes the food. There is a lot of activities, and my loved one enjoys being in the dayroom. They have a very clean and lovely dining area. It's a very caring place. The residents are very...
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.
West Hills Retirement Center West Hills Retirement Center is an assisted living community in the pleasantly warm climate of West Hills, CA. Located in the lively town of West Hills, residents have access to multiple nearby senior centers and a variety of delightful shopping locations. Gentle...
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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.
Horizons at Calabasas is located in sunny Calabasas, Los Angeles County, California. This is a stunning little hideaway community for senior residents offering a quiet environment away from city life in senior apartment living. Our apartments are situated in a peaceful little suburban...
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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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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.
Vintage CrossingVintage Crossing is a senior housing located in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Canoga Park. Los Angeles County offers residents of Vintage Crossing a pleasant, Mediterranean-like climate and abundant opportunities to experience a variety of cultural activities and events. The...

Cost of independent living in Simi Valley, CA

The average cost of senior living in Simi Valley is $5,426 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Burbank, CA with an average of $4,702 per month.

Independent living costs in Simi Valley, CA, vs. nearby cities

Simi Valley, CA
$5,426/mo
$5,238/mo

Independent living costs in Simi Valley, CA, vs. state and national averages

Simi Valley, CA
$5,426/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

Independent living costs in Simi Valley, CA, vs. other senior living options

$6,235/mo
Independent Living
$5,426/mo

Independent living costs in Simi Valley, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,042/mo
Studio
$6,124/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,127/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,826/mo

Senior living costs in Simi Valley 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: Simi Valley, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSimi Valley, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$5,426/mo$4,697/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$4,476/mo$4,503/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$6,235/mo$5,458/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Simi Valley, CA:$5,426/mo
California:$4,697/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Simi Valley, CA:$4,476/mo
California:$4,503/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Simi Valley, CA:$6,235/mo
California:$5,458/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in Simi Valley, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Simi Valley 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
Simi Valley, CA$3,364/mo$3,559/mo-5.5%
California$3,673/mo$3,556/mo+3.3%
National$3,207/mo$3,144/mo+2.0%
Simi Valley, CA
2024 average cost:$3,364/mo
2023 average cost:$3,559/mo
Percent change:-5.5%
California
2024 average cost:$3,673/mo
2023 average cost:$3,556/mo
Percent change:+3.3%
National
2024 average cost:$3,207/mo
2023 average cost:$3,144/mo
Percent change:+2.0%
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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 Simi Valley

Recent reviews for independent living in Simi Valley

Brookdale Gardens of Tarzana

5.0
I have no complaints about the care my mother has been receiving at this community. The housekeeping does a great job at keeping her bedroom nicely maintained as well as the rest of the building. The staff have been very friendly and are always attentive to her needs. I overall have been very ...
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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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Brookdale Santa Monica Gardens

5.0
My mother has been living at the Gardens. She is so happy there. The staff is friendly and caring. Great Food and lots of social activities. The location is great. In the residential part of Santa Monica with a big parking garage. Safe neighborhood to go for walks. One block to the beach ...
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Simi Valley independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Simi Valley independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Simi Valley, 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 Simi Valley 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 Simi Valley partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Simi Valley, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
43.2%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
59.5%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
59.5%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
56.8%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
32.4%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Simi Valley 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 Simi Valley communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Simi Valley, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
48.6%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
59.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
59.5%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
40.5%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Simi Valley 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 Simi Valley offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Simi Valley, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
62.2%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40.5%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
48.6%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62.2%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
70.3%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
64.9%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
51.4%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
48.6%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
54.1%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
62.2%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
64.9%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
54.1%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
54.1%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
62.2%
46.4%
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