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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Smiley Park, CA

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The cost of independent living in Smiley Park is about $3,112 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 35 options. Read 683 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: 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.
A home away from home for loved ones, at Braswell's Leisure Manor the serene fenced courtyard with lovely trees and flowers can be seen from the dining room as well as from individual rooms. Private and semiprivate rooms are available. An emergency call system and assistance with personal care...
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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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We thought we were going to have to move as care needs increased. However the management changed and decided she can stay where she is, which we are very happy about, because we like them. It's clean and the...
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.
Braswell's Mediterranean Gardens was opened in 1975 fulfilling a dream of James Braswell, to provide a new style of living for the seniors of Yucaipa. The 24 hour staff provides loving care for all residents in a landscaped, residential neighborhood. When needed, assistance with daily living is...
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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.
Mountain Meadows in Big Bear Lake offers a fresh concept in affordable housing for seniors 62 and over. Our floor plan and community features are designed with comfort, convenience, and independence in mind. Mountain Meadows features contemporary one bedroom apartment homes. Lush Landscaping,...
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They are very nice, and the place is nice. It's clean and the staff was friendly. I really liked them and don't have anything bad to say about them. It is important to stay aware of what is going on, there...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
When it's time to choose a Retirement and Assisted Living Community, Heritage Gardens Retirement and Assisted Living offers choices and advantages that other facilities simply cannot.Starting with location, our 4 acre "Campus of Care" not only has Retirement and Assisted Living but also includes...
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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.
SENIOR 55+ APARTMENT COMMUNITY! Water & Trash Included in rent! We even pay for the heating of your hot water! Beautiful senior apartment community with many planned activities! Conveniently located less than 1 mile from the LLU Medical Center and the VA Hospital. ASK ABOUT OUR CURRENT...
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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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Cost of independent living in Smiley Park, CA

The average cost of senior living in Smiley Park is $3,112 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Redlands, CA with an average of $2,912 per month.

Independent living costs in Smiley Park, CA, vs. nearby cities

Smiley Park, CA
$3,112/mo
$3,141/mo

Independent living costs in Smiley Park, CA, vs. state and national averages

Smiley Park, CA
$3,112/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

Independent living costs in Smiley Park, CA, vs. other senior living options

$4,088/mo
Independent Living
$3,112/mo

Independent living costs in Smiley Park, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,263/mo
Studio
$4,994/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,774/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,374/mo

Senior living costs in Smiley Park 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: Smiley Park, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSmiley Park, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$3,112/mo$4,696/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$3,414/mo$4,503/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$4,088/mo$5,456/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Smiley Park, CA:$3,112/mo
California:$4,696/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Smiley Park, CA:$3,414/mo
California:$4,503/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Smiley Park, CA:$4,088/mo
California:$5,456/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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Independent living costs in Smiley Park, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Smiley Park 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Smiley Park, CA$3,902/mo$3,733/mo+4.5%
California$3,692/mo$3,631/mo+1.7%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Smiley Park, CA
2024 average cost:$3,902/mo
2023 average cost:$3,733/mo
Percent change:+4.5%
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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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 Smiley Park

Recent reviews for independent living in Smiley Park

Integrated Care Communities A2 in Moreno Valley, CA

5.0
Amazing staff. My Dad is doing very well there. Thank you to A Place For Mom for helping me with this whole program, I don't know what I would have done. I am not in good enough health to take care of my Dad proper and he deserves the best for all he has done in his lifetime.

Brightwater Senior Living of Highland

4.5
The community is a good place and I think you should consider Bright water as an option. I would definitely recommend this community to others

Westfield Villa Gardens in Banning, CA

5.0
They are the best. They take excellent care of my loved one and compared to previous experiences they are great. I have already told people about this community and I say that it is great. I don't have to worry about my loved one I know that he is in good hands and well taken care of.

Smiley Park independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Smiley Park independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Smiley Park, 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 Smiley Park 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 Smiley Park partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Smiley Park, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.8%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.5%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
37.5%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
34.4%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.8%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Smiley Park 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 Smiley Park communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Smiley Park, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.1%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.1%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
34.4%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.6%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Smiley Park 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 Smiley Park offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Smiley Park, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
31.3%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.9%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.1%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34.4%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.5%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.3%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.5%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
37.5%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
21.9%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.1%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.5%
46.4%
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