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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Sonora, CA
The cost of independent living in Sonora is about $3,740 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 11 options. Read 43 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.
As you explore independent living near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Jamestown, Twain Harte and Copperopolis.
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8.6
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25 reviews
It was a very positive experience and they were very helpful in helping us make adjustments. Yes we would recommend it to others. Sonora is a beautiful city in the lower Sierras and Skyline Place is 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.
Welcome to Skyline Place, a senior living community that puts relationships first. We hear, again and again, that walking through our front door feels a lot more like walking into grandma and grandpa’s house than walking into a nursing home. That’s because our residents and staff sincerely care...
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Of all the care facilities that we visited, we were most impressed with Foothill Village Senior Living Community in Angels Camp, CA. Upon contacting them we were introduced to[name removed] who took us on...
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.
Foothill Village is a warm, friendly, and active senior living community offering a full range of senior retirement accommodations and services. Our retirement village is ideally located in Historic Angels Camp, home of the Calaveras County Jumping Frog Jubilee. Foothill Village is nestled in...
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The community is like an apartment setting. They have a nice backyard with tables to be able to sit. The staff was very friendly and nice. The care manager was very good. we would have liked to see the...
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.
Welcome to Sonora Senior Living. We are a Senior Living Community for people who may need some help or a lot of help with activities of daily living or just want a break from the responsibilities of keeping up their own home. Some of our residents just need a break for a short time due to health...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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
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.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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
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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Cost of independent living in Sonora, CA
The average cost of senior living in Sonora is $3,740 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include University of California-Merced, CA with an average of $2,515 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Sonora, CA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Sonora, CA vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Sonora
Recent reviews for independent living in Sonora
Skyline Place in Sonora, CA
5.0
Our Mom spent 4 1/2 years at Skyline Place and recently passed away there. We have nothing but praise for the staff. They loved and cared for her like family. The facility and services were excellent. Mom raved about Skyline to everyone she met. We are grateful for their care for our dear Mom.
Sonora Senior Living in Jamestown, CA
5.0
The staff is very friendly and helpful, the director does a great job and is very open to discussion. The caregivers have adopted my mom and treat her really well. I would definitely recommend this community to others
Foothill Village Senior Living Community in Angels Camp, CA
5.0
Things are going very well since my Father has moved to Foothill Village Senior Living. It is a really nice place. The staff is very understanding and knowledgeable. They put potential family members at ease. The residents are very well cared for. It feels more like extended family than staff ...
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Sonora independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sonora independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sonora, 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 Sonora 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 Sonora partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Sonora, CANational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.9%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
28.6%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
57.1%
32.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
28.6%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Sonora 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 Sonora communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sonora, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.6%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.6%
42.5%
Room service
Room service
42.9%
36%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
16.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sonora 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 Sonora offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sonora, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
28.6%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
42.9%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.6%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.1%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.9%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.1%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.9%
42%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.9%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.6%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.6%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
42.9%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
14.3%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.6%
39.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.9%
45.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Skyline Place, Foothill Village Senior Living Community and Sonora Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Sonora, California. See full list of communities.
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