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5 Best Independent Living Communities in St Helena, CA

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Photo of Oakmont Gardens
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88 Floor plans available
7.9
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12 reviews
7.9
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12 reviews
5 star
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4 star
59%
3 star
8%
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The staff and residents are the only thing we are really pleased with. Basically the average age of the community at 93 is too old for us and my husband does not get the help he was promised. As far as the...
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.
We now have 107 Independent Living Apartments and 56 Assisted Living Apartments.4 floor plans to choose from: 670sq ft to 1,115sq ft. with patios and decks
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7.5
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5 reviews
7.5
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20%
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It's a very clean community. They provide housekeeping and meals. The staff is wonderful, and I have no issues with them at all. They have activites such as exercise, games, a readers club, and gardening....
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.
Our location in the historic town of St. Helena, in the beautiful Napa Valley, is perfect for retirement living. Our grounds provide a safe and beautiful environment to take morning walks and evening strolls. We are a family owned retirement community. Without question there is a strong sense...
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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
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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
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.
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Cost of independent living in St Helena, CA

The average cost of senior living in St Helena is $5,038 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Clearlake, CA with an average of $3,181 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in St Helena, CA vs. nearby cities

St Helena, CA
$5,038/mo
$4,841/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in St Helena, CA vs. the state and national average

St Helena, CA
$5,038/mo
U.S. national average
$4,029/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in St Helena vs. other types of senior living

$5,752/mo
Independent Living
$5,038/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in St Helena, CA by room type

Studio
$2,995/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,565/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,222/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in St Helena over time

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What families are saying about independent living in St Helena

Recent reviews for independent living in St Helena

Brookdale Chanate in Santa Rosa, CA

3.5
The staff is very friendly to my mom and to our family. They do take a serious interest in the care of the residents. However, it does appear that they are short staffed, since there is quite a delay in response times to emails/calls.

Springfield Place in Petaluma, CA

4.0
We toured a few different communities and this one seemed to be the best fit for my mom. She is doing well here.She is starting to meet new residents and make some friends. She is participating in some of the activities. She really likes the food. The community is always clean and well ...
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Clearwater at Sonoma Hills in Rohnert Park, CA

4.6
I looked at 4 different assisted living facilities and Clearwater at Sonoma Hills was the first that we toured and they set the bar high. When you walk in, you feel like you are at a Marriott hotel. It is only 2 years old so it is more modern and has amenities that other places do not have. For ...
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St Helena independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in St Helena independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in St Helena, 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 St Helena 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 St Helena partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20%
19.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40%
32.6%
No sugar
No sugar
40%
30.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40%
31.9%
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Availability of select dining options in St Helena 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 St Helena communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
40%
34.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
41.6%
Room service
Room service
40%
35.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
16.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in St Helena 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 St Helena offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
60%
43.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
27%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60%
48%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40%
53%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40%
36.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
39.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40%
45.7%
Live performances
Live performances
40%
45.3%
Dances
Dances
20%
30.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
38.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40%
45.2%
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Cogir of Sonoma Senior Living, The Inn on Villa Lane and Brookdale Paulin Creek are the top-rated independent living facilities near St Helena, California. See full list of communities.

There are 5 independent living facilities near St Helena, California. See the full list.

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