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The cost of independent living in Stuart is about $5,281 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 13 options. Read 553 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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i visited Silvergate in Fallbrook a few times before i made the reccomendation to my mother . The facility , grounds , food , and mostly notably the caring staff is absolutely impressive. The staff...
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.
For more than 20 years, Silvergate Retirement Residence has been providing premier independent, assisted living, and Alzheimer's and Dementia accommodations and services to North San Diego County. Located in the quaint village of Fallbrook, our community is conveniently close to shopping and...
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Although there were a lot of internal management changes the staff were wonderful treating my mom in a kind and patient manner. I felt she was in good hands. My mom was not an easy person to deal with but...
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.
You’re going to love it at Everest at Oceanside. Enjoy the classic California beach community with warm, sandy beaches, historic wooden pier, and Cape Cod style harbor village. Live the laid-back lifestyle of the beach, close to a variety of stores, entertainment options, and great ways to enjoy...
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2020 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
9.2
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9.2
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They were very good with those who have Alzheimer's. Their staff as well and yes we would recommend this community to other families based on the experience so far.
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.
At Alta Vista Senior Living, excellence is not enough; we strive to go beyond that. As an award-winning senior living campus in Vista, CA, we welcome seniors with an innovative blend of expert care, personalized plans, lifestyle-focused amenities, and inclusive activities. Residents will find...
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22 Floor plans available
9.0
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108 reviews
9.0
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108 reviews
5 star
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5 for all the areas. What we like the most about the community is the friendliness, good ratio of caregivers to patient and weekly communication with family
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.
If you’re living a mostly independent lifestyle, but you could use an extra hand with some of your day-to-day activities, our senior living community with both assisted living and memory care could be right for you. So go ahead and take an art class or join your friends for happy hour. We’ll take...
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8.9
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56 reviews
8.9
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56 reviews
5 star
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3 star
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I keep moving more things into this lovely place. The people are very friendly, both the residence and the staff. This facility is clean. My view is spectacular. If I had any complaints, it would be that I...
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.
At Laguna Estates Senior Living we acknowledge that every individual requires different levels of care at varying points of their lives. We are dedicated to providing specialized care specifically tailored to each resident’s unique needs throughout the aging experience. Our levels of care include...
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55 Floor plans available
8.5
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133 reviews
8.5
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133 reviews
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The facility was very nice with lots of things to do. The staff was friendly and caring. I would highly recommend Oceanside senior living. My father loved the food and the activities.
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.
Welcome to Oceanside, a full service senior living community half an hour north of San Diego, close to the historic Oceanside Pier. Our seaside luxury senior living retirement community in the midst of an unparalleled climate & rich in comfort, convenience, services and amenities allowing...
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8.5
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25 reviews
8.5
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Good place to live for me. Wonderful staff and many activities. Food is generally ok. I have no significant complaints, except food service is very slow. Also a bit lax meeting my food allergy concerns.
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.
Fairwinds — Ivey Ranch offers luxurious apartment homes in a fun and active retirement community. We are very proud to be managed by Leisure Care, who leads the industry in the development and management of elegant retirement communities that are all about Five-Star Fun. At Fairwinds — Ivey Ranch...
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77 Floor plans available
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7.5
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7.5
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My sister in law moved over to the [name removed] because she wanted a pool, and larger gym. Also the food menu was more pleasing to her
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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7.2
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7.2
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My mom was one of the founding residence at Ocean hills. I always enjoyed visiting her here. The staff is friendly and caring, and I cannot say enough about [name removed]. She is an amazing compassionate...
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.
When you or your loved one is ready to live within a cared-for community dedicated to health, wellness, and an intellectually stimulating future, look no further than Ocean Hills. Your private, beautiful and tranquil home is located on the Southern California coast – a beautiful setting for...
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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.
Your New Lifestyle AwaitsNo chores, housework, or upkeep—only bright, rich days in a coastal paradise. Sound too good to be true? Welcome to The Hacienda Mission San Luis Rey, where you can finally have your day in the sun.Explore Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Short-Term...
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Photo of Bayshire Carlsbad
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It's a great community, and it's all about your family's situation. We have two loved ones who have been at Brookdale Carlsbad. One of them has been there almost a decade and has lots of friends. 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.
Age well and live well with the care you need, when you need it.At our continuing care retirement community, or CCRC, you’ll have the care you need when you need it with assisted living, Alzheimer’s and dementia care and skilled nursing all on one campus. Plus, you’ll have the lifestyle you want...
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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.
Ocean Breeze Senior Village offers sparkling 1 bedroom apartment homes designed specifically for Senior Citizens. Each apartment provides the utmost in comfort and privacy. Enjoy a tropical garden atmosphere complete with palm trees, ferns and colorful flowers. Relax and enjoy the sun in the...
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Wanted to "Thank" [Name Removed] & staff for their loving care of both my parents: [Name Removed] until their passing respectively [Dates Removed] . I was my parents primary care giver for 3 years until...
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.
Ascot Home Care is a residential care home in charming Vista, California, in northwest San Diego County. Vista is home to many fun family attractions, such as the Wave Water Park, the Antique Gas and Steam Engine Museum, Alta Vista Gardens and numerous beautiful city parks. With it's many...

Cost of independent living in Stuart, CA

The average cost of senior living in Stuart is $5,281 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include French Valley, CA with an average of $3,250 per month.

Independent living costs in Stuart, CA, vs. nearby cities

Stuart, CA
$5,281/mo
$5,270/mo

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

Stuart, CA
$5,281/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

Independent living costs in Stuart, CA, vs. other senior living options

$6,466/mo
Independent Living
$5,281/mo

Independent living costs in Stuart, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,256/mo
Studio
$4,363/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,370/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,533/mo

Senior living costs in Stuart 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: Stuart, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeStuart, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$5,281/mo$4,697/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$5,046/mo$4,503/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$6,466/mo$5,458/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Stuart, CA:$5,281/mo
California:$4,697/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Stuart, CA:$5,046/mo
California:$4,503/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Stuart, CA:$6,466/mo
California:$5,458/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in Stuart, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Stuart 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
Stuart, CA$3,523/mo$3,064/mo+15.0%
California$3,660/mo$3,502/mo+4.5%
National$3,191/mo$3,101/mo+2.9%
Stuart, CA
2024 average cost:$3,523/mo
2023 average cost:$3,064/mo
Percent change:+15.0%
California
2024 average cost:$3,660/mo
2023 average cost:$3,502/mo
Percent change:+4.5%
National
2024 average cost:$3,191/mo
2023 average cost:$3,101/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Stuart

Recent reviews for independent living in Stuart

Bayshire Carlsbad

5.0
they are very interactive with the residence, responsive, and also very friendly and kind The rooms sizes feel a little small, My dad is happy with the food and it looks good. I would recommend this facility to others.

Atria San Juan in San Juan Capistrano, CA

5.0
My Dad moved into Atria San Juan. The past year he has declined dramatically. Basically not doing anything at home. We moved him into a Studio. His life is back. He is out everyday. Sitting outside watching the golfers next door. Always sitting with other residents. Eating good meals. He lives ...
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Crest View Manor, Inc. in Escondido, CA

5.0
My mom really liked Crest View Manor. It has a great staff and is very clean. I would definitely recommend Crest View Manor to anyone. They were great. Unfortunately my mom was there during Covid, so there wasn't too much activities taking place. But it was a great facility.

Stuart independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Stuart independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Stuart, 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 Stuart 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 Stuart partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Stuart, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
83.3%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
66.7%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
91.7%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Stuart 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 Stuart communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Stuart, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
75%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
83.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
83.3%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
41.7%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Stuart 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 Stuart offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Stuart, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
83.3%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
83.3%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
75%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
83.3%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
91.7%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
83.3%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
75%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
83.3%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
83.3%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
83.3%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
41.7%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
50%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
83.3%
46.4%
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Silvergate Retirement Residence - Fallbrook, Everest at Oceanside and Alta Vista Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Stuart, California. See full list of communities.
There are 13 independent living facilities near Stuart, California. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Stuart, California are Silvergate Retirement Residence - Fallbrook, Westmont of Encinitas and Westmont of Escondido. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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