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The cost of independent living in Stuart is about $4,303 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 334 options.

Read 10096 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. You may also consider nearby communities such as Carlsbad, Temecula and Oceanside.

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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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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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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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Two relatives have lived there for a length of time (at different times). They were both happy there. One played the piano for residents. The main building is an older home, kept up well. Residents can feel...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Our speciality is providing quality care at resonable rates. Villa La Mesa offers modest, homelike accommodations nestled in a very quiet residential area of 'Old' La Mesa. With a total licensed capacity of twenty-nine (29) residents, Villa La Mesa is small enough to offers a warm, homelike...
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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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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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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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 Coronado Royale is located across from Tidelands Park and the Colorado Bridge. The facility offers beautiful views of both the San Diego Bay and the lights of downtown San Diego. The Coronado Royale is also located right next door to the Coronado Hospital and Medical Centers. The Coronado...
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I am overly pleased with the care my mother has been receiving at this home. I knew I loved it as soon as I walked into the kitchen and there was an overwhelming smell of a delicious home cooked meal. I also...
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, 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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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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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.
Hemet Valley’s Best Kept Secret, Hillside Park Apartments, a gorgeous garden community in a lush park like setting, with meandering pathways, sculpted landscape and spectacular panoramic mountain views. Nestled in the quaint Hemet Valley, it is a perfect place for active 55+ adults to call...
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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Catalina Gardens offers single story apartments designed for adults 55+. This small friendly, 30 unit apartment community is set among private courtyards lined with roses. Palm trees and lush landscaping provide a quiet, peaceful atmosphere. We offer the largest floor plans for seniors in Hemet...
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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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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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This is a nice community. We like the apartment very much that has a great view. The staff is nice and helpful. We like that we are able to cook.They do offer alot of nice activities. This community is...
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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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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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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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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This is a nice looking, smaller community. We had no complaints about this place in general, it was clean, and everyone was friendly. However, the area it is located in wasn't very good for my Uncle. He...
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.
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Catalina Gardens West is an immaculate 15 unit single story apartment community for adults 55+, located in a quiet 55+ neighborhood in sunny West Hemet, California. Upon entering the property you will immediately notice its quaint charm. Within its beautiful inner courtyard you will be...
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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.
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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.
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.
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.

Cost of independent living in Stuart, CA

The average cost of senior living in Stuart is $4,303 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Temecula, CA with an average of $3,596 per month.

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

Stuart, CA
$4,303/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

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

$6,579/mo
Independent Living
$4,303/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,645/mo
Studio
$4,163/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,881/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,686/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$4,303/mo$4,174/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$5,179/mo$6,206/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,579/mo$7,329/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Stuart, CA:$4,303/mo
California:$4,174/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Stuart, CA:$5,179/mo
California:$6,206/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Stuart, CA:$6,579/mo
California:$7,329/mo
U.S.:$6,999/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 average 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$3,997/mo$4,042/mo-1.1%
California$3,916/mo$3,864/mo+1.4%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Stuart, CA
2024 average cost:$3,997/mo
2023 average cost:$4,042/mo
Percent change:-1.1%
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2024 average cost:$3,916/mo
2023 average cost:$3,864/mo
Percent change:+1.4%
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2024 average cost:$3,416/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/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.

Santianna in Carlsbad, CA

4.4
Overall, my parents are loving living in Santianna. The staff is fantastic. Everyone in the community appears to be friendly and nice. The food has been an ongoing issue. While everything else about living at Santianna has been positive, the meals have been an ongoing negative. While there ...
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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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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
28.7%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
40.1%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
46.4%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
22.5%
11.7%
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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
40.4%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
46.4%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
44.6%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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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
49.7%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.2%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.6%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50.6%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
51.2%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.7%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40.7%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
43.7%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48.5%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
49.4%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
34.4%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30.8%
40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
49.4%
47.6%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Atria Golden Creek, Sunny Rose Senior Living and Wildomar Senior Assisted Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Stuart, California. See full list of communities.
There are 334 independent living facilities near Stuart, California. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Stuart, California are Atria Golden Creek, Sunny Rose Senior Living and Regency Fallbrook. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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