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[Removed] and the staff are all very nice and take very good care of my dad. The place is not fancy but it's clean and the price was just right for our budget. We are very pleased!
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 are located in the heart of the Inland Empire, just off of Interstate 10 in the city of Rialto. We are located right next door to the lovely Rialto Senior Center and are located just minutes from 6 major hospitals. We are located nearby to a variety of shopping and restaurants as well. We...
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My dad was there for rehab for a while. It's a really lovely campus. Probably, for people who are more independent, it's good place. In the rehab, which was the full nursing care, it was not great. If you...
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.
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There’s good parking. There’s not a lot of off site activities at the moment and not much going on on the weekend! They are a work in progress. The food is good and the laundry service is working out fine....
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.
This beautiful facility was established in 1977 as a residential retirement hotel, geared toward meeting the various needs of the elderly. Emphasis is placed on assisted living for independent seniors with special needs. Braswell's Chateau Villa is large enough to provide for every need and small...
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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.
Provides: Home Care, Senior Apartments
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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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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: 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: 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: 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.
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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My sister was at Palm View Pleasant Living for almost two years and recently moved to its sister property Mountain View Pleasant Living. During that time, I was in constant communication with the staff and...
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: 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: 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.
Here at The Orchards Apartments, we are an Independent Senior Living CommunityWe were built in 1993We have onsite management The Orchards Apartments is located in Fontana, CAResidents are walking distance to; gas stations, grocery stores, restaurants, as well as several different shopping...
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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: 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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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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All the staff that I have spoken to or interacted with has been professional and very helpful. I feel that my grandma will be safe and taken care of. The management staff has been outstanding.
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.
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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Very clean facility can tell the staff maintains and manages the building well. Very friendly staff as I've seen great care given to the residents. Overall a very pleasent experience!
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.
We are a brand new facility in the cute little town of Mentone nestled at the foothills of the San Gorgonio mountains with a gorgeous view of Big Bear, along with a view of the hills that separate us from Yucaipa. We are a 10 min drive from Yucaipa, Redlands and Highland. The care staff have...
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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.
Welcome home to FountainGlen at Terra Vista, an apartment community designed especially for the active lifestyle of individuals 55 years of age and better. Nestled at the base of the majestic San Bernardino Mountains, FountainGlen at Terra Vista offers serene living combined with a superb...

Cost of independent living in Terra Cotta, CA

The average cost of senior living in Terra Cotta is $4,049 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Moreno Valley, CA with an average of $2,966 per month.

Independent living costs in Terra Cotta, CA, vs. nearby cities

Terra Cotta, CA
$4,049/mo

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

Terra Cotta, CA
$4,049/mo
U.S. national average
$4,176/mo

Independent living costs in Terra Cotta, CA, vs. other senior living options

$5,075/mo
Independent Living
$4,049/mo

Independent living costs in Terra Cotta, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,679/mo
Studio
$5,271/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,798/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,398/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,819/mo

Senior living costs in Terra Cotta 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: Terra Cotta, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeTerra Cotta, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$4,049/mo$4,717/mo$4,176/mo
Assisted Living$3,948/mo$4,515/mo$4,718/mo
Memory Care$5,075/mo$5,484/mo$4,972/mo
Independent Living
Terra Cotta, CA:$4,049/mo
California:$4,717/mo
U.S.:$4,176/mo
Assisted Living
Terra Cotta, CA:$3,948/mo
California:$4,515/mo
U.S.:$4,718/mo
Memory Care
Terra Cotta, CA:$5,075/mo
California:$5,484/mo
U.S.:$4,972/mo
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Independent living costs in Terra Cotta, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Terra Cotta 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
Terra Cotta, CA$3,415/mo$3,513/mo-2.8%
California$3,693/mo$3,633/mo+1.7%
National$3,257/mo$3,166/mo+2.9%
Terra Cotta, CA
2024 average cost:$3,415/mo
2023 average cost:$3,513/mo
Percent change:-2.8%
California
2024 average cost:$3,693/mo
2023 average cost:$3,633/mo
Percent change:+1.7%
National
2024 average cost:$3,257/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Terra Cotta

Recent reviews for independent living in Terra Cotta

Kirkwood Orange

5.0
My loved one received excellent, loving care from the Kirkwood family. I highly recommend this facility. The staff is very responsive to all my concerns. I highly recommend this facility. My loved one was very happy there.

La Posada Assisted Living and Memory Care in Whittier, CA

5.0
Everything seems to rate a 10. With the exception of house cleaning. My sister notices when my mom's recliner is up there's stuff under it and around. As for myself when I've called about issues I haven't gotten a call back or I have to call again to have the director call me back. My ...
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Vista Del Mar Senior Living in Long Beach, CA

4.8
My Brother has been a resident of Vista del Mar Senior Living for nearly 3 years, and we were very happy with our choice. We had problems finding another Assisted Living facility in Culver City, and Vista del Mar was perfect. It has met all of my Brother's needs and he has been very happy ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and friendly staff. Many reviews praise the kindness and helpfulness of the staff at various communities. For example, at Holiday Golden Oaks, reviewers mention the caring nature of the staff, such as [name removed] from Atria Del Rey in Rancho Cucamonga, who was 'absolutely amazing' and 'very, very nice'. The st ...
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Variety of activities. Residents find enjoyment in the wide range of specialized activities offered at different communities. At Sun City Gardens, for example, they organize activities such as trivia nights, gardening classes, and outings to pools and parks. At Huntington Terrace, Cypress Court has a variety of ac ...
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Quality meals and dining experiences. Throughout reviews, quality food stands out as a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. For instance, at Truewood by Merrill, West Covina, the chef accommodates dietary restrictions and individual preferences, making mealtimes a highlight for residents. The food ...
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Properly maintained facilities. Reviews often praise the cleanliness and upkeep of the community, whether it's for the private rooms or group areas. For example, at Holiday Chateau at Harveston, they mention the 'immaculate' facilities and note that 'everything is always clean'.
Thoughtful communication between staff and families. Families appreciate the frequent and detailed conversations that community staff members have with residents and their loved ones. At Merrill Gardens at Rancho Cucamonga, for instance, they set regular meetings with senior residents and their families to keep everyone updated and address conce ...
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A sense of community and belonging. Reviews consistently mention the welcoming atmosphere and sense of community at various senior living facilities. For example, at Holiday Golden Oaks, residents have made 'life-long relationships' and 'no longer feel isolated'. At The Camelot, residents appreciate the 'friendly and open' env ...
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Terra Cotta independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Terra Cotta independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Terra Cotta, 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 Terra Cotta 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 Terra Cotta 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
27.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.7%
34.5%
No sugar
No sugar
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31%
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Vegetarian
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Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Terra Cotta 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 Terra Cotta communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
36.6%
36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
40%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Terra Cotta 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 Terra Cotta offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
44.7%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.7%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.6%
33.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
49.7%
47.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
47%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.5%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
39.1%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.4%
38.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38.5%
41.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.1%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
44.5%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
29%
33.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.3%
39.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Villas At San Bernardino, Atria Golden Creek and Wildomar Senior Assisted Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Terra Cotta, California. See full list of communities.
There are 550 independent living facilities near Terra Cotta, California. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Terra Cotta, California are Villas At San Bernardino, Atria Golden Creek and Merrill Gardens at Rancho Cucamonga. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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