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10 Best Independent Living Communities in The Cedars, CA

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The cost of independent living in The Cedars is about $4,605 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 75 options. Read 995 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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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: 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.
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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.
Photo of Villas of Sparks
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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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: 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.
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My parents stayed at The Chateau in Gardnerville and they really liked it. The facility was clean, the food was good, the rooms were a good size, the staff was wonderful and the activities were enjoyable. My...
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.
Brookdale Gardnerville provides assisted living and memory care to seniors in Douglas County, Nevada, where we enjoy small town living with wonderful views of the Sierra Nevada and Pine Nut Mountains. Gardnerville is only 17 miles from Lake Tahoe, a favorite destination for our residents. In case...
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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So far we've been very pleased with how things are going at Gold Country. We moved my loved one here after her care needs exceeded what her previous community was able to provide, and so far Gold Country has...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and 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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I am very impressed with Oakwood Village.they are very helpful and I believe they care very much in helping the people that are living there. They have been very helpful to me in giving me information ...
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.
Photo of Oakwood Village
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.
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.
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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.

Cost of independent living in The Cedars, CA

The average cost of senior living in The Cedars is $4,605 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Loyalton, CA with an average of $3,708 per month.

Independent living costs in The Cedars, CA, vs. nearby cities

The Cedars, CA
$4,605/mo
$4,465/mo

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

The Cedars, CA
$4,605/mo
U.S. national average
$4,160/mo

Independent living costs in The Cedars, CA, vs. other senior living options

$5,063/mo
Independent Living
$4,605/mo

Independent living costs in The Cedars, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,420/mo
Studio
$5,042/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,369/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,385/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,478/mo

Senior living costs in The Cedars 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: The Cedars, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeThe Cedars, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$4,605/mo$4,698/mo$4,160/mo
Assisted Living$4,899/mo$4,504/mo$4,703/mo
Memory Care$5,063/mo$5,459/mo$4,954/mo
Independent Living
The Cedars, CA:$4,605/mo
California:$4,698/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
Assisted Living
The Cedars, CA:$4,899/mo
California:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,703/mo
Memory Care
The Cedars, CA:$5,063/mo
California:$5,459/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
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Independent living costs in The Cedars, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in The Cedars 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
The Cedars, CA$4,446/mo$3,821/mo+16.4%
California$3,675/mo$3,502/mo+4.9%
National$3,222/mo$3,101/mo+3.9%
The Cedars, CA
2024 average cost:$4,446/mo
2023 average cost:$3,821/mo
Percent change:+16.4%
California
2024 average cost:$3,675/mo
2023 average cost:$3,502/mo
Percent change:+4.9%
National
2024 average cost:$3,222/mo
2023 average cost:$3,101/mo
Percent change:+3.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in The Cedars

Recent reviews for independent living in The Cedars

The Chateau at Gardnerville

5.0
The staff team here has been great and I have no complaints. During the process of them reassessing my love one they have been very communicative and supportive. They do provide activities for residents to participate in to stimulate and engage themselves. My love on has home care people coming ...
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Atria Grass Valley

5.0
Atria Grass Valley is a very nice community. The staff are very helpful and communicate with any concerns about my loved one that they may have. The residents are friendly as well. It is a nice place to live for my loved one.

Sunshine Manor in Placerville, CA

4.3
A Place for Mom was very helpful in getting us an appointment for viewing Sunshine Manor. We found Sunshine Manor to be warm and inviting as soon as we arrived. They are a small group of caregivers that really have a heart for the seniors. Sunshine is like being in a home with dining tables ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Caring and friendly staff. Several reviews mention the kindness and attentiveness of the staff across various communities, such as Brookdale Sparks, Solista Carson by Cogir, and Revel Rancharrah, creating a warm and welcoming environment for residents and their families.
Wide range of activities. Communities offer diverse activities tailored to residents' interests, including painting classes, Bible study, bingo, and more, as noted in reviews for Holiday Sky Peaks, Revel Rancharrah, and MorningStar Senior Living of Sparks.
Engaging and social atmosphere. Residents often comment on the strong sense of community and camaraderie among residents at communities like Holiday Sky Peaks, Cascades of the Sierra, and Brookdale Sparks, leading to new friendships and social engagements.
Delicious and varied meals. Quality food is a significant factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their living arrangements, with reviews for communities like Brookdale Sparks, Solstice at Auburn, and Revel Rancharrah praising the restaurant-style meals and accommodations for dietary restrictions.
Attentive and responsive communication. Clear and frequent communication between staff and families is a common theme in reviews for communities like Brookdale Sparks, Holiday Sky Peaks, and Solstice at Auburn, ensuring that residents' needs are met and families are informed.
Beautiful and well-maintained facilities. Reviews often highlight the cleanliness and upkeep of the communities, such as Solista Carson by Cogir, MorningStar Senior Living of Sparks, and Revel Rancharrah, providing a comfortable and peaceful living environment for residents.
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The Cedars independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in The Cedars independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in The Cedars, 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 The Cedars 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 The Cedars partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
The Cedars, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
24.2%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
39.4%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
27.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
39.4%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.6%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in The Cedars 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 The Cedars communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
The Cedars, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
36.4%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
40.9%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.2%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in The Cedars 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 The Cedars offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
The Cedars, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
47%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
39.4%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.3%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.4%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48.5%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
43.9%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.4%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
39.4%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
47%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
47%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
30.3%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
34.8%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
48.5%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Atria Summit Ridge, Holiday Sky Peaks and Atria Grass Valley are the top-rated independent living facilities near The Cedars, California. See full list of communities.
There are 75 independent living facilities near The Cedars, California. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in The Cedars, California are Holiday Sky Peaks and Solista Carson by Cogir. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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