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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Thousand Oaks, CA

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The cost of independent living in Thousand Oaks is about $4,729 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 373 options.

Read 6624 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 Ventura, Camarillo and Oxnard.

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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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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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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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They're pretty good. It's clean but I went to use the bathroom there, the public bathroom for everyone not the one in the apartment and there was no toilet paper, no paper towels, anything. It was clean,...
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.
Sycamore Senior VillageSycamore Senior Village is a senior apartment complex located in the lovely and interesting Oxnard, Ventura County, California. The beautiful beach city of Oxnard is located right on the California coast and comes complete will white sandy beaches perfect for relaxing in...
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, 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.
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: 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.
Welcome Home to Sienna Terraces! This newly updated building is an exciting place to live. Conveniently located off the 101 and very close to all that Ventura Boulevard has to offer. The building is ADA accessible with ramps and elevator. There's an onsite gym. Maintenance is handled quickly...
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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.
Fountainview at Eisenberg VillageMake yourself at home in a charming senior living community, Fountainview at Eisenberg Village. Located in the heart of the San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles the campus is within minutes of vibrant shopping, dining and entertainment. Our beautiful apartments...
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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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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, 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.
An apartment community designed especially for the active lifestyle of individuals 55 years of age or better. Nestled between the Sierra Pelona, Santa Susanna and San Gabriel Mountain ranges. FountainGlen at Stevenson Ranch offers serene living along with spectacular views.Whether you are still...
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: 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.
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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.
Brand New Facility. The Vista-North Hills is located in the center of the San Fernando Valley. Public transportation is on the same block, and freeway access is around the corner with all of Los angeles is just a short drive away. Full service health club and spa next door. Shopping centers...
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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
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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: 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.
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: 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 Thousand Oaks, CA

The average cost of senior living in Thousand Oaks is $4,729 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Santa Maria, CA with an average of $4,140 per month.

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

Thousand Oaks, CA
$4,729/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in Thousand Oaks, CA, vs. other senior living options

$6,793/mo
Independent Living
$4,729/mo

Independent living costs in Thousand Oaks, CA, by floor plan type

Studio
$4,458/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,409/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,750/mo

Senior living costs in Thousand Oaks 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: Thousand Oaks, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeThousand Oaks, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$4,729/mo$4,174/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$6,385/mo$6,206/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,793/mo$7,329/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Thousand Oaks, CA:$4,729/mo
California:$4,174/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Thousand Oaks, CA:$6,385/mo
California:$6,206/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Thousand Oaks, CA:$6,793/mo
California:$7,329/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Thousand Oaks, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Thousand Oaks 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
Thousand Oaks, CA$4,045/mo$3,849/mo+5.1%
California$3,916/mo$3,864/mo+1.4%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Thousand Oaks, CA
2024 average cost:$4,045/mo
2023 average cost:$3,849/mo
Percent change:+5.1%
California
2024 average cost:$3,916/mo
2023 average cost:$3,864/mo
Percent change:+1.4%
National
2024 average cost:$3,416/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Thousand Oaks

Recent reviews for independent living in Thousand Oaks

Wellness Care Senior Living at Ojai in Oak View, CA

5.0
My mom has been at Autumn Years for over a year now. They have been unfailingly warm and helpful, to us as well as to her. We took care of Mom for two years and understood that it wouldn't be an easy matter to work with her emotional swings, yet the staff at Autumn Years has been beyond ...
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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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Brookdale Gardens of Tarzana

5.0
I have no complaints about the care my mother has been receiving at this community. The housekeeping does a great job at keeping her bedroom nicely maintained as well as the rest of the building. The staff have been very friendly and are always attentive to her needs. I overall have been very ...
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Thousand Oaks independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Thousand Oaks independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Thousand Oaks, 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 Thousand Oaks 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 Thousand Oaks partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Thousand Oaks, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.6%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
41.6%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
38.1%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.9%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
19.8%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Thousand Oaks 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 Thousand Oaks communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Thousand Oaks, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
35.4%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
39.4%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
38.9%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.4%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Thousand Oaks 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 Thousand Oaks offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Thousand Oaks, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
43.4%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.8%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25.5%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.4%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
49.1%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.7%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
32.4%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.3%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.2%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
43.2%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
32.2%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29%
40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.6%
47.6%
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Atria Grand Oaks, Atria Hillcrest and The Ridge at Westlake Village are the top-rated independent living facilities near Thousand Oaks, California. See full list of communities.
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The best independent living facilities near you in Thousand Oaks, California are Palms at Bonaventure, Holiday Simi Hills and Atria Grand Oaks. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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