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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Top Of The World, CA

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The cost of independent living in Top Of The World is about $4,674 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 42 options. Read 989 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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My mom has been living there since May. It really is a wonderful place. There is nothing she needs that they don't have. She complains that if there is a medical issue the nursing staff is too attentive?!?!...
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.
Setting the standard for senior living for the past three decades, Regents Point is a full-service, continuing care retirement community of 400 residents in the heart of Southern California. Centrally located next to a 347-acre nature preserve and the University of California — Irvine, our...
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Vintage Shores independent community does not offer a meal option. The staff are great. The maintenance staff are excellent and timely. The property manager is very good. They offer daily activities for...
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.
Vintage Shores is a 62+ community situated in San Clemente, Orange County, CA. San Clemente is located on the California Coast between San Diego and Los Angeles, providing its residents with a unique opportunity to enjoy all that the area has to offer. Known for its breathtaking views and its...
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My husband was in another facility which was just ok, with some specific concerns. The difference is like night and day with Clearwater. The staff is energetic, positive and willing to go over and above to...
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.
Discover Clearwater Newport Beach, a new senior living community where care and compassion come wrapped in luxury surroundings. This vibrant community offers Assisted Living and Memory Care with well-appointed amenities, Clearwater signature programs, and personalized care. Enjoy chef-driven...
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I would tell others that it is a great community for independent living. It is very secure with a private gate. It is an upscale community. Our experience was during the pandemic. The staff are...
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: 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.
Discover the finest in housing at Fountainglen Laguna Niguel Apartments. Perfectly situated in the heart of beautiful Laguna Niguel, you'll discover everything that you love is conveniently close to home! Its ideal location places you minutes away from beaches, universities, commuter friendly...
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One of the women I worked with lived here. She didn't get involved in all of the neighborhoody stuff because she's more of an independent soul, but she said there was a huge sense of community there, which...
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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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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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I'm quite impressed with La Vida. It was hard for my mom to make the decision to move out of the family home which she had lived in for 50-years. [Name removed] and the staff were always very...
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 Vintage Mission Viejo! Independent Senior Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care in Mission Viejo, California.Make yourself at home at Vintage Mission Viejo in Mission Viejo, California. It’s a friendly, flexible environment that celebrates your individuality and nurtures your soul....
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, 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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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: 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.

Cost of independent living in Top Of The World, CA

The average cost of senior living in Top Of The World is $4,674 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Villa Park, CA with an average of $4,008 per month.

Independent living costs in Top Of The World, CA, vs. nearby cities

Top Of The World, CA
$4,674/mo

Independent living costs in Top Of The World, CA, vs. state and national averages

Top Of The World, CA
$4,674/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

Independent living costs in Top Of The World, CA, vs. other senior living options

$5,599/mo
Independent Living
$4,674/mo

Independent living costs in Top Of The World, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,766/mo
Studio
$6,240/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,101/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,924/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$7,825/mo

Senior living costs in Top Of The World 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: Top Of The World, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeTop Of The World, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$4,674/mo$4,696/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$4,222/mo$4,503/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$5,599/mo$5,456/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Top Of The World, CA:$4,674/mo
California:$4,696/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Top Of The World, CA:$4,222/mo
California:$4,503/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Top Of The World, CA:$5,599/mo
California:$5,456/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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Independent living costs in Top Of The World, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Top Of The World 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
Top Of The World, CA$5,142/mo$5,417/mo-5.1%
California$3,585/mo$3,351/mo+7.0%
National$3,151/mo$2,953/mo+6.7%
Top Of The World, CA
2024 average cost:$5,142/mo
2023 average cost:$5,417/mo
Percent change:-5.1%
California
2024 average cost:$3,585/mo
2023 average cost:$3,351/mo
Percent change:+7.0%
National
2024 average cost:$3,151/mo
2023 average cost:$2,953/mo
Percent change:+6.7%
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What families are saying about independent living in Top Of The World

Recent reviews for independent living in Top Of The World

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.

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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Sea Cliff Assisted Living in Huntington Beach, CA

4.0
It is a nice place for your loved one. There are a lot of residents to interact with. The caregivers are nice and kind to the residents. We are able to bring outside food to my loved one.

Top Of The World independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Top Of The World independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Top Of The World, 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 Top Of The World 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 Top Of The World partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Top Of The World, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
42.1%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
52.6%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
60.5%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
31.6%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Top Of The World 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 Top Of The World communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Top Of The World, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
55.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
57.9%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
52.6%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
36.8%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Top Of The World 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 Top Of The World offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Top Of The World, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
63.2%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
44.7%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
63.2%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.9%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
68.4%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
55.3%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
57.9%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
55.3%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
44.7%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
44.7%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
57.9%
46.4%
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