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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Waterford, CA
The cost of independent living in Waterford is about $3,257 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 32 options. Read 149 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.
As you explore independent living near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Modesto, Oakdale and Turlock.
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28 reviews
Worked very hard to meet expectations. My brother made a few good friends who he went back to visit after he was able to move back into his home.
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.
Located in Modesto, California, The Stratford at Beyer Park sets the standard for Assisted Living by providing assistance with housing, personalized supportive services, and health-related care, we help preserve your loved one's dignity and independence. We will handle the housekeeping chores,...
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When we realized my elderly sister was no longer able to live on her own and care for herself, I set on a mission to find her the best care and best facility. Cogir fit all my requirements. She moved into a...
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.
Paramount Court of Turlock is situated among a charming community near Modesto, California. Our assisted living apartments provide sought after amenities including an Assisted Living Federation of America award winning dining program. Every room has been carefully detailed to give residents...
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9.0
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27 reviews
I had a few issues throughout the time my mom was there. A few times I felt her personal care was not being taken care of, such as her teeth not brushed, her hair not combed, and her personal belongings...
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.
The stunning landscaped campus of Casa De Modesto assisted living is in the heart of Modesto and is home to over 200 residents. Your loved one will be surrounded with the fragrant smells of flowers, plants that are enjoyable to look at, and trees that provide shade during leisurely walks through...
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24 reviews
Okay. Staff is helpful. Helps me out. I'm paralyized from the waist down. Food is not good though. Have to order off a limited side menu to replace what is served as a regular meal. Place is kept clean....
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.
At Astoria Oakdale, we’re dedicated to treating people like family.This is at the heart of what we do, and has been our company's highest goal for nearly 35 years! For us, it's a joy and privilege to hear our residents’ life stories, see their smiles and share life together.Our community is home...
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10 reviews
this place is so much like home it is clean the food is home cooked activities such as bingo and trivia are grandpas favorite the staff truly make you feel like family i highly recommend this five star...
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.
Lifespring Senior Campus is an assisted living facility located in the quiet community of Turlock, CA. We take a pro-active approach to providing our residents with the physical and social activities that make a world of difference in their quality of life. Through onsite hands-on activities,...
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My mother was in Samaritan village assisted care unit, country manor, for about 19 months. The caregivers are excellent. They are all wonderful and compassionate people. The med check people are also...
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.
Samaritan Village is a planned community for a new generation of seniors. We offer peace of mind, a full spectrum of life-enriching activities and all the expected amenities without an entrance fee. Our broad range of lifestyle options offer a wide variety of choices to suit most any senior...
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They did an awesome job. Very caring and accommodating for our needs. Always felt welcomed. We've had to move our loved one to be closer to home, but I really wish we could have kept her there.
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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Everybody is really friendly and the community is very beautiful. The cottages are small and the community is gated. I would definitely recommend this community to others
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Come home to Arbor Manor and enjoy the tranquility of this lovely community, our one bedroom one bath single story cottage style homes have plenty of closet space, washer and dryers, ceiling fans and private patios. Housekeeping is included twice per month at no extra charge! Our cottage style...
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They are great people. Our mama is in memory care so she is more care than assisted living..it is very costly but we are older now too. We would absolutely recommend this community to other families. They...
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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The staff at this community are absolutely outstanding, they are always on top of every situation and handle it with such grace. They have really gone out of there way to make sure that my mom is comfortable...
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.
The facility is a medium size facility structured for Assisted Living regulated by the Department of Social Services, where you can find the comforts of home. From the safe and spacious living area, indoors and outdoors as well, to the friendly, caring and devoted staff, we are committed to...
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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Stacie's Chalet was offering a special at the time our loved one was moving in, and the value regarding that special was really good. However we are unsure of the overall going rate of this community. The...
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.
Stacie's Chalet in Modesto, offers wonderful opportunities for the senior lifestyle of your choice. We are located near shopping and numerous services. The resident care team oversees the care and services provided by the specially trained resident assistants. We offer both assisted living and...
Cost of independent living in Waterford, CA
The average cost of senior living in Waterford is $3,257 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include University of California-Merced, CA with an average of $2,515 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Waterford, CA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Waterford, CA vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Waterford vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Waterford, CA by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Waterford
Recent reviews for independent living in Waterford
Cogir of Turlock
5.0
The Staff is very helpful and considerate and I have nothing but high praise for everyone working there.
The facility is so clean and that was the main reason we chose them initially.
I would highly recommend Cogir of Turlock!
Castle Vista in Atwater, CA
5.0
I have lived at Castle Vista since April 2014. It is a great place to retire. The residents are caring and friendly. I have made many friends here. The maintenance is excellent. One phone call is all you need if you have a problem. There are daily activities. Always something fun to do. I have a ...
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Valley Comfort Assisted Living in Modesto, CA
4.7
My husband was previously a resident at Valley Comfort Assisted Living and the overall experience with this facility was great. The facility was always clean. Everyone was friendly and helpful. The staff seemed to be on top of the care, most of them were great. The food looked good. The care was ...
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Waterford independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Waterford independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Waterford, 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 Waterford 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 Waterford partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Waterford, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
6.9%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20.7%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
20.7%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20.7%
32.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Waterford 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 Waterford communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Waterford, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
6.9%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
17.2%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
24.1%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Waterford 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 Waterford offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Waterford, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
20.7%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10.3%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
13.8%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
27.6%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
31%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
31%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
24.1%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20.7%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
17.2%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
27.6%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
27.6%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
20.7%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.8%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
27.6%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Stratford at Beyer Park, Valley Comfort Assisted Living and The Park at Modesto are the top-rated independent living facilities near Waterford, California. See full list of communities.
There are 32 independent living facilities near Waterford, California. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Waterford, California is Stratford at Beyer Park. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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