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The cost of independent living in Welby is about $4,681 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 17 options. Read 140 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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Photo of The Oaks at Paso RoblesCommunity card badge
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55 Floor plans available
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The Oaks has been a wonderful place for mom. After having on accident she was no longer able to stay home alone so we needed help and the Oaks has been wonderful! She is always busy, happy and well cared...
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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Photo of Madonna Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care
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33 Floor plans available
9.4
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What's the biggest advantage of Madonna Gardens memory care is that is all on one level and the rooms are studio. A one bedroom apartment would be too much for someone to navigate and get lost in. Madonna...
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 Madonna Gardens, we give our residents the freedom to live the life they want with the peace of mind that comes with knowing helping hands are never far away. An inspired blend of modern convenience and care makes Madonna Gardens a place where the entire community can easily interact, enjoy...
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9.1
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39 reviews
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All of these facilities are at max capacity and I know the staff does the best they can for the amount of residents they have in memory care. Over all I'm pleased with there efforts in memory care facility...
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 our community, you can do more of what you love.If you’re living a mostly independent lifestyle, but you could use an extra hand with some of your day-to-day activities, our retirement community with both assisted living and memory care could be right for you. Here it’s all about choices—your...
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33 Floor plans available
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Great place, great facilities, great staff, and wonderful residences. Very friendly and a very “happy” vibe to it. Mom loves it there! And their director [name removed] is awesome! Mom initially was very...
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.
Creston Village is an assisted living and memory care community located in the thriving city of Paso Robles. Paso Robles is a thriving city best known for its abundance of hot springs, wineries and almond orchards, and it is the host of the California Mid-State Fair. Our luxurious community is...
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The staff was very friendly and responsive. The only negative thing was some of the residents were not friendly and the little bossy about things.
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.
Ivy Park at Salinas is a senior living community with a comfortable coastal vibe and convenient access to Interstate 68. The property is minutes from the ocean; close to numerous farmers’ markets and popular restaurants; and a half-hour from the beauty and charm of Monterey. The property itself...
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The community is a beautiful place, and each room has its own bathroom. They have lots of activities including holiday fun, the food is cooked by a chef, and the grounds are amazing. The owners are...
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.
Where Our Home Is Your Home!We are both shared and Private Bedrooms with; Private bathroomPrivate french doorsEach rooms has control heating/air3 hole golfStanding gardensSpa, hair & nailMassage Club HouseExecutive Chef
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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 West Hills Apartments
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.
Photo of Annette Lodge
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, 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.
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Cost of independent living in Welby, CA

The average cost of senior living in Welby is $4,681 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hollister, CA with an average of $4,050 per month.

Independent living costs in Welby, CA, vs. nearby cities

Welby, CA
$4,681/mo
$5,495/mo

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

Welby, CA
$4,681/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

Independent living costs in Welby, CA, vs. other senior living options

$4,681/mo
Independent Living
$4,681/mo

Independent living costs in Welby, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,745/mo
Studio
$5,215/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,423/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,565/mo

Senior living costs in Welby 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: Welby, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWelby, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$4,681/mo$4,697/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$4,268/mo$4,503/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$4,681/mo$5,458/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Welby, CA:$4,681/mo
California:$4,697/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Welby, CA:$4,268/mo
California:$4,503/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Welby, CA:$4,681/mo
California:$5,458/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Welby

Recent reviews for independent living in Welby

A Heavenly Home in Paso Robles, CA

4.8
Kind Caring Concerned Involved Compassionate Great Meals

Ivy Park at Salinas

3.5
My first year, the fees were raised 27%. That was totally level of care, cost per point (their cost system) and rent for room. It was quite a lot to accept all at once and will shorten the time until my sister will have to go on medicaid. Going in, I would recommend having a clear ...
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Vista Harden Ranch in Salinas, CA

4.0
All of these facilities are at max capacity and I know the staff does the best they can for the amount of residents they have in memory care. Over all I'm pleased with there efforts in memory care facility side.

Welby independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Welby independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Welby, 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 Welby 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 Welby partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Welby, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
40%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
60%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
30%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Welby 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 Welby communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Welby, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
30%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
50%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Welby 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 Welby offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Welby, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
60%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
60%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
60%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
30%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
40%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
46.4%
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