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10 Best Independent Living Communities in West Whittier, CA
The cost of independent living in West Whittier is about $4,212 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 73 options. Read 998 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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Ever since my mother moved to Lakewood Park Manor, her spirit has really come to life. Dad died a year ago and she needed to make the transition to assisted living. We’re so glad she found a new home at...
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.
Lakewood Park Manor is a fully licensed independent and assisted living facility. Situated in Downey, we feature first class accommodations and personalized service packages created for each resident. Our services include assistance with dressing, personal hygiene, medication administration, more...
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I placed my mom at La Habra Villa 3 months ago, and I still pleased with the facilities, the amenities, the food/menu and most importantly her care. She fondly calls it 'my apartment', and a huge burden has...
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.
Well situated between Los Angeles and Orange County, La Habra Villa (LHV) is a beautiful community which provides independent, assisted living, and memory care to seniors in the area. Our team of professionally trained and courteous staff has been providing personal senior care at La Habra Villa...
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wonderful service from kitchen served nice and hot. Nurses and staff are very friendly and respectful. I feel comfortable being here.
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.
Santa Anita Retirement Center is an assisted living community located in Temple City, California. Beside the community, there lies Live Oak Park, which is situated just across the road. There are also several lakes and other public and recreation parks in the vicinity. The community lies in close...
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My parents received excellent care here. I’ve referred them to others and they had a similar experience as well. [name removed] is a valuable nursed in the healthcare community. She is always available to...
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.
Walnut Villa offers the highest level of care in a residential setting. We offer an alternative to a skilled nursing facility. While providing 24 hour care, we strive to provide a place of love and compassion. Walnut Villa's sunny gardens offer a wonderful place for the resident to relax....
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.
Alterra Wynwood is an assisted living residence that is purposefully designed to meet the needs of the frail elderly in a comfortable, home-like environment. Alterra Wynwood features a “neighborhood” concept, with six small neighborhoods of resident rooms clustered around dining and living...
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.
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: 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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I'm comfortable with the care she is receiving here. They have enough staff and are providing quality care. They offer activities but she is not participating. We chose this community because my mother liked...
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.
Southland Home is a state-of-the-art assisted living community situated in Norwalk, CA. Our luxurious community offers water features, landscaping, sprawling greenery, and a gazebo. Paved walkways and outdoor seating areas encourage residents to enjoy a breath of fresh air while relaxing and...
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.
Belcourt has been providing independent for seniors since1988. We Have 267 units of those we have our standard one bedroom, large/extra large living room one bedroom , and two bedrooms. The staff is very caring and attentive and we have lots of fun activities like bingo, karaoke, potluck/catered...
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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: 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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To me, they were very reliable. They kept communication going between myself and what was going on with my loved one. I would recommend it. It was difficult to move in during quarantine, but during that...
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.
Retirement Living-A true retirement center empowers you to retire from some of the daily chores of laundry, cooking and cleaning so you can truly relax and spend your time however you choose. Assisted Living-Many of us need a hand with everyday activities as we get older. We want you to be safe...
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Quiet environment. Clean, warm and cozy like a family. Chinese meals and desserts - The senior residents enjoy.
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.
Cardinal Yu-Pin ManorCardinal Yu-Pin Manor is a large assisted living community that is located in Norwalk, CA. Norwalk is a cozy city that is a suburban city in Los Angeles. You get the cozy atmosphere Norwalk has to offer while close enough to all the big amenities in Los Angeles.The community...
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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The caregivers are on top of things and my dad is getting good care. The food is good and they offer different choices. They have a piano room, television room and other activities available. They keep 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.
Whitten Heights Assisted Living and Memory care is family owned and operated. Our community is nestled in La Habra with access to nearby shopping. We have been in business for over 30 years. We currently provided Independent, Assisted and Heritage Living. Our Heritage living program is for those...
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.
Clara Park Village Apartments is affordable independent living community. The Mission of Clara Park Village Apartments is to provide quality housing and care at affordable prices in communities of caring persons. While our ministry has been targeted primarily toward older adults, we have special...
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: 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 Father has only been there for over one month, I can see that the Caregivers pay attention to the patients, and give them a lot of special attention, I have seen that with my Father, my Sisters feel that...
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.
Vista Cove at San Gabriel is an intimate and caring Assisted Living and Memory Care community. Our mission is to serve our residents with compassion and respect in an inviting setting; to promote their independence; and to care for their physical, medical and emotional well being. Our commitment...
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Since my mom has been here at the care and insight has been great. The community is very, very clean and nice. My mom's room is a good size for her with a nice bathroom and dining area. I would definitely...
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.
Atherton is an independent living community located in the gorgeous city of Alhambra, CA, which is situated in Los Angeles County. The city provides a wide variety of things to do and attractions to see, from the golf courses and farmer's markets in the area to art exhibitions, this city has it...
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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: 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 West Whittier, CA
The average cost of senior living in West Whittier is $4,212 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Industry, CA with an average of $3,845 per month.
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What families are saying about independent living in West Whittier
Recent reviews for independent living in West Whittier
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Facility seems a good place for [name removed], well organized and staff are accommodating.
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Westminster Terrace Senior Living
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It's been a much better experience than I thought. Mom has been happy with the food, activities, and staff. Yes, I'd absolutely recommend to others.
West Whittier independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in West Whittier independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in West Whittier, 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 West Whittier 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 West Whittier partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
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Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
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33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
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30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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32.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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8.2%
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Availability of select dining options in West Whittier 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 West Whittier communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
West Whittier, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
30.6%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30.6%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
29%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in West Whittier 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 West Whittier offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
35.5%
44.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
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27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.6%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
43.5%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
32.3%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.6%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
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42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25.8%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
29%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30.6%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
30.6%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
24.2%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Sunrise of Beverly Hills, Rowntree Gardens and Studio Royale by Cogir are the top-rated independent living facilities near West Whittier, California. See full list of communities.
There are 73 independent living facilities near West Whittier, California. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in West Whittier, California are Sunrise of Beverly Hills, Rowntree Gardens and Studio Royale by Cogir. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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