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8 Best Independent Living Communities in Wister, CA
The cost of independent living in Wister is about $2,345 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 8 options. Read 49 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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The lobby and dining rooms are sunny, positive, and sparkling clean - more like a 5-star hotel than a care facility. Staff is caring, responsive and there are a variety of activities, truly something for...
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.
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The facility is clean. They have an ambassador program for new residents. However, my ambassador has yet to show up. Their Handbook is sparse and does not give a new person needed information. Only about...
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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For the price, the Christiansen Apartments was a good choice! I would recommend them to anyone. The only thing I wish they could improve on is the credit approval after the community told us we were...
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.
We are a Senior 55+ independent living apartment community. Our floor plans include 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartments with walk in closets, private patio, and are all one level units. All units are full equipped with beautiful appliances. We have a unit that has a great community view and another...
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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.
We are a centrally located apartment community. Our floor plans include 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom and 2 bedroom 1 bathroom apartments with walk in closets, private patio or balcony. All units are full equipped with beautiful appliances. We have a unit that has a great community view and another unit...
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: 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.
Blossom Valley Inn provides a pleasant alternative for those who medical condition requires some supervision...but who wish to continue their independent, active lifestyle. Our trained caregivers will provide you with as much or as little assistance as you need. Most important we will provide...
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Dear Mrs. Koch, I would lilce to take .s opportunity to express my appreciation in regards to the care that my father, Donald Akers, has received since joining your home. It is safe to say that his condition...
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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Cost of independent living in Wister, CA
The average cost of senior living in Wister is $2,345 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mundo, CA with an average of $1,098 per month.
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What families are saying about independent living in Wister
Recent reviews for independent living in Wister
Desert Skys Board and Care in Indio, CA
4.5
I feel really good about the service of Desert Sky's Board and Care, inc. for facility Desert Sky's Board and Care. They have great service, the administrator Nenita Koch and staff are taking such great care of my grandmother. My grandmother is non-ambulatory from a stroke and after her rehab ...
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The Palms at LaQuinta in La Quinta, CA
4.9
The lobby and dining rooms are sunny, positive, and sparkling clean - more like a 5-star hotel than a care facility. Staff is caring, responsive and there are a variety of activities, truly something for everybody. Rooms are spacious, well appointed, and meticulously maintained.
The Palms at La Quinta
5.0
Each can be rated a 5 given the category of senior living we chose to recommend to [name removed]. This is not a 5 star establishment nor among the elite of such organizations. With that said it met all of [name removed] needs quite nicely. Regarding pricing: Solid for the area. Pretty much ...
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Wister independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wister independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wister, 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 Wister 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 Wister partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.6%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
28.6%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
14.3%
32.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Wister 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 Wister communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
28.6%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.6%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
28.6%
36.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wister 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 Wister offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
14.3%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.6%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.6%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
28.6%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
14.3%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
28.6%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.6%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.6%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.6%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.6%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
14.3%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
14.3%
32%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.6%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.6%
45.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Palms at LaQuinta, The Palms at La Quinta and Christiansen Apartments are the top-rated independent living facilities near Wister, California. See full list of communities.
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