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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Wood Ranch, CA

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The cost of independent living in Wood Ranch is about $3,565 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 41 options. Read 574 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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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: 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: 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: 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.
At Kings View Manor, you will discover apartment living with the essential conveniences and comforts of home, at rates you can afford!Our community features convenient parking areas, large laundry rooms, a park-like setting, near freeways 41 and 99, easy bus access, and scheduled weekly...
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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.
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: 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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Make sure to check out all the rooms available there are multiple options. The community is neat and clean and the staff is very friendly and helpful. I would recommend this community to others based on my...
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: 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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My father moved into Nazareth House several months ago. As with any life change, there is an adjustment. The staff at Nazareth House have been caring and supportive of his needs, as well as ours during...
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.
Nazareth House is a Catholic assisted living community owned by the Sisters of Nazareth and located in central Fresno, Fresno County, California. Recently celebrating 60 years of serving the Fresno senior community, Nazareth House welcomes seniors seeking supportive services in a compassionate...
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.
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...

Cost of independent living in Wood Ranch, CA

The average cost of senior living in Wood Ranch is $3,565 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Newman, CA with an average of $2,539 per month.

Independent living costs in Wood Ranch, CA, vs. nearby cities

Wood Ranch, CA
$3,565/mo
$3,574/mo
$3,461/mo

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

Wood Ranch, CA
$3,565/mo
U.S. national average
$4,160/mo

Independent living costs in Wood Ranch, CA, vs. other senior living options

$4,495/mo
Independent Living
$3,565/mo

Independent living costs in Wood Ranch, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,482/mo
Studio
$4,141/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,719/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,922/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,530/mo

Senior living costs in Wood Ranch 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: Wood Ranch, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWood Ranch, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$3,565/mo$4,698/mo$4,160/mo
Assisted Living$3,465/mo$4,504/mo$4,703/mo
Memory Care$4,495/mo$5,459/mo$4,954/mo
Independent Living
Wood Ranch, CA:$3,565/mo
California:$4,698/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
Assisted Living
Wood Ranch, CA:$3,465/mo
California:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,703/mo
Memory Care
Wood Ranch, CA:$4,495/mo
California:$5,459/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
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Independent living costs in Wood Ranch, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Wood Ranch 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Wood Ranch, CA$2,963/mo$3,142/mo-5.7%
California$3,692/mo$3,631/mo+1.7%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Wood Ranch, CA
2024 average cost:$2,963/mo
2023 average cost:$3,142/mo
Percent change:-5.7%
California
2024 average cost:$3,692/mo
2023 average cost:$3,631/mo
Percent change:+1.7%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Wood Ranch

Recent reviews for independent living in Wood Ranch

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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Fresno Senior Living

3.3
My loved one is a resident at Pacifica Senior Living Fresno. The staff is AMAZING! However, it's the new owners that are failing. The carpets are nasty and should be replaced like we were told at the time of our sign up. Their staff is way over worked. The new owners don't treat them very well ...
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Whispering Pines Inn, LLC in Hollister, CA

5.0
Whispering Pines Inn has devotedly served the San Benito County for over 26 years. The management & staffs are caring & very responsive to their elderly residents. Being a caregiver is not an easy task. You have to have the heary & compassion which I have seen with the employees as well ad ...
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Wood Ranch independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wood Ranch independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wood Ranch, 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 Wood Ranch 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 Wood Ranch 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
21.6%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
32.4%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
29.7%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40.5%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
21.6%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Wood Ranch 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 Wood Ranch communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Wood Ranch, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
32.4%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.1%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
32.4%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.9%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wood Ranch 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 Wood Ranch offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Wood Ranch, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
37.8%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
32.4%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.9%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40.5%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
48.6%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.8%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.8%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.8%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
40.5%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
27%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
32.4%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.8%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Cogir of Cedar Creek, The Grove and The Hampshire are the top-rated independent living facilities near Wood Ranch, California. See full list of communities.
There are 41 independent living facilities near Wood Ranch, California. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Wood Ranch, California is Cogir of Cedar Creek. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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