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The cost of independent living in Woodside is about $5,745 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 46 options. Read 400 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.
Private-Relaxing-Rural Home with a Room for Rent in the Los Altos Hills.            Enjoy the view of the bay from this tree filled property with deer, rabbits, birds and crickets.  Sit out on the lovely deck or in the open air sitting...
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.
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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
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.
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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: 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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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally 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, 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.
Located in beautiful Palo Alto on the Taube Koret Campus for Jewish Life, Moldow Family Residences aims to be a "place where your spirit can thrive." We offer a complete care system for senior adults. Our independent living apartments cater to active adults. The maintenance-free units vary in...
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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: 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.

Cost of independent living in Woodside, CA

The average cost of senior living in Woodside is $5,745 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include San Bruno, CA with an average of $5,679 per month.

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

Woodside, CA
$5,745/mo
$5,730/mo

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

Woodside, CA
$5,745/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

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

$6,511/mo
Independent Living
$5,745/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,965/mo
Studio
$6,886/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,500/mo
2 Bedroom
$10,845/mo

Senior living costs in Woodside 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: Woodside, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWoodside, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$5,745/mo$4,697/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$5,035/mo$4,503/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$6,511/mo$5,458/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Woodside, CA:$5,745/mo
California:$4,697/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Woodside, CA:$5,035/mo
California:$4,503/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Woodside, CA:$6,511/mo
California:$5,458/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in Woodside, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Woodside 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Woodside, CA$4,310/mo$6,045/mo-28.7%
California$3,692/mo$3,585/mo+3.0%
National$3,246/mo$3,151/mo+3.0%
Woodside, CA
2024 average cost:$4,310/mo
2023 average cost:$6,045/mo
Percent change:-28.7%
California
2024 average cost:$3,692/mo
2023 average cost:$3,585/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
National
2024 average cost:$3,246/mo
2023 average cost:$3,151/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Woodside

Recent reviews for independent living in Woodside

Golden Heritage Living in San Jose, CA

5.0
This place is an excellent facility that specializes in the care of Chinese speaking people. It is well maintained and the staff is always ready to help. My mom lived there until she passed .

Rosemont Gardens in San Leandro, CA

5.0
Excellent caring staff. Clean place. My Auntie [name removed] is here. I visited from Anaheim California. My auntie Husband just passed away. My auntie looked beautiful and happy. I talked with staff and they were very professional

Serra Highlands Senior Living in Daly City, CA

4.0
the community overall. The employees are helpful and the residents are very welcoming. I am very happy to live here and wouldn't change a thing.

Woodside independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Woodside independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Woodside, 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 Woodside 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 Woodside partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Woodside, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.2%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.1%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.1%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.7%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Woodside 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 Woodside communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Woodside, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
30.6%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
27.8%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.9%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Woodside 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 Woodside offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Woodside, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
36.1%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.6%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
19.4%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.7%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.9%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.4%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.6%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.1%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.1%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
36.1%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
22.2%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.2%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.1%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Sunrise of Sunnyvale, Atria Park of San Mateo and BridgePoint at Los Altos are the top-rated independent living facilities near Woodside, California. See full list of communities.
There are 46 independent living facilities near Woodside, California. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Woodside, California are Sunrise of Sunnyvale and Cogir of Fremont Senior Living. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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