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Assisted living costs in Harvard average about $3,626 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 22 communities in Harvard. Our detailed directory has 339 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

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66 Floor plans available
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Only thing I can say. The rates keep going up, it's getting a little expensive to stay there now. Hopefully, it'll work out. my dad like staying there. Staff is great, really good to my dad
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.
Located in Victorville, just 70 miles northeast of Los Angeles in the High Dessert, Sterling Inn is a blended community offering Independent and Assisted Living. This setting provides a continuum of care that may allow residents to age in place in their familiar surroundings. Comfort and...
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I would say I felt very at home and confident that my mom was being taken care of with friendly care workers and med-techs. People in the offices were very helpful and friendly and took the time with you....
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.
Whispering Winds of Apple Valley Assisted Living is located at the southern edge of the Mojave Desert, with views of both the San Gabriel and San Bernardino Mountains. We enjoy close to perfect weather year-round and are conveniently nearby by many shops, restaurants and parks.Our community's...
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You can take a patient to a hospital and get the symptoms diagnosed and remedied. Valley Crest listens to the patient and loves their residents, the results are amazing. The fact that your loved one is in a...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Valley Crest Memory Care located in Apple Valley, California, offers a distinctive approach to specialized memory care. We provide a safe, secure and compassionate home for your loved one. From cozy rooms, to peaceful gardens and home-cooked meals, you have peace of mind knowing your loved one is...
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44 Floor plans available
9.2
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Sierra Vista is a very nice place to stay. The staff is very helpful and the facility is very clean and orderly and everybody is always willing to help whatever you need done. I would highly recommend Sierra...
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.
Located in the thriving High Desert community of Victorville, California, Sierra Vista Independent & Assisted Living is a full-service, resort-style retirement community. Sierra Vista Independent & Assisted Living is close to major shopping malls, three hospitals and the best medical offices and...
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What sticks out the most about Alpha Homecare is that is truly feels like home. The room sizes for residents in memory care are very spacious. I would definitely recommend this facility to other families...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Skyline VillaSkyline Villa is located in Apple Valley, CA in San Bernardino County. This residential care home provides you with a good place to live in an area that offers views that are breathtaking. Apple Valley is located on the southern edge of the Mojave Desert, and it provides you with a...
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Sterling Commons has been the best place for my Dad. The people are so nice and kind to my Dad. They have been very helpful to my sister and myself. I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Sterling Commons is just five miles east of Interstate 15, nestled in the High Desert community of Victorville. Only a stones throw from the prestigious Spring Valley Lake, Sterling Commons offers beautiful views of the picturesque Victor Valley and the surrounding mountains. Sterling Commons...
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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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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Rimrock Residential Care HomeRimrock Residential Care is a home located in Apple Valley, CA and is licensed by the State of California. Our charming, warm and loving one-story home is in a residential neighborhood conveniently located near shopping centers and restaurants. Rimrock is designed for...
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This facility is very beautiful, elegant, and wonderful. I think it is as nice as some of the most expensive facilities. It is a smaller community and the staff members treat her like a queen. My mom has a...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
In need of tender care...Agape Senior Care Home accomplishes its mission by rendering services to:- Seniors requiring assistance with activities of daily living- Individuals who are confined due to illness or disability- Individuals who are neurologically impaired with related conditions-...
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My mother-in-law is finally getting used to Crystal Garden. She is perfectly happy over there. I visit her every day. It is an open door policy. It is always clean, they aren't hiding anything. They are...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Crystal Garden RCFELLC is a senior care home located in the amazing Apple Valley, California, in San Bernardino County. We are proud of our geographical location as it is striking and makes life worth living. The infrastructures available contribute to the fabulous living in our community. They...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Village Home Care offer Private and Shared Rooms for long-term care or respite stays. We have plenty of common areas for socializing and recreational activities. We also provide 3 delicious and nutritious meals and snacks daily. Special diets prescribed by a physician are also available. ...
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Our experience here was excellent, they were outstanding at everything. Although my dad was bedridden, they encouraged him to do PT. The staff were very committed to what they were doing, it was not just a...
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Seegal Residential Care is an assisted living for seniors.  It is a licensed facility (license # 366412436).  At SEEGAL, you will find great service and personalized care, from light support to daily comprehensive care with all assisted living services. We offer a quality care and...
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They are actually pretty amazing. They have more one-on-one time which is better than some of the really big facilities can offer. The direct care is what a person with Alzheimer’s actually needs. The food...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Located in beautiful Maryland, Mission of Love prides itself on providing your elderly family member with quality care. Our highly trained staff understand what your family is going through and strive to make your experience with us a good one. Senior care services are provided to the community...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.

Cost of assisted living in Harvard, CA

The average cost of senior living in Harvard is $3,626 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lavic, CA with an average of $2,728 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Harvard, CA vs. nearby cities

Harvard, CA
$3,626/mo
$3,346/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Harvard, CA vs. the state and national average

Harvard, CA
$3,626/mo
U.S. national average
$4,732/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Harvard vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$3,626/mo
$5,759/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Harvard, CA by room type

Semi-Private
$3,527/mo
Private
$3,650/mo
Studio
$4,292/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,924/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,836/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$33,550/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Harvard over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Harvard, CA

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Harvard.

What families are saying about assisted living in Harvard

Recent reviews for assisted living in Harvard

Sterling Inn in Victorville, CA

5.0
The staff at Sterling Inn are very helpful during the move in as well as for daily living. This is my parents favorite of the places they've lived from Ohio to Las Vegas to Victorville, Ca.

Knolls West Convalescent Hospital in Victorville, CA

4.3
My mother-in-law was there for rehab. I though the care was good. She's kind of a hypochondriac but my wife thought the care was good too. It was all very good, I thought. It was clean. They had activities for the people if the wanted to take part. She took part a couple and I think she enjoyed ...
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Whispering Winds of Apple Valley Assisted Living and Memory Care

4.6
I am speaking for the Memory Care part of Whispering Winds of Apple Valley, so it is a little different than Assisted Living. That has been an adjustment for my mom, as it is secured doors in the Memory Care Center. Coming from an Independent Living community, she has had a challenging time, but ...
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Harvard review score based on 52 family reviews

9.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 52 reviews of 18 Harvard assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Harvard review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Harvard review score compared against nearby cities

9.2
Harvard, CA18 facilities
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Fort Irwin, CA1 facilities
9.1
Barstow, CA34 facilities

Review subcategories for Harvard assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 52 reviews of 18 Harvard assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Harvard resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Harvard, CA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.7
4.5
Friendliness
4.8
4.6
Care services
4.5
4.2
Staff
4.8
4.5
Meals & dining
4.2
4.1
Activities
4.0
4.1
Value for cost*
4.4
4.1
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Harvard assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Harvard assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Harvard, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Harvard assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Harvard that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Harvard, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
50%
52.1%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
5.6%
33.3%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
77.8%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
55.6%
56.5%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
11.1%
29.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
77.8%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
55.6%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
66.7%
53.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Harvard assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Harvard Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Harvard, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
38.9%
51%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
22.2%
32%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.3%
40.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.1%
13.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Harvard assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Harvard partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Harvard, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.7%
26.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.8%
39.8%
No sugar
No sugar
27.8%
36.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
55.6%
35%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.1%
13.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Harvard assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Harvard communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Harvard, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
11.1%
30.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.8%
41.7%
Room service
Room service
22.2%
35.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.1%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Harvard assisted 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 assisted living communities in Harvard offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Harvard, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
22.2%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.7%
30.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
5.6%
29.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.9%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
48.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.4%
52.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22.2%
40.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
11.1%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.2%
37.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
46.1%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
29.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.1%
24.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
45.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Harvard

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about California assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Harvard protect seniors.

Learn about California Assisted Living regulations

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There are 22 assisted living facilities near Harvard, California. See the full list.

The best assisted living facility near you in Harvard, California is Whispering Winds of Apple Valley Assisted Living and Memory Care. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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