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The cost of independent living in Interlaken is about $4,998 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 10 options. Read 57 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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My grandmother moved into Merrill Gardens in Gilroy last year. The community has been newly remodeled and it’s absolutely beautiful. The staff is also wonderful and she has made lots of great new friends....
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.
Merrill Gardens at Gilroy is a gated senior community set on a tranquil five-acre tract near downtown Gilroy. Enjoy a plethora of relaxing activities and attractions — art and food festivals, boating, hiking areas, golf and shopping. The team provides a high level of services in addition to...
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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.
Aegis of Aptos is one of the Santa Cruz areas newest assisted living communities. Located just minutes from beautiful Monterey Bay, Aegis provides high quality assisted living services in a specially designed environment. Innovative programs, and high staffing ratios enable us to provide the...
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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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WHEN VISITING MY GRANDFATHER I WAS GREETED WITH A SMILE AND WAS DELIGHTED TO SEE HOW CLEAN THE FACILITY WAS. EVERYONE I PASSED HAD A SMILE AND WAS SUPER NICE MY GRANDFATHER LOOKED SO HAPPY AND WAS ENJOYING...
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.
Montecito Manor Montecito Manor is an assisted living community located in the scenic mountainside town of Watsonville, Santa Cruz County, California. This residence is a specialized memory care center for seniors living with dementia and Alzheimer's. The center is near Flodberg Park and several...
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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.
Valley Heights, a privately owned “Apartment Community” for Independent Seniors, provides accommodation and services to meet the needs and expectations of active seniors. Valley Heights provides services that eliminate the time consuming tasks of everyday life. Our clean, spacious apartments come...
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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: 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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Cost of independent living in Interlaken, CA

The average cost of senior living in Interlaken is $4,998 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hollister, CA with an average of $4,101 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Interlaken, CA vs. nearby cities

Interlaken, CA
$4,998/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Interlaken, CA vs. the state and national average

Interlaken, CA
$4,998/mo
U.S. national average
$4,130/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Interlaken vs. other types of senior living

$6,314/mo
Independent Living
$4,998/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Interlaken, CA by room type

Semi-Private
$5,850/mo
Studio
$5,335/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,650/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,300/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Interlaken over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Interlaken

Recent reviews for independent living in Interlaken

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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Westmont of Morgan Hill

4.5
In August, we will have been in residence at Westmont for nine years. The Facility Director, was first to greet us, and he made us feel very welcome. We were initially attracted by the beauty of the facility and its location in Morgan Hill Since then, we have become even more fond of the ...
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Carlton Senior Living San Jose

4.0
My relative is doing fine at Carlton Senior Living San Jose. It has been going well for him and has been getting a positive experience.

Interlaken independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Interlaken independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Interlaken, 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 Interlaken 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 Interlaken partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Interlaken, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.1%
20.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
22.2%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
22.2%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.2%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.1%
9.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Interlaken 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 Interlaken communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Interlaken, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
22.2%
36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.2%
43.7%
Room service
Room service
22.2%
37.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.2%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Interlaken 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 Interlaken offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Interlaken, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
22.2%
45%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.2%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.1%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
22.2%
48%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
22.2%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
22.2%
54.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22.2%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
11.1%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.2%
41.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
22.2%
47.3%
Live performances
Live performances
22.2%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
22.2%
32.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
22.2%
46.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Madonna Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care, Westmont of Morgan Hill and Ivy Park at San Jose are the top-rated independent living facilities near Interlaken, California. See full list of communities.

There are 10 independent living facilities near Interlaken, California. See the full list.

The best independent living facility near you in Interlaken, California is Westmont of Morgan Hill. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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