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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Ladera Ranch, CA

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The cost of independent living in Ladera Ranch is about $4,921 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 40 options. Read 740 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 mother has lived at Sea Bluffs for two months. It has been an excellent choice as I toured five different memory care communities. Since moving in my mom has become very engaged with the several...
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.
"Sea Bluffs is a premier senior living community set on an expansive property in Dana Point with panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean. The location is just minutes from Dana Point Harbor and boasts oceanfront dining, lush landscaping and is only a short distance to many seaside attractions and...
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Vintage Shores independent community does not offer a meal option. The staff are great. The maintenance staff are excellent and timely. The property manager is very good. They offer daily activities for...
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.
Vintage Shores is a 62+ community situated in San Clemente, Orange County, CA. San Clemente is located on the California Coast between San Diego and Los Angeles, providing its residents with a unique opportunity to enjoy all that the area has to offer. Known for its breathtaking views and its...
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I'm quite impressed with La Vida. It was hard for my mom to make the decision to move out of the family home which she had lived in for 50-years. [Name removed] and the staff were always very...
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.
Welcome to Vintage Mission Viejo! Independent Senior Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care in Mission Viejo, California.Make yourself at home at Vintage Mission Viejo in Mission Viejo, California. It’s a friendly, flexible environment that celebrates your individuality and nurtures your soul....
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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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: 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.
Discover the finest in housing at Fountainglen Laguna Niguel Apartments. Perfectly situated in the heart of beautiful Laguna Niguel, you'll discover everything that you love is conveniently close to home! Its ideal location places you minutes away from beaches, universities, commuter friendly...
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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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I would tell others that it is a great community for independent living. It is very secure with a private gate. It is an upscale community. Our experience was during the pandemic. The staff are...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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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One of the women I worked with lived here. She didn't get involved in all of the neighborhoody stuff because she's more of an independent soul, but she said there was a huge sense of community there, which...
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.
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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.
Step into a flower-filled painting by Monet and you've arrived at Aegis of Dana Point. Our serene assisted living community is close to spectacular ocean bluffs and near picturesque Dana Point Harbor, San Juan Capistrano and the pier at San Clemente. Shopping and medical care are close at hand...
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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.
Welcome to FountainGlen FountainGlen managed communities offer a wide variety of spaciously designed one and two-bedroom floor plans. Sizable balconies and patios provide an idyllic setting for coffee and morning paper, or simply enjoy the outdoors from the privacy of your home. An active...
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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.

Cost of independent living in Ladera Ranch, CA

The average cost of senior living in Ladera Ranch is $4,921 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Warm Springs, CA with an average of $3,622 per month.

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

Ladera Ranch, CA
$4,925/mo

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

Ladera Ranch, CA
$4,925/mo
U.S. national average
$4,131/mo

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

$5,999/mo
Independent Living
$4,925/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,026/mo
Studio
$5,986/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,471/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,425/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,995/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Ladera Ranch over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Ladera Ranch

Recent reviews for independent living in Ladera Ranch

Kirkwood Orange

5.0
My loved one received excellent, loving care from the Kirkwood family. I highly recommend this facility. The staff is very responsive to all my concerns. I highly recommend this facility. My loved one was very happy there.

Clearwater at North Tustin

5.0
All 5's! But we had to take my dad out because he escaped from the fenced memory care area by going around a corner, dragging a bench to the fence and using it to climb over the fence. He is very spry. The found him wandering in the parking lot and ascertained what happened from security camera ...
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Atria San Juan in San Juan Capistrano, CA

5.0
My Dad moved into Atria San Juan. The past year he has declined dramatically. Basically not doing anything at home. We moved him into a Studio. His life is back. He is out everyday. Sitting outside watching the golfers next door. Always sitting with other residents. Eating good meals. He lives ...
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Ladera Ranch independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ladera Ranch independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ladera 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 Ladera 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 Ladera Ranch partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ladera Ranch, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
35.1%
20.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
48.6%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
45.9%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
59.5%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
29.7%
9.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Ladera 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 Ladera Ranch communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ladera Ranch, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
51.4%
36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
54.1%
43.7%
Room service
Room service
48.6%
37.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
32.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ladera 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 Ladera Ranch offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
54.1%
45%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
43.2%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
45.9%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
59.5%
48%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
56.8%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
67.6%
54.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
48.6%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
43.2%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
54.1%
41.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
56.8%
47.3%
Live performances
Live performances
54.1%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
40.5%
32.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
43.2%
39.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
56.8%
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Sunrise of Orange, Atria San Juan and Atria Golden Creek are the top-rated independent living facilities near Ladera Ranch, California. See full list of communities.

There are 40 independent living facilities near Ladera Ranch, California. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Ladera Ranch, California are Atria Golden Creek, Oakmont of Orange and Vista Corona Senior Living. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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