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5 Best Independent Living Communities in Moonstone, CA
The cost of independent living in Moonstone is about $3,450 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 5 options. Read 12 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.
As you explore independent living near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Eureka, Arcata and Trinidad.
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Things I would tell others: The free Wi-Fi isn't strong enough to use. You'll need your own Wi-Fi if you want to use it. It is good for basic things on your phone or laptop, but not strong enough to stream...
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.
At Alder Bay, our mission is simple: creating environments where moments of joy, independence, and wellness are the focus each and every day.Alder Bay is the home of a unique, Balance Fitness program designed especially to strengthen the core muscles needed for improved balance and gait. We have...
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We chose Timber Ridge because it is the best option on the north coast here for memory care. The other options around are more of rehab places that are not very good. The facility itself has beautiful...
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.
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The price here is about the same as the others that we looked at. However, everything here is first class! They provide a larger and less cluttered room with a private attached bathroom. They do have a...
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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Cost of independent living in Moonstone, CA
The average cost of senior living in Moonstone is $3,450 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Westhaven-Moonstone, CA with an average of $3,450 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Moonstone, CA vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Moonstone, CA by room type
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Moonstone independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Moonstone independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Moonstone, 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 Moonstone 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 Moonstone partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Moonstone, CANational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
20%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
60%
32.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Moonstone 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 Moonstone communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Moonstone, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
40%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
42.5%
Room service
Room service
40%
36%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
16.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Moonstone 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 Moonstone offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
40%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
60%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
60%
42%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
60%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
60%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
40%
39.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60%
45.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Alder Bay Assisted Living, Timber Ridge at Eureka and Timber Ridge and Renaissance at McKinleyville are the top-rated independent living facilities near Moonstone, California. See full list of communities.
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