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The cost of independent living in Mountain Center is about $3,601 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 23 options. Read 668 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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Dad moved in a few months ago and he is doing very well. He likes the food and has made some new friends. I can't say enough about the great caring staff as they really care about their residents. We made a...
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.
Atria Palm Desert is a stylish pet-friendly independent and assisted living community just minutes from the exclusive boutiques, restaurants and galleries of El Paseo Drive. Featuring stunning mountain views, a heated pool, delicious meals served restaurant-style daily, and an exquisite barbecue...
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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.
Residents at Atria Hacienda assisted living community enjoy the Bistro Grill for casual dining, a dedicated theater with cinema-style seating, a custom-designed fitness center, a luxurious spa, and an enhanced Life Guidance memory care neighborhood for residents with Alzheimer's or dementia. Our...
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22 Floor plans available
9.5
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Two of mom's rings were stolen while she was at this facility, the air conditioning in community areas (not patient rooms) has been out for months! I only found about about this when I spoke with the staff...
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.
Pacifica Senior Living Palm Springs offers assisted living and memory care in a lovely residential neighborhood just a few blocks away from downtown Palm Springs. We are across the street from Sunrise Park and the Palm Springs Library. Our community is set on 4.5 beautiful acres with beautiful...
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The admin of The Camelot were so incredibly considerate and helpful when I had to find a place for my aunt in hospice. They worked very quickly to help get a room ready. Was very thorough in explaining what...
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.
The Camelot provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Nestled in the heart of Hemet, you'll love your tastefully elegant new home in one of the fastest growing counties in the US. We're close to shopping, healthcare, dining and wonderful regional attractions.
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They were very responsive to family members inquiries We were there often and affirmed the staff often. Some went the extra mile in caring for my mom.
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.
Pacifica Hemet offers assisted living and memory care in the heart of the Island Empire. With small-town appeal and lovely views of the San Bernardino Mountains, we are the perfect place to call home. We are just an hour from the Pacific Ocean, where we occasionally go to spend a day at the...
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Hacienda Senior Living in Hemet is a wonderful place. Staff is attentive and awesome. I highly recommend the facility for a senior loved one.
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.
Hacienda Senior Living is located in a valley nestled between Southern California's San Jacinto Mountains and the City of Hemet, California, is the ideal lifestyle solution for senior residents with individual and unique needs. Our Passion is to create an environment where your well-being is at...
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The building is always clean and smells nice. Staff is friendly and very attentive to my needs. They always make sure I have what I need. Activities are fun.
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.
Welcome to Yorkshire HouseAt Yorkshire, we will help you find the best living plan designed for you or your loved one. Whether they need Memory care, Assisted Living, Board and Care, Hospice Care and even Respite Care, we’re committed to providing the highest quality of life.Our MissionAt...
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What our family likes the most about Windsor Court Assisted Living is how nice and friendly their staff team is. There are a lot of activities for the residents to participate in, the food is good and it is...
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.
Most upscale Assisted living community in Palm Springs. We have been the leader in the area for the last 25 years. Gracious dining, amenities like no other in Palm Springs. Mountain views, pool views, city views. Walk to restaurants, stores, coffee shops, park, senior center...
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I've had a great experience with Stonewall Gardens. All the staff is always there to help. The activities are set for the specific needs of the residents and socialization is encouraged. Everyone is so...
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.
Stonewall Gardens Assisted Living is an assisted living community located in Palm Springs and was created especially for LGBT seniors and friends. Our passion is to create an environment where your well-being is at the center of everything we do. Stonewall Gardens offers a wide range of services...
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[Name removed] was very kind, outgoing and knowledgeable when I toured this community for my elderly relative. He felt welcomed and chose to reside in an independent living apartment. The community was...
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.
Vista Montana Senior Living is nestled in the heart of the San Jacinto Valley just minutes from Hemet Valley Hospital, and close to restaurants and shopping. We offer both Independent Living and Assisted Living services which are provided in two separate buildings. Established in 2013, we have...
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My elderly aunt has lived an independent life filled with travel and adventure. I am her only local family and I travel extensively for my work. So when it came time to find a residence that would aid my...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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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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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This is a very nice community. I highly recommend it for the great staff and the excellent meals that they give my mom. They offer a variety of activities to choose from. They show that they care about the...
Provides: Assisted 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.
Hallmark Assisted Living of Palm SpringsHallmark Assisted Living of Palm Springs is the kind of assisted living communities that allows its residents to enjoy the kind of freedom that they deserve. Located in the beautiful desert resort city of Palm Springs, CA, this community is just a mile from...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted 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.
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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.
Catalina Gardens offers single story apartments designed for adults 55+. This small friendly, 30 unit apartment community is set among private courtyards lined with roses. Palm trees and lush landscaping provide a quiet, peaceful atmosphere. We offer the largest floor plans for seniors in Hemet...
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.
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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.
Hemet Valley’s Best Kept Secret, Hillside Park Apartments, a gorgeous garden community in a lush park like setting, with meandering pathways, sculpted landscape and spectacular panoramic mountain views. Nestled in the quaint Hemet Valley, it is a perfect place for active 55+ adults to call...

Cost of independent living in Mountain Center, CA

The average cost of senior living in Mountain Center is $3,601 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lake Riverside, CA with an average of $2,843 per month.

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

Mountain Center, CA
$3,601/mo

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

Mountain Center, CA
$3,601/mo
U.S. national average
$4,021/mo

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

$4,283/mo
Independent Living
$3,601/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,209/mo
Studio
$3,330/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,949/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,099/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Mountain Center over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Mountain Center

Recent reviews for independent living in Mountain Center

Atria Rancho Mirage

4.1
I would say it is overall average. Sometimes short staffed. Some of the landscape has been removed and not replaced. Rent increased by $400 after the first year. Since I haven't lived in another living facility, I don't really have anything to compare. Overall would probably recommend.

Pacifica Senior Living Hemet

3.8
Facility is average, staff... I have not much interaction with. My sister works with the Staff. I pretty much just visit and bring things as needed. They need more activities. My mom says she pretty much just sits in her room and watches TV between meals.

Revel Palm Desert

5.0
I have been a resident of Revel Palm Desert for about 18 months. It is exactly what I want in an independent experience. I have all the services I need. It is truly an independent place. I have great kitchen facility if I wish . It’s something I thought I would use but don’t. I fix breakfast ...
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Mountain Center independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mountain Center independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mountain Center, 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 Mountain Center 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 Mountain Center partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Mountain Center, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.6%
19.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
41.2%
32.9%
No sugar
No sugar
41.2%
30.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
47.1%
32.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.9%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Mountain Center 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 Mountain Center communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Mountain Center, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
29.4%
35.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
17.6%
42%
Room service
Room service
41.2%
35.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.9%
16.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mountain Center 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 Mountain Center offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Mountain Center, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
41.2%
43.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41.2%
27.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.6%
31.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52.9%
47.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
52.9%
48.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52.9%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29.4%
41.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
29.4%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23.5%
40.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
52.9%
46.1%
Live performances
Live performances
47.1%
45.7%
Dances
Dances
29.4%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.8%
38.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
52.9%
45.5%
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Atria Palm Desert, Atria Hacienda and Revel Palm Desert are the top-rated independent living facilities near Mountain Center, California. See full list of communities.

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