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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Port Costa, CA
The cost of independent living in Port Costa is about $5,265 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 30 options. Read 400 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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The meals and dining is getting better and it is a very nice place to live but it is expensive. Based on the experience I have had so far, I would recommend this community to other families
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.
Oakmont of Montecito is a beautiful retirement community set on a verdant property with beautiful views, award-winning cuisine, and a plethora of on-site amenities. Shopping, exquisite dining, the arts, and world-class entertainment are all nearby. In our retirement community, where friends and...
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I have been very happy at The Heritage Downtown. The staff have been wonderful as are the apartment sizes and amenities offered.
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 Heritage Downtown offers active Senior Living within walking distance of the Broadway shopping center and amenities in the heart of Walnut Creek. Enjoy the beautiful swimming pool and sparkling spa, beautiful views from a luxury apartment home. Choose from a variety of floor plans, including...
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21 reviews
Love this place, clean and homey Always immaculate Love the happy friendly staff always greet me by name Excellent quality of care Food is very good. I am a longtime chef. Food is not fancy but very well...
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.
Vista Prado is a secured community specializing in Memory Care assisted living services. Under new ownership, Vista Prado is in the heart of vibrant Vallejo, California and recently underwent a major multi-phase renovation to enhance and upgrade every aspect of community living including interior...
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I work in senior living, so when it was time to help my mother-in-law find a community, we knew exactly what questions to ask and what we were looking for. Cogir of Vallejo Hills fit the bill on all the...
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.
As you approach Cogir of Vallejo Hills, you’ll catch a glimpse of white roses, bright trees, and a beautiful view of Vallejo’s rolling hills. The shingle-style community design is accompanied by stone walking paths, a trickling water fountain, and a mesmerizing courtyard to help round out the...
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12 reviews
The Lodge at Glen Cove has been so wonderful and accepting of my stepdad. It has meant a lot to our family -- and to my stepdad as well!
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.
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Only concern is staff turnover. Kind of high and affecting dining staff in particular. Also changed to less expensive food vendor, so quality of meals dropped a tad. Admin staff are great to work with....
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.
Approaching Cogir of North Bay, you’ll see a vibrant Spanish-style community surrounded by delightful touches of nature. The community boasts stunning views that overlook the Mare Island Straits, Napa River, and Lake Chabot. Situated near expansive parks, residents have a variety of nature...
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34 reviews
All 5 stars. Atria Park of Lafayette is an excellent place. The caregivers were proactive in managing my moms medicines, all staff were very communicative with my family about my moms care. I would...
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.
Atria Park of Lafayette offers all the comforts of home, with just the right amount of care. Our dedicated staff provides 24-hour support to assisted living residents, as well as specialized care for those with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia. With panoramic views of Mount Diablo, spacious...
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9.0
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36 reviews
. I do not regret the decision to move here. The cost and the staff and the pet-friendly environment. My dog really likes it
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.
Truewood by Merrill, Pinole provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment.Perched atop hills overlooking San Francisco bay, you'll love our beautiful views, magnificent facilities and caring staff. Residents also appreciate the convenience of living in a community just...
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9.0
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16 reviews
What really makes Oakmont of Concord stand out from other assisted living facilities is the staff. Our mother was treated like a much loved family member and it made such a difference in the quality of her...
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.
Oakmont of Concord is a lovely retirement community set on a lush campus with beautiful views, industry-renowned dining, and an abundance of on-site amenities. Enjoy Concord’s natural wonders through its extensive park system and close proximity to the breathtaking Markham Nature Park and...
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41 reviews
I like that it is a small community so it's easy for residents to bond. Staff is kind. I also like the location. The things I like least is that they don't have a rolling warmer so food arrives to the table...
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.
Pinole Senior Village is a 72-unit residential care community for seniors with two distinct assisted living communities. Both communities offer choice of accommodations, meals, and senior focused activity programs. The Terrace, with 41 spacious studios, offers a variety of personal care services,...
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They are doing great! Everything is going along just fine. They are very helpful. They are very forthcoming. There have been a few little hiccups and instantly when we brought it up, they were jolly on the...
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.
The tremendous quality of life you will find at Oakwood Senior Home — Vallejo is owed more than anything else to our dedicated staff members and the superior care and services they provide. At Oakwood Senior Home you are assured of the care, respect and enjoyment you deserve. When you choose...
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I have been very impressed with the friendliness, quality of food, cleanliness, and the speed at which a repair gets done . Most importantly, my mother is extremely happy living here!
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.
A vibrant lifestyle is what you’ll experience at Carlton Senior Living Pleasant Hill. We are an award winning senior independent, assisted living community designed with grace and style. It’s easy to make new friends with residents, family and staff at the many social gatherings and fabulous...
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I had never dealt with this before, and Kaiser rocked, Greenridge rocked, and they weren't all perfect, but I would strongly recommend Greendridge to anyone. My goal was to get her into Greenridge assisted...
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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Even though the activities are quite my style they do have a ton of different things for the residents to take advantage of. It had been a positive experience so far and I would recommend the Carlton Senior...
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.
Chateau on Broadway is a lively, activity filled independent living senior community that provides plenty of opportunities to enjoy laughs, fun and life with new friends. The atmosphere is warm and inviting. Residents enjoy a contemporary, urban setting with beautifully landscaped grounds that...
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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.
Live Life Better at Pleasant Hill Manor!This community is conveniently located near entertainment venues, shopping, dining and more.Under new ownership and management, the dedication of the team is reflected in the care taken to help ensure resident's physical, emotional and social needs are...
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The community is wonderful and beautiful. the staff has been awesome to my loved one. My loved one really enjoys the community and the people. The meals are really and there is a variety of options. I...
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.
Carlton Senior Living Downtown Pleasant Hillis a lovely, independent, assisted living and memory care community located in downtown Pleasant Hill area. Built with luxury and comfort perfectly balanced, Carlton is the best choice for many seniors and their families. You will feel right at home in...
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It was a tough decision to bring my mom to a care home as I was the main caretaker. The staff at Greenhills was more than just a care home. They became family and treated my mom as it she was their mom. I...
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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On activities, there are activities available, but my mother has chosen not to engage. That could change, but I can't speak to the quality of the activities. Based on the experience we have had so far, we...
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.
Sycamore Hills by the Bay apartments is the San Francisco Bay Area's newest apartment community for the 55+ senior! Sycamore Hills By the Bay is located in Hercules, CA, and offers convenient access to pubic transportation, shopping, and dining.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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My mother-in-law has been at Gracian in Pleasant Hill for just over a year. We cannot say enough about Gracian Homes and the care they provide our mother. We are welcome to stop by at any time to visit and...
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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.
Cost of independent living in Port Costa, CA
The average cost of senior living in Port Costa is $5,265 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include American Canyon, CA with an average of $5,115 per month.
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What families are saying about independent living in Port Costa
Recent reviews for independent living in Port Costa
Sycamore Hills By the Bay in Hercules, CA
5.0
The only improvement that I can think of that needs to be made at Sycamore Hills By the Bay is there is not enough parking. That is my only complaint about this facility. Everyone is very nice, the facility is really clean. I am really happy with my experience here so far.
Carlton Senior Living Concord
5.0
The facility is very nice, close to stores, shops, parks & movie theatre. Lots of good restaurants near by.
However, food is provided here, sometimes people like to go out to a restaurant. They have a lot of activities to do, a nice variety.
Rosemont Gardens in San Leandro, CA
5.0
Excellent caring staff. Clean place. My Auntie [name removed] is here. I visited from Anaheim California. My auntie Husband just passed away. My auntie looked beautiful and happy. I talked with staff and they were very professional
Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Friendly and welcoming staff. Several reviews highlight the warm and caring nature of the staff at various communities, such as Truewood by Merrill and Cogir of North Bay. Residents and their families express appreciation for the long-term relationships that have been formed, with staff members going above and beyond to make ...
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Variety of engaging activities. Communities like Cogir Vallejo Hills and The Heritage offer a wide range of activities tailored to residents' interests. These include singing, games, social events, gardening classes, and outings to museums and pools, allowing seniors to stay active and engaged.
Well-maintained living spaces. Reviews consistently praise the cleanliness and upkeep of communities, such as Vallejo Hills and Heritage Downtown. Residents mention the pristine bathrooms, renovated patios, and updated living spaces, creating a comfortable and enjoyable environment.
Delicious meals and dining experiences. Throughout reviews, quality food is mentioned as a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. Facilities like Oakmont of Montecito and The Heritage Downtown accommodate dietary restrictions and individual preferences, making mealtimes a delight for residents.
Supportive and caring community atmosphere. Reviews for communities like Cogir Vallejo Hills and Truewood by Merrill emphasize the importance of the social engagement and sense of community. Residents enjoy opportunities to connect with others through activities, meals, and daily interactions.
Professional and responsive staff. Some reviews mention the efficient and helpful nature of the staff at various communities, such as Cogir and Heritage Downtown. Residents appreciate the attention to detail and willingness to address concerns or questions, ensuring a smooth and stress-free living experience.
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Port Costa independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Port Costa independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Port Costa, 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 Port Costa 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 Port Costa partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Availability of select dining options in Port Costa 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 Port Costa communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
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Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Port Costa 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 Port Costa offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
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Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
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Community service programs
Community service programs
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Devotional activities on-site
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Outings / off-site activities
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Piano or organ
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Educational speakers / life long learning
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Clubs / games / karaoke
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Live performances
Live performances
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Dances
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Fitness center
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Fitness classes
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Greenhills Care Home, Oakmont of Montecito and The Heritage Downtown are the top-rated independent living facilities near Port Costa, California. See full list of communities.
There are 30 independent living facilities near Port Costa, California. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Port Costa, California are Greenhills Care Home, The Heritage Downtown and Coterie Cathedral Hill. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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