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The cost of independent living in South San Jose Hills is about $3,904 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 84 options. Read 1482 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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7 reviews
After searching for the perfect place for my dad we finally found Country View and it is better than we expected. The staff is amazing, friendly, attentive, and they care. My dad enjoys the food and...
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.
Country View Retirement HomeThe Country View Retirement Home can be found in beautiful, sunny West Covina, California. The city is located in Los Angeles and has a well manicured lawn and plenty of space to roam and explore the beautiful environment that surrounds our retirement community. Your...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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Serento is a wonderful place for my mom. The staff is attentive and the physical environment is attractive and fun. They have many daily activities and musical guests. The staff always decorates beautifully...
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.
It’s good to be home.At our CCRC or Continuing Care Retirement Community, in San Dimas, California, you can live a worry-free, independent lifestyle. You’ll have the care you need when you need it with assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing all on one campus. Live well and age well...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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7.3
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42 reviews
always smiles & helpful. they always find me for my meds. The nurse is very helpful & follows up. dinner time is too early for me by ~ 2 hrs. Lunch is my only meal and is fine but I make a snack in 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.
When you turned 70, did your passions fade? We didn’t think so. Family. Hobbies. Travel. If anything, age strengthens those interests. But as you get older, you sometimes need a little help. At our Assisted Living community in Whittier, California, just southeast of Los Angeles, you’ll have...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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7.3
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46 reviews
Serento Rosa is a beautiful place and a great place to live. Regarding the food - the menu is not the best and could be improved. But the people there are great.
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.
Live your life your way and never stop growing.Our community in Yorba Linda, California, is a continuing care retirement community or CCRC, which means you’ll have the lifestyle you want, plus care if you need it with assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing all on one campus. With...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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7.2
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17 reviews
The staff and director are excellent. The corporate entity is too concerned with how things look. Budgets for flowers and balloons and white table cloths instead of quality food. Has not increased food...
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 Fullerton is a lovely retirement community set on a lush campus with beautiful views, industry-renowned dining, and an abundance of on-site amenities. We are also within walking distance of shopping, fine dining, the arts, and world-class entertainment. In our retirement community,...
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This is a great facility, we have no complaints so far! Though my loved one needs specialized care, there are several staff members and nurses who visit my loved one regularly and cater to his needs and...
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.
Property Description: Ages 62 and Older, Vintage Canyon features contemporary one and two bedroom apartment homes. Elevator access is available to each floor of this three-story community, with a conveniently located laundry facility on each floor. Lush landscaping, controlled access buildings...
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27 reviews
They have raised the price 2 years in a row, $[removed] each year! It's getting very hard to pay for in my situation. It always seems clean whenever I'm there, it doesn't smell like I've experienced in other...
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.
We offer a home like setting and cheerful smiles from our professional staff who greet you everyday. Our caring staff offers the assistance you need while respecting your independence. Our peaceful setting, restaurant style dining experience, activities and beautiful setting combine to create a...
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My mom has been here for at least 10 years. Everyone who works here is always so friendly, helpful, nice and kind, not only to mom but to me as well. My mind is at ease when I am not with my mom. I...
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.
Park Vista Assisted Living has a total of 54 apartments with 7 distinctive floor plans, some with lovely garden views, others with a private balcony overlooking the courtyard fountain.Customized care adapts to the needs of your loved one...Park Vista provides a home for your aging family members,...
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18 reviews
They are all very friendly. They are a little pricey but they are still very nice. We picked this community, because my loved one liked the community. It feels like the food takes longer to get, but 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.
"Oakmont of Whittier 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 near by. In our retirement community, where friends and...
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9 reviews
The overall experience has been good. The facility is clean and well maintained. Everyone is very friendly. My friend is only 66 and has progressive Multiple Sclerosis. She's happy and the staff will...
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.
A Splendor Senior Living A Splendor Senior Living Community is located in 'the pride of the foothills' in Glendora, California, just minutes away from the historical route 66. Residents will get to capture a stunning view of the mountains or enjoy the stars that fill up the night's sky from the...
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The food needs some work with more variety and keeping it warm. It's always cold. My dad complains a lot. And although my dad won't join the activities. The residents want more movie nights and holiday...
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.
Westminster Gardens in Duarte, California is a beautiful, diverse senior living community. Westminster Gardens accommodates seniors at any stage in their lives from home care to assisted living they are able to cater to all of your needs. At Westminster Gardens, your loved ones will be able to...
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My mother lived at Royal Oaks for the last 10 years of her life(95 years young). Facilities are well kept, particularly when any flu or cold is going around. Royal Oaks reacted immediately to the current...
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.
Royal Oaks offers a peaceful oasis for seniors looking to enjoy California retirement living at its finest. Tucked away in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains along historic Route 66, our community is just minutes from major freeways and all of the cultural and recreational attractions of...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
8.2
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5 reviews
Under staffed but they did their best. There was talk about the person who was supposed to be in charge. Was not there anymore but they still had her name on the paperwork. My dad was in the memory care...
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.
Here at Roosevelt Gardens we place special emphasis on the right of each resident to receive compassionate care in a manner which preserves individual’s dignity. Staff is trained to understand each resident’s physical, cognitive, emotional needs and challenges. Families learn effective ways in...
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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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.
Vintage GardensVintage Gardens is a senior housing community located in West Covina, Los Angeles County, CA. Enjoy beautiful California weather all year and take in the beautiful backdrop of sunny California. Covina is also a great location for shopping, entertainment community activities, and...
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.
Alterra Wynwood is an assisted living residence that is purposefully designed to meet the needs of the frail elderly in a comfortable, home-like environment. Alterra Wynwood features a “neighborhood” concept, with six small neighborhoods of resident rooms clustered around dining and living...
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: 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: 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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The caregivers are on top of things and my dad is getting good care. The food is good and they offer different choices. They have a piano room, television room and other activities available. They keep 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.
Whitten Heights Assisted Living and Memory care is family owned and operated. Our community is nestled in La Habra with access to nearby shopping. We have been in business for over 30 years. We currently provided Independent, Assisted and Heritage Living. Our Heritage living program is for those...
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: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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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To me, they were very reliable. They kept communication going between myself and what was going on with my loved one. I would recommend it. It was difficult to move in during quarantine, but during that...
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.
Retirement Living-A true retirement center empowers you to retire from some of the daily chores of laundry, cooking and cleaning so you can truly relax and spend your time however you choose. Assisted Living-Many of us need a hand with everyday activities as we get older. We want you to be safe...
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.
Cost of independent living in South San Jose Hills, CA
The average cost of senior living in South San Jose Hills is $3,904 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pomona, CA with an average of $3,657 per month.
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What families are saying about independent living in South San Jose Hills
Recent reviews for independent living in South San Jose Hills
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.
La Posada Assisted Living and Memory Care in Whittier, CA
5.0
Everything seems to rate a 10. With the exception of house cleaning.
My sister notices when my mom's recliner is up there's stuff under it and around.
As for myself when I've called about issues I haven't gotten a call back or I have to call again to have the director call me back.
My ...
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Westminster Terrace Senior Living
5.0
It's been a much better experience than I thought. Mom has been happy with the food, activities, and staff. Yes, I'd absolutely recommend to others.
South San Jose Hills independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South San Jose Hills independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South San Jose Hills, 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 South San Jose Hills 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 South San Jose Hills partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
24.7%
20.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
43.8%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
39.7%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
46.6%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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9.7%
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Availability of select dining options in South San Jose Hills 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 South San Jose Hills communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
38.4%
36.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
39.7%
43.7%
Room service
Room service
38.4%
37.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in South San Jose Hills 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 South San Jose Hills offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
42.5%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.4%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.5%
32.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.6%
48%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
43.8%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.9%
54.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.4%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34.2%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38.4%
41.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.8%
47.3%
Live performances
Live performances
42.5%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
31.5%
32.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Sunrise of Orange, Sunrise of Yorba Linda and Merrill Gardens at Rancho Cucamonga are the top-rated independent living facilities near South San Jose Hills, California. See full list of communities.
There are 84 independent living facilities near South San Jose Hills, California. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in South San Jose Hills, California are Merrill Gardens at Rancho Cucamonga, Sunrise of Yorba Linda and Atria Golden Creek. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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