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The cost of independent living in Vernalis is about $2,969 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 30 options. Read 350 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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Photo of Valley Comfort Assisted Living
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My husband was previously a resident at Valley Comfort Assisted Living and the overall experience with this facility was great. The facility was always clean. Everyone was friendly and helpful. 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.
Valley Comfort is a family owned and operated community for the elderly. The first facility was opened in February 1989 starting out as a six bed home. Glenda Gaither’s grandmother had suffered a stroke in 1987 and was moved into a nursing home in Fresno, after her aunt could no longer provide...
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Photo of The Park at Modesto
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44 Floor plans available
9.4
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13 reviews
9.4
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I find most of the staff is so kind and helpful. The girls in the Bistro are excellent workers and friendly. I cannot say enough kind words about them. The girl in the dining room (morning) is so kind and...
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.
Photo of Truewood by Merrill, Modesto
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66 Floor plans available
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9.3
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I am there twice a week. I talk to my father every day at 10:00 AM. I interact with all the people that live there. It is a very great place. They are so helpful and friendly really great with their...
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, Modesto provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment.Nestled in the north end of San Joaquin Valley, you'll look forward to enjoying perfect weather most of the year at Truewood by Merrill, Modesto. We're conveniently close to Modesto, a charming...
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9.2
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5 on everything. Very positive experience. Great value and excellent care received. Would definitely recommend Hospitality House to others.
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 Hospitality House offers assisted living at its finest, at a cost you can afford. The Hospitality House is a locally owned and operated business. It is our commitment to provide our residents with the utmost compassionate care and at the same time keep your cost of living at a price you can...
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44 Floor plans available
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8.6
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The staff is very friendly and helpful. Overall we were pleased with the facility. The only issue we ever had was when the elevator closest to my mom's room was broken for a week. I would recommend Cogir on...
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.
Cogir of Manteca is an exceptional senior living community in Manteca, California. Located in the heart of California's Central Valley, Manteca is a vibrant city just a short drive from Yosemite National Park, San Francisco, Wine Country and historic Gold Country. Residents enjoy our proximity to...
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Photo of Manteca Assisted Living
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8.5
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Almost all of the staff really care about their job and want our experience to be the best possible. Thus when a particular service is overwhelmed, other staff members or management jump in to help.
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.
Manteca Assisted Living is conveniently located across the street from Diamond Oaks Park, our residents enjoy picnic lunches and barbecues while watching the playground, baseball fields and basketball courts come alive with families.Our community at Manteca offers a choice of 114 villa apartments...
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Photo of The Commons at Union Ranch
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55 Floor plans available
8.0
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22 reviews
8.0
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They are very helpful in making sure they are a good fit. Lots of activities and the residents are given a lot of attention. It's clean and has a warm home like feeling. We picked this community because of...
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 Commons at Union Ranch, located in beautiful Manteca, California, is an excellent senior living community, which focuses on enhancing quality of life, while providing residents with caring assistance and companionship. As our loved ones age, there comes a time when it may be necessary to...
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33 Floor plans available
7.9
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32 reviews
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I would say it is a nice place but it is a little pricey depending on one's needs. I do think they need more caregivers on staff than what they have. If you need special assistance it does come with 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.
At Dale Commons, our senior living community strives to provide the platform upon which residents can navigate their days and live their lives with freedom, compassion, respect, and delight. Senior residents in our independent and Assisted Living community can leave the obligations of household...
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22 Floor plans available
7.9
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62 reviews
7.9
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I would recommend Brookdale to others. They have caring staff. We picked this community because of the location, affordability and activites.
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.
When you join our assisted living and memory care community in Tracy, Calif., you, as an assisted living resident, can jump into a busy social calendar and a life of leisure and independence while still receiving the personal assistance you need. Should your needs change over time, and you...
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I thought the quality of care was excellent. The facility was very clean and the staff were friendly. My husbands was a big foody and the chef came and talked to him to get his opinion about what spices to...
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.
"Passionate Care"Kiernan Village Assisted Living is a 32 bed facility offering twenty four hour care and supervision for ambulatory and non ambulatory residents. Our mission is to provide each resident quality care and comfort in a restful and home-like setting. Staff at Kiernan Village are...
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Photo of Tracy Garden Apartments
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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This community has large rooms and it is clean. The staff is nice. This community seems to fit with mom's personality. The community has a homey feeling to it. This community is a little more expensive than...
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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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.
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.
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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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: 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.
Vintage Faire ResidentialLocated right in the heart of Modesto, CA, Vintage Faire Residential boasts a quaint, country atmosphere with all the right modern amenities. In fact, you may feel like you’ve stepped back in time when you look at the decor of this beautiful home. With gorgeous outdoor...
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: 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: 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 Vernalis, CA

The average cost of senior living in Vernalis is $2,969 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Newman, CA with an average of $2,531 per month.

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

Vernalis, CA
$2,969/mo
$3,960/mo
$3,239/mo

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

Vernalis, CA
$2,969/mo
U.S. national average
$4,023/mo

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

$3,768/mo
Independent Living
$2,969/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,078/mo
Studio
$4,461/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,918/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,029/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,200/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Vernalis over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Vernalis

Recent reviews for independent living in Vernalis

Stacie's Chalet - Modesto

4.9
We moved my mother to the memory care wing here on July 10th. I have been exceptionally happy with every aspect of the facility and staff. The food is very good and nutritious with fresh vegetables and fruit regularly. The staff are compassionate and kind and treat the residents like family. I ...
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Manteca Assisted Living

4.3
I only visit one to two times a week and my person has had numerous strokes. She is not able to eat "normal" meals and has had some serious physical disabilities. However I will say that she calls Prestige Assisted Living "home" and does seem really happy there. I have already recommend the ...
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Truewood by Merrill, Modesto

5.0
Truewood by Merrill Modesto is a beautiful place. It is a great place and my loved one is so happy to be there. The people are friendly. It is free to have small dogs, what a great gift for anyone much less an older person. The place smells fresh and it is always clean, spotless. The rooms are ...
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Vernalis independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Vernalis independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Vernalis, 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 Vernalis 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 Vernalis partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Vernalis, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.5%
19.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.2%
32.9%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
30.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20.8%
32.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.3%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Vernalis 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 Vernalis communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Vernalis, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20.8%
35.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.5%
42%
Room service
Room service
29.2%
35.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.5%
16.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Vernalis 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 Vernalis offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Vernalis, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
43.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12.5%
27.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20.8%
31.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
47.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.7%
48.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
37.5%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
41.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.7%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
40.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.5%
46.1%
Live performances
Live performances
37.5%
45.7%
Dances
Dances
12.5%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
38.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
45.5%
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Stratford at Beyer Park, Valley Comfort Assisted Living and The Park at Modesto are the top-rated independent living facilities near Vernalis, California. See full list of communities.

There are 30 independent living facilities near Vernalis, California. See the full list.

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