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Photo of Brookdale Brookhurst
1111 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
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Sales staff, and nursing director have been wonderful. My sister loves their Wednesday activities. We are working out kinks in the personal care schedule but otherwise very happy.
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.
Designed With You In MindWhen you move into our assisted living and memory care community in Westminster, California, you trade in the stress of things like cooking, cleaning and home maintenance for an active and vibrant lifestyle. This is your chance to say farewell to all the mundane tasks...
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9.4
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Capistrano Senior Living is a first rate assisted living facility. The accommodations, activities and dining options are tailored to the general groups needs as well as each individual's interests. The staff...
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.
Do more of what you love every day.Our community in San Juan Capistrano, 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.Along with our...
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1313 Floor plans available
9.5
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Overall experience - Could not be better. Cleanliness - Great Staff- Very friendly Quality of care - Absolutely no problems Admin staff - Helpfull and willing to do whatever is required. Meals - Very good...
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.
Experience Life at Emerald CourtEvery day at Emerald Court is a delight, with a central location close to everything and a variety of services, including wellness programs and social activities to complete the experience. Emerald Court has been in Anaheim for 28 years. Many of our staff have...
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22 Floor plans available
9.5
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37 reviews
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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.
Trade home maintenance for more time to do what you want to do. Our independent living community in Torrance, California has several floor plans to choose from, including studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom options, so you’ll be able to find the just the right pet-friendly apartment to fit...
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1111 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.2
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Everyone is super helpful, the facility is extremely clean and organized, and conveniently located. Yes, we would recommend Woodbridge Terrace of Irvine community to other families based on the experience so...
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.
ASSISTED LIVING/ENHANCED CARE/ MEMORY CARElocated in Woodbridge Irvine, close to shopping and freeways.ASSISTED LIVINGEnjoy more of what you love with personalized care and professional support at Woodbridge Terrace of Irvine. Our attentive and dedicated caregivers understand that every resident...
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Hollenbeck Palms provided movers. This made the move easier. A move to a CCRC is a big change. My adaptive nature has helped me adjust. With meals being provided, this is practically no maintenance. Love...
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.
A Retirement Oasis Since 1890Hollenbeck Palms, set in a garden campus of eight and a half acres, is the premier retirement destination for seniors living in the Greater Los Angeles area. For over a hundred and thirty years, Hollenbeck has catered to the residential living, assisted living,...
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One of the nicer facilities in the area, clean, safe, and helpful staff. The resident needs to be comfortable with the other residents predominantly being Japanese and Japanese speaking. They accept everyone...
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.
Sakura Gardens of Los Angeles is a long-established senior community that aims to be a paradise for Japanese seniors. Boasting a luxurious, full-service retirement community, Sakura Gardens serves residents in Independent Living, Assisted Living, as well as Memory Care. Our grounds consist of a...
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Photo of Ivy Park at San Juan Capistrano
99 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
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I was the family that dropped off my uncle and just from the brief time I was there I felt that it was very pretty and welcoming upon arrival. The staff were very kind and the location was perfect for his...
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.
Del Obispo Terrace is a hidden gem in the heart of San Juan Capistrano known for its family-like and rural atmosphere. Because we are a relatively small community, we get to know our residents well, and they become part of our family. We take pride in the care and services we provide to our...
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It's vibrant (meaning residents are out of their rooms and mingling with one another.) Staff is very friendly. Food is excellent.
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.
Overlooking the San Juan Hills Golf Course, convenient to shopping, banks and excellent medical centers, Atria San Juan offers one of the most respected senior living communities in San Juan Capistrano. Whether dining alfresco on our patio, staying active in our customized fitness center, or...
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Photo of San Clemente Villas By the Sea
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A place for mom helped me find San Clemente Villas and it has been everything I hoped for! My mom is so happy and the staff are caring and helpful! If it weren’t for the referral, I don’t know if 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.
A warm, safe, new retirement community built with you in mind. Conveniently located in the beach town of San Clemente, enjoy the sunsets, Beach and Harbor. Giving you peace of mind, and laughter in your heart. Within walking distance to a public golf course, 2 major grocery stores, movie theatre...
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Photo of Whittier Place Senior Living
1111 Photos available
9.2
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I found the place to be nice cheery and clean. The staff was nice and friendly. The place had a very nice court yard for people to walk around in. I loved the court yard. The food was good for the most part...
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.
Step into Whittier Place Senior Living and you can't help but feel at home. We stop at nothing to make your experience warm and inviting, from our homelike exterior architecture, to our comfortable community areas and choice of suites to our exceptional outdoor gardens and landscaping. Sit in...
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Photo of Highland Manor Assisted Living
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What I like about the food is it taste very good it's made fresh daily and its different menu's everyday. The food is delicious to me.
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.
Highland Manor Assisted Living - Board and Care is a distinguished senior living community nestled in Los Angeles County. As an approved Residential Care Facility participating in the Assisted Living Waiver Program, we proudly extend our services to Medi-Cal beneficiaries, ensuring access to...
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Photo of Ivy Park at Bradford
1212 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.2
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Tour the the facility. What you experience is the daily living environment. Yes, we would recommend Ivy Park at Bradford to other families based on the experience so far.
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 premier retirement and assisted living community, Ivy Park at Bradford offers over 30 years of experience. The distinctive Cape Cod styling at Ivy Park at Bradford combines elegance with the warm comforts of home. Ninety-two private studios and two-room floor plans feature patios or balconies...
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Photo of Huntington Terrace
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The facility is a very nice facility. The staff is very nice and accommodating. For my experience, the move-in was a little rocky as it is difficult to get furnishings and all the necessary equipment at the...
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.
Huntington Beach's most gracious retirement community, offering the delights of resort coastal living. Huntington Terrace features 161, full-service apartments. This beautiful, three-story community is situated on over three acres of meticulously landscaped grounds and gardens. The property...
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Photo of Brookdale Brea
1010 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.2
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They get a 10 for all areas. They have been awesome for us. Nicest staff ever. Clean. They take excellent care of my mom. Food is great and mom loves good food. Lots of activities. They take care of her...
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.
This Is HomeRemember the good ole days when you stayed up late with your friends, sharing secrets and telling stories? You spent hours together, playing games and exploring all the possibilities the world had to offer. Best of all, you experienced that sweet sense of belonging that we all crave....
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Photo of Coastal Heights Senior Living
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I would rate Coastal Heights with a 5. My mom passed shortly after arriving there. They were absolutely incredible with assisting me in every way with hospice care, nursing care, etc. I'm so thankful I had...
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.
Newly Renovated!Now debuting our community-wide transformations including: upgraded apartments, a new bistro, and a remodeled dining room.Our Coastal Heights community extends over 15,000 square feet of lush landscaped gardens and walking paths. It is the ideal place to visit with friends and...
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Photo of The Palms La Mirada Senior Living
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Definitely the community engagement. She says the building is always comfortable temperature-wise. The maintenance and repair staff are awesome
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 Palms provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Bathed in the bright sun of southern California, The Palms is nestled in a very quiet suburb of Los Angeles, right next to Orange County. You'll love our friendly staff and everything there is to see and do just...
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Photo of Meridian at Laguna Hills
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My Mom is very happy at Meridian. Lots of activities and she says the staff are "wonderful." They were very helpful and accommodating during the move in process. The other residents are also very friendly...
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.
Meridian at Laguna Hills is a full-service senior living community located in the heart of beautiful Laguna Hills in Orange County, California. We offer exceptional independent living and assisted living apartments, as well as skilled nursing care living options to those recovering from surgery...
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As I keep saying to one and all this place is God's gift to me and I thank him daily and throughout each day for his kindness in enabling me to live here.
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.
Town and Country Manor is a faith-based, non-profit senior living community located in the center of Orange County. We have carried out our vision of showing God's love through the caring and serving of our residents since Town and Country Manor was built in 1975. The result is a community that...
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Photo of Bay Towers at Bixby Knolls
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This is such a beautiful community, with such an amazing staff. I am very satisfied with Bay Towers at Bixby Knolls. Great food Great staff Such an amazing place I highly recommend Bay Towers at Bixby...
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.
Bixby Knolls Towers is located in Long Beach, California and has the perfect outdoor setting for any senior who wants a relaxing environment, filled with wildlife sounds, large trees, and green grass. Residents can take a stroll through our spacious yard, enjoying the beauty that our assisted...
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The staff is great, especially [name removed] the community relations director, [name removed] the move in and insurance coordinator, and [name removed] one of the head nurses. The fellow residents are...
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.
Our Cypress, California, senior living community is here to offer you the lifestyle and attention you desire in a luxurious setting designed for you. We offer Independent Living and Assisted Living options to help you or your loved one make the right choice when it comes to finding the support...
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Photo of Brookdale Anaheim
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9.5
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Brookdale Anaheim has turned out to be a wonderful place for my mom. She is very happy there. The staff is wonderful and she loves the food and her fellow residents. They have lots of great activities and...
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.
Your Best Chapter YetIt’s time to write a new chapter of your life—and this one is going to be your best chapter yet. It includes all kinds of enriching and inspiring activities, events and excursions, freedom to rekindle a passion for former interests and discover new ones, and a community of...
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The staff was very helpful and understanding. It is a beautiful facility. be careful of hidden fees which are common at many facilities.
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.
Do more every day.If you’re looking for redefined independence in senior living, our assisted living community in Garden Grove, California, might be the right fit for you. Here you’re in control of your time and do the things you want to do. With Assisted Living, you’ll have assistance with...
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9.1
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They were quick to respond to a request for an interview and walk thru. The facility was clean and seemed very organized. But since we only stayed 2 weeks hard to rate the rest # 4-8.
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 Torrance, CA, community offering assisted living and memory care Convenient to medical support at Torrance Memorial Hospital, Kaiser Permanente South Bay and Harbor-UCLA Medical Center Perfectly situated in the heart of the Palos Verdes Peninsula to allow residents, family members and friends...
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88 reviews
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My husband was staying at the facility for a month while I was out of the country. I didn’t worry about him at all, because I knew he had been taking care of all times. Thumbs up staying. Thanks all 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.
Embrace Your Golden YearsSeniors of Whittier, California who are looking for an assisted living community with safe, comprehensive care and a wonderfully diverse calendar full of enriching activities and programs need look no further. Here you can immerse yourself in beautifully-decorated...
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Cost of independent living in Avalon, CA

The average cost of senior living in Avalon is $4,466 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Garden Grove, CA with an average of $4,103 per month.

Independent living costs in Avalon, CA, vs. state and national averages

Avalon, CA
$4,466/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

Independent living costs in Avalon, CA, vs. other senior living options

$5,206/mo
Independent Living
$4,466/mo

Independent living costs in Avalon, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,737/mo
Studio
$5,493/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,428/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,108/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,450/mo

Senior living costs in Avalon vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Avalon, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAvalon, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$4,466/mo$4,434/mo$3,951/mo
Assisted Living$4,092/mo$6,213/mo$5,805/mo
Memory Care$5,206/mo$7,279/mo$6,971/mo
Independent Living
Avalon, CA:$4,466/mo
California:$4,434/mo
U.S.:$3,951/mo
Assisted Living
Avalon, CA:$4,092/mo
California:$6,213/mo
U.S.:$5,805/mo
Memory Care
Avalon, CA:$5,206/mo
California:$7,279/mo
U.S.:$6,971/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Avalon

Recent reviews for independent living in Avalon

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.

Atria Del Sol in Mission Viejo, CA

4.6
My mothers experience was good. She did have to stay on the second floor due to her diagnosis of dementia and that was not present for her...felt like a prisoner. The staff were very attentive and most of all she was safe so we could feel like we had a break from 24x7 care givers. She doesn't ...
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Vista Del Mar Senior Living in Long Beach, CA

4.8
My Brother has been a resident of Vista del Mar Senior Living for nearly 3 years, and we were very happy with our choice. We had problems finding another Assisted Living facility in Culver City, and Vista del Mar was perfect. It has met all of my Brother's needs and he has been very happy ...
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Avalon independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Avalon independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Avalon, 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 Avalon 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 Avalon partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Avalon, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
24.5%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.1%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
32.6%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.7%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.3%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Avalon 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 Avalon communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Avalon, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
30.3%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.2%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
32.3%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.7%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Avalon 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 Avalon offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Avalon, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
40%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
24.2%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25.2%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
43.9%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
39.4%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
48.1%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
32.6%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25.5%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.5%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.1%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
37.4%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
21.3%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.6%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.1%
40%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Rowntree Gardens, Studio Royale by Cogir and Crescendo Senior Living Assisted Living and Memory Care are the top-rated independent living facilities near Avalon, California. See full list of communities.

There are 320 independent living facilities near Avalon, California. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Avalon, California are Rowntree Gardens, Studio Royale by Cogir and Crescendo Senior Living Assisted Living and Memory Care. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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