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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Big Bear City, CA
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If you’re looking for independent living in the Big Bear City area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Big Bear City. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 21 independent living facilities in Big Bear City, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Big Bear Lake, Yucca Valley and Banning.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Big Bear Lake, Yucca Valley and Banning.
Big Bear City Independent Living Facilities | 216 Reviews
10 Best Independent Living Communities in Big Bear City, CA
If you’re looking for independent living in the Big Bear City area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Big Bear City. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.Read more
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 21 independent living facilities in Big Bear City, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Big Bear Lake, Yucca Valley and Banning.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Big Bear Lake, Yucca Valley and Banning.
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Golden Oaks is a beautiful place to live. The care team are wonderful. The staff are all sweet and kind. The residents are all sweet and enjoyable to visit and talk too. I'm so incredibly happy with my dad...
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.
Golden Oaks provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment.Nestled on stunning landscaped grounds in the foothills of the San Bernardino Mountains, you'll love the elegant quality of our facilities while enjoying the convenience of our nearby community. We're just minutes...
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The food is pretty good and the Friendliness of staff, they really care. Sharing bathrooms is my least favorite aspect. I like the family type atmosphere and the activities. Also of consideration for me was...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Lakes at Banning is more than just a retirement community. We have a complete selection of apartment homes, amenities, services and activities that celebrate our residents independence and honor their life experiences. Our mission is to make life as comfortable and enjoyable as possible -...
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Brightwater is clean, bright, and friendly environment. The staff cares and works hard, but in my opinion there needs to be an increase in staff members. We are happy having our mother here.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Brightwater Senior Living of Highland Brightwater Senior Living of Highland is a luxurious and lovely assisted living community located in Highland, San Bernardino County, California. Our extensive campus and beautiful courtyard of Brightwater Senior Living of Highland are further enhanced thanks...
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My loved one is a resident at The Village at Redlands. The staff is limited, but they are very friendly. This is an independent center, so there is no in room housekeeping. The facilities are well taken care...
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 Village at Redlands offers more than just a retirement community. We have a complete selection of cottage homes, apartment homes, and services & activities that focus on maintaining your independence. At the same time, we listen carefully to your personal needs, preferences and requests,...
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I would say,it would be a good place for your loved ones.My loved one told me he wanted to stay in Yucipa,the other places I checked out I didn't care for,or were too expensive.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Wildwood Canyon Villa is the valley's premier Assisted Living and Memory Care Community. Offering a panoramic view of the San Bernardino Mountains, the Wildwood Canyon Villa vision is to provide distinctive living for older adults who value independence, yet also welcome the individualized...
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The manager is very accommodating, easy to work with, and she is very friendly. I also felt the medication clerk was very good. They have a very high turnover with caregivers. I chose this community for...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Santa Fe Assisted Living is one of the best places to live because of its location, climate, beautiful weather and nice friendly people. In the early morning and late afternoon the landscape becomes magical with colors of pinks, mauves, lavenders and purples. It is one of the safest communities...
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They are the best. They take excellent care of my loved one and compared to previous experiences they are great. I have already told people about this community and I say that it is great. I don't have to...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Golden Care Living at Golden Meadows and Golden View are both located in Banning, California. Our communities are nestled in the beautiful hills of Banning. Our single story resident homes include large spacious private and semi-private rooms, some with it's own exit to a fully...
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We chose Angelic Mansions Assisted Living because I needed to get him placed within 10 days, we looked online and the reviews were very high. The owners are retired physicians, so that has been very nice, we...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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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.
Mountain Meadows in Big Bear Lake offers a fresh concept in affordable housing for seniors 62 and over. Our floor plan and community features are designed with comfort, convenience, and independence in mind. Mountain Meadows features contemporary one bedroom apartment homes. Lush Landscaping,...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Spectrum Care, a full service residential care facility dedicated to the dignity, comfort and well-being of our elderly patrons. We also cater to residents with special needs in varying stages. Our logic includes individual security while allowing each individual to express their independence and...
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We thought we were going to have to move as care needs increased. However the management changed and decided she can stay where she is, which we are very happy about, because we like them. It's clean and the...
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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.
Braswell's Mediterranean Gardens was opened in 1975 fulfilling a dream of James Braswell, to provide a new style of living for the seniors of Yucaipa. The 24 hour staff provides loving care for all residents in a landscaped, residential neighborhood. When needed, assistance with daily living is...
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Very clean facility can tell the staff maintains and manages the building well. Very friendly staff as I've seen great care given to the residents. Overall a very pleasent experience!
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
We are a brand new facility in the cute little town of Mentone nestled at the foothills of the San Gorgonio mountains with a gorgeous view of Big Bear, along with a view of the hills that separate us from Yucaipa. We are a 10 min drive from Yucaipa, Redlands and Highland. The care staff have...
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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.
Family owned and operated, located in Banning, California with over 13 years of experience in the industry. 22 bed facility with private and semi private rooms with 24 hour quality care that serves the elderly.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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 home away from home for loved ones, at Braswell's Leisure Manor the serene fenced courtyard with lovely trees and flowers can be seen from the dining room as well as from individual rooms. Private and semiprivate rooms are available. An emergency call system and assistance with personal care...
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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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Independent Living in Cities Near Big Bear City
- Big Bear Lake, California
- Yucca Valley, California
- Banning, California
- Highland, California
- Calimesa, California
- Morongo Valley, California
- Yucaipa, California
- Mentone, California
- Pioneertown, California
- Running Springs, California
- Cabazon, California
- Homestead Valley, California
- Glen Martin, California
- Lake Arrowhead, California
- Arrowbear Lake, California
- Forest Falls, California
- Angelus Oaks, California
- Lucerne Valley, California
- Cedar Glen, California
- East Highlands, California
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What families are saying about independent living in Big Bear City
Recent reviews for independent living in Big Bear City
Wildwood Canyon Villa in Yucaipa, CA
5.0
The staff, the workers, and the office staff are very friendly. They answer all of our questions. The facility is very very clean. That makes us happy.
Westfield Villa Gardens in Banning, CA
5.0
So far, we are very happy with the care my mother is receiving from the Golden meadows. The staff is friendly and accommodating as far as I could tell. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone who is looking into it.
Brightwater Senior Living of Highland
3.4
The community is a good place and I think you should consider Bright water as an option. I would definitely recommend this community to others
Cost of independent living in Big Bear City, CA
The average cost of senior living in Big Bear City is $3,192 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Homestead Valley, CA with an average of $2,582 per month.
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What is independent living?
Independent living offers a stress-free lifestyle for older adults. Independent living communities don’t provide personal care or supervision, but do offer generally healthy adults opportunities for socialization and hassle-free living. Independent living services often include:
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- Home maintenance and repairs
- Social activities and outings
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Holiday Golden Oaks, The Lakes at Banning and Brightwater Senior Living of Highland are the top rated independent living facilities near Big Bear City, California. See full list of communities.
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