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The cost of independent living in Pala Mesa is about $4,780 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 8 options. Read 482 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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1111 Photos available
9.9
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119 reviews
9.9
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119 reviews
5 star
83%
4 star
12%
3 star
2%
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i visited Silvergate in Fallbrook a few times before i made the reccomendation to my mother . The facility , grounds , food , and mostly notably the caring staff is absolutely impressive. 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.
For more than 20 years, Silvergate Retirement Residence has been providing premier independent, assisted living, and Alzheimer's and Dementia accommodations and services to North San Diego County. Located in the quaint village of Fallbrook, our community is conveniently close to shopping and...
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1919 Photos available
9.4
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30 reviews
9.4
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30 reviews
5 star
60%
4 star
10%
3 star
27%
2 star
3%
1 star
0%
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Staff is very caring and loving! I always recommend the Regency to all! Meals good! Things to do is nice I love being here. My family loves it!
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.
Regency Fallbrook's assisted living options offer personalized assistance, supportive services and compassionate care in a professionally managed, carefully designed, retirement community setting. It's the perfect alternative for seniors who can no longer live on their own at home, yet don't need...
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2424 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.9
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46 reviews
9.9
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46 reviews
5 star
85%
4 star
15%
3 star
0%
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0%
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I'm happy with them. It works for me. I am only disappointed in that if I need memory care, I will have to move. They offer it, but not here. I forgot to look for it when I was looking in Escondido for 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.
Cypress Court embraces the wonderful climate North County San Diego has to offer. Nestled in Escondido, California, we are centrally located near shopping, entertainment, theaters, and all the conveniences of a thriving town. As you walk through our doors, you will feel an immediate sense of...
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88 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.0
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82 reviews
9.0
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82 reviews
5 star
58%
4 star
28%
3 star
7%
2 star
2%
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The constant change of administrative staff is kind of annoying. I wish they would put an importance of keeping the staff. Very high turnover rate for what they are charging. The food could always be...
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.
Welcome to Rancho Vista Senior Living, located in Vista, California, offering multilevel retirement that provides independent living, assisted living, Alzheimer's and dementia care, and health and rehabilitation all on one convenient campus.Rancho Vista Senior Living is a multilevel retirement...
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1515 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.8
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131 reviews
8.8
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131 reviews
5 star
86%
4 star
9%
3 star
3%
2 star
1%
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Always very clean. Staff has been great and very friendly. The care services are a 5 so far. We just recently had Pacifica take over meds Admin staff are nice. Took a while to get the accounting straight. I...
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.
Welcome to Oceanside, a full service senior living community half an hour north of San Diego, close to the historic Oceanside Pier. Our seaside luxury senior living retirement community in the midst of an unparalleled climate & rich in comfort, convenience, services and amenities allowing...
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2828 Photos available
1919 Floor plans available
8.7
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111 reviews
8.7
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111 reviews
5 star
45%
4 star
26%
3 star
6%
2 star
12%
1 star
11%
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My Dad moved to Arcadia Place on [date removed]. So far, he is happy there. He has an upstairs 1-bed unit with a balcony that is the perfect size for him. Pros: - affordable rent that includes parking,...
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.
Make the move to our beautiful Atria Retirement Community and discover how fulfilling life can be!Picture your days filled with things you want to do - spending more time with family, pursuing new interests, connecting with friends, exploring your creative side. Arcadia Place in Vista, CA, offers...
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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.
ItÆs hard, after a lifetime of helping others and achieving the goals weÆve set, to admit that we need assistance in order to maintain an independent lifestyle. Country Gardens is there for that time when a senior and their family have to recognize that they need a hand in order to give a family...
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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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Cost of independent living in Pala Mesa, CA

The average cost of senior living in Pala Mesa is $4,780 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lake Riverside, CA with an average of $2,919 per month.

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

Pala Mesa, CA
$4,780/mo
$5,202/mo

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

Pala Mesa, CA
$4,780/mo
U.S. national average
$4,141/mo

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

$5,964/mo
Independent Living
$4,780/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,091/mo
Studio
$4,200/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,293/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,771/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Pala Mesa over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Pala Mesa

Recent reviews for independent living in Pala Mesa

Bayshire Carlsbad

5.0
they are very interactive with the residence, responsive, and also very friendly and kind The rooms sizes feel a little small, My dad is happy with the food and it looks good. I would recommend this facility to others.

Crest View Manor, Inc. in Escondido, CA

5.0
My mom really liked Crest View Manor. It has a great staff and is very clean. I would definitely recommend Crest View Manor to anyone. They were great. Unfortunately my mom was there during Covid, so there wasn't too much activities taking place. But it was a great facility.

Marama in Vista, CA

4.8
Took extremely good care of my mom there. Very kind and loving and caring lots of communication with us in our family and it was unbelievably clean. Wonderful food was served and snacks .if you're looking for a safe place for your family member highly suggest this home. It was a blessing for ...
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Pala Mesa independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Pala Mesa independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Pala Mesa, 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 Pala Mesa 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 Pala Mesa partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Pala Mesa, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
42.9%
20.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
71.4%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
71.4%
30.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
71.4%
33.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
42.9%
9.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Pala Mesa 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 Pala Mesa communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Pala Mesa, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
71.4%
36.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
71.4%
43%
Room service
Room service
71.4%
36.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
57.1%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Pala Mesa 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 Pala Mesa offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Pala Mesa, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
71.4%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
57.1%
28.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
57.1%
32.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
71.4%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
71.4%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
71.4%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
71.4%
42.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
71.4%
37.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
71.4%
41.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
71.4%
46.9%
Live performances
Live performances
71.4%
46.4%
Dances
Dances
71.4%
32.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
42.9%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
71.4%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Silvergate Retirement Residence - Fallbrook, Cypress Court and Wildomar Senior Assisted Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Pala Mesa, California. See full list of communities.

There are 8 independent living facilities near Pala Mesa, California. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Pala Mesa, California are Silvergate Retirement Residence - Fallbrook, Sunny Rose Senior Living and Westmont of Encinitas. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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