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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Johnsondale, CA

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The cost of independent living in Johnsondale is about $3,446 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 23 options. Read 192 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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9.9
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21 reviews
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21 reviews
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The staff here at village at mill creek are incredibly kind and patient, always going above and beyond to ensure all residents feel comfortable and cared for. The meals are delicious and well-prepared with...
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.
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9.5
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23 reviews
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23 reviews
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I thought the facility was rated four out of five stars. It seemed comfortable there seem to be a nice area for dining and in a good location. The person I took the visit ended up going there.
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.
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9.3
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31 reviews
9.3
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31 reviews
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Staff is very professional. Everyone is very friendly, caring, and is great at communicating with our family. They keep us informed at all times of our mother’s care, either through email or phone calls. ...
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.
Prestige Assisted Living at Visalia is a beautiful community, conveniently located near medical and dental clinics, shopping, and public transportation. Prestige Assisted Livingng has 44 spacious studio, one bedroom, and 2 bedroom apartments. With the U shape of our building, we have the perfect...
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8.7
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7 reviews
8.7
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7 reviews
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The Pointe at Summit Hills is really good for semi-assisted living needs. They treat their residents/patients like family. The entire staff from the receptionists, the servers and cooks, to the maintenance...
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.
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Photo of Sierra Hills
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1818 Floor plans available
8.4
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39 reviews
8.4
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39 reviews
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I am very happy with this choice.I would say I have met many nice, kind and interesting people. After a year they feel like family. I grew up in this area so it was like a homecoming and the cost was an...
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.
Sierra Hills provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Nestled in a picturesque orange grove at the foot of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, you'll be delighted by Sierra Hills' unique blend of big-city convenience and rugged, natural splendor. Residents enjoy the...
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1717 Floor plans available
8.4
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51 reviews
8.4
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51 reviews
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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.
Columbus Estates provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Beautifully landscaped and with a neighborly atmosphere, Columbus Estates is nestled among the rolling hills of the San Joaquin Valley . We're just outside of Bakersfield and only a few hours from Los...
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It's a wonderful place. The food is very good, loved the daily cupcakes they served each and every day. There was a weekly session were we acted out in skits for fun, and we would record them for later...
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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This beautiful, new facility is like a 5-star hotel. The Caregivers & Med Techs, Life Engagement Director, and ALL the staff in Memory Care have been wonderful with my dad. I have peace of mind knowing he's...
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.
Elegant architecture. Comfortably appointed apartment homes. Extraordinary opportunities to remain active and be social. Quail Park at Shannon Ranch offers everything you need to live your life brilliantly. Whether you are looking for a residence for yourself or for your loved one, you’ll...
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[Name removed] has been wonderful and instrumental in keeping my grandfather company and helping him with his daily needs I really appreciate all that he is doing to make my grandpa feel comfort when...
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.
Evergreen Residence offers personalized assistance and compassionate care in a professionally managed, community setting for Assisted Living, Alzheimer’s, Respite & In-Home Care. It's the assistance seniors need with all of the independence they want at much affordable rate than many high-end...
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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.
Burlington is an assisted living community located in the Southern Sierra Nevada Mountains of Wofford, California. The area is known for its phenomenal outdoor activities, from fly fishing and jet skiing to camping and hiking. If you listen close, you will hear the gentle sounds of the river that...
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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.
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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.
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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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: 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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When my mom first broke her hip and started showing signs of Alzheimer’s, we decided it was time to find a place for her to go. We chose Magnolia Park because we really like the owner, [Removed], and her...
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.
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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.
Sierra Meadows is a senior housing community located in the vibrant town of Visalia, Tulare County, CA. The community offers a beautiful landscape of the Sierra Nevada mountain range to the east, giving residents and visiting families a unique, breathtaking view of the surrounding area. The...
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I am so pleased with the facility and everyone there. It was difficult to place my mom as she didn't want go. The owners were so helpful, professional and honest with me regarding expectations. Her...
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.
For forty years, Casa Grande Senior Care Home at 347 East Walnut Avenue in Visalia, California has prided itself very much on meeting unique needs of senior citizens and specializing in treatment and therapy for Alzheimer's disease and memory loss. In the interest of providing optimum comfort,...
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.
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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.
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Cost of independent living in Johnsondale, CA

The average cost of senior living in Johnsondale is $3,446 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Kennedy Meadows, CA with an average of $2,450 per month.

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

Johnsondale, CA
$3,446/mo

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

Johnsondale, CA
$3,446/mo
U.S. national average
$4,131/mo

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

$3,640/mo
Independent Living
$3,446/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,432/mo
Studio
$5,018/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,729/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,365/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,569/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Johnsondale over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Johnsondale

Recent reviews for independent living in Johnsondale

Sierra Hills in Porterville, CA

4.0
I picked this community because of the availability, and it was the first one I checked. It's a nice place to live, and they are friendly.

Columbus Estates in Bakersfield, CA

4.9
[name removed] and [name removed] are great employees. They arr very helpful. My dad’s room is nice. There are a lot of activities there. They have really improved on the place. We seem to find parking space even though there’s not a lot of parking. The luau was fun. The residents there are ...
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Village at Mill Creek in Visalia, CA

5.0
My dad has been at the facility for over a year now and the care he has received has been everything I hoped. The staff has been a point of contact for me throughout this time and does a superb job at communicating with me and keeping me informed. The staff Care for the residence and treat them ...
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Johnsondale independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Johnsondale independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Johnsondale, 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 Johnsondale 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 Johnsondale partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Johnsondale, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.3%
21%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.1%
35.3%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
31.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
47.6%
34.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.8%
10.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Johnsondale 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 Johnsondale communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Johnsondale, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.6%
37.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
44.5%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Johnsondale 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 Johnsondale offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Johnsondale, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
46%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.8%
28.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.6%
33.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.1%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.9%
50%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.9%
55.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
43.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.6%
39%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.6%
42.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.1%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
38.1%
47.8%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
33.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
19%
40.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
47.4%
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Village at Mill Creek, Ivy Park at San Lauren and Marbella Visalia are the top-rated independent living facilities near Johnsondale, California. See full list of communities.

There are 23 independent living facilities near Johnsondale, California. See the full list.

The best independent living facility near you in Johnsondale, California is Village at Mill Creek. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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