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6 Best Independent Living Communities in Merced, CA

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5 / 5.0

I have lived at Castle Vista since April 2014. It is a great place to retire. The residents are caring and friendly. I have made many friends here. The maintenance is excellent. One phone call is all you need if you have a problem. There are daily activities. Always something fun to do. I have a 4 b...

4 / 5.0

The facility and help were very supportive, knowledgeable and helpful. [name removed] was amazing, receptionist and supportive nursing staff were attentive to Mom. I do think that the food menu could've offered more options for the residents to pick from. This was the first place that was referred t...

4.3 / 5.0

The communication between the community and myself was timely and informative. I was able to tour the facility and receive pricing the same day. All of the staff was very friendly. My father has had a warm welcome and feels comfortable in his new home. If a friend asked, I would highly recommend it ...

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I would recommend it. We chose it because it wasn't as expensive as another community and the deposit was much less. We really appreciate your services in helping us find a place for our mom. We highly...
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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 Hampshire provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Built on beautiful grounds in the green heart of California's agricultural Central Valley, you'll love the graceful elegance and friendliness of your new home. We're just minutes from shopping, dining,...
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Park Merced was a great help to our family in helping us with mom. Mom's room had an awful smell around the bathroom and we could never find the source. Staff is super awesome and did everything they can...
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.
Park Merced is an assisted living community in the beautiful area of Merced, California. It is within a residential neighborhood located just outside San Francisco, providing you with easy access to parks, water activities, entertainment and much more. You'll choose from several floor plans and...
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My loved one is a resident at Pacifica Senior Living Merced. The staff are super helpful and friendly, like I've known them for a long time. Suggestion....the back door (outside) to the Sr Memory Living...
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.
Welcome to Pacifica Senior Living Merced, a beautifully appointed senior living community that elevates assisted living, memory care, and respite care to a new standard of excellence.Offering affordable fees for our Heartland™ Assisted Living and Legacies™ Memory Care programs, Pacifica Senior...
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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.
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I have lived here at Castle Vista for one year. The duplexes are very spacious and it is a quiet community. I have met many nice people and really enjoy the activities. The maintenance is great. I don't have...
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.
Castle Vista is a retirement community located in beautiful Atwater, California. This residential area is pleased to offer a number of duplex accommodations for active seniors 55 years or older seeking to make the most of their retirement years. Situated in 77 acres of lush, landscaped...
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Cost of independent living in Merced, CA

The average cost of senior living in Merced is 2814.32 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include University of California-Merced, CA with an average of 2546.3 per month.

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Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

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:

  • Nutritious meals and snacks
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Home maintenance and repairs
  • Social activities and outings
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Lifespring Senior Campus, Holiday The Hampshire and Park Merced are the top rated independent living facilities near Merced, California. See full list of communities.

There are 6 independent living facilities near Merced, California. See the full list.

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