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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Monsanto, CA
The cost of independent living in Monsanto is about $5,047 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 41 options. Read 437 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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The meals and dining is getting better and it is a very nice place to live but it is expensive. Based on the experience I have had so far, I would recommend this community to other families
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.
Oakmont of Montecito is a beautiful retirement community set on a verdant property with beautiful views, award-winning cuisine, and a plethora of on-site amenities. Shopping, exquisite dining, the arts, and world-class entertainment are all nearby. In our retirement community, where friends and...
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53 reviews
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 Heritage Downtown offers active Senior Living within walking distance of the Broadway shopping center and amenities in the heart of Walnut Creek. Enjoy the beautiful swimming pool and sparkling spa, beautiful views from a luxury apartment home. Choose from a variety of floor plans, including...
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9.2
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12 reviews
The Lodge at Glen Cove has been so wonderful and accepting of my stepdad. It has meant a lot to our family -- and to my stepdad as well!
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.
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9.2
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34 reviews
All 5 stars. Atria Park of Lafayette is an excellent place. The caregivers were proactive in managing my moms medicines, all staff were very communicative with my family about my moms care. 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.
Atria Park of Lafayette offers all the comforts of home, with just the right amount of care. Our dedicated staff provides 24-hour support to assisted living residents, as well as specialized care for those with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia. With panoramic views of Mount Diablo, spacious...
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9.0
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68 reviews
A Place for Mom was so very helpful in finding a new place for my dad to live. It was easy to get started. I didn't have to do the leg work to find places and set up tours-Wonderful experience! I've...
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.
As one of the most trusted senior living providers in the East Bay, Atria Walnut Creek has served families like yours for more than 10 years.With a continued commitment to quality, they have just completed a full-scale renovation to enhance the beauty and functionality of the community, indoors...
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9.0
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16 reviews
What really makes Oakmont of Concord stand out from other assisted living facilities is the staff. Our mother was treated like a much loved family member and it made such a difference in the quality of her...
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.
Oakmont of Concord is a lovely retirement community set on a lush campus with beautiful views, industry-renowned dining, and an abundance of on-site amenities. Enjoy Concord’s natural wonders through its extensive park system and close proximity to the breathtaking Markham Nature Park and...
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11 reviews
The Tiffany Court staff is wonderful to my Mom. My Mom needed assisted living with memory care, and Tiffany Court at Kingston is the unicorn for our family. Private rooms with private bathrooms and...
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.
TIFFANY COURT is a unique assisted living community, located in the heart of beautiful Walnut Creek. Our intimate size, elegant homelike environment, and unsurpassed location make Tiffany Court the number one choice for seniors in Contra Costa County. Tiffany Court resident independence is...
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8.5
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33 reviews
They do a very good job of taking care of my mother. The staff works hard and they are very consistent about taking care of our needs I. Recommend this place to anyone. They do a good job with activities for...
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.
"Ivy Park at Walnut Creek is a vibrant senior living community nestled in a picturesque neighborhood within the city of Walnut Creek. Paralleled to I-680, Ivy Park is just minutes from the John Muir Medical Center, a variety of scenic parks, bustling shopping centers and exquisite dining options....
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8.2
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8 reviews
There is excellent care staff and nice activities, and it is clean and safe. The food needs improvement such as having more variety and fresh fruit available - just feels a bit like cafeteria food.
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.
Aegis of Pleasant Hill is a warm and friendly retirement community located in the heart of Contra Costa County. Our community is designed with a classic English influence with well appointed living rooms, spacious apartments with views and a flowering fountain courtyard for gardening and quiet...
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8.1
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23 reviews
Clean, safe and well ran facility with spacious rooms and good amenities at an affordable cost. Located in a neighborhood setting, off busy streets. I would highly recommend this senior living facility.
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.
TreVista offers both assisted living and memory care for seniors. Our aim is to create remarkable moments for the residents of our communities and to treat all in our care like family. Our Concord, CA based senior living community is dedicated to offering top-notch assisted living and memory care...
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7.9
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12 reviews
I would say it was a very lively community for seniors. Tons of activities and things to make everything feel like home and comfortable. The staff is wonderful, the food is great and the place is very well...
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.
The Kensington at Walnut Creek, San Francisco Bay area community is nestled a beautiful residential neighborhood walking distance to shopping and restaurants. The gracious community features 178 spacious apartments. Our manicured grounds, gardens, courtyards, and fountains enhance the community....
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Even though the activities are quite my style they do have a ton of different things for the residents to take advantage of. It had been a positive experience so far and I would recommend the Carlton Senior...
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.
Chateau on Broadway is a lively, activity filled independent living senior community that provides plenty of opportunities to enjoy laughs, fun and life with new friends. The atmosphere is warm and inviting. Residents enjoy a contemporary, urban setting with beautifully landscaped grounds that...
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I have been very impressed with the friendliness, quality of food, cleanliness, and the speed at which a repair gets done . Most importantly, my mother is extremely happy living here!
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.
A vibrant lifestyle is what you’ll experience at Carlton Senior Living Pleasant Hill. We are an award winning senior independent, assisted living community designed with grace and style. It’s easy to make new friends with residents, family and staff at the many social gatherings and fabulous...
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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.
Live Life Better at Pleasant Hill Manor!This community is conveniently located near entertainment venues, shopping, dining and more.Under new ownership and management, the dedication of the team is reflected in the care taken to help ensure resident's physical, emotional and social needs are...
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The community is wonderful and beautiful. the staff has been awesome to my loved one. My loved one really enjoys the community and the people. The meals are really and there is a variety of options. I...
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.
Carlton Senior Living Downtown Pleasant Hillis a lovely, independent, assisted living and memory care community located in downtown Pleasant Hill area. Built with luxury and comfort perfectly balanced, Carlton is the best choice for many seniors and their families. You will feel right at home in...
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My wife and I are staying here and the location is great it's right downtown. We are in the independent living and they come clean our room once a week and do the linens. They have lots of daily activities...
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.
Situated between Berkeley and Walnut Creek in Contra Costa county, Merrill Gardens proudly offers senior living for the Lamorinda area in the heart of downtown Lafayette. Enjoy being centrally located within walking distance to local shops, restaurants and art galleries. The Lafayette Library and...
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24 reviews
I'm glad that my loved ones moved in here. My loved ones really like the community. There is a health provider that comes on site and this is a big plus that the doctor can see my loved ones on site in...
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.
Nestled in the foothills of Walnut Creek, Byron Park is the premier choice for senior living in the East Bay. Since 1991, our dedicated staff has been serving the community with both independent and assisted living, creating a vibrant and safe atmosphere for residents to thrive. Invigorating...
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It was a tough decision to bring my mom to a care home as I was the main caretaker. The staff at Greenhills was more than just a care home. They became family and treated my mom as it she was their mom. I...
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: 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: 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: 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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My mother-in-law has been at Gracian in Pleasant Hill for just over a year. We cannot say enough about Gracian Homes and the care they provide our mother. We are welcome to stop by at any time to visit and...
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.
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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.
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.
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.
This is the home you’ve been looking for – a lifestyle that is comfortable, yet affordable. Nestled among beautifully aged trees, this gracious friendly environment lets you enjoy life with friends, while our professional staff takes are of housekeeping, maintenance and delicious meal...
Cost of independent living in Monsanto, CA
The average cost of senior living in Monsanto is $5,047 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Suisun City, CA with an average of $4,604 per month.
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What families are saying about independent living in Monsanto
Recent reviews for independent living in Monsanto
Sycamore Hills By the Bay in Hercules, CA
5.0
The only improvement that I can think of that needs to be made at Sycamore Hills By the Bay is there is not enough parking. That is my only complaint about this facility. Everyone is very nice, the facility is really clean. I am really happy with my experience here so far.
Carlton Senior Living Concord
5.0
The facility is very nice, close to stores, shops, parks & movie theatre. Lots of good restaurants near by.
However, food is provided here, sometimes people like to go out to a restaurant. They have a lot of activities to do, a nice variety.
Rosemont Gardens in San Leandro, CA
5.0
Excellent caring staff. Clean place. My Auntie [name removed] is here. I visited from Anaheim California. My auntie Husband just passed away. My auntie looked beautiful and happy. I talked with staff and they were very professional
Monsanto independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Monsanto independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Monsanto, 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 Monsanto 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 Monsanto partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Monsanto, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.3%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.1%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
31.4%
30.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40%
32.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.3%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Monsanto 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 Monsanto communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Monsanto, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
31.4%
35.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.7%
42.5%
Room service
Room service
37.1%
36%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.9%
16.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Monsanto 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 Monsanto offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
48.6%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.6%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.9%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.7%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.4%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.1%
42%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25.7%
37%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.7%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
45.7%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
20%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25.7%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
48.6%
45.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Cogir of Brentwood, Greenhills Care Home and Oakmont of Montecito are the top-rated independent living facilities near Monsanto, California. See full list of communities.
There are 41 independent living facilities near Monsanto, California. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Monsanto, California are Cogir of Brentwood, Greenhills Care Home and The Heritage Downtown. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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