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36 Independent Living Facilities near Rancho Santa Fe, CA

If you’re looking for independent living in the Rancho Santa Fe 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 Rancho Santa Fe. 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 36 independent living facilities in Rancho Santa Fe, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.


You may also consider nearby communities such as San Diego, Escondido or Solana Beach.

Rancho Santa Fe Independent Living Facilities | 728 Reviews

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Last Updated: 3/17/23
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Recent reviews of Independent Living in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
White Sands, a CCRC in La Jolla, CA
5.0

White Sands facility has everything from independent living to skilled nursing. They have a lot of activities to offer, it is in a really beautiful location. We could not be happier with our decision, we know our mother is safe there. The food is excellent with a wide range of choices. The rooms are very nice and adequate, they have many options to choose from. Our loved one has a beautiful view.

Aegis at Shadowridge in Oceanside, CA
4.4

We chose Aegis at Shadowridge because they were the most helpful and willing to work with us in a bad situation, they really stepped up. I was not able to go in during covid so they were very good with communication and sending us updates. I would highly recommend them.

Rancho Santa Fe Villa in San Diego, CA
5.0

My wife and I have been at this 6 bed assisted living facility for almost 3 years. It is a beautiful home in a prestige area of north San Diego. The home has panoramic views of the rolling hills. Sometimes we see the hot air balloons go by. The facility is clean and tidy. My wife is 83 and I am 88. She is assisted living/memory and I am independent living. She has been in Hospice bedridden with Alzheimer's for 2 years and has to hand fed with pureed food and totally cared for. I'm sure she wouldn't get the care she has here at a larger facility. The caregivers are all friendly and extremely caring. Very nice meals are served 3 times a day. The Director of Activities plays music on the keyboard. Singing makes the residents come alive. He also has taught art painting with acrylics. I have never painted before, now I've painted over 30 pictures on canvas, surfboards, guitars etc. It gives me something to do and keeps my brain active. This is a superior facility compared to other ones I have heard about. On a scale of 1 to 5 I would rate Rancho Santa Fe Villa a 5.

Brookdale San Marcos

1590 West San Marcos Boulevard, San Marcos, CA 92078

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living
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Redefine your independence and do more of what you love.Here at our assisted living community, you’ll have help with the little things like simple housekeeping and meals—and with bathing and getting dressed, too. And we’ll customize your care to your specific needs. We know that peace of mind...

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Beauty Salon
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4.3(64 reviews)

The workers and the aids are very caring, they do not yell at our loved one or the residents, they treat the residents very nicely. Everyone is just extremely friendly, they always greet us when we come to...

Oakmont of Escondido Hills

3012 Bear Valley Parkway, Escondido, CA 92025

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Oakmont of Escondido Hills is a lovely retirement community situated on a lush six-acre campus with lovely views of the Escondido Hills and within walking distance of Westfield's North County Fair Shopping Mall. If an active lifestyle is what you desire, you'll feel at home in our retirement...

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Beauty Salon
Enclosed Courtyard
4.6(40 reviews)

I'm fortunate to live in this community with friendly people, lovely staff, and a "happy" teacher! (she teaches me computer in my apartment)

Pacifica Senior Living Encinitas

504 S El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA 92024

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living
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Pacifica Senior Living Encinitas is located in Encinitas, CA offering assisted living and independent living services to seniors and their families. Welcome to Encinitas, California, a moderately-sized town located just 25 miles north of San Diego and 95 miles south of Los Angeles. At Pacifica...

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Beauty Salon
Enclosed Courtyard
4.4(73 reviews)

The food is prepared very well, 5/5. And the selection of the food is also very good 5/5. However, I would prefer more foods prepared for my ketogenic diet. This is impossible because foods must be prepared...

Belmont Village Cardiff

3535 Manchester Avenue, Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA 92007

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care
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The beautifully appointed senior living community of Belmont Village Cardiff by the Sea, California provides an exceptional level of service and support for independent living, assisted living, and Alzheimer's residents. Nestled in the hillside along Manchester Avenue with views of the San Elijo...

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Beauty Salon
Enclosed Courtyard
4.2(31 reviews)

We've had a very positive experience at Belmont Village. The staff is very friendly, and everyone knows the residents' names. The food is delicious. Overall, it's been a very good experience. A little on...

Sunrise of La Costa

7020 Manzanita Street, Carlsbad, CA 92011

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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About Sunrise at La Costa Community & Location Highlights: Convenient location in Carlsbad, CA Adjacent to shopping, dining, theaters, and more Near La Costa Urgent Care and Scripps Coastal Medical Center Beautifully manicured grounds, walking paths, and outdoor seating areas Sunrise at La...

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Beauty Salon
Enclosed Courtyard
4.4(36 reviews)

This is a good community for your loved one. it is expensive but it is good and works for our loved one. The staff with what we have needed so far have been very good with out loved one.

Pacifica Senior Living Rancho Penasquitos

12979 Rancho Penasquitos Blvd, San Diego, CA 92129

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Set among the canyons and nature preserves of northern San Diego County, with a central location off Interstate 15, Pacifica Senior Living Rancho Peñasquitos is a vibrant senior living community designed to help older adults find greater well-being.This independent and assisted living community...

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Beauty Salon
Enclosed Courtyard
4.2(63 reviews)

Overall, this is a very good facility. Mom is in memory care. Memory care doesn't have a nurse there regularly, it seems to be just med techs. Upon returning from hospital stays, it would have been helpful...

Silvergate Retirement Residence - San Marcos

1550 Security Pl, San Marcos, CA 92078

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care
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For more than 20 years, Silvergate Retirement Residence has been providing premier independent, assisted living, and Alzheimer's and Dementia accommodations and services to the North San Diego County. Located near the beautiful Lake San Marcos, our community is conveniently near popular...

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Beauty Salon
Enclosed Courtyard
4.6(81 reviews)

My loved one's meals are brought to them in their room, there is a charge for this. However, the food is served cold by the time my loved ones receive their food. There is no way to reheat the meals due to...

Torrey Pines Senior Living

13101 Hartfield Ave, San Diego, CA 92130

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Do more of what you love every day.At our continuing care retirement community (CCRC), you’ll have the lifestyle you want, plus care if you need it with assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing all on one campus.With several floorplans to choose from, including studio, one-bedroom and...

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Beauty Salon
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3.7(41 reviews)

I’ve just been impressed with your facility and the people were are very accommodating. The therapists,[names removed] nurses like [name removed] sees what I need. You people are just so wonderful taking us...

Felicita Vida Senior Living

930 Monticello Dr, Escondido, CA 92029

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Felicita Vida is an assisted living community providing memory care nestled in mountainous Escondido, San Diego County, California. This city is the heart of San Diego North and is the perfect location for those who want an outdoor oasis. Lakes, parks, horse ranches, and nature preserves has made...

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Beauty Salon
Enclosed Courtyard
4.1(30 reviews)

We would recommend this community to others. We had a small problem receiving our invoices for a couple of months through the billing department but that has been squared away.

Redwood Terrace, a CCRC

710 W 13th Avenue, Escondido, CA 92025

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Redwood Terrace is a proud member of Human Good, a non-profit organization that is dedicated to providing quality living options and support services to Seniors.

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Beauty Salon
Enclosed Courtyard
4.7(25 reviews)

I would tell others that the community is a fantastic place to be. The staff are amazing. My loved one loves the community. There are lots of activities available for the residents to choose from.

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The Gateway & Gateway Gardens

12751 Gateway Park Road, Poway, CA 92064

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living
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The Gateway - Gateway Gardens is located in Poway, CA. Poway is a part of San Diego County, and this independent living community provides seniors with a great location to call home. Poway offers much to do and see, so that residents and their guests always have entertainment options. Those who...

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Beauty Salon
Guest meals
4.5(13 reviews)

One of the main reasons we chose this facility is because of the food, it is excellent. We also chose it because of the actual apartments were larger than some of the others that we had looked into. They...

Belmont Village Sabre Springs

13075 Evening Creek Dr S, San Diego, CA 92128

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care
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The Belmont Village facility at Sabre Springs is located in the attractive residential community of Poway. Situated in northeast San Diego County, Poway is known as 'The City in the Country' and prides itself on the fact that much of the area is preserved as dedicated open space. With great views...

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Beauty Salon
Enclosed Courtyard
4.4(52 reviews)

They are short staffed at this time so sometimes her meals are cold and she has to send them back. Also it does not seem like they are cleaning deep enough due to the lack of workers. They do make sure that...

Sunrise of Sabre Springs

12515 Springhurst Dr, San Diego, CA 92128

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Sunrise of Sabre Springs is an assisted living and memory care community. Residents can live in Assisted Living without care and age in place, adding in care as needed. Every resident receives a customized care plan that addresses their individual needs by a designated care manager who get to...

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Beauty Salon
Enclosed Courtyard
4.4(29 reviews)

Just like at any care facility, you have to make pop-in visits to let them know you could come at any time of the day, and things need to always be taken care of for your loved ones. Our family visits...

Westmont of Encinitas

1920 S El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA 92024

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living
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5.0(1 review)

I have visited pretty much every place in North County on the coast in the last five years. Westmont of Encinitas recently opened within the last 6 month or so, and it still has some growing pains. But...

Crest View Manor, Inc.

350 S Vine St, Escondido, CA 92025

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
Provides: Assisted Living

Hilltop Vistas await you! The evening lights of the city twinkle from below. Situated high above downtown Escondido, we are close to everything yet quiet. Owned and operated by the Cook family for three generations, Crest View Manor offers experience in caring for your loved one. We are large...

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4.5(6 reviews)

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...

Rancho Santa Fe Villa

8292 Run of the Knolls, San Diego, CA 92127

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

If your loved one is diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimer's disease, you will discover that our Rancho Santa Fe Villa Assisted Living Facility offers an unprecedented level of personalized attention and care. You will also appreciate the value of knowing that the world around the person you...

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Beauty Salon
Enclosed Courtyard
4.4(7 reviews)

My mother has been living at Rancho Santa Fe Villa since 2010. She has always been very well cared as the staff is very kind and responsive to her needs. Also the quality of the meals and snacks are...

Villa Bernardo

2960 Bernardo Ave, Escondido, CA 92029

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

Our mission at Villa Bernardo is serving seniors in such a manner that preserves their dignity and promotes their independence while enhancing their quality of life. We have well-trained staff to take care of your loved ones like our own mom or dad.

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Remington Club

16925 Hierba Dr, San Diego, CA 92128

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living
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Nestled in the exclusive community of Rancho Bernardo, The Remington Club strives to offers the finest in independent, assisted and skilled nursing services and outpatient therapy. Our close proximity to shopping, combined with our wonderful activities and social programs, make The Remington Club...

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Beauty Salon
Art Classes
3.9(11 reviews)

The Remington Club is an extroverted environment for seniors to live independently and have an active life. The food is good there. The communication with the staff has been good. The location and parking...

La Marea

5592 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, CA 92008

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Beauty Salon
Enclosed Courtyard
4.9(16 reviews)

I would give La Marea a 10 out of 5 if I could, they are excellent. The staff members that work here are what really sticks out about this facility.

Catered Living at Chateau Lake San Marcos

1502 Circa Del Lago, San Marcos, CA 92078

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
Provides: Assisted Living

Santianna (Now Open)

2560 Faraday Ave, Carlsbad, CA 92010

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Beauty Salon
Enclosed Courtyard
(0 review)

[name removed] [name removed] Everyone on the staff was super nice and really helped my moms final days be cheerful. The facilities are sparkly and new. Best Thanksgiving meal I've ever had. The food is...

Legacy Hills at Poway

12730 Monte Vista Road, Poway, CA 92064

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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Welcome to Legacy Hills at Poway, a community providing residents with a living experience that is designed to perfectly suit your lifestyle. Our Poway, CA community takes an innovative approach toward 55+ independent living that’s focused on a vibrant and fun social life while still providing...

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Beauty Salon
Guest meals
4.5(14 reviews)

Things are a little unsettled at the moment, this facility is now on its second director. At first i really liked how they had free laundry included, but now they have set up pay laundry. You used to only...

Meridian at Lake San Marcos

1177 San Marino Drive, San Marcos, CA 92078

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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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The Meridian at Lake San Marcos is located in San Marcos, California. It is unlike other assisted living facilities in that it is a luxury senior living community. Our homes are beautifully designed and furnished for independent living, assisted living, and care for those with dementia and...

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Beauty Salon
Enclosed Courtyard
4.4(93 reviews)

We live in the independent living of Meridian. We have a beautiful 3bed 2.5 bath apartment. We really enjoy the lifestyle they offer us. We chose this place because of their amazing dining room. We don't...

Casa De Las Campanas

18655 W Bernardo Dr, San Diego, CA 92127

Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care
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5.0(2 reviews)

I have loved my life here at Casa! I can't say enough about how wonderful it is and freeing to live here! Safe: Security is all really nice guys to us, but don't come on campus! they can be fierce! ...

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Provides: Independent Living

We invite you to come in and make your home here at Coastal Living at San Marcos 55+ Community. Coastal Living is a brand new 55+ community beautifully located adjacent to San Marcos Creek. Be the first to experience the light, airy, and open apartments and the many amenities newly completed and...

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Art Classes
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Cost of independent living in Rancho Santa Fe, CA

The average cost of senior living in Rancho Santa Fe is 4,813 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Poway, CA with an average of 3,592 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:

  • Nutritious meals and snacks
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La Marea Senior Living, Silvergate Retirement Residence - Fallbrook and Vineyard Ranch at Temecula are the top rated independent living facilities near Rancho Santa Fe, California. See full list of communities.

There are 36 independent living facilities near Rancho Santa Fe, California. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Rancho Santa Fe, California are Brookdale San Marcos. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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