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The cost of independent living in San Fernando is about $5,066 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 88 options. Read 1315 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 people at Cedars Assisted Living are great! It appears that they are trying to maintain the building, however, the rugs really need to be replaced. It is time for them to do something with the high...
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.
Cedars Assisted LivingCedars Assisted Living is an assisted living community located in the beautiful town of Northridge, Los Angeles County, California. Our community is located in a peaceful area where you can sit and enjoy the beautiful mountains. It is a great place to live, and the perfect...
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Valley Village Glen Park is respectful to the clients, food is healthy and adequate the facility is clean , service is good and the staff is helpful. [Removed]
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.
Laurel Canyon Retirement home is a two story building located in a Valley Village, California. It is stated to be located in a residential area. If you choose this facility as your mother or fathers retirement home you have the comfort of knowing that they are well fed and entertained. Residents...
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Coming from out of state I was pleased with the ease of moving into a location I knew nothing about. The lease manager was informative and very helpful. Price was right.The location is outstanding for...
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.
At Valley Oaks Village, our community of 55 years old and better welcomes newcomers. You will meet people with similar interests, giving you opportunities to foster deep friendships. Valley Oaks Village residents may take advantage of all the activities Santa Clarita has to offer. Our bus and...
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We adored the residence because it is a fantastic facility for seniors. A lot of entertaining activities and a lovely atmosphere. The office and staff are supportive and helpful because the management is...
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.
Innovative Apartments for Adults 62+ Reimagine life. Be the first to enjoy brand new 1- and 2-bedroom apartments for adults 62+ in the vibrant NOHO Arts District. More than just the typical pool and fitness center, NOHO Senior Arts Colony offers amenities, programs and social events that go...
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Top of the line customer service and attention to detail that really helped reassure me when placing my cousin in this facility. The property is gorgeous but the staff and administration is what made us...
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.
AvantGarde Senior Living and Memory Care is a premier community offering Independent Living, Assisted Living, & Memory Care and Respite Care. We are centrally located in the greater San Fernando Valley close to all major freeways and West Los Angeles. Tarzana Providence, Encino Hospitals and...
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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.
Refined, relaxed and engaged assisted living and memory care delivered through shared events, experience and conveniences in a secure, luxury setting. The community has superb amenities and conveniences. We have multiple dining venues, fitness and activity rooms, bar and beverage station, dog...
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My loved one does not like the food. My loved one does not partcipate in many activities but we are hoping that they get out more. They were noticeably the best price available. They seem to be taking decent...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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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good food, sweet nurses, and nice maids, a fine community with personable manager, thanks. very good plumbing and balconies nicely. there are elevators, i was walking down the stairs one night and i thought...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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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Okay, so I just got here. But from being tossed around from place to place for two years, losing all of my personal possessions in the process--nobody cared--Ambassador Gardens is a dream come true. Staff...
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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.
Van to and from doctor/dentist3 meals per daySnacksMedication supervision1 personal wash per week (laundry)HousekeepingActivitiesMonthly outingsShoppingTerrific staffing
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This is a lovely, small facility. It has small casitas for the residence surrounding a beautiful courtyard and covered patio. The atmosphere is very welcoming and the staff is excellent in its level of...
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.
Las Casitas Assisted Living Las Casitas Assisted Living is a residential care home located in Burbank, California in the county of Los Angeles. Only a short drive or bus ride away from the Los Angeles Zoo, Studio City, Wildwood Canyon Park, and downtown Los Angeles, residents of Las Casitas...
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This community has been so flexible in working with me for my brother. The staff and management have been great. My brother is in a shared room and he is doing great, he is taking part in the activies and...
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.
Abbey Road Villa, formerly Caroline's Chateau, is an assisted living retirement community located in Sylmar, California.Residents enjoy private or semi-private rooms and share common dining and living areas, both indoor and outdoor, to encourage community and friendly social interaction. Senior...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Brand New Facility. The Vista-North Hills is located in the center of the San Fernando Valley. Public transportation is on the same block, and freeway access is around the corner with all of Los angeles is just a short drive away. Full service health club and spa next door. Shopping centers...
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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: 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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It is an older place, but very nice. They keep it up well. They are currently remodeling the exterior of the building. They keep me informed of how things are going. Their communication has been very...
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.
Courtyard Plaza Courtyard Plaza is an assisted living community for residents who are looking to make Van Nuys, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California their home. This community provides the memory care that seniors need in an area that is beautiful and special. Van Nuys offers much to its...
Cost of independent living in San Fernando, CA
The average cost of senior living in San Fernando is $5,066 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include San Pasqual, CA with an average of $4,302 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in San Fernando, CA vs. nearby cities
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What families are saying about independent living in San Fernando
Recent reviews for independent living in San Fernando
Brookdale Gardens of Tarzana
5.0
I have no complaints about the care my mother has been receiving at this community. The housekeeping does a great job at keeping her bedroom nicely maintained as well as the rest of the building. The staff have been very friendly and are always attentive to her needs. I overall have been very ...
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Terraza of Cheviot Hills Assisted Living in Los Angeles, CA
4.0
It has been a really good overall positive experience. They are really good at following up with me and letting me know how brother is doing. Meal preparations are really good as well. The house-keeping and laundry services are very good as well.
The one thing that they can improve on is ...
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The Terraces at Park Marino in Pasadena, CA
5.0
My house keeper is amazing she is so friendly and always good at what she does. The front desk staff is always kindly and willing to help me when is needed. The food is great and the kitchen staff is amazing. I have no complaints they get you what you want & need. 10/10
San Fernando independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in San Fernando independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in San Fernando, 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 San Fernando 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 San Fernando partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
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Low / no sodium
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No sugar
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Vegetarian
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Availability of select dining options in San Fernando 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 San Fernando communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
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36.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.3%
43.7%
Room service
Room service
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37.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in San Fernando 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 San Fernando offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
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45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
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Community service programs
Community service programs
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Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
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48.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
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49.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
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Piano or organ
Piano or organ
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Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
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Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
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Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
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Live performances
Live performances
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Dances
Dances
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Fitness center
Fitness center
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Atria Park of Pacific Palisades, Sunrise of Beverly Hills and Sunrise of Westlake Village are the top-rated independent living facilities near San Fernando, California. See full list of communities.
There are 88 independent living facilities near San Fernando, California. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in San Fernando, California are Sunrise at Sterling Canyon, The Villas By Astoria Park and Nikkei Senior Gardens by Cogir. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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