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The cost of independent living in San Juan Bautista is about $4,475 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 17 options. Read 147 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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San Juan Bautista Independent Living Facilities | 147 Reviews

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Photo of Madonna Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care
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33 Floor plans available
9.4
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they don't have a nurse and they need a vehicle. There as been a lot of staff turnover so I don't really know the person in charge. Everyone was very helpful when we were looking to move 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.
At Madonna Gardens, we give our residents the freedom to live the life they want with the peace of mind that comes with knowing helping hands are never far away. An inspired blend of modern convenience and care makes Madonna Gardens a place where the entire community can easily interact, enjoy...
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9.2
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37 reviews
9.2
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37 reviews
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All of these facilities are at max capacity and I know the staff does the best they can for the amount of residents they have in memory care. Over all I'm pleased with there efforts in memory care 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.
At our community, you can do more of what you love.If you’re living a mostly independent lifestyle, but you could use an extra hand with some of your day-to-day activities, our retirement community with both assisted living and memory care could be right for you. Here it’s all about choices—your...
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Photo of Merrill Gardens at Gilroy
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66 Floor plans available
9.1
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45 reviews
9.1
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Staff is very friendly. People are complaining about how repetitive the menu is since [name removed] left. I would like to add to my review about pricing. Although the rent fees are very reasonable, the cost...
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.
Merrill Gardens at Gilroy is a gated senior community set on a tranquil five-acre tract near downtown Gilroy. Enjoy a plethora of relaxing activities and attractions — art and food festivals, boating, hiking areas, golf and shopping. The team provides a high level of services in addition to...
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Photo of Ivy Park at Salinas
1414 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.4
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22 reviews
8.4
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22 reviews
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My first year, the fees were raised 27%. That was totally level of care, cost per point (their cost system) and rent for room. It was quite a lot to accept all at once and will shorten the time until my...
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 Salinas is a senior living community with a comfortable coastal vibe and convenient access to Interstate 68. The property is minutes from the ocean; close to numerous farmers’ markets and popular restaurants; and a half-hour from the beauty and charm of Monterey. The property itself...
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Photo of Glen Loma Apartments
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Glen Loma Apartments do not have any activities for the seniors living here nor do they provide meals. There are not health care workers on site either. Overall the staff members working here are great. ...
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.
Now Leasing!Welcome to Glen LomaWelcome to Glen Loma Ranch offering a community for seniors. Seniors can enjoy exclusively senior buildings with one and two bedroom apartments! Conveniently located near a bus stop, park, schools and other services, our beautiful property has excellent amenities...
Photo of Whispering Pines Inn, LLC
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My father moved to Whispering Pines Inn since 2011 and he has baseline mild dementia but loves to walk around/wanders. He could no longer be alone in his home so we searched several care homes in the Bay...
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.
Thank you for your interest in Whispering Pines Inn, the most exclusive and innovative 36-bed Assisted Living Facility in San Benito County. We are proud to provide seniors with an active, quality and enriched lifestyle.Whispering Pines Inn is fully secured, locked perimeter facility. Situated in...
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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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WHEN VISITING MY GRANDFATHER I WAS GREETED WITH A SMILE AND WAS DELIGHTED TO SEE HOW CLEAN THE FACILITY WAS. EVERYONE I PASSED HAD A SMILE AND WAS SUPER NICE MY GRANDFATHER LOOKED SO HAPPY AND WAS ENJOYING...
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.
Montecito Manor Montecito Manor is an assisted living community located in the scenic mountainside town of Watsonville, Santa Cruz County, California. This residence is a specialized memory care center for seniors living with dementia and Alzheimer's. The center is near Flodberg Park and several...
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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.
Valley Heights, a privately owned “Apartment Community” for Independent Seniors, provides accommodation and services to meet the needs and expectations of active seniors. Valley Heights provides services that eliminate the time consuming tasks of everyday life. Our clean, spacious apartments come...
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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.
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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.

Cost of independent living in San Juan Bautista, CA

The average cost of senior living in San Juan Bautista is $4,475 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Santa Nella, CA with an average of $3,665 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in San Juan Bautista, CA vs. nearby cities

San Juan Bautista, CA
$4,475/mo
$4,101/mo
$4,585/mo

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

San Juan Bautista, CA
$4,475/mo
U.S. national average
$4,118/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in San Juan Bautista vs. other types of senior living

$4,711/mo
Independent Living
$4,475/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in San Juan Bautista, CA by room type

Semi-Private
$4,932/mo
Studio
$4,704/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,523/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,067/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in San Juan Bautista over time

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What families are saying about independent living in San Juan Bautista

Recent reviews for independent living in San Juan Bautista

Whispering Pines Inn, LLC in Hollister, CA

5.0
Whispering Pines Inn has devotedly served the San Benito County for over 26 years. The management & staffs are caring & very responsive to their elderly residents. Being a caregiver is not an easy task. You have to have the heary & compassion which I have seen with the employees as well ad ...
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Westmont of Morgan Hill

4.5
In August, we will have been in residence at Westmont for nine years. The Facility Director, was first to greet us, and he made us feel very welcome. We were initially attracted by the beauty of the facility and its location in Morgan Hill Since then, we have become even more fond of the ...
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Glen Loma Apartments in Gilroy, CA

3.6
I'm currently a resident at Glen Loma Apartments. This facility has parking issues! You only get one parking place for a two bedroom apartment! Which means that there is no guest parking! Additionally, it took two months for me to get assist handles put in the shower. Also, the kitchen is poorly ...
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San Juan Bautista independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in San Juan Bautista independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in San Juan Bautista, 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 Juan Bautista 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 Juan Bautista partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
San Juan Bautista, CANational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.4%
34.6%
No sugar
No sugar
27.3%
31.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
45.5%
33.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
27.3%
9.8%
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Availability of select dining options in San Juan Bautista 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 Juan Bautista communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
San Juan Bautista, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
27.3%
36.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.4%
43.7%
Room service
Room service
27.3%
37.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.2%
17.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in San Juan Bautista 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 Juan Bautista offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
36.4%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.2%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
9.1%
32.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.5%
48.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.4%
49.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.5%
54.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
18.2%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.3%
38.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.3%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
27.3%
47.4%
Live performances
Live performances
36.4%
47%
Dances
Dances
18.2%
32.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.2%
39.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
27.3%
46.6%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Westmont of Morgan Hill, Madonna Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care and Loma Clara Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near San Juan Bautista, California. See full list of communities.

There are 17 independent living facilities near San Juan Bautista, California. See the full list.

The best independent living facility near you in San Juan Bautista, California is Westmont of Morgan Hill. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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