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36 Independent Living Facilities near Santee, CA

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

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Santee Independent Living Facilities | 723 Reviews

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Average starting price of Independent Living in Santee, CA is $4,696/month. Learn more
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Independent Living

Average starting price $4,696/month
Average starting price $5,153/month
Average starting price $9,859/month
Average starting price $5,116/month
Average starting price $3,498/month
Average starting price $1,222/month
Recent reviews of Independent Living in Santee, 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.

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.

Remington Club in San Diego, CA
4.5

So far it's been very good. I don't have any complaints. I can call them, they are very receptive to phone calls. The staff is very receptive. They give you choices at meals so you always have options. Others have even told me that we found a good place. I am very happy with them so far.

Monte Vista Village

2211 Massachusetts Avenue, Lemon Grove, CA 91945

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living
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Monte Vista Village is a luxurious senior community in Lemon Grove, CA, in San Diego County, which offers excellent assisted living and independent living options. Located amongst 7.5 acres of land (including a stunning tiered waterfall), Monte Vista Village is the perfect place to kick back and...

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Beauty Salon
Guest meals
4.5(66 reviews)

It would be nice to have longer time frames for dinner to allow residents an opportunity to eat later, and to make sure there is enough food available for all the residents to eat. Dinner starts at...

Solstice Senior Living at El Cajon

444 Prescott Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92020

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Independent Living
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Solstice Senior Living at El Cajon is a warm, welcoming, vibrant, engaging independent Senior Living Community in the heart of the city. Enjoy adventure, entertainment and the beautiful outdoors. Family and friends find comfort with our on-site personal care professionals. We are close to...

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Beauty Salon
Guest meals
4.4(78 reviews)

It's good place. Recently there was a change in management, which was an improvement. They try to accommodate you and make you feel welcome. The apartment is pretty basic but it's fine, and not too small....

Atria Collwood

5308 Monroe Avenue, San Diego, CA 92115

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Atria Collwood is a senior residence located in the famous city of San Diego, California. Residents here enjoy access to highly qualified doctors, specialists, hospitals and medical centers. This active city features beautiful coastal views, great fishing, sailing, and many ways to stay active....

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Beauty Salon
Guest meals
4.3(89 reviews)

There were just a few issues that we had with them - but overall it was a great facility. Communication was the biggest problem that we had. She said there were lots of activities provided, but sometimes no...

The Montera

5740 Lake Murray Boulevard, La Mesa, CA 91942

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Tucked away on a gorgeous property in La Mesa, CA, just minutes from downtown San Diego, The Montera defines care-focused senior living. From well-appointed studio and one bedroom apartments, to personalized care plans designed for each Assisted Living resident, to rejuvenating short-term stays,...

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Beauty Salon
Enclosed Courtyard
3.9(67 reviews)

I highly recommend the community, I think the community is very conveniently location right off the highway. The community property is very appealing, the staff and residents are excellent and friendly. The...

Westmont of La Mesa

9000 Murray Drive, La Mesa, CA 91942

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Beauty Salon
Enclosed Courtyard
4.9(10 reviews)

I'm very pleased with it. It's so clean and new and modern. It's just he sort of place that my loved one wanted. The staff are very friendly. It's definitely been an adjustment period for her, but it's...

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
4.5(34 reviews)

Sunrise Sabre Springs has provided my mom a safe, clean and attractive home. The overall staff is professional, caring and competent. The meals are great. The chef prepares a great variety of fresh new...

Sungarden Terrace Assisted Living and Memory Care

2045 Skyline Drive, Lemon Grove, CA 91945

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

Sungarden Terrace is family owned for over 19 years and takes great pride in providing excellent care in a warm, nuturing environment. Some of our staff have been with us since our doors opened. Our reviews are all 4 and 5 star reviews focusing on great care, a family-like atmosphere, excellent...

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Beauty Salon
Enclosed Courtyard
4.3(31 reviews)

We found the staff to be very friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. The meals and dining service is wonderful and excluding covid they did their best with the activities.

Lantern Crest Senior Living

800 Lantern Crest Way, Santee, CA 92071

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

At Lantern Crest Senior Living, we offer a variety of community features. Residents can enjoy regular off-site adventures and excursions. Cats and dogs are allowed in private quarters. Our property is conveniently located near accessible public transportation. We offer free wi-fi and high speed...

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Beauty Salon
Enclosed Courtyard
4.2(31 reviews)

Lantern Crest Senior Living is privately owned & operated. Staff work hard at knowing names & faces. Most recognize & greet us in the halls. They offer a wide variety of activities & they're willing to try...

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
4.3(55 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...

Waterford Terrace Retirement Community

5580 Aztec Drive, La Mesa, CA 91942

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Independent Living
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We believe that Waterford Terrace is so much more than walls and windows - it's a place to enjoy home-cooked meals, game night, or a quiet evening with family and friends. It's where you always feel comfortable, safe, and secure. At Waterford Terrace, our management teams live on-site, and are...

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Beauty Salon
Guest meals
4.5(25 reviews)

The staff are very good. They seem to be missing some people right now but it is still good. This is a very nice place. I just wish there was a swimming pool and a flat place to walk due to it being on a...

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Grossmont Gardens

5480 Marengo Ave, La Mesa, CA 91942

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living
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Lease by October 29 and get $1,000 off your rent for the first three months. THAT’S A SAVINGS OF $3,000!*We are continuing to admit new Residents, where possible and appropriate, to help residents and families in need. We will do all we can to help those who are in need of our services now and...

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Beauty Salon
Guest meals
4.0(118 reviews)

Good food, with good location. There are lots of options for care. Overall, this is a good community. There is a lot of socialization and activities for the residents.

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
4.1(65 reviews)

One thing I wish is that there were a few more activities for the Memory Care residents. We picked this community because, of cost, location, ease of parking, and expected activities.

La Vida Real

11588 Via Rancho San Diego, El Cajon, CA 92019

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care
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At La Vida Real, we surround our residents with an engaging blend of comfort, style, fine dining, endless social opportunities, and an impressive array of recreational and wellness programs. Here, you’ll discover a service-enriched retirement lifestyle specially designed to meet your unique needs...

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Beauty Salon
Guest meals
4.3(6 reviews)

It's a very nice facility. It's a really good quality place to go. I'm really happy with it. This is more of a memory care situation.

Lo Har Senior Living

768 Dorothy Dr, El Cajon, CA 92019

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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We are licensed as an Assisted Living facility for seniors with Alzheimer's or a related dementia. We are Private pay only.

Enclosed Courtyard
Special Dining Programs
3.0(11 reviews)

Lo Har Senior Living has been good so far with their services and staff. My mother has been engaging in a couple of the activities that they offer. The community and her room seem to be getting good...

Huntington Manor

14755 Budwin Ln, Poway, CA 92064

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Art Classes
4.5(1 review)

Our loved one is happy here

Cloisters of the Valley

4171 Camino Del Rio S, San Diego, CA 92108

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Provides: Assisted Living
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Cloisters of the Valley offers complete residential senior care in a private, caring environment. If you are looking into an assisted living facility for your loved one, you will want to make sure you are getting the best medical care in the most home-like environment possible. Please stop by to...

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Beauty Salon
Guest meals
4.6(14 reviews)

I had good stay. They took good care of me while I healed up. The facility is beautiful and well maintained. Staff is courteous and responsive. Now I am able to return to work.

Nazareth House

6333 Rancho Mission Rd, San Diego, CA 92108

Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living

Nazareth House San Diego is committed to offering active elders personalized assistance, supportive services, and compassionate care in a Catholic, spirit-centered, loving community. Your safety, care, and assistance are assured while your independence is encouraged.The focus at Nazareth House is...

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Beauty Salon
4.3(8 reviews)

Our Dad spent 5 1/2 years at Nazareth House. During that time, we visited almost every. We observed interaction between many caregivers and residents. From not only our experience with Dad but others, the...

Peppertree Guest Home

8950 Johnson Dr, La Mesa, CA 91941

Provides: Assisted Living
5.0(1 review)

I am overly pleased with the care my mother has been receiving at this home. I knew I loved it as soon as I walked into the kitchen and there was an overwhelming smell of a delicious home cooked meal. I also...

Monterey Trellis

8914 Troy St, Spring Valley, CA 91977

Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living
4.0(1 review)

This is a nice looking, smaller community. We had no complaints about this place in general, it was clean, and everyone was friendly. However, the area it is located in wasn't very good for my Uncle. He...

Little Flower Haven

8585 La Mesa Boulevard, La Mesa, CA 91941

Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living
3.7(3 reviews)

She really loves it. It's very clean and they are friendly. They always have things going on. The food seems to be good. We haven't had any problems with the laundry, except mom would like stuff ironed and...

Mesaview Senior Assisted Living

7971 Culowee St, La Mesa, CA 91942

Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care

Our speciality is providing quality care at resonable rates. Villa La Mesa offers modest, homelike accommodations nestled in a very quiet residential area of 'Old' La Mesa. With a total licensed capacity of twenty-nine (29) residents, Villa La Mesa is small enough to offers a warm, homelike...

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3.2(9 reviews)

Two relatives have lived there for a length of time (at different times). They were both happy there. One played the piano for residents. The main building is an older home, kept up well. Residents can feel...

Sunshine Care Home

11812 Lakeside Ave, Lakeside, CA 92040

Provides: Assisted Living

California Home For Seniors

1061 E Bradley Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92021

Provides: Assisted Living

Judy Jones Assisted Living

743 Hacienda Dr, El Cajon, CA 92020

Provides: Assisted Living

Parks Place Retirement Home

1189 El Rey Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021

Provides: Independent Living
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Cost of independent living in Santee, CA

The average cost of senior living in Santee is 4,696 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lemon Grove, CA with an average of 3,099 per month.

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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:

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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 Santee, California. See full list of communities.

There are 36 independent living facilities near Santee, California. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Santee, California are Monte Vista Village and Solstice Senior Living at El Cajon. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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