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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Altadena, CA
If you’re looking for independent living in the Altadena 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 Altadena. 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 79 independent living facilities in Altadena, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
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This is a nice location and community. I would recommend the community to others for their loved ones. It does take a couple of calls to get a response back to our questions or concerns about our loved...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Twelve Oaks Senior Living offers Independent, Assisted and Memory Care options in a quiet residential neighborhood in the La Crescenta area of Glendale.We have a wonderful, devoted Team...many of which have worked at Twelve Oaks for over two years and several have worked here for over five...
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I helped pick this place out for my loved one, and I think it's just great! The rooms are cottage style apartments, they're very clean, bright, and airy. The entire place just has a nice feel to it, it feels...
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.
Thank you for your interest in Regency Court Senior Community. Our Community is operated under Section 42 of the Internal Revenue Code. This special financing program is designed to facilitate the housing needs of moderate and middle-income households. Residency at this community requires that...
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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.
"The Broadview is a Happy Place" Our theme song sung to the tune of "Happy Days are Here Again," describes our beautiful home. Here, you will find a pool room, chapel, fitness center, video and book libraries, resident computer and online services, art studio, large screen movie room, resident...
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We have nothing but good things to say about this community, they are keeping COVID under control and our loved one is very happy there. When we were able to visit the community it was clean, and the staff...
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.
Welcome to the new and improved Henrietta’s Leven Oaks! First opening in 1911 this historic and magnificent building is the heart of Old Town Monrovia. We have 41 elegant units tailored for serene living with activities around the clock. We accommodate seniors who require assistance with...
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My mother needed respite care for about two weeks. [name removed] was very helpful and answered all my questions during a tour. We were able to get her situated and settled in a very short time with the...
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.
Welcome to Sage Glendale Senior LivingWelcome to Sage Glendale, a warm and welcoming community offering Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care in the heart of Glendale. Life at Sage Glendale starts with spacious, elegantly appointed and amenity-rich surroundings, coupled with...
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There are strict regulatory audits force meticulous processes to be adhered to, when being able to administer medications. There are no discrepancies allowed from doctor's orders and administrating of...
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.
Since 1968, Singing Oaks has been committed to helping seniors live a life full of individuality and purpose by providing Assisted Living services and caring for those with memory impairments relating to Alzheimer's and Dementia. Our goal is to provide our residents with the highest standard of...
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wonderful service from kitchen served nice and hot. Nurses and staff are very friendly and respectful. I feel comfortable being 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.
Santa Anita Retirement Center is an assisted living community located in Temple City, California. Beside the community, there lies Live Oak Park, which is situated just across the road. There are also several lakes and other public and recreation parks in the vicinity. The community lies in close...
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This place is great! Have been here for a month and the food is so well planned and taste delicious. I love the way staff is right on time for my needs . The owner and family have been very helpful and ...
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.
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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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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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
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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
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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.
Garfield Care Garfield Care Center is a large assisted living community that is located in Pasadena, CA. The community consists of apartment living style homes. With Garfield Care Center, you get all the perks of living in the big city but you get your own little community environment. At...
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
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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.
Castle View Retirement Estates Castle View Retirement Estate is an assisted living community based in beautiful Pasadena, CA. This community is surrounded by lush trees and wooded areas, leaving nature to greet our residents at every turn. Pasadena is one of the most scenic, residential areas in...
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It's a very exclusive place, but the staff is wonderful and the amenities are excellent. Parking is a bit of a hassle.
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.
Beauty. Art. History. And tradition. These are the hallmarks of Pasadena, one of California’s true gems. In the heart of this dynamic city is a place where you can renew your passion for culture and community every day. Welcome to Villa Gardens – Pasadena’s choice for premier full-service...
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: 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.
Thank you for your interest in FountainGlen at Pasadena Active Independent Apartment Living FountainGlen at Pasadena is nestled in the downtown Playhouse District of Pasadena designed for the active lifestyle of adults aged 55 plus…Easy access to Gold line Rapid transit systemGrocery stores 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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This is a larger community that offers my mom more movement. They have 24 staffing at the main door. They have surveillance cameras and I have peace of mind that she will not wander off. The community is...
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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Overall they do a good job here. The staff are all very friendly, and they do their best to make sure all of the residents are comfortable and cared for. However I do have some concerns when it comes to...
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.
Prospect ManorThe beautiful campus of Prospect Manor Assisted Living Community can be found in Pasadena, California. Located just over six miles from Los Angeles, the city of Pasadena has a quaint look that is known for its unique businesses, stunning homes, and quality schools. This small town...
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"Colorado Terrace caters to seniors, providing a living experience suited to you in Los Angeles, CA. One of the rewards of living in an apartment near downtown is not needing to drive everywhere you go....
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.
Beautiful,two-year-old building of apartments for seniors (at least 62 years old) Laundry Facilities Secure Parking Available Elevator Carpet Stove, Garbage Disposal, Microwave
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.
The Arcadian Retirement Center, centrally located in Arcadia, California, specializes in assisted living care for the elderly. The Arcadian realizes the importance of providing the highest quality of care while keeping the cost affordable during these tough economic times. We emphasize 'Quality...
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My mom seems to have adjusted well since being relocated here. She was in a nice community prior but it was too far away and this one was a little closer to me so I moved here. So far everything seems to be...
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.
The Arcadia Royale is ideally located fifteen minutes away from the Santa Anita Racetrack, the L.A. Arboretum, the Santa Anita Fashion Park, the Arcadia Methodist Hospital, and literally hundreds of doctor's offices including many specialists. The Arcadia Royale strives to make all of their...
Cost of independent living in Altadena, CA
The average cost of senior living in Altadena is $4,236 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Duarte, CA with an average of $3,792 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Altadena, CA vs. nearby cities
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What families are saying about independent living in Altadena
Recent reviews for independent living in Altadena
Leisure Vale Assisted Living in Glendale, CA
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Facility seems a good place for [name removed], well organized and staff are accommodating.
Foothill Retirement in Tujunga, CA
4.4
What our family likes the most about the Foothill Retirement community is all the team work between the staff members working there. Friendly and staff that will help care for my mom's needed especially having the understanding to care for dementia seniors. Staff also understands family's ...
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Garden of Palms in Los Angeles, CA
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Garden of Palms community is absolutely lovely. The meals and dining service is excellent, and they activities they have for the residents are also excellent. We would absolutely recommend this community to others.
Altadena independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Altadena independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Altadena, 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 Altadena 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 Altadena 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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Availability of select dining options in Altadena 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 Altadena 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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Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
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Room service
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Availability of select programs and activities in Altadena 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 Altadena offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
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Community service programs
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Devotional activities on-site
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Parties / BBQs / happy hour
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Outings / off-site activities
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Piano or organ
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Arts and crafts center
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Educational speakers / life long learning
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Live performances
Live performances
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Dances
Dances
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Frequently Asked Questions
Atria Park of Pacific Palisades, Sunrise of Beverly Hills and Studio Royale by Cogir are the top-rated independent living facilities near Altadena, California. See full list of communities.
There are 79 independent living facilities near Altadena, California. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Altadena, California are Sunrise of Beverly Hills, Studio Royale by Cogir and The Villas By Astoria Park. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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