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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Aptos, CA

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 282 independent living facilities in Aptos, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

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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.
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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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Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
San Mateo Convalescent is a small family owned and operated skilled nursing facility that has provided the community with excellent care for over four decades. We have long or short-term care available, as well as Respite Retreats and Rehabilitation stays. We also offer Assisted Care Rates for a...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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.
At Heritage Estates Retirement Community in East Livermore we have several senior living options, all on one campus. So whether you are seeking an elegant independent living apartment with amenities, programs and social opportunities, or you desire the support of assisted living services, the...
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The food is good and they have a separate room available for families to eat together. They offer daily activities and my aunt seems to like the singalongs. We like that the residents seem to be in good...
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.
CreekView is a lovely assisted living community that is situated in Pleasanton, Alameda County, California. The mild weather and warm temperatures of the area matches the name of the community which is centrally located nearby restaurants, shopping centers and outlets, medical offices, and many...
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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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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.
Photo of Burlingame Hacienda
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.
Burlingame Hacienda The Burlingame Hacienda Retirement Community is an assisted living that can be found in the Burlingame, California, where they will be surrounded by a tranquil, serene environment. It is located near San Francisco and will be within walking distance to the beach. Your loved...
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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.
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
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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
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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: 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.

Cost of independent living in Aptos, CA

The average cost of senior living in Aptos is $5,430 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include San Juan Bautista, CA with an average of $4,016 per month.

Independent living costs in Aptos, CA, vs. nearby cities

Aptos, CA
$5,430/mo
$5,408/mo

Independent living costs in Aptos, CA, vs. state and national averages

Aptos, CA
$5,430/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Aptos, CA, vs. other senior living options

$6,184/mo
Independent Living
$5,430/mo

Independent living costs in Aptos, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,220/mo
Studio
$7,156/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,156/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,148/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,770/mo

Senior living costs in Aptos vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Aptos, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAptos, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$5,430/mo$4,504/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$5,091/mo$4,369/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$6,184/mo$5,269/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Aptos, CA:$5,430/mo
California:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Aptos, CA:$5,091/mo
California:$4,369/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Aptos, CA:$6,184/mo
California:$5,269/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Aptos, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Aptos and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Independent living cost trends in Aptos, CA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Aptos have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Aptos, CA$4,011/mo$4,143/mo-3.2%
California$3,692/mo$3,631/mo+1.7%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Aptos, CA
2024 average cost:$4,011/mo
2023 average cost:$4,143/mo
Percent change:-3.2%
California
2024 average cost:$3,692/mo
2023 average cost:$3,631/mo
Percent change:+1.7%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Aptos

Recent reviews for independent living in Aptos

Golden Heritage Living in San Jose, CA

5.0
This place is an excellent facility that specializes in the care of Chinese speaking people. It is well maintained and the staff is always ready to help. My mom lived there until she passed .

Heritage Estates Senior Apts. in Livermore, CA

5.0
It's been great for my mom. I was very impressed. The apartment is very nice. I can't tell u how friendly and helpful everyone has been. My mom is doing very well. She is participating in the activities. Eric has been very helpful with my mom. He's been very good. The only downside is the ...
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Ivy Park at Monterey

4.9
Our 98 year old mother moved into Ivy Park this past spring. She really enjoyed the lovely environment; her apartment, the facility and its’ grounds. The staff members were all warm, kind, caring, patient and respectful. Our mother’s condition did fail after a few months due to her underlying ...
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Aptos independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Aptos independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Aptos, 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 Aptos 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 Aptos partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Aptos, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.9%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.2%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
28%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
34.9%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.6%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Aptos 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 Aptos communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Aptos, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
26.6%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
31.2%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
26.1%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.1%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Aptos 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 Aptos offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Aptos, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
33%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20.6%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.9%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
34.9%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
34.4%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
38.5%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26.6%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25.7%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.9%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
31.7%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
33.5%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
17.4%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.5%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Westmont of Morgan Hill, Cogir of Fremont Senior Living and Belmont Village San Jose are the top-rated independent living facilities near Aptos, California. See full list of communities.
There are 282 independent living facilities near Aptos, California. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Aptos, California are Westmont of Morgan Hill, Cogir of Fremont Senior Living and Sunrise of Sunnyvale. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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