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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Avalon, CA

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The average monthly cost of Independent Living in California is $4,174, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Avalon area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

Independent Living Facilities near Avalon

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Last Updated: 8/28/26
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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.
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Quiet environment. Clean, warm and cozy like a family. Chinese meals and desserts - The senior residents enjoy.
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.
Cardinal Yu-Pin ManorCardinal Yu-Pin Manor is a large assisted living community that is located in Norwalk, CA. Norwalk is a cozy city that is a suburban city in Los Angeles. You get the cozy atmosphere Norwalk has to offer while close enough to all the big amenities in Los Angeles.The community...
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One of the women I worked with lived here. She didn't get involved in all of the neighborhoody stuff because she's more of an independent soul, but she said there was a huge sense of community there, which...
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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I was worried my first stay at a facility ever. The people and the staff were all great. They have a nice program with activity’s and hot meals. Special group, staff and patients have a good dynamic. I...
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: 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: 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.
Heritage Village Anaheim Senior Apartments in Anaheim offers independent living options for residents aged 55+. Just minutes from the 5, 57, 91 and 22 freeways.Pet friendly senior apartments featuring large private patios and balconies with private storage, 24-hour maintenance, free coffee and...
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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.
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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: 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
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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: 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.
Belcourt has been providing independent for seniors since1988. We Have 267 units of those we have our standard one bedroom, large/extra large living room one bedroom , and two bedrooms. The staff is very caring and attentive and we have lots of fun activities like bingo, karaoke, potluck/catered...
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The director is very wonderful. If there’s a problem they help us take care of it right away. They stay in touch with us. We’re out of state so the communication is really helpful! It’s been a really good...
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
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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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I'm comfortable with the care she is receiving here. They have enough staff and are providing quality care. They offer activities but she is not participating. We chose this community because my mother liked...
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
Southland Home is a state-of-the-art assisted living community situated in Norwalk, CA. Our luxurious community offers water features, landscaping, sprawling greenery, and a gazebo. Paved walkways and outdoor seating areas encourage residents to enjoy a breath of fresh air while relaxing and...
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Lovely people and a well maintained facility. They answer our questions and inquiries about mom’s care quickly and are always friendly and welcoming when we visit. They are caring and patient 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.
The balmy Mediaterranean climate and lively culture scene of the Southern California community of Inglewood, Los Angeles County combine to make life pleasant and comfortable for residents of Westchester Villa assisted living community. Efforts by the Inglewood Cultural Arts, Inc. ensure that...
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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: 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.
Photo of Fullerton Hills Apartments
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.
Photo of Flourishing Meadows
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: 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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Under staffed but they did their best. There was talk about the person who was supposed to be in charge. Was not there anymore but they still had her name on the paperwork. My dad was in the memory care...
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.
Here at Roosevelt Gardens we place special emphasis on the right of each resident to receive compassionate care in a manner which preserves individual’s dignity. Staff is trained to understand each resident’s physical, cognitive, emotional needs and challenges. Families learn effective ways in...
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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.
Photo of Fullerton Rosewood Assisted Living
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.
Photo of Clara Park Village Apartments
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.
Clara Park Village Apartments is affordable independent living community. The Mission of Clara Park Village Apartments is to provide quality housing and care at affordable prices in communities of caring persons. While our ministry has been targeted primarily toward older adults, we have special...

Cost of independent living in Avalon, CA

The average cost of senior living in California is $4,174 per month as compared to $3,520 in the United States.

Senior living costs in California vs. 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 state: California
Column national: U.S.
Column costDifference: Cost difference
Community typeCaliforniaU.S.Cost difference
Independent Living$4,174/mo$3,520/mo18.6% above national median
Assisted Living$6,206/mo$5,830/mo6.4% above national median
Memory Care$7,329/mo$6,999/mo4.7% above national median
Independent Living
California:$4,174/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Cost difference:18.6% above national median
Assisted Living
California:$6,206/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Cost difference:6.4% above national median
Memory Care
California:$7,329/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Cost difference:4.7% above national median
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Independent living costs in Avalon, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Avalon 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 Avalon, CA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Avalon 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 average 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
Avalon, CA$4,630/mo$4,425/mo+4.6%
California$3,916/mo$3,864/mo+1.4%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Avalon, CA
2024 average cost:$4,630/mo
2023 average cost:$4,425/mo
Percent change:+4.6%
California
2024 average cost:$3,916/mo
2023 average cost:$3,864/mo
Percent change:+1.4%
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2024 average cost:$3,416/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Avalon

Recent reviews for independent living in Avalon

La Posada Assisted Living and Memory Care in Whittier, CA

5.0
Everything seems to rate a 10. With the exception of house cleaning. My sister notices when my mom's recliner is up there's stuff under it and around. As for myself when I've called about issues I haven't gotten a call back or I have to call again to have the director call me back. My ...
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Vista Del Mar Senior Living in Long Beach, CA

4.8
My Brother has been a resident of Vista del Mar Senior Living for nearly 3 years, and we were very happy with our choice. We had problems finding another Assisted Living facility in Culver City, and Vista del Mar was perfect. It has met all of my Brother's needs and he has been very happy ...
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Atria San Juan in San Juan Capistrano, CA

5.0
My Dad moved into Atria San Juan. The past year he has declined dramatically. Basically not doing anything at home. We moved him into a Studio. His life is back. He is out everyday. Sitting outside watching the golfers next door. Always sitting with other residents. Eating good meals. He lives ...
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Avalon independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Avalon independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Avalon, 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 Avalon 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 Avalon partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Avalon, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
26.2%
18.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.3%
30.5%
No sugar
No sugar
34.4%
27.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
43.2%
29.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Avalon 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 Avalon communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Avalon, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
35.9%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.4%
38.3%
Room service
Room service
37.3%
32.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Avalon 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 Avalon offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
41.2%
39.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23%
25.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25.8%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.3%
41.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
43%
43.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
49.6%
47.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.7%
37.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
32.5%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.4%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.9%
41.6%
Live performances
Live performances
42.3%
41.2%
Dances
Dances
30.3%
29.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
31.1%
35.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Frequently Asked Questions

Atria Golden Creek, Oakmont of Orange and Harbor Terrace Retirement Community are the top-rated independent living facilities near Avalon, California. See full list of communities.
There are 266 independent living facilities near Avalon, California. See the full list.
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The best independent living facilities near you in Avalon, California are Atria Golden Creek, Oakmont of Orange and Atria San Juan. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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