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Photo of Solstice Senior Living at Apple Valley
2020 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.5
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73 reviews
9.5
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73 reviews
5 star
71%
4 star
16%
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The staff is friendly, accommodating. Dining servers are wonderful. They make a point of remembering names of residents. We are served in a timing manner. The chef makes a point of serving a variety of...
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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Photo of Sierra Vista Independent and Assisted Living
1818 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.5
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56 reviews
9.5
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56 reviews
5 star
66%
4 star
27%
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5 for all of them!!!!! I like that it was small - like a family. We really appreciate the fact that the staff came in to say goodbye on her last day. They really cared about her and we would absolutely...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Located in the thriving High Desert community of Victorville, California, Sierra Vista Independent & Assisted Living is a full-service, resort-style retirement community. Sierra Vista Independent & Assisted Living is close to major shopping malls, three hospitals and the best medical offices and...
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Photo of Whispering Winds of Apple Valley Assisted Living and Memory Care
2323 Photos available
1212 Floor plans available
9.3
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84 reviews
9.3
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84 reviews
5 star
66%
4 star
23%
3 star
6%
2 star
0%
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The facility is very nice, clean & well maintained. Always decorated for events & holidays. The staff is very nice, helpful and accommodating. There are plenty of activities for everyone with a monthly...
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.
Whispering Winds of Apple Valley Assisted Living is located at the southern edge of the Mojave Desert, with views of both the San Gabriel and San Bernardino Mountains. We enjoy close to perfect weather year-round and are conveniently nearby by many shops, restaurants and parks.Our community's...
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Photo of Sterling Inn
1414 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.1
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79 reviews
9.1
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5 star
71%
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20%
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The staff is supportive and there are plenty of activities. I would recommend them to others who are searching for a place for their loved one.
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Located in Victorville, just 70 miles northeast of Los Angeles in the High Dessert, Sterling Inn is a blended community offering Independent and Assisted Living. This setting provides a continuum of care that may allow residents to age in place in their familiar surroundings. Comfort and...
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Photo of Foremost Senior Campus
33 Photos available
8.0
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28 reviews
8.0
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28 reviews
5 star
57%
4 star
14%
3 star
18%
2 star
7%
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4%
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I would recommend the independent living to a friend or any person that asked. I have referred two people. Very peaceful area clean and office personnel are very welcoming, pleasant and informative.
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.
Foremost Senior Campus assisted living community located in Hesperia, San Bernardino County, California provides a caring environment for seniors who are looking for memory care services and a safe place to call home. Hesperia has much to offer to residents and visitors, including its own...
Provides: Assisted 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.
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5 star
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Our experience here was excellent, they were outstanding at everything. Although my dad was bedridden, they encouraged him to do PT. The staff were very committed to what they were doing, it was not just a...
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
Photo of High Desert Villas
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Really we like everything about the home here. High Desert Villas is very nice, well maintained, and affordable.
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.
Finally there is a community for independent active adults 55+ to enjoy a full life style. We invite you to come walk the beautiful park-like grounds and participate in our many unmatched activities. Our Van Service will to take you shopping, to the doctor or any local destination and back 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.
Mountain Meadows in Big Bear Lake offers a fresh concept in affordable housing for seniors 62 and over. Our floor plan and community features are designed with comfort, convenience, and independence in mind. Mountain Meadows features contemporary one bedroom apartment homes. Lush Landscaping,...
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What families are saying about independent living in Barstow

Recent reviews for independent living in Barstow

Knolls West Convalescent Hospital in Victorville, CA

4.3
My mother-in-law was there for rehab. I though the care was good. She's kind of a hypochondriac but my wife thought the care was good too. It was all very good, I thought. It was clean. They had activities for the people if the wanted to take part. She took part a couple and I think she enjoyed ...
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Foremost Senior Campus in Hesperia, CA

5.0
I would recommend the independent living to a friend or any person that asked. I have referred two people. Very peaceful area clean and office personnel are very welcoming, pleasant and informative.

Sterling Inn in Victorville, CA

4.0
Even though it is expensive just looking at the figures. Considering I have no utilities and food is provided. It is a great deal. Yes, we would recommend this community to other families based on the experience so far.

Barstow independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Barstow independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Barstow, 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 Barstow 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 Barstow partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Barstow, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.2%
20.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44.4%
34%
No sugar
No sugar
44.4%
31.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
44.4%
33.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.1%
7.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Barstow 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 Barstow communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Barstow, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
36.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.4%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.1%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Barstow 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 Barstow offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Barstow, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
44.4%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.2%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.2%
32.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
49.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.4%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
37.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.4%
41.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.4%
47.4%
Live performances
Live performances
55.6%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
22.2%
32.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
44.4%
39.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
55.6%
46.9%
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Solstice Senior Living at Apple Valley, Sierra Vista Independent and Assisted Living and Whispering Winds of Apple Valley Assisted Living and Memory Care are the top-rated independent living facilities near Barstow, California. See full list of communities.
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