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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Big Bear Lake, CA

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 13 independent living facilities in Big Bear Lake, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Bryn Mawr, Downtown San Bernardino and Arrowhead Springs.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Redlands, Loma Linda and Yucaipa.

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We put my mother at Golden Oaks because it was close to our home. The facility was clean and the employees friendly. I visited twice a day until her passing. I spoke to many of the residents and everyone...
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.
Golden Oaks provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment.Nestled on stunning landscaped grounds in the foothills of the San Bernardino Mountains, you'll love the elegant quality of our facilities while enjoying the convenience of our nearby community. We're just minutes...
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My experience with A Place For Mom was exceptional. My contact was [name removed] and I felt like she was with me every step of the way. Brightwater is like walking into a nice hotel. The staff is very...
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.
Brightwater Senior Living of Highland Brightwater Senior Living of Highland is a luxurious and lovely assisted living community located in Highland, San Bernardino County, California. Our extensive campus and beautiful courtyard of Brightwater Senior Living of Highland are further enhanced thanks...
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The staff is very helpful and good with my mother. The facility seems very nice! I would for sure recommend this facility to others who are searching for memory care for their loved one.
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.
Wildwood Canyon Villa is the valley's premier Assisted Living and Memory Care Community. Offering a panoramic view of the San Bernardino Mountains, the Wildwood Canyon Villa vision is to provide distinctive living for older adults who value independence, yet also welcome the individualized...
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My loved one is a resident at The Village at Redlands. The staff is limited, but they are very friendly. This is an independent center, so there is no in room housekeeping. The facilities are well taken care...
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.
The Village at Redlands offers more than just a retirement community. We have a complete selection of cottage homes, apartment homes, and services & activities that focus on maintaining your independence. At the same time, we listen carefully to your personal needs, preferences and requests,...
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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.
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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We thought we were going to have to move as care needs increased. However the management changed and decided she can stay where she is, which we are very happy about, because we like them. It's clean and the...
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.
Braswell's Mediterranean Gardens was opened in 1975 fulfilling a dream of James Braswell, to provide a new style of living for the seniors of Yucaipa. The 24 hour staff provides loving care for all residents in a landscaped, residential neighborhood. When needed, assistance with daily living is...
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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.
A home away from home for loved ones, at Braswell's Leisure Manor the serene fenced courtyard with lovely trees and flowers can be seen from the dining room as well as from individual rooms. Private and semiprivate rooms are available. An emergency call system and assistance with personal care...
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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Cost of independent living in Big Bear Lake, CA

The average cost of senior living in Big Bear Lake is $3,361 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Moreno Valley, CA with an average of $2,849 per month.

Independent living costs in Big Bear Lake, CA, vs. nearby cities

Big Bear Lake, CA
$3,361/mo
$2,911/mo
$3,012/mo

Independent living costs in Big Bear Lake, CA, vs. state and national averages

Big Bear Lake, CA
$3,361/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Big Bear Lake, CA, vs. other senior living options

$4,173/mo
Independent Living
$3,361/mo

Independent living costs in Big Bear Lake, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$7,300/mo
Studio
$5,352/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,395/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,821/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,500/mo

Senior living costs in Big Bear Lake 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: Big Bear Lake, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBig Bear Lake, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$3,361/mo$4,504/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,361/mo$4,369/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,173/mo$5,269/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Big Bear Lake, CA:$3,361/mo
California:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Big Bear Lake, CA:$3,361/mo
California:$4,369/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Big Bear Lake, CA:$4,173/mo
California:$5,269/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Big Bear Lake, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Big Bear Lake 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
Big Bear Lake, CA$3,609/mo$3,277/mo+10.1%
California$3,692/mo$3,585/mo+3.0%
National$3,246/mo$3,151/mo+3.0%
Big Bear Lake, CA
2024 average cost:$3,609/mo
2023 average cost:$3,277/mo
Percent change:+10.1%
California
2024 average cost:$3,692/mo
2023 average cost:$3,585/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
National
2024 average cost:$3,246/mo
2023 average cost:$3,151/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 Big Bear Lake

Recent reviews for independent living in Big Bear Lake

Brightwater Senior Living of Highland

4.5
The community is a good place and I think you should consider Bright water as an option. I would definitely recommend this community to others

Westfield Villa Gardens in Banning, CA

5.0
They are the best. They take excellent care of my loved one and compared to previous experiences they are great. I have already told people about this community and I say that it is great. I don't have to worry about my loved one I know that he is in good hands and well taken care of.

The Lakes at Banning

5.0
We chose The Lakes at Banning because they were recommended to us and it was the only 5 star facility on the list. We went and toured and she really liked it as did we. It is a good value for the money compared to where she was at before. She has a 1 bedroom apartment on the ground floor and it ...
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Big Bear Lake independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Big Bear Lake independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Big Bear Lake, 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 Big Bear Lake 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 Big Bear Lake partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
30%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Big Bear Lake 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 Big Bear Lake communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
30%
36.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Big Bear Lake 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 Big Bear Lake offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
30%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
70%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
40%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
30%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
40%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Holiday Golden Oaks, Brightwater Senior Living of Highland and Wildwood Canyon Villa are the top-rated independent living facilities near Big Bear Lake, California. See full list of communities.
There are 13 independent living facilities near Big Bear Lake, California. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Big Bear Lake, California are Villas At San Bernardino and Holiday Golden Oaks. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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