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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.
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
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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.
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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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.
Capitola ManorCapitola Manor is a uniquely beautiful and welcoming assisted living community nestled within Santa Cruz, CA. The landscaped community has much to offer in the way of being a home away from home. Trees and shrubs surround the property, which gives way to a peaceful and quiet setting...
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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.
Soquel Leisure Villa, Inc.Soquel Leisure Villa, Inc. is an assisted living community that is located in the town of Soquel, CA. Soquel is located in the Santa Cruz area. Living in Soquel you definitely get the small town feel but are still close enough to the big city lifestyle of the Santa Cruz...
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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.
The Chateau Guest Home is a quaint assisted living community located in the bustling city of Santa Cruz, CA. Santa Cruz is a beautiful seaside community with a lot of great amenities. It is also a tourist destination, making it an ideal location for an assisted living community, and that's why...
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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've lived here for two years and I am very pleased with my life here. The community is very friendly and supportive. There are many activities offered here to keep our bodies and minds busy. Many of the...
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.
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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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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.
Morgan Hill Villa is a licensed residential care facility for the elderly providing harmonious living and care right in the heart of Morgan Hill. Here you'll enjoy all the benefits of a warm home atmosphere. You will have confidence knowing that your needs will be met - now and in the future. We...
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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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.
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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.
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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: 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, Senior Apartments
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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.
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 Bolsa Knolls, CA

The average cost of senior living in Bolsa Knolls is $5,182 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include San Juan Bautista, CA with an average of $4,016 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Bolsa Knolls, CA vs. nearby cities

Bolsa Knolls, CA
$5,182/mo
$4,993/mo
$4,484/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Bolsa Knolls, CA vs. the state and national average

Bolsa Knolls, CA
$5,182/mo
U.S. national average
$4,020/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Bolsa Knolls vs. other types of senior living

$5,749/mo
Independent Living
$5,182/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Bolsa Knolls, CA by room type

Semi-Private
$5,733/mo
Studio
$6,169/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,024/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,912/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,770/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Bolsa Knolls over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Bolsa Knolls

Recent reviews for independent living in Bolsa Knolls

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 .

Ivy Park at Monterey

5.0
The is was a very good community for tracks my husband I brought there while we moved in from Boston to California, and I needed to have him be in a safe place, and that certainly was the case. So now it's important for him to be able to be back home again.

Sunrise of Cupertino in Sunnyvale, CA

4.8
Everyone from the receptionist to the administrators to the caregivers has been very kind and does their best to make my husband feel comfortable and at home. Our experience was a bit different because at first he was just going to be a temporary stay, but then it turned out to be permanent. ...
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Bolsa Knolls independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bolsa Knolls independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bolsa Knolls, 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 Bolsa Knolls 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 Bolsa Knolls 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
Nutritionist / dietician
11.4%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
27.6%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.1%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.5%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Bolsa Knolls 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 Bolsa Knolls communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
27.6%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
25.7%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.1%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bolsa Knolls 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 Bolsa Knolls offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
37.1%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
19%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.2%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.1%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.1%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26.7%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
29.5%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.4%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
37.1%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
17.1%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.9%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.2%
46.1%
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Sunrise of Sunnyvale, Belmont Village San Jose and Atria Willow Glen are the top-rated independent living facilities near Bolsa Knolls, California. See full list of communities.

There are 139 independent living facilities near Bolsa Knolls, California. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Bolsa Knolls, California are Sunrise of Sunnyvale and Westmont of Morgan Hill. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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