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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Boulder Creek, CA

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If you’re looking for independent living in the Boulder Creek area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Boulder Creek. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.

Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 38 independent living facilities in Boulder Creek, 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 Seabright, North 101 and Alviso.
You may also consider nearby communities such as San Jose, Santa Cruz and Watsonville.

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zipAveragecost: $5,817

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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.
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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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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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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.
HMC of Campbell is located in the beautiful state of California where the weather is deemed to be perfect year round. The senior care facility that has been in business for more than 30 years provides superior care for the elderly that requires assisted living. We are known for the compassion...
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Cost of independent living in Boulder Creek, CA

The average cost of senior living in Boulder Creek is $5,817 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley, CA with an average of $5,018 per month.

Independent living costs in Boulder Creek, CA, vs. nearby cities

Boulder Creek, CA
$5,817/mo

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

Boulder Creek, CA
$5,817/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Boulder Creek, CA, vs. other senior living options

$6,708/mo
Independent Living
$5,817/mo

Independent living costs in Boulder Creek, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,595/mo
Studio
$6,548/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,419/mo
2 Bedroom
$10,308/mo

Senior living costs in Boulder Creek 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: Boulder Creek, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBoulder Creek, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$5,817/mo$4,504/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$5,223/mo$4,369/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$6,708/mo$5,269/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Boulder Creek, CA:$5,817/mo
California:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Boulder Creek, CA:$5,223/mo
California:$4,369/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Boulder Creek, CA:$6,708/mo
California:$5,269/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Boulder Creek, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Boulder Creek 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Boulder Creek, CA$4,302/mo$10,025/mo-57.1%
California$3,072/mo$3,241/mo-5.2%
National$2,739/mo$2,814/mo-2.7%
Boulder Creek, CA
2024 average cost:$4,302/mo
2023 average cost:$10,025/mo
Percent change:-57.1%
California
2024 average cost:$3,072/mo
2023 average cost:$3,241/mo
Percent change:-5.2%
National
2024 average cost:$2,739/mo
2023 average cost:$2,814/mo
Percent change:-2.7%
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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 Boulder Creek

Recent reviews for independent living in Boulder Creek

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 .

Merrill Gardens at Campbell

4.6
When it comes to the activities - my understanding is that they do not have an activities director, and it shows. For over two months now. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend this community to other families and we actual have a friend moving their loved one into ...
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Carlton Senior Living San Jose

4.0
My relative is doing fine at Carlton Senior Living San Jose. It has been going well for him and has been getting a positive experience.

Boulder Creek independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Boulder Creek independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Boulder Creek, 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 Boulder Creek 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 Boulder Creek partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Boulder Creek, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
6.9%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.6%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
24.1%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
34.5%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.4%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Boulder Creek 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 Boulder Creek communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Boulder Creek, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
6.9%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
13.8%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.9%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Boulder Creek 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 Boulder Creek offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
31%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
13.8%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
6.9%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
27.6%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
34.5%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
31%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20.7%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
24.1%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
24.1%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
31%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
34.5%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
6.9%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10.3%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
27.6%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Sunrise of Sunnyvale, Sunshine Villa, A Merrill Gardens Community and Brookdale Scotts Valley are the top-rated independent living facilities near Boulder Creek, California. See full list of communities.
There are 38 independent living facilities near Boulder Creek, California. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Boulder Creek, California is Sunrise of Sunnyvale. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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