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1414 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.8
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63 reviews
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A Place for Mom was extremely helpful in setting up visits to three highly rated assisted living homes. Sunrise Senior Living of Yorba Linda was the cleanest, friendliest, and most homey facility. We...
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.
Sunrise of Yorba Linda is located in a quiet, residential community at Lakeview and Lemon. We are within steps of the new Yorba Linda Library and Cultural Center and across the street from the Yorba Linda Towne Center complete with shops, eateries and theatres. We are also within minutes of ...
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1010 Photos available
1212 Floor plans available
9.8
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79 reviews
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Oakmont is a well-maintained community that provides a positive living environment. The staff I interact with on a daily basis are kind, attentive, and very helpful. I especially enjoy dining in the...
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.
Oakmont of Orange is the newest premier Senior Living Community in Orange County. Our lovely retirement community is situated on a lush campus with lovely views, industry renowned dining, and endless on-site amenities. We are close to shopping, fine dining, the arts and world-class entertainment....
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88 Floor plans available
9.8
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27 reviews
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The newness and nice decor along with great memory care are the main reasons we chose Sunrise of Orange. The staff are extremely helpful.
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.
Set in the heart of Orange County, Sunrise of Orange is where superior service and tailored support come together. Our assisted living and memory care community offers an array of modern amenities, delicious dining options, and services to create a lifestyle tailored to your personal interests....
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5959 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.7
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78 reviews
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Such a great facility! Always fun activities going on engaging everybody and making it feel like home! Everyone is so kind & helpful and the amenities are awesome.
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.
Proud to be an approved Residential Care Facility participating in the Assisted Living Waiver Program, offering assistance to Medi-Cal beneficiaries. Our community is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our leasing office is open 8 a.m.- 5 p.m., 7 days a week. (After-hours appointments are...
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9.7
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27 reviews
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It's a large apartment. They have excellent diversity for meals. There is a fabulous movie center. There is a splendid pool (we arrived too late in October and my dad will NOT go in the water). They have a...
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.
Our Cypress, California, senior living community is here to offer you the lifestyle and attention you desire in a luxurious setting designed for you. We offer Independent Living and Assisted Living options to help you or your loved one make the right choice when it comes to finding the support...
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1313 Floor plans available
9.6
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47 reviews
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Overall experience - Could not be better. Cleanliness - Great Staff- Very friendly Quality of care - Absolutely no problems Admin staff - Helpfull and willing to do whatever is required. Meals - Very good...
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.
Experience Life at Emerald CourtEvery day at Emerald Court is a delight, with a central location close to everything and a variety of services, including wellness programs and social activities to complete the experience. Emerald Court has been in Anaheim for 28 years. Many of our staff have...
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44 Floor plans available
9.5
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Sales staff, and nursing director have been wonderful. My sister loves their Wednesday activities. We are working out kinks in the personal care schedule but otherwise very happy.
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.
Designed With You In MindWhen you move into our assisted living and memory care community in Westminster, California, you trade in the stress of things like cooking, cleaning and home maintenance for an active and vibrant lifestyle. This is your chance to say farewell to all the mundane tasks...
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1010 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.5
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110 reviews
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Brookdale Anaheim has turned out to be a wonderful place for my mom. She is very happy there. The staff is wonderful and she loves the food and her fellow residents. They have lots of great activities and...
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.
Your Best Chapter YetIt’s time to write a new chapter of your life—and this one is going to be your best chapter yet. It includes all kinds of enriching and inspiring activities, events and excursions, freedom to rekindle a passion for former interests and discover new ones, and a community of...
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3030 Floor plans available
9.3
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84 reviews
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Definitely the community engagement. She says the building is always comfortable temperature-wise. The maintenance and repair staff are awesome
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 Palms provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Bathed in the bright sun of southern California, The Palms is nestled in a very quiet suburb of Los Angeles, right next to Orange County. You'll love our friendly staff and everything there is to see and do just...
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22 Floor plans available
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9.2
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They get a 10 for all areas. They have been awesome for us. Nicest staff ever. Clean. They take excellent care of my mom. Food is great and mom loves good food. Lots of activities. They take care of her...
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.
This Is HomeRemember the good ole days when you stayed up late with your friends, sharing secrets and telling stories? You spent hours together, playing games and exploring all the possibilities the world had to offer. Best of all, you experienced that sweet sense of belonging that we all crave....
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Photo of Brookdale Garden Grove
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9.2
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What we like the most about the community is that it is quite, clean and generally the staff are positive. Yes, we would recommend Brookdale Garden Grove to other families based on the experience so far.
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.
Live where you can redefine your independence.If you’re living a mostly independent lifestyle, but you could use an extra hand with some of your day-to-day activities, our assisted living and memory care community in Garden Grove, California, could be right for you. Here you’ll have the care you...
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66 Floor plans available
9.2
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The staff is great. The care top notch and the facility is modern, clean and meets my stepmoms needs. She really likes the hairdressing service. More importantly. As my Dad was dying they kept their promise...
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.
A premier retirement and assisted living community, Ivy Park at Bradford offers over 30 years of experience. The distinctive Cape Cod styling at Ivy Park at Bradford combines elegance with the warm comforts of home. Ninety-two private studios and two-room floor plans feature patios or balconies...
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9.2
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The folks here are great!! The rooms are clean the staff is very friendly and easy to talk to. And the meals are not bad either. Been really happy with the they are taking care of my Mom!
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.
Do more every day.If you’re looking for redefined independence in senior living, our assisted living community in Garden Grove, California, might be the right fit for you. Here you’re in control of your time and do the things you want to do. With Assisted Living, you’ll have assistance with...
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Very friendly and accommodating staff from our initial point of contact for securing the unit, to the medication staff and dining folks. Upon move-in, they loaned us furniture and even some clothing as my...
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.
Sunnycrest Senior Living is a warm and active, newly renovated assisted living community located in Fullerton, California across from St. Jude Hospital. Our residents and families love the friendly, close knit atmosphere we offer in addition to our exceptional care services and delicious food....
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Photo of Crescendo Senior Living Assisted Living and Memory Care
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My mom was well taken care of during her stay there. The staff was kind and supportive. The food was plentiful and nutritious. I was very happy with our experience.
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.
At Crescendo Senior Living, the gentle swaying of palm trees invites you to come in, relax and stay awhile. In the heart of the beautiful city of Placentia in north Orange County, you’ll find an amazing Senior Living, Assisted Living & Memory Care community. Crescendo Senior Living is filled...
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I found the place to be nice cheery and clean. The staff was nice and friendly. The place had a very nice court yard for people to walk around in. I loved the court yard. The food was good for the most part...
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.
Step into Whittier Place Senior Living and you can't help but feel at home. We stop at nothing to make your experience warm and inviting, from our homelike exterior architecture, to our comfortable community areas and choice of suites to our exceptional outdoor gardens and landscaping. Sit in...
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The staff seams nice and friendly, whole place is really nice. Can't speak on the food but my parents have enjoyed it all. I would recommend them to others who are searching for a place 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.
***NOW OPEN*** Cadence Brea is a brand new luxury boutique senior living community. Cadence Brea is located in the heart of Brea, next to the Brea Mall and Brea Community Center near the 57/Imperial Exit.Residents will enjoy upscale amenities and services to enrich every phase of life. Discover a...
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My husband was staying at the facility for a month while I was out of the country. I didn’t worry about him at all, because I knew he had been taking care of all times. Thumbs up staying. Thanks all the...
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.
Embrace Your Golden YearsSeniors of Whittier, California who are looking for an assisted living community with safe, comprehensive care and a wonderfully diverse calendar full of enriching activities and programs need look no further. Here you can immerse yourself in beautifully-decorated...
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1818 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.8
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Staff interaction with my aunt was top notch. My aunt enjoys going to meals and activities. Her room is very comfortable. We enjoy visiting our aunt at Ivy Park. It is inviting for patrons and visitors.
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.
Sunrise Assisted Living of La Palma is nestled in the quiet and peaceful community of La Palma, California, in the same parking lot as La Palma Intercommunity Hospital and a medical building. Many of our residents enjoy views overlooking a lovely residential neighborhood and our beautiful gardens...
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My 87-year old mother moved into the memory care unit called Evergreen in mid-[date removed] after being diagnosed with vascular dementia. The staff has been supportive, helpful and cooperative from the...
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.
Step into a Sunrise Assisted Living community and you can't help but feel at home. We stop at nothing to make your experience warm and inviting, from our homelike exterior architecture, to our comfortable community areas and choice of suites to our exceptional outdoor gardens and landscaping....
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My experience with Posada has been wonderful. The staff is not only kind and compassionate but also highly skilled. They treat every resident with dignity and respect, creating a warm and welcoming...
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.
At La Posada Whittier we encourage and support independence while offering assisted living in Whittier California with services personalized to meet individual needs. We believe that our residents deserve the very best personalized care possible.Lively, fun and full of surprises are how...
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8.5
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Lakewood Park Manor truly cares about its residents. From the warm, attentive staff to the great food and fun events, I knew this was the perfect place for my parents. Highly recommend for people who want...
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.
Lakewood Park Manor is a fully licensed independent and assisted living facility. Situated in Downey, we feature first class accommodations and personalized service packages created for each resident. Our services include assistance with dressing, personal hygiene, medication administration, more...
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Capriana at Brea is the best place to live for seniors - there is something for everyone. Besides the beautiful dining rooms, theater, library, spacious apartments, gardens, and pool area, there are events,...
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.
[b ]The community you have imagined... The lifestyle you deserve....Welcome Home to Capriana and Villagio at Capriana! Capriana is a premier retirement community situated on a lush 5 1/2 acre campus. Located in Brea, CA. Developed by Oakmont as a Signature Living Community designed to allow you...
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48 reviews
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We chose Katella because of the location and size and beauty of the rooms. Nice community. I think the harder part was that my mom was a little combative and not an easy patient, and they only had so much...
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.
Katella welcomes you to a senior living community located within warm and sunny Los Alamitos in Southern California. Tastefully decorated in California Casual style throughout, Katella allows our seniors everything they need to flourish, all within comfortable and casual, yet elegant common areas...
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1111 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
8.3
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42 reviews
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I love Merrill Gardens. I'm very happy with the place. The residents seem happy as they make eye contact with visitors and say hello, which did not happen at the other facilities i visited. Also you see...
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.
Merrill Gardens at Huntington Beach is situated between the San Diego Freeway and East Pacific Coast Highway in iconic Orange County. Enjoy being surrounded by parks providing ample outdoor recreation areas, near shopping and hospitals; not to mention being minutes away from the Pacific Ocean in...
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Cost of independent living in Buena Park, CA

The average cost of senior living in Buena Park is $4,080 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Brea, CA with an average of $3,848 per month.

Independent living costs in Buena Park, CA, vs. nearby cities

Buena Park, CA
$4,080/mo
$4,205/mo
$4,150/mo

Independent living costs in Buena Park, CA, vs. state and national averages

Buena Park, CA
$4,080/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Buena Park, CA, vs. other senior living options

$4,823/mo
Independent Living
$4,080/mo

Independent living costs in Buena Park, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,153/mo
Studio
$5,132/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,919/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,831/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,054/mo

Senior living costs in Buena Park 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: Buena Park, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBuena Park, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$4,080/mo$4,504/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,958/mo$4,369/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,823/mo$5,269/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Buena Park, CA:$4,080/mo
California:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Buena Park, CA:$3,958/mo
California:$4,369/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Buena Park, CA:$4,823/mo
California:$5,269/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Buena Park, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Buena Park 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.

Buena Park, CACA stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Buena Park, CA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Buena Park 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
Buena Park, CA$3,927/mo$3,877/mo+1.3%
California$3,692/mo$3,631/mo+1.7%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Buena Park, CA
2024 average cost:$3,927/mo
2023 average cost:$3,877/mo
Percent change:+1.3%
California
2024 average cost:$3,692/mo
2023 average cost:$3,631/mo
Percent change:+1.7%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Buena Park

Recent reviews for independent living in Buena Park

Kirkwood Orange

5.0
My loved one received excellent, loving care from the Kirkwood family. I highly recommend this facility. The staff is very responsive to all my concerns. I highly recommend this facility. My loved one was very happy there.

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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Buena Park independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Buena Park independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Buena Park, 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 Buena Park 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 Buena Park partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Buena Park, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.4%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40.8%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
36.7%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.9%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.3%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Buena Park 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 Buena Park communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Buena Park, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
32.7%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.8%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
32.7%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.4%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Buena Park 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 Buena Park offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Buena Park, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
41.8%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
24.5%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.5%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
39.8%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56.1%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34.7%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.5%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.7%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.8%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
38.8%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
21.4%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.4%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.7%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Sunrise of Yorba Linda, Oakmont of Orange and Sunrise of Orange are the top-rated independent living facilities near Buena Park, California. See full list of communities.
There are 117 independent living facilities near Buena Park, California. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Buena Park, California are Atria Golden Creek, Palos Verdes Villa and Harbor Terrace Retirement Community. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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