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10 Best Independent Living Communities in East Highlands, CA

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 34 independent living facilities in East Highlands, 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 Hunter Industrial Park, Northside and Wood Streets.
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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
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.
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: 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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Cost of independent living in East Highlands, CA

The average cost of senior living in East Highlands is $3,012 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Moreno Valley, CA with an average of $2,849 per month.

Independent living costs in East Highlands, CA, vs. nearby cities

East Highlands, CA
$3,012/mo
$3,012/mo
$2,849/mo

Independent living costs in East Highlands, CA, vs. state and national averages

East Highlands, CA
$3,012/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in East Highlands, CA, vs. other senior living options

$4,047/mo
Independent Living
$3,012/mo

Independent living costs in East Highlands, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,233/mo
Studio
$4,534/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,403/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,773/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,500/mo

Senior living costs in East Highlands 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: East Highlands, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeEast Highlands, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$3,012/mo$4,504/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,391/mo$4,369/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,047/mo$5,269/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
East Highlands, CA:$3,012/mo
California:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
East Highlands, CA:$3,391/mo
California:$4,369/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
East Highlands, CA:$4,047/mo
California:$5,269/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in East Highlands, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in East Highlands 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
East Highlands, CA$3,902/mo$3,733/mo+4.5%
California$3,692/mo$3,631/mo+1.7%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
East Highlands, CA
2024 average cost:$3,902/mo
2023 average cost:$3,733/mo
Percent change:+4.5%
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 East Highlands

Recent reviews for independent living in East Highlands

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

Pico De Loro- in Perris, CA

4.5
We moved our father to this facility 5 months ago after having tried 3 other communities that failed our expectation. Pico de Loro is very good in over all respect.My mom is rather difficult to please and a worrier but she found peace of mind in this place. Staff are very friendly and ...
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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.

East Highlands independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in East Highlands independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in East Highlands, 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 East Highlands 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 East Highlands partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
East Highlands, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.2%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40.7%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
40.7%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40.7%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
22.2%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in East Highlands 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 East Highlands communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
East Highlands, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
40.7%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.5%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in East Highlands 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 East Highlands offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
East Highlands, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
37%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.6%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29.6%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.9%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.4%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.6%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40.7%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.4%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
40.7%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
25.9%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25.9%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.4%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Brightwater Senior Living of Highland, Villas At San Bernardino and Holiday Golden Oaks are the top-rated independent living facilities near East Highlands, California. See full list of communities.
There are 34 independent living facilities near East Highlands, California. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in East Highlands, California are Villas At San Bernardino, Merrill Gardens at Rancho Cucamonga and Citrus Place. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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