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Everybody is really friendly and the community is very beautiful. The cottages are small and the community is gated. I would definitely recommend this community to others
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.
Come home to Arbor Manor and enjoy the tranquility of this lovely community, our one bedroom one bath single story cottage style homes have plenty of closet space, washer and dryers, ceiling fans and private patios. Housekeeping is included twice per month at no extra charge! Our cottage style...
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The staff members have been super friendly and every time we visit the place is kept clean. We don't get to visit all that much but when we do get to speak with our loved one she says she is really happy...
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.
Autumn Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care is located in Clarkston, Michigan in a secluded, wooded area, just off Dixie Highway. We are known for developing a personal relationship with our residents and providing customized care and attention. Our goal is to enrich the lives of our residents....
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My mother was in Samaritan village assisted care unit, country manor, for about 19 months. The caregivers are excellent. They are all wonderful and compassionate people. The med check people are also...
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.
Samaritan Village is a planned community for a new generation of seniors. We offer peace of mind, a full spectrum of life-enriching activities and all the expected amenities without an entrance fee. Our broad range of lifestyle options offer a wide variety of choices to suit most any senior...
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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, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Since 1966, The Terraces at San Joaquin Gardens has been Fresno's only continuing care retirement community (CCRC), offering a variety of residential options and a full continuum of on-site care, if ever needed. We're proud to be CARF-CCAC accredited for meeting strict national standards for...
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Facility is good. Most staff seem like they actually care. Staff rotates from between the 3 houses each week so no one gets stuck caring for the same residents day in and day out causing people to dislike...
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.
Magnolia Crossing is an award-winning assisted living and memory care community committed to providing exceptional housing, care and assistance in activities of daily living for seniors in the heart of Clovis. Magnolia Crossing opened in 2018. Locally owned and operated, close to shopping,...
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They are great people. Our mama is in memory care so she is more care than assisted living..it is very costly but we are older now too. We would absolutely recommend this community to other families. They...
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.
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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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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 have lived here at Castle Vista for one year. The duplexes are very spacious and it is a quiet community. I have met many nice people and really enjoy the activities. The maintenance is great. I don't have...
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.
Castle Vista is a retirement community located in beautiful Atwater, California. This residential area is pleased to offer a number of duplex accommodations for active seniors 55 years or older seeking to make the most of their retirement years. Situated in 77 acres of lush, landscaped...
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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: 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: 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, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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 had spoken to [name removed], their manager several times over the summer regarding the options this facility offered for my mom. At that time there were 5 people on the waiting list. I thought for sure...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Paramount Parks at Turlock is the city’s newest assisted living facility. At Paramount Parks at Turlock we offer the independence you desire with the personal assistance you need in a warm and comfortable community, reminiscent of home.We have spacious rooms with private baths, studio, one...
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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They are doing a great job! Stacey keeps a pretty good eye on things. She checks in on her fairly often. If they need anything they always have a call button. She likes the food, she says it's very good....
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: 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.
Spacious 1 bedroom and 1 bath and 2 bedroom and 2 bath.Single Level Community Cable TV Ready Fully Equipped Kitchen Indoor Washer and Electric Dryer Hook Ups Ceiling Fans in Living Room and Bedrooms Emergency Call System Available Clubhouse with Library and Crafts Room Gated Community Limited...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

Cost of independent living in El Nido, CA

The average cost of senior living in El Nido is $3,220 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Livingston, CA with an average of $2,862 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in El Nido, CA vs. nearby cities

El Nido, CA
$3,220/mo
$3,230/mo
$3,098/mo

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

El Nido, CA
$3,220/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in El Nido vs. other types of senior living

$3,952/mo
Independent Living
$3,220/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in El Nido, CA by room type

Semi-Private
$3,827/mo
Studio
$4,085/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,288/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,802/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,673/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in El Nido over time

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What families are saying about independent living in El Nido

Recent reviews for independent living in El Nido

Cogir of Turlock

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The Staff is very helpful and considerate and I have nothing but high praise for everyone working there. The facility is so clean and that was the main reason we chose them initially. I would highly recommend Cogir of Turlock!

Castle Vista in Atwater, CA

5.0
I have lived at Castle Vista since April 2014. It is a great place to retire. The residents are caring and friendly. I have made many friends here. The maintenance is excellent. One phone call is all you need if you have a problem. There are daily activities. Always something fun to do. I have a ...
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Truewood by Merrill, Fig Garden in Fresno, CA

4.0
Mom moved from her own 3 bed/2bath Home and she was pretty resistant at first. We narrowed her search down to 3 options and she knew right away that Truewood would be her place. They accommodated her wish for all vinyl plank flooring/no carpet and she found a 1 bdroom layout that suited her. ...
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El Nido independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in El Nido independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in El Nido, 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 El Nido 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 El Nido 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
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Low / no sodium
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No sugar
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Availability of select dining options in El Nido 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 El Nido communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
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35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
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Room service
Room service
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36.1%
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in El Nido 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 El Nido offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
29.4%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.4%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.4%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.8%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35.3%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
37.6%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.2%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
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Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.1%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
32.9%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
34.1%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
22.4%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Truewood by Merrill, Clovis, Cogir of Cedar Creek and Stratford at Beyer Park are the top-rated independent living facilities near El Nido, California. See full list of communities.

There are 95 independent living facilities near El Nido, California. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in El Nido, California are Cogir of Cedar Creek and Stratford at Beyer Park. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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