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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 62 independent living facilities in Ellwood, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

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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
Care types provided by this community
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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Cost of independent living in Ellwood, CA

The average cost of senior living in Ellwood is $4,605 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Vandenberg AFB, CA with an average of $3,978 per month.

Independent living costs in Ellwood, CA, vs. nearby cities

Ellwood, CA
$4,605/mo
$5,027/mo

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

Ellwood, CA
$4,605/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Ellwood, CA, vs. other senior living options

$5,135/mo
Independent Living
$4,605/mo

Independent living costs in Ellwood, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,805/mo
Studio
$5,063/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,760/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,574/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,098/mo

Senior living costs in Ellwood 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: Ellwood, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeEllwood, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$4,605/mo$4,504/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,829/mo$4,369/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$5,135/mo$5,269/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Ellwood, CA:$4,605/mo
California:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Ellwood, CA:$4,829/mo
California:$4,369/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Ellwood, CA:$5,135/mo
California:$5,269/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Ellwood, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Ellwood 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
Ellwood, CA$4,091/mo$3,862/mo+5.9%
California$3,692/mo$3,631/mo+1.7%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Ellwood, CA
2024 average cost:$4,091/mo
2023 average cost:$3,862/mo
Percent change:+5.9%
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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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 Ellwood

Recent reviews for independent living in Ellwood

Wellness Care Senior Living at Ojai in Oak View, CA

5.0
My mom has been at Autumn Years for over a year now. They have been unfailingly warm and helpful, to us as well as to her. We took care of Mom for two years and understood that it wouldn't be an easy matter to work with her emotional swings, yet the staff at Autumn Years has been beyond ...
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Aasta Assisted Living in Camarillo, CA

4.5
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident I can't say enough wonderful things about Royal Gardens. ]We like that the facility is one floor and lots of outdoor space so the residents don't have to take elevators. All staff, in various departments, are helpful, professional, and ...
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Ventura Grand Chateau

5.0
We were very happy with our experience at Mound Guest home it was just great. This community was a very clean and nice looking place and the staff was just wonderful. They helped us out with everything and made the process nice and smooth. My husband loved the food there he never said anything ...
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Ellwood independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ellwood independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ellwood, 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 Ellwood 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 Ellwood partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ellwood, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
32.1%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
26.4%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
39.6%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.2%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Ellwood 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 Ellwood communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ellwood, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
30.2%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
41.5%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.8%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ellwood 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 Ellwood offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ellwood, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
45.3%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
32.1%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.4%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.5%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
43.4%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
49.1%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45.3%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.5%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.7%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.4%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
41.5%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
24.5%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.3%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
43.4%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Westmont of Santa Barbara, Palms at Bonaventure and Villa Santa Barbara are the top-rated independent living facilities near Ellwood, California. See full list of communities.
There are 62 independent living facilities near Ellwood, California. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Ellwood, California are The Artesian of Ojai and Villa Santa Barbara. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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