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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Florence, CA

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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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The director is very wonderful. If there’s a problem they help us take care of it right away. They stay in touch with us. We’re out of state so the communication is really helpful! It’s been a really 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.
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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.
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: 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.
LIVE life at Sunset Hall!!We are a nonprofit retirement center, founded in 1923. Assisted and Independent residents are welcome.Rates depend on the room size and location. Basic rates include assistance with medications, weekly laundry service, basic housekeeping, 3 meals per day, Sunset Hall...
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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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Lovely people and a well maintained facility. They answer our questions and inquiries about mom’s care quickly and are always friendly and welcoming when we visit. They are caring and patient with the...
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.
The balmy Mediaterranean climate and lively culture scene of the Southern California community of Inglewood, Los Angeles County combine to make life pleasant and comfortable for residents of Westchester Villa assisted living community. Efforts by the Inglewood Cultural Arts, Inc. ensure that...
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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.
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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.
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
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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
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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: 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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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.
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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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Kingsley Manor has been beyond wonderful for my Mom! She had been at one of the large corporate retirement communities for a couple of years. While that experience was decent, it lacked the caring for the...
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.
Kingsley Manor has been serving the older adult community since 1912. Located in the Hollywood area, Kingsley is truly an oasis in the heart of the city. Brick residential hall surrounded by award winning gardens create a campus-like setting. Over the years a total concept in retirement living...
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Everything is going very well for my father in law at this community. He really likes it here. This is a smaller community compared to the other ones we looked at, but that is better for him so the...
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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.
At THE CHATEAU, we understand that peace of mind and the quality of life are important when selecting an assisted living community. Here, residents are cared for with kindness and respect because we value and respect each individual's life experiences. We are dedicated to promoting and...
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The Wilshire Vista Manor is a great place. It is conveniently located and well managed. The staff is friendly, caring and professional. My loved one sleeps most of the time, so, I don't know exactly about...
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.
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.
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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I'm comfortable with the care she is receiving here. They have enough staff and are providing quality care. They offer activities but she is not participating. We chose this community because my mother liked...
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Southland Home is a state-of-the-art assisted living community situated in Norwalk, CA. Our luxurious community offers water features, landscaping, sprawling greenery, and a gazebo. Paved walkways and outdoor seating areas encourage residents to enjoy a breath of fresh air while relaxing and...

Cost of independent living in Florence, CA

The average cost of senior living in Florence is $4,752 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include San Bernardino, CA with an average of $3,888 per month.

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

Florence, CA
$4,752/mo
U.S. national average
$3,532/mo

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

$7,603/mo
Independent Living
$4,752/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,636/mo
Studio
$4,697/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,873/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,015/mo

Senior living costs in Florence 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: Florence, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFlorence, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$4,752/mo$4,144/mo$3,532/mo
Assisted Living$6,464/mo$6,307/mo$5,909/mo
Memory Care$7,603/mo$7,557/mo$7,121/mo
Independent Living
Florence, CA:$4,752/mo
California:$4,144/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
Assisted Living
Florence, CA:$6,464/mo
California:$6,307/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Memory Care
Florence, CA:$7,603/mo
California:$7,557/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
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Independent living costs in Florence, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Florence 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 average 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
Florence, CA$4,630/mo$4,425/mo+4.6%
California$3,916/mo$3,864/mo+1.4%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Florence, CA
2024 average cost:$4,630/mo
2023 average cost:$4,425/mo
Percent change:+4.6%
California
2024 average cost:$3,916/mo
2023 average cost:$3,864/mo
Percent change:+1.4%
National
2024 average cost:$3,416/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Florence

Recent reviews for independent living in Florence

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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Brookdale Gardens of Tarzana

5.0
I have no complaints about the care my mother has been receiving at this community. The housekeeping does a great job at keeping her bedroom nicely maintained as well as the rest of the building. The staff have been very friendly and are always attentive to her needs. I overall have been very ...
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Terraza of Cheviot Hills Assisted Living in Los Angeles, CA

4.0
It has been a really good overall positive experience. They are really good at following up with me and letting me know how brother is doing. Meal preparations are really good as well. The house-keeping and laundry services are very good as well. The one thing that they can improve on is ...
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Florence independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Florence independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Florence, 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 Florence 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 Florence partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Florence, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
26.2%
18.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.1%
30.5%
No sugar
No sugar
34.5%
27.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
43.5%
29.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.2%
9.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Florence 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 Florence communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Florence, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
36.4%
32.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.3%
38.3%
Room service
Room service
37.2%
32.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.9%
15.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Florence 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 Florence offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Florence, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
41%
39.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.3%
25.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25.5%
29.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.2%
41.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.9%
43.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
49.6%
47.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.5%
37.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
32.6%
34.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.2%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.8%
41.6%
Live performances
Live performances
42.2%
41.3%
Dances
Dances
30.3%
29.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
31.5%
35.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

There are 90 independent living facilities near Florence, California. See the full list.
Test shortCodes: 1. percentPetFriendly: 53% MAX(Cats allowed %, Dogs allowed %) from Databricks market_amenities. 2. percentDogsAllowed: 52% 3. percentCatsAllowed: 53% 4. percentMCStaffTraining: 23% – offer transportation for a fee. 5. percentTransportationComp: 53% – offer complimentary transportation. 6. percentRespite: 33% 7. percentDevotionalOnSite: 44% 8. LanguagesList: Spanish, Filipino, American Sign Language, Farsi, Russian, Chinese, Japanese, French, Mandarin, Armenian, Korean, Vietnamese, Italian, Arabic, German, Polish, Portuguese, and Romanian 9. top3PetFriendlyWithLinks: Hollywood Hills, A Pacifica Senior Living Community, Hollenbeck Palms, a CCRC, and Palm Court by Cogir 10. Top3MultilingualWithLinks: Hollywood Hills, A Pacifica Senior Living Community, Hollenbeck Palms, a CCRC, and Studio Royale by Cogir 11. top3TransportWithLinks: Hollywood Hills, A Pacifica Senior Living Community, Hollenbeck Palms, a CCRC, and Palm Court by Cogir 12. top3DevotionalWithLinks: Hollywood Hills, A Pacifica Senior Living Community, Hollenbeck Palms, a CCRC, and Palm Court by Cogir
The best independent living facilities near you in Florence, California are Oakmont of Orange, Truewood by Merrill, West Covina and Brookdale Anaheim. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
Test shortCodes: 1. percentPetFriendly: 53% MAX(Cats allowed %, Dogs allowed %) from Databricks market_amenities. 2. percentDogsAllowed: 52% 3. percentCatsAllowed: 53% 4. percentMCStaffTraining: 23% – offer transportation for a fee. 5. percentTransportationComp: 53% – offer complimentary transportation. 6. percentRespite: 33% 7. percentDevotionalOnSite: 44% 8. LanguagesList: Spanish, Filipino, American Sign Language, Farsi, Russian, Chinese, Japanese, French, Mandarin, Armenian, Korean, Vietnamese, Italian, Arabic, German, Polish, Portuguese, and Romanian 9. top3PetFriendlyWithLinks: Hollywood Hills, A Pacifica Senior Living Community, Hollenbeck Palms, a CCRC, and Palm Court by Cogir 10. Top3MultilingualWithLinks: Hollywood Hills, A Pacifica Senior Living Community, Hollenbeck Palms, a CCRC, and Studio Royale by Cogir 11. top3TransportWithLinks: Hollywood Hills, A Pacifica Senior Living Community, Hollenbeck Palms, a CCRC, and Palm Court by Cogir 12. top3DevotionalWithLinks: Hollywood Hills, A Pacifica Senior Living Community, Hollenbeck Palms, a CCRC, and Palm Court by Cogir
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