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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Garden Grove, CA

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My husband was in another facility which was just ok, with some specific concerns. The difference is like night and day with Clearwater. The staff is energetic, positive and willing to go over and above to...
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.
Discover Clearwater Newport Beach, a new senior living community where care and compassion come wrapped in luxury surroundings. This vibrant community offers Assisted Living and Memory Care with well-appointed amenities, Clearwater signature programs, and personalized care. Enjoy chef-driven...
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Under staffed but they did their best. There was talk about the person who was supposed to be in charge. Was not there anymore but they still had her name on the paperwork. My dad was in the memory care...
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.
Here at Roosevelt Gardens we place special emphasis on the right of each resident to receive compassionate care in a manner which preserves individual’s dignity. Staff is trained to understand each resident’s physical, cognitive, emotional needs and challenges. Families learn effective ways in...
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I was worried my first stay at a facility ever. The people and the staff were all great. They have a nice program with activity’s and hot meals. Special group, staff and patients have a good dynamic. I...
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: 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.
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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: 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: 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.
Welcome Christian Home is an assisted living community providing seniors with a safe and comfortable place to live in Westminster, Orange County, California. This community is ready to face the issues of those who are dealing with dementia and Alzheimer's. The city of Westminster has much to...
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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.
Huntington Westminster is very serene and blessed with greenery and flowers. We have areas to share with neighbors and get to know everyone at the Sunroom Café, BBQ area, swimming pools, hut tub and clubhouse. Although, we only accept cats as pets, I hope you will see all the unique things our...
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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: 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.
Our residents enjoy the opportunity to create the lifestyle they desire. If you are looking for a community to call "home"where you can make good friends, have fun, keep active, relax and enjoy life, then Heritage Park is the right community for you!! Please contact s today, we will be happy to...
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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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Writing about Anaheim Crown Plaza: my home As each month goes by , I’ve become more certain that this is my permanent residence. I’ve been President of Resident Council for 14 years and while people have...
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.
The Anaheim Crown Plaza in Anaheim, California is here to make your loved one's journey into retirement a pleasant one. Dine on the shaded patio or take a stroll across our exquisitely landscaped yard for a breath of fresh air in this resort-like retirement community. Our staff are not only here...
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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.
This property has been designated for Seniors Only by the City of Anaheim Housing Authority.Quiet 11 unit complex, Apartments located on 2nd floor. Complex has elevator access in addition to the stairs.Near Lincoln and Brookhurst and Shopping and Bus Lines. Great freeway access. Entry off of...
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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.
Heritage Village Anaheim Senior Apartments in Anaheim offers independent living options for residents aged 55+. Just minutes from the 5, 57, 91 and 22 freeways.Pet friendly senior apartments featuring large private patios and balconies with private storage, 24-hour maintenance, free coffee and...
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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
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.
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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.
Anyone looking to live out their retirement years in a welcoming and friendly community should consider the Dorado Senior Apartments located in charming Buena Park, Orange County, CA. Life does not get much better then life in this wonderful town, with so much to do seniors 55 and older and their...
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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.
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I think they do a great job overall at Knott Avenue Care Center. I really appreciated how much they were able to work with me when I came to finances. They really focus on the customer service and care here....
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.
Knott Avenue Care Center is a top rated senior care nursing facility located in beautiful Buena Park, California. We pride ourselves in offering the very best in around the clock sub acute, post acute, and medically complex care. Our expert staff has the training, knowledge, and friendliness...
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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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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 Garden Grove, CA

The average cost of senior living in Garden Grove is $4,097 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Villa Park, CA with an average of $3,844 per month.

Independent living costs in Garden Grove, CA, vs. nearby cities

Garden Grove, CA
$4,097/mo
$4,162/mo

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

Garden Grove, CA
$4,097/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Garden Grove, CA, vs. other senior living options

$4,951/mo
Independent Living
$4,097/mo

Independent living costs in Garden Grove, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,441/mo
Studio
$5,188/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,737/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,391/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,876/mo

Senior living costs in Garden Grove 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: Garden Grove, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGarden Grove, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$4,097/mo$4,504/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,962/mo$4,369/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,951/mo$5,269/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Garden Grove, CA:$4,097/mo
California:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Garden Grove, CA:$3,962/mo
California:$4,369/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Garden Grove, CA:$4,951/mo
California:$5,269/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Garden Grove, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Garden Grove 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
Garden Grove, CA$3,897/mo$3,872/mo+0.7%
California$3,692/mo$3,631/mo+1.7%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Garden Grove, CA
2024 average cost:$3,897/mo
2023 average cost:$3,872/mo
Percent change:+0.7%
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 Garden Grove

Recent reviews for independent living in Garden Grove

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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Garden Grove independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Garden Grove independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Garden Grove, 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 Garden Grove 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 Garden Grove partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Garden Grove, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
26.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44.2%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
40%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
45.3%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Garden Grove 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 Garden Grove communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Garden Grove, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
34.7%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
37.9%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.2%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Garden Grove 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 Garden Grove offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Garden Grove, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
45.3%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.4%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.6%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50.5%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.3%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.9%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.9%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
29.5%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.1%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.3%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
45.3%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
17.9%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.2%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Brookdale Garden Grove, Brookdale Valley View and Atria Golden Creek are the top-rated independent living facilities near Garden Grove, California. See full list of communities.
There are 108 independent living facilities near Garden Grove, California. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Garden Grove, 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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