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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Garden Grove, CA

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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: 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, 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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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.
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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: 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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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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Our loved one appreciates the staff members they are very friendly. We think that she feels safe at the community, and we would recommend Huntington Terrace North to others.
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.
It's Your Time - Make it the Best Time of Your Life! This unique setting makes it easy for you to enjoy the very best in your senior years. We've set the stage for your active lifestyle. Enjoy all the modern conveniences you need to make life easy for relaxing with family and friends - for...
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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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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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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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My dad is doing very well and I have no complaints and I have not heard anything negative from him. He has the biggest room next to dining room, activity room, and everything else. It is a fantastic room...
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.
As a well-established retirement community in Fullerton, Acacia Villas provides a warm, family-like environment in a comfortable, homey atmosphere. Acacia Villas features 66 apartments, two large living rooms with a large-screen television, an attractively landscaped central courtyard, and a...
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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.
Jacaranda Apartments, for Adults 55+, is located in the Sunny Hills Area of Fullerton, CA. We offer sophistication and style to active adults with a passion for living the good life. A unique combination of natural beauty and luxury, it's the perfect place to enjoy the lifestyle you so richly...
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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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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.
On 33 beautifully landscaped acres in Fullerton, California, Morningside is a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) ideally located in Orange County, just 25 miles from Los Angeles. Orange County beaches are even closer. Here, residents enjoy a mild Mediterranean climate and a light daily...
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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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Quiet environment. Clean, warm and cozy like a family. Chinese meals and desserts - The senior residents enjoy.
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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.
Cardinal Yu-Pin ManorCardinal Yu-Pin Manor is a large assisted living community that is located in Norwalk, CA. Norwalk is a cozy city that is a suburban city in Los Angeles. You get the cozy atmosphere Norwalk has to offer while close enough to all the big amenities in Los Angeles.The community...

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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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 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%
8.1%
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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
44.2%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

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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