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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Gustine, CA

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Stacie's Chalet was offering a special at the time our loved one was moving in, and the value regarding that special was really good. However we are unsure of the overall going rate of this community. The...
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.
Stacie's Chalet in Modesto, offers wonderful opportunities for the senior lifestyle of your choice. We are located near shopping and numerous services. The resident care team oversees the care and services provided by the specially trained resident assistants. We offer both assisted living and...
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.
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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The staff at this community are absolutely outstanding, they are always on top of every situation and handle it with such grace. They have really gone out of there way to make sure that my mom is comfortable...
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.
The facility is a medium size facility structured for Assisted Living regulated by the Department of Social Services, where you can find the comforts of home. From the safe and spacious living area, indoors and outdoors as well, to the friendly, caring and devoted staff, we are committed 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.
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.
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.
Vintage Faire ResidentialLocated right in the heart of Modesto, CA, Vintage Faire Residential boasts a quaint, country atmosphere with all the right modern amenities. In fact, you may feel like you’ve stepped back in time when you look at the decor of this beautiful home. With gorgeous outdoor...
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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
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.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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.
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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: 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.
Morgan Hill Villa is a licensed residential care facility for the elderly providing harmonious living and care right in the heart of Morgan Hill. Here you'll enjoy all the benefits of a warm home atmosphere. You will have confidence knowing that your needs will be met - now and in the future. We...
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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: 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.

Cost of independent living in Gustine, CA

The average cost of senior living in Gustine is $3,656 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Livingston, CA with an average of $2,862 per month.

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

Gustine, CA
$3,656/mo
$3,908/mo

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

Gustine, CA
$3,656/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$4,155/mo
Independent Living
$3,656/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,746/mo
Studio
$4,930/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,844/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,765/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,600/mo

Senior living costs in Gustine 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: Gustine, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGustine, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$3,656/mo$4,504/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,749/mo$4,369/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,155/mo$5,269/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Gustine, CA:$3,656/mo
California:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Gustine, CA:$3,749/mo
California:$4,369/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Gustine, CA:$4,155/mo
California:$5,269/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Gustine, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Gustine 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
Gustine, CA$2,906/mo$2,998/mo-3.1%
California$3,692/mo$3,631/mo+1.7%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Gustine, CA
2024 average cost:$2,906/mo
2023 average cost:$2,998/mo
Percent change:-3.1%
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 Gustine

Recent reviews for independent living in Gustine

Stratford at Beyer Park in Modesto, CA

5.0
My loved one enjoyed being there and having the other residents around to interact with. That helped him improve a lot. It's a nice, bright, cheery place to live. It was the best place for him at the time that he needed it. And I liked all the staff I met. They were very friendly, helpful, ...
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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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Whispering Pines Inn, LLC in Hollister, CA

5.0
Whispering Pines Inn has devotedly served the San Benito County for over 26 years. The management & staffs are caring & very responsive to their elderly residents. Being a caregiver is not an easy task. You have to have the heary & compassion which I have seen with the employees as well ad ...
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Gustine independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gustine independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gustine, 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 Gustine 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 Gustine partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Gustine, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
8.5%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
22.3%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
23.4%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
26.6%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.3%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Gustine 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 Gustine communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Gustine, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
17%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
21.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
23.4%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.6%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gustine 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 Gustine offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Gustine, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
26.6%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.7%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
31.9%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
29.8%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25.5%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.1%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20.2%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
27.7%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
27.7%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
17%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.1%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.7%
47%
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