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The average monthly cost of Independent Living in California is $4,174, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Indian Gulch area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

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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.
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: 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: 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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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: 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: 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.
Spacious 1 bedroom and 1 bath and 2 bedroom and 2 bath.Single Level Community Cable TV Ready Fully Equipped Kitchen Indoor Washer and Electric Dryer Hook Ups Ceiling Fans in Living Room and Bedrooms Emergency Call System Available Clubhouse with Library and Crafts Room Gated Community Limited...
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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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My mom used to live here. The apartments were nice for just a general senior apartment complex. They did have some community activities. They had bingo and crafts and other activities like that so for...
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.
Welcome Home to the perfect residential community for active seniors!Harmony BayIndependent Livingfor Ages 55 & Better...Lease one of our apartment homes and you will experience the best of all possible worlds with the comfort and quality you want, plenty of the necessities that make living...
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.
Our mission is to provide culturally sensitive residential services of the highest quality to our Elderly population in the Fresno/Clovis area. We believe in the principles of prevention, continuity of care, and collaboration with the people most involved in the lives of our residents. We are...
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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...

Cost of independent living in Indian Gulch, CA

The average cost of senior living in California is $4,174 per month as compared to $3,520 in the United States.

Senior living costs in California vs. national costs

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Column communityType: Community type
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Column costDifference: Cost difference
Community typeCaliforniaU.S.Cost difference
Independent Living$4,174/mo$3,520/mo18.6% above national median
Assisted Living$6,206/mo$5,830/mo6.4% above national median
Memory Care$7,329/mo$6,999/mo4.7% above national median
Independent Living
California:$4,174/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Cost difference:18.6% above national median
Assisted Living
California:$6,206/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Cost difference:6.4% above national median
Memory Care
California:$7,329/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Cost difference:4.7% above national median
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What families are saying about independent living in Indian Gulch

Recent reviews for independent living in Indian Gulch

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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Stacie's Chalet - Modesto

4.9
We moved my mother to the memory care wing here on July 10th. I have been exceptionally happy with every aspect of the facility and staff. The food is very good and nutritious with fresh vegetables and fruit regularly. The staff are compassionate and kind and treat the residents like family. I ...
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Autumn Ridge in Kerman, CA

4.3
My Mom and Dad are getting excellent care at Autumn Ridge, Kerman. They have lived in three previous facilities and this one has been the best fit for their needs. My Mom is full time wheelchair bound and the caregivers are very reliable and efficient in their care of her. They check on her ...
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Indian Gulch independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Indian Gulch independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Indian Gulch, 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 Indian Gulch 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 Indian Gulch partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Indian Gulch, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.9%
18.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.3%
30.5%
No sugar
No sugar
27.3%
27.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.7%
29.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.4%
9.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Indian Gulch 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 Indian Gulch communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Indian Gulch, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
38.2%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.5%
38.3%
Room service
Room service
31.2%
32.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.3%
15.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Indian Gulch 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 Indian Gulch offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Indian Gulch, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
34.2%
39.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.4%
25.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.8%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.4%
41.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
39.9%
43.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
43.3%
47.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.7%
37.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20.8%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.2%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
39.5%
41.6%
Live performances
Live performances
39.6%
41.2%
Dances
Dances
24.4%
29.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
32.5%
35.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Cogir of Cedar Creek, Stratford at Beyer Park and Truewood by Merrill, Modesto are the top-rated independent living facilities near Indian Gulch, California. See full list of communities.
There are 70 independent living facilities near Indian Gulch, California. See the full list.
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The best independent living facility near you in Indian Gulch, California is Valley Spring Memory Care. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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