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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.
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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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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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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To me, they were very reliable. They kept communication going between myself and what was going on with my loved one. I would recommend it. It was difficult to move in during quarantine, but during that...
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.
Retirement Living-A true retirement center empowers you to retire from some of the daily chores of laundry, cooking and cleaning so you can truly relax and spend your time however you choose. Assisted Living-Many of us need a hand with everyday activities as we get older. We want you to be safe...
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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: 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: 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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My Mom just moved into Hacienda Grande four days ago. Although a huge adjustment in her life, I think her new residence will work fine for her. The administrator in charge, Marianne Hodel, is super -...
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 24-hour staff and caregivers are sensitive to the individuality and unique needs of our residents. You will enjoy our rose garden entrance and enclosed patio.  We provide private and shared rooms with private bath, individuality controlled heat and air conditioning, and...
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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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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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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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The caregivers are on top of things and my dad is getting good care. The food is good and they offer different choices. They have a piano room, television room and other activities available. They keep 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.
Whitten Heights Assisted Living and Memory care is family owned and operated. Our community is nestled in La Habra with access to nearby shopping. We have been in business for over 30 years. We currently provided Independent, Assisted and Heritage Living. Our Heritage living program is for those...
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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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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: 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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I really like that the staff is caring, and they do provide good care, especially for the value. They don't charge you for any extra care that you need. In terms of improvement, definitely more activities...
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.
Villa Redondo is an intimate and elegant assisted living facility in Long Beach, CA. We pride ourselves in providing care you can trust. Our relaxed beachside community is located blocks away from Belmont Pier, attracting residents with its warm weather, restaurants, and entertainment...
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My mother lived with our family for 18 years until she needed more help than we could provide. We found Crofton Manor and couldn't be more delighted. The team at Crofton Manor create a very home like...
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.
When you first enter Crofton Manor Inn you see the warmth and caring of our staff and residents.  We are you answer to affordable senior living.  When you walk into our common areas, dining room and apartments you feel the ambiance of home.  You notice residents with smiles and a...
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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: 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.

Cost of independent living in La Palma, CA

The average cost of senior living in La Palma is $4,205 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include La Habra, CA with an average of $3,949 per month.

Independent living costs in La Palma, CA, vs. nearby cities

La Palma, CA
$4,205/mo
$4,261/mo

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

La Palma, CA
$4,205/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in La Palma, CA, vs. other senior living options

$4,839/mo
Independent Living
$4,205/mo

Independent living costs in La Palma, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,970/mo
Studio
$5,014/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,550/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,443/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,054/mo

Senior living costs in La Palma 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: La Palma, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLa Palma, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$4,205/mo$4,504/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,023/mo$4,369/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,839/mo$5,269/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
La Palma, CA:$4,205/mo
California:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
La Palma, CA:$4,023/mo
California:$4,369/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
La Palma, CA:$4,839/mo
California:$5,269/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in La Palma, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in La Palma 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
La Palma, CA$3,775/mo$3,845/mo-1.8%
California$3,692/mo$3,631/mo+1.7%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
La Palma, CA
2024 average cost:$3,775/mo
2023 average cost:$3,845/mo
Percent change:-1.8%
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 La Palma

Recent reviews for independent living in La Palma

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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La Palma independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in La Palma independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in La Palma, 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 La Palma 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 La Palma partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
La Palma, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.6%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40.2%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
35.1%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
44.3%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.4%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in La Palma 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 La Palma communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
La Palma, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
30.9%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.1%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
30.9%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.5%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in La Palma 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 La Palma offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
La Palma, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
41.2%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.7%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.6%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50.5%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40.2%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56.7%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.1%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
24.7%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
39.2%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
38.1%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
18.6%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.5%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.1%
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Ivy Park at La Palma, Sunrise of Yorba Linda and Oakmont of Orange are the top-rated independent living facilities near La Palma, California. See full list of communities.
There are 116 independent living facilities near La Palma, California. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in La Palma, 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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