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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Laguna Niguel, CA

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 36 independent living facilities in Laguna Niguel, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

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zipAveragecost: $4,909

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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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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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One of the women I worked with lived here. She didn't get involved in all of the neighborhoody stuff because she's more of an independent soul, but she said there was a huge sense of community there, which...
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, 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.
Step into a flower-filled painting by Monet and you've arrived at Aegis of Dana Point. Our serene assisted living community is close to spectacular ocean bluffs and near picturesque Dana Point Harbor, San Juan Capistrano and the pier at San Clemente. Shopping and medical care are close at hand...
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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.
Welcome to FountainGlen FountainGlen managed communities offer a wide variety of spaciously designed one and two-bedroom floor plans. Sizable balconies and patios provide an idyllic setting for coffee and morning paper, or simply enjoy the outdoors from the privacy of your home. An active...
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Cost of independent living in Laguna Niguel, CA

The average cost of senior living in Laguna Niguel is $4,909 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lake Elsinore, CA with an average of $3,607 per month.

Independent living costs in Laguna Niguel, CA, vs. nearby cities

Laguna Niguel, CA
$4,909/mo

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

Laguna Niguel, CA
$4,909/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Laguna Niguel, CA, vs. other senior living options

$5,901/mo
Independent Living
$4,909/mo

Independent living costs in Laguna Niguel, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,789/mo
Studio
$5,908/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,535/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,162/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,295/mo

Senior living costs in Laguna Niguel 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: Laguna Niguel, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLaguna Niguel, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$4,909/mo$4,504/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,168/mo$4,369/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$5,901/mo$5,269/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Laguna Niguel, CA:$4,909/mo
California:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Laguna Niguel, CA:$4,168/mo
California:$4,369/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Laguna Niguel, CA:$5,901/mo
California:$5,269/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Laguna Niguel, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Laguna Niguel 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Laguna Niguel, CA$5,142/mo$5,417/mo-5.1%
California$3,502/mo$3,320/mo+5.5%
National$3,101/mo$2,897/mo+7.0%
Laguna Niguel, CA
2024 average cost:$5,142/mo
2023 average cost:$5,417/mo
Percent change:-5.1%
California
2024 average cost:$3,502/mo
2023 average cost:$3,320/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
National
2024 average cost:$3,101/mo
2023 average cost:$2,897/mo
Percent change:+7.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Laguna Niguel

Recent reviews for independent living in Laguna Niguel

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.

Atria San Juan in San Juan Capistrano, CA

5.0
My Dad moved into Atria San Juan. The past year he has declined dramatically. Basically not doing anything at home. We moved him into a Studio. His life is back. He is out everyday. Sitting outside watching the golfers next door. Always sitting with other residents. Eating good meals. He lives ...
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Sea Cliff Assisted Living in Huntington Beach, CA

4.0
It is a nice place for your loved one. There are a lot of residents to interact with. The caregivers are nice and kind to the residents. We are able to bring outside food to my loved one.

Laguna Niguel independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Laguna Niguel independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Laguna Niguel, 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 Laguna Niguel 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 Laguna Niguel partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
31%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
48.3%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
48.3%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
65.5%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20.7%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Laguna Niguel 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 Laguna Niguel communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Laguna Niguel, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
48.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
51.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
48.3%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
24.1%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Laguna Niguel 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 Laguna Niguel offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
55.2%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
34.5%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.9%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
65.5%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
51.7%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
65.5%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
48.3%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.9%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.8%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
51.7%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
51.7%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
34.5%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
37.9%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
51.7%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Crestavilla, Watermark Laguna Niguel and Aegis of Laguna Niguel are the top-rated independent living facilities near Laguna Niguel, California. See full list of communities.
There are 36 independent living facilities near Laguna Niguel, California. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Laguna Niguel, California are Atria Golden Creek, Oakmont of Orange and Avista Magnolia. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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