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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Lake Forest, CA
If you’re looking for independent living in the Lake Forest area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Lake Forest. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 34 independent living facilities in Lake Forest, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Hansen, West Anaheim and Anaheim Resort.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Irvine, Riverside and Dana Point.
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Small but lovely facility. Engaging staff. Proximity to my own home, availability for Memory Care residents to venture outside without an escort (compared to another facility within convenience/proximity to...
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.
Our assisted living and memory care community in North Tustin, CA offers compassionate care and meaningful services in a beautiful as well as comfortable setting to support seniors of varying needs. Our resident-centered approach to care helps seniors live as active and engaged as they want to...
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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.
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.
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...
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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I would tell others that it is a great community for independent living. It is very secure with a private gate. It is an upscale community. Our experience was during the pandemic. The staff are...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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
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.
Discover the finest in housing at Fountainglen Laguna Niguel Apartments. Perfectly situated in the heart of beautiful Laguna Niguel, you'll discover everything that you love is conveniently close to home! Its ideal location places you minutes away from beaches, universities, commuter friendly...
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Cost of independent living in Lake Forest, CA
The average cost of senior living in Lake Forest is $4,184 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Corona, CA with an average of $3,730 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Lake Forest, CA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Lake Forest, CA vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Lake Forest
Recent reviews for independent living in Lake Forest
Westminster Terrace Senior Living
5.0
It's been a much better experience than I thought. Mom has been happy with the food, activities, and staff. Yes, I'd absolutely recommend to others.
Ivy Park at San Juan Capistrano
5.0
We love the classic, intimate 2 story design, and semi-hidden location. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend Ivy Park at San Juan to other families.
Atria Del Sol in Mission Viejo, CA
4.6
My mothers experience was good. She did have to stay on the second floor due to her diagnosis of dementia and that was not present for her...felt like a prisoner. The staff were very attentive and most of all she was safe so we could feel like we had a break from 24x7 care givers. She doesn't ...
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Lake Forest independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lake Forest independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lake Forest, 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 Lake Forest 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 Lake Forest 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
43.3%
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Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
43.3%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
43.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
56.7%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.7%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Lake Forest 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 Lake Forest communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
46.7%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
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Room service
Room service
46.7%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
33.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lake Forest 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 Lake Forest offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
56.7%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.7%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
46.7%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
53.3%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46.7%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.7%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
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40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
53.3%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
53.3%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
30%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
43.3%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
53.3%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Rowntree Gardens, Crescendo Senior Living Assisted Living and Memory Care and Atria Golden Creek are the top-rated independent living facilities near Lake Forest, California. See full list of communities.
There are 34 independent living facilities near Lake Forest, California. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Lake Forest, California are Rowntree Gardens, Crescendo Senior Living Assisted Living and Memory Care and Atria Golden Creek. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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