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Photo of Overture Riverwalk 55+ Apartment Homes
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Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Welcome to Overture Riverwalk 55+ Apartment Homes, an innovative approach to apartment living for the active adult whose so-called inner child is all grown up – and demands the finer things in life. Make your home in a modern community that lives up to your expectations, and then soars way past...
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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.
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33%
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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.
Catalina Garden Senior Apartments are located in scenic Riverside, Riverside County, California. The mountain views are breathtaking. Riverside is known for its Spanish Mission architecture which is absolutely gorgeous combined with citrus tree lined streets. Catalina Garden Senior Apartments is...
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Cost of independent living in Lake Mathews, CA

The average cost of senior living in Lake Mathews is $3,128 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Moreno Valley, CA with an average of $2,849 per month.

Independent living costs in Lake Mathews, CA, vs. nearby cities

Lake Mathews, CA
$3,128/mo
$2,949/mo

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

Lake Mathews, CA
$3,128/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Lake Mathews, CA, vs. other senior living options

$4,275/mo
Independent Living
$3,128/mo

Independent living costs in Lake Mathews, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,496/mo
Studio
$4,615/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,280/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,619/mo

Senior living costs in Lake Mathews 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: Lake Mathews, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLake Mathews, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$3,128/mo$4,504/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,604/mo$4,369/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,275/mo$5,269/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Lake Mathews, CA:$3,128/mo
California:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Lake Mathews, CA:$3,604/mo
California:$4,369/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Lake Mathews, CA:$4,275/mo
California:$5,269/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Lake Mathews, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Lake Mathews 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
Lake Mathews, CA$3,189/mo$3,134/mo+1.7%
California$3,692/mo$3,585/mo+3.0%
National$3,246/mo$3,151/mo+3.0%
Lake Mathews, CA
2024 average cost:$3,189/mo
2023 average cost:$3,134/mo
Percent change:+1.7%
California
2024 average cost:$3,692/mo
2023 average cost:$3,585/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
National
2024 average cost:$3,246/mo
2023 average cost:$3,151/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Lake Mathews

Recent reviews for independent living in Lake Mathews

River Run Senior Apartments in Corona, CA

4.5
I like living at this community. The staff have been excellent and helpful. The community is clean and well maintained. They send out a monthly flyer showing what activities are offered. My apartment is roomy. This community is affordable and I would recommend taking a look at it.

Renaissance Village Murrieta

4.8
The staff is excellent. They are friendly and my mother feels like they treat her special. I would recommend this facility to others.

Inland Christian Home Inc. in Ontario, CA

4.8
Truly concerned & caring staff. Mom left us b4 Covid but I have definitely recommended this place to all . Conversion from independent to 24/7 dependency. This facility is the benchmark of what other facilities & or elder care providers should strive to be. Very communicative & never problems ...
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Lake Mathews independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lake Mathews independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lake Mathews, 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 Mathews 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 Mathews partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lake Mathews, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.4%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
23.1%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
23.1%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.1%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.7%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Lake Mathews 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 Mathews communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lake Mathews, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
26.9%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
26.9%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
23.1%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
26.9%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lake Mathews 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 Mathews offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lake Mathews, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
30.8%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.1%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.1%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
34.6%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
30.8%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
38.5%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26.9%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
19.2%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
26.9%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
26.9%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
26.9%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
19.2%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.7%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
26.9%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Citrus Place, Magnolia Grand and Raincross at Riverside are the top-rated independent living facilities near Lake Mathews, California. See full list of communities.
There are 33 independent living facilities near Lake Mathews, California. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Lake Mathews, California are Villas At San Bernardino, Pacifica Senior Living Menifee and Sunny Rose Glen. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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