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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.
Vintage GardensVintage Gardens is a senior housing community located in West Covina, Los Angeles County, CA. Enjoy beautiful California weather all year and take in the beautiful backdrop of sunny California. Covina is also a great location for shopping, entertainment community activities, and...
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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 FountainGlen at Terra Vista, an apartment community designed especially for the active lifestyle of individuals 55 years of age and better. Nestled at the base of the majestic San Bernardino Mountains, FountainGlen at Terra Vista offers serene living combined with a superb...
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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.
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My mom seems to have adjusted well since being relocated here. She was in a nice community prior but it was too far away and this one was a little closer to me so I moved here. So far everything seems to be...
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.
The Arcadia Royale is ideally located fifteen minutes away from the Santa Anita Racetrack, the L.A. Arboretum, the Santa Anita Fashion Park, the Arcadia Methodist Hospital, and literally hundreds of doctor's offices including many specialists. The Arcadia Royale strives to make all of their...
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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.
The Arcadian Retirement Center, centrally located in Arcadia, California, specializes in assisted living care for the elderly. The Arcadian realizes the importance of providing the highest quality of care while keeping the cost affordable during these tough economic times. We emphasize 'Quality...
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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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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.
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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: 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
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.
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.
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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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All the staff that I have spoken to or interacted with has been professional and very helpful. I feel that my grandma will be safe and taken care of. The management staff has been outstanding.
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: 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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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: 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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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.
Garfield Care Garfield Care Center is a large assisted living community that is located in Pasadena, CA. The community consists of apartment living style homes. With Garfield Care Center, you get all the perks of living in the big city but you get your own little community environment. At...
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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.
Castle View Retirement Estates Castle View Retirement Estate is an assisted living community based in beautiful Pasadena, CA. This community is surrounded by lush trees and wooded areas, leaving nature to greet our residents at every turn. Pasadena is one of the most scenic, residential areas in...
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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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It's a very exclusive place, but the staff is wonderful and the amenities are excellent. Parking is a bit of a hassle.
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.
Beauty. Art. History. And tradition. These are the hallmarks of Pasadena, one of California’s true gems. In the heart of this dynamic city is a place where you can renew your passion for culture and community every day. Welcome to Villa Gardens – Pasadena’s choice for premier full-service...
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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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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.
Thank you for your interest in FountainGlen at Pasadena Active Independent Apartment Living FountainGlen at Pasadena is nestled in the downtown Playhouse District of Pasadena designed for the active lifestyle of adults aged 55 plus…Easy access to Gold line Rapid transit systemGrocery stores and...
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Really we like everything about the home here. High Desert Villas is very nice, well maintained, and affordable.
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.
Finally there is a community for independent active adults 55+ to enjoy a full life style. We invite you to come walk the beautiful park-like grounds and participate in our many unmatched activities. Our Van Service will to take you shopping, to the doctor or any local destination and back home...
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Our experience here was excellent, they were outstanding at everything. Although my dad was bedridden, they encouraged him to do PT. The staff were very committed to what they were doing, it was not just a...
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.

Cost of independent living in Mile High, CA

The average cost of senior living in Mile High is $3,933 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Rancho Cucamonga, CA with an average of $3,334 per month.

Independent living costs in Mile High, CA, vs. nearby cities

Mile High, CA
$3,933/mo
$3,698/mo

Independent living costs in Mile High, CA, vs. state and national averages

Mile High, CA
$3,933/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Mile High, CA, vs. other senior living options

$4,686/mo
Independent Living
$3,933/mo

Independent living costs in Mile High, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,440/mo
Studio
$5,225/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,110/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,637/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$8,657/mo

Senior living costs in Mile High 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: Mile High, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMile High, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$3,933/mo$4,504/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,080/mo$4,369/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,686/mo$5,269/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Mile High, CA:$3,933/mo
California:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Mile High, CA:$4,080/mo
California:$4,369/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Mile High, CA:$4,686/mo
California:$5,269/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Mile High, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Mile High 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
Mile High, CA$3,867/mo$3,739/mo+3.4%
California$3,692/mo$3,631/mo+1.7%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Mile High, CA
2024 average cost:$3,867/mo
2023 average cost:$3,739/mo
Percent change:+3.4%
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 Mile High

Recent reviews for independent living in Mile High

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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and helpful staff. Numerous reviews from Mile High Community mention the kindness and attentiveness of the staff towards residents. For instance, at Mission Commons, the staff's 'genuine concern and care' is appreciated, and at Bay Towers at Bixby Knolls, the caregivers were 'kind and helpful' during their bri ...
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Varied activities and social opportunities. Mile High community residents enjoy a wide range of activities and social opportunities. For example, at Holiday Rancho Village, residents appreciate the 'variety' of activities provided, and at Holiday Golden Oaks, the residents enjoy the 'fun, interesting, and educational' activities. Thes ...
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Clean and well-maintained facilities. Reviews consistently praise the cleanliness and upkeep of Mile High community facilities. For instance, at Truewood by Merrill, West Covina, the room is 'quite large and clean,' and at Holiday Valencia Commons, the facility is 'working well' and 'very clean.' This attention to cleanliness an ...
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Comfortable and spacious living spaces. Residents at Mile High community appreciate the comfort and spaciousness of their living spaces. For example, at Truewood by Merrill, West Covina, the apartment sizes are 'much bigger than where I lived previously,' and at Atria Encino Terrace, the 'large patio' and 'full kitchen' are mentio ...
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Delicious and nutritious meals. Mile High community residents express their satisfaction with the quality and variety of meals provided. For instance, at Atria Encino Terrace, the food is 'good' and 'the chef accommodates dietary restrictions,' and at Scholl Canyon Estates, the 'food choices are his favorite.' The emphasis ...
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Thoughtful and compassionate caregivers. Several reviews mention the compassionate care provided by Mile High community staff. For example, at Atria Park of Pacific Palisades, the staff 'goes out of their way to make [resident] feel wanted,' and at Holiday Rancho Village, residents appreciate the 'helpful and attentive' caregivers. ...
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Mile High independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mile High independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mile High, 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 Mile High 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 Mile High partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Mile High, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
24.9%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.8%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
34%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.6%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.6%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Mile High 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 Mile High communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Mile High, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
29.4%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
34.2%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
32.5%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mile High 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 Mile High offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Mile High, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
37.3%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.7%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.3%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
43.9%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
39.5%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
47%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
32.2%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.1%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
32.2%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.7%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
37.1%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
23%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Sunrise of Beverly Hills, Villas At San Bernardino and Merrill Gardens at Rancho Cucamonga are the top-rated independent living facilities near Mile High, California. See full list of communities.
There are 669 independent living facilities near Mile High, California. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Mile High, California are Villas At San Bernardino, Merrill Gardens at Rancho Cucamonga and Nikkei Senior Gardens by Cogir. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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