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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Murphys, CA

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The average monthly cost of Independent Living in California is $4,174, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Murphys area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

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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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I toured numerous facilities. The rooms are fairly large. It is clean, but older. The staff is friendly and caring. I normally drop in unannounced and have not found any unpleasant surprises. I needed a...
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.
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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.
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: 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.
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.
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, 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.
Plymouth Square is sponsored by the Non-Profit Retirement Housing Foundation and is a faith based organization that has been in business since 1961, and Plymouth Square has been a part of Stockton CA since the 1970's. Plymouth Square offers the best in retirement living for those seniors seeking...
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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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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.
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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, 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.
Ambassador Garden Villa is a 42-bed non-skilled facility licensed by the State under Community Care Licensing providing a holistic approach in caregiving with family-style environment for seniors who are unable to live by themselves and/or who are diagnosed with Alzheimer’s/Dementia.Fully...
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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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They are doing a great job! Stacey keeps a pretty good eye on things. She checks in on her fairly often. If they need anything they always have a call button. She likes the food, she says it's very good....
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.
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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.
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.

Cost of independent living in Murphys, CA

The average cost of senior living in California is $4,174 per month as compared to $3,520 in the United States.

Senior living costs in California vs. national costs

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Column communityType: Community type
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Column costDifference: Cost difference
Community typeCaliforniaU.S.Cost difference
Independent Living$4,174/mo$3,520/mo18.6% above national median
Assisted Living$6,206/mo$5,830/mo6.4% above national median
Memory Care$7,329/mo$6,999/mo4.7% above national median
Independent Living
California:$4,174/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Cost difference:18.6% above national median
Assisted Living
California:$6,206/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Cost difference:6.4% above national median
Memory Care
California:$7,329/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Cost difference:4.7% above national median
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What families are saying about independent living in Murphys

Recent reviews for independent living in Murphys

Sunshine Manor in Placerville, CA

4.3
A Place for Mom was very helpful in getting us an appointment for viewing Sunshine Manor. We found Sunshine Manor to be warm and inviting as soon as we arrived. They are a small group of caregivers that really have a heart for the seniors. Sunshine is like being in a home with dining tables ...
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Pacific Heights Villas in Stockton, CA

4.7
I am very happy with this complex and it is very nice, a few little improvements. I do get to cook for myself. They have a nice security gate. They have a nice pool area to enjoy in the summer months. I like that it is a secure community to live in and I have told others about how happy I am ...
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Stacie's Chalet - Modesto

4.9
We moved my mother to the memory care wing here on July 10th. I have been exceptionally happy with every aspect of the facility and staff. The food is very good and nutritious with fresh vegetables and fruit regularly. The staff are compassionate and kind and treat the residents like family. I ...
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Murphys independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Murphys independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Murphys, 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 Murphys 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 Murphys partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Murphys, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.3%
18.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
32.9%
30.5%
No sugar
No sugar
29.9%
27.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36%
29.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.3%
9.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Murphys 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 Murphys communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Murphys, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.2%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.5%
38.3%
Room service
Room service
34.3%
32.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.2%
15.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Murphys 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 Murphys offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Murphys, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
35.9%
39.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26%
25.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.3%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.1%
41.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.2%
43.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41.2%
47.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34.8%
37.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
32.2%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
34.6%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.2%
41.6%
Live performances
Live performances
37.5%
41.2%
Dances
Dances
28.6%
29.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30.9%
35.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37%
40.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Stratford at Beyer Park, Truewood by Merrill, Modesto and The Oaks at Inglewood are the top-rated independent living facilities near Murphys, California. See full list of communities.
There are 94 independent living facilities near Murphys, California. See the full list.
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