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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: 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: 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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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: 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
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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.
Capitola ManorCapitola Manor is a uniquely beautiful and welcoming assisted living community nestled within Santa Cruz, CA. The landscaped community has much to offer in the way of being a home away from home. Trees and shrubs surround the property, which gives way to a peaceful and quiet setting...
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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.
Soquel Leisure Villa, Inc.Soquel Leisure Villa, Inc. is an assisted living community that is located in the town of Soquel, CA. Soquel is located in the Santa Cruz area. Living in Soquel you definitely get the small town feel but are still close enough to the big city lifestyle of the Santa Cruz...
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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.
The Chateau Guest Home is a quaint assisted living community located in the bustling city of Santa Cruz, CA. Santa Cruz is a beautiful seaside community with a lot of great amenities. It is also a tourist destination, making it an ideal location for an assisted living community, and that's why...
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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.
Morgan Hill Villa is a licensed residential care facility for the elderly providing harmonious living and care right in the heart of Morgan Hill. Here you'll enjoy all the benefits of a warm home atmosphere. You will have confidence knowing that your needs will be met - now and in the future. We...
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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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I've lived here for two years and I am very pleased with my life here. The community is very friendly and supportive. There are many activities offered here to keep our bodies and minds busy. Many of the...
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.
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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
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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: 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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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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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: 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: 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: 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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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: 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: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
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 Natividad, CA

The average cost of senior living in Natividad is $5,098 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Santa Nella, CA with an average of $3,558 per month.

Independent living costs in Natividad, CA, vs. nearby cities

Natividad, CA
$5,098/mo
$4,989/mo

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

Natividad, CA
$5,098/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Natividad, CA, vs. other senior living options

$5,661/mo
Independent Living
$5,098/mo

Independent living costs in Natividad, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,486/mo
Studio
$6,076/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,737/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,766/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,770/mo

Senior living costs in Natividad 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: Natividad, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeNatividad, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$5,098/mo$4,504/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,473/mo$4,369/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$5,661/mo$5,269/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Natividad, CA:$5,098/mo
California:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Natividad, CA:$4,473/mo
California:$4,369/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Natividad, CA:$5,661/mo
California:$5,269/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Natividad, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Natividad 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
Natividad, CA$3,951/mo$4,077/mo-3.1%
California$3,692/mo$3,631/mo+1.7%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Natividad, CA
2024 average cost:$3,951/mo
2023 average cost:$4,077/mo
Percent change:-3.1%
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 Natividad

Recent reviews for independent living in Natividad

Golden Heritage Living in San Jose, CA

5.0
This place is an excellent facility that specializes in the care of Chinese speaking people. It is well maintained and the staff is always ready to help. My mom lived there until she passed .

Ivy Park at Monterey

4.9
Our 98 year old mother moved into Ivy Park this past spring. She really enjoyed the lovely environment; her apartment, the facility and its’ grounds. The staff members were all warm, kind, caring, patient and respectful. Our mother’s condition did fail after a few months due to her underlying ...
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Merrill Gardens at Campbell

4.6
When it comes to the activities - my understanding is that they do not have an activities director, and it shows. For over two months now. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend this community to other families and we actual have a friend moving their loved one into ...
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Natividad independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Natividad independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Natividad, 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 Natividad 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 Natividad partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Natividad, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.5%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.7%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
27.9%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.5%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.5%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Natividad 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 Natividad communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Natividad, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.8%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
26%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.3%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Natividad 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 Natividad offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Natividad, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
37.5%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
19.2%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.3%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.5%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.5%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
39.4%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27.9%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
29.8%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.7%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.7%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
37.5%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
18.3%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.1%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.6%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Westmont of Morgan Hill, Valley Spring Memory Care and Belmont Village San Jose are the top-rated independent living facilities near Natividad, California. See full list of communities.
There are 138 independent living facilities near Natividad, California. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Natividad, California is Westmont of Morgan Hill. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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