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10 Best Independent Living Communities in North Tustin, CA

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Photo of Bayshire Yorba Linda
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The staff is wonderful, caring and friendly. They really care about my mom and they notify me immediately if she needs something or if she is not feeling well. They keep the families updated with the monthly...
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.
Live your life your way and never stop growing.Our community in Yorba Linda, California, is a continuing care retirement community or CCRC, which means you’ll have the lifestyle you want, plus care if you need it with assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing all on one campus. With...
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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.
Heritage Place at Tustin is a 55+ plus senior housing community located in Tustin, California. With the Interstate Five close by, residents are just a short drive to all the sun, sea, shopping and entertainment Orange County has to offer. Better yet, they enjoy the convenience of living within...
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Its a good place. They provide a good service. My mother is really thriving there. The staff is very friendly. My loved one is picky but she seems to like it and say "it's good" and she is gaining weight....
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.
It is our steadfast desire to offer a truly exceptional community for seniors of Orange County, a goal we strive to meet every single day. Thanks to features such as: Dedication to resident satisfaction Outstanding care services Newly renovated apartment units Diverse programming and activities...
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My mom has been living there since May. It really is a wonderful place. There is nothing she needs that they don't have. She complains that if there is a medical issue the nursing staff is too attentive?!?!...
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.
Setting the standard for senior living for the past three decades, Regents Point is a full-service, continuing care retirement community of 400 residents in the heart of Southern California. Centrally located next to a 347-acre nature preserve and the University of California — Irvine, our...
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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.
Independent Living Residence is designed specifically to provide quality affordable housing for eligible seniors located in the heart of Anaheim. This newly remolded property offers the perfect space for seniors.
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My husband was in another facility which was just ok, with some specific concerns. The difference is like night and day with Clearwater. The staff is energetic, positive and willing to go over and above to...
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.
Discover Clearwater Newport Beach, a new senior living community where care and compassion come wrapped in luxury surroundings. This vibrant community offers Assisted Living and Memory Care with well-appointed amenities, Clearwater signature programs, and personalized care. Enjoy chef-driven...
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They have been great. They are really working with us, with the insurance company. They have been so patient and so helpful. They are taking really great care of her. The staff is so wonderful, we are really...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
We believe, very strongly, that 'happier, healthier seniors live longer and more meaningful lives.' We try to use this philosophy to determine and prioritize everything we do. Lifestyle: For our residents to be happy, we recognize the need to create an environment that promotes activities,...
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My father didn't have a lot of money for his care and for the money it was clean, he was well fed and taken care of. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend this community to other...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
Retirement Inn of Fullerton is located in a residential community known for its historic buildings and family-oriented events. Nearby conveniences include shopping centers, banks, churches and several medical centers. The two-story building houses 67 studios in various sizes and floor plans. All...
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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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I was worried my first stay at a facility ever. The people and the staff were all great. They have a nice program with activity’s and hot meals. Special group, staff and patients have a good dynamic. I...
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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This is a nice community. We like the apartment very much that has a great view. The staff is nice and helpful. We like that we are able to cook.They do offer alot of nice activities. This community is...
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: 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
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: 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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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
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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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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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
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.
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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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.
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: 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: 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.

Cost of independent living in North Tustin, CA

The average cost of senior living in North Tustin is $3,956 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Coronita, CA with an average of $3,717 per month.

Independent living costs in North Tustin, CA, vs. nearby cities

North Tustin, CA
$3,956/mo
$4,077/mo
$3,880/mo

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

North Tustin, CA
$3,956/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in North Tustin, CA, vs. other senior living options

$4,884/mo
Independent Living
$3,956/mo

Independent living costs in North Tustin, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,418/mo
Studio
$5,224/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,937/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,603/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,113/mo

Senior living costs in North Tustin 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: North Tustin, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeNorth Tustin, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$3,956/mo$4,504/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,959/mo$4,369/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,884/mo$5,269/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
North Tustin, CA:$3,956/mo
California:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
North Tustin, CA:$3,959/mo
California:$4,369/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
North Tustin, CA:$4,884/mo
California:$5,269/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in North Tustin, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in North Tustin 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
North Tustin, CA$4,068/mo$3,953/mo+2.9%
California$3,692/mo$3,585/mo+3.0%
National$3,246/mo$3,151/mo+3.0%
North Tustin, CA
2024 average cost:$4,068/mo
2023 average cost:$3,953/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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 North Tustin

Recent reviews for independent living in North Tustin

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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North Tustin independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in North Tustin independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in North Tustin, 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 North Tustin 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 North Tustin partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
North Tustin, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
40%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
49.1%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
45.5%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
54.5%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.5%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in North Tustin 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 North Tustin communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
North Tustin, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
36.4%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50.9%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
43.6%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
32.7%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in North Tustin 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 North Tustin offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
North Tustin, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
54.5%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.4%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
38.2%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
58.2%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
52.7%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
63.6%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
43.6%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34.5%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
45.5%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50.9%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
52.7%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
25.5%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
32.7%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50.9%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Everest at The Groves of Tustin, Ivy Park at Tustin and Clearwater at North Tustin are the top-rated independent living facilities near North Tustin, California. See full list of communities.
There are 63 independent living facilities near North Tustin, California. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in North Tustin, California are Atria Golden Creek, Sunrise of Yorba Linda and Oakmont of Orange. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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