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Photo of Sunrise of Orange
1717 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
9.8
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The newness and nice decor along with great memory care are the main reasons we chose Sunrise of Orange. The staff are extremely helpful.
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.
Set in the heart of Orange County, Sunrise of Orange is where superior service and tailored support come together. Our assisted living and memory care community offers an array of modern amenities, delicious dining options, and services to create a lifestyle tailored to your personal interests....
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What I like about the food is it taste very good it's made fresh daily and its different menu's everyday. The food is delicious to me.
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.
Highland Manor Assisted Living - Board and Care is a distinguished senior living community nestled in Los Angeles County. As an approved Residential Care Facility participating in the Assisted Living Waiver Program, we proudly extend our services to Medi-Cal beneficiaries, ensuring access to...
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9.7
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27 reviews
9.7
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27 reviews
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It's a large apartment. They have excellent diversity for meals. There is a fabulous movie center. There is a splendid pool (we arrived too late in October and my dad will NOT go in the water). They have a...
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.
Our Cypress, California, senior living community is here to offer you the lifestyle and attention you desire in a luxurious setting designed for you. We offer Independent Living and Assisted Living options to help you or your loved one make the right choice when it comes to finding the support...
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1818 Photos available
1313 Floor plans available
9.6
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47 reviews
9.6
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Overall experience - Could not be better. Cleanliness - Great Staff- Very friendly Quality of care - Absolutely no problems Admin staff - Helpfull and willing to do whatever is required. Meals - Very good...
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.
Experience Life at Emerald CourtEvery day at Emerald Court is a delight, with a central location close to everything and a variety of services, including wellness programs and social activities to complete the experience. Emerald Court has been in Anaheim for 28 years. Many of our staff have...
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22 Floor plans available
9.5
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109 reviews
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Brookdale Anaheim has turned out to be a wonderful place for my mom. She is very happy there. The staff is wonderful and she loves the food and her fellow residents. They have lots of great activities and...
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.
Your Best Chapter YetIt’s time to write a new chapter of your life—and this one is going to be your best chapter yet. It includes all kinds of enriching and inspiring activities, events and excursions, freedom to rekindle a passion for former interests and discover new ones, and a community of...
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5 on all questions. My husband Care as well as my son's needs were all addressed. Also, I was very pleased with [name removed] and 'a place for mom' 5 stars. Yes, we would recommend the community to other...
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.
Palmcrest Grand is a private retirement and Assisted Living Residence, as well as a separate newly renovated Memory Care Community. It is spacious, modern, licensed and offers a complete range of facilities that provide for the necessities and pleasure which make life comfortable and exciting....
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Photo of The Palms La Mirada Senior Living
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Definitely the community engagement. She says the building is always comfortable temperature-wise. The maintenance and repair staff are awesome
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.
The Palms provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Bathed in the bright sun of southern California, The Palms is nestled in a very quiet suburb of Los Angeles, right next to Orange County. You'll love our friendly staff and everything there is to see and do just...
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22 Floor plans available
9.2
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The folks here are great!! The rooms are clean the staff is very friendly and easy to talk to. And the meals are not bad either. Been really happy with the they are taking care of my Mom!
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.
Do more every day.If you’re looking for redefined independence in senior living, our assisted living community in Garden Grove, California, might be the right fit for you. Here you’re in control of your time and do the things you want to do. With Assisted Living, you’ll have assistance with...
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Very friendly and accommodating staff from our initial point of contact for securing the unit, to the medication staff and dining folks. Upon move-in, they loaned us furniture and even some clothing as my...
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.
Sunnycrest Senior Living is a warm and active, newly renovated assisted living community located in Fullerton, California across from St. Jude Hospital. Our residents and families love the friendly, close knit atmosphere we offer in addition to our exceptional care services and delicious food....
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I found the place to be nice cheery and clean. The staff was nice and friendly. The place had a very nice court yard for people to walk around in. I loved the court yard. The food was good for the most part...
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.
Step into Whittier Place Senior Living and you can't help but feel at home. We stop at nothing to make your experience warm and inviting, from our homelike exterior architecture, to our comfortable community areas and choice of suites to our exceptional outdoor gardens and landscaping. Sit in...
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Photo of Brookdale Central Whittier
77 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.8
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My husband was staying at the facility for a month while I was out of the country. I didn’t worry about him at all, because I knew he had been taking care of all times. Thumbs up staying. Thanks all the...
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.
Embrace Your Golden YearsSeniors of Whittier, California who are looking for an assisted living community with safe, comprehensive care and a wonderfully diverse calendar full of enriching activities and programs need look no further. Here you can immerse yourself in beautifully-decorated...
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Photo of Ivy Park at La Palma
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44 Floor plans available
8.8
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Staff interaction with my aunt was top notch. My aunt enjoys going to meals and activities. Her room is very comfortable. We enjoy visiting our aunt at Ivy Park. It is inviting for patrons and visitors.
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.
Sunrise Assisted Living of La Palma is nestled in the quiet and peaceful community of La Palma, California, in the same parking lot as La Palma Intercommunity Hospital and a medical building. Many of our residents enjoy views overlooking a lovely residential neighborhood and our beautiful gardens...
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This is such a beautiful community, with such an amazing staff. I am very satisfied with Bay Towers at Bixby Knolls. Great food Great staff Such an amazing place I highly recommend Bay Towers at Bixby...
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.
Bixby Knolls Towers is located in Long Beach, California and has the perfect outdoor setting for any senior who wants a relaxing environment, filled with wildlife sounds, large trees, and green grass. Residents can take a stroll through our spacious yard, enjoying the beauty that our assisted...
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Photo of Lakewood Park Manor
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133 reviews
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Lakewood Park Manor truly cares about its residents. From the warm, attentive staff to the great food and fun events, I knew this was the perfect place for my parents. Highly recommend for people who want...
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.
Lakewood Park Manor is a fully licensed independent and assisted living facility. Situated in Downey, we feature first class accommodations and personalized service packages created for each resident. Our services include assistance with dressing, personal hygiene, medication administration, more...
Photo of La Posada Assisted Living and Memory Care
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My experience with Posada has been wonderful. The staff is not only kind and compassionate but also highly skilled. They treat every resident with dignity and respect, creating a warm and welcoming...
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.
At La Posada Whittier we encourage and support independence while offering assisted living in Whittier California with services personalized to meet individual needs. We believe that our residents deserve the very best personalized care possible.Lively, fun and full of surprises are how...
Photo of Ivy Park at Fullerton
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My 87-year old mother moved into the memory care unit called Evergreen in mid-[date removed] after being diagnosed with vascular dementia. The staff has been supportive, helpful and cooperative from the...
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.
Step into a Sunrise Assisted Living community and you can't help but feel at home. We stop at nothing to make your experience warm and inviting, from our homelike exterior architecture, to our comfortable community areas and choice of suites to our exceptional outdoor gardens and landscaping....
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Photo of Katella Senior Living Community
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We chose Katella because of the location and size and beauty of the rooms. Nice community. I think the harder part was that my mom was a little combative and not an easy patient, and they only had so much...
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.
Katella welcomes you to a senior living community located within warm and sunny Los Alamitos in Southern California. Tastefully decorated in California Casual style throughout, Katella allows our seniors everything they need to flourish, all within comfortable and casual, yet elegant common areas...
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Provided transportation is limited. Administration listens to resident concerns. Entertainment is brought in regularly. Families are welcome. They have special events for holidays. Prices have gone up over...
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.
Among its other living and care options, Ivy Park at Seal Beach offers full size Assisted Living apartments if desired, complete with a kitchen, dishwasher, stackable washer/dryers, and designated resident parking spaces.
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My loved one was previously a resident at Regent Villa Retirement Home and the overall experience was good. I would recommend Regent Villa Retirement Home to others. However, The water heater and the air...
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.
Regent Villa Retirement HomeRegent Villa Retirement Home in Long Beach, CA is a quiet, peaceful assisted living community. The community features balconies that allow you to enjoy the view of the surrounding greenery. The neighborhood itself offers plenty of fun and activities while still...
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[name removed] and [name removed] really made my experience here at Grace Retirement enjoyable. The food was actually really good and tasty. The staff cared about my grandma. They speak Korean and serve...
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.
Well situated between Los Angeles and Orange County, La Habra Villa (LHV) is a beautiful community which provides independent, assisted living, and memory care to seniors in the area. Our team of professionally trained and courteous staff has been providing personal senior care at La Habra Villa...
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This facility/staff is very caring for the patients and residents- it is reasonably priced, when money is definitely a budget factor. Not the most fancy, but clean and caring. When time is a factor for...
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.
Kaego's Richman Gardens Community Centers were the first in California to be built with a specially designed floor plan for those with Alzheimer's disease and memory impairment. Each care center is spread across two acres of land and offers extensive walking paths, beautiful rose gardens, and...
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Only my mother has moved in as my father is in the hospital. She has only been there 10 days and has declined to leave the room. Everyone there has been helpful, and they have tried to make the move as...
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.
When you turned 70, did your passions fade? We didn’t think so. Family. Hobbies. Travel. If anything, age strengthens those interests. But as you get older, you sometimes need a little help. At our Assisted Living community in Whittier, California, just southeast of Los Angeles, you’ll have...
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We had an amazing experience at Ivy Park at Cerritos. The only thing regrettable was that mom was too sick by the time she got there. She was only there for six weeks. The staff were well trained and...
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.
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Photo of Downey Retirement Center
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Downey Retirement offered me peace of mind. I knew [name removed] was being cared for with people that cared for and also knew about the disease of Dementia/ALZHEIMER'S. I felt [name removed] was in the...
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.
Downey Retirement Center is located near shops, banks and restaurants. The Stonewood Mall is only blocks away. Hospital and Dr.'s medical buildings are within walking distance. Persons interested in learning more about Downey Retirement Center can call for a private, personal tour of our lovely...
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Photo of Oakmont of Whittier
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77 Floor plans available
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What we like the most about the community is that it is clean and the there is lots of patience from care givers to the residents. The residents are well cared for. Yes, we would recommend Oakmont of...
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.
Oakmont of Whittier is a premier senior community conveniently located in the heart of Whittier California. Here, a rewarding lifestyle promotes independence which is enhanced by comprehensive support tailored to suit your needs.Oakmont Senior Living is a recognized leader in the retirement...
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Cost of independent living in Norwalk, CA

The average cost of senior living in Norwalk is $4,293 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include La Habra, CA with an average of $3,949 per month.

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

Norwalk, CA
$4,293/mo
$4,316/mo

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

Norwalk, CA
$4,293/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$4,974/mo
Independent Living
$4,293/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,962/mo
Studio
$4,885/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,629/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,465/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,995/mo

Senior living costs in Norwalk 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: Norwalk, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeNorwalk, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$4,293/mo$4,504/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,087/mo$4,369/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,974/mo$5,269/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Norwalk, CA:$4,293/mo
California:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Norwalk, CA:$4,087/mo
California:$4,369/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Norwalk, CA:$4,974/mo
California:$5,269/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Norwalk, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Norwalk 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
Norwalk, CA$3,574/mo$3,737/mo-4.3%
California$3,692/mo$3,585/mo+3.0%
National$3,246/mo$3,151/mo+3.0%
Norwalk, CA
2024 average cost:$3,574/mo
2023 average cost:$3,737/mo
Percent change:-4.3%
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 Norwalk

Recent reviews for independent living in Norwalk

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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Norwalk independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Norwalk independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Norwalk, 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 Norwalk 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 Norwalk partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Norwalk, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.3%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
32.5%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.8%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Norwalk 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 Norwalk communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Norwalk, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
30%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
32.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
28.7%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.8%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Norwalk 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 Norwalk offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Norwalk, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
37.5%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.3%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.3%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.8%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.8%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.3%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
32.5%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
16.3%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
31.3%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Sunrise of Orange, Highland Manor Assisted Living and Westmont of Cypress are the top-rated independent living facilities near Norwalk, California. See full list of communities.
There are 90 independent living facilities near Norwalk, California. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Norwalk, California are Palos Verdes Villa, Atria Golden Creek and Sunrise of Yorba Linda. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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