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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Norwalk, CA

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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.
Our residents enjoy the opportunity to create the lifestyle they desire. If you are looking for a community to call "home"where you can make good friends, have fun, keep active, relax and enjoy life, then Heritage Park is the right community for you!! Please contact s today, we will be happy to...
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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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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.
On 33 beautifully landscaped acres in Fullerton, California, Morningside is a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) ideally located in Orange County, just 25 miles from Los Angeles. Orange County beaches are even closer. Here, residents enjoy a mild Mediterranean climate and a light daily...
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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.
Huntington PlazaThe Huntington Plaza is an affordable senior housing community apartment home for ages 55 and over, situated in the tranquil town of Huntington Park, Los Angeles County, CA. The close proximity to restaurants, coffee shops, shopping districts, parks, entertainments and many more...
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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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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...
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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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Cost of independent living in Norwalk, CA

The average cost of senior living in Norwalk is $4,752 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include San Bernardino, CA with an average of $3,888 per month.

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

Norwalk, CA
$4,752/mo
U.S. national average
$3,532/mo

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

$7,603/mo
Independent Living
$4,752/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,636/mo
Studio
$4,697/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,873/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,015/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$4,752/mo$4,144/mo$3,532/mo
Assisted Living$6,464/mo$6,307/mo$5,909/mo
Memory Care$7,603/mo$7,557/mo$7,121/mo
Independent Living
Norwalk, CA:$4,752/mo
California:$4,144/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
Assisted Living
Norwalk, CA:$6,464/mo
California:$6,307/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Memory Care
Norwalk, CA:$7,603/mo
California:$7,557/mo
U.S.:$7,121/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 average 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Norwalk, CA$4,630/mo$4,425/mo+4.6%
California$3,916/mo$3,864/mo+1.4%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Norwalk, CA
2024 average cost:$4,630/mo
2023 average cost:$4,425/mo
Percent change:+4.6%
California
2024 average cost:$3,916/mo
2023 average cost:$3,864/mo
Percent change:+1.4%
National
2024 average cost:$3,416/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Norwalk

Recent reviews for independent living in Norwalk

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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Terraza of Cheviot Hills Assisted Living in Los Angeles, CA

4.0
It has been a really good overall positive experience. They are really good at following up with me and letting me know how brother is doing. Meal preparations are really good as well. The house-keeping and laundry services are very good as well. The one thing that they can improve on is ...
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The Terraces at Park Marino in Pasadena, CA

5.0
My house keeper is amazing she is so friendly and always good at what she does. The front desk staff is always kindly and willing to help me when is needed. The food is great and the kitchen staff is amazing. I have no complaints they get you what you want & need. 10/10

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
26.2%
18.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.1%
30.5%
No sugar
No sugar
34.5%
27.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
43.5%
29.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.2%
9.9%
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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
36.4%
32.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.3%
38.3%
Room service
Room service
37.2%
32.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.9%
15.2%
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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
41%
39.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.3%
25.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25.5%
29.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.2%
41.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.9%
43.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
49.6%
47.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.5%
37.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
32.6%
34.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.2%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.8%
41.6%
Live performances
Live performances
42.2%
41.3%
Dances
Dances
30.3%
29.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
31.5%
35.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41.4%
40.9%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Oakmont of Orange, Westminster Terrace Senior Living and Highland Manor Assisted Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Norwalk, California. See full list of communities.
There are 82 independent living facilities near Norwalk, California. See the full list.
Test shortCodes: 1. percentPetFriendly: 53% MAX(Cats allowed %, Dogs allowed %) from Databricks market_amenities. 2. percentDogsAllowed: 52% 3. percentCatsAllowed: 53% 4. percentMCStaffTraining: 23% – offer transportation for a fee. 5. percentTransportationComp: 53% – offer complimentary transportation. 6. percentRespite: 33% 7. percentDevotionalOnSite: 44% 8. LanguagesList: Spanish, Filipino, American Sign Language, Farsi, Russian, Chinese, Japanese, French, Mandarin, Armenian, Korean, Vietnamese, Italian, Arabic, German, Polish, Portuguese, and Romanian 9. top3PetFriendlyWithLinks: Westmont of Cypress, Emerald Court, and Brookdale Valley View 10. Top3MultilingualWithLinks: Westmont of Cypress, Brookdale Valley View, and Palmcrest Grand Retirement 11. top3TransportWithLinks: Westmont of Cypress, Emerald Court, and Brookdale Valley View 12. top3DevotionalWithLinks: Westmont of Cypress, Emerald Court, and Brookdale Valley View
The best independent living facilities near you in Norwalk, California are Atria Golden Creek, Oakmont of Orange and Claremont Place. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
Test shortCodes: 1. percentPetFriendly: 53% MAX(Cats allowed %, Dogs allowed %) from Databricks market_amenities. 2. percentDogsAllowed: 52% 3. percentCatsAllowed: 53% 4. percentMCStaffTraining: 23% – offer transportation for a fee. 5. percentTransportationComp: 53% – offer complimentary transportation. 6. percentRespite: 33% 7. percentDevotionalOnSite: 44% 8. LanguagesList: Spanish, Filipino, American Sign Language, Farsi, Russian, Chinese, Japanese, French, Mandarin, Armenian, Korean, Vietnamese, Italian, Arabic, German, Polish, Portuguese, and Romanian 9. top3PetFriendlyWithLinks: Westmont of Cypress, Emerald Court, and Brookdale Valley View 10. Top3MultilingualWithLinks: Westmont of Cypress, Brookdale Valley View, and Palmcrest Grand Retirement 11. top3TransportWithLinks: Westmont of Cypress, Emerald Court, and Brookdale Valley View 12. top3DevotionalWithLinks: Westmont of Cypress, Emerald Court, and Brookdale Valley View
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