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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Pajaro Dunes, CA

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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: 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.
In a beautiful downtown Palo Alto neighborhood, there’s a not-for-profit retirement community filled with independent thinkers leading amazing lives. They’re learning and growing. Going and doing. Exploring the new and savoring the familiar. Lifting their voices and taking action to make the...
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.
Webster House is a continuing care retirement community located close to the Stanford University campus and a short walk from downtown Palo Alto.Sunrise Independent Living is for seniors who want to maintain their rich and rewarding life without the responsibilities of running a household....
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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: 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.
Glenwood Inn offeres month-to-month independent and assisted living residences in a gracious, friendly, and caring atmosphere. We have over 10 years experiece in providing quality service to our residents.* Alcove, One or Two Bedroom residences* Daily Activities, Special Tours, and Scheduled...
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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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We are very happy with the care from the wonderful and caring staff. The community has a nice environment and is clean and maintained. They offer a good variety of healthy meals. We like that they have...
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.
Lincoln Villa is a lovely community dedicated to assisted senior living. Not only is the community a wonderful place for seniors to live together and enjoy their golden years, but it is a safe environment where adult children can be assured that their parents are well taken care of. The goal of...
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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: 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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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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I liked that this was close to me. I liked that it was a mixed facility with assisted living and memory care combined together. My mother can do activities with higher functioning people. It also had 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.
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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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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I FOUND THE COMMUNITY QUITE A NICE PLACE AS FAR AS THE ENVIRONMENT. THE STAFF WAS VERY PROFESSIONAL AS WELL AND THEY SEEMED TO BE ON TOP OF CARING FOR THE RESIDENCE AS WELL. I REALLY WAS PLEASED AT THE FACT...
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.
Fremont Village provides seniors with a warm and caring atmosphere where our many options contribute to the independence and individuality of each resident. An array of activities, a variety of nutritious entrees, and support services are all designed to meet personal preferences and requests....
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: 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.

Cost of independent living in Pajaro Dunes, CA

The average cost of senior living in Pajaro Dunes is $5,365 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include San Juan Bautista, CA with an average of $4,016 per month.

Independent living costs in Pajaro Dunes, CA, vs. nearby cities

Pajaro Dunes, CA
$5,365/mo

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

Pajaro Dunes, CA
$5,365/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Pajaro Dunes, CA, vs. other senior living options

$4,631/mo
Independent Living
$5,365/mo

Independent living costs in Pajaro Dunes, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,161/mo
Studio
$7,352/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,126/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,273/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,770/mo

Senior living costs in Pajaro Dunes 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: Pajaro Dunes, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typePajaro Dunes, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$5,365/mo$4,504/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,438/mo$4,369/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,631/mo$5,269/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Pajaro Dunes, CA:$5,365/mo
California:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Pajaro Dunes, CA:$4,438/mo
California:$4,369/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Pajaro Dunes, CA:$4,631/mo
California:$5,269/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Pajaro Dunes, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Pajaro Dunes 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
Pajaro Dunes, CA$3,934/mo$4,155/mo-5.3%
California$3,692/mo$3,631/mo+1.7%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Pajaro Dunes, CA
2024 average cost:$3,934/mo
2023 average cost:$4,155/mo
Percent change:-5.3%
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 Pajaro Dunes

Recent reviews for independent living in Pajaro Dunes

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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Pajaro Dunes independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Pajaro Dunes independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Pajaro Dunes, 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 Pajaro Dunes 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 Pajaro Dunes partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Pajaro Dunes, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10.4%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.6%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
24.7%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32.5%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.4%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Pajaro Dunes 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 Pajaro Dunes communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Pajaro Dunes, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
24%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
22.1%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.9%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Pajaro Dunes 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 Pajaro Dunes offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Pajaro Dunes, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
31.8%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
17.5%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
13.6%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.1%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
32.5%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
35.7%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
24%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.6%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.9%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
29.2%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
31.8%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
16.9%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.4%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30.5%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Westmont of Morgan Hill, Cogir of Fremont Senior Living and Belmont Village San Jose are the top-rated independent living facilities near Pajaro Dunes, California. See full list of communities.
There are 201 independent living facilities near Pajaro Dunes, California. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Pajaro Dunes, California are Westmont of Morgan Hill, Cogir of Fremont Senior Living and Sunrise of Sunnyvale. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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