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Peninsula Pointe by Cogir definitely gets all 5 stars. Everyone was very helpful, in a time of great uncertainty for me. Comforting, understanding and professional.
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.
Peninsula Pointe by Cogir is a new boutique senior living community in the Rolling Hills Estates. At Peninsula Pointe, we empower residents to live life to the fullest in the heart of the peninsula. The 87 apartment Assisted Living & Memory Care community offers an elevated retirement...
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1010 Photos available
9.9
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80 reviews
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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.
We are located just a few minutes from the Pacific Ocean, near the 110 Freeway. Our newly remodeled 73-unit complex is equipped with all the modern amenities including air conditioning, cable TV, and security system. Our spacious rooms are equipped with an intercom system that connects each room...
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11 Floor plan available
9.9
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I've been here for two years. It's perfect for me. Nicest people on the staff. They are helpful, kind, and care about all of us residents. Love my room food is good, activities are geared for elderly if I'm...
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.
Harbor Terrace was voted BEST RETIREMENT AND ASSISTED LIVING in the entire SOUTH BAY by Daily Breeze readers 2012-2013. We are family owned and our management staff has over 36 years experience. We are walking distance from unique shops, delicious restaurants, theaters, banks and open air...
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44 Floor plans available
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Living far from the facility, I really liked the communication from the staff. My dad was not able the express himself well in the end and the staff was great with updates and keeping us aware of anything we...
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.
Located just minutes from the Hermosa Beach Pier and King Harbor in Redondo Beach, Sunrise of Hermosa Beach sits right in the heart of Hermosa Beach, less than a mile from the Pacific Ocean. We pride ourselves in our wide variety of activities, our caring and compassionate team and our beautiful...
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22 Floor plans available
9.5
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Brookdale South Bay has been a great for my disabled mother. There is a third-party company that has caregivers who can meet my mother's needs. The staff at Brookdale is very friendly and helpful.
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.
Trade home maintenance for more time to do what you want to do. Our independent living community in Torrance, California has several floor plans to choose from, including studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom options, so you’ll be able to find the just the right pet-friendly apartment to fit...
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44 Floor plans available
9.0
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My sister has been a resident at Ivy Park for two and a half years. We selected that facility because it was designed for assisted living. The carpeted floors keep the noise down. It is intimate, I have...
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.
A Torrance, CA, community offering assisted living and memory care Convenient to medical support at Torrance Memorial Hospital, Kaiser Permanente South Bay and Harbor-UCLA Medical Center Perfectly situated in the heart of the Palos Verdes Peninsula to allow residents, family members and friends...
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8.5
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Oakmont really is a great and friendly place for a loved one. Not only is the staff friendly but interactive as well. I went on a weekend to visit my grandma and they even had entertainment playing the piano...
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.
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Photo of South Bay Senior Living
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We picked this community, for our loved one because it is very clean, with friendly people. It's a great place. I liked my tour experience.
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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All staff members are professional and friendly. Very welcoming atmosphere. They communicate all concerns or changes to family. The facility is immaculate, the food is excellent, and activities are...
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.
Make a lifelong commitment to living well with Clearwater at South Bay, an assisted living & memory care community in Torrance offering well-appointed apartment homes with both private and shared living options. Our community encourages residents to live a purposeful life by offering...
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8.0
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20 reviews
8.0
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My cousin did not eat their meals because he had no teeth so he only drank protein shakes and instant rice a roni that he ordered. He was bedridden for 3 years and could not get up to participate in any...
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.
Spring Senior Assisted Living is a Genesis community which conveniently located in the residential neighborhood of Torrance, CA outside of Los Angeles. Our quiet beaches stretch nearly a mile and half along the Pacific Ocean and our very safe city is well known for its low crime rates. Residents...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Of all the area’s retirement communities,The Daily Breeze has given The Canterburya “South Bay's Best” Award for years. Experience the freedom of an active life in the lush, rolling hills of Rancho Palos Verdes. With the Pacific as a backdrop, The Canterbury’s ideal location is surpassed only by...
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I honestly can't say enough positives about Belmont Village. My mom moved last June from a house she had lived in for 46 years. I never thought she would be happy living in a studio room and senior center,...
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.
Belmont Village facility of Rancho Palos Verdes is located in a beautiful Palos Verdes peninsula residential neighborhood, overlooking the Pacific Ocean and greater Los Angeles basin. This area, which is known for its dramatic views from the Palos Verdes Hills, is convenient for our senior living...
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We chose this community because they had respite and they were very close to where we lived. Also, the price was good. The room sizes were adequate. The food was adequate, my mom enjoyed it. I thought this...
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.
Villa Sorrento is an assisted living community in the quiet, beautiful town of Torrance, CA. The lovely location has a moderate year round climate that is generally warm and low on humidity. Torrance is a comfortable place to live and a wonderful getaway for visitors with family at the assisted...
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Heritage Pointe is fine and it is comfortable for what I need. It is a nice and quiet place and the surroundings are very nice. If it wasn't for covid, i'm sure there would be more things going on. But...
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.
Heritage Pointe Home is Heritage Pointe. At Heritage Pointe, we provide our seniors, age 62 and over, with one and two bedroom apartment homes for rent in Redondo Beach, CA. Our community is located near a variety of area conveniences such as parks, restaurants, grocery stores, and pharmacies....
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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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: 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: 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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Occasionally, the community has issues with smell. The staff could be better about communicating with the families. Sometimes, when they are training care giving staff, it seems they could be a bit more...
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.
Carson Senior Assisted Living Carson Senior Assisted Living is an assisted living community located in Carson, California, in Los Angeles County and home to over 91,000 people. Carson is a great shopping town, about 14-miles from LAX, and residents will find a lot of great stores, shops,...
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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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Cost of independent living in Palos Verdes Estates, CA

The average cost of senior living in Palos Verdes Estates is $4,632 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Florence-Graham, CA with an average of $4,296 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Palos Verdes Estates, CA vs. nearby cities

Palos Verdes Estates, CA
$4,632/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Palos Verdes Estates, CA vs. the state and national average

Palos Verdes Estates, CA
$4,632/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Palos Verdes Estates vs. other types of senior living

$5,049/mo
Independent Living
$4,632/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Palos Verdes Estates, CA by room type

Semi-Private
$5,518/mo
Studio
$6,394/mo
1 Bedroom
$9,044/mo
2 Bedroom
$10,421/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Palos Verdes Estates over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Palos Verdes Estates

Recent reviews for independent living in Palos Verdes Estates

Westminster Terrace Senior Living

5.0
It's been a much better experience than I thought. Mom has been happy with the food, activities, and staff. Yes, I'd absolutely recommend to others.

Garden of Palms in Los Angeles, CA

5.0
Garden of Palms community is absolutely lovely. The meals and dining service is excellent, and they activities they have for the residents are also excellent. We would absolutely recommend this community to others.

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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Palos Verdes Estates independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Palos Verdes Estates independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Palos Verdes Estates, 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 Palos Verdes Estates 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 Palos Verdes Estates partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
30%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
55%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
40%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
55%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Palos Verdes Estates 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 Palos Verdes Estates communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
40%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
45%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Palos Verdes Estates 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 Palos Verdes Estates offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
65%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
65%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
65%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
75%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
55%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
45%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
55%
46.1%
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Atria Park of Pacific Palisades, Sunrise of Beverly Hills and Palos Verdes Villa are the top-rated independent living facilities near Palos Verdes Estates, California. See full list of communities.

There are 25 independent living facilities near Palos Verdes Estates, California. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Palos Verdes Estates, California are Sunrise of Beverly Hills, Harbor Terrace Retirement Community and Palos Verdes Villa. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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