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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Pescadero, CA

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 53 independent living facilities in Pescadero, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

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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....
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: 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, 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.
Bonnie Brae Terrace focuses on affordable living for seniors and is nestled on a quiet street in Belmont, CA surrounded by beautiful views. Our complex offers studio apartments as well as a limited number of studio alcove and one bedroom apartments. Sixteen apartments are available for people...
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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, 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.
Located in beautiful Palo Alto on the Taube Koret Campus for Jewish Life, Moldow Family Residences aims to be a "place where your spirit can thrive." We offer a complete care system for senior adults. Our independent living apartments cater to active adults. The maintenance-free units vary in...
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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.
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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Photo of Homestead Park Apartments
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.
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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 Pescadero, CA

The average cost of senior living in Pescadero is $6,266 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Burlingame, CA with an average of $5,404 per month.

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

Pescadero, CA
$6,266/mo
$5,548/mo

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

Pescadero, CA
$6,266/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$7,222/mo
Independent Living
$6,266/mo

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

Semi-Private
$7,821/mo
Studio
$7,629/mo
1 Bedroom
$9,327/mo
2 Bedroom
$10,221/mo

Senior living costs in Pescadero 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: Pescadero, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typePescadero, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$6,266/mo$4,504/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$5,756/mo$4,369/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$7,222/mo$5,269/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Pescadero, CA:$6,266/mo
California:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Pescadero, CA:$5,756/mo
California:$4,369/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Pescadero, CA:$7,222/mo
California:$5,269/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Pescadero, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Pescadero 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
Pescadero, CA$4,310/mo$5,898/mo-26.9%
California$3,692/mo$3,585/mo+3.0%
National$3,246/mo$3,151/mo+3.0%
Pescadero, CA
2024 average cost:$4,310/mo
2023 average cost:$5,898/mo
Percent change:-26.9%
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 Pescadero

Recent reviews for independent living in Pescadero

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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Oakmont of Silver Creek in San Jose, CA

4.0
The care at Oakmont of Silver Creek is good. Communication regarding issues or changes could improve, regular written reports on the status of the resident is also needed. Staff turn over is high. More staffing is needed at times, when some of the residents are agitated they suck up all the ...
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Villa Fontana Retirement Community in San Jose, CA

5.0
Villa Fontana has very friendly staff. They have excellent executives willing to help with any problems that you may have. Very clean facility. My mom is very happy here! The primary reason we picked Villa Fontana was because of the studio rooms, they are HUGE compared to all of the other ...
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Pescadero independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Pescadero independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Pescadero, 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 Pescadero 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 Pescadero partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Pescadero, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.8%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25.6%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
25.6%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25.6%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.8%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Pescadero 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 Pescadero communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Pescadero, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
17.9%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
17.9%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.8%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Pescadero 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 Pescadero offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Pescadero, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
25.6%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.1%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10.3%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.2%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
38.5%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20.5%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.1%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25.6%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.2%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
28.2%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
15.4%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.4%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.2%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Sunrise of Sunnyvale, BridgePoint at Los Altos and Ivy Park at Belmont are the top-rated independent living facilities near Pescadero, California. See full list of communities.
There are 53 independent living facilities near Pescadero, California. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Pescadero, California is Sunrise of Sunnyvale. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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