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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Potrero, CA
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If you’re looking for independent living in the Potrero area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Potrero. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
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9.9
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109 reviews
Very competent staff. I have many friends and enjoy the activities. Meals are good. Good communication from all directors. I love everything about living at Solstice El Cajon.
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.
Solstice Senior Living at El Cajon is a warm, welcoming, vibrant, engaging independent Senior Living Community in the heart of the city. Enjoy adventure, entertainment and the beautiful outdoors. Family and friends find comfort with our on-site personal care professionals. We are close to...
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9.2
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30 reviews
If you have a loved one who needs full time placement in memory care, my heart goes out to you! We were in your shoes making the VERY heartbreaking decision that mom could no longer stay in her own home. We...
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.
Westmont at San Miguel Ranch is a beautiful, scenic assisted living center located in beautiful Chula Vista, San Diego County, California. Nestled along the coast of Southern California, seniors can enjoy picturesque views of San Diego and the Pacific Ocean. Offering a small-town feel in a large...
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Loved every moment there and made some great friends. The 2br 1 ba apt was a little small for our extra heavy large furniture and junk. if we could have do-overs we would still be living at Ivy Park having...
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.
Ivy Park is the newest, luxury community in the Otay Ranch area of Chula Vista. We opened in 2018 and are under new management as of May 1, 2021, and our company has decades of senior living expertise and experience, managing over 35 senior living communities throughout California and Nevada. ...
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It is great but it is expensive! What I like, and I believe my Mom likes too, is the events they plan, particularly the exercise classes. She has definitely found community within the area of exercise. They...
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 Vida Real, we surround our residents with an engaging blend of comfort, style, fine dining, endless social opportunities, and an impressive array of recreational and wellness programs. Here, you’ll discover a service-enriched retirement lifestyle specially designed to meet your unique needs...
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Lo Har Senior Living has been good so far with their services and staff. My mother has been engaging in a couple of the activities that they offer. The community and her room seem to be getting good...
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.
We are licensed as an Assisted Living facility for seniors with Alzheimer's or a related dementia. We are Private pay only.
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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My father in law has been well cared for. The staff, including the nuns seem very friendly. His room is more than adequate size and is completely furnished.
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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The place is beautiful and well cared for. Everyone is extremely friendly and ready to help. They maintain a high level of care for the people there and attend to their personal needs. I feel very...
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.
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.
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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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 Potrero, CA
The average cost of senior living in Potrero is $3,936 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Dulzura, CA with an average of $3,501 per month.
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What families are saying about independent living in Potrero
Recent reviews for independent living in Potrero
Lo Har Senior Living in El Cajon, CA
5.0
Terrific home, knowledgeable staff, very clean, beautiful gardens. My mother has lived there for over a year and is very happy and well cared for. Kindness is evident throughout this home. I would definitely recommend this home.
Ivy Park at Otay Ranch in Chula Vista, CA
5.0
It’s like being in Heaven on Earth. I had a dream last night, coming here is like being placed in the hand of God for me. With constant love coming from the employees. 24 hours a day. It is the best place in the world and I’ve been in every country in the world. Aubrey is the greatest little ...
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St. Paul's Senior Services in Chula Vista, CA
4.3
The only negative I have to say about the place is the push at the beginning was a little skewed. I think they built up a little more than what they offered. But the experience has been good; they have been attentive and nice and help with my loved ones adjustment to the place.
Potrero independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Potrero independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Potrero, 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 Potrero 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 Potrero partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Potrero, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23.1%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30.8%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
30.8%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30.8%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.7%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Potrero 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 Potrero communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Potrero, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
30.8%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.5%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
38.5%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
38.5%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Potrero 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 Potrero offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Potrero, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
38.5%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.1%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.8%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.2%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.2%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.8%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.8%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.5%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38.5%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.5%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
46.2%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
38.5%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
38.5%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
38.5%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Solstice Senior Living at El Cajon, Westmont at San Miguel Ranch and Ivy Park at Otay Ranch are the top-rated independent living facilities near Potrero, California. See full list of communities.
There are 18 independent living facilities near Potrero, California. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Potrero, California is Solstice Senior Living at El Cajon. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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