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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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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.
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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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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.
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
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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.
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....
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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.
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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.
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: 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.
At Aegis Gardens in Fremont, California, our focus on Chinese culture is reflected in everything we do. Our retirement community is designed to be warm and inviting with thoughtfully-designed architecture and interiors, exceptional menus, enticing activities, and caring Chinese-speaking staff....
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Vintage Court Senior Apartments more than deserves this five star review. At the forefront of this stellar community is manager [name removed], leasing manager [name removed], and maintenance lead [name...
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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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...

Cost of independent living in Rio Del Mar, CA

The average cost of senior living in Rio Del Mar is $5,876 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include San Juan Bautista, CA with an average of $4,016 per month.

Independent living costs in Rio Del Mar, CA, vs. nearby cities

Rio Del Mar, CA
$5,876/mo
$5,414/mo

Independent living costs in Rio Del Mar, CA, vs. state and national averages

Rio Del Mar, CA
$5,876/mo
U.S. national average
$4,024/mo

Independent living costs in Rio Del Mar, CA, vs. other senior living options

$6,522/mo
Independent Living
$5,876/mo

Independent living costs in Rio Del Mar, CA, by floor plan type

Studio
$4,487/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,790/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,519/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,395/mo

Senior living costs in Rio Del Mar 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: Rio Del Mar, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRio Del Mar, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$5,876/mo$4,509/mo$4,024/mo
Assisted Living$5,579/mo$4,371/mo$4,565/mo
Memory Care$6,522/mo$5,275/mo$4,803/mo
Independent Living
Rio Del Mar, CA:$5,876/mo
California:$4,509/mo
U.S.:$4,024/mo
Assisted Living
Rio Del Mar, CA:$5,579/mo
California:$4,371/mo
U.S.:$4,565/mo
Memory Care
Rio Del Mar, CA:$6,522/mo
California:$5,275/mo
U.S.:$4,803/mo
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Independent living costs in Rio Del Mar, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Rio Del Mar 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
Rio Del Mar, CA$4,006/mo$4,192/mo-4.4%
California$3,684/mo$3,629/mo+1.5%
National$3,256/mo$3,166/mo+2.8%
Rio Del Mar, CA
2024 average cost:$4,006/mo
2023 average cost:$4,192/mo
Percent change:-4.4%
California
2024 average cost:$3,684/mo
2023 average cost:$3,629/mo
Percent change:+1.5%
National
2024 average cost:$3,256/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+2.8%
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What families are saying about independent living in Rio Del Mar

Recent reviews for independent living in Rio Del Mar

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 .

Heritage Estates Senior Apts. in Livermore, CA

5.0
It's been great for my mom. I was very impressed. The apartment is very nice. I can't tell u how friendly and helpful everyone has been. My mom is doing very well. She is participating in the activities. Eric has been very helpful with my mom. He's been very good. The only downside is the ...
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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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Rio Del Mar independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Rio Del Mar independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Rio Del Mar, 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 Rio Del Mar 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 Rio Del Mar partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Rio Del Mar, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.2%
20.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30.1%
34%
No sugar
No sugar
27%
31.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32.7%
33.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.2%
7.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Rio Del Mar 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 Rio Del Mar communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Rio Del Mar, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
26%
36.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30.6%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
24%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Rio Del Mar 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 Rio Del Mar offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Rio Del Mar, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
32.1%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.9%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.8%
32.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.7%
49.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.7%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
36.7%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25.5%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25.5%
37.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.6%
41.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30.6%
47.4%
Live performances
Live performances
33.2%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
16.8%
32.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.9%
39.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
32.1%
46.9%
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Westmont of Morgan Hill, Belmont Village San Jose and Cogir of Fremont Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Rio Del Mar, California. See full list of communities.
There are 196 independent living facilities near Rio Del Mar, California. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Rio Del Mar, California are Atria Sunnyvale and Atria Park of San Mateo. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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