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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Rio Nido, CA

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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.
Varenna, one of the nations most luxurious retirement communities offering five-star services and amenities with a continuum of care in the heart of Santa Rosa, Sonoma County's wine country. You will find an inviting, supportive and active resort lifestyle, located on 30 acres of exceptional...
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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.
Varenna is a premier retirement community situated on a lush 29-acre campus. Developed by Oakmont Senior Living, Varenna provides quality, comfort and a continuum of care with five-star services and amenities. Here, an active lifestyle promotes independence which is enhanced by an array of...
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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.
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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.
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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: 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: 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, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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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: 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.
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
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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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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.
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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: 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.

Cost of independent living in Rio Nido, CA

The average cost of senior living in Rio Nido is $4,991 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Clearlake, CA with an average of $3,181 per month.

Independent living costs in Rio Nido, CA, vs. nearby cities

Rio Nido, CA
$4,991/mo
$4,988/mo

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

Rio Nido, CA
$4,991/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$5,649/mo
Independent Living
$4,991/mo

Independent living costs in Rio Nido, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,974/mo
Studio
$5,594/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,698/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,079/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,495/mo

Senior living costs in Rio Nido 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 Nido, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRio Nido, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$4,991/mo$4,504/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,644/mo$4,369/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$5,649/mo$5,269/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Rio Nido, CA:$4,991/mo
California:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Rio Nido, CA:$4,644/mo
California:$4,369/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Rio Nido, CA:$5,649/mo
California:$5,269/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Rio Nido, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Rio Nido 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Rio Nido, CA$3,819/mo$3,873/mo-1.4%
California$3,692/mo$3,631/mo+1.7%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Rio Nido, CA
2024 average cost:$3,819/mo
2023 average cost:$3,873/mo
Percent change:-1.4%
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 Rio Nido

Recent reviews for independent living in Rio Nido

AlmaVia of San Rafael

5.0
Great facility that is meeting all my parents needs! Great for memory care. The staff is very friendly and helpful to get them adjusted

Villa Capri in Santa Rosa, CA

4.4
Villa Capri is a very nice facility. We feel that my loved one is receiving good care there. They have not been good at helping us navigate his emotional response to being there, such as how to answer his questions about why he is there and when can he go home. That said, it's a beautiful, clean ...
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Nazareth Agua Caliente Villas in Sonoma, CA

4.5
They are very caring and loving for the residents. They have great staff working here from the top down. The administrator is there all the time and she really cares. This trickles down and am happy with everything. The only thing I would change is some décor changes.

Rio Nido independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Rio Nido independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Rio Nido, 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 Nido 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 Nido partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Rio Nido, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.2%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.5%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
34.5%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.7%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.8%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Rio Nido 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 Nido communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Rio Nido, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
30.9%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
32.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
34.5%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.9%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Rio Nido 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 Nido offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Rio Nido, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
39.1%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
24.5%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.3%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.5%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
43.6%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.6%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.9%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.4%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
39.1%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
38.2%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
24.5%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
24.5%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
39.1%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Cogir of Sonoma Senior Living, Holiday Springs of Napa and Cogir of Rohnert Park Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Rio Nido, California. See full list of communities.
There are 129 independent living facilities near Rio Nido, California. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Rio Nido, California are Cogir of Sonoma Senior Living and Cogir of Rohnert Park Senior Living. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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