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10 Best Independent Living Communities in San Benito County, CA

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 44 independent living facilities in San Benito County, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

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zipAveragecost: $4,414

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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: 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.
Morgan Hill Villa is a licensed residential care facility for the elderly providing harmonious living and care right in the heart of Morgan Hill. Here you'll enjoy all the benefits of a warm home atmosphere. You will have confidence knowing that your needs will be met - now and in the future. We...
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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Cost of independent living in San Benito County, CA

The average cost of senior living in San Benito County is $4,414 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Dos Palos, CA with an average of $3,098 per month.

Independent living costs in San Benito County, CA, vs. nearby counties

San Benito County, CA
$4,414/mo
$4,599/mo
$4,339/mo

Independent living costs in San Benito County, CA, vs. state and national averages

San Benito County, CA
$4,414/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in San Benito County, CA, vs. other senior living options

$4,610/mo
Independent Living
$4,414/mo

Independent living costs in San Benito County, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,377/mo
Studio
$5,245/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,145/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,953/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,770/mo

Senior living costs in San Benito County 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: San Benito County, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSan Benito County, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$4,414/mo$4,504/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,422/mo$4,369/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,610/mo$5,269/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
San Benito County, CA:$4,414/mo
California:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
San Benito County, CA:$4,422/mo
California:$4,369/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
San Benito County, CA:$4,610/mo
California:$5,269/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in San Benito County, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in San Benito County 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
San Benito County, CA$4,201/mo$4,241/mo-0.9%
California$3,675/mo$3,556/mo+3.3%
National$3,222/mo$3,144/mo+2.5%
San Benito County, CA
2024 average cost:$4,201/mo
2023 average cost:$4,241/mo
Percent change:-0.9%
California
2024 average cost:$3,675/mo
2023 average cost:$3,556/mo
Percent change:+3.3%
National
2024 average cost:$3,222/mo
2023 average cost:$3,144/mo
Percent change:+2.5%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in San Benito County

Recent reviews for independent living in San Benito County

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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Whispering Pines Inn, LLC in Hollister, CA

5.0
Whispering Pines Inn has devotedly served the San Benito County for over 26 years. The management & staffs are caring & very responsive to their elderly residents. Being a caregiver is not an easy task. You have to have the heary & compassion which I have seen with the employees as well ad ...
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Westmont of Morgan Hill

4.5
In August, we will have been in residence at Westmont for nine years. The Facility Director, was first to greet us, and he made us feel very welcome. We were initially attracted by the beauty of the facility and its location in Morgan Hill Since then, we have become even more fond of the ...
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San Benito County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in San Benito County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in San Benito County, 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 San Benito County 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 San Benito County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
San Benito County, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
39.3%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
32.1%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
46.4%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.9%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in San Benito County 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 San Benito County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
San Benito County, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
39.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
39.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
28.6%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.9%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in San Benito County 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 San Benito County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
42.9%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.4%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.3%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.9%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.9%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.7%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
39.3%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
17.9%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.4%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.7%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Westmont of Morgan Hill, Valley Spring Memory Care and Madonna Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care are the top-rated independent living facilities near San Benito County, California. See full list of communities.
There are 44 independent living facilities near San Benito County, California. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in San Benito County, California is Westmont of Morgan Hill. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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