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10 Best Independent Living Communities in San Diego Country Estates, CA

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 40 independent living facilities in San Diego Country Estates, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

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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.
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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: Assisted Living, 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.
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
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Heritage Park Escondido Apartment Community, for independent seniors aged 55 or better, offers pet-friendly apartments north of San Diego, near great recreation, shopping and dining. Our apartment homes feature vaulted ceilings, bright kitchen windows, ample closet space and private patios and...
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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
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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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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
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.
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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.

Cost of independent living in San Diego Country Estates, CA

The average cost of senior living in San Diego Country Estates is $4,641 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lake Riverside, CA with an average of $2,940 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in San Diego Country Estates, CA vs. nearby cities

San Diego Country Estates, CA
$4,641/mo
$4,579/mo
$4,509/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in San Diego Country Estates, CA vs. the state and national average

San Diego Country Estates, CA
$4,641/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in San Diego Country Estates vs. other types of senior living

$5,507/mo
Independent Living
$4,641/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in San Diego Country Estates, CA by room type

Semi-Private
$3,964/mo
Studio
$4,849/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,627/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,862/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$7,748/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in San Diego Country Estates over time

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What families are saying about independent living in San Diego Country Estates

Recent reviews for independent living in San Diego Country Estates

Crest View Manor, Inc. in Escondido, CA

5.0
My mom really liked Crest View Manor. It has a great staff and is very clean. I would definitely recommend Crest View Manor to anyone. They were great. Unfortunately my mom was there during Covid, so there wasn't too much activities taking place. But it was a great facility.

Ivy Park at Sabre Springs in San Diego, CA

4.4
It was great until they raised the cost [removed] %. Staff is very friendly, my Mother likes them and feels comfortable with them. The facility is well kept and very clean. I have no complaints about the staff or the facility.

Belmont Village Sabre Springs in San Diego, CA

4.7
They are short staffed at this time so sometimes her meals are cold and she has to send them back. Also it does not seem like they are cleaning deep enough due to the lack of workers. They do make sure that my loved ones room is clean however the common areas are not so up kept. The staff have ...
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San Diego Country Estates independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in San Diego Country Estates independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in San Diego Country Estates, 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 Diego Country Estates 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 Diego Country Estates partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
30.6%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
47.2%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
47.2%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
47.2%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.7%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in San Diego Country Estates 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 Diego Country Estates communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
41.7%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
52.8%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
50%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
33.3%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in San Diego Country Estates 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 Diego Country Estates offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
52.8%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.8%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
38.9%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
61.1%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
61.1%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.1%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
55.6%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
55.6%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
47.2%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.6%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
61.1%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
41.7%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
36.1%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
58.3%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Monte Vista Village, Cypress Court and Solstice Senior Living at El Cajon are the top-rated independent living facilities near San Diego Country Estates, California. See full list of communities.

There are 40 independent living facilities near San Diego Country Estates, California. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in San Diego Country Estates, California are Monte Vista Village, Cypress Court and Solstice Senior Living at El Cajon. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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