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10 Best Independent Living Communities in San Onofre, CA

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Photo of Capistrano Senior Living
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1212 Floor plans available
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I am 88 years old. I needed a safe place to be as I age and need more and more assistance with daily living. I found Capistrano Senior Living to be exactly what I was looking for. The staff is caring,...
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.
Do more of what you love every day.Our community in San Juan Capistrano, California, is a continuing care retirement community or CCRC, which means you’ll have the lifestyle you want, plus care if you need it with assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing all on one campus.Along with our...
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Photo of Atria San Juan
1212 Photos available
1111 Floor plans available
9.4
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Very positive. The entire staff at Atria, especially [name removed], are friendly, helpful and receptive to my questions and concerns. The facility is very clean and the staff is anxious to assist, and...
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.
Overlooking the San Juan Hills Golf Course, convenient to shopping, banks and excellent medical centers, Atria San Juan offers one of the most respected senior living communities in San Juan Capistrano. Whether dining alfresco on our patio, staying active in our customized fitness center, or...
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Photo of San Clemente Villas By the Sea
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A place for mom helped me find San Clemente Villas and it has been everything I hoped for! My mom is so happy and the staff are caring and helpful! If it weren’t for the referral, I don’t know if I would...
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.
A warm, safe, new retirement community built with you in mind. Conveniently located in the beach town of San Clemente, enjoy the sunsets, Beach and Harbor. Giving you peace of mind, and laughter in your heart. Within walking distance to a public golf course, 2 major grocery stores, movie theatre...
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Photo of Ivy Park at San Juan Capistrano
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55 Floor plans available
9.3
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21 reviews
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5s across the board. I would highly recommend the facility to friends and family. I would happily go there if the need arises- or my girls might just decide to send me there They helped me navigate Mom's...
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.
Del Obispo Terrace is a hidden gem in the heart of San Juan Capistrano known for its family-like and rural atmosphere. Because we are a relatively small community, we get to know our residents well, and they become part of our family. We take pride in the care and services we provide to our...
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Vintage Shores independent community does not offer a meal option. The staff are great. The maintenance staff are excellent and timely. The property manager is very good. They offer daily activities for...
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.
Vintage Shores is a 62+ community situated in San Clemente, Orange County, CA. San Clemente is located on the California Coast between San Diego and Los Angeles, providing its residents with a unique opportunity to enjoy all that the area has to offer. Known for its breathtaking views and its...
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My mother has lived at Sea Bluffs for two months. It has been an excellent choice as I toured five different memory care communities. Since moving in my mom has become very engaged with the several...
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.
Located in Orange County, just minutes from the Pacific Ocean, The Fountains at Sea Bluffs offers extraordinary retirement living in a spectacular setting.  Nearby Dana Point Harbor offers an exciting variety of possibilities - from whale watching to fishing in the harbor to catching a...
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Photo of Aegis of Dana Point
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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.
Step into a flower-filled painting by Monet and you've arrived at Aegis of Dana Point. Our serene assisted living community is close to spectacular ocean bluffs and near picturesque Dana Point Harbor, San Juan Capistrano and the pier at San Clemente. Shopping and medical care are close at hand...
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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Cost of independent living in San Onofre, CA

The average cost of senior living in San Onofre is $5,056 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Murrieta, CA with an average of $3,272 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in San Onofre, CA vs. nearby cities

San Onofre, CA
$5,056/mo

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

San Onofre, CA
$5,056/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in San Onofre vs. other types of senior living

$6,026/mo
Independent Living
$5,056/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in San Onofre, CA by room type

Semi-Private
$4,274/mo
Studio
$5,013/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,428/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,398/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,295/mo

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 Onofre

Recent reviews for independent living in San Onofre

Ivy Park at San Juan Capistrano

5.0
We love the classic, intimate 2 story design, and semi-hidden location. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend Ivy Park at San Juan to other families.

Pacifica Senior Living Vista

4.8
I recently visited my Grandmother and it was so sweet! How they hosted events for the residents was so heartwarming. The staff was so nice and welcoming, I really enjoyed how respectful and involved they are in my grandmothers care.

Atria Del Sol in Mission Viejo, CA

4.6
My mothers experience was good. She did have to stay on the second floor due to her diagnosis of dementia and that was not present for her...felt like a prisoner. The staff were very attentive and most of all she was safe so we could feel like we had a break from 24x7 care givers. She doesn't ...
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San Onofre independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in San Onofre independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in San Onofre, 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 Onofre 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 Onofre partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
San Onofre, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
75%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in San Onofre 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 Onofre communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
San Onofre, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
50%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.5%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in San Onofre 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 Onofre offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
San Onofre, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
62.5%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.5%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62.5%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62.5%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.5%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.5%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
37.5%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
37.5%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
46.1%
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Silvergate Retirement Residence - Fallbrook, Wildomar Senior Assisted Living and Atria Golden Creek are the top-rated independent living facilities near San Onofre, California. See full list of communities.

There are 10 independent living facilities near San Onofre, California. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in San Onofre, California are Silvergate Retirement Residence - Fallbrook, Wildomar Senior Assisted Living and Atria Golden Creek. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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