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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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Our loved one appreciates the staff members they are very friendly. We think that she feels safe at the community, and we would recommend Huntington Terrace North to others.
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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.
It's Your Time - Make it the Best Time of Your Life! This unique setting makes it easy for you to enjoy the very best in your senior years. We've set the stage for your active lifestyle. Enjoy all the modern conveniences you need to make life easy for relaxing with family and friends - for...
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Writing about Anaheim Crown Plaza: my home As each month goes by , I’ve become more certain that this is my permanent residence. I’ve been President of Resident Council for 14 years and while people have...
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.
The Anaheim Crown Plaza in Anaheim, California is here to make your loved one's journey into retirement a pleasant one. Dine on the shaded patio or take a stroll across our exquisitely landscaped yard for a breath of fresh air in this resort-like retirement community. Our staff are not only here...
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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.
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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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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.
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Anyone looking to live out their retirement years in a welcoming and friendly community should consider the Dorado Senior Apartments located in charming Buena Park, Orange County, CA. Life does not get much better then life in this wonderful town, with so much to do seniors 55 and older and their...
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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.
Our residents enjoy the opportunity to create the lifestyle they desire. If you are looking for a community to call "home"where you can make good friends, have fun, keep active, relax and enjoy life, then Heritage Park is the right community for you!! Please contact s today, we will be happy to...
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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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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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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
This property has been designated for Seniors Only by the City of Anaheim Housing Authority.Quiet 11 unit complex, Apartments located on 2nd floor. Complex has elevator access in addition to the stairs.Near Lincoln and Brookhurst and Shopping and Bus Lines. Great freeway access. Entry off of...
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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, 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.
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Quiet environment. Clean, warm and cozy like a family. Chinese meals and desserts - The senior residents enjoy.
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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.
Cardinal Yu-Pin ManorCardinal Yu-Pin Manor is a large assisted living community that is located in Norwalk, CA. Norwalk is a cozy city that is a suburban city in Los Angeles. You get the cozy atmosphere Norwalk has to offer while close enough to all the big amenities in Los Angeles.The community...
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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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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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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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Everything is going very well for my father in law at this community. He really likes it here. This is a smaller community compared to the other ones we looked at, but that is better for him so the...
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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.
At THE CHATEAU, we understand that peace of mind and the quality of life are important when selecting an assisted living community. Here, residents are cared for with kindness and respect because we value and respect each individual's life experiences. We are dedicated to promoting and...

Cost of independent living in Seal Beach, CA

The average cost of senior living in Seal Beach is $4,130 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fullerton, CA with an average of $3,967 per month.

Independent living costs in Seal Beach, CA, vs. nearby cities

Seal Beach, CA
$4,130/mo

Independent living costs in Seal Beach, CA, vs. state and national averages

Seal Beach, CA
$4,130/mo
U.S. national average
$4,017/mo

Independent living costs in Seal Beach, CA, vs. other senior living options

$4,848/mo
Independent Living
$4,130/mo

Independent living costs in Seal Beach, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,368/mo
Studio
$5,235/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,523/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,779/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,169/mo

Senior living costs in Seal Beach 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: Seal Beach, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSeal Beach, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$4,130/mo$4,504/mo$4,017/mo
Assisted Living$3,895/mo$4,369/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,848/mo$5,269/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Seal Beach, CA:$4,130/mo
California:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,017/mo
Assisted Living
Seal Beach, CA:$3,895/mo
California:$4,369/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Seal Beach, CA:$4,848/mo
California:$5,269/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Seal Beach, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Seal Beach 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
Seal Beach, CA$3,996/mo$4,130/mo-3.2%
California$3,693/mo$3,588/mo+2.9%
National$3,243/mo$3,151/mo+2.9%
Seal Beach, CA
2024 average cost:$3,996/mo
2023 average cost:$4,130/mo
Percent change:-3.2%
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2024 average cost:$3,693/mo
2023 average cost:$3,588/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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2024 average cost:$3,243/mo
2023 average cost:$3,151/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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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 Seal Beach

Recent reviews for independent living in Seal Beach

Kirkwood Orange

5.0
My loved one received excellent, loving care from the Kirkwood family. I highly recommend this facility. The staff is very responsive to all my concerns. I highly recommend this facility. My loved one was very happy there.

La Posada Assisted Living and Memory Care in Whittier, CA

5.0
Everything seems to rate a 10. With the exception of house cleaning. My sister notices when my mom's recliner is up there's stuff under it and around. As for myself when I've called about issues I haven't gotten a call back or I have to call again to have the director call me back. My ...
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Vista Del Mar Senior Living in Long Beach, CA

4.8
My Brother has been a resident of Vista del Mar Senior Living for nearly 3 years, and we were very happy with our choice. We had problems finding another Assisted Living facility in Culver City, and Vista del Mar was perfect. It has met all of my Brother's needs and he has been very happy ...
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Seal Beach independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Seal Beach independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Seal Beach, 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 Seal Beach 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 Seal Beach partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Seal Beach, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
26.5%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.2%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
33.8%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
41.2%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.2%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Seal Beach 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 Seal Beach communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Seal Beach, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
32.4%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
41.2%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
35.3%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Seal Beach 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 Seal Beach offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Seal Beach, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
42.6%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.5%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.1%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.5%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.6%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.4%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.8%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
29.4%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.8%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.1%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
39.7%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
14.7%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
19.1%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41.2%
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Ivy Park at Seal Beach, Palos Verdes Villa and Oakmont of Orange are the top-rated independent living facilities near Seal Beach, California. See full list of communities.
There are 79 independent living facilities near Seal Beach, California. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Seal Beach, California are Atria Golden Creek, Palos Verdes Villa and Sunrise of Yorba Linda. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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