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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Solana Beach, CA
If you’re looking for independent living in the Solana Beach area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Solana Beach. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 18 independent living facilities in Solana Beach, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Mid-City:Kensington-Talmadge, College Area and Mid-City:Normal Heights.
You may also consider nearby communities such as San Diego, Carlsbad and Escondido.
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9.9
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38 reviews
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.
Cypress Court embraces the wonderful climate North County San Diego has to offer. Nestled in Escondido, California, we are centrally located near shopping, entertainment, theaters, and all the conveniences of a thriving town. As you walk through our doors, you will feel an immediate sense of...
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9.7
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102 reviews
We find the staff to be pleasant and helpful when asked and that it is not a huge facility. The location is convenient for our family and the apartment is comfortable for my mother. The lack of outdoor...
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.
Pacifica Senior Living Encinitas is located in Encinitas, CA offering assisted living and independent living services to seniors and their families. Welcome to Encinitas, California, a moderately-sized town located just 25 miles north of San Diego and 95 miles south of Los Angeles. At Pacifica...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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9.7
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93 reviews
The main reason we chose Sunrise of La Costa was because of the pricing and the low turnover of the staff there. The nursing staff have been great to work with.
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.
About Sunrise at La Costa Community & Location Highlights: Convenient location in Carlsbad, CA Adjacent to shopping, dining, theaters, and more Near La Costa Urgent Care and Scripps Coastal Medical Center Beautifully manicured grounds, walking paths, and outdoor seating areas Sunrise at...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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9.7
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63 reviews
When it comes to the meals and dining service the hours for lunch are to short and too early.. For the activities I have not been able to participate in any events so far. I do like my apartment, but I am...
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.
Atria Senior Living is a leading operator of independent living, assisted living, supportive living and memory care communities in more than 200 locations in 26 states and seven Canadian provinces. Atria communities are home to more than 23,000 seniors and employ more than 14,000 people.
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9.6
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9 reviews
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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9.1
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80 reviews
I would recommend to others, gladly. Place for Mom helped me so much in our family's difficult journey. My Place for Mom advisor has been helping a good friend of mine with her mother's issues. Thank you...
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.
Set among the canyons and nature preserves of northern San Diego County, with a central location off Interstate 15, Pacifica Senior Living Rancho Peñasquitos is a vibrant senior living community designed to help older adults find greater well-being.This independent and assisted living community...
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8.9
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62 reviews
My mother is an introvert so she does not participate in many activities but they do offer many. Some more intellectual activities would be nice. Lectures etc. Staff and residents are friendly. Place is...
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.
The Belmont Village facility at Sabre Springs is located in the attractive residential community of Poway. Situated in northeast San Diego County, Poway is known as 'The City in the Country' and prides itself on the fact that much of the area is preserved as dedicated open space. With great views...
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8.9
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10 reviews
Overall, my parents are loving living in Santianna. The staff is fantastic. Everyone in the community appears to be friendly and nice. The food has been an ongoing issue. While everything else about...
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.
Santianna provides an inviting lifestyle in a setting of exceptional natural beauty. Set on a picturesque hillside in Carlsbad, our vibrant community enjoys expansive views of the ravine and town below. We are a luxury property that values strong relationships and is dedicated to providing...
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8.8
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49 reviews
I do recommend them to anybody that asks me! Putting a loved one in assisted care is definitely a learning curve and my dad was not an easy case.
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.At our continuing care retirement community (CCRC), 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.With several floorplans to choose from, including studio, one-bedroom and...
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8.5
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33 reviews
Staff is very conscious of the residents and are willing to do anything to make them comfortable. You need only to make them aware of your needs.
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.
The beautifully appointed senior living community of Belmont Village Cardiff by the Sea, California provides an exceptional level of service and support for independent living, assisted living, and Alzheimer's residents. Nestled in the hillside along Manchester Avenue with views of the San Elijo...
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8.0
Review score
9 reviews
The beautiful home at Rancho Santa Fe Villa was always kept spotless and clean. Located in an exclusive residential community, it was a very clean facility at all times. The staff was very caring and...
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.
If your loved one is diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimer's disease, you will discover that our Rancho Santa Fe Villa Assisted Living Facility offers an unprecedented level of personalized attention and care. You will also appreciate the value of knowing that the world around the person you...
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8.0
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10 reviews
I have been an independent resident at the Vi La Jolla Village for two wonderful years and recently suffered a fall. While I have actively been participating in exercise, balance, and mind-body activities,...
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.
Vi at La Jolla Village is a Life Plan Community, also known as Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), located in San Diego, California, within the ‘Golden Triangle’. Our location offers spectacular views with access to high-end shopping, dining, parks, and walking trails. Our retirement...
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My Dad was so well cared for here. He loved his staff, loved the delicious food, and thought his apartment overlooking the open space in Santa Luz was so nice. He loved to look out his windows at the view....
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.
At Casa Aldea Senior Living, a beautifully designed boutique Assisted Living and Memory Care community uniquely located near the communities of Rancho Santa Fe and Santaluz in San Diego, CA, expect the extraordinary. Casa Aldea ensures senior living is firmly in the 21st Century with its...
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We live in the independent living of Meridian. We have a beautiful 3bed 2.5 bath apartment. We really enjoy the lifestyle they offer us. We chose this place because of their amazing dining room. We don't...
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.
The Meridian at Lake San Marcos is located in San Marcos, California. It is unlike other assisted living facilities in that it is a luxury senior living community. Our homes are beautifully designed and furnished for independent living, assisted living, and care for those with dementia and...
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8.5
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4 reviews
We are very happy with Westmont The staff are extremely friendly, always available to help when needed, the facility is gorgeous, lots of classes, happy hour is amazing and beautifully decorated often with...
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.
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.
Nestled between the neighboring villages of Del Mar and Rancho Santa Fe, La Vida Del Mar’s scenic coastal location features 105 spacious Independent Living residences. Honored as “One of America’s 50 Best Retirement Communities,” La Vida Del Mar offers a host of amenities including convenient...
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My mom is in good care from this community. It is a clean facility and all is good within. Her meals are included and my mom thinks the food taste good. Overall it has been an excellent experience but we are...
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.
Seacrest Village at Encinitas Seacrest Village at Encinitas is located in Encinitas, CA. This independent living community provides seniors with a caring place to call home in a great location. Encinitas is a part of San Diego County, and it provides residents and guests with opportunities to...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
Provides: Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
Even the simple pleasures seem luxurious here - like breathtaking sunsets and towering views of San Diego's "Golden Triangle." From nearby shopping to famous attractions to the scenic coastline, adventure awaits you every day. Pacific Regent - La Jolla combines the richness of...
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Cost of independent living in Solana Beach, CA
The average cost of senior living in Solana Beach is $4,754 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Murrieta, CA with an average of $3,272 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Solana Beach, CA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Solana Beach, CA vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Solana Beach
Recent reviews for independent living in Solana Beach
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.
Solstice Senior Living at El Cajon
5.0
I am currently a resident at Solstice Senior Living at El Cajon and the overall experience has been great. However, please note, you must arrange for medical help from outside services. This is something that I was never told about. Otherwise, everything has been great. I would recommend ...
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White Sands, a CCRC in La Jolla, CA
5.0
White Sands facility has everything from independent living to skilled nursing. They have a lot of activities to offer, it is in a really beautiful location. We could not be happier with our decision, we know our mother is safe there. The food is excellent with a wide range of choices. The rooms ...
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Solana Beach independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Solana Beach independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Solana 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 Solana 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 Solana Beach partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Solana Beach, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
44.4%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
72.2%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
66.7%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
72.2%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
22.2%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Solana 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 Solana Beach communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Solana Beach, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
77.8%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
77.8%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
61.1%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
44.4%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Solana 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 Solana Beach offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Solana Beach, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
77.8%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
61.1%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
72.2%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
77.8%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
83.3%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
77.8%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
72.2%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
72.2%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
77.8%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
77.8%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
72.2%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
50%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
77.8%
46.1%
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Solstice Senior Living at El Cajon, Monte Vista Village and Cypress Court are the top-rated independent living facilities near Solana Beach, California. See full list of communities.
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