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10 Best Independent Living Communities in South San Gabriel, CA

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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.
Thank you for your interest in FountainGlen at Pasadena Active Independent Apartment Living FountainGlen at Pasadena is nestled in the downtown Playhouse District of Pasadena designed for the active lifestyle of adults aged 55 plus…Easy access to Gold line Rapid transit systemGrocery stores and...
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The staff at Heritage Park at Monrovia are so easy to work with. They were so accommodating to us. They provide excellent activities. Our overall experience with this facility has been wonderful.
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.
When you need quality and affordability in senior care apartments, you need to consider Heritage Park of Monrovia, Los Angeles County, CA. It offers a charming affordable apartment community and beautiful garden community specially designed for seniors 55 and older. The setting of Monrovia offers...
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It's a very exclusive place, but the staff is wonderful and the amenities are excellent. Parking is a bit of a hassle.
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.
Beauty. Art. History. And tradition. These are the hallmarks of Pasadena, one of California’s true gems. In the heart of this dynamic city is a place where you can renew your passion for culture and community every day. Welcome to Villa Gardens – Pasadena’s choice for premier full-service...
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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.
Clara Park Village Apartments is affordable independent living community. The Mission of Clara Park Village Apartments is to provide quality housing and care at affordable prices in communities of caring persons. While our ministry has been targeted primarily toward older adults, we have special...
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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: 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
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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I'm comfortable with the care she is receiving here. They have enough staff and are providing quality care. They offer activities but she is not participating. We chose this community because my mother liked...
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
Southland Home is a state-of-the-art assisted living community situated in Norwalk, CA. Our luxurious community offers water features, landscaping, sprawling greenery, and a gazebo. Paved walkways and outdoor seating areas encourage residents to enjoy a breath of fresh air while relaxing and...
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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
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.
Huntington PlazaThe Huntington Plaza is an affordable senior housing community apartment home for ages 55 and over, situated in the tranquil town of Huntington Park, Los Angeles County, CA. The close proximity to restaurants, coffee shops, shopping districts, parks, entertainments and many more...
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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
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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My parents received excellent care here. I’ve referred them to others and they had a similar experience as well. [name removed] is a valuable nursed in the healthcare community. She is always available to...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
Walnut Villa offers the highest level of care in a residential setting. We offer an alternative to a skilled nursing facility. While providing 24 hour care, we strive to provide a place of love and compassion. Walnut Villa's sunny gardens offer a wonderful place for the resident to relax....
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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.
Garfield Care Garfield Care Center is a large assisted living community that is located in Pasadena, CA. The community consists of apartment living style homes. With Garfield Care Center, you get all the perks of living in the big city but you get your own little community environment. At...
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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.
Castle View Retirement Estates Castle View Retirement Estate is an assisted living community based in beautiful Pasadena, CA. This community is surrounded by lush trees and wooded areas, leaving nature to greet our residents at every turn. Pasadena is one of the most scenic, residential areas in...
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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.
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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: 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: 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.
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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: 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
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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.

Cost of independent living in South San Gabriel, CA

The average cost of senior living in South San Gabriel is $4,195 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Baldwin Park, CA with an average of $3,895 per month.

Independent living costs in South San Gabriel, CA, vs. nearby cities

South San Gabriel, CA
$4,195/mo
$4,150/mo

Independent living costs in South San Gabriel, CA, vs. state and national averages

South San Gabriel, CA
$4,195/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in South San Gabriel, CA, vs. other senior living options

$4,836/mo
Independent Living
$4,195/mo

Independent living costs in South San Gabriel, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,852/mo
Studio
$5,424/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,018/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,747/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,500/mo

Senior living costs in South San Gabriel 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: South San Gabriel, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSouth San Gabriel, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$4,195/mo$4,504/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,073/mo$4,369/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,836/mo$5,269/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
South San Gabriel, CA:$4,195/mo
California:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
South San Gabriel, CA:$4,073/mo
California:$4,369/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
South San Gabriel, CA:$4,836/mo
California:$5,269/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in South San Gabriel, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in South San Gabriel 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
South San Gabriel, CA$5,452/mo$5,056/mo+7.8%
California$3,660/mo$3,425/mo+6.9%
National$3,191/mo$3,044/mo+4.8%
South San Gabriel, CA
2024 average cost:$5,452/mo
2023 average cost:$5,056/mo
Percent change:+7.8%
California
2024 average cost:$3,660/mo
2023 average cost:$3,425/mo
Percent change:+6.9%
National
2024 average cost:$3,191/mo
2023 average cost:$3,044/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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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 South San Gabriel

Recent reviews for independent living in South San Gabriel

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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South San Gabriel independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South San Gabriel independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South San Gabriel, 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 South San Gabriel 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 South San Gabriel partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
South San Gabriel, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.2%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.4%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
28.2%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31.8%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.2%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in South San Gabriel 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 South San Gabriel communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
South San Gabriel, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25.9%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.2%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
27.1%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.6%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South San Gabriel 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 South San Gabriel offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
South San Gabriel, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
35.3%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.8%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.8%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.6%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35.3%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.7%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29.4%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.2%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
29.4%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
31.8%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
31.8%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
22.4%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.2%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
31.8%
47%
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California Mission Inn, Astoria Park Senior Living and The Villas By Astoria Park are the top-rated independent living facilities near South San Gabriel, California. See full list of communities.
There are 104 independent living facilities near South San Gabriel, California. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in South San Gabriel, California are Palos Verdes Villa, Nikkei Senior Gardens by Cogir and Harbor Terrace Retirement Community. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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