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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Stuart, CA

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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.
For more than 20 years, Silvergate Retirement Residence has been providing premier independent, assisted living, and Alzheimer's and Dementia accommodations and services to North San Diego County. Located in the quaint village of Fallbrook, our community is conveniently close to shopping and...
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88 Floor plans available
9.4
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114 reviews
9.4
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The staff here are friendly and helpful. The activity director [name removed] is always committed to provide fun events and decorations for the Holiday and the different seasons of the year. She makes the...
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 Alta Vista Senior Living, excellence is not enough; we strive to go beyond that. As an award-winning senior living campus in Vista, CA, we welcome seniors with an innovative blend of expert care, personalized plans, lifestyle-focused amenities, and inclusive activities. Residents will find...
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55 Floor plans available
9.4
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Very happy with Pacifica Senior Living Oceanside. Everyone is very friendly. My dad has made new friends and he’s very well taken care of. The meals are great. My dad likes to participate in the activities....
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.
Welcome to Pacifica Senior Living Oceanside, a full service senior living community half an hour north of San Diego, close to the historic Oceanside Pier. Our seaside luxury senior living retirement community in the midst of an unparalleled climate & rich in comfort, convenience, services...
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You must be involved because not all Care staff are trained well and monitored for individual resident's needs, as well as it is a highly transient position so there is a regular turn-over of staff...
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.
At Laguna Estates Senior Living we acknowledge that every individual requires different levels of care at varying points of their lives. We are dedicated to providing specialized care specifically tailored to each resident’s unique needs throughout the aging experience. Our levels of care include...
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22 Floor plans available
9.0
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96 reviews
9.0
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96 reviews
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The staff treated my father very well during his time at Brookdale Oceanside. My father sometimes complained about the food but than he was was always spoiled by my mother's cooking.
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 you’re living a mostly independent lifestyle, but you could use an extra hand with some of your day-to-day activities, our senior living community with both assisted living and memory care could be right for you. So go ahead and take an art class or join your friends for happy hour. We’ll take...
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60 reviews
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60 reviews
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Overall, they have exceeded our expectations. The general staff is very friendly. And the med techs and caregivers are extremely thoughtful, caring, and friendly.
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.
You’re going to love it at Everest at Oceanside. Enjoy the classic California beach community with warm, sandy beaches, historic wooden pier, and Cape Cod style harbor village. Live the laid-back lifestyle of the beach, close to a variety of stores, entertainment options, and great ways to enjoy...
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8.6
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23 reviews
8.6
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23 reviews
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Overall it was a very good experience. However someone took [name removed] motorized scooter and it was practically brand new. We were NOT happy with how it was handled and that no compensation was even...
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.
Fairwinds — Ivey Ranch offers luxurious apartment homes in a fun and active retirement community. We are very proud to be managed by Leisure Care, who leads the industry in the development and management of elegant retirement communities that are all about Five-Star Fun. At Fairwinds — Ivey Ranch...
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It's a great community, and it's all about your family's situation. We have two loved ones who have been at Brookdale Carlsbad. One of them has been there almost a decade and has lots of friends. The...
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.
Age well and live well with the care you need, when you need it.At our continuing care retirement community, or CCRC, you’ll have the care you need when you need it with assisted living, Alzheimer’s and dementia care and skilled nursing all on one campus. Plus, you’ll have the lifestyle you want...
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I am enjoying my living experience here at Ocean Hills. The staff knows every resident and are very friendly and helpful. There are many interesting people living here. I have made many new friends. The...
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.
When you or your loved one is ready to live within a cared-for community dedicated to health, wellness, and an intellectually stimulating future, look no further than Ocean Hills. Your private, beautiful and tranquil home is located on the Southern California coast – a beautiful setting for...
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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.
Ocean Breeze Senior Village offers sparkling 1 bedroom apartment homes designed specifically for Senior Citizens. Each apartment provides the utmost in comfort and privacy. Enjoy a tropical garden atmosphere complete with palm trees, ferns and colorful flowers. Relax and enjoy the sun in the...
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77 Floor plans available
Pricing promotion expiring soon
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.
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Wanted to "Thank" [Name Removed] & staff for their loving care of both my parents: [Name Removed] until their passing respectively [Dates Removed] . I was my parents primary care giver for 3 years until...
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.
Ascot Home Care is a residential care home in charming Vista, California, in northwest San Diego County. Vista is home to many fun family attractions, such as the Wave Water Park, the Antique Gas and Steam Engine Museum, Alta Vista Gardens and numerous beautiful city parks. With it's many...
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Cost of independent living in Stuart, CA

The average cost of senior living in Stuart is $4,952 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include French Valley, CA with an average of $3,217 per month.

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

Stuart, CA
$4,952/mo
$4,943/mo

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

Stuart, CA
$4,952/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

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

$6,109/mo
Independent Living
$4,952/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,809/mo
Studio
$4,886/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,453/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,839/mo

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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 Stuart

Recent reviews for independent living in Stuart

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.

Bayshire Carlsbad

5.0
they are very interactive with the residence, responsive, and also very friendly and kind The rooms sizes feel a little small, My dad is happy with the food and it looks good. I would recommend this facility to others.

Stuart independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Stuart independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Stuart, 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 Stuart 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 Stuart partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Stuart, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.3%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
81.8%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
72.7%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
90.9%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.2%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Stuart 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 Stuart communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Stuart, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
72.7%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
81.8%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
81.8%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
45.5%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Stuart 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 Stuart offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Stuart, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
81.8%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
81.8%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
72.7%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
63.6%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
81.8%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
90.9%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
81.8%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
72.7%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
81.8%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
81.8%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
81.8%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
36.4%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
45.5%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
81.8%
46.1%
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Silvergate Retirement Residence - Fallbrook, Cypress Court and Westmont of Encinitas are the top-rated independent living facilities near Stuart, California. See full list of communities.

There are 11 independent living facilities near Stuart, California. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Stuart, California are Silvergate Retirement Residence - Fallbrook, Cypress Court and Pacifica Senior Living Encinitas. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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