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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
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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: 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, 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.
Merced Residential Care Facility’s program is designed for long-term residential care of those elderly individuals needing help in their daily lives. Merced is fully licensed to care for individuals needing specialized care such as those suffering from Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of...
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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.
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: 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, 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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They are doing an excellent job. They are treating her very well. It's kept clean. The food is really good, and if they are cooking something she doesn't like they will get her what the alternative is. They...
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.
When a person ages, their wants and needs change. Sometimes poor health, or lack of immediate family, requires searching for a new place to live. We, at Villa-Del-Rey have excellent facilities, in all areas for our residents. As an assisted living facility, there is a choice of private or...
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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: 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: 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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My father has been living at Westborough for about a month now, and I feel he is enjoying his time there. The staff are very caring people who live up to what they say. This is very important to me, because...
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.
Just minutes from downtown San Francisco, this is the home you’ve been looking for – a lifestyle that is comfortable, yet affordable, without traffic or parking hassles. Our scheduled transportation takes you on shopping excursions, and to medical and dental appointments. Enjoy life with friends...
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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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Joyful Chapter is working out just fine. My mom enjoys it there and that's what counts. I have no complaints. It has been a good experience.
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.
At Joyful Chapter, an assisted living facility for those over the age of 60 located in lovely San Mateo County in Southern San Francisco, CA, we proudly offer independence combined with safety. Our licensed Residential Care Facility provides quality living quarters for a maximum of six residents...

Cost of independent living in Sunset District, CA

The average cost of senior living in Sunset District is $5,403 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Ross, CA with an average of $5,152 per month.

Independent living costs in Sunset District, CA, vs. nearby cities

Sunset District, CA
$5,403/mo
$5,319/mo

Independent living costs in Sunset District, CA, vs. state and national averages

Sunset District, CA
$5,403/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Sunset District, CA, vs. other senior living options

$5,967/mo
Independent Living
$5,403/mo

Independent living costs in Sunset District, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$7,405/mo
Studio
$7,500/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,694/mo
2 Bedroom
$12,781/mo

Senior living costs in Sunset District 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: Sunset District, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSunset District, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$5,403/mo$4,504/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,922/mo$4,369/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$5,967/mo$5,269/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Sunset District, CA:$5,403/mo
California:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Sunset District, CA:$4,922/mo
California:$4,369/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Sunset District, CA:$5,967/mo
California:$5,269/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Sunset District, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Sunset District 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
Sunset District, CA$6,995/mo$12,043/mo-41.9%
California$3,270/mo$3,209/mo+1.9%
National$2,847/mo$2,825/mo+0.8%
Sunset District, CA
2024 average cost:$6,995/mo
2023 average cost:$12,043/mo
Percent change:-41.9%
California
2024 average cost:$3,270/mo
2023 average cost:$3,209/mo
Percent change:+1.9%
National
2024 average cost:$2,847/mo
2023 average cost:$2,825/mo
Percent change:+0.8%
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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 Sunset District

Recent reviews for independent living in Sunset District

Atria Park of Lafayette

5.0
All 5 stars. Atria Park of Lafayette is an excellent place. The caregivers were proactive in managing my moms medicines, all staff were very communicative with my family about my moms care. I would definitely recommend them to others looking.

Rosemont Gardens in San Leandro, CA

5.0
Excellent caring staff. Clean place. My Auntie [name removed] is here. I visited from Anaheim California. My auntie Husband just passed away. My auntie looked beautiful and happy. I talked with staff and they were very professional

AlmaVia of San Rafael

5.0
Great facility that is meeting all my parents needs! Great for memory care. The staff is very friendly and helpful to get them adjusted

Sunset District independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sunset District independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sunset District, 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 Sunset District 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 Sunset District partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Sunset District, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
7.2%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
17.4%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
15.9%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
24.6%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.3%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Sunset District 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 Sunset District communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sunset District, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
17.4%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
20.3%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.1%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sunset District 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 Sunset District offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sunset District, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
21.7%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
13%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.6%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
24.6%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
24.6%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20.3%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
15.9%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
18.8%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
23.2%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
23.2%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
14.5%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.6%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
21.7%
47%
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