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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Tecate, CA
If you’re looking for independent living in the Tecate 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 Tecate. 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 14 independent living facilities in Tecate, 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 Otay Mesa and San Ysidro.
You may also consider nearby communities such as El Cajon, Chula Vista and Spring Valley.
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I have lived at Solstice for 12 years. I love my apartment and all of the friends I have made. I stay very active with activities and my family doesn't need to worry about me. It is my home and Iove it!
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.
Solstice Senior Living at El Cajon is a warm, welcoming, vibrant, engaging independent Senior Living Community in the heart of the city. Enjoy adventure, entertainment and the beautiful outdoors. Family and friends find comfort with our on-site personal care professionals. We are close to...
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28 reviews
I can't say enough great things about this facility, from all the staff, activities and the facility itself. I have a peace of mind knowing my friend is being taken care of and is comfortable and well cared...
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.
Westmont at San Miguel Ranch is a beautiful, scenic assisted living center located in beautiful Chula Vista, San Diego County, California. Nestled along the coast of Southern California, seniors can enjoy picturesque views of San Diego and the Pacific Ocean. Offering a small-town feel in a large...
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24 reviews
My mom loves it here. She is very happy with the neighborhood, friendliness of the staff and residents and the freedom she is given as an independent resident.
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.
Ivy Park is the newest, luxury community in the Otay Ranch area of Chula Vista. We opened in 2018 and are under new management as of May 1, 2021, and our company has decades of senior living expertise and experience, managing over 35 senior living communities throughout California and Nevada. ...
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It is great but it is expensive! What I like, and I believe my Mom likes too, is the events they plan, particularly the exercise classes. She has definitely found community within the area of exercise. They...
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 La Vida Real, we surround our residents with an engaging blend of comfort, style, fine dining, endless social opportunities, and an impressive array of recreational and wellness programs. Here, you’ll discover a service-enriched retirement lifestyle specially designed to meet your unique needs...
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Lo Har Senior Living has been good so far with their services and staff. My mother has been engaging in a couple of the activities that they offer. The community and her room seem to be getting good...
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.
We are licensed as an Assisted Living facility for seniors with Alzheimer's or a related dementia. We are Private pay only.
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 in law has been well cared for. The staff, including the nuns seem very friendly. His room is more than adequate size and is completely furnished.
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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The place is beautiful and well cared for. Everyone is extremely friendly and ready to help. They maintain a high level of care for the people there and attend to their personal needs. I feel very...
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.
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: 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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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.
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.
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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Cost of independent living in Tecate, CA
The average cost of senior living in Tecate is $4,196 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Dulzura, CA with an average of $3,501 per month.
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What families are saying about independent living in Tecate
Recent reviews for independent living in Tecate
Lo Har Senior Living in El Cajon, CA
5.0
Terrific home, knowledgeable staff, very clean, beautiful gardens. My mother has lived there for over a year and is very happy and well cared for. Kindness is evident throughout this home. I would definitely recommend this home.
Ivy Park at Otay Ranch in Chula Vista, CA
4.3
The staff is very nice and made my dad feel very welcome. It took a week or two to get everything set up and the staff was very receptive to his/my needs and questions. The facility is absolutely beautiful.
Solstice Senior Living at El Cajon
4.9
Attention to All!
This is where you want to reside when you need a little extra help. Tired of cooking, cleaning, figuring out how to spend your day? Solstice has you covered.
This is the place you want to live.
The staff is AMAZING.... they will quickly become family to you.
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Tecate independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Tecate independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Tecate, 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 Tecate 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 Tecate partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Tecate, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.4%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.6%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
28.6%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.6%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.1%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Tecate 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 Tecate communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Tecate, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.6%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.7%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
35.7%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
35.7%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Tecate 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 Tecate offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
35.7%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.4%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.6%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.9%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.9%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.6%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.7%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.7%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.7%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
42.9%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
35.7%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
35.7%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.7%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Solstice Senior Living at El Cajon, Westmont at San Miguel Ranch and Ivy Park at Otay Ranch are the top-rated independent living facilities near Tecate, California. See full list of communities.
There are 14 independent living facilities near Tecate, California. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Tecate, California is Solstice Senior Living at El Cajon. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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