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I would tell others that it is a great community for independent living. It is very secure with a private gate. It is an upscale community. Our experience was during the pandemic. The staff are...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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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.
Step into a flower-filled painting by Monet and you've arrived at Aegis of Dana Point. Our serene assisted living community is close to spectacular ocean bluffs and near picturesque Dana Point Harbor, San Juan Capistrano and the pier at San Clemente. Shopping and medical care are close at hand...
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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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One of the women I worked with lived here. She didn't get involved in all of the neighborhoody stuff because she's more of an independent soul, but she said there was a huge sense of community there, which...
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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Cost of independent living in Three Arch Bay, CA

The average cost of senior living in Three Arch Bay is $5,052 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Villa Park, CA with an average of $3,844 per month.

Independent living costs in Three Arch Bay, CA, vs. nearby cities

Three Arch Bay, CA
$5,052/mo

Independent living costs in Three Arch Bay, CA, vs. state and national averages

Three Arch Bay, CA
$5,052/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Three Arch Bay, CA, vs. other senior living options

$6,059/mo
Independent Living
$5,052/mo

Independent living costs in Three Arch Bay, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,789/mo
Studio
$5,908/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,535/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,162/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,295/mo

Senior living costs in Three Arch Bay 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: Three Arch Bay, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeThree Arch Bay, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$5,052/mo$4,504/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,235/mo$4,369/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$6,059/mo$5,269/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Three Arch Bay, CA:$5,052/mo
California:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Three Arch Bay, CA:$4,235/mo
California:$4,369/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Three Arch Bay, CA:$6,059/mo
California:$5,269/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Three Arch Bay, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Three Arch Bay 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Three Arch Bay, CA$5,142/mo$5,417/mo-5.1%
California$3,502/mo$3,320/mo+5.5%
National$3,101/mo$2,897/mo+7.0%
Three Arch Bay, CA
2024 average cost:$5,142/mo
2023 average cost:$5,417/mo
Percent change:-5.1%
California
2024 average cost:$3,502/mo
2023 average cost:$3,320/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
National
2024 average cost:$3,101/mo
2023 average cost:$2,897/mo
Percent change:+7.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Three Arch Bay

Recent reviews for independent living in Three Arch Bay

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.

Atria San Juan in San Juan Capistrano, CA

5.0
My Dad moved into Atria San Juan. The past year he has declined dramatically. Basically not doing anything at home. We moved him into a Studio. His life is back. He is out everyday. Sitting outside watching the golfers next door. Always sitting with other residents. Eating good meals. He lives ...
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Sea Cliff Assisted Living in Huntington Beach, CA

4.0
It is a nice place for your loved one. There are a lot of residents to interact with. The caregivers are nice and kind to the residents. We are able to bring outside food to my loved one.

Three Arch Bay independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Three Arch Bay independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Three Arch Bay, 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 Three Arch Bay 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 Three Arch Bay partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
32.1%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
67.9%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
21.4%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Three Arch Bay 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 Three Arch Bay communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Three Arch Bay, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
53.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
50%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Three Arch Bay 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 Three Arch Bay offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
57.1%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35.7%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
39.3%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
67.9%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
53.6%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
67.9%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
39.3%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
46.4%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
53.6%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
53.6%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
35.7%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
39.3%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
53.6%
47%
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