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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Walnut, 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.
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Everything is perfect at Vintage Grove and they have been very helpful.I love everything about my apartment.I would like a schedule for activities because they haven't given me one yet. Mrs.William was the...
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.
Vintage Grove is a senior housing community situated in La Verne, Los Angeles County, CA. La Verne, which is a small city located within Los Angeles County, has a rich history that dates back to the 1830's. With beautiful views of the San Gabriel Mountains, this quiet city provides its visitors...
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The caregivers are on top of things and my dad is getting good care. The food is good and they offer different choices. They have a piano room, television room and other activities available. They keep 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.
Whitten Heights Assisted Living and Memory care is family owned and operated. Our community is nestled in La Habra with access to nearby shopping. We have been in business for over 30 years. We currently provided Independent, Assisted and Heritage Living. Our Heritage living program is for those...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
Mt. San Antonio Gardens is a Continuing Care Retirement Campus, currently accepting new residents in Assisted Living on a month to month, rental basis. The Assisted Living is referred to as the “Oak Tree Lodge" and holds 72 licensed assisted living apartments. If you are seeking peace of mind...
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.
Photo of California Villa
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.
Photo of Western Assemblies Home
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.
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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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To me, they were very reliable. They kept communication going between myself and what was going on with my loved one. I would recommend it. It was difficult to move in during quarantine, but during that...
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.
Retirement Living-A true retirement center empowers you to retire from some of the daily chores of laundry, cooking and cleaning so you can truly relax and spend your time however you choose. Assisted Living-Many of us need a hand with everyday activities as we get older. We want you to be safe...
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Sunrise of Claremont was extremely helpful and friendly. I really don't have a lot to compare it to. My dad was in the secure memory care part of the community. I really wish we had moved my dad there...
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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All the staff that I have spoken to or interacted with has been professional and very helpful. I feel that my grandma will be safe and taken care of. The management staff has been outstanding.
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.
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I looked for long time for a place to call home where it was quiet and peaceful and found that here. I go for walks without being afraid. Personally I have not had any problems with my apartment that wasn’t...
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.
Life without fun and friends is only existence.   When you enter the privately gated Village, the fun and excitement of friends, conveniences, relaxation and, most of all, peace of mind begins. Active Seniors sharing a tradition of independence and involvement are most welcome and...
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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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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.
On 33 beautifully landscaped acres in Fullerton, California, Morningside is a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) ideally located in Orange County, just 25 miles from Los Angeles. Orange County beaches are even closer. Here, residents enjoy a mild Mediterranean climate and a light daily...

Cost of independent living in Walnut, CA

The average cost of senior living in Walnut is $3,678 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Montclair, CA with an average of $3,490 per month.

Independent living costs in Walnut, CA, vs. nearby cities

Walnut, CA
$3,678/mo

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

Walnut, CA
$3,678/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Walnut, CA, vs. other senior living options

$4,474/mo
Independent Living
$3,678/mo

Independent living costs in Walnut, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,567/mo
Studio
$4,633/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,048/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,312/mo

Senior living costs in Walnut 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: Walnut, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWalnut, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$3,678/mo$4,504/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,860/mo$4,369/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,474/mo$5,269/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Walnut, CA:$3,678/mo
California:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Walnut, CA:$3,860/mo
California:$4,369/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Walnut, CA:$4,474/mo
California:$5,269/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Walnut, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Walnut 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
Walnut, CA$3,175/mo$2,907/mo+9.2%
California$3,692/mo$3,631/mo+1.7%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Walnut, CA
2024 average cost:$3,175/mo
2023 average cost:$2,907/mo
Percent change:+9.2%
California
2024 average cost:$3,692/mo
2023 average cost:$3,631/mo
Percent change:+1.7%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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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 Walnut

Recent reviews for independent living in Walnut

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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Walnut independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Walnut independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Walnut, 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 Walnut 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 Walnut partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Walnut, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.1%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
34.9%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.1%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.3%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Walnut 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 Walnut communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Walnut, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
34.9%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
39.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.2%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Walnut 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 Walnut offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Walnut, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
39.7%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20.6%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25.4%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.9%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
39.7%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.7%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.6%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
39.7%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
39.7%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
27%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25.4%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
39.7%
47%
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