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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Wood Ranch, CA

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 42 independent living facilities in Wood Ranch, 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 Monte Sereno/Los Gatos - Western.
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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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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.
At Kings View Manor, you will discover apartment living with the essential conveniences and comforts of home, at rates you can afford!Our community features convenient parking areas, large laundry rooms, a park-like setting, near freeways 41 and 99, easy bus access, and scheduled weekly...
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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.
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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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Make sure to check out all the rooms available there are multiple options. The community is neat and clean and the staff is very friendly and helpful. I would recommend this community to others based on my...
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: 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 moved into Nazareth House several months ago. As with any life change, there is an adjustment. The staff at Nazareth House have been caring and supportive of his needs, as well as ours during...
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.
Nazareth House is a Catholic assisted living community owned by the Sisters of Nazareth and located in central Fresno, Fresno County, California. Recently celebrating 60 years of serving the Fresno senior community, Nazareth House welcomes seniors seeking supportive services in a compassionate...

Cost of independent living in Wood Ranch, CA

The average cost of senior living in Wood Ranch is $3,236 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Livingston, CA with an average of $2,862 per month.

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

Wood Ranch, CA
$3,236/mo
$3,212/mo
$3,118/mo

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

Wood Ranch, CA
$3,236/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

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

$4,169/mo
Independent Living
$3,236/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,672/mo
Studio
$3,850/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,038/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,773/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,745/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Wood Ranch over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Wood Ranch

Recent reviews for independent living in Wood Ranch

Castle Vista in Atwater, CA

5.0
I have lived at Castle Vista since April 2014. It is a great place to retire. The residents are caring and friendly. I have made many friends here. The maintenance is excellent. One phone call is all you need if you have a problem. There are daily activities. Always something fun to do. I have a ...
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Truewood by Merrill, Fig Garden in Fresno, CA

4.0
Mom moved from her own 3 bed/2bath Home and she was pretty resistant at first. We narrowed her search down to 3 options and she knew right away that Truewood would be her place. They accommodated her wish for all vinyl plank flooring/no carpet and she found a 1 bdroom layout that suited her. ...
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Pacifica Senior Living Fresno

3.3
My loved one is a resident at Pacifica Senior Living Fresno. The staff is AMAZING! However, it's the new owners that are failing. The carpets are nasty and should be replaced like we were told at the time of our sign up. Their staff is way over worked. The new owners don't treat them very well ...
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Wood Ranch independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wood Ranch independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wood Ranch, 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 Wood Ranch 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 Wood Ranch 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
25%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.1%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
44.4%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
22.2%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Wood Ranch 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 Wood Ranch communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.1%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
36.1%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19.4%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wood Ranch 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 Wood Ranch offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
38.9%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.1%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.6%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.7%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.1%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38.9%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.9%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
41.7%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
30.6%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
38.9%
46.1%
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Cogir of Cedar Creek, The Hampshire and Park Merced are the top-rated independent living facilities near Wood Ranch, California. See full list of communities.

There are 42 independent living facilities near Wood Ranch, California. See the full list.

The best independent living facility near you in Wood Ranch, California is Cogir of Cedar Creek. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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