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1616 Floor plans available
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The only comment I can offer is that thou advertised as an independent living there are many walkers and wheelchairs here. I would recommend to others the staff is wonderful
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.
Carson Plaza provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Nestled within beautifully landscaped grounds in the charming community of Carson City, you'll love the tasteful elegance of our facilities while enjoying the convenience of being in the heart of it all. We're...
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22 Floor plans available
9.2
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60 reviews
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They seemed to have a genuine concern for my mother's welfare, although their policy concerning physical assistance to tenants prohibited helping her get up after a fall, was a bit of a situation, I...
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.
We are an active, retirement community located in Southwest Reno, by Virginia Lake, for adults age 55 and older. We're minutes from downtown, within blocks of four shopping centers, the Peppermill Hotel Casino, a golf course, several restaurants, banks and the post office.Come visit! Learn why...
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8.9
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All areas are 5 stars. But her monthly rate it's very expensive. The staff has been very helpful and courteous to my wife. they do not hesitate to call me if there are needs for my wife. The facility is very...
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.
Warmth, joy, freedom…it all awaits you at this stress-free mountain retreat overlooking the Sierras just a half hour from Lake Tahoe. At The Lodge Assisted Living and Memory Care Community, named the best senior living community in Carson City, NV five years running, you can finally sit back and...
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8.7
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17 reviews
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Everyone is very friendly and kind. It is a beautiful facility, good healthy food, nice bright rooms and gathering spots. My mom liked all of the activities and the gym. They could walk down the hall and go...
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.
Make a lifelong commitment to living well with Clearwater at Rancharrah, an assisted living & memory support community in Reno offering 129 well-appointed apartment homes with both private and semi-private living options. Our community encourages residents to live a purposeful life by...
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8.4
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5 reviews
8.4
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Best place ever!!!! [name removed] and [name removed]...best staff ever. Friendly beautiful lake views. I would recommend this place.
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.
Imagine your perfect day. Whether it’s relaxing fireside with a good book, taking an inspiring fitness class, or relishing in someone else doing the cooking and housekeeping, each day at Mountain Lakes Estates brings countless possibilities. As Reno’s premier 55+ community, we bring active senior...
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7.5
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We moved our Aunt into 5 Star of Reno a year and a half ago. She fit in almost immediately and has received very good care there. I feel the staff are very caring and attentive and they really try to have...
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.
Premier Residences of Reno, centrally located in southwest Reno, offers dynamic independent living and caring assisted living in our appealing Tahoe lodge-style apartment community.Providing quality senior living in the same location for more than 23 years, we are known for our experienced and...
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This is the best facility I’ve seen as far as cleanliness goes and all of the rooms have been recently updated. It is a smaller community and because of that, they do not have a lot of entertainment. What I...
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.
Looking out to breathtaking views of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, Sierra Place is a modern, elegant retirement community adjacent to the Silver Oaks Golf Club and next door to the new Silver Oaks Park.Our community is gated, and arranged like a peaceful village. Interiors are bathed in natural...
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I have lived at Revel Rancharrah since August 2020. The staff is always responsive to the requests of the residents. They keep life interesting. They have an abundance of art classes, dining out...
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
INDEPENDENT LIVING, REIMAGINEDRevel Rancharrah is reimagining independent living in a vibrant community where personalized experiences meet comfortable living. A place where good food and good friends go hand-in-hand, and fun is never far from home. Here, you’ll laugh, learn, and make some of the...
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We like that it was single story and their unit also has an exit to the outside. It's smaller and is more personable to the other residents and staff.
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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My parents stayed at The Chateau in Gardnerville and they really liked it. The facility was clean, the food was good, the rooms were a good size, the staff was wonderful and the activities were enjoyable. My...
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.
Brookdale Gardnerville provides assisted living and memory care to seniors in Douglas County, Nevada, where we enjoy small town living with wonderful views of the Sierra Nevada and Pine Nut Mountains. Gardnerville is only 17 miles from Lake Tahoe, a favorite destination for our residents. In case...
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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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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.
We have discovered that many of our aging friends are much too active and healthy to need nursing care, yet they still require assistance each day to allow them to maintain their independence and dignity - with the assurance that help is available as needed. Some of the services provided by our...
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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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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, 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.
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.
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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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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5.0
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Everyone at Volante is kind and so helpful. My mom felt so much at home from the first moment she walked in. That is why she selected Volante to move to.
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.
Photo of Limestoneshire Retirement Home
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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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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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.

Cost of independent living in Woodfords, CA

The average cost of senior living in Woodfords is $4,183 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sunnyside-Tahoe City, CA with an average of $3,638 per month.

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

Woodfords, CA
$4,183/mo

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

Woodfords, CA
$4,183/mo
U.S. national average
$4,024/mo

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

$4,596/mo
Independent Living
$4,183/mo

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

Studio
$2,961/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,755/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,623/mo

Senior living costs in Woodfords 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: Woodfords, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWoodfords, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$4,183/mo$4,509/mo$4,024/mo
Assisted Living$4,596/mo$4,371/mo$4,565/mo
Memory Care$4,596/mo$5,275/mo$4,803/mo
Independent Living
Woodfords, CA:$4,183/mo
California:$4,509/mo
U.S.:$4,024/mo
Assisted Living
Woodfords, CA:$4,596/mo
California:$4,371/mo
U.S.:$4,565/mo
Memory Care
Woodfords, CA:$4,596/mo
California:$5,275/mo
U.S.:$4,803/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Woodfords

Recent reviews for independent living in Woodfords

The Chateau at Gardnerville

5.0
The staff team here has been great and I have no complaints. During the process of them reassessing my love one they have been very communicative and supportive. They do provide activities for residents to participate in to stimulate and engage themselves. My love on has home care people coming ...
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Mountain Lakes Estates in Reno, NV

4.8
It is so bright light with the Dining Room have large windows in and the hall are wide and light They could improve on the meals by making home cooked meals and try not to be so fancy.

Lakeside Manor in Reno, NV

5.0
The staff here is great... there are plenty of activities if one wishes to participate...rides for shopping and doctor appointments... food is good.

Woodfords independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Woodfords independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Woodfords, 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 Woodfords 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 Woodfords partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Woodfords, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.1%
20.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18.2%
34%
No sugar
No sugar
13.6%
31.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.7%
33.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.5%
7.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Woodfords 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 Woodfords communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Woodfords, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
31.8%
36.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.4%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
31.8%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.6%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Woodfords 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 Woodfords offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Woodfords, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
36.4%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.4%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.3%
32.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
27.3%
49.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.4%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
36.4%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.4%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.8%
37.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.8%
41.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.4%
47.4%
Live performances
Live performances
36.4%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
22.7%
32.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
36.4%
39.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.4%
46.9%
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