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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Los Angeles County, CA

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It was an extremely good price value for the care my mother received at Vista Del Sol. The place was always clean, she got good meds and medical care, and she was left alone which is what she prefers. ...
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.
Vista Del Sol Health Services and its continuum of health services has been a vital part of the West Los Angeles Healthcare community since 1980, providing a full spectrum of care for geriatric clients and their families.·          Assisted Living
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Kingsley Manor has been beyond wonderful for my Mom! She had been at one of the large corporate retirement communities for a couple of years. While that experience was decent, it lacked the caring for the...
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.
Kingsley Manor has been serving the older adult community since 1912. Located in the Hollywood area, Kingsley is truly an oasis in the heart of the city. Brick residential hall surrounded by award winning gardens create a campus-like setting. Over the years a total concept in retirement living...
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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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Wyngate Villa couldn't have been any better than it was, everything was wonderful. The staff anytime had a question or concern were very quick at getting back with response. The food options were...
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: 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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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
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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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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"Colorado Terrace caters to seniors, providing a living experience suited to you in Los Angeles, CA. One of the rewards of living in an apartment near downtown is not needing to drive everywhere you go....
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.
Beautiful,two-year-old building of apartments for seniors (at least 62 years old) Laundry Facilities Secure Parking Available Elevator Carpet Stove, Garbage Disposal, Microwave
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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: 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, 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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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: 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: 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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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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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: 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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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: 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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It is so difficult to find the perfect place to meet your elderly parents needs but I can honestly say City View is an excellent assisted living facility. My mother was in a lovely large room with a walk-in...
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.
Vibrant Senior Living in the Heart of LA Located in one of the most desirable neighborhoods in Southern California just east of Beverly Hills, CityView residents enjoy visiting The Grove, LACMA and the Original Farmer's Market. Our community features spectacular views of the city and its...
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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.
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.

Cost of independent living in Los Angeles County, CA

The average cost of senior living in Los Angeles County is $4,383 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Duarte, CA with an average of $3,792 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Los Angeles County, CA vs. nearby counties

Los Angeles County, CA
$4,383/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Los Angeles County, CA vs. the state and national average

Los Angeles County, CA
$4,383/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Los Angeles County vs. other types of senior living

$5,039/mo
Independent Living
$4,383/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Los Angeles County, CA by room type

Semi-Private
$6,400/mo
Studio
$5,140/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,400/mo

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 Los Angeles County

Recent reviews for independent living in Los Angeles County

Leisure Vale Assisted Living in Glendale, CA

5.0
Facility seems a good place for [name removed], well organized and staff are accommodating.

Foothill Retirement in Tujunga, CA

4.4
What our family likes the most about the Foothill Retirement community is all the team work between the staff members working there. Friendly and staff that will help care for my mom's needed especially having the understanding to care for dementia seniors. Staff also understands family's ...
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Garden of Palms in Los Angeles, CA

5.0
Garden of Palms community is absolutely lovely. The meals and dining service is excellent, and they activities they have for the residents are also excellent. We would absolutely recommend this community to others.

Los Angeles County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Los Angeles County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Los Angeles County, 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 Los Angeles County 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 Los Angeles County 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
23.5%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.1%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
23.5%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30.6%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.9%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Los Angeles County 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 Los Angeles County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Los Angeles County, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
23.5%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25.9%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
28.2%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Los Angeles County 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 Los Angeles County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
29.4%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.3%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.5%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
34.1%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
34.1%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
28.2%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22.4%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.5%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.4%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
31.8%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
32.9%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
16.5%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.1%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Sunrise at Sterling Canyon, Sunrise of Beverly Hills and Studio Royale by Cogir are the top-rated independent living facilities near Los Angeles County, California. See full list of communities.

There are 92 independent living facilities near Los Angeles County, California. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Los Angeles County, California are Sunrise of Beverly Hills, Studio Royale by Cogir and The Villas By Astoria Park. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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