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i visited Silvergate in Fallbrook a few times before i made the reccomendation to my mother . The facility , grounds , food , and mostly notably the caring staff is absolutely impressive. The staff...
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.
For more than 20 years, Silvergate Retirement Residence has been providing premier independent, assisted living, and Alzheimer's and Dementia accommodations and services to North San Diego County. Located in the quaint village of Fallbrook, our community is conveniently close to shopping and...
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66 Floor plans available
9.8
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41 reviews
9.8
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Overall my mother likes the care she is receiving. She says they are understaffed because of how in demand her caregivers are. Example: My mother uses her pendant to alert a caregiver. They arrive shortly...
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.
Cypress Court embraces the wonderful climate North County San Diego has to offer. Nestled in Escondido, California, we are centrally located near shopping, entertainment, theaters, and all the conveniences of a thriving town. As you walk through our doors, you will feel an immediate sense of...
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1111 Floor plans available
9.4
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109 reviews
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5 star
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Probably 5 to all of them honestly! The staff is super friendly and attentive to any issues that come up, they're really communicative, the other residents that we've talked to really enjoy their time there...
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.
Overlooking the lush Temecula Valley wine country of Southern California, Atria Park of Vintage Hills provides amenity-rich, resort-style living for older adults. Located near the Old Town district, with easy access to shopping, dining, medical centers and places of worship, Atria offers a full...
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55 Floor plans available
8.7
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128 reviews
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The facility was very nice with lots of things to do. The staff was friendly and caring. I would highly recommend Oceanside senior living. My father loved the food and the activities.
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.
Welcome to Pacifica Senior Living Oceanside, a full service senior living community half an hour north of San Diego, close to the historic Oceanside Pier. Our seaside luxury senior living retirement community in the midst of an unparalleled climate & rich in comfort, convenience, services...
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55 Floor plans available
9.6
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46 reviews
9.6
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46 reviews
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I love this place and the staff that work here. It’s second to being my home. Try it and you’ll love it. They have a wonderful cooks and servers. And the food is amazing. They have a menu for each meal but...
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.
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our parents live here and we are so happy to know that they live in a safe clean community, surrounded by people who care about them and enjoy the hard work that is required in the Independent Living...
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.
The Chateau at Harveston provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Situated on beautiful grounds in the gorgeous town of Harveston, you'll love the elegant comfort of our facilities while enjoying the convenience of the nearby community. We're just minutes from...
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66 Floor plans available
8.9
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79 reviews
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The memory care staff [name removed] is great with making sure everything's taken care of and will actually come in on our day off if needed
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.
Welcome to Pacifica Senior Living Vista, located in Vista, California, offering multilevel retirement that provides independent living, assisted living, Alzheimer's and dementia care, and health and rehabilitation all on one convenient campus.Pacifica Senior Living Vista is a multilevel...
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8.8
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8.8
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[name removed] and [name removed] were wonderful to meet and work with. They were very helpful and compassionate. I would recommend this facility to other families looking.
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.
Make the move to our beautiful Atria Retirement Community and discover how fulfilling life can be!Picture your days filled with things you want to do - spending more time with family, pursuing new interests, connecting with friends, exploring your creative side. Arcadia Place in Vista, CA, offers...
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9.6
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Even before becoming a resident I have thought of Regency as a possible residence and now it is my residence. Rooms are neat, cleaned once a week comfortable. Medical assistance 24/7.
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.
Regency Fallbrook's assisted living options offer personalized assistance, supportive services and compassionate care in a professionally managed, carefully designed, retirement community setting. It's the perfect alternative for seniors who can no longer live on their own at home, yet don't need...
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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.
ItÆs hard, after a lifetime of helping others and achieving the goals weÆve set, to admit that we need assistance in order to maintain an independent lifestyle. Country Gardens is there for that time when a senior and their family have to recognize that they need a hand in order to give a family...
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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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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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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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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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: 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.

Cost of independent living in Pala, CA

The average cost of senior living in Pala is $4,419 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lake Riverside, CA with an average of $2,940 per month.

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

Pala, CA
$4,419/mo
$3,307/mo

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

Pala, CA
$4,419/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

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

$5,565/mo
Independent Living
$4,419/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,438/mo
Studio
$4,256/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,775/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,033/mo

Senior living costs in Pala 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: Pala, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typePala, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$4,419/mo$4,434/mo$3,951/mo
Assisted Living$4,110/mo$4,287/mo$4,515/mo
Memory Care$5,565/mo$5,249/mo$4,761/mo
Independent Living
Pala, CA:$4,419/mo
California:$4,434/mo
U.S.:$3,951/mo
Assisted Living
Pala, CA:$4,110/mo
California:$4,287/mo
U.S.:$4,515/mo
Memory Care
Pala, CA:$5,565/mo
California:$5,249/mo
U.S.:$4,761/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Pala

Recent reviews for independent living in Pala

Atria Park of Vintage Hills in Temecula, CA

4.4
The housing and grounds are exceptional....beautiful and very well kept. Even more impressive is the welcoming and supportive environment created by both the staff and residents of this facility. As far as food goes - stick to basics rather than trying to serve exotics, ensure that food is ...
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Pacifica Senior Living Vista

4.8
I recently visited my Grandmother and it was so sweet! How they hosted events for the residents was so heartwarming. The staff was so nice and welcoming, I really enjoyed how respectful and involved they are in my grandmothers care.

Bayshire Carlsbad

5.0
they are very interactive with the residence, responsive, and also very friendly and kind The rooms sizes feel a little small, My dad is happy with the food and it looks good. I would recommend this facility to others.

Pala independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Pala independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Pala, 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 Pala 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 Pala partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Pala, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
26.3%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.1%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
31.6%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.8%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.3%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Pala 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 Pala communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Pala, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
42.1%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.1%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
42.1%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
26.3%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Pala 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 Pala offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Pala, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
42.1%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.6%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.6%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.1%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.1%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.1%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.1%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.1%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.1%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.1%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
42.1%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
36.8%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
31.6%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.1%
40%
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Silvergate Retirement Residence - Fallbrook, Cypress Court and Wildomar Senior Assisted Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Pala, California. See full list of communities.

There are 17 independent living facilities near Pala, California. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Pala, California are Silvergate Retirement Residence - Fallbrook, Cypress Court and Wildomar Senior Assisted Living. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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