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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Signal Hill, CA

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 60 independent living facilities in Signal Hill, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

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I think they do a great job overall at Knott Avenue Care Center. I really appreciated how much they were able to work with me when I came to finances. They really focus on the customer service and care here....
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.
Knott Avenue Care Center is a top rated senior care nursing facility located in beautiful Buena Park, California. We pride ourselves in offering the very best in around the clock sub acute, post acute, and medically complex care. Our expert staff has the training, knowledge, and friendliness...
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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.
Belcourt has been providing independent for seniors since1988. We Have 267 units of those we have our standard one bedroom, large/extra large living room one bedroom , and two bedrooms. The staff is very caring and attentive and we have lots of fun activities like bingo, karaoke, potluck/catered...
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I'm comfortable with the care she is receiving here. They have enough staff and are providing quality care. They offer activities but she is not participating. We chose this community because my mother liked...
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
Southland Home is a state-of-the-art assisted living community situated in Norwalk, CA. Our luxurious community offers water features, landscaping, sprawling greenery, and a gazebo. Paved walkways and outdoor seating areas encourage residents to enjoy a breath of fresh air while relaxing and...
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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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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, 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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Cost of independent living in Signal Hill, CA

The average cost of senior living in Signal Hill is $4,374 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Seal Beach, CA with an average of $4,138 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Signal Hill, CA vs. nearby cities

Signal Hill, CA
$4,374/mo
$4,354/mo

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

Signal Hill, CA
$4,374/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Signal Hill vs. other types of senior living

$4,989/mo
Independent Living
$4,374/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Signal Hill, CA by room type

Semi-Private
$4,014/mo
Studio
$4,941/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,215/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,637/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 Signal Hill

Recent reviews for independent living in Signal Hill

Leisure Vale Assisted Living in Glendale, CA

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

Westminster Terrace Senior Living

5.0
It's been a much better experience than I thought. Mom has been happy with the food, activities, and staff. Yes, I'd absolutely recommend to others.

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.

Signal Hill independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Signal Hill independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Signal Hill, 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 Signal Hill 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 Signal Hill 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%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.9%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
26.8%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32.1%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.1%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Signal Hill 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 Signal Hill communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Signal Hill, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
21.4%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
21.4%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.7%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Signal Hill 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 Signal Hill offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Signal Hill, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
37.5%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.1%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.3%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.6%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.9%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
48.2%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26.8%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.1%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23.2%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30.4%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
28.6%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
14.3%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10.7%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Sunrise of Beverly Hills, Rowntree Gardens and Studio Royale by Cogir are the top-rated independent living facilities near Signal Hill, California. See full list of communities.

There are 60 independent living facilities near Signal Hill, California. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Signal Hill, California are Sunrise of Beverly Hills, Rowntree Gardens and Studio Royale by Cogir. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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