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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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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.
Morgan Hill Villa is a licensed residential care facility for the elderly providing harmonious living and care right in the heart of Morgan Hill. Here you'll enjoy all the benefits of a warm home atmosphere. You will have confidence knowing that your needs will be met - now and in the future. We...
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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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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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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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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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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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It seemed fine. My uncle went in here for rehab, got better and got out of there so that's great. Everything was good. They were nice and good at communicating.
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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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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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This place was highly recommended by my accountant, who has many clients in TLG, so she knows they don't do funky financial stuff (unlike Forum). My mother stayed here from age 89-93, 2017-2021, in The...
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.
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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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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.

Cost of independent living in Spence, CA

The average cost of senior living in Spence is $4,767 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Santa Nella, CA with an average of $3,724 per month.

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

Spence, CA
$4,767/mo
$4,993/mo
$4,339/mo

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

Spence, CA
$4,767/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

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

$5,290/mo
Independent Living
$4,767/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,023/mo
Studio
$5,749/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,392/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,481/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,770/mo

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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 Spence

Recent reviews for independent living in Spence

Ivy Park at Monterey

5.0
The is was a very good community for tracks my husband I brought there while we moved in from Boston to California, and I needed to have him be in a safe place, and that certainly was the case. So now it's important for him to be able to be back home again.

Merrill Gardens at Gilroy

4.8
This is a good community to live. My loved one was able to make friends quickly here, and they feel safe. The staff communication with the family has been good and they have been responsive to our questions about our loved one. There are three meals a day served and there are choices for the ...
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Sunshine Villa, A Merrill Gardens Community in Santa Cruz, CA

4.6
The facility is circular and beautifully Victorian surrounding a sunny lush garden courtyard. Setting is on a hill three blocks from the ocean. There is always a friendly receptionist close to the entrance to greet you and who always answers the phone when you call. Everyone one on the staff ...
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Spence independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Spence independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Spence, 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 Spence 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 Spence 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
10.9%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
21.9%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
34.4%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.4%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Spence 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 Spence communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Spence, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
21.9%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
17.2%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.1%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Spence 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 Spence offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Spence, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
31.3%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.6%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.5%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.5%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
31.3%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
35.9%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
21.9%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.9%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
29.7%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
14.1%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.8%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
29.7%
40%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Ivy Park at San Jose, The Cottages of Carmel and Westmont of Morgan Hill are the top-rated independent living facilities near Spence, California. See full list of communities.

There are 78 independent living facilities near Spence, California. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Spence, California are Atria Evergreen Valley. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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