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I have found Carmel to be a very comfortable, friendly and helpful facility. It is very clean, the staff and management treat residents with respect and show a sincere interest in each resident. The food is...
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.
Since 1978, we have offered a great alternative for seniors who may need additional assistance with their daily routines, medication management, bathing and dressing or personal hygiene, yet do not require the intensive services of a skilled nursing facility. With the assistance of...
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I have just finished helping my mother, who is 92, move into Beverly Carmel South. You know the building is attractive and well-maintained ahead of time. You hope, first, that the staff will be caring,...
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.
Since 1978, we have offered a great alternative for seniors who may need additional assistance with their daily routines, medication management, bathing and dressing or personal hygiene, yet do not require the intensive services of a skilled nursing facility. With the assistance of our...
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: 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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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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The Wilshire Vista Manor is a great place. It is conveniently located and well managed. The staff is friendly, caring and professional. My loved one sleeps most of the time, so, I don't know exactly about...
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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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.
Victor Royale Adult living is an assisted living community in the lovely town of Glendale, CA. This beautiful community is situated within Los Angeles county, within easy driving distance of both the ocean and the mountains. Glendale is a great place to live with average temperatures in the 70s...
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
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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They really are a great facility! They work so incredibly hard to accomodate needs, and fix any issues. They communicate really well, too. I visit twice a week, and have no complaints about their care or...
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.
Sunny Hills welcomes you at the front door with familiar sights, sounds and aromas of home. There are freshly baked cookies at the Bistro, lively conversations in the parlor, laughter in the library and a helping hand when you need it.
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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Heritage Park is a senior housing community located in stunning Glendale, Los Angeles County, California. You'll love the convenience of living in the city centre of this sun soaked California community. No need to drive in this 'walker's paradise.' With a walk score of 95, shopping, services,...
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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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.
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.
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.
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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It is an older place, but very nice. They keep it up well. They are currently remodeling the exterior of the building. They keep me informed of how things are going. Their communication has been very...
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.
Courtyard Plaza Courtyard Plaza is an assisted living community for residents who are looking to make Van Nuys, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California their home. This community provides the memory care that seniors need in an area that is beautiful and special. Van Nuys offers much to its...
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
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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
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.
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.
LIVE life at Sunset Hall!!We are a nonprofit retirement center, founded in 1923. Assisted and Independent residents are welcome.Rates depend on the room size and location. Basic rates include assistance with medications, weekly laundry service, basic housekeeping, 3 meals per day, Sunset Hall...
Cost of independent living in Universal City, CA
The average cost of senior living in Universal City is $4,517 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include San Pasqual, CA with an average of $4,052 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Universal City, CA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Universal City, CA vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Universal City vs. other types of senior living
Independent Living
Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Universal City, CA by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Universal City
Recent reviews for independent living in Universal City
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.
Universal City independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Universal City independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Universal City, 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 Universal City 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 Universal City partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Universal City, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.8%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.6%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
27.5%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31.7%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.6%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Universal City 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 Universal City communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Universal City, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
24.6%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.5%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
28.9%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Universal City 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 Universal City offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Universal City, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
29.6%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.8%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.5%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.9%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.8%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
36.6%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.9%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
19.7%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
24.6%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
31.7%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
33.1%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
20.4%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.9%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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40%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Sunrise at Sterling Canyon, Sunrise of Beverly Hills and Studio Royale by Cogir are the top-rated independent living facilities near Universal City, California. See full list of communities.
There are 160 independent living facilities near Universal City, California. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Universal City, 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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