18 Independent Living Communities near Carlsbad, CA
There are 18 Independent Living Communities in the Carlsbad area, with 4 in Carlsbad and 14 nearby.
The average cost of independent living in Carlsbad is $4,590 per month. This is higher than the national median of $2,660. Cheaper nearby regions include Oceanside with an average starting cost of $3,300.
To help you with your search, browse the 83 reviews below for independent living communities in Carlsbad. On average, consumers rate independent living in Carlsbad 4.3 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Vista with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
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Top 10 Independent Living Communities in Carlsbad, CA
Laguna Estates Senior Living
Provides: Independent Living
1088 Laguna Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008
"I liked it because it was close to the ocean and their dining room on the third floor had an ocean view. I liked it a lot. They have a pool outside, and they were having a birthday party. I have a..." More
"I liked it because it was close to the ocean and their dining room on the third floor had an ocean view. I liked it a lot. They have a pool outside, and they were having a birthday party. I have a..." More
Santianna
Provides: Independent Living
2560 Faraday Ave, Carlsbad, CA 92010
"I will be moving into Santianna. I had a lovely tour. The guide was great. It's brand new. We had a nice lunch, and the food was very tasty. It's in the middle of the day, so there weren't too many..." More
"I will be moving into Santianna. I had a lovely tour. The guide was great. It's brand new. We had a nice lunch, and the food was very tasty. It's in the middle of the day, so there weren't too many..." More
Carlsbad By the Sea
Provides: Independent Living
2855 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad, CA 92008
"My wife and I lived in Carlsbad By the Sea. It was pretty good up until the time we left. We're independent living. The in-house doctor there with the nurse decided that my wife had dementia, and..." More
"My wife and I lived in Carlsbad By the Sea. It was pretty good up until the time we left. We're independent living. The in-house doctor there with the nurse decided that my wife had dementia, and..." More
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Silvergate San Marcos
Provides: Independent Living
1550 Security Place, San Marcos, CA 92078
"I just recently went on an outing to a winery with their residents and staff and it was a lovely afternoon. Well organized and their community is very clean and tastefully decorated. Staff is..." More
"I just recently went on an outing to a winery with their residents and staff and it was a lovely afternoon. Well organized and their community is very clean and tastefully decorated. Staff is..." More
Pacifica Senior Living Encinitas
Provides: Independent Living
504 South El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA 92024
"We were very impressed, and we enjoyed it, made some good friends, and I was sorry that I had to leave them, but at our advanced age, we've decided we would be better off living next to our..." More
"We were very impressed, and we enjoyed it, made some good friends, and I was sorry that I had to leave them, but at our advanced age, we've decided we would be better off living next to our..." More
Ocean Hills Senior Living
Provides: Independent Living
4500 Cannon Rd., Oceanside, CA 92056
"My mother has moved into Ocean Hills Senior Living. It has spacious accommodations with very high ceilings. It gives a very uplifting feeling. I liked the fact that it doesn't feel like a medical..." More
"My mother has moved into Ocean Hills Senior Living. It has spacious accommodations with very high ceilings. It gives a very uplifting feeling. I liked the fact that it doesn't feel like a medical..." More
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Meridian at Lake San Marcos
Provides: Independent Living
1177 San Marino Drive, San Marcos, CA 92078
"I like Meridian at Lake San Marcos. I actually had a deposit down there, but they didn't have what I wanted available. It was very nice. They had lovely grounds. It's an older complex, but it..." More
"I like Meridian at Lake San Marcos. I actually had a deposit down there, but they didn't have what I wanted available. It was very nice. They had lovely grounds. It's an older complex, but it..." More
Fairwinds - Ivey Ranch
Provides: Independent Living
4490 Mesa Drive, Oceanside, CA 92056
"Ive had friends that lived at Fairwinds. They liked it a lot, and they remodeled the place recently. Its really pretty. I dont think they have the continuation of care. I went there for a..." More
"Ive had friends that lived at Fairwinds. They liked it a lot, and they remodeled the place recently. Its really pretty. I dont think they have the continuation of care. I went there for a..." More
Merrill Gardens at Oceanside
Provides: Independent Living
3500 Lake Boulevard, Oceanside, CA 92056
"We went to Merrill Gardens. The staff was very nice. They were patient. The tenants seemed to really love the people that were taking care of things, and they seemed to be happy. The location was..." More
"We went to Merrill Gardens. The staff was very nice. They were patient. The tenants seemed to really love the people that were taking care of things, and they seemed to be happy. The location was..." More
Grandon Village
Provides: Independent Living
1607 Grandon Avenue,, San Marcos, CA 92078
"55+ housing, three buildings, three stories high, indoor and outdoor parking available, storage room available, laundry room on each floor, elevator in each building, balcony with each apartment......" More
"55+ housing, three buildings, three stories high, indoor and outdoor parking available, storage room available, laundry room on each floor, elevator in each building, balcony with each apartment......" More
Chateau Lake San Marcos
Provides: Independent Living
1502 Circa Del Lago, San Marcos, CA 92078
"At The Chateau we are not residents, we are homeowners in an HOA that is a five star resort. You purchase your own condo, if you decide to sell it, the appreciation is, of course, yours. The..." More
"At The Chateau we are not residents, we are homeowners in an HOA that is a five star resort. You purchase your own condo, if you decide to sell it, the appreciation is, of course, yours. The..." More
Peacock Hills
Provides: Independent Living
1525 Peacock Boulevard, Oceanside, CA 92056
"I like Peacock Hills because I am independent although I am in a wheelchair. There are times I fall, but they have a lift machine and foyer lifts.
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"I like Peacock Hills because I am independent although I am in a wheelchair. There are times I fall, but they have a lift machine and foyer lifts.
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Ocean Breeze Senior Village
Provides: Independent Living
960 Vine St, Oceanside, CA 92054
"My mother has moved into Ocean Breeze Senior Village. It's a 62+ independent senior apartment. So far, it's been great and they've been really helpful. It's very quiet and it's centrally located...." More
"My mother has moved into Ocean Breeze Senior Village. It's a 62+ independent senior apartment. So far, it's been great and they've been really helpful. It's very quiet and it's centrally located...." More
Oceana
Provides: Independent Living
550 Vista Bella, Oceanside, CA 92057
"I have lived in Oceana Original for 2 years. Don’t confuse Original with the other Oceanas. They are all independent of each other. I chose Oceana Original because it is pet-friendly, well-situated..." More
"I have lived in Oceana Original for 2 years. Don’t confuse Original with the other Oceanas. They are all independent of each other. I chose Oceana Original because it is pet-friendly, well-situated..." More
Seacrest Village at Encinitas Leichta...
Provides: Independent Living
211 Saxony Road, Encinitas, CA 92024
"Seacrest Village at Encinitas was very clean, very attractive, very warm, very hospitable, light and airy, and the grounds were lovely. As soon as you walk in, you know that that's where you want..." More
"Seacrest Village at Encinitas was very clean, very attractive, very warm, very hospitable, light and airy, and the grounds were lovely. As soon as you walk in, you know that that's where you want..." More
Ocean Hills Country Club
Provides: Independent Living
4600 Leisure Village Drive , Oceanside, CA 92056
"I visited Ocean Hills Country Club. Its not a CCRC, but an independent living. They have independent houses. Theyre fine, and they offered much less than the other facilities. Theres no..." More
"I visited Ocean Hills Country Club. Its not a CCRC, but an independent living. They have independent houses. Theyre fine, and they offered much less than the other facilities. Theres no..." More
Vintage Pointe Senior Apartments Phas...
Provides: Independent Living
1923 Bush St, Oceanside, CA 92058
"I went to Vintage Pointe Senior Apartments Phase II. They've got two years of a waiting list. I thought it was quite nice. The bottom floors are the ones that go first. Last year, in November, we..." More
"I went to Vintage Pointe Senior Apartments Phase II. They've got two years of a waiting list. I thought it was quite nice. The bottom floors are the ones that go first. Last year, in November, we..." More
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Recent Reviews of Independent Living in Carlsbad
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Review of Santianna
I will be moving into Santianna. I had a lovely tour. The guide was great. It's brand new. We had a nice lunch, and the food was very tasty. It's in the middle of the day, so there weren't too many... Read more
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Review of Carlsbad By the Sea
My wife and I lived in Carlsbad By the Sea. It was pretty good up until the time we left. We're independent living. The in-house doctor there with the nurse decided that my wife had dementia, and t... Read more
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Review of Laguna Estates Senior Living
It was a nice place, but it was on a cul-de-sac. It was very close to the freeway also, and there was no covered parking. The staff was nice, but they didn't seem to be very excited about anything.... Read more
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