The 16 Best Independent Living Communities in National City, CA for 2018

There are 16 Independent Living Communities in the National City area, with 2 in National City and 14 nearby.

The average cost of independent living in National City is $3,360 per month. This is higher than the national median of $2,475. Cheaper nearby regions include Chula Vista with an average starting cost of $2,427.

To help you with your search, browse the 81 reviews below for independent living communities in National City. On average, consumers rate independent living in National City 4.3 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include San Diego with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

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2 Independent Living Communities in National City, CA

Caring Star 2016

Paradise Village

Provides: Independent Living

2700 East 4th Street, National City, CA 91950

"I went to Paradise Village. It was absolutely gorgeous and lovely, but it was not what I needed. I thought it was great for people who were mobile and looking for a place to retire but not for any..." More

Southern Highlands

Provides: Independent Living

2525 Highland Avenue, National City, CA 91950

"I’m in a senior apartment complex at Southern Highlands. It is in a nice location for me because I’m familiar with this area. The staff, so far, has been excellent. In my first month here, I took a..." More

14 Independent Living Communities near National City, CA

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Fredericka Manor

Provides: Independent Living

183 Third Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91910

"I really liked Fredericka Manor, and we are looking forward to living there. The rooms were lovely and had enough space for all our stuff, so we were very pleased with it. Everybody was really..." More

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St. Paul's Manor

Provides: Independent Living

2635 Second Avenue, San Diego, CA 92103

"We visited St Paul's Manor. I liked it a lot, and that's what we chose for mom. They have a nice variety of apartments from small studios to a large one-bedroom. They had the most fabulous views...." More

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Coronado Retirement Village

Provides: Independent Living

299 Prospect Place, Coronado, CA 92118

"Coronado Retirement Village is a combined independent living and memory care, so they have a separate area for patients with Alzheimer's. My dad is in the section where he has his own room. He's..." More

St. Paul's Plaza

Provides: Independent Living

1420 East Palomar Street, Chula Vista, CA 91913

"St. Paul's Plaza is fairly new and very nice. They had two dining rooms that offered two meals a day, and washer and dryer in the apartment. They had a bar, weight rooms, swimming pool, and you..." More

Pacific Pointe Retirement

Provides: Independent Living

171 Fourth Ave, Chula Vista, CA 91910

"I liked Pacific Pointe a lot. It's definitely a place I would consider for my mom. It looked like a pretty good option. It was not a licensed place, but it had everything you would want. Meals were..." More

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Atria Collwood

Provides: Independent Living

5308 Monroe Avenue, San Diego, CA 92115

"I really liked this place for my grandma. The reason why I liked it is because she was happy and made a lot of friends there. The facility kept my grandma engaged- from their library to their..." More

Merrill Gardens at Bankers Hill

Provides: Independent Living

2567 Second Avenue, San Diego, CA 92103

"Merrill Gardens at Bankers Hill was great. My mother liked it, but she is not ready to move in. I liked the facility, the location, and the way things were set up. I liked their activities and the..." More

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Monte Vista Village

Provides: Independent Living

2211 Massachusetts Avenue, Lemon Grove, CA 91945

"I recently had a first-hand experience with Monte Vista Village with my 90 year-old Uncle that couldn't have been more positive. From my first phone call inquiry to Tracy W., all of the Staff has..." More

Helix Vista Senior Apartments

Provides: Independent Living

1302 Helix Street,, Spring Valley, CA 91977

"Everything is excellent at Helix Vista and I like this place. I feel safe here. I would recommend it to others because it's affordable and it's safe. " More

Villa Pacifica Apartments

Provides: Independent Living

3630 6th Avenue,, San Diego, CA 92103

"My wife and I have been in Villa Pacifica for six years now. It costs $1,200 plus utility, so it is almost $1,300 a month. It is a very nice place. They take good care of it. Every floor has..." More

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Grossmont Gardens

Provides: Independent Living

5480 Marengo Avenue, La Mesa, CA 91942

"We found Grossmont Gardens and we're happy with it. My father is still in the process of moving in. It has a full spectrum of care and the staff is extremely pleasant. The room he will be moving..." More

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Waterford Terrace Retirement Community

Provides: Independent Living

5580 Aztec Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942

"I went to Waterford Terrace, I thought it was very nice, but it does not take my long-term care insurance. It has a very nice location, and every unit has a patio, so everybody has a room with a..." More

The Montera

Provides: Independent Living

5740 Lake Murray Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942

"I visited The Montera. I go there on Wednesdays to meet the ladies and get to know them. They take my long-term insurance, they have weekly excursions, they have a knitting group, a heated pool,..." More

The Orchard

Provides: Independent Living

4040 Hancock Street, San Diego, CA 92110

"I’m living in The Orchard now. I’ve been here since the 1st of August. I am impressed with all the activities that they have, and the fact that I could go to grocery stores if I need to. They have..." More

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Review of Southern Highlands

Unfortunately this place is heavily infested with roaches, My first night there was terrifying as roaches seemed to have no fear as they were coming from everywhere, I had my unit treated MULTIPLE ... Read more

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Review of Paradise Village

I went to Paradise Village. It was absolutely gorgeous and lovely, but it was not what I needed. I thought it was great for people who were mobile and looking for a place to retire but not for any ... Read more

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Review of Paradise Village

My father lives in Paradise Village, and I'm there all the time. It was not expensive. The food was very good, and it was restaurant type and a little bit of the gourmet side. They have cleaning se... Read more

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