61 Independent Living Communities in San Diego County, CA
The average cost of independent living in San Diego County is $3,216 per month. This is higher than the national median of $2,450.
To help you with your search, browse the 348 reviews below for independent living communities in San Diego County. On average, consumers rate independent living in San Diego County 4.2 out of 5 stars.
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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
Lantern Crest Senior Living
Provides: Independent Living
11010 Sunset Trail, Santee, CA 92071
"My grandmother lives at Lantern Crest and only ever has good things to say. She is always busy doing activities and speaks highly of the staff and residents who are always willing to spend time..." More
White Sands La Jolla
Provides: Independent Living
7450 Olivetas Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037
"I visited White Sands La Jolla. It is a newer building. It is on the beach. It is luxurious. The price is pretty luxurious too." More
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
Arcadia Place
Provides: Independent Living
1080 Arcadia Ave, Vista, CA 92084
"Arcadia Place was very friendly and warm. They served us a meal that was very tasty. The people seemed to be very with it. The accommodations were pleasant. My client liked the atmosphere, she..." More
The Springs of Escondido
Provides: Independent Living
1261 E Washington Ave, Escondido, CA 92027
"The Springs of Escondido was a lovely community. We went for lunch and the food was wonderful. It was very good. The room was very nice. It was a 1-bedroom, and had a separate bedroom. The staff..." More
Fairwinds - Ivey Ranch
Provides: Independent Living
4490 Mesa Drive, Oceanside, CA 92056
"Fairwinds has no buy-in cost, which is important to me. The rent is about the same as all the others. The courtyard and decor are beautiful, the grounds are perfect, the food is great, and the..." More
Pacifica Senior Living Vista
Provides: Independent Living
760 E. Bobier Drive, Vista, CA 92084
"We have friends who live at Rancho Vista, so we are there quite often. Absolutely we were treated very nicely. They treated us royally. We have no complaints; it’s just very nice. They invited us..." More
Westmont Town Court
Provides: Independent Living
500 E. Valley Parkway, Escondido, CA 92025
"This community is nothing short of outstanding. The staff is very professional and the community is clean as well as updated. My mother is very happy here and I am so happy with the care and..." More
Belmont Village Sabre Springs
Provides: Independent Living
13075 Evening Creek Drive South, San Diego, CA ...
"Belmont village was very nice, and they provided independent living all the way to memory care. The staff member answered all my questions, gave me a tour, and I thought they were very..." More
Redwood Terrace
Provides: Independent Living
710 13th Avenue, Escondido, CA 92025
"Redwood Town Court is a wonderful community. The staff is kind, courteous and provides great service. The community features many great amenities such as a pool, gym, salon, game rooms,..." More
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
Brookdale Carmel Valley
Provides: Independent Living
13101 Hartfield Avenue, San Diego, CA 92130
"I haved lived in Brookdale Carmel for three weeks, and I’m very pleased. It is centrally located between my two sons. The staff is fine, always going the extra mile, and it’s working out well for..." More
Silvergate San Marcos
Provides: Independent Living
1550 Security Place, San Marcos, CA 92078
"Silvergate San Marcos has really wonderful staff, and my visit was great. I like that the place is a little smaller and not too big. It's well-maintained and everyone was super friendly. The..." More
Oakmont of Escondido Hills
Provides: Independent Living
3012 Bear Valley Parkway South, Escondido, CA 9...
"I absolutely loved Oakmont of Escondido Hills. Everything was great. It was nice and clean. I like the fact that it is assisted living and independent living all in one. I love the marketing..." More
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
Las Villas De Carlsbad
Provides: Independent Living
1088 Laguna Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008
"Las Villas de Carlsbad was too small. Everybody was very nice, but it had a lot of old people, and I don't consider myself that old. The rooms were small, but the staff was very nice and friendly...." More
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
Belmont Village Cardiff by the Sea
Provides: Independent Living
3535 Manchester Avenue, Cardiff By The Sea, CA ...
"Belmont Village Cardiff by the Sea was very nice and very suitable for us. It would be fine. The activities were all good. Their pricing was about the same as other places, though they are a..." 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
Silvergate Fallbrook
Provides: Independent Living
420 Elbrook, Fallbrook, CA 92028
"For more than 20 years, Silvergate Retirement Residence has been providing premier independent living, assisted living, and memory care to North San Diego County. Located in the quaint village of..." More
Solstice Senior Living at El Cajon
Provides: Independent Living
444 Prescott Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
"I am living at The Springs of El Cajon, and I've been here for four and a half years. It's a good place, and it's good value. The food is fine." More
Waterford Terrace Retirement Community
Provides: Independent Living
5580 Aztec Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
"I looked at several places, and Waterford Terrace was my choice. I came here, and I have not been sorry. The people are nice, the staff is excellent, the food is superb, and the facilities are..." 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
The Meridian at Lake San Marcos
Provides: Independent Living
1177 San Marino Drive, San Marcos, CA 92078
"What an amazing community. It has live bands, car shows, celebrities, and gourmet food. Wow!" More
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
Atria Rancho Peñasquitos
Provides: Independent Living
12979 Rancho Peñasquitos Blvd, San Diego, CA 92129
"Set among the canyons and nature preserves of northern San Diego County, with a central location off Interstate 15, Atria Rancho Peñasquitos is a vibrant senior living community designed to help..." More
Wesley Palms
Provides: Independent Living
2404 Loring Street, San Diego, CA 92109
"My mom has lived at Wesley Palms for two years. She loves the place, and it is wonderful. She has a small cottage with a kitchen, bedroom, and living area as well as a little storage area. She..." 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
La Vida Real
Provides: Independent Living
11588 Via Rancho San Diego,, El Cajon, CA 92019
"I really liked La Vida Real. The setting of the community was beautiful and everyone seemed very congenial. The staff was very helpful. I liked the way it was laid out, the atmosphere, and the..." More
Atria Encinitas
Provides: Independent Living
504 South El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA 92024
"The decision for you and your family members who have concerns about your well being, your contentment with life and dealing with the trauma of your leaving home, is the toughest one for any..." More
Felicita Vida Senior Living
Provides: Independent Living
930 Monticello Drive, Escondido, CA 92029
"Felicita Vida is amazing. The whole place is really nice. We walked through the place, and the people seemed happy ad did not look depressed. There were a lot of people out. The staff who..." 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
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
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
Casa de Manana
Provides: Independent Living
849 Coast Boulevard, La Jolla, CA 92037
"I was very impressed with Casa de Manana. I saw a one-bedroom and a studio. It was my favorite out of all the places I visited. The people were friendly, and the rooms were interesting. The price..." More
Cypress Court
Provides: Independent Living
1255 North Broadway, Escondido, CA 92026
"I toured Cypress Court. It's top-notch, very friendly, very clean, with good food, and a very helpful staff. The residents are very friendly, they have a lot of activities, but it didn't go to any..." More
Atria La Jolla
Provides: Independent Living
4025 Pulitzer Pl, San Diego, CA 92122
"The Patrician was by the airport, and the airplanes fly over, which was fun to watch. They had an excellent, little place for you to barbeque. The rooms were excellent. Everything was great there...." More
The Remington Club
Provides: Independent Living
16925 Hierba Drive, San Diego, CA 92128
"I have lived in an apartment at Remington in the Independent Living area and have had two stays in the health center recovering from surgical procedures. The service and care delivered in both..." More
The Montera
Provides: Independent Living
5740 Lake Murray Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942
"The Montera is very modern and will provide anything. They go from independent living all the way to full Alzheimer's if Mom needs it, but right now she is in independent living. The food is..." More
Guardian Angel Villa
Provides: Independent Living
14598 Tyler Lane, Valley Center, CA 92082
"My mother has dementia with multiple physical challenges so she can be a handful but the staff interact with her patiently. Mom has been in three facilities but this has been the best by far. The..." More
Chateau La Jolla Inn
Provides: Independent Living
233 Prospect Street, La Jolla, CA 92037
"The Chateau is nice, it’s less expensive, but it doesn’t have as many activities. It’s a very nice choice for independent living, it’s right downtown La Jolla, and it's near the ocean.
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Chateau Lake San Marcos
Provides: Independent Living
1502 Circa Del Lago, San Marcos, CA 92078
"There is no upfront cost for Chateau when you move in. It’s a very lovely place. They have a pool, and the unit we saw overlooked the pool and the clubhouse.
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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
Heritage Park Escondido Apartments
Provides: Independent Living
2549 E Valley Pkwy, Escondido, CA 92027
"I had a tour in Heritage Park Escondido Senior Community. The staff had been very friendly and knowledgeable. I liked that the ground was very clean and was kept up very nicely. The rooms in that..." 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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Lexington Avenue Senior Apartments
Provides: Independent Living
250 E. Lexington Ave , El Cajon, CA 92019
"I had stayed at Lexington Senior (Lexington Avenue Senior Apartments) and I liked it there. The place was very clean. The staff was a bunch of great people, and I couldn't ask for better. We had..." More
Casa Escondida
Provides: Independent Living
715 N. Broadway,, Escondido, CA 92025
"I visited Casa Escondida about a couple of months ago. The staff was very friendly when I was toured around. They even showed me a couple of apartments so that I would have an idea of what a studio..." More
Persimmon Villas Senior Apartments
Provides: Independent Living
1141 Persimmon Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
"I've lived here many years and it's a nice place to live. Very near public transportation with a few stores and restaurants not far away. But watch out for the fast cars on this street." More
Seacrest Village at Encinitas
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
Pacific Regent La Jolla
Provides: Independent Living
3890 Nobel Drive, San Diego, CA 92122
"The Pacific Regent La Jolla was the most beautiful facility that I have ever visited in my caregiving career. They had an indoor fountain for the clients to enjoy, a piano room, and apartment rooms..." 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.
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Terrace Gardens
Provides: Independent Living
1045 Morning View Drive, Escondido, CA 92026
"We had lunch at Terrace Gardens, which was very good. The sales person was very helpful. It was good and the apartments were very nice. There was no pool, but there was a library and workout..." More
University City
Provides: Independent Living
6102 Gullstrand St, San Diego, CA 92122
"University City Village is wonderful. The room is very spacious enough for me. The place is very safe actually. It is way too expensive, but the people are very nice.
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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
Royal Oaks Senior Apartment
Provides: Independent Living
650 Woodward Street, San Marcos, CA 92069
"I liked the location of Royal Oaks, and I’ve been here for four years. It’s homey to a certain extent and comfortable. We have security, and they have enough activities for us. The people working..." 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
Seacrest Village at Rancho Bernardo
Provides: Independent Living
12730 Monte Vista Road, Poway, CA 92064
"Seacrest Village Retirement Communities, a development of the San Diego Hebrew Homes, is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) charitable organization serving the San Diego community since 1944. Two unique..." More
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Review of Oakmont of Escondido Hills
My visit at Oakmont of Escondido Hills was fine. The people were friendly and welcoming, they showed us around, and answered all my questions. The rooms are very nice, they're just at the higher en... Read more
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Review of Silvergate San Marcos
Silvergate San Marcos has really wonderful staff, and my visit was great. I like that the place is a little smaller and not too big. It's well-maintained and everyone was super friendly. The 1-bedr... Read more
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Grossmont Gardens is an old established community with really nice landscaping which my mom really likes. It's got nice spacious rooms for a pretty affordable price and a couple different dining ha... Read more
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