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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Boulder Bay, CA

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Golden Oaks was a good choice for my mother. Her apartment is spacious and the facility, overall, is kept very clean. The staff treat my mother as if she's their own. I appreciate knowing she is well...
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.
Golden Oaks provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment.Nestled on stunning landscaped grounds in the foothills of the San Bernardino Mountains, you'll love the elegant quality of our facilities while enjoying the convenience of our nearby community. We're just minutes...
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The team at Brightwater are professional, caring, and dedicated. They have taken such good care of my mom and have been a big part of her recovery from a stroke. The staff all are loving and we are so...
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.
Brightwater Senior Living of Highland Brightwater Senior Living of Highland is a luxurious and lovely assisted living community located in Highland, San Bernardino County, California. Our extensive campus and beautiful courtyard of Brightwater Senior Living of Highland are further enhanced thanks...
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I, with my two sisters had engaged in finding a home after becoming disabled to care for myself due to my Multyple Meyloma diagnosis. I love my independence and did not want to impose on my very loving...
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.
Wildwood Canyon Villa is the valley's premier Assisted Living and Memory Care Community. Offering a panoramic view of the San Bernardino Mountains, the Wildwood Canyon Villa vision is to provide distinctive living for older adults who value independence, yet also welcome the individualized...
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My loved one is a resident at The Village at Redlands. The staff is limited, but they are very friendly. This is an independent center, so there is no in room housekeeping. The facilities are well taken care...
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.
The Village at Redlands offers more than just a retirement community. We have a complete selection of cottage homes, apartment homes, and services & activities that focus on maintaining your independence. At the same time, we listen carefully to your personal needs, preferences and requests,...
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They take really good care of the people from what I am able to see. Also the prices are a lot more reasonable in comparison to what you are receiving unlike the other places. They have activities like bingo...
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.
Hamilton Home is a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly, commonly known as an RCFE. Sometimes called Board and Care Homes or Senior Assisted Living Facilities, we provide 24-hour care and assistance with activities of daily living to our residents. Our qualified staff are trained to provide...
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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.
Mountain Meadows in Big Bear Lake offers a fresh concept in affordable housing for seniors 62 and over. Our floor plan and community features are designed with comfort, convenience, and independence in mind. Mountain Meadows features contemporary one bedroom apartment homes. Lush Landscaping,...
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Very clean facility can tell the staff maintains and manages the building well. Very friendly staff as I've seen great care given to the residents. Overall a very pleasent experience!
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.
We are a brand new facility in the cute little town of Mentone nestled at the foothills of the San Gorgonio mountains with a gorgeous view of Big Bear, along with a view of the hills that separate us from Yucaipa. We are a 10 min drive from Yucaipa, Redlands and Highland. The care staff have...
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We thought we were going to have to move as care needs increased. However the management changed and decided she can stay where she is, which we are very happy about, because we like them. It's clean and the...
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.
Braswell's Mediterranean Gardens was opened in 1975 fulfilling a dream of James Braswell, to provide a new style of living for the seniors of Yucaipa. The 24 hour staff provides loving care for all residents in a landscaped, residential neighborhood. When needed, assistance with daily living is...
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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.
A home away from home for loved ones, at Braswell's Leisure Manor the serene fenced courtyard with lovely trees and flowers can be seen from the dining room as well as from individual rooms. Private and semiprivate rooms are available. An emergency call system and assistance with personal care...
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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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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The help and staff overall have been very nice and outstanding. The facility is very is very clean and tidy. Everyone is great, would highly recommend to anyone in my friends or family that is looking for...
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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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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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.
A new life of elegance, independence and reliability is waiting for you at Jeffrey Court Apartment Homes. Here, in this exclusive neighborhood for discerning individuals, you'll find comfort, convenience and amenities to assure a perfectly satisfying way of life. Jeffrey Court apartment homes...
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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.
A new life of elegance, independence and reliability is waiting for you at Jeffrey Court Apartment Homes. Here, in this exclusive neighborhood for discerning individuals, you'll find comfort, convenience and amenities to assure a perfectly satisfying way of life. Jeffrey Court apartment homes...
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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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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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There’s good parking. There’s not a lot of off site activities at the moment and not much going on on the weekend! They are a work in progress. The food is good and the laundry service is working out fine....
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.
This beautiful facility was established in 1977 as a residential retirement hotel, geared toward meeting the various needs of the elderly. Emphasis is placed on assisted living for independent seniors with special needs. Braswell's Chateau Villa is large enough to provide for every need and small...
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My dad was there for rehab for a while. It's a really lovely campus. Probably, for people who are more independent, it's good place. In the rehab, which was the full nursing care, it was not great. If you...
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.

Cost of independent living in Boulder Bay, CA

The average cost of senior living in Boulder Bay is $3,315 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Homestead Valley, CA with an average of $2,570 per month.

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

Boulder Bay, CA
$3,315/mo
$2,930/mo

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

Boulder Bay, CA
$3,315/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

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

$4,252/mo
Independent Living
$3,315/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,650/mo
Studio
$5,352/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,395/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,821/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,500/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Boulder Bay over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Boulder Bay

Recent reviews for independent living in Boulder Bay

Brightwater Senior Living of Highland

4.5
The community is a good place and I think you should consider Bright water as an option. I would definitely recommend this community to others

The Lakes at Banning

4.5
My loved one likes the community. They even have activities for the residents during the pandemic.

Westfield Villa Gardens in Banning, CA

5.0
They are the best. They take excellent care of my loved one and compared to previous experiences they are great. I have already told people about this community and I say that it is great. I don't have to worry about my loved one I know that he is in good hands and well taken care of.

Boulder Bay independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Boulder Bay independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Boulder Bay, 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 Boulder Bay 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 Boulder Bay 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
5.3%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.6%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
31.6%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
26.3%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.8%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Boulder Bay 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 Boulder Bay communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
15.8%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
15.8%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
26.3%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.5%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Boulder Bay 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 Boulder Bay offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
26.3%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.1%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.1%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.1%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.1%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
47.4%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.6%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.6%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
26.3%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
31.6%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
31.6%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
21.1%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.3%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
31.6%
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Villas At San Bernardino, Sterling Inn and Holiday Golden Oaks are the top-rated independent living facilities near Boulder Bay, California. See full list of communities.

There are 19 independent living facilities near Boulder Bay, California. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Boulder Bay, California are Holiday Golden Oaks and Whispering Winds of Apple Valley Assisted Living and Memory Care. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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