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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Fernbrook, CA

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Photo of Solstice Senior Living at El CajonCommunity card badge
99 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.9
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I am currently a resident at Solstice Senior Living at El Cajon and the overall experience has been great. However, please note, you must arrange for medical help from outside services. This is something...
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.
Solstice Senior Living at El Cajon is a warm, welcoming, vibrant, engaging independent Senior Living Community in the heart of the city. Enjoy adventure, entertainment and the beautiful outdoors. Family and friends find comfort with our on-site personal care professionals. We are close to...
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9.0
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The staff is really friendly and know most everyone by name. They get along well with the residents and each other. Some even sing going around the halls and into the rooms. Housekeeping is weekly and done...
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.
At Lantern Crest Senior Living, we offer a variety of community features. Residents can enjoy regular off-site adventures and excursions. Cats and dogs are allowed in private quarters. Our property is conveniently located near accessible public transportation. We offer free wi-fi and high speed...
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66 Floor plans available
8.7
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9 reviews
8.7
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Very friendly and helpful staff. The facility is very homey with a lot of enriching activities. The room sizes are nice and we really like the layout which makes it very comfortable for my mom.
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.
Sunrise of Sabre Springs is an assisted living and memory care community. Residents can live in Assisted Living without care and age in place, adding in care as needed. Every resident receives a customized care plan that addresses their individual needs by a designated care manager who get to...
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Caring, friendly staff. They listen to the residents and try new things to keep the experience fresh. It is in a pretty area of town, open, bright shared facilities. Apartments for each resident have nice...
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.
Pacifica Senior Living Poway is located in Poway, CA. Poway is a part of San Diego County, and this independent living community provides seniors with a great location to call home. Poway offers much to do and see, so that residents and their guests always have entertainment options. Those who...
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4 reviews
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The community is friendly. The apartment is spacious and bright. Daily exercise classes are offered to promote continued movement. The location is very convenient with banks, stores and eateries within...
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.
Nestled in the exclusive community of Rancho Bernardo, The Remington Club is a vibrant, independent, and assisted living community surrounded by serene gardens, breathtaking mountain views, and centrally located near shopping and restaurants. Our newly refreshed common spaces provide...
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Our loved one is happy here
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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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.
Photo of Legacy Hills at Poway
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Things are a little unsettled at the moment, this facility is now on its second director. At first i really liked how they had free laundry included, but now they have set up pay laundry. You used to only...
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.
Welcome to Legacy Hills at Poway, a community providing residents with a living experience that is designed to perfectly suit your lifestyle. Our Poway, CA community takes an innovative approach toward 55+ independent living that’s focused on a vibrant and fun social life while still providing...
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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.
Photo of Glen At Scripps Ranch Ccrc
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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Cost of independent living in Fernbrook, CA

The average cost of senior living in Fernbrook is $4,605 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lake Riverside, CA with an average of $2,940 per month.

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

Fernbrook, CA
$4,605/mo
$4,662/mo
$4,509/mo

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

Fernbrook, CA
$4,605/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

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

$5,832/mo
Independent Living
$4,605/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,200/mo
Studio
$5,209/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,246/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,887/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$7,095/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Fernbrook over time

Fernbrook, CACA stateNational

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What families are saying about independent living in Fernbrook

Recent reviews for independent living in Fernbrook

White Sands, a CCRC in La Jolla, CA

5.0
White Sands facility has everything from independent living to skilled nursing. They have a lot of activities to offer, it is in a really beautiful location. We could not be happier with our decision, we know our mother is safe there. The food is excellent with a wide range of choices. The rooms ...
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Novellus Clairemont in San Diego, CA

4.0
My loved one has recently made the move into this community and so far I have no complaints of how things had been going for him. He has had a few health problems but other than that the experience has been pleasant for him. The staff have done a great job at staying organized in his care plan ...
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Cypress Court in Escondido, CA

4.7
Love my apartment! Most residents are wonderful people, have made lots of nice friends. Food is great. I love that I'm surrounded with people that are fun and you can have conversations with them. I love that I no longer have to cook or clean. I still drive and am able to park my car in gated ...
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Fernbrook independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fernbrook independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fernbrook, 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 Fernbrook 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 Fernbrook partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Fernbrook, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
55.6%
17.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
55.6%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
55.6%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
44.4%
28.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Fernbrook 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 Fernbrook communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Fernbrook, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
44.4%
30.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
66.7%
36.9%
Room service
Room service
66.7%
31.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
33.3%
14.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fernbrook 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 Fernbrook offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Fernbrook, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
66.7%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
66.7%
36.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
66.7%
32%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
55.6%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.7%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
66.7%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
44.4%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
66.7%
40%
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Solstice Senior Living at El Cajon, Monte Vista Village and Cypress Court are the top-rated independent living facilities near Fernbrook, California. See full list of communities.

There are 10 independent living facilities near Fernbrook, California. See the full list.

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