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The cost of independent living in Llanada is about $3,975 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 13 options. Read 136 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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Photo of Madonna Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care
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33 Floor plans available
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The staff, every single one of them, are caring, dedicated, mindful, wonderful individuals. They all know each community member. The facility is kept extremely clean and safe. The food is great. I missed...
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.
At Madonna Gardens, we give our residents the freedom to live the life they want with the peace of mind that comes with knowing helping hands are never far away. An inspired blend of modern convenience and care makes Madonna Gardens a place where the entire community can easily interact, enjoy...
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Photo of Vista Harden Ranch
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9.2
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36 reviews
9.2
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All 5 except care and food. For our family personally, reduction in care staff has meant longer wait time. So 3. With food, Vista is currently in transition and what is on menu isn't always what is served....
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.
At our community, you can do more of what you love.If you’re living a mostly independent lifestyle, but you could use an extra hand with some of your day-to-day activities, our retirement community with both assisted living and memory care could be right for you. Here it’s all about choices—your...
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Photo of Merrill Gardens at Gilroy
2424 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.2
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44 reviews
9.2
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44 reviews
5 star
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18%
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9%
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7%
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My grandmother moved into Merrill Gardens in Gilroy last year. The community has been newly remodeled and it’s absolutely beautiful. The staff is also wonderful and she has made lots of great new friends....
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.
Merrill Gardens at Gilroy is a gated senior community set on a tranquil five-acre tract near downtown Gilroy. Enjoy a plethora of relaxing activities and attractions — art and food festivals, boating, hiking areas, golf and shopping. The team provides a high level of services in addition to...
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Photo of Ivy Park at Salinas
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44 Floor plans available
8.7
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22 reviews
8.7
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My first year, the fees were raised 27%. That was totally level of care, cost per point (their cost system) and rent for room. It was quite a lot to accept all at once and will shorten the time until my...
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.
Ivy Park at Salinas is a senior living community with a comfortable coastal vibe and convenient access to Interstate 68. The property is minutes from the ocean; close to numerous farmers’ markets and popular restaurants; and a half-hour from the beauty and charm of Monterey. The property itself...
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Photo of Whispering Pines Inn, LLC
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My father moved to Whispering Pines Inn since 2011 and he has baseline mild dementia but loves to walk around/wanders. He could no longer be alone in his home so we searched several care homes in the Bay...
Provides: Assisted 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.
Thank you for your interest in Whispering Pines Inn, the most exclusive and innovative 36-bed Assisted Living Facility in San Benito County. We are proud to provide seniors with an active, quality and enriched lifestyle.Whispering Pines Inn is fully secured, locked perimeter facility. Situated in...
Photo of Glen Loma Apartments
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Glen Loma Apartments do not have any activities for the seniors living here nor do they provide meals. There are not health care workers on site either. Overall the staff members working here are great. ...
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Now Leasing!Welcome to Glen LomaWelcome to Glen Loma Ranch offering a community for seniors. Seniors can enjoy exclusively senior buildings with one and two bedroom apartments! Conveniently located near a bus stop, park, schools and other services, our beautiful property has excellent amenities...
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The staff members have been super friendly and every time we visit the place is kept clean. We don't get to visit all that much but when we do get to speak with our loved one she says she is really happy...
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.
Autumn Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care is located in Clarkston, Michigan in a secluded, wooded area, just off Dixie Highway. We are known for developing a personal relationship with our residents and providing customized care and attention. Our goal is to enrich the lives of our residents....
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Provides: Assisted 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.
Photo of South County Retirement Home- State Home
Provides: Assisted 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.
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Cost of independent living in Llanada, CA

The average cost of senior living in Llanada is $3,975 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Newman, CA with an average of $2,531 per month.

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

Llanada, CA
$3,975/mo
$4,689/mo

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

Llanada, CA
$3,975/mo
U.S. national average
$4,092/mo

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

$4,525/mo
Independent Living
$3,975/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,359/mo
Studio
$4,704/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,348/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,067/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Llanada over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Llanada

Recent reviews for independent living in Llanada

Whispering Pines Inn, LLC in Hollister, CA

5.0
Whispering Pines Inn has devotedly served the San Benito County for over 26 years. The management & staffs are caring & very responsive to their elderly residents. Being a caregiver is not an easy task. You have to have the heary & compassion which I have seen with the employees as well ad ...
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Glen Loma Apartments in Gilroy, CA

3.6
I'm currently a resident at Glen Loma Apartments. This facility has parking issues! You only get one parking place for a two bedroom apartment! Which means that there is no guest parking! Additionally, it took two months for me to get assist handles put in the shower. Also, the kitchen is poorly ...
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Merrill Gardens at Gilroy

4.0
Mom really likes the social relationships she's making through activities. She loves the staff, but repeatedly comments how short staffed they are. She eats in the dining room, likes the flexibility, and looks forward to some items, but tends to be critical about the temperature of the hot food. ...
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Llanada independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Llanada independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Llanada, 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 Llanada 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 Llanada partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Llanada, CANational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44.4%
34.3%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
55.6%
33.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
33.3%
9.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Llanada 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 Llanada communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Llanada, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.2%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Llanada 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 Llanada offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Llanada, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
44.4%
44.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.2%
28.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.1%
32.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.6%
47.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.4%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.6%
54.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22.2%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
38%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
41.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
44.4%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
22.2%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.2%
39.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
46.4%
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Madonna Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care, Vista Harden Ranch and Merrill Gardens at Gilroy are the top-rated independent living facilities near Llanada, California. See full list of communities.

There are 13 independent living facilities near Llanada, California. See the full list.

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