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7 Best Independent Living Communities in North Star, CA
If you’re looking for independent living in the North Star area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in North Star. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 7 independent living facilities in North Star, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Nevada City, Quincy and Bangor.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Nevada City, Quincy and Bangor.
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9.5
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18 reviews
They were wonderful help with Mom's passing. Very caring. Mom didn't want to go but fell in love with Brunswick village within a couple weeks. Loved that even needing memory care she was able to have her own...
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.
A Unique Community & Setting... Brunswick Village is a senior living community in Grass Valley offering Independent and Assisted Living options-as well as a dedicated 'neighborhood' for persons with Alzheimer's. Our community is nestled in the foothills of the Sierras where beautiful...
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9.5
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67 reviews
Extremely friendly and helpful from the first phone call to our many visits before signing contract. [name removed] and [name removed] really helped in assisting us through the entire move in process. ...
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.
Pacifica Senior Living Country Crest is a smaller scale community, located in a peaceful, country setting amongst the oak trees in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. We offer assisted living services and are proud to announce the opening of our memory care community!Pacifica strives to...
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9 reviews
We picked Cascades because of price and we really liked Haley, she and the staff understand the difficulties of caring for the elderly with dementia . My Dad really likes it there, it's clean and food is...
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.
Cascades of Grass ValleyCascades of Grass Valley is an assisted living community located in Grass Valley, Nevada County, California that provides seniors with a safe and comfortable place to call home. This community offers a caring home for those who are in need of memory care services. Grass...
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I feel my loved one is in a safe environment. The community offers a home like feeling to the residents. I would like for the staff to knock on the door before entering the resident's rooms.
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.
Eskaton Village Grass Valley sits among the striking beauty of the Sierra Nevada foothills on an attractive 42-acre campus, complete with independent living with services, assisted living, memory care and short-term stays. Near the Sierra College campus and Litton Trail, and close to a golf...
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.
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.
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Cost of independent living in North Star, CA
The average cost of senior living in North Star is $4,571 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Loyalton, CA with an average of $3,079 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in North Star, CA vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in North Star
Recent reviews for independent living in North Star
Brunswick Village Assisted Living in Grass Valley, CA
5.0
My loved one passed away.
I loved Brunswick Village. All the staff is awesome. I'd highly recommend them. That's where I would want to go too.
Pacifica Senior Living Country Crest in Oroville, CA
5.0
Living at Pacifica Senior Living has been very satisfying for me. I enjoy all of the residents that live here and the staff. All of the staff are very kind and attentive. They really are sincere when speaking with me and you can tell they really care about their residents. They take excellent ...
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Eskaton Village Grass Valley
5.0
I would recommend this community to others for their loved ones.
Eskaton is very caring, has strong communication with the families, and is very professional.
My loved one is very happy and has a very spacious room.
North Star independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in North Star independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in North Star, 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 North Star 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 North Star partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
North Star, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
66.7%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
66.7%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
83.3%
32.8%
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Availability of select dining options in North Star 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 North Star communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
North Star, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
50%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
33.3%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in North Star 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 North Star offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
North Star, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
66.7%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.7%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
83.3%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
16.7%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.7%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
66.7%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
50%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
66.7%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Brunswick Village Assisted Living, Pacifica Senior Living Country Crest and Cascades of Grass Valley are the top-rated independent living facilities near North Star, California. See full list of communities.
There are 7 independent living facilities near North Star, California. See the full list.
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