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The Canterbury in Rancho Palos Verdes, California, offers nursing home, assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Independent living provides a private apartment with community services and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with bathing, dressing, medication, and other daily tasks. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision, and nursing home care includes licensed nursing on site around the clock.

With 187 beds, the community offers several levels of care in one setting, so a resident whose needs grow may not have to move elsewhere. The starting price is $6,691 per month. Apartment choices include one-bedroom and two-bedroom layouts, with the larger option suited to two people moving together, and pets are allowed to live with their residents.

Daily life includes access to a heated pool, putting green, beauty salon and barbershop, fitness center, library and business center, and game room. Dining options include restaurant-style meals and in-room dining, with fresh ingredients used in the food. Scheduled activities range from Creative Living Academy classes and chef demonstrations to farm-to-table events and monthly cultural cuisine celebrations. The Canterbury is operated by Episcopal Communities & Services For Seniors and offers Episcopal religious services.

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Starting Price $6,691/Month Pricing updated on October 9th, 2026

Eagle Lake Village offers assisted living and independent living in Susanville, California. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while the resident maintains an apartment. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Having both care levels on one campus may suit a resident whose needs could grow over time without requiring a move to another community.

The community has 76 beds, with one bedroom apartments, studios, semi private rooms, and private rooms. These choices allow residents to have either private or shared living arrangements. Kitchenettes are available, and activity rooms and dining rooms support daily routines and group activities.

Organized activities include coffee socials, art classes, exercise classes, gardening, movie nights, current events discussions, expressive arts, and ice cream socials. Residents have regular opportunities for recreation and participation. Pets are allowed, so a resident may be able to keep a pet while living at Eagle Lake Village. The community is operated by Eagle Lake Village and Ciminocare.

Sea Breeze Homes of Eastvale in Eastvale, CA, offers assisted living, independent living, and respite care. Assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing, and medication while the resident keeps a private apartment; Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Respite care is a short stay for someone whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. With six beds, this smaller community may suit someone who prefers a setting where residents and staff can get to know one another.

Arbor Place offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Lodi, CA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks, while independent living supports private living without daily care.

Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone who may be at risk of wandering. Respite care offers a short stay when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Several care levels are available here. That may suit a resident whose needs could grow over time and who may be able to move within the community instead of starting over elsewhere.

The community has 76 beds and fully furnished rooms, giving residents furnished living space at move in. Activities include gardening, bowling, foosball, and excursions, and the full service salon provides on site grooming.

Dragonfly Senior, Living operates Arbor Place.

The Chalet Montara offers assisted living, independent living, and respite care in Montara, CA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication, while independent living provides private living without daily care. Respite care offers short stays for a family whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

There are 24 beds, creating a smaller setting that may suit someone who prefers a more intimate community. Private and semi-private rooms give residents the choice of individual space or shared accommodation. On-site gardens, an exercise room, a library, and a movie room converted from a chapel offer places to spend time, while activities include art classes, musical performances, exercise classes, karaoke, and neighborhood walks.

Kenwood Greens offers assisted living and independent living in Kenwood, CA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication, while independent living provides a private living arrangement with community services and no daily care.

Having both care levels can suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since care can change without leaving the community. J and M Residential Care operates Kenwood Greens, where residents have private rooms, including rooms with garden views, along with opportunities to garden and take garden strolls around a rose garden, fruit trees, a patio, and a koi pond.

La Costa Glen Carlsbad offers nursing home care, assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Carlsbad, CA. Independent living includes a private apartment with community services but no daily care, while assisted living adds help with bathing, dressing, medication, and other daily tasks. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision, and nursing home care includes ongoing nursing support. Having these care levels on one campus may suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move to another community.

With 1,233 beds, La Costa Glen Carlsbad is a large setting with more residents and staff, along with more programming. Apartment choices include one bedroom, two bedroom, and three bedroom layouts, giving couples or residents who want more living space the option of a larger apartment.

Residents can use an aquatic center, swimming pools, a hot tub, a fitness center, an art studio, a hobby shop, a movie theater, pickleball courts, tennis courts, and raised garden beds. The activities calendar includes fitness classes, health lectures, clubs, and more than 200 activities and classes each month, creating organized opportunities for exercise, learning, hobbies, and group participation.

The Meadows of Napa Valley Care Center offers nursing home care, assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Napa, CA. Independent living means a private apartment with community services but no daily care, while assisted living adds help with bathing, dressing, and medication management. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Nursing home care includes licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Several care levels share one campus. For a resident whose needs grow over time, that can mean changing care without moving to another community. The home has 350 beds, so residents share a larger setting with more residents and staff, along with more programming. The community may be a good fit for someone who wants independent living, needs help with daily tasks, requires a secured memory care setting, or needs round-the-clock nursing care.

Residences include studios, one-bedroom apartments, and two-bedroom apartments. The larger layout can suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion. Residents can use a heated saline indoor pool, fully equipped gym, infrared sauna, hot tub, creative studios, landscaped courtyards, and an on-site dog park.

Organized options include yoga, balance training, aqua aerobics, lectures, hobby groups, cultural programs, social gatherings, and wellness classes, covering exercise, learning, hobbies, and group activities. Dining includes buffet service, brunch, a bistro or cafe on site, and multiple dining venues. The Meadows of Napa Valley Care Center is operated by Odd Fellows Home Of Ca and Gerontological Services.

Morningside of Fullerton offers nursing home, assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Fullerton, CA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while the resident keeps an apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision, nursing home care provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, and independent living provides private living with community services but no daily care. Having these care levels in one community may suit a resident whose needs could grow over time without requiring a move to a different community.

The community has 712 beds and offers one bedroom, two bedroom, and three bedroom apartments. A one bedroom apartment provides a single bedroom layout, while two and three bedroom apartments can suit couples moving together or residents who need additional bedrooms. The starting entrance fee is $400,000, so joining the community requires planning for a one time payment at that level.

Residents can use a heated saltwater pool and whirlpool, along with pickleball courts, a short game golf course, and a putting green. A woodworking shop, garden center, art studio, fitness center, and spa provide additional places for hobbies, exercise, and personal care. Fitness classes, health lectures, and more than 200 activities and classes each month give residents scheduled options for exercise, learning, and recreation. Morningside Sp Associates, Gp Of Corecare Iii operates the community.