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Senior Living Communities Southern California - LoveToKnow Seniors

Although there is not a set dividing line between northern and southern California, most people regard the Tehachapi Mountains, which are approximately 70 miles north of Los Angeles, as the unofficial dividing line. The area of southern California includes the following counties:

Los Angeles
San Diego
Orange
San Bernardino
Imperial
Ventura
Riverside
Ranging from urban and suburban areas to beachfront and rural towns, southern California has a Mediterranean climate with dry, hot summers and slightly rainy winters. But, consistently warm, sunny weather, a relaxed lifestyle and beautiful scenery make southern California an inviting place for many seniors looking for a senior living or retirement community.

Types of Senior Living Communities in Southern California
Southern California has a wide variety of senior living accommodations.

Independent Living Communities
For seniors who are able to live without assistance, independent or retirement communities are often the perfect choice. These active adult retirement communities provide recreational activities, companionship and friendship with other seniors, as well as a safe community setting.

Some independent living communities offer life care for residents. These senior living communities are called continuing care retirement communities and provide independent living, assisted living and nursing home care all within the one community.

Retire Net is an excellent resource for locating active retirement communities in southern California.

Lamplighter Village
Located in Spring Valley twenty minutes east of San Diego, Lamplighter Village is an example of the numerous independent and active lifestyle senior communities found in southern California. With average temperature of 70 degrees throughout the year, seniors enjoy the swimming pools, spas and saunas anytime. The community provides many activities, a community center and storage for residents RVs.

Additional Independent and Active Senior Living Communities
Meadowbrook, San Diego, California
San Clemente Villas by the Sea, San Clemente, California
Royal Holiday, Hemet, California
Assisted Living Communities
Southern California has many assisted living communities located throughout the area. An assisted living community provides a residential setting for seniors who need some assistance with certain aspects of daily life, such as medication management, bathing or cooking.

The Karlton Residential Care Center
The Karlton Residential Care Center in Anaheim, California, specializes in seniors with dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, memory impairment and similar disorders. This facility provides 24-hour supervision and a full staff of medical professionals on the premises.

This beautiful assisted living community has a secured perimeter, allowing residents to walk the lovely pathways freely while remaining safe. A variety of activities are offered daily including adult education classes, pet therapy and golf on their four-hole putting green.

Additional Assisted Living Communities
Sunshine Care, Poway, California
Raya’s Paradise Jewish Assisted Living, Los Angeles, California
Timber Ridge Senior Assisted Living Facilities, Eureka, California
Board and Care Homes
Board and care homes are residential care facilities that generally care for up to six senior residents. Community Care Licensing, which is part of the California Department of Social Services, licenses each home. Board and care homes area a great option for seniors that may need some daily assistance and prefer a smaller type of environment.

Corona Luxury Board and Care
Located in Corona, California, Corona Luxury Board and Care is a wonderful alternative to a nursing home. This facility specializes in seniors with the following medical conditions.

Stroke
Cardiac care
Post-operative hip recovery
Diabetes both insulin and hemodialysis
Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease
Parkinson’s disease
Additional Board and Care Homes
Angels Guest Home #1, Santee, California
Adat Shalom West Hills, California
Mom’s Place, Santee, California
Nursing Homes
When seniors need professional nursing care or rehabilitation services, a nursing home is generally the best choice. Medical professionals familiar with the necessary care of the individual provide recommendations to the appropriate nursing facility.

Free Assistance for Locating Senior Living Communities
Southern California Senior Resources offers free assistance to those looking for senior housing in the Southern California area. Licensed by the California Department of Health Services, this company helps with the following housing needs:

Independent Living
Assisted Living
Dementia and Alzheimer’s care
Board and care homes
Nursing homes
SSI communities
Medicare communities
Home Care
Elder Home Finders is a free referral service for those looking for senior living communities in southern California.
A Home Away From Home provides a careful evaluation process to ensure that the senior living communities they recommend are the best match for you or your loved one.