Valle Verde

Life Plan Communities support all lifestyles, from adventurous marathoners and talented doctors to peaceful soloists and creative musicians. Discover how our residents live their best lives – it just may surprise you.

Discover Surprising Stories of Life at HumanGood | HumanGood Discover the diverse and inspiring lifestyles of residents in Life Plan Communities. From adventurers to activists, soloists to community builders, find out how they are living their best lives.

If you or your spouse has taken on a caregiver role, a Life Plan Community may help restore some balance to your relationship:

How Senior Living Allows Couples To Stay Together Learn how senior living for couples provides the assistance and support couples need to remain side by side, even though their health situations are different.

HumanGood residents are redefining what it means to age. They continue to pursue their passions, persist in their careers, pick up new hobbies, and give back all while living in a Life Plan Community. Learn more about their inspiring journeys in our newest piece: "Just Who Lives in Those Places?"

Discover Surprising Stories of Life at HumanGood | HumanGood Discover the diverse and inspiring lifestyles of residents in Life Plan Communities. From adventurers to activists, soloists to community builders, find out how they are living their best lives.

Debating whether or not to spend your future in your current home? Weigh the benefits of aging in place versus moving to a Life Plan Community:

Aging in Place vs. Moving to a Life Plan Community Debating whether or not to spend your future in your current home? Weigh the benefits of aging in place versus moving to a Life Plan Community.

A solo retirement doesn’t have to mean a lonely retirement, especially when you spend it in a Life Plan Community. Life Plan Communities offer the best of both worlds: privacy and space, with plenty of opportunities for connection when you want it. Here are a few ways to embrace solitude in retirement:

Embracing Solitude: The Soloist's Guide to a Fulfilling Retirement Solo aging doesn’t have to mean a lonely retirement, especially when you spend it in a Life Plan Community. Learn more about embracing solitude during retirement.

We are pleased to announce Valle Verde has been recognized for Best Independent Living, Best Assisted Living, Best Memory Care, and Best Continuing Care Retirement Community by U.S. News and World Report in their 2024 “Best Senior Living” awards. Thank you to our incredible team members and residents who make our community so special! Learn more:

U.S. News & World Report recognizes Valle Verde with “Best Senior Living” awards U.S. News & World Report recognizes Valle Verde in their 2024 “Best Senior Living” awards.

What does your ideal next chapter look like? If you’re not quite ready to give up working after retiring, you’re not alone. Find out whether an encore career might be right for you.

What Is an Encore Career? Redefining Your Career After 55 What is an encore career? Pursue your dreams and continue to earn money in retirement. Learn how to prepare and how a Life Plan Community can help.

Achieving your ideal retirement begins with a plan — and the process doesn’t have to be scary. Here are some things to consider as retirement approaches:

Is There a 'Best' Time to Retire? Factors To Consider Visualize your ideal retirement and start planning for the next stage in your life by figuring out the best time to retire for your circumstances and goals.

Relationships are a key ingredient for a happy life. In our recent blog post, we explore how Life Plan Communities help nurture the grandparent-grandchild relationship and share some experiences from our residents:

How Life Plan Communities Help Nurture Grandparent-Grandchild Relationships No matter what age your grandchild is, Life Plan Communities offer many opportunities for grandparent-grandchild relationships to thrive.

When moving to senior living, people often need some support from their loved ones. Learn how to navigate this conversation here:

Making the Move: Talking to Your Adult Children About Senior Living Ready to move to senior living? Learn how to talk to your family about senior living, including your plans and expectations.

Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life! Grateful to our resident wood workers who annually create and donate games to our good friends at the

Living alone doesn’t have to mean being alone. Learn how solo agers can live rich, socially connected lives without sacrificing independence:

Future Planning 101: A Comprehensive Guide for Solo Agers Learn how to make the most of your friendships, your finances and your life as a solo ager.

The process of choosing where to retire begins with assessing your lifestyle, needs, and hopes for the future. Here are some important considerations to get you started:

Choosing the Best Retirement Location: 7 Things to Consider The best retirement locations ensure a high quality of life as you age and depend on how you choose to spend your later years.

Our hearts are full of gratitude this Thanksgiving season and always. We are especially thankful for team members like Lorena who have served our community for 35 years!

Looking into senior living communities but not sure what to ask about? Don’t fret! Here’s our comprehensive list of top questions to ask when you go on your next tour:

Making the Right Decision: 9 Questions to Ask Senior Living Facilities If you’re exploring senior living options, you probably have a lot of questions. Ensure you’re asking the right ones at your next visit to a community.

U.S. News 2024 Best Nursing Homes, with updated ratings and profiles of more than 15,000 skilled-nursing facilities, has named Valle Verde among the elite 19% of skilled nursing homes that earned a “High Performing” rating, the highest possible achievement. We are honored to serve our residents and the greater community!

Grateful to our many talented resident artists and gardeners for making it feel like Fall in !

Grateful for the spirit team members contribute to our unique Valle Verde culture!

Valle Verde celebrates Halloween as a community with deep, meaningful relationships!

Still thinking about this month’s beautiful walk and partnership with at . Honored to serve people living with dementia and create for them a Best Life!

Friendship doesn’t just feel good. It’s great for you. Learn how relationships — with your spouse, your friends, your family, even that barista who makes your coffee every day — improve your health and life.

Overcoming Loneliness in Seniors: Building a More Joyful Social Life Loneliness is terrible for your health. But a few simple strategies can help you build a more successful, joyful life.

Are you curious about senior living but aren’t sure if it will be a fit for you or your loved one?

Learn more about what senior living looks like and all of the benefits of maintenance-free living in our resource guide:

The Advantages of a Senior Living Community | HumanGood Senior living isn't one-size-fits-all. Discover the true advantages that accompany a move to maintenance-free living in a senior living community.

One of the reasons people are reluctant to move to senior living is that myths about aging pervade. These myths convince people that a community of other older adults is going to be boring. Nothing could be further from the truth. It’s time to break free from these aging and retirement myths.

Breaking Free From Retirement Myths: How Life Plan Communities Redefine Aging These retirement myths can color your perceptions of aging and even affect your ability to live your best life. Learn what these myths are and how to break free.

You may have heard of Life Plan Communities but may not know exactly what they are — and what they aren’t.

Connection, well-being and security are the foundation to living your life to the fullest — and that's exactly what a Life Plan Community is designed to support.

Learn all about it in “The Complete Guide to Life Plan Communities” here. →

The Complete Guide to Life Plan Communites Discover what Life Plan Communities are and what they aren’t. Here’s what you need to know as you take the next steps in your planning process.

Forty percent of Americans don’t drink enough water. Are you among this group? Find out how to boost your hydration and experience better health today:

Hydration for Seniors: Why It Matters & 7 Tips for Proper Hydration Discover why proper hydration for seniors matters and can be the key to good health. We’ll also include tips and tricks on how to easily drink more water.

First Responders Step Up for the Birds at Santa Barbara Retirement Center Mother Quail is a lucky duck at Valle Verde.

If you or a loved one is considering moving into a Life Plan Community (also known as a continuing care retirement community or CCRC), your first question may be, “What does it cost?”

From entrance fees to monthly fees and everything in between, we’ll break down all of the costs for you in our free guide here:

The Complete Guide to the Costs of Senior Living If you or a loved one are thinking about moving to a Life Plan Community, it’s helpful first to understand the costs involved. Learn more with this comprehensive guide.

Make a difference in the lives of others, apply today at ValleVerdeCareers.com!

Congratulations to this week’s amazing team member milestones goes to Manuel Gama 26 years, Sonia Esparza 5 years, & Wanda Soloman and Lilianna Garcia on 4 years! Valle Verde thanks you for the incredible difference you make in the lives of others. If you want to help people join our team today. Apply at www.valleverdecareers.com

There are many benefits to low-impact workouts as an older adult, including appetite stimulation, enhanced immune response and better balance. Our latest blog post outlines the best ways to stay active without unnecessary strain on muscles or joints:

7 Low Impact Exercises for Older Adults to Stay Active Many adults find physical activity more challenging as they age, but these low-impact exercises are great for maintaining strength and coordination.