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Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 25 independent living communities in Los Angeles, CA using California Department of Social Services (CDSS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank independent living in CA
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Avg Walk Score: 82/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Los Angeles, CA. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 168The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Los Angeles, CA. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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Harbor Terrace Retirement Community
IL
AL
San Pedro
202
Facility 202
CA AVG 104
Rank #149 / 1648
No
94
Facility 94
CA AVG 57
Rank #87 / 2087
94
Facility 94
CA AVG 81
Rank #185 / 1399
6
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #324 / 1388
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1160
30
Facility 30
CA AVG 13
Rank #133 / 1494
34.7% Harbor Terrace Retirement Center Of San Pedro, LLCStudio / 1 Bed
The Pinnacles at Burton
IL
AL
MC
Los Angeles (Central La)
200
Facility 200
CA AVG 104
Rank #152 / 1648
No
93
Facility 93
CA AVG 57
Rank #111 / 2087
79
Facility 79
CA AVG 81
Rank #880 / 1399
15
14
Facility 14
CA AVG 13
Rank #991 / 1388
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1160
27
Facility 27
CA AVG 13
Rank #184 / 1494
39.5% Beverly Hills Carmel, Inc And Calson Care South LLCPrivate Rooms
Hollenbeck Palms
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Los Angeles (Central La)
185
Facility 185
CA AVG 104
Rank #197 / 1648
No
62
Facility 62
CA AVG 57
Rank #980 / 2087
89
Facility 89
CA AVG 81
Rank #461 / 1399
9
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #525 / 1388
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #599 / 1160
33
Facility 33
CA AVG 13
Rank #92 / 1494
85.4% Hollenbeck PalmsStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Belmont Village Senior Living Westwood
IL
AL
MC
Los Angeles (Westwood)
240
Facility 240
CA AVG 104
Rank #100 / 1648
Yes
50
Facility 50
CA AVG 57
Rank #1343 / 2087
88
Facility 88
CA AVG 81
Rank #513 / 1399
16
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #758 / 1388
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #412 / 1160
19
Facility 19
CA AVG 13
Rank #401 / 1494
73.3% Belmont Village Westwood Tnnt And Belmont Village LPStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Avocet Playa Vista
IL
AL
MC
Los Angeles (Playa Vista)
286
Facility 286
CA AVG 104
Rank #63 / 1648
Yes
69
Facility 69
CA AVG 57
Rank #767 / 2087
95
Facility 95
CA AVG 81
Rank #108 / 1399
6
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #324 / 1388
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1160
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #1394 / 1494
74.5% Hsh Playa Management Ca LLC And Srg Playa Mgmt LLC1 Bed / 2 Bed
Atria Encino Terrace
IL
AL
MC
Encino
85
Facility 85
CA AVG 104
Rank #881 / 1648
Yes
81
Facility 81
CA AVG 57
Rank #383 / 2087
81
Facility 81
CA AVG 81
Rank #824 / 1399
15
21
Facility 21
CA AVG 13
Rank #1142 / 1388
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1160
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 13
Rank #812 / 1494
70.6% Aslo Gp, Encino Hills Opco. LP And Encino Terrace, LLCStudio / 1 Bed
Fountainview at Eisenberg Village
IL
AL
NH
SNF
Reseda
216
Facility 216
CA AVG 104
Rank #127 / 1648
Yes
49
Facility 49
CA AVG 57
Rank #1368 / 2087
89
Facility 89
CA AVG 81
Rank #461 / 1399
7
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #441 / 1388
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #412 / 1160
16
Facility 16
CA AVG 13
Rank #476 / 1494
48.1% Fountainview At Eisenberg Vlg, LLC.& Evlajha, IncStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Plaza At Westwood Senior Living
IL
AL
Los Angeles (West Los Angeles)
136
Facility 136
CA AVG 104
Rank #453 / 1648
Yes
89
Facility 89
CA AVG 57
Rank #195 / 2087
80
Facility 80
CA AVG 81
Rank #852 / 1399
32
36
Facility 36
CA AVG 13
Rank #1293 / 1388
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1160
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #994 / 1494
46.3% Sta Management IncStudio Suites
The Village At Sherman Oaks
IL
AL
MC
Sherman Oaks
179
Facility 179
CA AVG 104
Rank #226 / 1648
Yes
82
Facility 82
CA AVG 57
Rank #356 / 2087
73
Facility 73
CA AVG 81
Rank #1021 / 1399
26
16
Facility 16
CA AVG 13
Rank #1044 / 1388
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #599 / 1160
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 13
Rank #614 / 1494
93.9% Sherman Oaks Subtenant LLC And Srg Management LLC1 Bed / 2 Bed
Arcadia Gardens Retirement Hotel
IL
AL
HOS
MC
RC
Arcadia
200
Facility 200
CA AVG 104
Rank #152 / 1648
No
79
Facility 79
CA AVG 57
Rank #450 / 2087
64
Facility 64
CA AVG 81
Rank #1246 / 1399
37
35
Facility 35
CA AVG 13
Rank #1287 / 1388
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 3
Rank #829 / 1160
21
Facility 21
CA AVG 13
Rank #336 / 1494
94.5% Arcadia Gardens Management CorpSingle Suite / Double Suite
Northridge Valley Senior Living
IL
AL
MC
RC
Los Angeles (Northridge)
110
Facility 110
CA AVG 104
Rank #642 / 1648
Yes
71
Facility 71
CA AVG 57
Rank #701 / 2087
70
Facility 70
CA AVG 81
Rank #1097 / 1399
5
19
Facility 19
CA AVG 13
Rank #1106 / 1388
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #753 / 1160
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #994 / 1494
66.4% Pacifica Somerfield LLC And Northridge Sl Mgr LLCStudio / Suite
Kingsley Manor
IL
AL
Los Angeles (East Hollywood)
299
Facility 299
CA AVG 104
Rank #58 / 1648
Yes
93
Facility 93
CA AVG 57
Rank #111 / 2087
59
Facility 59
CA AVG 81
Rank #1300 / 1399
46
47
Facility 47
CA AVG 13
Rank #1340 / 1388
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 3
Rank #951 / 1160
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 13
Rank #571 / 1494
54.8% Front Porch Communities And ServicesStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Watermark at Westwood Village
IL
AL
MC
Los Angeles (Westwood)
237
Facility 237
CA AVG 104
Rank #104 / 1648
Yes
95
Facility 95
CA AVG 57
Rank #66 / 2087
68
Facility 68
CA AVG 81
Rank #1141 / 1399
25
20
Facility 20
CA AVG 13
Rank #1124 / 1388
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #599 / 1160
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #994 / 1494
71.7% Westwood Sr. Hsg LLC And Atsc II LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
CityView
IL
NH
AL
MC
Los Angeles (Fairfax)
166
Facility 166
CA AVG 104
Rank #271 / 1648
No
95
Facility 95
CA AVG 57
Rank #66 / 2087
74
Facility 74
CA AVG 81
Rank #997 / 1399
28
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 13
Rank #1237 / 1388
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #599 / 1160
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #899 / 1494
72.3% City View La, LLCStudio / 1 Bed
Hollywood Hills Senior Living
IL
AL
MC
RC
Los Angeles (Central La)
120
Facility 120
CA AVG 104
Rank #561 / 1648
Yes
88
Facility 88
CA AVG 57
Rank #218 / 2087
59
Facility 59
CA AVG 81
Rank #1300 / 1399
51
50
Facility 50
CA AVG 13
Rank #1347 / 1388
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 3
Rank #984 / 1160
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #899 / 1494
55.8% Pacifica Hollywood LLC And Hollywood Mgr LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
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Overview of Belmont Village Senior Living Hollywood Hills

An exceptional senior living community settling in the peaceful lands of North Highland Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, Belmont Village Hollywood Hills features assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Experience a comfortable and safe retirement with well-built floor plans including studio and one-bedroom apartments. Combining clinical expertise and utmost comfort, the community strives to provide seniors with unforgettable golden years.

Belmont Village Hollywood Hills encourages residents to retain a well-engaged and happy life, conducting a wide array of fun activities and learning programs. Healthy and delicious meals are served to satisfy dietary needs. Age gracefully surrounded by stunning amenities and ethereal views within the safe grounds of Belmont Village Hollywood Hills. The community is recognized as US News and World Report’s Best Memory Care for its top-notch care and assistance to individuals with dementia.

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Overview of Sakura Gardens of Los Angeles

Located in the heart of Los Angeles, Sakura Gardens is a beautiful community that provides a kind of service considered to be top-notch care and comfortable for residents of independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite services. Management and staff ensure that there’s always something for everyone. Sakura Gardens of Los Angeles is indeed a vibrant community that is warm and welcoming to its residents, making families of residents feel secure in knowing that their loved ones are getting the best care they can get.

The luxurious senior living community houses state-of-the-art amenities such as their beautiful common areas, dining areas, bedrooms, and fitness center, indoor atrium, computer or media center, movie room, and meeting room; these are among the thoughtfully designed features included in the building that provide help for seniors to find everything they may need. The community encourages an active lifestyle for their residents so as to cultivate their mental and physical abilities– arts and crafts with art classes, golf course or putting green, Live Well programs, day trips and outings, and live dance or theatre programs. 

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Overview of Casa Salazar Senior Housing

Casa Salazar Apartments in Los Angeles is a non-profit residential community that opened its doors in 2017. Every aspect of the home is thoughtfully designed to create a homey ambiance that provides residents with a sense of serenity. Being a smoke-free community, residents can enjoy clean and fresh air while they engage in various activities. 

The community boasts fully furnished spaces, including a cozy community room, lounges, and a library that promote a warm and inviting environment. In addition, Casa Salazar features a medical center, yoga studio, and fitness room that cater to residents’ health and wellness needs. Indeed, Casa Salazar Apartments is a sanctuary that renders all the good things one needs for a fulfilling life.

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Overview of Miyako Gardens Apartments

Nestled in the vibrant Little Tokyo district of Los Angeles, Miyako Gardens Apartments is a hidden oasis of comfort. This community offers residents easy access to nearby freeways, making it a perfect spot for anyone looking to live in this bustling neighborhood. One of the best things about Miyako Gardens Apartments is the wide range of indoor and outdoor activities available to residents. Whether residents are in the mood for some socializing or prefer to relax with a good book, there’s something for everyone. They can explore the neighborhood’s many shops and restaurants, or enjoy some quality time with friends and family in the community’s recreation room.

The apartments at Miyako Gardens are spacious and thoughtfully designed to provide maximum comfort and convenience. With one and two-bedroom options available, residents will find plenty of space to make themselves feel at home. Laundry facilities, parking, and a recreation room are all available on-site, making daily life more manageable and stress-free.

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Overview of Holiday Villa Senior Living

Serving independent to moderately assisted occupants age 55 and older, Holiday Villa Senior Living is a private assisted living community at 1447 17th Street in Santa Monica, California. It offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care services in one- and two-bedroom apartment-style units.

Nestled in Santa Monica’s highly walkable neighborhood, the home earns a Walk Score of 90, meaning residents can run most daily errands on foot. The location provides easy access to hospitals, pharmacies, restaurants, shops, markets, banks, golf courses, and parks. Holiday Villa Senior Living is positioned 2.48 miles from the West Los Angeles VA Medical Center, making it accessible for residents with VA benefits or connections. It spotlights social engagement, dining experiences, wellness activities, and recreation programming. To bolster residents’ daily needs and wellness goals, the facility supplies transportation services and fitness programming. It welcomes pets, so their importance to occupants’ life quality is recognized. Landscaped gardens offer outdoor space for residents to enjoy the Santa Monica climate. As a private-pay community not certified as a Medicare or Medicaid provider, Holiday Villa caters to residents and families with private resources.

It’s encouraged that prospective occupants and families contact the facility to learn more about specific amenities, care protocols, staffing, floor plan details, and offered services.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Independent Living in Los Angeles, CA

What is the average cost of independent living in Los Angeles, CA?

The average monthly cost of independent living in Los Angeles, CA is approximately $2,062. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

What is the price range for independent living in Los Angeles, CA?

Independent living in Los Angeles, CA typically ranges from $542 - $4,950 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

What is independent living?

Independent living communities are residential settings for active older adults — typically with private apartments or cottages, shared amenities (dining, fitness, activities), and no built-in medical care.

How many independent living communities are listed on this page?

This page features 25 independent living communities in Los Angeles, CA. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right independent living community in Los Angeles, CA?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Los Angeles, CA, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting independent living communities in Los Angeles, CA?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.