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Compare Independent Living around California
| Reata Glen | IL AL MC NH | Mission Viejo | 840
Facility
840
CA AVG
103
Rank
#2 / 1657 | No |
2
Facility
2
CA AVG
57
Rank
#2044 / 2092 | 96
Facility
96
CA AVG
81
Rank
#1 / 1401 | 8 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1 / 1397 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1164 | 12
Facility
12
CA AVG
13
Rank
#569 / 1487 |
80.6%
Facility
80.6%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#584 / 1368 | B- | Reat Glen Orange County Ccrc | 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed |
| Villa Lorena Senior Living | IL AL MC | San Diego (Black Mountain Ranch Village) | 85
Facility
85
CA AVG
103
Rank
#884 / 1657 | No |
32
Facility
32
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1693 / 2092 | 73
Facility
73
CA AVG
81
Rank
#1022 / 1401 | 14 | 20
Facility
20
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1129 / 1397 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
3
Rank
#413 / 1164 | 9
Facility
9
CA AVG
13
Rank
#703 / 1487 |
72.9%
Facility
72.9%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#778 / 1368 | - | Santaluz Senior Partners,LP;Vlgp Inc(Gen. Partner) | - |
| The Ivy at Wellington | IL AL | Aliso Viejo | 160
Facility
160
CA AVG
103
Rank
#288 / 1657 | No |
29
Facility
29
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1735 / 2092 | 79
Facility
79
CA AVG
81
Rank
#881 / 1401 | 15 | 17
Facility
17
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1061 / 1397 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
3
Rank
#600 / 1164 | 3
Facility
3
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1210 / 1487 |
78.8%
Facility
78.8%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#624 / 1368 | - | Well Oak Tenant LLC;Oakmont Management Group LLC | - |
| Town & Country | IL AL MC NH | Santa Ana (East Memory Lane) | 328
Facility
328
CA AVG
103
Rank
#45 / 1657 | No |
67
Facility
67
CA AVG
57
Rank
#830 / 2092 | 64
Facility
64
CA AVG
81
Rank
#1247 / 1401 | 23 | 28
Facility
28
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1242 / 1397 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
3
Rank
#828 / 1164 | 50
Facility
50
CA AVG
13
Rank
#21 / 1487 |
32.9%
Facility
32.9%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#1355 / 1368 | A+ | Christian And Missionary Alliance | - |
| Cogir of Sonoma | IL AL | Sonoma (Oregon Street) | 82
Facility
82
CA AVG
103
Rank
#901 / 1657 | Yes |
74
Facility
74
CA AVG
57
Rank
#598 / 2092 | 87
Facility
87
CA AVG
81
Rank
#568 / 1401 | 10 | 3
Facility
3
CA AVG
13
Rank
#441 / 1397 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
3
Rank
#600 / 1164 | 7
Facility
7
CA AVG
13
Rank
#805 / 1487 |
34.1%
Facility
34.1%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#1342 / 1368 | A+ | Welltower Cogir Tenant; Cogir Management Usa | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Oakmont Gardens | IL AL | Santa Rosa (Oakmont Village Association) | 79
Facility
79
CA AVG
103
Rank
#936 / 1657 | Yes |
34
Facility
34
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1663 / 2092 | 64
Facility
64
CA AVG
81
Rank
#1247 / 1401 | 24 | 15
Facility
15
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1024 / 1397 | 24
Facility
24
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1152 / 1164 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1100 / 1487 |
62.0%
Facility
62.0%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#1069 / 1368 | - | Ffi Oakmont Tenant LLC; Life Care Services LLC | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Cogir of North Bay | IL NH AL | Vallejo (Harry Floyd Terrace) | 83
Facility
83
CA AVG
103
Rank
#897 / 1657 | Yes |
47
Facility
47
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1422 / 2092 | 86
Facility
86
CA AVG
81
Rank
#630 / 1401 | 12 | 8
Facility
8
CA AVG
13
Rank
#762 / 1397 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
3
Rank
#600 / 1164 | 7
Facility
7
CA AVG
13
Rank
#805 / 1487 |
44.6%
Facility
44.6%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#1300 / 1368 | A+ | Welltower Cogir Tenant LLC; Cogir Mngt Usa Inc | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Cogir of Rohnert Park | IL AL | Rohnert Park | 75
Facility
75
CA AVG
103
Rank
#956 / 1657 | Yes |
27
Facility
27
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1760 / 2092 | 76
Facility
76
CA AVG
81
Rank
#946 / 1401 | 13 | 13
Facility
13
CA AVG
13
Rank
#953 / 1397 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
3
Rank
#828 / 1164 | 7
Facility
7
CA AVG
13
Rank
#805 / 1487 |
56.0%
Facility
56.0%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#1160 / 1368 | A+ | Welltower Cogir Tenant LLC; Cogir Mngt Usa Inc | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Stoneridge Creek Pleasanton | IL | Pleasanton | 828
Facility
828
CA AVG
103
Rank
#3 / 1657 | No |
47
Facility
47
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1422 / 2092 | 92
Facility
92
CA AVG
81
Rank
#308 / 1401 | 11 | 6
Facility
6
CA AVG
13
Rank
#654 / 1397 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1164 | 12
Facility
12
CA AVG
13
Rank
#569 / 1487 |
90.6%
Facility
90.6%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#265 / 1368 | - | Stoneridge Creek Pleasanton Ccrc LLC | - |
| University Retirement Community | IL AL HC MC NH | Davis (West Davis) | 500
Facility
500
CA AVG
103
Rank
#22 / 1657 | No |
54
Facility
54
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1242 / 2092 | 91
Facility
91
CA AVG
81
Rank
#355 / 1401 | 12 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
13
Rank
#529 / 1397 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
3
Rank
#413 / 1164 | 28
Facility
28
CA AVG
13
Rank
#158 / 1487 | - | - | Univer Retire Com At Davis/Pacific Retire Services | 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed |
| Casa de las Campanas | IL NH AL | San Diego (Rancho Bernardo) | 582
Facility
582
CA AVG
103
Rank
#10 / 1657 | No |
12
Facility
12
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1932 / 2092 | 90
Facility
90
CA AVG
81
Rank
#398 / 1401 | 14 | 9
Facility
9
CA AVG
13
Rank
#814 / 1397 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1164 | 36
Facility
36
CA AVG
13
Rank
#64 / 1487 |
86.8%
Facility
86.8%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#347 / 1368 | A+ | Casa De Las Campanas/Life Care Service, LLC | - |
| Chino Hills Senior Living | IL AL MC RC | Chino Hills (Butterfield Ranch) | 94
Facility
94
CA AVG
103
Rank
#827 / 1657 | Yes |
30
Facility
30
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1720 / 2092 | 63
Facility
63
CA AVG
81
Rank
#1261 / 1401 | 24 | 21
Facility
21
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1147 / 1397 | 6
Facility
6
CA AVG
3
Rank
#953 / 1164 | 15
Facility
15
CA AVG
13
Rank
#492 / 1487 |
94.7%
Facility
94.7%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#193 / 1368 | A+ | Pacifica Chino Hills LP; Chino Hills Mgr LLC | Studio / 1 Bed |
| The Park at Modesto | IL | Modesto | 225
Facility
225
CA AVG
103
Rank
#110 / 1657 | Yes |
9
Facility
9
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1963 / 2092 | 63
Facility
63
CA AVG
81
Rank
#1261 / 1401 | 33 | 30
Facility
30
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1261 / 1397 | 9
Facility
9
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1033 / 1164 | 5
Facility
5
CA AVG
13
Rank
#988 / 1487 |
82.2%
Facility
82.2%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#547 / 1368 | - | Wm Milpitas Mgr LP,Gp Of Milpitas Phase I Ops LP | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Cogir of Vallejo Hills | IL AL | Vallejo (Somerset Highlands) | 80
Facility
80
CA AVG
103
Rank
#916 / 1657 | Yes |
20
Facility
20
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1846 / 2092 | 87
Facility
87
CA AVG
81
Rank
#568 / 1401 | 9 | 7
Facility
7
CA AVG
13
Rank
#719 / 1397 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
3
Rank
#600 / 1164 | 7
Facility
7
CA AVG
13
Rank
#805 / 1487 |
58.8%
Facility
58.8%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#1130 / 1368 | A+ | Welltower Cogir Tenant LLC; Cogir Mngt Usa Inc | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Carlton Senior Living Pleasant Hill – Martinez | IL AL | Pleasant Hill | 165
Facility
165
CA AVG
103
Rank
#275 / 1657 | Yes |
65
Facility
65
CA AVG
57
Rank
#888 / 2092 | 83
Facility
83
CA AVG
81
Rank
#765 / 1401 | 10 | 6
Facility
6
CA AVG
13
Rank
#654 / 1397 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
3
Rank
#600 / 1164 | 37
Facility
37
CA AVG
13
Rank
#55 / 1487 |
84.2%
Facility
84.2%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#404 / 1368 | - | Carlton Senior Living, LLC | Alove / 1 Bed |
Atria Rancho Mirage is an extraordinary senior living community situated on Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage, CA, that offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Featuring spacious floor plans including a studio, one-bedroom, and shared suite, the community ensures the comfort and safety of its residents. With a team of compassionate and highly skilled professionals, Atria Rancho Mirage provides personalized care and assistance around the clock.
The community fosters a warm and welcoming environment, employing a whole-person approach to ensure that residents remain joyful and inspired. Focusing on dementia care, the Life Guidance program of the community provides seniors with opportunities to remain engaged physically, cognitively, and socially. Three chef-prepared meals are served daily to satisfy the seniors’ dietary needs and preferences. Atria Rancho Mirage is equipped with a hot tub, an outdoor swimming pool, a library, a fitness center, a salon, a sunlit patio, and serene walking paths.
Live an unforgettable retirement in the classic senior living community of Cogir of Brentwood in Cortona Way, Brentwood, CA, providing assisted living, independent living, and memory care. The community features a wide selection of floor plans, beautifully crafted for seniors’ optimal comfort and safety. Enjoy independence with a compassionate and experienced team delivering top-tier care and support.
There is no dull time with various fun activities and enjoyable programs conducted for seniors’ leisure and wellness. Moreover, the community values the importance of interactions, providing opportunities for residents to meet different people and have meaningful conversations. With restaurant-style dining, seniors enjoy healthy and tasty meals that satisfy their nutritional needs and tastes. Cogir of Brentwood is a good place for seniors to spend their golden years embraced by warmth and an inviting community.
Soak up the sun in the blissful community of The Watermark at Westwood Village residing in the stunning Tiverton Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, that offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and short-term stays. Experience unrivaled comfort and convenience with beautifully designed and spacious accommodations in a wide range of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans. The community goes above and beyond to provide top-tier care and support around the clock for seniors to live their best years without worries.
Focusing on seniors’ interests and strengths, The Watermark at Westwood Village orchestrates engaging activities and fun events. Eat well and feel good with healthy and tasty meals that cater to dietary needs and preferences. Filled with pet-friendly spaces and a vibrant environment, The Watermark at Westwood Village doubles its efforts to provide a haven for seniors who want to enjoy a luxurious retirement.
Treat yourself to a lifetime vacation with the prominent senior living community of Vivante Newport Center which resides on the harmonious coasts of San Clemente Drive, Newport Beach, CA, offering assisted living and memory care. The community features snug and sophisticated accommodations in variations of one-bedroom and two-bedroom floor plans, ensuring seniors have a relaxing and safe retirement. With its dedication to enhancing seniors’ quality of life, Vivante Newport Center strives to deliver the highest quality of care and assistance from a compassionate team available around the clock.
Participate in engaging activities and enjoy fun programs to maintain an active and well-connected lifestyle. Mealtimes are something to anticipate with delightful and well-balanced meals that cater to nutritional needs and preferences. Vivante Newport Center is a haven for seniors seeking to enjoy their best years with proper support in its vibrant and welcoming spaces.
Located in the harmonious neighborhood of W West Covina Parkway, West Covina, CA, is the trusted senior living community of Merrill Gardens at West Covina offering assisted living, independent living, and memory care. With its naturally lit and spacious accommodations, seniors enjoy relaxation and security like no other. Delivering round-the-clock care and assistance, the community prides itself on a team of compassionate and highly trained professionals to ensure residents flourish and live their best lives.
There is always something fun to do with a wide array of engaging activities and enjoyable programs highlighting residents’ interests and strengths. Have a delightful dining experience with well-balanced meals available throughout the day for dietary satisfaction. Merrill Gardens at West Covina is a good place for seniors to spend their golden years creating lasting moments.
Step into the extraordinary senior living community of Merrill Gardens at Rolling Hills Estates set in the peaceful Silver Spur Road, Rolling Hills offering assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Live in comfort and style with a wide array of snug and sophisticated residences of Merrill Gardens at Rolling Hills Estates. A kind and dedicated team aims to deliver top-tier care and assistance around the clock for seniors to flourish and experience a meaningful retirement.
Enjoy fun activities and exciting programs for leisure and wellness. With its serene spaces and incredible amenities, Merrill Gardens at Rolling Hills Estates strives to provide a safe place for seniors to enjoy their golden years. With flexible mealtimes, residents delight with tasty and healthy meals catering to dietary needs and preferences. Merrill Gardens at Rolling Hills Estates is a haven for seniors to spend their golden years in comfort and luxury.
A distinct senior living community situated in the quiet lands of Iris Canyon Road, Monterey, CA, Merrill Gardens at Monterey provides assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Featuring a selection of 110 cozy and spacious studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom residences, the community aims to provide a welcoming abode for seniors to live in comfort and elegance. A competent and highly skilled team delivers top-tier care and assistance around the clock for seniors to enjoy their best years without worries.
With a jam-packed calendar of fun activities and exciting programs, seniors discover new interests and reignite old hobbies for leisure and wellness. Merrill Gardens at Monterey fosters a bright and welcoming environment, ensuring seniors maintain an active and well-engaged lifestyle. Committed to enhancing seniors’ well-being, the community serves well-balanced meals for dietary satisfaction. Surrounded by a serene courtyard, Merrill Gardens at Monterey is a good place to live a wondrous retirement.
Located in the heart of Sacramento, California, Country Club Manor stands as a welcoming sanctuary for seniors seeking a unique blend of independence and community support. With a dedicated focus on personalized care, this senior living community ensures a vibrant lifestyle for its residents. Amidst its home-like environment, Country Club Manor offers various private and shared assisted living accommodations. Residents relish the freedom of independent living while delighting in meticulously planned social activities and delightful meals. Attentive staff members handle housekeeping and home maintenance, allowing residents to cherish their moments as they desire.
The experienced caregivers at Country Club Manor extend personal assistance for daily living activities, treating each resident like family. With 24-hour staffing, residents receive compassionate and expert care, addressing their physical, mental, and social needs. Conveniently located near parks, shopping centers, churches, and medical facilities, Country Club Manor provides a tranquil haven for residents to thrive. This nurturing community fosters a strong sense of belonging and overall well-being. Country Club Manor isn’t just a place to live; it’s a place to connect, engage, and receive exceptional care. Explore the enriching lifestyle awaiting you by visiting our community.
Found in Oakland, California, Merrill Gardens at Rockridge stands out as a vibrant and thoughtfully designed community. Owned by a family company, it offers both independent senior living and memory care services, excelling particularly in providing top-notch assisted living facilities. Residents can trust in the commitment to premier care, ensuring privacy, security, and exceptional support services.
This community goes beyond the basics, featuring a variety of amenities for a well-rounded lifestyle. From cozy studio to one-bedroom units with kitchenettes and private balconies, Merrill Gardens at Rockridge caters to diverse preferences. The community spaces include a movie theater, living areas, game room, landscaped courtyard, library, computer room, and fitness center. With a calendar brimming with activities and proximity to cafes, restaurants, antique shops, and bookstores, residents can enjoy both convenience and an engaging social environment. The addition of a concierge further enhances the overall experience, providing a seamless living experience for those seeking various assisted living levels of care.
A proud MorningStar Senior Living Group member, MorningStar at West San Jose provides exceptional assisted living and memory care services tailored to each individual’s needs. The community prides itself on providing the best services; striving to be the top-ranked assisted living community near Cupertino. An elegant community that is built on its contemporary design and styling, allowing for a more luxurious environment while providing resort-like service. Residents of MorningStar of San Jose can rest assured that they can feel like they’re a home away from home.
The community boasts elegant designs and upscale amenities such as its dining room, brightly-lit lounge areas, spacious apartments, courtyard, and arts and crafts studio. MorningStar promotes a stress-free lifestyle for their residents, providing essential services– housekeeping, social and recreational events, and transportation events. Management encourages residents to participate in activities and maximize the amenities to socialize and promote a warm and welcoming environment.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these independent living communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
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 California
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 640 independent living communities in California. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
How do I choose the right independent living community in California?
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 California, 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 California?
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.



















