Page 10 of Best Independent Living in California

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Avg Walk Score: 57/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in California. 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: 103The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in California. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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Info below is compiled from the CA Dept. of Social Services (CDSS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Visits or investigations linked to complaints, as counted in the state record (may differ from routine annual surveys).
Count of California state "Type A" citations — the state's most serious citation category (immediate or serious harm to residents), from California state inspection data.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Coterie Cathedral Hill
IL
AL
MC
San Francisco (Cathedral Hill)
260
Facility 260
CA AVG 103
Rank #75 / 1,492
Yes
99
Facility 99
CA AVG 57
Rank #2 / 1,887
34
19
Facility 19
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,106 / 1,387
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #724 / 1,433
18
Facility 18
CA AVG 13
Rank #416 / 1,452
78.8%
Facility 78.8%
CA AVG 74.6%
Rank #585 / 1,313
Van Ness Opco Tenant LLC And Atria Management CompanyStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Atria Del Rey
IL
AL
MC
RC
Rancho Cucamonga (Alta Loma)
145
Facility 145
CA AVG 103
Rank #353 / 1,492
Yes
65
Facility 65
CA AVG 57
Rank #796 / 1,887
22
14
Facility 14
CA AVG 13
Rank #992 / 1,387
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
29
Facility 29
CA AVG 13
Rank #121 / 1,452
57.2%
Facility 57.2%
CA AVG 74.6%
Rank #1,096 / 1,313
Wg Del Rey Sh LP And Atria Management Co LLCStudio / Suite / 1 Bed
Atria Palm Desert
IL
AL
RC
Palm Desert
154
Facility 154
CA AVG 103
Rank #300 / 1,492
Yes
62
Facility 62
CA AVG 57
Rank #876 / 1,887
17
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 13
Rank #950 / 1,387
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
30
Facility 30
CA AVG 13
Rank #106 / 1,452
43.5%
Facility 43.5%
CA AVG 74.6%
Rank #1,253 / 1,313
Wg Palm Desert Inc And Atria Management Co LLCStudio / 1 Bed
The Remington Club Health Center
IL
AL
San Diego (Rancho Bernardo)
140
Facility 140
CA AVG 103
Rank #381 / 1,492
Yes
66
Facility 66
CA AVG 57
Rank #767 / 1,887
25
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 13
Rank #809 / 1,387
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
29
Facility 29
CA AVG 13
Rank #121 / 1,452
46.4%
Facility 46.4%
CA AVG 74.6%
Rank #1,230 / 1,313
Snh Cal Tenant LLC And Wellquest Ca 2 LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Auburn Ravine Terrace
IL
Auburn
25
Facility 25
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,118 / 1,492
Yes
63
Facility 63
CA AVG 57
Rank #852 / 1,887
5
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,387
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,363 / 1,452
72.0%
Facility 72.0%
CA AVG 74.6%
Rank #751 / 1,313
Glockston Alf LLC1 Bed / 2 Bed
Meridian at Laguna Hills
IL
AL
MC
RC
Laguna Hills
200
Facility 200
CA AVG 103
Rank #141 / 1,492
Yes
62
Facility 62
CA AVG 57
Rank #876 / 1,887
14
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #651 / 1,387
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #879 / 1,452
40.5%
Facility 40.5%
CA AVG 74.6%
Rank #1,269 / 1,313
Pacifica Laguna Hills LLC And Laguna Hills Mgr LLC-
The Village At Sherman Oaks
IL
AL
MC
Sherman Oaks
179
Facility 179
CA AVG 103
Rank #206 / 1,492
Yes
82
Facility 82
CA AVG 57
Rank #325 / 1,887
33
16
Facility 16
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,044 / 1,387
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #724 / 1,433
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 13
Rank #611 / 1,452
93.9%
Facility 93.9%
CA AVG 74.6%
Rank #204 / 1,313
Sherman Oaks Subtenant LLC And Srg Management LLC1 Bed / 2 Bed
Belmont Village Senior Living Westwood
IL
AL
MC
Los Angeles (Westwood)
240
Facility 240
CA AVG 103
Rank #94 / 1,492
Yes
50
Facility 50
CA AVG 57
Rank #1,216 / 1,887
19
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #758 / 1,387
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #478 / 1,433
19
Facility 19
CA AVG 13
Rank #387 / 1,452
73.3%
Facility 73.3%
CA AVG 74.6%
Rank #717 / 1,313
Belmont Village Westwood Tnnt And Belmont Village LPStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Courtyard Terrace
IL
Expressway Sacramento
40
Facility 40
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,054 / 1,492
No
75
Facility 75
CA AVG 57
Rank #511 / 1,887
9
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #442 / 1,387
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 13
Rank #133 / 1,452
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 74.6%
Rank #1 / 1,313
Cimino Care Mangement, Inc-
La Costa Glen
IL
AL
CCRC
MC
NH
SNF
Carlsbad
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,166 / 1,492
No
25
Facility 25
CA AVG 57
Rank #1,619 / 1,887
4
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,387
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 13
Rank #526 / 1,452
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 74.6%
Rank #1 / 1,313
Dna Swagerty, Inc-

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Overview of Coterie Cathedral Hill

At Coterie Cathedral Hill, one will find a lifestyle built on luxury, wellness, and purpose. A luxury senior living offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care, Coterie Cathedral Hill in San Francisco is all about up-scale quality of service. The atmosphere of enhanced quality living is instantly felt when you step into community grounds. An elevated lifestyle is the goal of the senior living community, ensuring that residents can thrive and continue nurturing themselves as individuals in a warm and welcoming environment. In San Francisco, Coterie Cathedral Hill offers an unmatched level of care that redefines the luxury quality of living we know today. 

Coterie Cathedral Hills strive to nourish your well-being with its wellness programs and fitness activities. Luxury appliances fill the magnificent rooms of every room and facility in the building. Located in a wonderful location, residents can appreciate the iconic views of San Francisco through their windows or their expansive rooftop terrace. Their outdoor common area is spacious and built with outdoor heaters that allow for engaging activities all year round.

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Atria Del Rey

8825 Base Line Rd, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Overview of Atria Del Rey

Atria Del Rey is a beautifully maintained, pet-friendly senior living community in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. The community provides memory care, assisted living, and independent living services, guaranteeing a thorough level of care catered to the requirements of its residents. The committed team offers round-the-clock support, including emergency alarm systems, concierge services, and regular social, cultural, educational, and physical activity schedules.

To provide its residents with a lively and satisfying environment, Atria Del Rey features excellent amenities, such as a salon, library, putting green, and fitness center. Residents can also enjoy walking trails, a game area, an outdoor grilling courtyard, off-site pool rights, and private dining are all available to residents. Furthermore, Wi-Fi is available throughout the community, as well as housekeeping and linen service, scheduled transportation, and on-site worship services.

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Atria Palm Desert

44-300 San Pascual Ave, Palm Desert, CA 92260
Overview of Atria Palm Desert

Indulge in the beauty of Atria Palm Desert, a paradisal senior living community located at San Pascual Avenue, Palm Desert, CA providing assisted living and independent living. With the seniors’ welfare in mind, the community features well-designed floor plans including studio and one-bedroom apartments with balconies, kitchenettes, walk-in closets, and housekeeping services. The community forges meaningful connections with trusted partners to ensure that seniors receive better care plans featuring occupational, physical, and speech therapies.

Atria Palm Desert fosters a warm and welcoming environment, conducting exciting and engaging activities and programs. The community ensures a maintenance-free lifestyle, providing care and assistance 24/7. Prioritizing its residents’ dietary needs and preferences, the community serves different meal options including vegetarian options alongside three chef-prepared healthy meals daily. The pet-friendly community includes a library, a fitness center, a salon and spa, a cognitive learning center, an outdoor dining space and grill, a resident garden, a courtyard, a hot tub, and an outdoor swimming pool for the seniors’ leisure and wellness.

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Overview of The Remington Club Health Center

The Remington Club Health Center is located on Hierba Drive in the Rancho Bernardo neighborhood of northeastern San Diego, close to local parks, shopping, and Lake Hodges. Jointly operated by Snh Cal Tenant LLC and Wellquest Ca 2 LLC with Ryan Golze as administrator, the two-story building offers independent living, assisted living, and outpatient therapy.

The facility has 140 beds with studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans available. The surrounding area holds a walk score of 66, so some errands can be done on foot while other trips require a short drive.

Residents have access to an outdoor pool, a fitness center, a library, a movie theater, an on-site salon and barbershop, a cocktail lounge, and a private dining room. Daily services include room cleaning, local transit, and scheduled exercise and recreational programs. Pets are welcome on campus.

Interested individuals and family members can contact the Hierba Drive front desk to ask about open floor plans, review pricing, or schedule a visit.

Contact The Remington Club Health Center

Overview of Auburn Ravine Terrace

Auburn Ravine Terrace is a top-rated 55+ independent living community in Auburn, CA, that has thoughtfully furnished one- and two-bedroom apartments. Prioritizing older adults’ comfort and safety, the community continuously promotes a lively and welcoming environment with its resort-style amenities. With on-site management, maintenance, and concierge services, residents can maintain their independence with ease. The community strives to enrich residents’ living experiences by combining modern convenience and stunning scenery.

Light exercises and themed events provide residents with more opportunities to interact with friends and maintain an active lifestyle. A library, a spacious courtyard, and a business center are among the communal amenities that residents can use for recreation and wellness. Overlooking the majestic Sierra Nevada foothills with bus stops and local amenities nearby, residents can relax and have easy access to their needs. As one of the trusted choices for senior living in California, this independent living community ensures older adults can thrive in retirement.

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Meridian at Laguna Hills

24552 Paseo De Valencia, Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Overview of Meridian at Laguna Hills

A proud member of the Aura Collection of Communities, Meridian at Laguna Hills is the premier choice in the city that many families and adults prefer because of its unwavering commitment to exceed expectations. Built on luxury, warmth, and comfort, the 55+ retirement home strives to boost individual confidence and enhance hassle-free living. Meridian at Laguna Hills is committed to delivering an enriching lifestyle that redefines luxury senior living experience in resort-style surroundings.

The retirement home strive to empower and support each individual with a list of amenities and services that make a comfortable and secure environment for the seamless blend of freedom and assistance. Residents are guaranteed to learn, grow, and connect through the comprehensive amenities and services, such as a patio, a swimming pool, a putting green, individualized care plans, personalized culinary experience, and exciting recreational activities in a vibrant SoCal community.

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Overview of The Village at Sherman Oaks

Experience an exceptional stay with The Village at Sherman Oaks, located in Sherman Oaks, California. This elegant senior living community offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. The community is dedicated to elevating a next level of senior living. Spacious, cozy, and pet-friendly accommodations are available for a resort-style stay. In terms of memory care, it offers the Enliven Memory Care which is built on the foundation of love and is patient-centered providing creative and engaging experiences.

With its top-tier amenities and services, residents can enjoy zestfit group classes, book and walking clubs, wine tastings, ping pong instruments, chef-led interactive cooking demos, lifelong learning seminars, concerts and social happy hours, gardening classes, and philanthropic opportunities. At the Village of Sherman Oaks, seniors are guaranteed an experience worth remembering.

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Overview of Belmont Village Senior Living Westwood

Settled in the vibrant city of Los Angeles, CA, Belmont Village Senior Living Westwood is a thriving senior living community, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. The community provides inviting accommodations, ranging from studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments. Featuring their enriching memory care programs, the community ensures residents in various stages of memory loss are given the right care and support with dynamic programming and mental training.

At Belmont Village Senior Living Westwood, residents are invested in and catered to with a professionally managed fitness center offering on-site therapy services, a licensed nurse and well-trained team on-site 24/7. Residents also enjoy carefully crafted menus featuring fresh ingredients and homestyle meals. With planned social activities, a wide array of amenities, and a compassionate care team, the community guarantees residents a thrilling retirement experience.

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Courtyard Terrace

3408 Alta Arden Expressway, Sacramento, CA 95825
Overview of Courtyard Terrace

Courtyard Terrace is an independent living community in Sacramento, California. Independent living provides private living with community services rather than daily care, so it suits adults who can manage personal care without routine assistance. With 40 beds, the community has a smaller setting where staff and residents get to know each other.

Residents can choose one bedroom or two bedroom apartments, with the larger layout suiting a couple moving together. A recreation room provides an indoor space for activities, while the private courtyard offers outdoor space within the community. The area has a Walk Score of 75, making it very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Magda Luis serves as administrator, and Cimino Care Mangement operates the community.

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Overview of La Costa Glen

Experience senior living to its fullest with La Costa Glen Retirement Community. Situated in coastal Carlsbad, CA, this community offers a premier Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) experience. With a variety of living options, from single-story homes to spacious apartments, each resident is designed to fit diverse preferences while offering comfort, style, and ease of living. Residents can enjoy peace of mind with priority access to a health center located nearby, making it a thoughtful choice for retirement.

At La Costa Glen, an active and fulfilling lifestyle is at the heart of every day. The community provides an impressive array of resort-style amenities, including lush gardens, elegant dining spaces, and a wellness center. Residents can immerse themselves in endless activities such as cultural outings and social events, all thoughtfully arranged to enhance connection and enrich daily living. Embrace a retirement where everything is in place for relaxation, adventure, and lasting memories.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
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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 648 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.