Page 13 of Best Independent Living in California

Overview of The Peninsula Regent

The Peninsula Regent provides assisted living and independent living in San Mateo, CA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps a private living space; Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Having both care types can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time without requiring a move to a different community.

The community has 435 beds, making it a larger setting with more residents and staff, along with more programming. Housing includes one bedroom and two bedroom layouts. A two bedroom option can suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion. Pets are allowed, so residents may keep a pet in the community.

A Walk Score of 95 places the area in a walker’s paradise, where daily errands do not require a car. A resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Martin Herter serves as administrator, and Bass Inc and Pacific Retirement Services operate the community.

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Starting Price $5,776/Month Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

Peacefully nestled near Hart Park in Orange, CA, Park Plaza is a distinct community that offers independent living and assisted living. With beautifully furnished and cozy studio and one-bedroom floor plans, residents are guaranteed comfort and familiarity. A compassionate and highly trained team provides top-notch care tailored to residents’ special needs around the clock.

A carefully curated calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs is conducted, encouraging residents to live actively and make new friends. Three delicious and healthy meals are served daily to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Residents also enjoy a maintenance-free living with the community’s weekly housekeeping, laundry, and transportation services. The community’s state-of-the-art amenities and welcoming setting create the ideal setting for a blissful retirement.

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$5,050/Month Pricing updated on October 12th, 2026

Overview of Cogir of North Bay

Cogir of North Bay offers assisted living and independent living in Vallejo, CA. In assisted living, residents receive help with daily tasks while remaining in a private apartment; Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Having both care levels can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time without requiring a move to another community.

The community has 83 beds and offers studio, one bedroom, and two bedroom residences. These layouts give individuals and couples options suited to living alone or together. The starting price is $5,350 per month. Respite care is also available for a short stay, which can give a family caregiver time to travel or recover.

A Walk Score of 47 places the area in a setting where most errands require a car or a ride. Transportation is available. Residents can use the salon, barber, spa, garden, patio, movie theater, and raised garden beds, and pets are allowed as well. Monthly activities include themed adventures, knitting circles, word games, and tea parties, alongside signature programs such as Forever Fit, Memories in Motion, and Virtual Voyages. Rehabilitation services and religious services are available. Davina Barker serves as the administrator, and Welltower Cogir Tenant and Cogir Mngt Usa operate the community.

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$3,995/Month Pricing updated on October 12th, 2026

Overview of Brookdale Anaheim

Located in Anaheim, California, Brookdale Anaheim is an exceptional senior living community that provides memory care and assisted living. The community ensures round-the-clock care and assistance from a skilled and compassionate team. Brookdale Anaheim offers elegant and spacious apartments, including a studio, alcove, and one-bedroom apartment. With their B-Fit exercise program, residents enjoy a fun social exercise experience curated based on the latest research on senior fitness.

Brookdale Anaheim emphasizes the well-being of its residents, delivering the utmost care and assistance to its residents. Encouraging a warm and welcoming environment, the seniors enjoy activities and programs with other residents. The community offers personalized care plans and serves delicious and healthy meals to satisfy the resident’s dietary needs and preferences. Amenities include a library, a game room, a salon, a community room, a serene garden, and beautifully landscaped grounds.

Overview of Gold Country Senior Living

Gold Country Senior Living in Placerville, CA, delivers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and short-term respite stays. Independent living provides private accommodations alongside communal amenities without personal assistance, while assisted living incorporates help for routines like dressing, bathing, and medication supervision. Secured memory care adds dedicated oversight for residents prone to wandering, and respite options offer temporary placement when primary caregivers need time away.

Offering multiple tiers of support on a single campus lets individuals transition smoothly to higher care levels without relocating or leaving established social circles. Administrator Bonnie Stone manages the 46-bed facility, which is operated by Del Oro Alf. Maintaining a 46-bed capacity creates a smaller residential environment where staff members build familiar relationships with everyone on site.

Residents are permitted to bring pets along when relocating to the community. A walk score of 33 places the neighborhood in a car-dependent location, meaning non-driving residents will need vehicle transport for most errands outside the property.

Interested families can connect with Gold Country Senior Living to check current availability or request a walk-through of the grounds.

Westmont of Chico offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Chico, CA. Assisted living includes help with dressing, bathing, and medication while the resident keeps an apartment. Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

The community has 48 beds. Its smaller size allows staff and residents to get to know each other. Having all three care levels in one community may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since moving between them does not require leaving the community. Housing includes studios, one-bedroom residences, and two-bedroom residences, with a studio providing one private space and a two-bedroom layout accommodating a couple or companion.

Pets are allowed, so residents may keep a pet while living at the community. Cliff Keene serves as the administrator.

Overview of WellQuest of Granite Bay

Nestled along Sierra College Boulevard near Folsom Lake in Granite Bay, CL, WellQuest of Granite Bay is a community offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care to an upscale senior living experience. A wide array of well-appointed and spacious accommodations with several floor plans ranging from studios and one-or-two bedroom apartments that include kitchenettes, private baths, and more. In terms of memory care, WellQuest provides a collaborative team approach that includes input from family members that will be used as a personalized plan for each resident.

With its top-of-the-line amenities and services, residents can enjoy restaurant-style dining, group fitness classes, community calendars and organized activities, in-room dining, personal care services for activities of daily living, and many more. At WellQuest of Granite Bay, seniors can truly enjoy a secure and pleasant living experience.

Having developed and managed the community for over 30 years, Woodbridge Terrace of Irvine is a senior living community in Irvine, California. They offer Assisted Living and Memory Care options where residents can build a legacy, share passions, and live in balance. The attentive and dedicated caregivers understand that every resident has different needs, abilities, and interests and tailor their care to those unique traits. The community provides a full calendar of activities for educational, social, and spiritual growth. Woodbridge Terrace has a bright and inviting Southern California feel, with Mission-style architecture, beautiful courtyards, lush landscaping, and walking paths welcoming you home.

The community is located within the Woodbridge development of Irvine, embodying the simple, relaxing lifestyle with time for friends, activities, and hobbies. With lush lawns, mature trees, and manicured pathways surrounding the community, residents enjoy the beautiful Southern California weather all year. In the Main Dining Room, they serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner from daily menus. In their popular bistro, they offer quick options. The community offers spacious studios, suites, and one-bedroom apartments with kitchenettes, large bathrooms, and plenty of closet space with friendly associates available 24 hours a day. Enjoy a vibrant and energetic lifestyle.

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Starting Price $5,674/Month Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

Overview of Good Samaritan Retirement Home

Good Samaritan Retirement Home offers assisted living, hospice care, and independent living in El Cajon, CA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks, while independent living is for residents who want private living with community services and no daily care.

Hospice care supports residents who need care at the end of life. The community has 110 beds, and respite care is available for short stays, which can give a family caregiver time to travel or recover.

Rehabilitation therapy, services provided in the home, and caregiver support are also available. Residents can access therapy, while families can receive support related to caregiving. Good Samaritan Retirement Home is administered by Susan Sorensen and operated by Chaldean Sisters, Daughters Of Mary Immaculate C. The range of care may suit a resident whose support needs change over time, from independent living to assisted living or hospice care.

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Price range $3,100 - $3,450/Month Pricing updated on July 28th, 2026

Overview of The Courte at Citrus Heights

The Courte at Citrus Heights offers assisted living, independent living and memory care in Citrus Heights, CA. In assisted living, residents receive help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing and medication while keeping their own apartment. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone who may be at risk of wandering.

All three care types are available on one campus. That arrangement suits a resident whose needs may grow over time, since care levels can change without leaving the community or starting over socially. With 48 beds, The Courte at Citrus Heights is a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know each other. Studios and semi-private accommodations give residents the choice of a single private living space or a shared arrangement with a companion.

A Walk Score of 58 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, so some errands can be completed on foot. A resident who no longer drives may still be able to get out independently for those trips. Amy Bollier serves as administrator, and the community is operated by Citrus Heights Memory Care Dev and Sunrise Oaks Mc Pr.