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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. 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. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
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.
Carmel Village at Clovis
IL
AL
HOS
MC
RESC
Clovis
127
Facility 127
CA AVG 103
Rank #467 / 1,492
Yes
79
Facility 79
CA AVG 57
Rank #414 / 1,887
9
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #325 / 1,387
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,156 / 1,433
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #879 / 1,452
85.0%
Facility 85.0%
CA AVG 74.6%
Rank #351 / 1,313
Genclovis LLC And Generations-Ca LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Palo Alto Commons
IL
AL
MC
Palo Alto (Ventura)
250
Facility 250
CA AVG 103
Rank #81 / 1,492
Yes
82
Facility 82
CA AVG 57
Rank #325 / 1,887
29
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #758 / 1,387
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #898 / 1,433
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #972 / 1,452
76.4%
Facility 76.4%
CA AVG 74.6%
Rank #649 / 1,313
Wellquest Palo Alto Tenantco, LLC And Wellquest Et AlStudio / 1 Bed
Linda Valley Assisted Living
IL
Loma Linda
64
Facility 64
CA AVG 103
Rank #918 / 1,492
No
39
Facility 39
CA AVG 57
Rank #1,422 / 1,887
3
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,387
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #724 / 1,433
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 13
Rank #566 / 1,452
79.7%
Facility 79.7%
CA AVG 74.6%
Rank #564 / 1,313
Loma Linda Alf, LLC-
The Avant
IL
AL
MC
Palo Alto (Ventura)
250
Facility 250
CA AVG 103
Rank #81 / 1,492
Yes
82
Facility 82
CA AVG 57
Rank #325 / 1,887
29
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #758 / 1,387
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #898 / 1,433
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #972 / 1,452
76.4%
Facility 76.4%
CA AVG 74.6%
Rank #649 / 1,313
Wellquest Palo Alto Tenantco, LLC And Wellquest Et AlStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Trousdale
IL
AL
MC
Burlingame (Mills Estates)
140
Facility 140
CA AVG 103
Rank #381 / 1,492
Yes
85
Facility 85
CA AVG 57
Rank #262 / 1,887
15
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 13
Rank #716 / 1,387
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,287 / 1,433
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 13
Rank #797 / 1,452
90.7%
Facility 90.7%
CA AVG 74.6%
Rank #253 / 1,313
Peninsula Health Care Dist Fin And Eskaton PropertiesStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Merrill Gardens at Monterey
IL
AL
MC
Monterey
150
Facility 150
CA AVG 103
Rank #312 / 1,492
Yes
53
Facility 53
CA AVG 57
Rank #1,152 / 1,887
18
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 13
Rank #845 / 1,387
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #724 / 1,433
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 13
Rank #698 / 1,452
86.7%
Facility 86.7%
CA AVG 74.6%
Rank #323 / 1,313
Merrill Gardens At Monterey And Merrill Gardens LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Atria Park of Vintage Hills
IL
AL
MC
Temecula (Costain Collection)
143
Facility 143
CA AVG 103
Rank #370 / 1,492
Yes
21
Facility 21
CA AVG 57
Rank #1,672 / 1,887
14
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 13
Rank #809 / 1,387
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #478 / 1,433
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 13
Rank #566 / 1,452
83.2%
Facility 83.2%
CA AVG 74.6%
Rank #492 / 1,313
Ventas Aoc Operating Holdings And Atria Management CoStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Atria Hacienda
IL
AL
MC
RC
Palm Desert
266
Facility 266
CA AVG 103
Rank #69 / 1,492
Yes
75
Facility 75
CA AVG 57
Rank #511 / 1,887
49
39
Facility 39
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,306 / 1,387
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #724 / 1,433
31
Facility 31
CA AVG 13
Rank #97 / 1,452
60.2%
Facility 60.2%
CA AVG 74.6%
Rank #1,050 / 1,313
Wg Hacienda Sh LP And Atria Management Co LLCStudio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Brunswick Village Assisted Living
IL
AL
MC
RC
Grass Valley (Olympia Glade)
100
Facility 100
CA AVG 103
Rank #636 / 1,492
Yes
58
Facility 58
CA AVG 57
Rank #1,009 / 1,887
18
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 13
Rank #845 / 1,387
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 13
Rank #698 / 1,452
59.0%
Facility 59.0%
CA AVG 74.6%
Rank #1,078 / 1,313
Grass Valley Sh, Integral Senior Living Mngt LLCStudio / Suite
Acacia Villas
IL
AL
Fullerton
99
Facility 99
CA AVG 103
Rank #663 / 1,492
No
48
Facility 48
CA AVG 57
Rank #1,257 / 1,887
13
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #589 / 1,387
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 13
Rank #611 / 1,452
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 74.6%
Rank #1 / 1,313
Kairos Management One, LLC-

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Overview of Carmel Village at Clovis

Carmel Village, is a vibrant senior living community nestled in Clovis, CA, offering a harmonious blend of assisted living, independent living, memory care services, and post-acute care. At Carmel Village, residents experience a lifestyle tailored to their needs, where compassionate and personalized 24-hour care is at the core of their well-being. The community’s dedicated staff ensures a helping hand is always within reach, providing support with daily tasks, from morning routines to medication reminders, granting residents and their families peace of mind. The apartments feature convenient kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves.

Carmel Village redefines senior living by offering a headache-free lifestyle, relieving residents from the burdens of housework, yard work, and cooking, unless they choose to indulge their culinary passions. Scheduled transportation, along with on-site amenities like a salon, fitness center, theater, and garden, provides opportunities for social engagement and relaxation. Culinary delights await in the dining room, where residents can enjoy three delicious meals a day, supplemented with snacks, and special dietary menus cater to individual preferences. The community’s Vitality Programming adds a meaningful touch to residents’ lives, offering a variety of activities and events that nurture their physical, social, and intellectual well-being.

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Overview of Palo Alto Commons

Situated in the neighborhood of Palo Alto, CA, Palo Alto Commons is a blissful senior living community that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. A 24-hour care team and licensed nurses are always on standby to attend to residents’ individual needs, including assistance with daily living activities, medication management, and personal care assistance. Residents are provided with a spacious studio, one, and two bedroom apartment for a comfortable living space that fosters a relaxing and restful environment.

The community helps residents live their retirement life to the fullest through its broad array of activities and an abundance of delightful amenities. Residents here benefit from life enrichment programs and various convenient services, including housekeeping, linen services, and scheduled transportation. Amenities, include a fitness center, card room, library, salon, and a fireside lounge that provides relaxing space for gathering with friends or spending some precious time alone.

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Overview of Linda Valley Assisted Living

Linda Valley Assisted Living is an independent living community in Loma Linda, CA. Independent living provides private living with community services rather than daily care, making the community a potential fit for someone who manages their own daily needs.

The community has 64 beds. Elleen Sanchez serves as administrator, and Loma Linda Alf operates the community. A Walk Score of 39 places the area in a car-dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride.

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The Avant

4075 El Camino Way, Palo Alto, CA 94306
Overview of The Avant

Set in the serene neighborhood of Palo Alto, CA, The Avant is an inviting senior living community that offers independent living for active and dynamic residents who wish to continue their independent lifestyle. This pet-friendly community offers 44 luxury apartments with a luxurious resort-style atmosphere, inviting common spaces, and top-notch services. Residents enjoy an unmatched living experience with no maintenance or chores to worry about.

In addition to a variety of convenient services such as housekeeping, laundry, and transportation, the community provides residents with a 24/7 emergency call system for a safe and carefree living environment. A talented culinary team is available to provide residents with delicious and nutritious meals. Residents also enjoy access to a plethora of amenities, including a full calendar of vibrant activities, a heated pool, therapeutic spa, a solarium, media room, cozy lounge, a fitness center, Bocce Ball court, and Table Tennis for an active yet relaxing lifestyle.

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Overview of The Trousdale

The Trousdale is a highly regarded retirement community in Burlingame, CA, that offers comprehensive care options, ranging from independent living to memory care. Promoting a comfortable and welcoming environment, the community ensures older adults can find a home away from home in their later years. Restaurant-style dining, life-enrichment programs, and maintenance services are among the high-quality services offered to improve residents’ quality of life. With its relationship-driven environment, the community ensures residents gain meaningful connections while receiving the utmost attention for their needs through personalized services.

Exercise classes, like Tai Chi and yoga, as well as art activities and social gatherings, provide residents with more opportunities to explore new hobbies and remain active. Pet-friendly spaces, a wellness center, and a cafe bistro ensure residents can relax and freely interact with their surroundings. Located near the San Francisco International Airport, scenic beaches, and state parks, the community has easy access to various local amenities. As one of the finest options for senior living in California, this retirement community ensures older adults have convenient access to higher levels of care.

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Overview of Merrill Gardens at Monterey

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.

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Overview of Atria Park of Vintage Hills

Committed to delivering a vacation-style retirement experience to its residents, Atria Park of Vintage Hills is a luxury senior living community that offers personalized independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. Residents here are provided with stunning and cozy living spaces in a range of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans for a comfortable living environment. Licensed nurses are available 24/7 to offer various assistance, including support with daily living activities, grooming, and medication administration.

Residents are provided with a wide range of activities to keep them engaged, stimulated, and entertained, combined with all-inclusive amenities that contribute to residents’ enjoyment and convenience. Chef-prepared meals are served restaurant-style in the elegant dining room, making sure residents are always full and eating right on time. At Atria Park of Vintage Hills, residents are bound to enjoy the lifestyle they want without stressing about chores and tedious tasks.

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Atria Hacienda

44-600 Monterey Ave, Palm Desert, CA 92260
Overview of Atria Hacienda

Atria Hacienda offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Palm Desert, California. Assisted living includes help with dressing, bathing, and medication while the resident keeps an apartment. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Memory care is secured and includes supervision for someone at risk of wandering, while respite care gives a family a short stay when the usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The community has 266 beds, with studios, suites, one bedroom residences, and two bedroom residences. A studio provides one private space, while a two bedroom layout can work for a couple moving together or for someone who wants a companion. Having several care levels in one community may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since moving between care settings can happen without leaving the community.

A Walk Score of 75 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot. A resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Pets are allowed, so a resident can bring a pet when moving in.

Monique Moreira serves as the administrator. Wg Hacienda Sh LP and Atria Management Co operate the community.

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Overview of Brunswick Village Assisted Living

Nestled in the picturesque lands of Olympia Park Circle, Grass Valley, CA, is the distinguished senior living community of Brunswick Village that focuses on assisted living. Enjoy a relaxing and safe retirement within the serene accommodations of Brunswick Village. The community goes above and beyond to provide the highest quality of care and assistance for seniors to thrive and live to their potential.

Make the most of your day with engaging activities and enjoyable programs carefully curated to highlight interests and strengths. With its vibrant and welcoming environment, residents create unforgettable moments and remain well-versed in their surroundings. Have a delightful dining experience for dietary satisfaction with healthy and tasty meals. Brunswick Village is a fabulous community that strives to provide a haven for seniors to experience the finest retirement.

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Acacia Villas

1620 E. Chapman Avenue, Fullerton, CA 92831
Overview of Acacia Villas

Acacia Villas offers assisted living and independent living in Fullerton, California. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while the resident keeps a private apartment. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care.

Having both care types under one roof may suit someone whose needs change over time. A resident can move between independent living and assisted living without leaving the community. Acacia Villas has 99 beds and is listed at 100% occupancy, meaning all listed beds are occupied.

Residents have access to a clubhouse, gym facilities, a lifestyle park, and a swimming pool for recreation and exercise on site. A fine dining restaurant provides an on-site dining venue. Biometric access control and patrolling guards are listed security features.

Starting prices are listed at R 25 000,00 to R 32 500,00, which gives families an initial budgeting reference, although the available facts do not connect those amounts to specific care levels. Tammy Joo serves as administrator, and Kairos Management One operates the community. A Walk Score of 48 places the area in a car-dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride.

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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 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.