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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 |
Breathe in the fresh air of Locust Drive, Vallejo, CA, with the eminent senior living community of Cogir of Vallejo Hills providing assisted living and independent living. The community features a wide array of well-designed floor plans, ensuring seniors’ utmost comfort and safety. Experience a hassle-free retirement with a kind and experienced team handling the mundane activities and household duties for seniors to enjoy every moment of their independence.
Cogir of Vallejo Hills fosters a warm and welcoming environment, conducting a wide range of energizing activities and engaging programs for seniors’ leisure and wellness. Indulge in healthy and tasty meals served to cater to dietary needs and tastes. With its serene campus surrounded by picturesque landscapes, seniors enjoy a wondrous retirement.
Carlton Senior Living Pleasant Hill – Martinez is an outstanding senior living community in Contra Costa County, Pleasant Hill, CA. offering independent living and assisted living. The community guarantees residents’ safety and security with 24-hour team members availability and emergency call system. Residents are free from the common worries of daily living with housekeeping, cleaning, laundry, maintenance, and utilities handled by a dedicated team within the community.
There’s always something going on with fitness classes, live music, and educational seminars, regularly conducted by the community. Convenient access to onsite physical therapy and invigorating fitness programs for all abilities, ensure residents are always on top of their health and wellness. Exquisite restaurant-style dining is made possible by a culinary team that carefully prepares delicious and health conscious meals.
Pacifica Senior Living Chino Hills graces Chino Hills, California, with its picturesque and lively retirement living community. This community is dedicated to delivering personalized assisted living and memory care options, along with respite care, designed to meet the unique needs of residents. With a compassionate staff available around the clock, they provide residents and their families with the assurance and peace of mind they deserve.
Pacifica Senior Living Chino Hills strives to strike an ideal balance between support and independence, ensuring that residents live fully in a tranquil and vibrant environment. Discover the beauty and vibrancy of their community, where senior residents thrive and enjoy a fulfilling retirement living experience that celebrates individuality and well-being.
The Park at Modesto is a luxury senior living community in Modesto, CA, providing exquisite independent living experience to its residents. The community boasts of its accommodation offerings from studio, and on-to-two bedroom units featuring their own kitchen, living area, private bathrooms, and ample closet space.
The Park at Modesto, as a part of Koelsch Communities also has the same quality amenities and services to offer. Their full services; from their chef-prepared meals, housekeeping and laundry, home repairs, and concierge services, best defines what maintenance-free living feels like. Furthermore, their lifelong learning, travel club, and fitness coaching ensures the residents entertainment, leisure and overall well being.
Situated in San Diego, California, Casa De Las Campanas envisions a vibrant community where residents thrive in a maintenance-free, independent senior living lifestyle. They prioritize individual choice and freedom, fostering an environment where residents can pursue their passions and interests without worry. With a commitment to a complete continuum of care, including assisted living, skilled nursing, memory care, and rehabilitation, Casa ensures residents’ health needs are met seamlessly as they age.
Casa De Las Campanas boasts a range of senior living amenities and facilities to enhance residents’ quality of life. From stylish floor plans with patios or balconies to modern amenities, a residence suits every preference. Additionally, 24/7 nursing supervision, social services, daily activities, routine housekeeping, and salon services keep residents occupied and pampered while maintaining independence. With resources for independent living, senior care services, and community events, Casa provides a supportive and engaging environment where residents thrive.
Have a blissful retirement with the distinguished senior living community of Westmont of Santa Barbara in Goleta, CA, which provides assisted living, independent living, and memory care services. With its commitment to improving residents’ quality of life, the community features purposely built and sophisticated amenities, alongside top-tier care and assistance. Residents have more time to do the things they love with a compassionate and highly trained team caring for their personal needs and household responsibilities.
Here, residents always have something new to learn with a full calendar of enjoyable activities and engaging events that encourage them to maintain an active lifestyle. Delightful and healthy meals are also available throughout the day, ensuring residents have a satisfactory dining experience. Westmont of Santa Barbara doubles its efforts to create a haven where residents thrive and reach their full potential with its state-of-the-art amenities and a trusted community.
A respected senior living community tucked in the peaceful grounds of Stack Ranch Road, Citrus Heights, CA, providing assisted living and independent living. The community features newly refurbished accommodations including studio, one-, and two-bedroom apartments, providing seniors with better comfort and safety than before. With a kind and compassionate team tending to seniors’ needs and aspirations, the community promises exceptional care and assistance for seniors to flourish and reach their full potential.
Boredom has no place in the community with a wide array of fun activities and engaging events orchestrated for seniors’ enjoyment and wellness. The community serves healthy and delicious meals, striving to meet residents’ dietary needs and tastes. With its tranquil campus filled with fabulous amenities and kindhearted community, Cogir of Stock Ranch is a good place for seniors looking for an actively engaged lifestyle accompanied by unparalleled care and support.
Soak in the sun with the idyllic senior living community of Merrill Gardens at Lafayette situated in the tranquil grounds of Second Street, Lafayette, CA, offering assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Cherish personal time within the meticulously crafted and sophisticated residences of Merrill Gardens at Lafayette in variations of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. With care plans tailored to seniors’ needs and aspirations, the community strives to deliver top-tier care and support for them to gain meaningful experiences.
Fostering a bright and friendly environment, Merrill Gardens at Lafayette ensures seniors live an active and blissful lifestyle through engaging activities and exciting programs. Have intimate moments with friends and pamper yourself with the fabulous amenities and serene spaces of the community. Eat well and feel good with well-balanced meals available throughout the day to cater to nutritional needs and preferences. Merrill Gardens at Lafayette is a haven for seniors seeking a peaceful retirement in its beautiful campus.
Sonrisa Senior Living, located in Roseville, CA, is a retirement community offering quality independent living amenities and conveniences to its residents. This senior living community offers spacious studio, and one-to-two bedroom units featuring their own private bathrooms, spacious living rooms, kitchen, walk-in closet, as well as laundry area.
While Sonrisa offers independent living and short-term stay, the residents are still provided 24/7 associate support, housekeeping services, salon and barber services, and building, residence, and grounds maintenance – taking away the time and energy consuming tasks the residents may find stressful.
The Stratford is a distinguished senior community situated in the heart of San Mateo, California. With over 35 years of experience, The Stratford is unwavering in its commitment to providing seniors with top-tier support informed by the latest research and aging theories. With a focus on personalized support, peace of mind, and individualized programs, the community places wellness and well-being at the forefront, allowing seniors to live life on their terms.
Taking a holistic approach to senior care, The Stratford is deeply dedicated to meeting the unique desires and requirements of its seniors. This community seamlessly blends luxury with an unmatched sense of warmth and community. Whether through luxurious condominiums available for purchase, an array of elegant amenities, or an abundance of engaging activities, residents soon discover why they hold The Stratford in such high regard. The Stratford is proudly recognized as the Best Independent Living in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Senior Living ratings for 2023–2024, reaffirming its dedication to excellence in senior living.
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.



















