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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. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. 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.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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.
Canyon Villas
IL
AL
HOS
RC
San Diego (Clairemont)
133
Facility 133
CA AVG 103
Rank #430 / 1,492
No
65
Facility 65
CA AVG 57
Rank #796 / 1,887
18
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 13
Rank #845 / 1,387
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #478 / 1,433
35
Facility 35
CA AVG 13
Rank #52 / 1,452
68.4%
Facility 68.4%
CA AVG 74.6%
Rank #838 / 1,313
-San Diego Christian Foundation-
Cogir of Vallejo Hills
IL
AL
Vallejo (Somerset Highlands)
80
Facility 80
CA AVG 103
Rank #804 / 1,492
Yes
20
Facility 20
CA AVG 57
Rank #1,679 / 1,887
14
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 13
Rank #716 / 1,387
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #724 / 1,433
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 13
Rank #797 / 1,452
58.8%
Facility 58.8%
CA AVG 74.6%
Rank #1,080 / 1,313
A+Welltower Cogir Tenant LLC And Cogir Mngt Usa Inc1 Bed / 2 Bed
Rosewood
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Bakersfield (Kern City)
220
Facility 220
CA AVG 103
Rank #109 / 1,492
Yes
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 57
Rank #1,586 / 1,887
21
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #758 / 1,387
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,094 / 1,433
52
Facility 52
CA AVG 13
Rank #5 / 1,452
70.0%
Facility 70.0%
CA AVG 74.6%
Rank #801 / 1,313
-Humangood & Humangood NorcalStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Lake Park Senior Living
IL
AL
NH
RC
Oakland
275
Facility 275
CA AVG 103
Rank #65 / 1,492
Yes
97
Facility 97
CA AVG 57
Rank #29 / 1,887
62
39
Facility 39
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,306 / 1,387
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,186 / 1,452
47.3%
Facility 47.3%
CA AVG 74.6%
Rank #1,223 / 1,313
-Lake Merritt Senior Living LLC And Calson Care OaklandStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Gardens
IL
AL
MC
Yuba City
49
Facility 49
CA AVG 103
Rank #990 / 1,492
Yes
90
Facility 90
CA AVG 57
Rank #153 / 1,887
10
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #442 / 1,387
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #724 / 1,433
23
Facility 23
CA AVG 13
Rank #287 / 1,452
59.2%
Facility 59.2%
CA AVG 74.6%
Rank #1,074 / 1,313
-Fremont-Rideout Health Group And United Com-Serve-
Fresno Senior Living
IL
AL
RC
Fresno
100
Facility 100
CA AVG 103
Rank #636 / 1,492
Yes
46
Facility 46
CA AVG 57
Rank #1,305 / 1,887
26
17
Facility 17
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,056 / 1,387
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #478 / 1,433
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,186 / 1,452
50.0%
Facility 50.0%
CA AVG 74.6%
Rank #1,169 / 1,313
CHsre-Pacifica I Trs Gp LLC, Gp Of Hsre Et Al1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Oaks at Paso Robles
IL
AL
MC
Paso Robles
120
Facility 120
CA AVG 103
Rank #509 / 1,492
Yes
46
Facility 46
CA AVG 57
Rank #1,305 / 1,887
32
24
Facility 24
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,181 / 1,387
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,156 / 1,433
18
Facility 18
CA AVG 13
Rank #416 / 1,452
70.0%
Facility 70.0%
CA AVG 74.6%
Rank #801 / 1,313
A+Paso Robles Gp LLC And Westmont Living IncStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Marymount Villa
IL
AL
HOS
MC
RC
San Leandro (Old San Leandro)
99
Facility 99
CA AVG 103
Rank #663 / 1,492
No
95
Facility 95
CA AVG 57
Rank #61 / 1,887
58
34
Facility 34
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,281 / 1,387
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,203 / 1,433
21
Facility 21
CA AVG 13
Rank #325 / 1,452
94.9%
Facility 94.9%
CA AVG 74.6%
Rank #191 / 1,313
-Marymount Villa, LLC1 Bed / 2 Bed
Brookdale Valley View
IL
AL
CCRC
MC
NH
SNF
Garden Grove (West Garden Grove)
160
Facility 160
CA AVG 103
Rank #264 / 1,492
Yes
76
Facility 76
CA AVG 57
Rank #481 / 1,887
30
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 13
Rank #950 / 1,387
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,094 / 1,433
27
Facility 27
CA AVG 13
Rank #186 / 1,452
39.4%
Facility 39.4%
CA AVG 74.6%
Rank #1,276 / 1,313
-Summerville At Cobbco Inc And Emeritus CorporationStudio / Suite
Atria Willow Glen
IL
AL
MC
RC
San Jose (Dry Creek)
63
Facility 63
CA AVG 103
Rank #928 / 1,492
Yes
34
Facility 34
CA AVG 57
Rank #1,505 / 1,887
20
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 13
Rank #809 / 1,387
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #724 / 1,433
27
Facility 27
CA AVG 13
Rank #186 / 1,452
69.8%
Facility 69.8%
CA AVG 74.6%
Rank #814 / 1,313
-Wg Willow Glen Sh LP And Atria Management Co LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Overview of Canyon Villas

Where Vonda Boller serves as administrator, Canyon Villas is a multi-care senior living community in San Diego’s Clairemont neighborhood. It delivers assisted living, independent living, respite care, and hospice services under San Diego Christian Foundation’s operation. Operating for 35 years, the home maintains 133 apartments, with current occupancy near 68 percent.

The location on Balboa Avenue offers a somewhat walkable neighborhood environment, with a Walk Score of 65, meaning some daily errands can be done on foot while others demand a quick drive. The surrounding area offers a blend of nearby conveniences and parks.

State inspections have targeted care documentation and resident care practices, particularly around medication administration recordkeeping, timely assistance with personal care needs, and emergency preparedness protocols. Canyon Villas has addressed the flagged areas through correction plans.

An on-site visit by families considering Canyon Villas is valuable to tour the available room options, meet the staff, and discuss the specific services and support available within each care level offered.

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Overview of Cogir of Vallejo Hills

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.

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Rosewood

1301 New Stine Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93309
Overview of Rosewood

Spend your golden years at Rosewood, an esteemed life plan community nestled near Sundale Country Club in Bakersfield, CA, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Residents can ease their worries with a kind and highly trained team attending to their needs around the clock. As part of a non-profit organization, the community prioritizes residents’ safety and well-being.

Residents will not feel lonely with a carefully curated calendar of exciting events and engaging programs that highlight residents’ interests and capabilities. Mealtimes promote social interactions and satisfy dietary needs with delightful and healthy dining options. The community ensures residents live a blissful retirement with its extensive amenities and a wide range of care options.

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Lake Park Senior Living

1850 Alice St, Oakland, CA 94612
Overview of Lake Park Senior Living

Experience vibrant living at Lake Park Senior Living in Oakland, CA, where personalized care meets endless opportunities for joy and independence. Specializing in assisted living, independent living, and respite care, this community features 55+ active adult apartments, including an entire floor dedicated to assisted living. Residents can choose from spacious one- and two-bedroom apartments, as well as cozy alcoves, ensuring a perfect fit for every lifestyle.

With a serene and inspiring indoor setting, you’ll have endless options to have fun, make friends, and relax. The best part? You or your loved one can rest easy, knowing there’s a plan in place in case their needs change in the future. This community offers the perfect balance of independence and support, ensuring residents can manage daily activities with dignity and ease. With a wide array of services and amenities, life here is enjoyable, fulfilling, active, and worry-free.

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The Gardens

840 Washington Avenue, Yuba City, CA 95991
Overview of The Gardens
The Gardens at Springfield is a senior living community in Springfield, MO. It offers Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care services. The community is committed to providing a comfortable and enriching lifestyle for seniors.

Contact The Gardens

Fresno Senior Living

1715 E Alluvial Ave, Fresno, CA 93720
Overview of Fresno Senior Living

Fresno Senior Living is an independent living, assisted living, and memory care home with an exquisite environment guaranteed to make residents feel welcome in their friendly atmosphere. Whatever you seek, the community is ready to help and deliver it. Fresno Senior Living is an elegant community that ensures the highest level of trust and dedication of the staff, providing quality care and service to every resident– which families have recognized time and time again. 

Fresno Senior Living’s lifestyle is centered on the comfort and flexibility of its residents; through residential assisted living amenities and services such as housekeeping, laundry, social events, recreational activities, fitness classes, medication management, and transportation. The senior living community provides a life of amenities and services that creates a comfortable and secure environment for residents.

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The Oaks at Paso Robles

526 S River Rd, Paso Robles, CA 93446
Overview of The Oaks at Paso Robles

Overlooking the tranquil grounds of Paso Robles, CA, The Oaks at Paso Robles is a reliable senior living community that offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care. The community promotes a vibrant and inviting environment, ensuring residents’ needs and preferences are well-cared for. With specially designed and pet-friendly amenities, residents can rest assured of living a relaxing and secure retirement.

Residents are empowered to live an active and socially engaged retirement through a well-thought-of calendar of recreational activities and wellness programs. Here, residents enjoy mealtimes at their pace with delicious and healthy meals provided to meet their dietary needs and tastes. The Oaks at Paso Robles is a good place for those aiming to maximize their independence without daily hassles.

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Marymount Villa

345 Davis St #2795, San Leandro, CA 94577
Overview of Marymount Villa

Surrounded by convenient local amenities in San Leandro, CA, Marymount Villa is a blissful community that offers a wide range of care options, including assisted living, independent living, memory care, hospice care, and respite care. Residents ease their worries with a respectful and highly trained team attending to their needs 24/7. The community also handles the housekeeping, laundry, and other day-to-day activities, providing them with more time to do the things they truly enjoy.

With a jam-packed calendar of fun activities and engaging programs, residents are encouraged to interact with their surroundings and gain meaningful experiences. Delight with delicious and healthy meals catering to their dietary needs and preferences. Medication management and coordination of medical services are also provided for residents’ convenience. The community is great for those looking for different levels of care, especially with its comprehensive care and beautifully designed amenities.

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Overview of Brookdale Valley View

Brookdale Valley View, nestled in 5900 Chapman Avenue in Garden Grove, California, extends exceptional assisted living services in a vibrant community setting. With a focus on providing quality care, genuine relationships, and time for residents to enjoy their retirement, Brookdale Valley View is committed to meeting the individual needs of each resident. The community offers personalized assistance with daily tasks such as housekeeping, meals, bathing, dressing, and medication reminders.

Residents can enjoy a variety of amenities, including a fully stocked library, game room, beauty parlor, patio, and courtyard. With three different apartment floor plans to choose from, residents can find the perfect space to call their own, complete with a private balcony or patio and plenty of natural light. Their health and wellness programs are designed to help residents stay fit and active. The B-Fit exercise program offers a fun social exercise experience, while transportation services to doctors’ appointments and fitness classes are also available. Thanks to Brookdale Valley View’s focus on holistic wellness, your loved one can live life to the fullest.

Contact Brookdale Valley View

Overview of Atria Willow Glen

Nestled in the heart of San Jose, California, Atria Willow Glen stands as the pinnacle of excellence. Offering a wide range of living options, including memory care apartments, assisted living apartments, and independent living floor plans, Atria Willow Glen caters to the unique needs and preferences of each resident.
Take a dip in the heated pools, enjoy a trip to the on-site barbershop, or unwind in the center media room.

Life at Atria Willow Glen is nothing short of amazing. With a calendar full of engaging activities, residents have endless opportunities to socialize, learn, and explore their passions. Delight in the culinary experience, as fresh seasonal ingredients are thoughtfully prepared to create delightful meals each day. The comprehensive emergency response plans ensure that the facility is meticulously maintained and provides a safe environment for all residents.

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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.