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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.
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.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
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.
Gardens at Northridge
IL
AL
MC
RC
Northridge
135
Facility 135
CA AVG 168
Rank #224 / 409
Yes
62
Facility 62
CA AVG 59
Rank #314 / 638
A-27
19
Facility 19
CA AVG 13
Rank #290 / 391
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 398
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 15
Rank #322 / 402
63.7%
Facility 63.7%
CA AVG 71.7%
Rank #255 / 361
-Pacifica Devonshire LLC' Devonshire Mgr LLC-
Ararat Home of Los Angeles
IL
AL
NH
SNF
Mission Hills
186
Facility 186
CA AVG 168
Rank #108 / 409
No
27
Facility 27
CA AVG 59
Rank #550 / 638
A-10
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #111 / 391
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 398
34
Facility 34
CA AVG 15
Rank #33 / 402
--Ararat Home Of Los Angeles, Inc-
Fresno Senior Living
IL
AL
RC
Fresno
100
Facility 100
CA AVG 168
Rank #286 / 409
Yes
46
Facility 46
CA AVG 59
Rank #452 / 638
B-26
17
Facility 17
CA AVG 13
Rank #272 / 391
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #118 / 398
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 15
Rank #338 / 402
50.0%
Facility 50.0%
CA AVG 71.7%
Rank #322 / 361
CHsre-Pacifica I Trs Gp LLC, Gp Of Hsre Et Al1 Bed / 2 Bed
Westmont of La Mesa
IL
AL
MC
La Mesa
164
Facility 164
CA AVG 168
Rank #149 / 409
Yes
57
Facility 57
CA AVG 59
Rank #365 / 638
B-39
24
Facility 24
CA AVG 13
Rank #324 / 391
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #239 / 398
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 15
Rank #265 / 402
72.0%
Facility 72.0%
CA AVG 71.7%
Rank #191 / 361
-Westmont Mgr Gp LLC, Gp Of Lm Ops LP And Westmont LvngStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Channing House
IL
AL
NH
SNF
Palo Alto (University South)
264
Facility 264
CA AVG 168
Rank #54 / 409
No
96
Facility 96
CA AVG 59
Rank #15 / 638
C12
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #63 / 391
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 3
Rank #279 / 398
-
81.1%
Facility 81.1%
CA AVG 71.7%
Rank #109 / 361
A+Channing House-
Prairie City Landing
IL
AL
MC
-
200
Facility 200
CA AVG 168
Rank #86 / 409
Yes
68
Facility 68
CA AVG 59
Rank #267 / 638
A-10
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #63 / 391
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #118 / 398
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 15
Rank #240 / 402
--Shi-III Prairie City Landing Owner, LLC-
The Windham by Cogir
IL
AL
Fresno
88
Facility 88
CA AVG 168
Rank #322 / 409
Yes
51
Facility 51
CA AVG 59
Rank #415 / 638
C17
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #87 / 391
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 3
Rank #302 / 398
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 15
Rank #240 / 402
87.5%
Facility 87.5%
CA AVG 71.7%
Rank #58 / 361
-Cadence Sl Windham Frsno LLC And Cap Ix-Windham LLCStudio / Cottage / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Ivy Park at Cerritos
IL
AL
Cerritos
163
Facility 163
CA AVG 168
Rank #150 / 409
Yes
47
Facility 47
CA AVG 59
Rank #444 / 638
C+41
30
Facility 30
CA AVG 13
Rank #349 / 391
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 3
Rank #279 / 398
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 15
Rank #225 / 402
86.5%
Facility 86.5%
CA AVG 71.7%
Rank #65 / 361
-Cerritos Subtenant LP And Oakmont Mgmt. Group LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
West Park Senior Living
IL
AL
MC
RC
San Dimas
200
Facility 200
CA AVG 168
Rank #86 / 409
Yes
33
Facility 33
CA AVG 59
Rank #529 / 638
B-20
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #165 / 391
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #118 / 398
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 15
Rank #338 / 402
54.5%
Facility 54.5%
CA AVG 71.7%
Rank #301 / 361
-Pacifica Rancho Park LP/West Park Mgr LLCStudio / 1 Bed
Belmont Village Senior Living Sabre Springs
IL
AL
MC
RC
San Diego (Sabre Springs)
184
Facility 184
CA AVG 168
Rank #114 / 409
Yes
29
Facility 29
CA AVG 59
Rank #542 / 638
C+69
29
Facility 29
CA AVG 13
Rank #347 / 391
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 3
Rank #341 / 398
14
Facility 14
CA AVG 15
Rank #159 / 402
81.5%
Facility 81.5%
CA AVG 71.7%
Rank #106 / 361
-Belmont Village Sabre Spr Tnnt & LP And Belmont ThreeStudio / 1 Bed

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Gardens at Northridge

17650 Devonshire St, Northridge, CA 91325
Overview of Gardens at Northridge

Gardens at Northridge offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Northridge, California. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while the resident keeps a private 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. Respite care is available for a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Several care levels are available within the same community, which may suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move to a different setting. Outdoor options include a rooftop deck, patio, and gardens. The library and game room offer places for reading and games, while chef prepared meals are served in an elegant dining room and religious services are held on site. Pets are allowed, so a resident may be able to bring one when moving into a pet friendly apartment. A Walk Score of 62 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach certain nearby destinations independently. Lisa Villasenor serves as the administrator.

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Ararat Home of Los Angeles

15105 Mission Hills Road, Mission Hills, CA 91345
Overview of Ararat Home of Los Angeles

Ararat Home of Los Angeles offers nursing home, assisted living, independent living, and skilled nursing in Mission Hills, CA. Nursing home and skilled nursing provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while assisted living helps with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while the resident keeps an apartment. Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care, so the range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time without leaving the community.

The home has 186 beds and opened in 1949. Housing includes studio and one-bedroom options: a studio provides one private space, while a one-bedroom layout separates the living and sleeping areas.

Meals include continental cuisine and Armenian favorites such as herisseh, dolma, kufte, and beoreg, along with homemade soups and pastries. A chapel and religious services allow residents to worship within the community, while rehabilitation services and short-term rehab support temporary recovery rather than a long-term stay. Rita Noravian serves as the administrator.

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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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Overview of Westmont of La Mesa

Enjoy various levels of care in a resort-style setting with Westmont of La Mesa, an excellent senior living community that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. Featuring stunning, private apartments and a team of reliable and competent care professionals, the community ensures its residents are able to successfully age in place. Residents here are offered the right amount of care and support, including assistance with their daily living activities or compassionate memory support.

The community handles residents’ chores to give them more time for enjoyable pursuits, including the community’s vibrant activities and events. Delicious meals are served daily with accommodations for residents’ unique tastes and dietary preferences. Various amenities, such as a heated pool, fitness center, bistro, theater, and therapy services are also offered to make residents’ living experience more fun and enjoyable.

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Overview of Channing House

Channing House offers nursing home, assisted living, independent living, and skilled nursing in Palo Alto, California. Nursing home and skilled nursing include licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while the resident keeps an apartment. Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care.

The range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since moving between care levels can happen without leaving the community or starting over socially. Located in the University South neighborhood, Channing House opened in 1964. It has 264 beds, placing it among larger communities with more residents, staff, and usually more programming.

Residents can take part in classes, fitness, and wellness offerings within the community. A Walk Score of 96 places the area in the walker’s paradise band, where daily errands do not require a car, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Rehabilitation services are also available through the community’s care offerings.

Yadira Aldana serves as the administrator. Channing House may be a good fit for someone who wants private or apartment living now, with access to assisted living, nursing home, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation services if care needs increase.

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Overview of Prairie City Landing

Prairie City Landing is an assisted living, independent living, and memory care community in Folsom, CA. Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. All three care levels are available here. That may suit a resident whose needs could grow over time and who might move between care levels without leaving the community.

The community has 200 beds. Cheryl K Martin serves as the administrator, and Shi-Iii Prairie City Landing Owner operates the community. An area Walk Score of 68 places it in the somewhat walkable band, so some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may still get out independently for nearby needs. Pets are allowed. Residents can keep a pet with them. Dining includes diverse, changing menus of made-from-scratch offerings served in three venues, giving residents multiple settings for meals.

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Overview of The Windham by Cogir

Residing in the stunning 10 acres of land in East Spruce Avenue, Fresno, CA, The Windham by Cogir is a remarkable senior living community that offers assisted living and independent living. Live comfortably and safely with cozy and well-thought-of floor plans including, studio, one-, and two-bedroom cottages and apartments. Seniors and their loved ones may let go of their worries knowing a respectful and well-trained team attends to their needs and aspirations.

With several exclusive programs the ARIA Arts Program, IN-TUNE Fitness, Furtissimo, and the Cadence Life Enrichment Program, the community encourages residents to maintain an active lifestyle. Form meaningful connections and explore new ideas through interactions with fellow residents and the team. Committed to ensuring seniors’ well-being, the community also prepares healthy and delicious meals that satisfy their dietary needs and tastes. Spend your golden years fabulously surrounded by ethereal landscapes and peaceful walking paths in The Windham by Cogir.

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Ivy Park at Cerritos

11000 New Falcon Way, Cerritos, CA 90703
Overview of Ivy Park at Cerritos

Enhancing seniors’ quality of life, Ivy Park at Cerritos located in New Falcon Way, Cerritos, CA, is a paradisal senior living community offering assisted living and retirement living. The community features a wide range of floor plans including private studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom suites. Ivy Park at Cerritos values the independence and freedom of its residents, providing them with care and assistance tailored to their specific needs and preferences.

Ivy Park at Cerritos empowers its residents and conducts social and educational programs to keep them engaged and learning. Residents enjoy all-day dining in Vine at Ivy Restaurant. The pet-friendly community is equipped with wondrous amenities including a library, a full-service salon, an activity studio, barbeque areas for gatherings, an ethereal community park and luscious rose garden, and peaceful walking paths and outdoor lounges for the residents’ enjoyment and convenience.

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West Park Senior Living

801 Cypress Way, San Dimas, CA 91773
Overview of West Park Senior Living

Tucked in the charming eastern outskirts of Los Angeles, in San Dimas, California, West Park Senior Living offers a distinctive blend of independent and assisted living services. This community radiates character, providing residents with a unique and vibrant experience. The allure of West Park lies not only in its luxurious amenities but also in its genuine sense of community. Here, residents can relish the ease of living, surrounded by breathtaking outdoor spaces, complemented by the reassurance of round-the-clock staff availability.

Within the community, residents are treated to an array of upscale features, including walk-in closets and state-of-the-art emergency alert systems, ensuring both comfort and safety. The community’s vibrant atmosphere is complemented by a wealth of services, from meticulous housekeeping and laundry services to exquisite restaurant-style dining. Engaging social activities and invigorating fitness classes are woven into the fabric of daily life, fostering a sense of belonging and fulfillment. Moreover, West Park Senior Living enjoys a strategic location, offering easy access to delightful restaurants and healthcare centers.

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Overview of Belmont Village Senior Living Sabre Springs

Overlooking the beautiful views of the valleys and foothills of North County, Belmont Village Senior Living Sabre Springs is a blissful senior living community in San Diego, CA, offering independent living, assisted living and memory care. Here, residents enjoy inviting living spaces with a variety of floor plans to choose from, including studios and one-bedroom floor plans. A licensed nurse and well-trained team on-site 24/7 helps residents keep their peace of mind, knowing that assistance is available whenever they need it.

Dedicated to providing its residents everything they need to thrive holistically, the community offers a professionally managed fitness center with on-site therapy services, researched-backed memory care program, and a vibrant social activity calendar. Residents stay nourished with chef-prepared meals based on their dietary preferences and needs. Amenities include a swimming pool, putting green, walking paths, a bistro, salon services, and Wi-Fi access, ensuring residents will never run out of things to do.

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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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Independent Living in California at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 59/ 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: 168The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in California. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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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.