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Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 640 independent living communities in California using California Department of Social Services (CDSS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank independent living in CA
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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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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 Ccrc1 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 And 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 And 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 And Cogir Management Usa1 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 And Life Care Services LLC1 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 And Cogir Mngt Usa IncStudio / 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 And Cogir Mngt Usa IncStudio / 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 Services1 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 And Chino Hills Mgr LLCStudio / 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 LPStudio / 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 And Cogir Mngt Usa Inc1 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, LLCAlove / 1 Bed
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Overview of Columbus Estates – a Provincial Senior Living Community

Spend your golden years doing the things you love with the blissful senior living community of Columbus Estates tucked in the charming neighborhood of Columbus Street, Bakersfield, CA, specializing in independent living. The community ensures seniors live their daily lives without hassles by providing supportive services. Cherish every moment of your best years with Columbus Estates taking care of the maintenance and other daily chores,

A selection of suites, cottages, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom residences are available to foster a comfortable and safe environment. Moreover, the community features extensive amenities including a bistro area, an activity room, a library, and a country store for residents to maintain an active and happy lifestyle. Delight with healthy and tasty meals that cater to dietary needs and preferences. Columbus Estates is great for seniors seeking a peaceful retirement.

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Overview of Chateau La Jolla

At Chateau La Jolla, older adults are encouraged to be active to the best of their capabilities. Only half a block away from the beach and three blocks away from downtown La Jolla, this facility’s location is perfect for those who want to be nearby the beach and at the same time be able to explore the exciting amenities of La Jolla.

Aside from this, it offers beautiful spaces that are newly renovated, giving their residents a spacious area to relax and rest. At Chateau La Jolla, they also believe that retirement is the time where one should do what they love to do, which is why they also offer various activities and events to make sure that their residents are kept engaged and will enjoy their stay there.

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Overview of Villas by Astoria Park

Astoria Park Senior Living invites seniors to embrace a stimulating lifestyle, whether choosing Assisted Living or Independent Living. With over 50 years of experience, the team curates enriched experiences tailored to each resident’s unique needs. Discover the Independent Living lifestyle you deserve at Villas by Astoria Park. Let the community handle chores while residents enjoy their passions. With nutrition-focused home-cooked meals and convenient scheduled transportation, life at The Villas by Astoria Park is designed for comfort and fulfillment. Explore these vibrant communities today.

At Villas by Astoria Park, the commitment is to provide exceptional service and expertise, ensuring residents have the best possible experience. The pet-friendly community features home-cooked meals, scheduled transportation, a monitoring system, daily fitness, planned activities, and more. Nestled steps away from Astoria Park, the location offers beautiful scenery and tranquility. When it comes to independent living, senior residents can redefine the essence of independence. It’s a canvas where stories are woven, embracing an energetic way of life and wholeheartedly pursuing individual interests. In this community, independent living unfolds a colorful array of opportunities for seniors during their golden years.

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Overview of The Remington Club Health Center

The Remington Club, located on Hierba Drive in San Diego, provides assisted living, independent living, and outpatient rehabilitation services. This home is a paradise for seniors who want to enjoy the warmth of the California sun while residing in a refreshing environment. They have an unwavering commitment to quality, ensuring that residents receive top-notch services and care. With their personalized attention from its staff members, seniors can feel confident that their needs are being met and their expectations are exceeded.

Every day is full of adventures and new experiences at The Remington Club. Residents can take an everyday escape and visit the cocktail lounge, salon and barber, covered parking, fitness center, library, movie theater, private dining room, or outdoor pool. With these amenities, seniors can enjoy a fulfilling and active lifestyle that caters to their individual preferences. The Remington Club is indeed the perfect venue for such an exciting retirement.

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Overview of Tyler Springs Apartment Community

Ideally situated near Kaiser Permanente Riverside Medical Center in Riverside, CA, Tyler Springs Apartment Community is an exceptional 55+ community that offers independent living. Residents find the accommodation that best matches their preferences with the community’s beautifully designed and cozy one- and two-bedroom floor plans. The community also provides on-site management and maintenance, so residents can enjoy a worry-free lifestyle.

Residents have fun and make new friends with a jam-packed calendar of fun recreational activities and enriching programs. The community is also surrounded by delightful restaurants, providing residents with a variety of dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Amenities include a library, a fitness center, a business center, a media room, a clubhouse, a sundeck, a spa, a hot tub, and a pool.

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Overview of Dr. George Davis Senior Building

Dr. George Davis Senior Residence and Senior Center is an outstanding 62+ community in San Francisco, CA, offering independent living. This 120-bed community features beautifully furnished and cozy one- and two-bedroom floor plans, ensuring residents can find the accommodation that best matches their preferences. Residents can ease their worries with the community’s on-site management and laundry spaces.

With cozy communal spaces and fun amenities, like the fitness center and lounge, residents can spend their days as they please. Delightful restaurants are also set nearby, providing residents with plenty of dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. The community also strives to maintain affordability, so low-income older adults can downsize in retirement without worries.

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Overview of Blue Mountain Senior Villas

Live your dream retirement in the comforting environment of Blue Mountain Senior Villas, a thriving community in Grand Terrace, CA, designed for independent living. They provide dynamic residents a premiere accommodation at an affordable price and with thoughtful in-house features like air conditioning/ heating, safety features, and high-speed internet access. Residents can choose among their spacious one and two-bedroom floor plans with convenient access to local dining and shopping options, as well as other life amenities.

Their property manager is always available to address residents’ concerns and respond to their emergencies, alongside the convenience of having maintenance on-site. Residents here also enjoy 24-hour access to an array of amenities, such as a clubhouse and online services. Whether you’re seeking privacy, peace, or convenience, Blue Mountain Senior Villas can give it all to you.

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Westmont Village Homes

21495 Lemay Dr, March Air Reserve Base, CA 92518
Overview of Westmont Village Homes

Fostering a strong sense of community and independence, Westmont Village Homes is a reliable senior living community in Riverside, CA that offers independent living to active residents. Residents are provided an array of floor plans to choose their ideal accommodations, ensuring they are comfortable in their living environment. Most of residents’ chores are also handled to free them from tiring responsibilities and enjoy more free time for doing the things that make them happy.

Dedicated to helping its residents live a purposeful retirement life, the community regularly conducts a wide array of activities and events to help them stay active and engaged. Residents are free to dine their way with delicious and healthy meals that are carefully prepared to fit their preferences and needs. The community also provides access to a wide array of amenities, such as a dog park, indoor pool, and fitness center for a more comfortable living experience.

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Solstice Senior Living at Apple Valley

20594 Bear Valley Rd, Apple Valley, CA 92308
Overview of Solstice Senior Living at Apple Valley

Residing in the vibrant neighborhood of Bear Valley Road, Apple Valley, CA, Solstice Senior Living at Apple Valley is a premier senior living community that focuses on independent living. Optimize your freedom and privacy with the carefully crafted and welcoming accommodations including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans. Committed to alleviating residents’ worries, the community handles the maintenance and other household chores.

Whether you want to have a relaxing time for yourself or participate in engaging activities, Solstice Senior Living at Apple Valley ensures seniors’ interests are well-cared for. Mealtimes are something to anticipate with well-balanced meals catering to dietary needs and tastes. Solstice Senior Living at Apple Valley is great for seniors seeking to maximize their independence with its campus ideally placed near wonderful amenities and fabulous attractions.

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Overview of The Heritage Downtown

Overlooking the beautiful neighborhood of Contra Costa County, Walnut Creek, CA, The Heritage Downtown is a welcoming senior living community, offering assisted living. A dedicated and skilled team is always available to ensure residents feel at home and cared for in their beautifully designed accommodations. Just within walking distance from the vibrant downtown area, the community offers easy access to plenty of shops, restaurants, and other entertainment venues, and necessary amenities.

Fostering social interaction, engagement, and an active lifestyle, the community regularly conducts a wide range of classes, activities, events and off site excursions. There are plenty of community spaces for relaxation and entertainment, including lush grounds, heated pool & spa, relaxing sitting areas, library, game room, and yoga studio. An array of convenient services, such as weekly housekeeping, 24 hour concierge service, apartment maintenance, in-home care, and transportation service, provides residents with utmost convenience and plenty of time to spend on the things they truly love and enjoy.

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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 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.