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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. 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. 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.
Brookdale San Jose
IL
AL
CCRC
MC
NH
SNF
San Jose (South San Jose)
153
Facility 153
CA AVG 103
Rank #303 / 1,492
Yes
71
Facility 71
CA AVG 57
Rank #637 / 1,887
46
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,236 / 1,387
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,244 / 1,433
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 13
Rank #611 / 1,452
62.1%
Facility 62.1%
CA AVG 74.6%
Rank #1,022 / 1,313
-Blc-Atrium At San Jose LP1 Bed / 2 Bed
Belmont Village Senior Living Sabre Springs
IL
AL
MC
RC
San Diego (Sabre Springs)
184
Facility 184
CA AVG 103
Rank #189 / 1,492
Yes
29
Facility 29
CA AVG 57
Rank #1,572 / 1,887
69
29
Facility 29
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,248 / 1,387
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,203 / 1,433
14
Facility 14
CA AVG 13
Rank #501 / 1,452
81.5%
Facility 81.5%
CA AVG 74.6%
Rank #525 / 1,313
-Belmont Village Sabre Spr Tnnt & LP And Belmont ThreeStudio / 1 Bed
AvantGarde Senior Living | Tarzana
IL
AL
MC
RC
Tarzana
160
Facility 160
CA AVG 103
Rank #264 / 1,492
No
60
Facility 60
CA AVG 57
Rank #940 / 1,887
77
63
Facility 63
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,365 / 1,387
15
Facility 15
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,367 / 1,433
15
Facility 15
CA AVG 13
Rank #479 / 1,452
76.3%
Facility 76.3%
CA AVG 74.6%
Rank #656 / 1,313
-Avantgarde Senior LivingStudio
A Place Called Home – Quail Lake
IL
AL
MC
NH
Clovis (Loma Vista)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,166 / 1,492
Yes
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 57
Rank #1,832 / 1,887
6-
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #972 / 1,452
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 74.6%
Rank #1 / 1,313
-Emosewa IncPrivate Rooms
Foothill Retirement
IL
AL
MC
Tujunga
72
Facility 72
CA AVG 103
Rank #860 / 1,492
No
75
Facility 75
CA AVG 57
Rank #511 / 1,887
16
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 13
Rank #845 / 1,387
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,010 / 1,433
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 13
Rank #665 / 1,452
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
CA AVG 74.6%
Rank #392 / 1,313
-Foothill Retirement Operator LLC And Paradise Of N Vly-
Gardens at Northridge
IL
AL
MC
RC
Northridge
135
Facility 135
CA AVG 103
Rank #420 / 1,492
Yes
62
Facility 62
CA AVG 57
Rank #876 / 1,887
27
19
Facility 19
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,106 / 1,387
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,081 / 1,452
63.7%
Facility 63.7%
CA AVG 74.6%
Rank #984 / 1,313
-Pacifica Devonshire LLC' Devonshire Mgr LLC-
Oceanside Senior Living
IL
AL
MC
RC
Oceanside (Guajome)
165
Facility 165
CA AVG 103
Rank #251 / 1,492
Yes
16
Facility 16
CA AVG 57
Rank #1,727 / 1,887
37
19
Facility 19
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,106 / 1,387
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,010 / 1,433
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 13
Rank #797 / 1,452
55.8%
Facility 55.8%
CA AVG 74.6%
Rank #1,113 / 1,313
A+Hrse Pacficia Senior Living Oceanside Trs LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Burlingame Senior Living
IL
AL
MC
RC
Burlingame
90
Facility 90
CA AVG 103
Rank #743 / 1,492
Yes
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 57
Rank #1,857 / 1,887
39
14
Facility 14
CA AVG 13
Rank #992 / 1,387
24
Facility 24
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,417 / 1,433
29
Facility 29
CA AVG 13
Rank #121 / 1,452
61.1%
Facility 61.1%
CA AVG 74.6%
Rank #1,040 / 1,313
A+Pacifica Burlingame LP And Burlingame Mgr LLCStudio / 1 Bed
Westmont of Santa Barbara
IL
AL
MC
Goleta
99
Facility 99
CA AVG 103
Rank #663 / 1,492
Yes
24
Facility 24
CA AVG 57
Rank #1,632 / 1,887
43
24
Facility 24
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,181 / 1,387
18
Facility 18
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,391 / 1,433
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #734 / 1,452
72.7%
Facility 72.7%
CA AVG 74.6%
Rank #735 / 1,313
AMariposa Mgr Gp Of Mariposa Oper And Westmont LivingStudio / 1 Bed
Autumn Ridge Assisted Living
IL
AL
RESC
Kerman
54
Facility 54
CA AVG 103
Rank #978 / 1,492
No
71
Facility 71
CA AVG 57
Rank #637 / 1,887
19
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 13
Rank #885 / 1,387
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,094 / 1,433
17
Facility 17
CA AVG 13
Rank #442 / 1,452
81.5%
Facility 81.5%
CA AVG 74.6%
Rank #525 / 1,313
A+Pathway Assisted Living Autumn Ridge LLC-

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Overview of Brookdale San Jose

Located on Blossom River Way in the vibrant city of San Jose, CA, Brookdale San Jose offers an exceptional senior living experience with a blend of independence, support, and specialized care. This community is conveniently positioned across the street from Westfield Oakridge Mall, providing easy access to shopping and dining. Brookdale San Jose is committed to enhancing the quality of life for its residents by offering three levels of care: independent living assisted living, and memory care.

Residents enjoy an array of amenities, including a well-equipped fitness center, a serene library, and a vibrant art studio. The community also offers concierge services and surface parking for convenience. Most utilities and maintenance are included, allowing residents to focus on enjoying their daily activities and social events. For those in need of additional support, Brookdale San Jose provides compassionate assistance with daily living activities such as medication management and personal grooming. The community’s dedication to quality care and enriching experiences makes it the top choice for senior living in San Jose.

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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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Overview of AvantGarde Senior Living | Tarzana

Reach your full potential with the venerable senior living community of AvantGarde Senior Living Tarzana set in the peaceful neighborhood of Lindley Avenue, Tarzana, CA, that offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care. Featuring newly refurbished residences with various floor plans, the community ensures seniors enjoy a comfortable and safe retirement. The community takes pride in a team of respectful and specially trained professionals delivering top-notch care and assistance

AvantGarde Senior Living Tarzana promotes a vibrant and inviting environment, utilizing innovative and holistic approaches seniors are taken care of in every aspect. Maintain an active and well-engaged lifestyle with social and cultural activities conducted all year round. Have the finest dining experience with well-balanced meals catering to nutritional needs and preferences. With its incredible amenities and well-lit grounds, AvantGarde Senior Living Tarzana is great for seniors looking to live an independent lifestyle without worries.

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Overview of A Place Called Home – Quail Lake

A Place Called Home – Quail Lake, conveniently situated in 2238 Montana Ave, Clovis, CA, is an esteemed senior living community providing assisted living, dementia and memory care, alzheimer’s assisted living, parkinson’s care services. With a highly equipped and dedicated team, residents can receive round-the-clock care and support that they deserve throughout their stay.

With its above-and-beyond amenities and services, residents can avail of homemade meals, medication management, and general assistance with daily activities. Explore its beautiful gardens, formal dining area, and swimming pool, and meet new companions along the way. With a jam-packed schedule of activities and programs, residents can enjoy opportunities to socialize and build friendships. A Place Called Home – Quail Lake is an ideal place where seniors can truly thrive and enjoy a living experience worth remembering.

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Overview of Foothill Retirement

Located on the picturesque landscapes of Esteban Street, Tujunga, CA, Foothill Retirement is an astounding senior living community that provides assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care. Prioritizing seniors’ comfort and wellness, the community features purposely crafted and spacious accommodations. Spend your golden years doing what you love with exceptional care and support from a kind and compassionate team.

Foothill Retirement goes above and beyond to ensure residents have the finest experience, conducting stimulating activities and engaging programs for enjoyment and wellness. Have a delightful dining experience with healthy and delicious meals satisfying dietary requirements and preferences. Foothill Retirement is great for seniors looking to live a well-rounded lifestyle with its serene spaces and scenic views.

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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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Oceanside Senior Living

5508 Avenida Pacifica Wy, Oceanside, CA 92057
Overview of Oceanside Senior Living

Oceanside Senior Living, in Oceanside, California, treats its residents like family. They offer memory care, independent living, respite care, and assisted living services tailored to seniors’ needs and preferences. The community provides a wide range of engaging activities and programs, creating a beautiful and serene environment for residents to enjoy with a comprehensive array of services and amenities, including round-the-clock staff support, housekeeping, and laundry services.

The community prioritizes the independence and well-being of its residents, ensuring that their unique care needs are met with personalized attention—the elegant and inviting atmosphere that promotes self-care and encourages residents to engage in physical activity. The beautiful outdoor courtyard offers residents a peaceful place to stroll and connect with nature. Combined with exceptional services and world-class amenities, Oceanside Senior Living provides peace of mind to families in the community.

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Burlingame Senior Living

250 Myrtle Rd, Burlingame, CA 94010
Overview of Burlingame Senior Living

Burlingame Senior Living is a senior living community located in the serene enclave of Burlingame, California. This distinguished retirement community specializes in offering Assisted Living and Memory Care options, ensuring a well-rounded approach to senior resident care tailored to individual needs.

Each day presents a fresh opportunity for residents to engage in diverse and exciting life enrichment programs, connect with friends, and make the most of their time on campus. Residents at Burlingame Senior Living enjoy access to an array of amenities, including housekeeping services and chef-prepared dining, aimed at fostering an environment where they can lead fulfilling lives in comfort and tranquility. This community is designed to elevate the quality of life for each cherished resident.

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Overview of Westmont of Santa Barbara

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.

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Overview of Autumn Ridge Assisted Living

Serving the community for 16 years, Autumn Ridge Assisted Living is a 54-bed skilled nursing home in Kerman, California, in the Central Valley region. Operated by Pathway Assisted Living Autumn Ridge LLC and administrated by Karen Dhaliwal, the facility’s location on West Stanislaus Avenue puts it in a highly walkable area with a Walk Score of 71, so residents and visiting families can do most errands on foot.

Built to provide extensive nursing care alongside rehabilitation services, the home is well-suited for short-term recovery and longer-term residents. It offers respite care for families seeking temporary support, and its residential care program highlights individualized attention and community-based living. A key focus is on active engagement: residents have access to a detailed activities calendar tailored to unique interests, helping maintain social connection and mental stimulation. Meanwhile, daily life is centered on comfort and amenities. The kitchen serves three chef-inspired meals per day, with housekeeping and linen services provided weekly. Residents and their families can enjoy the on-site beauty and barber shop for personal grooming, benefit from the cutting-edge fitness center to maintain activity levels, and use scheduled transportation for appointments or outings. The grounds span over 7 acres with a beautiful garden, creating plenty of outdoor space for recreation and respite. Staffing has registered nurses, nurses aides, and licensed practical nurses providing hands-on care 24/7. As part of its nursing program, the facility also gives therapy and rehabilitation services.

An in-person tour by families is a superb way to experience Autumn Ridge Assisted Living, meet its staff, and understand how daily routines and care are handled on-site.

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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.