Page 32 of Best Independent Living in California

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 648 independent living communities in CA using CA Dept. of Social Services (CDSS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank independent living in CA
Reviewed by
Last updated
We analyzed These are the facilities in California our team has analyzed — not a count of every independent living provider in California.
648 homes
Other senior care options in California:

Video Tour: Top-rated Independent Living facilities in California.

Watch this Video to see California's Top-rated Senior Communities
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

Compare Independent Living around California

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. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
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.
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.
Citrus Place
IL
AL
MC
Riverside (Ramona)
140
Facility 140
CA AVG 103
Rank #381 / 1,492
Yes
48
Facility 48
CA AVG 57
Rank #1,257 / 1,887
33
25
Facility 25
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,201 / 1,387
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #898 / 1,433
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #972 / 1,452
61.4%
Facility 61.4%
CA AVG 74.6%
Rank #1,033 / 1,313
Riverside Msl LLC And Msl Community Mnagement LLCStudio / 1 Bed Room
Palm Village Retirement Community
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Reedley
262
Facility 262
CA AVG 103
Rank #73 / 1,492
No
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 57
Rank #1,792 / 1,887
13
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #525 / 1,387
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #478 / 1,433
39
Facility 39
CA AVG 13
Rank #30 / 1,452
24.0%
Facility 24.0%
CA AVG 74.6%
Rank #1,313 / 1,313
Mennonite Brethren Homes, Inc-
Sierra Village
IL
AL
Visalia
15
Facility 15
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,133 / 1,492
Yes
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 57
Rank #1,832 / 1,887
6
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #210 / 1,387
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #898 / 1,433
29
Facility 29
CA AVG 13
Rank #121 / 1,452
66.7%
Facility 66.7%
CA AVG 74.6%
Rank #867 / 1,313
Sierra Village, Inc-
Cogir of South Bay
IL
AL
Torrance (Del Amo Crossing)
34
Facility 34
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,087 / 1,492
Yes-4
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,387
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,363 / 1,452
52.9%
Facility 52.9%
CA AVG 74.6%
Rank #1,143 / 1,313
Torrance Operations LLC And Cadence Sl Torrance LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Westmont of Pinole
IL
AL
MC
Pinole
100
Facility 100
CA AVG 103
Rank #636 / 1,492
Yes
73
Facility 73
CA AVG 57
Rank #583 / 1,887
32
20
Facility 20
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,124 / 1,387
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #724 / 1,433
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 13
Rank #133 / 1,452
100.0% Westmont Manager Gp LLC And Westmont Living IncStudio / 1 Bed
Prairie City Landing
IL
AL
MC
-
200
Facility 200
CA AVG 103
Rank #141 / 1,492
Yes
68
Facility 68
CA AVG 57
Rank #723 / 1,887
10
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #442 / 1,387
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #478 / 1,433
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 13
Rank #797 / 1,452
-Shi-III Prairie City Landing Owner, LLC-
Western Assemblies Home
IL
AL
HOS
RESC
Claremont
36
Facility 36
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,078 / 1,492
No-5
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #210 / 1,387
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
32
Facility 32
CA AVG 13
Rank #84 / 1,452
36.1%
Facility 36.1%
CA AVG 74.6%
Rank #1,282 / 1,313
Western Assemblies Home, Inc-
Sunny Beach Villa
IL
AL
MC
NH
Sacramento (New Broadmoor Estates)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,166 / 1,492
Yes
76
Facility 76
CA AVG 57
Rank #481 / 1,887
10
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #325 / 1,387
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,094 / 1,433
16
Facility 16
CA AVG 13
Rank #463 / 1,452
33.3%
Facility 33.3%
CA AVG 74.6%
Rank #1,288 / 1,313
Dimitar Dimitrov1 Bed
Rio Las Palmas
IL
AL
Stockton (Pacific)
80
Facility 80
CA AVG 103
Rank #804 / 1,492
Yes
64
Facility 64
CA AVG 57
Rank #827 / 1,887
27
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 13
Rank #885 / 1,387
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #478 / 1,433
-
65.0%
Facility 65.0%
CA AVG 74.6%
Rank #963 / 1,313
Snh Cal Tenant LLC & Wellquest Ca 2 LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Bonita Villa Senior Living
IL
AL
MC
RC
Chula Vista
145
Facility 145
CA AVG 103
Rank #353 / 1,492
Yes
35
Facility 35
CA AVG 57
Rank #1,490 / 1,887
76
42
Facility 42
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,321 / 1,387
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,156 / 1,433
17
Facility 17
CA AVG 13
Rank #442 / 1,452
73.8%
Facility 73.8%
CA AVG 74.6%
Rank #710 / 1,313
Pacfica Sl Ca LLC, Pacifica Bonita LP, And Bonita MgrStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every CA community we track that reports that metric, not just the 648 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Rows per page:
View all Nearby Homes
1...313233...65

Ansel Park

1200 Orchid Dr, Rocklin, CA 95765
Overview of Ansel Park

Ansel Park is an independent living community in Rocklin, California, with private homes and community services for residents who do not need daily care. Studio, one bedroom, and two bedroom homes can work for someone living alone or for a couple moving together. The starting price is $4,595, giving families a baseline for monthly housing costs.

Residents have access to chef prepared meals, a heated outdoor swimming pool, walking paths, a fitness center, and a barber and salon. Scheduled transportation supports travel beyond the community, while culinary programs and other activities provide structured ways to spend time on site. Pets are allowed, so residents can continue living with a pet after moving in.

Ansel Park may be a good fit for someone who wants private living without daily care, or for a couple seeking a shared home with community services. Keith Payne serves as the administrator, and the community is operated by Tcg Rocklin Campus and Sagora Senior Living.

Contact Ansel Park

Citrus Place

7898 California Ave, Riverside, CA 92504
Overview of Citrus Place

Citrus Place is an outstanding community set in the quiet residential area of California Avenue, Riverside, CA, that offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care. The community is dedicated to improving residents’ welfare, providing top-tier care and assistance for their special needs, alongside specially designed studio and one-bedroom accommodations, to optimize comfort and safety. As a member of MBK Senior Living, the community features luxurious and high-quality services for residents to spend their later years without worries.

Elevate your retirement experience with a jam-packed calendar of fun activities and engaging programs tailored to your leisure and wellness. Have a delightful dining experience with healthy and delicious meals, catering to your dietary needs and tastes. Amenities include a swimming pool, a movie theater, a salon, a game room, and community gardens, perfect for recreation and socialization.

Contact Citrus Place

Overview of Palm Village Retirement Community

Palm Village Retirement Community offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and nursing home and skilled nursing care in Reedley, CA. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps a private apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision, and nursing home and skilled nursing care provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Multiple care levels can support a resident’s move within the community as needs change, so Palm Village may be a good fit for someone whose care needs are likely to grow over time. The community has 262 beds, making it a larger setting with more residents, staff, and usually more programming. Karely Alcantar serves as administrator, Jim Higbee is the director, and Mennonite Brethren Homes operates the community.

Residents can use the fitness center, walking paths, beauty shop, game area with pool table, and Barbara’s Diner for exercise, personal care, recreation, and dining. Group activities and transportation are provided, allowing residents to take part in organized outings without arranging transportation independently. Rehabilitation and restorative therapies support residents working to recover or maintain function, while the chapel and religious services provide an on-site place for worship; meals also receive extra attention to dietary restrictions and requirements.

Contact Palm Village Retirement Community

Overview of Sierra Village

Operated by Sierra Village, Inc., Sierra Village is a Christian-affiliated senior living community in Visalia, California. It offers assisted living and independent living. The community is in the Sierra Village Christian Retirement Community neighborhood of Tulare County, about 3.4 miles from the city center. Renata Puckett serves as administrator, while company leadership records also list Leonard DeRuiter as president.

The single-story community has 15 beds and has been operating for 29 years. It currently has an occupancy rate of 67%, with 10 of its 15 beds filled. Its faith-based approach shapes daily life. It focuses on compassionate, values-driven care and practical support for residents’ everyday needs.

Assisted living residents receive 24-hour personal care and assistance, along with supervised medication management. Emergency call systems are available throughout the community so staff can respond quickly. Three meals are served daily. Housekeeping and laundry are also handled by the community, which can make the move easier for residents leaving independent routines.

The community offers transportation services and fitness and recreation programming. These services give residents ways to stay active and reach appointments or errands without solely depending on family. Pets are welcome, which can matter for residents who don’t want to give up an animal companion when they move. The car-dependent area has a Walk Score of 6, so most errands and outings will require driving.

State inspections have periodically noted gaps in documentation, including medication records that were not fully logged. Reviews have also found isolated maintenance issues involving water-system upkeep and staff clearance paperwork. These findings were treated as areas needing correction rather than signs of a broader pattern involving resident care.

Contact Sierra Village

Overview of Cogir of South Bay

Nestled in the serene Hawthorne Boulevard, Torrance, CA, is an exceptional senior living community, Cogir of South Bay provides assisted living and independent living. The community features a variety of intricate and spacious floor plans, promising seniors a comfortable and secure retirement. Spend your golden years experiencing new things and doing what you love the most with a compassionate and experienced team handling the mundane chores and maintenance for you.

Nogir of South Bay doubles its efforts in empowering seniors to live actively and blissfully, conducting different energizing activities and enjoyable programs. With its dedication to seniors’ well-being, the community serves healthy and delicious meals catering to their dietary requirements and tastes. With its tranquil spaces and state-of-the-art amenities, seniors experience unmatched sophistication and safety in Cogir of South Bay.

Contact Cogir of South Bay

Overview of Westmont of Pinole

Westmont of Pinole is a prominent senior living community in Pinole, CA, offering assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Residents receive top-notch care and support from a kind and reliable team to meet their needs and aspirations. The community also handles housekeeping and other daily responsibilities to ensure residents enjoy a maintenance-free lifestyle.

A robust calendar of engaging activities and enjoyable programs accompanies residents as they learn new things and rediscover their interests. With healthy and delicious meals, residents can rest assured of hassle-free dining that caters to their dietary needs and tastes. Westmont of Pinole is great for those looking to make every moment of their best years count surrounded by incredible amenities and a trusted community.

Contact Westmont of Pinole

Overview of Prairie City Landing

Prairie City Landing is a 200-bed senior living community located on Willard Drive in Folsom, California. Operated by Shi-iii Prairie City Landing Owner, LLC, and led by administrator Cheryl K. Martin, the seven-year-old campus accommodates multiple stages of aging under one roof. The facility integrates distinct neighborhoods for independent living, assisted living, and structured memory care, and employs a team of licensed vocational nurses and certified nursing assistants to manage daily personal care and provide medical supervision.

The community features three localized dining venues that serve seasonal, scratch-made menus. Daily programming includes scheduled fitness routines and social events managed by an activities director. The surrounding Sacramento County area carries a walkability score of 68 out of 100, showing a moderately walkable neighborhood where a portion of grocery shopping and light errands can be managed on foot. State data from the California Department of Social Services reveal a solid compliance record, with minimal complaint investigations and lower overall citation rates than the state average for large residential facilities.

Prospective residents can coordinate a walkthrough of the campus to examine the rotating menus and meet the clinical care team. Visiting the property is a direct way to view the multi-venue dining setup, ask about current apartment availability, and evaluate the security layout of the specialized memory care wing.

Contact Prairie City Landing

Overview of Western Assemblies Home

Western Assemblies Home provides assisted living, hospice care, independent living, and residential care in Claremont, California. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks, while independent living offers private living without daily care; hospice supports end of life needs, and residential care provides a residential setting with care. Having these settings in one community may allow a resident to move to a different level of care as needs change without leaving the community.

The home has 36 beds, so it is a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know each other. Staff are present around the clock, giving residents access to staff at any hour. Western Assemblies Home opened in 1951.

Transportation to doctors’ offices and occasional shopping trips is provided, giving residents support for those outings. Local church services are available. Lynn Hughes serves as the administrator.

The community may be a good fit for a senior who has been in fellowship with a Plymouth Brethren assembly and wants access to local church services.

Contact Western Assemblies Home

Overview of Sunny Beach Villa

Sunny Beach Villa is small by design: six beds, a single-story building, tucked into Sacramento’s New Broadmoor Estates neighborhood. It’s been open 16 years. Right now, two of those six beds are filled, putting occupancy at 33%, well below capacity. Getting around the neighborhood is easy. The Walk Score here is 76, very walkable, genuinely uncommon for a facility this size.

The care model spans four categories under one roof: memory care, assisted living, independent living, and nursing home services. Day-to-day, that means round-the-clock help with daily living tasks, medication reminders, and support with routine household responsibilities. Transportation and walking assistance are available for residents who need them, and meals are prepared with individual dietary needs in mind. Units come in a single housing type, one-bedroom, and pets are welcome.

On the regulatory side, inspections here have tended to center on four recurring areas: medication management, fire-safety systems, environmental and hazardous-materials safety, and fall and injury prevention. These are the kinds of categories regulators watch across facilities of this type generally.

Sunny Beach Villa is a small, low-occupancy community offering an unusually broad span of care types for its size, from memory care through nursing-home-level services, in a genuinely walkable Sacramento neighborhood. For families drawn to a smaller, more intimate setting over a larger campus, that combination of scale and range is the defining feature here.

Contact Sunny Beach Villa

Overview of Rio Las Palmas

Discover a resort-style retirement experience at Rio Las Palmas, a charming senior living community located in the heart of Stockton, CA. Offering both Independent Living and Assisted Living, this welcoming space features elegant and warm living areas. Residents can enjoy a variety of activities, with easy access to dining, shopping, and cultural attractions nearby, making it an ideal place for seniors to connect with family and friends.

Rio Las Palmas is dedicated to offering a vibrant lifestyle for its residents, filled with comfort and support. With amenities like restaurant-style dining, a spacious activity center, and numerous social events, there’s always something happening. Additional services include housekeeping, transportation, and even a full-service barber and beauty salon, ensuring residents have everything they need to thrive.

Contact Rio Las Palmas

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
No paid rankings Communities cannot pay to influence placement.
How we're paid: If we help you find a community and you move in, that community may pay us a referral fee. This never affects where they rank or what you pay. Learn more
Submit a correction
Who we are

Your Senior Care Partner, Every Step of the Way

We help families find affordable senior communities and unlock same day discounts, Medicaid, and Medicare options tailored to your needs.

Contact us Today

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.