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Compare Independent Living around California
| 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 Ccrc | 1 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 Usa | 1 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 LLC | 1 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 Inc | Studio / 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 Inc | Studio / 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 Services | 1 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 LLC | Studio / 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 LP | Studio / 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 Inc | 1 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, LLC | Alove / 1 Bed |
Live a blissful retirement at Sage Park Apartments, a blissful community in Anaheim Hills, CA, offering independent living. The community has purposely built and secure one- and two-bedroom floor plans, dedicated to residents’ comfort and safety. Laundry spaces, alongside four elevators, are available, ensuring a convenient lifestyle.
With a jam-packed calendar of fun social events and engaging programs, residents can interact with their surroundings and live actively. A grocery store and shopping center are available nearby, providing residents with easy access to their necessities and leisure. The community has a swimming pool, a therapeutic spa, a library, a TV lounge, and a fitness center, making it an ideal retirement option.
Spend your golden years at Huntington Landmark, a one-of-a-kind community in Huntington Beach, CA, offering independent living. The on-site management team also helps residents with chores and housekeeping for a convenient lifestyle. Purposely built and spacious accommodations are available in a nurturing and vibrant environment, ensuring residents can feel a sense of belonging during their stay.
With a variety of engaging activities and enriching programs, residents will not run out of things to do for recreation and wellness. Several restaurants are located nearby, providing plenty of dining options to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Amenities include a library, a tennis court, an art room, a billiard room, and a putting green.
Live in the utmost comfort at Five Points Seniors, a distinct 55+ community in Huntington Beach, CA, offering independent living. The community has cozy and specially designed studio to two-bedroom accommodations, dedicated to residents’ comfort and familiarity. Residents enjoy a convenient lifestyle with top-notch amenities in each apartment.
With its proximity to recreation sites, entertainment options, and restaurants, residents can easily access their necessities and leisure. Residents are also welcome to bring their pets to accompany them during their stay. The community makes a great retirement destination, especially with its various state-of-the-art amenities and welcoming environment.
Surrounded by serene green spaces in Oxnard, CA, Clearwater at Riverpark is an idyllic community that offers independent living and respite care. The community has thoughtfully designed and cozy one- and two-bedroom floor plans that aim to keep residents comfortable and safe. Residents enjoy maintenance-free living with weekly housekeeping and a 24-hour concierge.
With the community’s cozy communal spaces and fun recreational amenities, residents will not run out of things to do for leisure and wellness. On-site restaurants and gourmet dining are available, promoting a delightful dining experience that caters to residents’ dietary needs and preferences. This pet-friendly community is equipped with a dog park, a fitness center, a multipurpose room, a theater, a putting green, and a dog park, creating the ideal setting for a vibrant lifestyle.
Live a blissful retirement at Casa Pacifica Senior Apartments, an astounding community in Santa Ana, CA, offering independent living. Featuring purposely built and spacious one- and two-bedroom floor plans, the community ensures residents are comfortable and safe. Residents can ease their worries with on-site management and laundry spaces.
Residents enjoy various recreation sites and necessities with the community’s proximity to green spaces and delightful restaurants. A community kitchen is also available, ensuring residents have the nutrients they need to satisfy their dietary needs and preferences. This pet-friendly community is great for those looking to downsize in retirement, especially with its bright and friendly environment.
Live a blissful retirement at Oak Park Senior Villas, a distinguished 62+ community that offers independent living. Featuring specially designed and cozy one- and two-bedroom floor plans, the community strives to keep residents comfortable and safe. Residents ease their worries with the community’s round-the-clock emergency maintenance and on-site management.
Residents will not feel lonely with the community’s state-of-the-art amenities, including a media center, a swimming pool, and a clubhouse. With several restaurants nearby, residents are provided with several dining options that satisfy their dietary needs and preferences. The community’s beautifully manicured grounds are ideal for those looking to live comfortably in their golden years, especially with its pet-friendly spaces.
Age gracefully with Riverside Memory Care, a distinguished community in Riverside, CA, that specializes in memory care. A kind and highly skilled team attend to residents’ memory-related needs and daily living activities 24/7, ensuring they live comfortably and safely. With naturally lit and purposely designed accommodations, the community promotes a vibrant and nurturing environment.
Encouraging residents to socialize and gain meaningful experiences, a jam-packed calendar of stimulating activities and engaging programs are conducted for their leisure and wellness. Mealtimes do not only meet dietary needs but also foster comfort, ensuring a satisfactory dining experience. Medication management, routine health assessments, transportation services, and escort and transfer assistance are also provided for residents’ comfort and convenience. The community is great for those seeking a stress-free retirement, with its welcoming and pet-friendly setting.
Goldware Senior Housing is a 55+ independent living community in Riverside, CA, offering affordable and market-rate apartments. With a garden-style setting, the community ensures older adults find a home away from home. Residents also maintain their independence with ease, with recreational activities, laundry rooms, and maintenance services. The community also ensures residents can live actively with its renovated community room and well-maintained amenities.
Field trips, arthritic swimming classes, and parties help residents maintain holistic wellness and live actively. A clubhouse, a pool, a garden, and picnic areas are among the first-class amenities available for residents’ relaxation and socialization. Set in the peaceful residential area of Riverside, near public transportation, the community guarantees a laid-back retirement. This independent living community is one of the best choices for senior living in California, especially with its top-notch amenities dedicated to independent older adults.
Achieve your greatest potential with the esteemed senior living community of Truewood by Merrill, West Covina settled in the idyllic lands of E Holt Avenue, West Covina, CA, specializing in independent living. The community features elegant and spacious accommodations in various studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans, promising the utmost comfort and safety. Spend your golden years leading a meaningful life with extra hands from a competent and highly trained team available around the clock.
Discover new interests and relive old interests with fun activities and engaging programs catering to seniors’ enjoyment and wellness. Dedicated to enhancing seniors’ well-being, the community serves healthy and tasty meals to meet nutritional requirements and preferences. Truewood by Merrill, West Covina is great for seniors looking to live their retirement doing what they love in its cozy and inviting spaces.
Sierra Regency, located in Roseville, CA, is an independent retirement community offering quality amenities and conveniences to its residents looking for a community that supports their active lifestyle. They offer one and two bedroom apartments featuring their own private bathrooms with walk-in showers, full kitchens, living areas. As part of their independent living services, their residents receive two meals per day, prepared beautifully by the on-site.
Sierra Regency aims to offer everything their residents may need through the amenities and other conveniences they offer. This includes, emergency pull cord in each unit for added security and safety measures, personal storage units, access to theater room, pool table, and activity room with computers. Additionally scheduled transportation is also offered for shopping or scheduled medical appointments.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these independent living communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
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.



















