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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. 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.
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.
Yannica Guest Home I
IL
AL
MC
NH
Stockton (Seaport)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 168
Rank #390 / 409
No
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 59
Rank #623 / 638
C12
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #31 / 391
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 3
Rank #302 / 398
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 15
Rank #265 / 402
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 71.7%
Rank #1 / 361
-Hermalina, LLCPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms
The Terraces at San Joaquin Gardens a CCRC
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Fresno
652
Facility 652
CA AVG 168
Rank #8 / 409
Yes
57
Facility 57
CA AVG 59
Rank #365 / 638
?20
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #87 / 391
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #185 / 398
32
Facility 32
CA AVG 15
Rank #42 / 402
57.2%
Facility 57.2%
CA AVG 71.7%
Rank #290 / 361
A+Humangood & Humangood Norcal & Humangood Fresno-
Acacia Creek – Union City
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Union City
376
Facility 376
CA AVG 168
Rank #27 / 409
Yes
63
Facility 63
CA AVG 59
Rank #305 / 638
?14
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #124 / 391
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #118 / 398
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 15
Rank #66 / 402
46.5%
Facility 46.5%
CA AVG 71.7%
Rank #336 / 361
A+Masonic Sen Liv Masonic Homes Cal & Acacia Creek-
The Reutlinger Community
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Danville
120
Facility 120
CA AVG 168
Rank #252 / 409
No
30
Facility 30
CA AVG 59
Rank #539 / 638
?27
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 13
Rank #210 / 391
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #118 / 398
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 15
Rank #66 / 402
65.0%
Facility 65.0%
CA AVG 71.7%
Rank #248 / 361
A+Reutlinger Community, The And Eskaton Properties IncStudio / 1 Bed
Brier Oak on Sunset
IL
AL
MC
NH
Los Angeles (East Hollywood)
159
Facility 159
CA AVG 168
Rank #165 / 409
No
93
Facility 93
CA AVG 59
Rank #41 / 638
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77.9%
Facility 77.9%
CA AVG 71.7%
Rank #132 / 361
--Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Westchester Villa
IL
AL
MC
Inglewood
174
Facility 174
CA AVG 168
Rank #138 / 409
No
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 59
Rank #600 / 638
A-10
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #87 / 391
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #118 / 398
19
Facility 19
CA AVG 15
Rank #134 / 402
--Americare Group, Inc-
Baywood Court
IL
AL
HOS
NH
SNF
Castro Valley
72
Facility 72
CA AVG 168
Rank #338 / 409
No
25
Facility 25
CA AVG 59
Rank #562 / 638
?7
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #31 / 391
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 398
35
Facility 35
CA AVG 15
Rank #30 / 402
72.2%
Facility 72.2%
CA AVG 71.7%
Rank #189 / 361
A+Baywood Court-
Heritage Gardens
IL
AL
HOS
NH
RC
SNF
Loma Linda
64
Facility 64
CA AVG 168
Rank #348 / 409
No
47
Facility 47
CA AVG 59
Rank #444 / 638
?31
24
Facility 24
CA AVG 13
Rank #324 / 391
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #239 / 398
32
Facility 32
CA AVG 15
Rank #42 / 402
85.9%
Facility 85.9%
CA AVG 71.7%
Rank #69 / 361
A+Heritage Health Care IncPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms
Capistrano Senior Living
IL
AL
HOS
MC
NH
RC
SNF
San Juan Capistrano
125
Facility 125
CA AVG 168
Rank #243 / 409
Yes
68
Facility 68
CA AVG 59
Rank #267 / 638
?15
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #87 / 391
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 3
Rank #279 / 398
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 15
Rank #291 / 402
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 71.7%
Rank #1 / 361
-Asrv LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Cottages at Riverside
IL
AL
MC
RC
Riverside
110
Facility 110
CA AVG 168
Rank #270 / 409
Yes
55
Facility 55
CA AVG 59
Rank #383 / 638
B+46
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 13
Rank #341 / 391
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #185 / 398
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Overview of Yannica Guest Home I

Yannica Guest Home I is a haven for older adults set in the quiet neighborhood of Diamond Oaks Street, Stockton, CA, providing assisted living. Receive the utmost care and support from a dedicated and well-trained team attending to your special needs 24/7, ensuring a blissful retirement. The community strives to provide top-tier care for up to six residents with its quaint and purposely designed amenities.

With daily activities conducted, residents are encouraged to maintain social connections and live actively. Meals, laundry, and housekeeping are handled by the community for residents’ convenience. Residents will surely thrive and live their lives to the fullest surrounded by purposely built amenities.

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Overview of The Terraces at San Joaquin Gardens a CCRC

The Terraces at San Joaquin Gardens has been a pioneer in making residents feel welcomed and comfortable for its independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing residents. Seniors live a vibrant lifestyle where they can pursue individual goals and needs with additional support. The Terraces is a safe and secure continuing retirement community that ensures seniors and their families the best senior care.

The Terraces at San Joaquin Gardens maintain an active lifestyle for its residents to take advantage of– a dining experience that provides delicious meals created by an executive chef, wellness programs planned for those who want to stay active with social, intellectual, and cultural opportunities found in their yoga and dance classes. 

Contact The Terraces at San Joaquin Gardens a CCRC

Overview of Acacia Creek – Union City

Acacia Creek in Union City, California, accommodates independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing care. Independent apartments suit seniors seeking a private residence without routine personal assistance, whereas assisted living programs aid with daily activities like bathing, dressing, and managing medication. Memory care operates within secure quarters designed for individuals facing cognitive decline, and respite admissions provide temporary stays while a family caregiver takes time off.

Leadership rests with administrator Chuck Major, alongside operators Masonic Homes California and Acacia Creek Masonic Senior Living. Records indicate a capacity of 376 beds with a 47% occupancy rate. Residents have access to specialized programs including Successful Aging, Assisted Living, and Memory Care. Facilities feature a fitness center, an indoor pool and spa, a garden area, and a hair and nail salon.

Dining choices encompass restaurant-style service with custom breakfast options, private dining, and dietary accommodations such as heart-healthy, low-sodium, low-sugar, and vegetarian meals. Pets are welcomed on campus. Surrounding neighborhoods carry a 58 walk score, permitting some errands to be managed without driving. Financial options cover Medicare, Medicaid, and private payment.

Interested individuals exploring continuous care options can contact Acacia Creek to inquire about active waitlists, verify coverage choices, or arrange a campus tour.

Contact Acacia Creek – Union City

Overview of The Reutlinger Community

Everyday is a life-enhancing opportunity at The Reutlinger Community, a charming senior living community in Contra Costa County, Danville, CA, offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, rehabilitation, and skilled nursing. With its continuum of care services, residents are guaranteed to gracefully age in place with seamless transition should their needs evolve. Residents are welcomed into beautifully designed studios, one-bedroom apartments, and memory care units that perfectly align with their tastes and needs.

With 24-hour team availability, residents and their loved ones can rest easy knowing they will be constantly supported by care partners who are truly invested in their health and happiness. Residents are empowered to continue living life to the fullest with lifelong learning programs, activities and opportunities for socialization offered by the community. Beautiful community amenities, including cozy lounge areas, dining rooms, an art room and physical fitness studio, provides relaxing space for exploration and enjoyment.

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Overview of Brier Oak on Sunset

Situated on the renowned Sunset Boulevard, Brier Oak on Sunset is recognized for its expertise in offering both short-term and long-term care to its patients. It recently underwent a complete renovation, resulting in an interior that is cozy and welcoming, providing patients with a homely atmosphere. Their staff is committed to utilizing the most effective methods to accelerate the recovery of their patients. They also feature exceptional psycho-social support, and a recreation specialist is available to develop and implement meaningful programs that can benefit the patients in a multitude of ways.

Brier Oak on Sunset offers a range of top-class amenities to ensure that the patients’ needs are met. Fully air-conditioned rooms, lounge areas, private dining rooms for family events, a garden, courtyard, salon, and barber services, housekeeping and laundry facilities, and pharmaceutical delivery services are all available on-site. At Brier Oak on Sunset, patients can expect to receive the highest level of care from the dedicated healthcare professionals on staff. They are passionate about providing an environment that promotes healing and encourages patients to engage in their recovery actively. 

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Westchester Villa

220 W. Manchester Blvd, Inglewood, CA 90301
Overview of Westchester Villa

Westchester Villa offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Inglewood, CA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while the resident maintains an apartment, while independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care.

Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone living with dementia or at risk of wandering. Having all three care levels in one community may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since moving between care levels can happen without leaving Westchester Villa.

The community has 174 beds. Transportation is available to medical appointments within 7 miles, giving residents an option for qualifying visits, and the Short Stay program provides a temporary residential arrangement.

Evangeline Agatep serves as administrator, and Americare Group operates the community.

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Baywood Court

21966 Dolores Street, Castro Valley, CA 94546
Overview of Baywood Court

Baywood Court in Castro Valley, California, provides independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, hospice care, and short-term respite stays. Operating since 1990, the community allows residents to transition between levels of care as their personal needs change over time. Assisted living options include assistance with daily routines, while hospice care offers comfort-focused support during end-of-life care. Respite stays accommodate individuals requiring temporary coverage during a regular caregiver’s absence.

Managed by administrator Manjot Kaur, the 72-bed property records an average of 5 hours and 25 minutes of direct nursing time per resident daily. Rehabilitation therapies take place at the Rehab Therapy Center. Outdoor amenities include flower and vegetable gardens alongside landscaped walking paths, with a swimming pool and hot tub available on campus.

Additional services feature restaurant-style dining with fresh ingredients, local transportation, Medicare coverage for qualifying stays, and private payment options.

Older adults seeking multi-level care or short-term relief options can reach out to Baywood Court to ask about room availability, schedule a campus visit, or review financial plans.

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Overview of Heritage Gardens

Set in the neighborhood of Loma Linda, CA, Heritage Gardens is a classic senior living community, offering excellent assisted living, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation services. The community features 110 units of carefully designed private and semi-private accommodations to provide residents a comfortable living environment that encourages a restful living environment. With a dependable care team available round-the-clock, residents are guaranteed to enjoy the care and support they need to maintain their overall well-being.

Offering access to physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy services, the community guarantees residents have the tools they need to maintain their strength, mobility, and functionality. Most of the residents’ chores are also handled to give residents the freedom to do the things they love. Various activities and amenities are also available to help residents maintain an active lifestyle.

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Capistrano Senior Living

31741 Rancho Viejo Rd A, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Overview of Capistrano Senior Living

Capistrano Senior Living offers an upscale retirement living. It boasts an exceptionally vibrant assisted living home in San Juan because of the unparalleled standard of care in their accommodations and staff and the overall joy of the residents. Offering continuum care services, seniors can access comprehensive services that deliver a results-driven approach to fast recovery. The picturesque surroundings and top-level senior care are the pillars of their outstanding level of service, inspiring them to live life to the fullest.

With an emphasis on assisted living services, the cozy home provides all-inclusive amenities to help residents stay active and relaxed. From exercising in their cutting-edge wellness programs from their fitness center to a gourmet meal in their grand dining room– the community is a buzzing social community. Specialized services are tailored to the holistic needs of residents of independent living, memory care, and skilled nursing care.

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Overview of Cottages at Riverside

Cottages at Riverside offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Riverside, CA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while allowing a resident to maintain a private living space. Independent living offers private living with community services for residents who do not need daily care. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, while respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The range of care levels may be a good fit for a resident whose needs grow over time, because care can change without leaving the community. Eva Tawfik serves as the administrator, and the community has 110 beds. Pets are allowed, so a resident can continue living with a pet.

A full service salon and spa gives residents access to personal care services within the community, while chef prepared meals are served in the dining room. The courtyard, nature trails, and outdoor pergola provide places for residents to sit or walk outdoors. Rehabilitation services are available for residents who need rehabilitation support.

The area is somewhat walkable, with some errands able to be completed on foot. A resident who no longer drives may be able to handle some errands independently.

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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.