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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. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home. 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.
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.
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.
Town & Country
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Santa Ana
328
Facility 328
CA AVG 168
Rank #33 / 409
Yes
67
Facility 67
CA AVG 59
Rank #274 / 638
?39
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 13
Rank #341 / 391
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 3
Rank #327 / 398
50
Facility 50
CA AVG 15
Rank #7 / 402
32.9%
Facility 32.9%
CA AVG 71.7%
Rank #359 / 361
Christian And Missionary Alliance-
Hillcrest Care
IL
AL
CCRC
MC
NH
RESC
SNF
Arrowhead Farms
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 168
Rank #390 / 409
Yes
29
Facility 29
CA AVG 59
Rank #542 / 638
?5
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 391
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 398
19
Facility 19
CA AVG 15
Rank #134 / 402
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 71.7%
Rank #1 / 361
Angelita Perez-
Brookdale Riverwalk
IL
AL
CCRC
MC
NH
SNF
Bakersfield (Fairway Oaks)
376
Facility 376
CA AVG 168
Rank #27 / 409
Yes
32
Facility 32
CA AVG 59
Rank #533 / 638
?57
43
Facility 43
CA AVG 13
Rank #382 / 391
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 3
Rank #279 / 398
48
Facility 48
CA AVG 15
Rank #10 / 402
66.0%
Facility 66.0%
CA AVG 71.7%
Rank #238 / 361
Blc Glenwood-Gardens Al-Lh And Brookdale Living CommsStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Bella Vista
IL
Pasadena
72
Facility 72
CA AVG 168
Rank #338 / 409
No
59
Facility 59
CA AVG 59
Rank #346 / 638
C16
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #165 / 391
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #239 / 398
14
Facility 14
CA AVG 15
Rank #159 / 402
47.2%
Facility 47.2%
CA AVG 71.7%
Rank #334 / 361
Robsag Inc-
Ararat Gardens
IL
AL
NH
SNF
Glendale (Somerset)
175
Facility 175
CA AVG 168
Rank #129 / 409
Yes
86
Facility 86
CA AVG 59
Rank #93 / 638
?22
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 13
Rank #223 / 391
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 3
Rank #279 / 398
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 15
Rank #338 / 402
46.3%
Facility 46.3%
CA AVG 71.7%
Rank #338 / 361
Ararat Home Of Los Angeles, IncStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / Cottage
Bonita Villa Senior Living
IL
AL
MC
RC
Chula Vista
145
Facility 145
CA AVG 168
Rank #198 / 409
Yes
35
Facility 35
CA AVG 59
Rank #517 / 638
C73
40
Facility 40
CA AVG 13
Rank #376 / 391
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 3
Rank #327 / 398
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Villa Scalabrini Retirement Center
IL
AL
NH
SNF
Sun Valley
130
Facility 130
CA AVG 168
Rank #235 / 409
No
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 59
Rank #626 / 638
?10
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #63 / 391
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #118 / 398
33
Facility 33
CA AVG 15
Rank #35 / 402
56.2%
Facility 56.2%
CA AVG 71.7%
Rank #292 / 361
Fathers Of St. Charles-
Camarillo Senior Living
IL
AL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Camarillo
140
Facility 140
CA AVG 168
Rank #211 / 409
Yes
46
Facility 46
CA AVG 59
Rank #452 / 638
?33
14
Facility 14
CA AVG 13
Rank #247 / 391
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #239 / 398
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 15
Rank #291 / 402
75.7%
Facility 75.7%
CA AVG 71.7%
Rank #156 / 361
Acsr LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Safe Haven – Manteca II
IL
AL
HOS
MC
Manteca
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 168
Rank #390 / 409
No
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 59
Rank #608 / 638
?1
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 391
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 398
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 15
Rank #387 / 402
-Safe Haven Manteca LLCPrivate / Shared Rooms
St. Paul’s Plaza
IL
ADC
AL
HOS
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Chula Vista
180
Facility 180
CA AVG 168
Rank #118 / 409
No
32
Facility 32
CA AVG 59
Rank #533 / 638
?1
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 391
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 398
--1420 Palomar, LLC And Integral Senior Living Mgmt LLCSuite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Overview of Town & Country

Town & Country offers nursing home, assisted living, independent living, memory care, and skilled nursing in Santa Ana, CA. Nursing home and skilled nursing provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while assisted living helps with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, and memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Because Town & Country offers several care levels, it may be a good fit for a resident whose needs may grow over time without requiring a move to a different community. The community has 328 beds, and total nurse staffing is 5h 22m per resident/day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time allocated per resident.

Payment options are Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Medicare applies to short-term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid can help when savings may not cover a long stay, and private pay means paying directly. Sara Modugno is the administrator, and Christian And Missionary Alliance operates the community.

A Walk Score of 67 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may still be able to reach certain nearby destinations independently. Pets are allowed, so a resident may keep a pet at the community.

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Hillcrest Care

4280 Cypress Dr, Arrowhead Farms, CA 92407
Overview of Hillcrest Care

Maintain your independence while receiving compassionate care from Hillcrest Care, a warm and inviting community in Arrowhead Farms, CA, offering top-tier assisted living services. Residents here have access to 24/7 daily living assistance and skilled nursing care depending on their care needs. With medication management assistance, housekeeping, and laundry services, residents have fewer worries and can focus more of their time doing the things they enjoy.

Accommodations here are beautifully decorated to foster a cozy and residential-like environment with telephone service and satellite television for their comfort. Residents can also participate in an array of fun and engaging activities to keep them active, entertained, and stimulated. With fresh and nutritious meals served every day, residents can easily maintain their health and nutrition. At Hillcrest Care, residents can enjoy their peace of mind knowing that the conveniences they need are within easy reach.

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Overview of Brookdale Riverwalk

Focusing on seniors’ wellness, Brookdale Riverwalk located at Calloway Drive, Bakersfield, CA is an extraordinary continuing care retirement community offering a wide range of living options. These include assisted living, independent living, memory care, and skilled care. The community provides a selection of spacious and well-designed floor plans including studio, one-, and two-bedroom apartments, and private, and companion suites.

Experience a better quality of life with Brookdale Riverwalk’s dedicated and compassionate community. The community promotes an active and engaged lifestyle, conducting fun activities and wellness programs. Brookdale Riverwalk promises to deliver the highest quality of life that befits its residents, providing them with an environment where they can thrive confidently. Delight with delectable and nutritious meals served to satisfy the resident’s dietary needs and to promote socialization. Brookdale Riverwalk provides fabulous amenities including a library, a game room, a therapy room, a greenhouse, a beauty and barbershop, an outdoor pool, and walking paths, for its residents’ leisure and wellness.

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Bella Vista

1760 N Fair Oaks Ave, Pasadena, CA 91103
Overview of Bella Vista

Bella Vista is an independent living community in Pasadena, CA, with 72 beds. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, so Bella Vista may be a good fit for someone who wants that arrangement.

Ian Baker serves as administrator, and Robsag operates the community. A Walk Score of 59 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, meaning some errands can be done on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to handle some nearby errands independently. There is a fitness room for exercise on site and a community room for shared gatherings, and pets are allowed.

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Overview of Ararat Gardens

Tucked in the serene lands of East Windsor Road, Glendale, CA, Ararat Gardens is an outstanding senior living community offering assisted living, independent living, and post-acute care. Experience comfort and convenience like no other with Ararat Garden’s snug and well-designed residences. Let go of your woes and spend your best years with top-tier care and assistance delivered by a compassionate and highly skilled team around the clock.

Ararat Gardens fosters a bright and inviting environment, ensuring seniors remain happy and well-engaged with their surroundings. With its desirable location near wonderful attractions and practical amenities, the community ensures seniors’ needs and amusements are within their reach. Awarded as US News and World Report’s Best Nursing Home Short-term Rehabilitation in 2024, Ararat Gardens continuously provides the highest quality of care for seniors to experience their best years without worries.

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Overview of Bonita Villa Senior Living

Bonita Villa Senior Living offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Chula Vista, CA. Assisted living supports daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while the resident maintains their own apartment. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, while respite care provides a short stay when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The community has 145 beds and several care levels, so it may be a good fit for a resident whose needs could grow over time without requiring a move to a different community. Rebecca Toves serves as the administrator. Residents can use the salon and barbershop, attend chef-prepared meals, fitness classes, arts and crafts, group outings, musical opportunities, and movie screenings on site. Transportation is available for outings without arranging an individual ride, and pets are allowed for residents who want to keep a pet with them. A Walk Score of 35 places the area in a car-dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride.

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Overview of Villa Scalabrini Retirement Center

Villa Scalabrini Retirement Center in Sun Valley offers independent living, assisted living, nursing home care, and skilled nursing. Independent living gives residents a private place to live without daily care, while assisted living includes help with everyday tasks and skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Specialized Alzheimer’s and dementia care is available through the Safe Care Center and Special Care Unit. The range of care can suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since multiple care levels are available in one community. Respite care offers short stays when a family caregiver is traveling or recovering and needs temporary coverage.

The center has 130 beds, with private and semi-private rooms. Starting prices range from $2,500 to $3,000 for a private room and are $2,000 per person for a semi-private room. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families public coverage options alongside direct payment.

Residents can exercise daily, use the on-site library, arrange barber and beautician services, and shop at the small store and gift shop. Rehabilitation services provide therapy within the community, while transportation is available for medical appointments. Two meals are prepared daily in the Lounge by a classically trained chef.

Total nurse staffing is 4 hours 14 minutes per resident per day, representing the nursing time allocated to each resident daily. Adilso Luiz Balen serves as administrator, and Fathers Of St. Charles operates the center.

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Overview of Camarillo Senior Living

Camarillo Senior Living is a highly regarded retirement community in Camarillo, CA, that offers a wide range of care, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. The community’s compassionate and welcoming environment also aims to provide older adults with a home away from home. Personalized meal plans, medication management, and weekly housekeeping also help residents maintain their independence. Through personalized care plans, residents also receive the utmost attention and care for their unique needs.

Card games, holiday parties, and weekly outings are just some of the activities dedicated to residents’ leisure and wellness. A bistro, spacious outdoor courtyards, and a library are also available, so residents can rest and connect with friends. Set in the peaceful residential area of Camarillo, the community guarantees a stress-free retirement. As one of the best options for senior living in California, this retirement community ensures older adults can age comfortably.

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Overview of Safe Haven – Manteca II

Experience an elevated quality of life with Safe Haven – Manteca II, a warm and inviting community in Manteca, CA designed for various care services. Residents here enjoy a comfortable transition between care levels with independent living, assisted living, and memory care provided. From daily living assistance to medication management and regular wellness checks, residents here always feel comfortable and well-cared for.

They promote mental stimulation and physical activity through a wide array of fun and interesting activities, including exercise classes, music therapy, and more. There are no chores to worry about with meals, housekeeping, and laundry handled by the community. Residents’ safety and welfare are guaranteed with their thoroughly followed safety and prevention programs.

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Overview of St. Paul’s Plaza

Beautifully nestled near Heritage Park in Chula Vista, CA, St. Paul’s Plaza is an outstanding community that offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care. Dedicated to improving residents’ quality of life, a compassionate and highly trained team provides top-notch care tailored to their special needs around the clock. The community also promotes a warm and welcoming environment, so residents can feel at ease during their stay.

A full calendar of fun recreational activities and enriching programs is conducted, encouraging residents to live actively and maintain social connections. Delicious and well-balanced meals are available to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. With its extensive amenities and dedicated services, residents are guaranteed to thrive in retirement.

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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.