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Overview of Ariane’s Residential Care Home

Ariane’s Residential Care Home provides assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Concord, CA. Assisted living includes help with dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps a private living space; Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care; Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Having these care types in one community may suit a resident whose needs could grow over time without requiring a move to a different community.

The home has six beds. Its smaller size may suit someone who prefers a setting where residents and staff can get to know one another. Respite care is available for a short stay when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover, while adjustable beds allow the sleeping surface to be repositioned and enclosed care stations provide a designated space for private care. Ricasata, Bernardita operates the home.

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Overview of Comfort & Joy Living

Comfort & Joy Living offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care in San Diego, CA. Independent living means having a private living space with community services but no daily care, while assisted living includes help with dressing, bathing, medication, and similar tasks while the resident keeps their own apartment.

Memory care takes place in a secured setting with supervision. Respite care provides a short stay for someone whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. With six beds, Comfort & Joy Living is a smaller community that may suit someone who prefers a setting where staff and residents can get to know one another.

Multiple care levels may also suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since they can move between levels without leaving the community. Imade Foundation operates the community.

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Overview of The Hacienda Mission San Luis Rey

The Hacienda Mission San Luis Rey offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Oceanside, CA. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living includes help with dressing, bathing, medication management, and other daily tasks. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision. Having these care levels in one community can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time.

With 294 beds, the community accommodates more residents and staff and usually supports a broader range of programming. Room choices include studios, one bedroom apartments, two bedroom apartments, private rooms, and semi-private rooms. Studios and private rooms offer single occupancy, while two bedroom apartments and semi-private rooms can suit people who want to live with a companion. Respite care is available for short stays, which can give a family caregiver time to travel or recover.

The starting price is $4,075 per month, giving families a baseline for planning monthly residence costs. Restaurant style dining includes menu choices at each meal, along with vegetarian, low sodium or heart healthy, and gluten free options. There is plenty to do on site.

Watermark University classes and workshops, educational programs, social gatherings, pickleball, water fitness classes, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center give residents ways to learn, exercise, and spend time with others. A spiritually diverse chapel provides space for spiritual activities.

Starting Price $4,075/Month Info Pricing updated on October 16th, 2026

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Overview of Sierra View Homes Residential Care

Sierra View Homes Residential Care in Reedley, California, offers nursing home, assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Nursing home care provides nursing support in a residential setting, while assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication. Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care, and memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Several care levels are available in one community. A resident whose needs change may be able to move within the community without leaving the campus or starting over socially, and the range of care can suit a household planning for support that may increase over time. Sierra View Homes Residential Care has 78 beds.

Housing includes studios, one bedroom apartments, and two bedroom apartments. A studio provides one private living space, while a two bedroom apartment can suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion. The community is operated by Sierra View Homes.

Residents can use the indoor heated pool and spa for activities such as water aerobics, tend garden plots, and exercise with on site machines. Monthly bus trips, concerts in the park, tabletop cooking, and popcorn movie nights provide scheduled activities. Sunday morning Mennonite worship services and Bible studies held every two weeks offer religious programming.

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Overview of Infinite Love & Care Homes

Infinite Love & Care Homes provides assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Indio, CA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while the resident keeps a private living space. 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.

With six beds, the home is small enough for staff and residents to get to know each other. Having these care levels in one home can suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since care can change without leaving the community. Respite care is also available for short stays, which can help when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

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Overview of Spring Senior Assisted Living

Spring Senior Assisted Living offers assisted living, independent living, nursing home care, and respite care in Torrance, CA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks, while independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Respite care is a short stay for someone whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The community has 51 beds, creating a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know one another. Housing includes studios, private rooms, semi-private rooms, and private suites. A semi-private room can suit someone who wants a companion, while a studio, private room, or private suite gives one resident a space of their own.

The starting price is $4,500 per month under an all-inclusive monthly rate model. The listed rate is structured as one monthly charge rather than separate charges for included services. Daily organized activities include entertainment and educational activities, giving residents scheduled opportunities for those pursuits.

Spring Senior Assisted Living is operated by Spring Sr. Asst.lvg and Newgen Operations Mgmt. Its range of care types may suit a resident whose needs change over time.

Starting Price $4,500/Month Info Pricing updated on October 20th, 2026

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Overview of Viamonte at Walnut Creek

Viamonte at Walnut Creek in Walnut Creek, CA, offers nursing home, assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Nursing home care provides ongoing nursing support, while assisted living helps with bathing, dressing, and medication while residents keep their own apartment. Independent living is for private living with community services and no daily care, and memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone who may be at risk of wandering.

The community has 300 beds, so residents live in a larger setting with more residents and staff, along with more programming. The starting price is $5,070 per month, giving families a baseline for monthly budgeting. Several care levels share one campus, which can suit someone whose needs grow over time because moving to another level of care may not require leaving the community.

Residents can use the pool and spa, wellness center, fitness classes, art studio, performance venue, and bocce court for exercise, creative activities, performances, and outdoor recreation. Restaurant dining, a bistro bar, seasonal menus, multiple dining venues, and outdoor dining offer several ways to eat on site. Sequoia Living operates Viamonte at Walnut Creek.

Starting Price $5,070/Month Info Pricing updated on October 20th, 2026

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Overview of Active Board and Care

Active Board and Care offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Torrance, CA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks, while independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision. Having these care levels in one community can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time.

The six-bed setting may suit someone who prefers a smaller community. Private, semi-private, and shared rooms are available, so residents can choose a private space or share a room with a companion. Respite care supports short stays when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Residents can take part in walking groups, music therapy, and social gatherings. Active Board and Care is operated by Active Board + Care, with an on-site CEO and administrator handling day-to-day administration.

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Overview of Westminster Gardens

Westminster Gardens offers nursing home, assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Duarte, CA. Nursing home care provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while assisted living supports daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication management. Independent living provides a private living arrangement with community services and no daily care. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Having multiple care levels in one community may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since a move to another level of care can happen without leaving Westminster Gardens. The community has 200 beds, placing it among larger communities with more residents and staff. Private rooms give one resident a personal living space.

Residents can use the private park and fruit groves on the 32 acre campus, and yoga is available as an activity. Westminster Gardens is operated by Humangood & Humangood Socal.

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Overview of Wholesome Life Senior Living

Wholesome Life Senior Living offers assisted living and independent living in Canoga Park, CA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing and medication while a resident maintains a private room. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, so the two care types may suit a resident whose needs could change over time without requiring a move to another community.

The home has six beds and is currently at 100% occupancy. Every resident has an individual living space through the private-room format, while the smaller setting may suit someone who prefers a less populous community. Tash Manor operates Wholesome Life Senior Living.

Residents can use an indoor and outdoor activity area, a spacious living area and a backyard with patio seating. Activities include dancing, music, holiday and birthday celebrations, monthly family barbecues, light exercise, arts and crafts, baking, cooking, gardening and golf. These give residents structured ways to participate in creative, physical and social activities.

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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: 159The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in California. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90