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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 |
Beautifully nestled near California State Capitol Park in Sacramento, CA, Park Place Apartments is an idyllic retreat that offers independent living. Residents can ease their worries in the community’s cozy studios, equipped with emergency pull cords for safety. The community also strives to maintain affordability through a subsidized housing program.
Residents have fun and make new friends with a thoughtfully curated calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs. Delightful and healthy meals are also served to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. With its cozy amenities and friendly setting, residents are guaranteed the finest retirement experience.
Surrounded by convenient local amenities in Oakland, CA, Jack London Gateway Senior Housing is an esteemed community that offers independent living. Residents can choose from the community’s 61 fully equipped and snug one-bedroom and two-bedroom accommodations, designed to promote comfort and convenience. The community also promotes a bright and friendly environment, ensuring residents can easily adapt to their surroundings.
With its ideal location near recreation sites and various opportunities, residents enjoy their leisure and wellness. Residents also enjoy the neighborhoods’ scenic views at the comforts of their home with its bay windows. The community is equipped with a business center, a clubhouse, and a courtyard, perfect for recreation and socialization. Here, residents are guaranteed to retain their independence surrounded by the community’s specially designed amenities.
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.
Nestled in the charming neighborhood of Upland, CA, Sycamore Terrace provides a safe and relaxing environment for those seeking independent living. They feature 100 cozy accommodations, each with its own heating and air conditioning, safety features, and a full kitchen for residents’ convenience. The community is also conveniently close to local amenities and a senior center, giving residents quick access to leisure and recreational opportunities.
They also have an attentive services coordinator to help residents access community and medical services. Residents are also provided with the convenience of having building maintenance and apartment repair services available to them. The living experience here is further enhanced by an array of fun and enriching activities, complemented by local amenities such as a game room, exercise room, and library for residents’ enjoyment. Whether you’re seeking comfort, privacy, or fun, Sycamore Terrace has the ideal environment for you.
Conveniently located in the heart of Carlsbad, CA, North La Costa Assisted Living is a welcoming senior living community that offers a blend of elegance and personalized care for seniors. The community provides a comprehensive range of care options, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care, all within beautifully designed living spaces. Residents can choose from a variety of thoughtfully designed accommodations with several floor plans, ensuring a comfortable living space tailored to individual needs.
The community is committed to holistic well-being, providing enriching activites such as music sessions and recreational outings. A dedicated team coordinates personalized healthcare services, from medication management to in-home medical visits. Moreover, residents can enjoy top-tier amenities such as pet therapy and wellness visits from stylists, creating a vibrant atmosphere where they can thrive. North La Costa Assisted Living is committed to fostering an engaging community focused on comfort, dignity enjoy for every resident.
The Concord Pasadena is a 62+ senior living community offering independent living amenities and services to its residents. Located in the vibrant city of Pasadena, CA, this smoke-free community boasts of its affordable private studio-style and one bedroom apartments featuring bathrooms with safety features, full sized kitchen, emergency call systems, and individual thermostat controls.
Residents also enjoy taking advantage of the community amenities The Concord has to offer, from community rooms for socialization, to resident parking and laundry facilities. Staff are also available 24/7 for supervision or assistance with unit maintenance.
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.
Congregational Tower is a distinguished community in Chula Vista, CA, offering independent living. The community has accessible and purposely built studio and one-bedroom floor plans, ensuring residents can find the accommodation that best suits their preferences. Residents enjoy a convenient lifestyle with on-site management and maintenance.
Here, residents have quick access to leisure and necessities, with the community’s proximity to recreation sites and local amenities. Several restaurants are also set nearby, providing residents with a variety of dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. The community is ideal for those looking to downsize in retirement, especially with its warm and welcoming environment.
Live a worry-free lifestyle at Sterling Court Senior Apartments, a distinguished 62+ community that offers independent living. Residents can find the accommodation that best matches their preferences with purposely built and spacious one- and two-bedroom floor plans. The community also provides on-site management and laundry rooms, so residents can enjoy maintenance-free living.
With a variety of fun recreational programs and enriching activities, residents can make new friends and gain meaningful experiences. Residents have easy access to public transportation and shopping centers for their leisure and necessities. This pet-friendly community has beautifully maintained gardens and a friendly environment, ensuring residents are comfortable and safe.
Ideally situated in the thriving neighborhood of Long Beach, CA, Del Amo Gardens is a distinct 62+ community that offers independent living. The community strives to maintain affordability with well-maintained and cozy one-bedroom apartments. Residents are also welcome to bring their pets according to the community’s pet policy.
With an Adult Day Health Care Center nearby, residents are encouraged to join activities and make new friends for leisure and wellness. Residents also have quick access to plenty of shopping and dining options with the Lakewood Mall and other restaurants nearby. The community is ideal for those seeking independence in their golden years, especially with its friendly setting and convenient location.
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.



















