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Overview of Independence Plaza

Beautifully located near Jean Sweeney Open Space Park in Alameda, CA, Independence Plaza is a distinguished community that offers independent living. With 186 cozy and beautifully designed accommodations, residents’ comfort and convenience are guaranteed. The community also promises safety like no other, with emergency pull cords in each unit and age-friendly amenities.

With an on-site resident manager available, residents receive assistance whenever necessary. The community is also equipped with beautifully-manicured courtyards, and a community room with a kitchen for residents to freely interact with their surroundings. Here, residents can downsize in retirement with ease with the community’s specially designed amenities dedicated to retaining their independence.

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Overview of Flower Park Plaza

Make every moment of your later years count with Flower Park Plaza, an astounding community set in the vibrant neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA, offering independent living. Here, residents find the accommodation that best suits their lifestyle with the community’s 198 cozy and specially designed studio and cozy one-bedroom floor plans. Equipped with full kitchens and individually controlled heating and air conditioning, residents can rest assured of enjoying comfort and convenience to its finest.

As a CCH owned- and operated community, the community offers a relatively affordable cost of living while providing the highest quality of life. Residents are also free to explore nearby attractions for leisure and have easy access to their needs with convenient public transportation. Community amenities also include a television lounge with library, a large community room, and an on-site laundry room, ensuring residents gain meaningful interactions and easily handle their chores.

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Ace Home

2230 E Jacaranda Ave, Orange, CA 92867
Overview of Ace Home

Ace Home offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Orange, California. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication, while independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision. Respite care is available for short stays when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover.

With six beds, Ace Home is a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know each other. Private rooms are available. The range of care levels can suit a resident whose needs change over time without requiring a move to another community.

Outdoor gardens, patios, and shaded seating areas give residents places to spend time outside. An open-concept kitchen and living space supports shared daily activities. Daily fitness classes and cognitive exercises offer structured opportunities for movement and mental engagement, while organized group outings, cultural excursions, and recreation planning create ways to spend time beyond the home.

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Overview of Holiday Chateau at Harveston

Holiday Chateau at Harveston offers independent living in Temecula, CA, with private residences and community services rather than daily care. Residents can choose a studio, one-bedroom residence, or two-bedroom residence. A studio suits one resident, while a two-bedroom residence can accommodate a couple or companion.

Monthly pricing ranges from $3,699 to $3,895. Freshly prepared meals are served daily, and walking paths lined with green spaces, benches, and water features give residents an outdoor place to walk or sit. Pets are allowed, so residents may bring a pet when they move in.

Home health, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and short-term rehabilitation are available for residents who need health-related support or temporary recovery services. The area has a Walk Score of 53 and is somewhat walkable, meaning some errands can be done on foot. A resident who no longer drives may be able to reach select destinations independently.

Price range $3,699 - $3,895/Month Info Pricing updated on March 6th, 2026

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Overview of Arbor Faire Senior Apartments

Surrounded by delightful local amenities in Fresno, CA, Arbor Faire Senior Apartments is a blissful community that offers independent living. The community has cozy and specially designed one- and two-bedroom floor plans, ensuring residents find the accommodation that best matches their preferences. Residents are also welcome to bring their pets to ensure they won’t feel lonely during their stay.

A thoughtfully curated calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs, promoting an active and vibrant lifestyle. Residents have quick access to freeways and shopping to provide plenty of dining options to satisfy their dietary needs and preferences. With its beautiful landscapes, clubhouse, and accessible amenities, residents can rest their worries and thrive in retirement.

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Overview of Solstice Senior Living at Bakersfield

Solstice Senior Living at Bakersfield offers assisted living and independent living in Bakersfield, CA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident keeps a private living space. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Having both care types on one campus can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time without requiring a move to a different community.

Housing options include studios, one-bedroom apartments, two-bedroom apartments, and cottages, giving residents layouts for single living or for sharing with a companion. A pet can move in with the resident.

Starting Price $2,743/Month Info Pricing updated on October 8th, 2026

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Solstice Senior Living at Santa Rosa

3585 Round Barn Blvd, Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Overview of Solstice Senior Living at Santa Rosa

Solstice Senior Living at Santa Rosa offers independent living accommodations for older adults in Santa Rosa, California, with personal care services available as needed. The community occupies a three-story building and features studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartment options, giving residents flexibility in choosing a living space that suits their preferences.

Everyday living is supported through services such as housekeeping, laundry assistance, transportation, and chef-prepared dining in a restaurant-style setting. Residents may also access rehabilitation services when needed, while a dedicated veterans initiative honors those with military service backgrounds.

Life within the community is centered around wellness, social engagement, and recreation through the Vibrant Life program. Amenities include a spa, welcoming common areas filled with natural light, and outdoor spaces with walking paths that encourage relaxation and activity. Opportunities for volunteer involvement help residents remain connected to the broader community.

Most destinations in the surrounding area require transportation, making the community’s transit services a valuable resource for appointments and outings. Pet-friendly policies allow older adults to bring their animal companions and maintain familiar routines in their new home.

Starting Price $3,596/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

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Overview of California Avenue Senior Housing

California Avenue Senior Housing is an affordable independent living community in Bakersfield, CA, that has a variety of thoughtfully furnished accommodations for older adults. Promoting a warm and welcoming environment, the community ensures older adults can feel at home during their stay. Each apartment is equipped with heating, air conditioning, and a kitchen, ensuring residents’ comfort and convenience. With its commitment to residents’ welfare, the community doubles its efforts to help them maintain their independence in retirement without hassles.

Residents can explore new interests and spend their days as they please, through social gatherings and leisure activities. Spacious rooms and cozy communal spaces also allow residents to connect with friends and rest comfortably. The community’s ideal location in a quiet residential area of Bakersfield provides residents with a stress-free retirement. As one of the finest options for senior living in California, this independent living community strives to provide older adults with a home away from home in their later years.

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Anindell

115 Healthy Wy, Folsom, CA 95630
Overview of Anindell

Anindell offers independent living in Folsom, CA, for adults 55 and older. Residents have private apartment living without daily care, with one-bedroom and two-bedroom layouts that accommodate both individuals and couples.

Anindell may be a good fit for a couple moving together because two-bedroom apartments are available. Residents can swim, use the spa, attend yoga, exercise in the fitness center, play pickleball, watch movies in the theatre, or spend time in the Sky Terrace Lounge & Billiards. A manicure and pedicure salon brings those services onto the property, and pets are allowed, so residents can bring a pet with them.

Starting Price $2,595/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

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Overview of Solstice Senior Living at Clovis

Solstice Senior Living is a dynamic senior living community nestled in Clovis, CA, dedicated to providing independent living services that empower residents to lead active lives. Solstice at Clovis redefines retirement living by offering a lifestyle where residents can maintain their independence while bidding farewell to the burdens of household chores and property management. In this welcoming community, residents enjoy the freedom to embrace life fully, unencumbered by the hassles of home ownership or renting.
Solstice at Clovis provides innovative programs like Vibrant Life® and Path to Wellness, where residents are encouraged to stay engaged in a plethora of fun activities. The community also boasts its restaurant-style dining, ensuring delightful culinary experiences.

Solstice at Clovis prioritizes residents’ well-being by offering essential services such as physical and occupational therapy, wellness checks, and assistance with activities of daily living, including medication reminders and shower assistance. Moreover, the community provides technology solutions to facilitate seamless communication with friends, family, and caregivers, ensuring that loved ones are always connected and informed.

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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