Page 5 of Best Independent Living in California

Bruceville Point offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care in Elk Grove, CA. Independent living means apartment living with community services but no daily care, while assisted living adds help with tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and the range of care levels can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time.

The community has 200 beds in apartment style housing, with one bedroom and two bedroom options. Starting monthly rates are $5,100 for independent living, $8,750 for assisted living, and $11,000 for memory care, giving families a separate starting figure for each level of care. A two bedroom apartment can suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion.

A Walk Score of 68 places the area in the somewhat walkable band. Some errands can be done on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to manage certain nearby errands independently. Dining includes fine dining and casual meals, while the Events & Adventures and Fitness & Wellness programs offer organized options for outings and exercise. Rehabilitation services, short term rehab, and respite care are available for temporary recovery or a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover; pets are allowed, and Marianne Richardson serves as the administrator.

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$8,750/Month Pricing updated on March 20th, 2026

Atria Golden Creek offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Irvine, CA. It is located in the Woodbridge neighborhood and has 155 beds. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks, while independent living offers private living without daily care. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision.

Atria Golden Creek may be a good fit for a resident whose needs may grow over time because all three care levels are available within the community. Housing includes studios, one bedroom residences, and two bedroom residences, giving someone living alone or a couple moving together a layout suited to their household. Pets are allowed, so a resident can bring a pet when moving in.

A Walk Score of 70 means the area is very walkable. Most errands are possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Jeremy Gilmore serves as the administrator, and the community is operated by Wg Golden Creek Sh LP and Atria Management Co.

Overview of MorningStar Senior Living of Mission Viejo

At a single address in Mission Viejo, CA, MorningStar Senior Living of Mission Viejo provides independent living, assisted living, respite care, and memory care. Independent living includes no daily care, but a resident can avail themselves of the community’s services. Assisted living means the resident keeps a private apartment, with staff coming in to help with dressing, bathing, and medication.

Memory care is supervision provided in a secure setting for residents with dementia. Respite is a stay planned in advance for when the usual caregiver has to be away. Moving from one care level to another can happen without leaving the community.

Independent living starts at $6,450 a month. Memory care starts higher, at $9,900. The 198 beds here are divided among studio units and one- and two-bedroom apartments. There’s a salon, a fitness center, a theater, and a swimming pool. Meals come under the Dining Experience program, and there are rehabilitation services for residents in need of therapy.

Residents can keep pets. The administrator is Melinda Mandviwal. Cd Tt Mission Viejo LLC and Morningstar Snr Mgmt, LLC are the two operating companies. At 46, the area’s Walk Score means it’s car-dependent.

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$6,450/Month Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

Overview of Palo Alto Commons

Situated in the neighborhood of Palo Alto, CA, Palo Alto Commons is a blissful senior living community that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. A 24-hour care team and licensed nurses are always on standby to attend to residents’ individual needs, including assistance with daily living activities, medication management, and personal care assistance. Residents are provided with a spacious studio, one, and two bedroom apartment for a comfortable living space that fosters a relaxing and restful environment.

The community helps residents live their retirement life to the fullest through its broad array of activities and an abundance of delightful amenities. Residents here benefit from life enrichment programs and various convenient services, including housekeeping, linen services, and scheduled transportation. Amenities, include a fitness center, card room, library, salon, and a fireside lounge that provides relaxing space for gathering with friends or spending some precious time alone.

Overview of Atria Grass Valley

Atria Grass Valley offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Grass Valley, CA. In assisted living, residents receive help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while maintaining an apartment; Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Memory care is provided in 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.

All four care levels are available in one community. That can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time, since moving to another care level can happen without leaving the community. The 116-bed community offers studios, suites, one-bedroom residences, and two-bedroom residences, with the two-bedroom option fitting a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion. Pets are allowed, so a resident can bring a pet.

A Walk Score of 43 places the area in a car-dependent setting, meaning most errands require a car or a ride. A resident who no longer drives would need transportation for routine errands. Phoebie Carcot serves as administrator, and Wg Quail Ridge LP and Atria Management Co operate the community.

Overview of The Avant

The Avant offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Palo Alto, California. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while a resident maintains an apartment; 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 all three care levels in one community can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time without requiring a move elsewhere.

The Avant has 250 beds, making it a larger community with more residents and staff. Studio, one bedroom, and two bedroom homes accommodate both single residents and couples moving together. In the Ventura neighborhood, the community has a Walk Score of 82, so the area is very walkable and most errands can be done on foot. A resident who no longer drives can still reach nearby shops, a pharmacy, or cafes independently, and pets are allowed. Li Li serves as the administrator, and the community is operated by Wellquest Palo Alto Tenantco and Wellquest Et Al.

Overview of Cypress Place

An esteemed senior living community residing in the serene neighborhood of Cypress Point Lane, Ventura, CA, Cypress Place offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Experience relaxation and security like no other with the snug and well-designed residences of Cypress Place in a wide selection of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans. With a dedicated and highly equipped team, seniors let go of their worries and live their lives to the fullest.

Meet new friends and create lasting memories through fun programs and exciting events. Dedicated to enhancing residents’ well-being, the community serves healthy and tasty meals catering to dietary needs and preferences. Cypress Place is a safe place for seniors to spend a glorious retirement with its beautiful setting.

The Covington offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care in Aliso Viejo, California. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for a resident who may be at risk of wandering. Needs can change without another move, since all three care levels are available within the same community.

With 343 beds, The Covington is a larger setting with more residents, staff, and usually more programming. Its dining program includes snacks, shareable plates, mains, and desserts, giving residents several types of menu items to choose from while emphasizing locally sourced ingredients. A Walk Score of 36 places the area in a car-dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride rather than a short walk. Donald Cash Benton serves as administrator, and Episcopal Communities & Services For Seniors operates the community.

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Starting Price $6,545/Month Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

Overview of Ocean Hills Senior Living

Ocean Hills Senior Living offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Oceanside, CA. Independent living provides private living without daily care, while assisted living adds help with bathing, dressing, medication, and other daily tasks.

Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. With several care levels on one campus, the community may be a good fit for a resident whose needs could grow over time. Respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs time away, and short term rehabilitation supports a time limited recovery period.

Housing includes studios, one bedroom residences, and two bedroom residences, giving a single resident or a couple moving together an appropriate layout. The community has 123 beds and is located in the Ocean Hills neighborhood. Residents may use the pool and spa, fitness center, salon and spa, pickleball court, sports bar and restaurant, theater, walking paths, and six hole putting green. Pets are allowed, so a resident may continue living with a pet. Sheryl Johnston serves as administrator, and the community is operated by Triton Senior Lvg, LLC and Nortstar Snr Lvg Mgt.