Pacific Grove Senior Living offers a distinct blend of independent and assisted living services, located in the vibrant California. What sets them apart is their dedication to providing personalized care, enriching every resident’s experience within a home-like environment while bringing a modern touch to senior living. The community boasts stunning outdoor spaces that echo tranquility and style, offering residents a serene backdrop for their daily lives.
Its residents can benefit from seamless personal assistance services and engaging activities tailored to promote cognitive, creative, motor, and sensory health. Scheduled transportation and abundant common areas also facilitate socializing, enhancing the sense of community this home can provide. Additionally, the community provides meticulous medication management, ensuring residents’ well-being. With 24-hour care punctuated by the soothing play of sunlight through the trees in its outdoor areas, Pacific Grove Senior Living offers an ideal setting for residents to enjoy their golden years in comfort and peace.
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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 to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
| Harrison Villa of Mt. San Antonio Gardens | IL AL MC NH SNF | Pomona | 520
Facility
520
CA AVG
104
Rank
#16 / 1646 | No | 45 | 94
Facility
94
CA AVG
81
Rank
#212 / 1475 | 14 | 3
Facility
3
CA AVG
13
Rank
#443 / 1388 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1434 | 33
Facility
33
CA AVG
13
Rank
#88 / 1504 | 84.0% | - | Congregational Homes, Incorporated | Studio |
| Vi at La Jolla Village | IL AL MC NH SNF | San Diego (University City) | 783
Facility
783
CA AVG
104
Rank
#5 / 1646 | No |
88
Facility
88
CA AVG
59
Rank
#218 / 2058 | 84
Facility
84
CA AVG
81
Rank
#732 / 1475 | 34 | 17
Facility
17
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1057 / 1388 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1434 | 28
Facility
28
CA AVG
13
Rank
#155 / 1504 | 69.3% | - | Ccw La Jolla LLC, Cc La Jolla LLC, And Classic Res Mgmt | Suite / Penthouse / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Vi at Palo Alto | IL AL MC NH SNF | Palo Alto | 876
Facility
876
CA AVG
104
Rank
#1 / 1646 | No |
80
Facility
80
CA AVG
59
Rank
#416 / 2058 | 90
Facility
90
CA AVG
81
Rank
#461 / 1475 | 24 | 10
Facility
10
CA AVG
13
Rank
#846 / 1388 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1434 | 21
Facility
21
CA AVG
13
Rank
#362 / 1504 | 73.1% | - | Cc Palo Alto LLC And Classic Res. Mgmt. Ltd. Partner | 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed |
| The Reutlinger Community | IL AL MC NH SNF | Danville | 120
Facility
120
CA AVG
104
Rank
#560 / 1646 | No |
30
Facility
30
CA AVG
59
Rank
#1717 / 2058 | 86
Facility
86
CA AVG
81
Rank
#649 / 1475 | 27 | 11
Facility
11
CA AVG
13
Rank
#886 / 1388 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
3
Rank
#478 / 1434 | 28
Facility
28
CA AVG
13
Rank
#155 / 1504 | 65.0% | A+ | Reutlinger Community, The And Eskaton Properties Inc | Studio / 1 Bed |
| Canterbury Woods | IL AL NH SNF | Pacific Grove | 190
Facility
190
CA AVG
104
Rank
#180 / 1646 | Yes |
81
Facility
81
CA AVG
59
Rank
#383 / 2058 | 91
Facility
91
CA AVG
81
Rank
#408 / 1475 | 13 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
13
Rank
#326 / 1388 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
3
Rank
#478 / 1434 | 42
Facility
42
CA AVG
13
Rank
#33 / 1504 | 72.6% | A+ | Front Porch Communities And Services | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| The Terraces at San Joaquin Gardens a CCRC | IL AL MC NH SNF | Fresno | 652
Facility
652
CA AVG
104
Rank
#9 / 1646 | Yes | 57 | 88
Facility
88
CA AVG
81
Rank
#563 / 1475 | 20 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
13
Rank
#526 / 1388 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
3
Rank
#724 / 1434 | 32
Facility
32
CA AVG
13
Rank
#105 / 1504 | 57.2% | A+ | Humangood & Humangood Norcal & Humangood Fresno | - |
| Webster House | IL AL NH SNF | Palo Alto (Crescent Park) | 54
Facility
54
CA AVG
104
Rank
#1116 / 1646 | Yes |
90
Facility
90
CA AVG
59
Rank
#171 / 2058 | 94
Facility
94
CA AVG
81
Rank
#212 / 1475 | 7 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1 / 1388 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1434 | 11
Facility
11
CA AVG
13
Rank
#652 / 1504 | 90.7% | - | Front Porch Communities And Services | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| O‘Connor Woods | IL AL MC NH RC SNF | Stockton (Sherwood Manor) | 499
Facility
499
CA AVG
104
Rank
#23 / 1646 | Yes |
22
Facility
22
CA AVG
59
Rank
#1824 / 2058 | 94
Facility
94
CA AVG
81
Rank
#212 / 1475 | 13 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
13
Rank
#326 / 1388 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1434 | 34
Facility
34
CA AVG
13
Rank
#79 / 1504 | 0 | - | O'connor Woods Housing | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| University Retirement Community | IL AL HC MC NH SNF | Davis (West Davis) | 500
Facility
500
CA AVG
104
Rank
#22 / 1646 | No | 54 | 91
Facility
91
CA AVG
81
Rank
#408 / 1475 | 15 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
13
Rank
#526 / 1388 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
3
Rank
#478 / 1434 | 28
Facility
28
CA AVG
13
Rank
#155 / 1504 | 0 | - | Univer Retire Com At Davis/Pacific Retire Services | 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed |
| The Vineyards – California Armenian Home | IL AL MC NH RESC SNF | Fresno (Roosevelt) | 412
Facility
412
CA AVG
104
Rank
#27 / 1646 | Yes |
24
Facility
24
CA AVG
59
Rank
#1795 / 2058 | 91
Facility
91
CA AVG
81
Rank
#408 / 1475 | 18 | 8
Facility
8
CA AVG
13
Rank
#759 / 1388 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1434 | 41
Facility
41
CA AVG
13
Rank
#36 / 1504 | 54.1% | - | California Home For The Aged Inc | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Spring Lake Village | IL NH AL MC | Santa Rosa (Melita) | 679
Facility
679
CA AVG
104
Rank
#8 / 1646 | Yes |
13
Facility
13
CA AVG
59
Rank
#1924 / 2058 | 88
Facility
88
CA AVG
81
Rank
#563 / 1475 | 14 | 6
Facility
6
CA AVG
13
Rank
#652 / 1388 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
3
Rank
#724 / 1434 | 40
Facility
40
CA AVG
13
Rank
#42 / 1504 | 0 | A+ | Front Porch Communities And Services | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Town & Country | IL AL MC NH SNF | Santa Ana (East Memory Lane) | 328
Facility
328
CA AVG
104
Rank
#45 / 1646 | Yes | 67 | 60
Facility
60
CA AVG
81
Rank
#1332 / 1475 | 39 | 28
Facility
28
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1237 / 1388 | 6
Facility
6
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1157 / 1434 | 50
Facility
50
CA AVG
13
Rank
#22 / 1504 | 32.9% | A+ | Christian And Missionary Alliance | - |
| Hillcrest Care | IL AL MC NH RESC SNF | Arrowhead Farms | 6
Facility
6
CA AVG
104
Rank
#1319 / 1646 | Yes |
29
Facility
29
CA AVG
59
Rank
#1732 / 2058 | 96
Facility
96
CA AVG
81
Rank
#1 / 1475 | 5 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1 / 1388 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1434 | 19
Facility
19
CA AVG
13
Rank
#423 / 1504 | 100.0% | - | Angelita Perez | - |
| Bayshire Torrey Pines | IL AL MC NH SNF | San Diego (Carmel Valley) | 125
Facility
125
CA AVG
104
Rank
#525 / 1646 | Yes |
81
Facility
81
CA AVG
59
Rank
#383 / 2058 | 95
Facility
95
CA AVG
81
Rank
#123 / 1475 | 7 | 3
Facility
3
CA AVG
13
Rank
#443 / 1388 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1434 | 3
Facility
3
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1234 / 1504 | 84.8% | A+ | Hartfield Care LLC | - |
| Ararat Gardens | IL AL NH SNF | Glendale (Somerset) | 175
Facility
175
CA AVG
104
Rank
#234 / 1646 | Yes |
86
Facility
86
CA AVG
59
Rank
#267 / 2058 | 75
Facility
75
CA AVG
81
Rank
#964 / 1475 | 22 | 12
Facility
12
CA AVG
13
Rank
#920 / 1388 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1011 / 1434 | 3
Facility
3
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1234 / 1504 | 46.3% | - | Ararat Home Of Los Angeles, Inc | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / Cottage |
Vintage Zinfandel Senior Apartments | Affordable Apartments 55+
Live a worry-free retirement at Vintage Zinfandel Senior Apartments, an outstanding 55+ community in Santa Rosa, CA, offering independent living. The community’s purposely built and spacious one- and two-bedroom floor plans ensure residents are comfortable and safe. Residents enjoy worry-free living with on-site maintenance, management, and laundry.
With state-of-the-art amenities, including a pool, a library, a clubhouse, a spa, a TV lounge, and a business center, residents can spend their days as they please. The community’s proximity to thriving local amenities and delightful restaurants, residents have easy access to necessities and leisure. Residents enjoy the best of their golden years in the community’s warm and welcoming environment.
Living Out Palm Springs redefines luxury senior living with a bold, inclusive vision tailored for LGBTQ+ adults aged 55 and over. As Southern California’s first high-end, LGBTQ+-affirming active adult community, it offers 122 spacious, mid-century modern-inspired apartments ranging from 1,098 to over 1,800 square feet. Set on nine meticulously landscaped acres, the property features resort-style amenities including a pool, spa, fitness center, dog park, bocce ball courts, and a putting green, all designed to foster connection and comfort.
At the heart of the community is Alice B., an on-site restaurant led by celebrity chefs Susan Feniger and Mary Sue Milliken, offering residents a vibrant dining experience. The community also boasts a private screening room, wellness services, and concierge support, ensuring a lifestyle of ease and engagement. Located in the culturally rich and LGBTQ+-friendly city of Palm Springs, residents enjoy proximity to art galleries, theaters, and events like Modernism Week. Living Out stands as a testament to the possibilities of aging with pride, purpose, and panache.
Bella Vista at Promontory Point is an active 55+ independent living community in Ventura, CA, that features spacious two- and three-bedroom apartments. Promoting a lively and inviting environment, the community ensures older adults’ comfort and sense of belonging. Each apartment also features a fully equipped kitchen, a washer and a dryer, and a fireplace, ensuring residents’ convenience. Here, residents can maintain their independence with ease, accompanied by its exceptional services.
Social gatherings, light exercises, and various recreational activities provide residents with more options to spend their every day actively and happily. A spa, a clubhouse, and a pool are among the communal spaces that residents can use for relaxation and wellness. With its beautiful setting along California coast, the community ensures residents experience the lively beach-town feel while having easy access to city amenities. This independent living community is one of the best choices for senior living in California, as it has top-notch amenities that can help older adults live comfortably in retirement.
Live the retirement of your dreams at Canyon Club Senior Apartments, an idyllic 55+ community in Santa Clarita, CA, offering independent living. The community has 169 beautifully furnished and spacious one- and two-bedroom floor plans, dedicated to residents’ comfort and familiarity. Residents enjoy a convenient lifestyle with the community’s maintenance and management.
Encouraging residents to live actively and maintain social connections, a thoughtfully curated calendar of enriching activities and engaging programs is conducted. Residents have quick access to delightful restaurants and local amenities, providing a variety of dining options to satisfy their dietary needs and preferences. The community has plenty of state-of-the-art amenities, including a fitness center, a pool, a spa, a card room, an arts and crafts room, a theater room, a library, and beautifully manicured landscapes, creating the ideal setting for the finest retirement experience.
Peacefully set in the thriving residential area of Matoian Way, Fresno, CA, Maravillosa-Luxiry Senior Living is an astounding 55+ community that offers independent living. Featuring sophisticated and specially designed accommodation in various studio to two-bedroom floor plans, the community promotes a comfortable and familiar environment. Residents enjoy the best of their golden years amidst the community’s beautiful and welcoming amenities.
Here, residents celebrate milestones and meet new friends with the community’s robust calendar of engaging events and fun recreational activities. Maintenance is also handled by the community, providing residents with more time to do the things they love. Amenities include poolside cabanas and lounge, outdoor dining spaces, a library with a fireplace, a picnic area, a community room, and a fitness center, making it an enticing option for a wondrous retirement.
Providing top-notch care and assistance for over 20 years, Holiday Chateau at Harveston based in Temecula, CA, is an exceptional senior living community offering independent living. With diverse floor plans including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments The community ensures the comfort and safety of its residents with 24-hour care from a kind and compassionate team, wheelchair-accessible areas, and safety rails all over the campus.
Holiday Chateau at Harveston focuses on its residents’ wellness, offering a signature Engage Life program that keeps the seniors socially active, well-versed, and physically fit. The community serves nutritious home-cooked meals three times every day that cater to the seniors’ dietary needs and preferences. Amenities include a well-stocked library, a comfortable lounge area, a barber and beauty salon, spa services, a community center, a gym, an activity room, a game room, a library, a business center, a sunlit patio, a beautiful garden and community grounds, and walking paths with picturesque views.
Live a vibrant lifestyle at Brookside Senior Apartments, a distinct community in Bakersfield, CA, offering independent living. The community has spacious and well-designed one- and two-bedroom floor plans, ensuring residents are comfortable and safe. Residents can keep their peace of mind with on-call maintenance and convenient amenities.
Encouraging residents to live actively and maintain social connections, a thoughtfully curated calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs is conducted. A breakfast bar is available for residents’ convenience, alongside fully furnished kitchens to allow them to prepare meals that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. With state-of-the-art amenities, including a clubhouse, an on-site beauty salon, a pool, and a fitness center, residents can rest assured of having the finest retirement experience.
DON’T RETIRE, REVEL
At Revel, you’re more than just a resident; you’re a member of a thriving independent living community that feels more like a retreat than retirement. Your resident membership includes everything you need to live life on your own terms in this empowering community, including your apartment home, amenities, dining, programming and events, Travel Club access, 24-hour concierge, weekly housekeeping and more.
REVEL LIVING
Research has proven that your aging journey is mostly determined by your lifestyle. That’s why we’ve created Revel Living, a lifestyle culture based on the four pillars of wellness, that, together, keep you connected, engaged and curious. Whether you are interested in a book club, woodworking, yoga, learning a new language, exploring botanical gardens or even teaching a class, at Revel, you will have the opportunity to pursue your interests and passions to get all the life out of your years.
PERSONALIZED SERVICES & AMENITIES
It’s your life and you deserve to revel in it. That’s why our wellness services and community amenities are designed to fit your personal style. Rejuvenate with a personalized treatment in our spa or full-service salon. Get fit in our state-of-the-art fitness center dedicated to cardio, strength training and group fitness classes that optimize your health. Catch the latest movie in our theater. Practice arts and crafts in our creative studio. Or just relax in the heated saltwater pool and spa. At Revel, you’ll also enjoy resort-style services including a 24-hour concierge, housekeeping, maintenance and complimentary transportation.
RESTAURANT DINING
We’ve created culinary experiences that are sure to delight with seasonal menus cooked to order and exceptional service. Our flexible dining options allow you to choose when and where you want to eat, whether that’s in your home, one of our restaurants, or our outdoor dining area. Enjoy a made-from-scratch meal at Ovation, our modern-American restaurant, grab a signature cocktail and a pub classic with a twist in The Social Club, our spirited pub, or stop by for a delicious treat at our onsite ice cream parlor, The Scoop.
COMFORTABLE LIVING
Your home is where you relax and unwind. It’s where you host memorable celebrations, friendly gatherings and quiet nights in. It’s your place to make your own. That’s why the apartment homes at Revel include stylish details like modern plank flooring and oversized windows, and everyday conveniences like gourmet kitchens and washers and dryers.
We invite you to experience a new brand of independent living and see why Revel is worthy of being called home.
Ventura Townehouse is a large-scale residential community offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care services in Ventura, California. Serving residents for 13 years, the community is operated by Pacific View Of Ventura, Inc., and administrated by Evan Granucci. With 566 beds, it’s positioned to offer an array of on-site services and structured programs for occupants at different care levels.
The community provides rehabilitation services, respite care, and 24-hour staffing, ensuring short-term recovery needs and active daily support are available. Residents under assisted living and memory care programs benefit from coordinated clinical and personal care, while those in independent living enjoy a resort-style setting’s flexibility. The facility is located in a moderately walkable area with a Walk Score of 66, making some nearby errands reachable on foot. Dining spotlights variety and quality, with gourmet meals and options like fresh salads and desserts to suit different preferences. The activity calendar includes social gatherings, live entertainment, outings, and educational classes, creating opportunities for engagement and connection. While maintaining access to professional care services as needs evolve, residents enjoy the environment of a resort-style community. Prices start at $4,995 monthly per person.
For families thinking of choosing Ventura Townehouse, touring the facilities and conversing with current residents or family members can help clarify how its range of care levels and amenities fit specific needs.
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
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
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
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
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
Community Stability 10%
Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.
- Includes
- Occupancy Rate
- Bed Options
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 648 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.



















