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Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 652 independent living communities in California using California Department of Social Services (CDSS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank independent living in CA
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Avg Walk Score: 57/ 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: 104The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in California. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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The Reutlinger Community
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Danville
120
Facility 120
CA AVG 104
Rank #561 / 1648
No
30
Facility 30
CA AVG 57
Rank #1715 / 2087
86
Facility 86
CA AVG 81
Rank #630 / 1399
22
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 13
Rank #884 / 1388
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #412 / 1160
26
Facility 26
CA AVG 13
Rank #217 / 1494
65.0% A+Reutlinger Community, The And Eskaton Properties IncStudio / 1 Bed
Spring Lake Village
IL
NH
AL
MC
Santa Rosa (Melita)
679
Facility 679
CA AVG 104
Rank #8 / 1648
No
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 57
Rank #1921 / 2087
88
Facility 88
CA AVG 81
Rank #513 / 1399
13
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #650 / 1388
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #599 / 1160
39
Facility 39
CA AVG 13
Rank #45 / 1494
0A+Front Porch Communities And Services1 Bed / 2 Bed
Mission Commons – A Provincial Senior Living Community
IL
NH
Redlands (Live Oak Canyon)
-
Facility -
CA AVG 104
Rank #1287 / 1648
Yes
54
Facility 54
CA AVG 57
Rank #1240 / 2087
-----0--Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Harrison Villa of Mt. San Antonio Gardens
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Pomona
520
Facility 520
CA AVG 104
Rank #16 / 1648
No
45
Facility 45
CA AVG 57
Rank #1470 / 2087
94
Facility 94
CA AVG 81
Rank #185 / 1399
12
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #441 / 1388
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1160
33
Facility 33
CA AVG 13
Rank #92 / 1494
84.0% -Congregational Homes, IncorporatedStudio
O‘Connor Woods
IL
AL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Stockton (Sherwood Manor)
499
Facility 499
CA AVG 104
Rank #23 / 1648
Yes
22
Facility 22
CA AVG 57
Rank #1821 / 2087
94
Facility 94
CA AVG 81
Rank #185 / 1399
11
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #324 / 1388
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1160
34
Facility 34
CA AVG 13
Rank #82 / 1494
0-O'connor Woods HousingStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Vi at Palo Alto
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Palo Alto
876
Facility 876
CA AVG 104
Rank #1 / 1648
No
80
Facility 80
CA AVG 57
Rank #416 / 2087
90
Facility 90
CA AVG 81
Rank #398 / 1399
20
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 13
Rank #845 / 1388
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1160
21
Facility 21
CA AVG 13
Rank #336 / 1494
73.1% -Cc Palo Alto LLC And Classic Res. Mgmt. Ltd. Partner1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
Vi at La Jolla Village
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
San Diego (University City)
783
Facility 783
CA AVG 104
Rank #5 / 1648
No
88
Facility 88
CA AVG 57
Rank #218 / 2087
84
Facility 84
CA AVG 81
Rank #730 / 1399
29
17
Facility 17
CA AVG 13
Rank #1056 / 1388
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1160
27
Facility 27
CA AVG 13
Rank #184 / 1494
69.3% -Ccw La Jolla LLC, Cc La Jolla LLC, And Classic Res MgmtSuite / Penthouse / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
University Retirement Community
IL
AL
HC
MC
NH
SNF
Davis (West Davis)
500
Facility 500
CA AVG 104
Rank #22 / 1648
No
54
Facility 54
CA AVG 57
Rank #1240 / 2087
91
Facility 91
CA AVG 81
Rank #355 / 1399
12
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #525 / 1388
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #412 / 1160
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 13
Rank #159 / 1494
0-Univer Retire Com At Davis/Pacific Retire Services1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
Canterbury Woods
IL
AL
NH
SNF
Pacific Grove
190
Facility 190
CA AVG 104
Rank #180 / 1648
No
81
Facility 81
CA AVG 57
Rank #383 / 2087
91
Facility 91
CA AVG 81
Rank #355 / 1399
9
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #324 / 1388
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #412 / 1160
42
Facility 42
CA AVG 13
Rank #34 / 1494
72.6% A+Front Porch Communities And Services1 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 / 1648
No
57
Facility 57
CA AVG 57
Rank #1155 / 2087
88
Facility 88
CA AVG 81
Rank #513 / 1399
4
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #525 / 1388
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #599 / 1160
32
Facility 32
CA AVG 13
Rank #108 / 1494
57.2% A+Humangood & Humangood Norcal & Humangood Fresno-
Town & Country
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Santa Ana (East Memory Lane)
328
Facility 328
CA AVG 104
Rank #45 / 1648
No
67
Facility 67
CA AVG 57
Rank #829 / 2087
64
Facility 64
CA AVG 81
Rank #1246 / 1399
23
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 13
Rank #1237 / 1388
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 3
Rank #829 / 1160
50
Facility 50
CA AVG 13
Rank #22 / 1494
32.9% A+Christian And Missionary Alliance-
The Vineyards – California Armenian Home
IL
AL
MC
NH
RESC
SNF
Fresno (Roosevelt)
412
Facility 412
CA AVG 104
Rank #27 / 1648
Yes
24
Facility 24
CA AVG 57
Rank #1793 / 2087
91
Facility 91
CA AVG 81
Rank #355 / 1399
14
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #758 / 1388
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1160
41
Facility 41
CA AVG 13
Rank #38 / 1494
54.1% -California Home For The Aged IncStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Webster House
IL
AL
NH
SNF
Palo Alto (Crescent Park)
54
Facility 54
CA AVG 104
Rank #1116 / 1648
No
90
Facility 90
CA AVG 57
Rank #171 / 2087
94
Facility 94
CA AVG 81
Rank #185 / 1399
7
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1388
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1160
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 13
Rank #614 / 1494
90.7% -Front Porch Communities And Services1 Bed / 2 Bed
Miranda Villa
IL
San Jose (Bascom - Forest)
-
Facility -
CA AVG 104
Rank #678 / 1648
No
77
Facility 77
CA AVG 57
Rank #509 / 2087
-----0--Studio / 1 Bed
Redlands Healthcare Center
IL
AL
HOS
MC
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Redlands (South Redlands)
78
Facility 78
CA AVG 104
Rank #935 / 1648
No
26
Facility 26
CA AVG 57
Rank #1771 / 2087
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Overview of Base Line Plaza Co-Op Apartments

Nestled near Encanto Park in San Bernardino, CA, Base Line Plaza Co-Op Apartments is an idyllic retreat that offers independent living. The community strives to maintain residents’ independence, handling the maintenance of its specially designed and cozy one-bedroom apartments. Alongside its gated and secure campus, emergency pull cords are also available in each residence to ensure comfort and safety.

Residents have quick access to natural spaces and recreation sites, providing endless leisure and wellness opportunities. With full kitchens available, residents can prepare meals according to their dietary needs and preferences. The community is equipped with a community room, a laundry room, a pool table, raised garden beds, and lobby lounges, creating the perfect setting for a blissful retirement.

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Overview of Loma Linda Springs

Conveniently located near Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital in Loma Linda, CA, Loma Linda Springs is a sophisticated 55+ community that offers independent living. Residents can ease their worries since the community handles the maintenance and management of its specially designed and spacious one- and two-bedroom accommodations. Pets are also allowed to brighten residents’ moods.

Promoting an active and well-engaged lifestyle, group exercises and fun recreational activities are conducted. BBQ and picnic areas are available on-site, promoting social interactions during mealtimes while satisfying dietary needs and preferences. The community has many state-of-the-art amenities, including a library, a courtyard, a fitness center, a business center, spas, swimming pools, and a recreation room.

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Overview of Sycamore Senior Village

Sycamore Senior Village is a one-of-a-kind community in Oxnard, CA, offering independent living. Featuring purposely built and spacious studio to two-bedroom floor plans, the community ensures residents are comfortable and safe. Residents can ease their worries with 24-hour emergency maintenance and on-site laundry spaces, providing a convenient lifestyle.

Residents will not feel lonely with a jam-packed calendar of fun recreational activities and exciting events, highlighting their interests and capabilities. Pets are allowed to accompany residents to lift their moods. The community is equipped with a clubhouse, a movie theater, a business center, a fitness center, and serene courtyards, creating the ideal setting for a blissful retirement.

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Overview of La Colorado Terrace – a Senior 55+ Community Apartments

Enjoy a worry-free retirement at LA Colorado Terrace, a blissful retreat in Los Angeles, CA, offering independent living. Prioritizing the comfort of those 55+, the community features cozy and specially designed studio and one-bedroom floor plans. Residents can ease their worries with top-notch on-site services that aim to maintain their independence without the busy work.

Here, residents can easily access recreation and wellness with easy access to vast outdoor spaces and thriving local amenities. The community features a kitchen with many amenities, encouraging residents to prepare healthy meals that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Combining a convenient location, thriving local amenities nearby, and state-of-the-art amenities, the community ensures residents thrive in their golden years.

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Overview of Villa Serena Senior Apartments

Enjoy the retirement of your dreams at Villa Serene Senior Apartments, a distinguished 55+ community in Chino, CA, offering independent living. With cozy and purposely built one- and two-bedroom floor plans, residents can find the accommodation that best suits their preferences. The community also provides on-site maintenance and management, so residents can make the most of their independence.

Here, residents will not run out of things to do with a jam-packed calendar of fun recreational activities and enriching programs that aim to keep them active and socially connected. The community also features a gourmet clubhouse kitchen, ensuring residents have a satisfactory dining experience that caters to their dietary needs and preferences. Amenities include a spa, a fitness center, a dog park, a billiard table, a business center, a swimming pool, and beautifully maintained landscapes, ensuring a comfortable and stress-free lifestyle.

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Overview of 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.

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Overview of Miyako Gardens Apartments

Nestled in the vibrant Little Tokyo district of Los Angeles, Miyako Gardens Apartments is a hidden oasis of comfort. This community offers residents easy access to nearby freeways, making it a perfect spot for anyone looking to live in this bustling neighborhood. One of the best things about Miyako Gardens Apartments is the wide range of indoor and outdoor activities available to residents. Whether residents are in the mood for some socializing or prefer to relax with a good book, there’s something for everyone. They can explore the neighborhood’s many shops and restaurants, or enjoy some quality time with friends and family in the community’s recreation room.

The apartments at Miyako Gardens are spacious and thoughtfully designed to provide maximum comfort and convenience. With one and two-bedroom options available, residents will find plenty of space to make themselves feel at home. Laundry facilities, parking, and a recreation room are all available on-site, making daily life more manageable and stress-free.

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Overview of Holiday Rancho Village

Holiday Rancho Village is part of the independent living branch of the renowned Atria group of senior living communities. As an active and supportive retirement home, management prioritizes the welfare of its residents. Their commitment to ensuring an individual’s independence while being engaged is their utmost priority for a balanced lifestyle, keeping their residents healthy and active. Holiday Rancho Village has provided a diverse and inclusive environment for an inspired senior living experience.

The premier retirement home in Palmdale boasts an elevated lifestyle through the high-quality services provided for seniors with independent living. Its luxurious and forward-thinking accommodations include delicious daily, nutritious meals prepared by a chef, a personal emergency call system, weekly housekeeping and laundry, a library, a business center, a game room, and an activity room.

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Overview of Palm Court by Cogir

Focusing on independent living, Palm Court by Cogir is an eminent senior living community located in Overland Avenue, Culver City, CA. Enjoy a happy and cozy life within the community with a variety of studio, one-, and two-bedroom floor plans to choose from. Maintain an active and well-engaged lifestyle with a kind and dedicated team handling the maintenance and mundane chores.

Explore new interests and meet people with different perspectives with fun activities and enjoyable learning programs. The community strives to provide seniors with opportunities to flourish and reach their full potential while tending to their special needs. With healthy and tasty meals served, the community meets dietary needs and preferences. Palm Court by Cogir is a great place for seniors looking for an active life without the hassle of maintenance and housekeeping.

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Overview of Mayflower Gardens Residential Living

Enjoy a blissful lifestyle with Mayflower Gardens Residential Living, an outstanding senior living community located in the serene neighborhood of Lancaster, CA, providing independent living. With the needs and interests of adults 55 and better, the community provides snug and sophisticated one-bedroom and two-bedroom residences for their comfort and convenience. Seniors thrive and live their lives to the fullest with a compassionate and well-trained team attending to their daily living activities.

Featuring extensive amenities and various activities, residents do not run out of things to do to keep an active and well-engaged retirement. Mayflower Gardens Residential Living is ideal for seniors looking to downsize in their golden years and enjoy the various amenities that the community has to offer.

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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 652 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.