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Overview of Winding Commons Senior Living

Live comfortably in your golden years with Winding Commons Senior Living, an idyllic 62+ community in Carmichael, CA, offering independent living. Residents have plenty of options to meet their preferences with beautifully designed and spacious studio, one-, and two-bedroom accommodations. The community ensures a worry-free retirement with all-inclusive rates.

Residents can feel a sense of belonging and interact with their surroundings with fun recreational activities and engaging programs for their leisure and wellness. With delightful and healthy chef-prepared meals, residents enjoy the finest dining experience that satisfies their dietary needs and preferences. The pet-friendly community is equipped with a library, a craft room, a game room, a fitness center, a beauty salon, and serene walking paths, making it an ideal setting for a blissful retirement.

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Overview of Village Park Senior Apartments

Surrounded by thriving amenities in Bakersfield, CA, Village Park Senior Apartments is a distinguished community that offers independent living. The community features cozy and well-thought-out one- and two-bedroom floor plans that aim to keep residents comfortable and safe. Residents can rest their worries with the community’s convenient amenities, allowing them to enjoy maintenance-free living.

With the community’s proximity to recreation sites, residents can easily access activities for leisure and wellness. Several restaurants are also set nearby, providing residents with a variety of dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. The community’s purposely built amenities, including a game room, a fitness center, and a courtyard, create the ideal setting for residents to spend their golden years without worries.

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Overview of Fellowship Homes Senior Living

Ideally located near Doctors Medical Center in Modesto, CA, Fellowship Homes Senior Living is a blissful retreat that offers independent living. The community features beautifully furnished and cozy accommodations, ensuring residents find the one that best suits their preferences. Residents here enjoy maintenance-free living with the community handling the chores and repairs.

Residents will not feel lonely with a thoughtfully curated calendar of exciting events and fun trips that aim to keep them active and socially engaged. Delightful and healthy meals are also served to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. The community is great for those looking to spend their retirement independently, especially with its vibrant and welcoming environment.

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Overview of Varenna Senior Apartments

Make every moment count with Varenna Senior Apartments, an outstanding community in Sacramento, CA, offering independent living. With its cozy and spacious one- and two-bedroom floor plans, residents can find the accommodation that best matches their preferences. On-site management and maintenance are provided, so residents can have more time to do the things they love.

With recreation sites and convenient local amenities nearby, residents can spend their days as they please for leisure and wellness. Residents also delight in a variety of dining options with fast food chains and restaurants nearby. Amenities include a clubhouse, a business center, a library, and an outdoor pool, creating the ideal setting for a blissful retirement.

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Overview of St John Manor

Peacefully set near Lowell Park in Bakersfield, CA, St. John Manor is an idyllic retreat that offers independent living. Beautifully furnished and cozy accommodations are provided in a vibrant and welcoming environment, ensuring residents can feel at ease during their stay. The community also provides quick access to public transportation, so residents can travel with ease.

With plenty of recreation sites and local amenities nearby, residents have quick access to leisure and wellness opportunities. Fully furnished kitchens are available, allowing residents to prepare meals according to their dietary needs and preferences. Residents are guaranteed to thrive in their golden years, especially with its dedicated services and purposely built amenities.

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Canyon Country Senior

18701 Flying Tiger Dr, Santa Clarita, CA 91387
Overview of Canyon Country Senior

Surrounded by thriving local amenities in Canyon Country, CA, Canyon Country Senior is a welcoming 55+ community that offers independent living. Prioritizing residents’ comfort and safety, the community features cozy and specially designed studio to two-bedroom floor plans. Residents experience the best of their golden years amidst the community’s vibrant and friendly setting.

With recreation sites nearby, including the Friendly Valley Golf Course, residents will not run out of things to do for leisure and wellness. Residents also delight in delicious and healthy meals with several restaurants available nearby. The community is ideal for those looking to live independently in retirement without hassles.

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Overview of Holiday Redwood Retirement Residence

Nestled in beautiful Napa Valley, California, Holiday Redwood Retirement Residence offers an award-winning independent living community for seniors. Located just three miles from the vibrant attractions of Napa, this engaging environment allows you to experience the best of wine country living while enjoying a friendly and supportive atmosphere. Spacious senior apartments provide a comfortable and convenient home base. Each unit features a modern kitchenette, refrigerator, private patio or balcony, and individually controlled heating and air conditioning for year-round comfort. Basic cable TV and telephone hookups are also included for your entertainment and connection.

They cultivate an engaging lifestyle with a calendar full of events, programs, and social gatherings. Holiday Redwood compared to living at home. With studios starting at $2,909 per month, this exceptional community offers a great value.

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Overview of Cogir of Manteca

A vibrant senior living community located in the welcoming neighborhood of North Union Road, Manteca, CA, that provides assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Spend glorious days in the cozy and elegant residences of Cogir of Manteca, including one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments. The community boasts a trusted and well-trained team, delivering the highest quality of care and support for seniors to enjoy their interests.

With diverse enjoyable activities and engaging learning programs, seniors find something new to do as they go about their day. The community doubles its efforts to understand residents’ needs and aspirations to meticulously devise a care plan that suits them. Delight with healthy and tasty meals catering to nutritional requirements and tastes. Cogir of Manteca strives to be a haven for seniors to rest, enjoy personal time, and cherish moments with friends with its scenic landscapes and tranquil grounds.

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Overview of Seawind Seniors

Peacefully set near Pleasant Valley Park in Oxnard, CA, Seawind Seniors is a dedicated 55+ community that offers independent living. The community features specially designed and spacious one- and two-bedroom floor plans, ensuring residents can find the accommodation that best matches their preferences. Residents can keep their peace of mind with on-site convenient amenities that aim to help with chores.

With its proximity to delightful local amenities and recreation sites, residents can easily access their necessities and leisure. Residents can spend their days as they please with surrounding beaches, shopping malls, and public transportation. The community’s vibrant and welcoming environment creates the perfect setting for a worry-free retirement.

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Overview of Truewood by Merrill, Pinole

Enjoy a glorious retirement with the one-of-a-kind senior living community of Truewood by Merrill, Pinole located in the quiet residential area of Appian Way, Pinole, CA, specializing in independent living. Surround yourself with beautifully designed and elegant accommodations to maximize comfort and security. The community aims to provide the highest quality of care and assistance for seniors to gain meaningful experiences.

As an award-winning community, Truewood by Merrill, Pinole continues to provide a warm and welcoming environment for seniors to cherish every moment of their best years. Participate in exciting activities and enjoyable programs to maintain an actively engaged lifestyle. With healthy and tasty meals available throughout the day, residents can rest assured of satisfying dietary needs. Truewood by Merrill, Pinole is a welcoming abode for seniors to spend their golden years doing what they love.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
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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.

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  • 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
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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
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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
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Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
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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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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: 168The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in California. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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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.