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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 American Gold Star Manor

Make every moment count at American Gold Star Manor, a distinguished non-profit community in Long Beach, CA, offering independent living. The community’s purposely built and cozy studio to two-bedroom floor plans ensure residents are comfortable and safe. Residents can feel at ease in the community’s bright and friendly environment.

Residents make new friends and have fun with a variety of exciting events and engaging programs. With its ideal location near local amenities and delightful restaurants, residents have access to a variety of dining options that satisfy their dietary needs and preferences. Amenities include a community center, a pool, a spa, a recreation hall, a meditation chapel, and beautifully maintained community gardens.

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Overview of Hazelridge

Live the retirement of your dreams at Hazelridge, a blissful retreat in Anaheim, CA, offering independent living. Prioritizing residents’ comfort and convenience, the community features cozy and specially designed one- and two-bedroom floor plans. This pet-friendly community promotes a vibrant and welcoming environment, ensuring residents feel at ease during their stay.

Residents have fun and make new friends with a variety of exciting events and engaging programs that highlight their interests and capabilities. The community is also conveniently located near restaurants and local amenities, providing residents with a variety of dining options to satisfy their dietary needs and preferences. Amenities include a hot tub, a clubhouse, BBQ grills, and a pool, creating the ideal setting for residents to experience the best of their golden years.

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Overview of Pacific Pointe Independent Living

Pacific Pointe Independent Living is an exceptional 55+ community in Chula Vista, CA, offering independent living. This pet-friendly community handles the housekeeping and chores, ensuring residents have more time to do the things they love. With affordable, all-inclusive rents, residents can rest assured of living a worry-free retirement.

Residents will not run out of things to do with a thoughtfully curated calendar of fun recreational activities and enriching programs conducted for their leisure and wellness. Mealtimes promote social interactions and satisfy dietary needs with delicious and healthy dining options served three times daily. The community has plenty of state-of-the-art amenities and a welcoming environment, making it the ideal setting for a blissful retirement.

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Canyon Club Senior Apartments

26035 Bouquet Canyon Rd #101, Santa Clarita, CA 91350
Overview of Canyon Club Senior Apartments

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.

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Overview of La Loma Senior Apartments

La Loma Senior Apartments is a distinguished community in Modesto, CA, offering independent living. Residents can keep their peace of mind with purposely built and spacious floor plans, designed for their comfort and safety. On-site maintenance and laundry are provided for residents’ convenience.

Here, residents are encouraged to live actively and maintain social connections with recreation sites and natural spaces nearby. Residents also delight in several dining options nearby, catering to their dietary needs and preferences. The community’s welcoming communal spaces and fully furnished apartments create the ideal setting for a blissful retirement.

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Overview of Holiday Villa Senior Living

Serving independent to moderately assisted occupants age 55 and older, Holiday Villa Senior Living is a private assisted living community at 1447 17th Street in Santa Monica, California. It offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care services in one- and two-bedroom apartment-style units.

Nestled in Santa Monica’s highly walkable neighborhood, the home earns a Walk Score of 90, meaning residents can run most daily errands on foot. The location provides easy access to hospitals, pharmacies, restaurants, shops, markets, banks, golf courses, and parks. Holiday Villa Senior Living is positioned 2.48 miles from the West Los Angeles VA Medical Center, making it accessible for residents with VA benefits or connections. It spotlights social engagement, dining experiences, wellness activities, and recreation programming. To bolster residents’ daily needs and wellness goals, the facility supplies transportation services and fitness programming. It welcomes pets, so their importance to occupants’ life quality is recognized. Landscaped gardens offer outdoor space for residents to enjoy the Santa Monica climate. As a private-pay community not certified as a Medicare or Medicaid provider, Holiday Villa caters to residents and families with private resources.

It’s encouraged that prospective occupants and families contact the facility to learn more about specific amenities, care protocols, staffing, floor plan details, and offered services.

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Overview of Claremont Senior Apartments

Claremont Senior Apartments provides seniors with luxurious living spaces that redefine the essence of comfort. The community offers 24-hour access to CVS, ensuring convenient access to essential services. With furnished units available, residents can enjoy the epitome of convenience. The clubhouse, fitness center, and spa further contribute to the vibrant lifestyle available within the community.

The apartment features are designed to enhance the overall living experience, including smoke-free environments and wheelchair-accessible rooms. Each unit is well-equipped with desirable amenities such as a fireplace, balcony, yard, and carpet. With a total of 144 units constructed in 1996, Claremont Senior Apartments has evolved into a dynamic community, providing a distinctive experience for independent living in both homes and facilities.

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Overview of Federation Tower Senior Apartments

Conveniently located in the harmonious neighborhood of Long Beach, CA, Federation Tower Senior Apartments is an idyllic community that offers independent living. Prioritizing residents’ comfort and safety, the community features specially designed and spacious studio- and one-bedroom floor plans. Residents enjoy maintenance-free living, especially with an on-site laundry around the clock.

Residents will not run out of things to do with the community’s proximity to recreation sites and local amenities, catering to their leisure and wellness. Here, pets are also welcome to accompany residents to ease their loneliness. The community is ideal for those seeking independence in their golden years, especially with its dedicated services and welcoming environment.

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Overview of Heritage Park Senior Apartments

Spend a blissful retirement at Heritage Park Senior Apartments, an idyllic 55+ community that offers independent living. The community features garden-style buildings with beautifully furnished and spacious one- and two-bedroom floor plans, ensuring residents can find the accommodation that best matches their preferences. Residents also enjoy a worry-free lifestyle with the community’s 24- hour emergency maintenance and on-site management.

A thoughtfully curated calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs is conducted, encouraging residents to live actively and make new friends. With easy access to shopping and dining venues, Meals-on-Wheels, and feedback programs, residents are guaranteed to enjoy several dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. This pet-friendly community is ideal for those looking to spend their golden years with ease.

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Overview of Raincross Senior Village Apartments

Peacefully set in the harmonious neighborhood of Riverside, CA, Raincross Senior Village Apartments is an astounding community that offers independent living. With purposely built and spacious one- and two-bedroom floor plans, residents are guaranteed to live comfortably and safely. Residents are also welcome to bring their pets to accompany them and ease their loneliness.

A carefully curated calendar of fun activities and enriching programs is conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. The community is also located near shopping and restaurants, so residents enjoy dining that caters to their dietary needs and preferences. Other amenities include a billiards room, a clubhouse, a fitness center, a library, a pool, and a theater room, ensuring residents live the best of their golden years.

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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.