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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 Hammer Lane Village

Peacefully nestled near Angel Cruz Park in Stockton, CA, Hammer Lane Village is a blissful retreat that offers independent living. Prioritizing the comfort and safety of those 62+ and with disability, the community has beautifully furnished and cozy studio to two-bedroom floor plans. Residents can keep their peace of mind with round-the-clock emergency maintenance and on-site laundry spaces.

Recreation sites and natural spaces are also set nearby, providing residents with a variety of leisure and wellness opportunities. Cats and dogs are also welcome to accompany residents to ease their loneliness. The community is ideal for those looking to spend their golden years comfortably, especially with its bright and friendly setting.

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Overview of Golden Assisted Living

With 24-hour staffing and four defined levels of medical support, Golden Assisted Living is a 128-bed assisted living and memory care community in Sylmar, California. The community offers assisted living, memory care, short-term rehabilitation, and respite care. Operated by Golden Living In Sylmar Inc under administrator Monique Lopez, the facility has been licensed in Los Angeles County as a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly since January 2019.

As a California RCFE, inspections are conducted not by CMS but by the Department of Social Services. The facility since 2021 has totaled 76 complaints, about five times California’s average of 14, with 76 complaint-triggered visits against a statewide norm of 13. Formal citations have run below the state average at 8 total compared to a California average of 10. No fines existed in May 2026, which was the latest inspection.

Amenities feature three chef-prepared meals every day, a greenhouse, a theater space, and an exercise and fitness area. Small pets are welcome. The Independent Living Plus program offers a care tier for residents with lighter support needs.

With a wide amenity in Sylmar, the community fits Los Angeles County older adults who seek assisted living or memory care in a larger community.

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Overview of Silvercrest Retirement Residence

Silvercrest Retirement Residence is a dedicated community in Fresno, CA, that offers independent living. The community features cozy and purposely built studio and one-bedroom accommodations for low-income older adults who are looking to downsize in their later years. Developed and operated by Federal housing financing, residents can rest assured of enjoying comfort like no other while staying on their budget.

There’s no dull moment in the community with a robust calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs that promote social belongingness and an active lifestyle. The community also offers weekly van rides, making it easier for residents to accomplish their errands, especially grocery shopping. The community is ideal for those looking for an alternative option for residents to enjoy their golden years.

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Wisteria at Warner Center

5850 Canoga Ave Suite 110, Woodland Hills, CA 91367
Overview of Wisteria at Warner Center

Wisteria at Warner Center is a vibrant retirement community in Woodland Hills, CA, that offers a variety of well-thought-out residences. The community features spacious one-to-three-bedroom apartments, designed to promote comfort and familiarity. 24-hour emergency call systems, restaurant-style dining, and household services are also offered to ensure residents experience a maintenance-free living. With its commitment to enriching residents’ living experiences, the community offers a comprehensive lifestyle package to ease their financial burdens.

Here, residents can participate in leisure activities and interest classes to learn new things and interact with their peers. A swimming pool, movie theaters, and a fully equipped workshop are also available for residents’ recreation and wellness. With public transportation and local amenities, including a bank, a church, and a plaza, residents are guaranteed accessibility and convenience. This retirement community is a good choice for older adults in California, especially those looking to live independently, with its extensive amenities and dedicated services.

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Overview of Belmont Village Senior Living San Ramon

Experience unmatched hospitality and clinical care at Belmont Village Senior Living San Ramon, an innovative senior living community in San Ramon, CA, offering independent living, assisted living and memory care. Residents indulge in elegantly designed residences, ranging from contemporary studios, one- and two-bedroom floor plans with refined finishes and easy access to a variety of amenities. Housekeeping, laundry, concierge, and transportation services are provided to allow residents more free time to enjoy themselves and the community.

At Belmont Village Senior Living San Ramon, residents find the perfect balance of independence and support with a full time licensed nurse, various therapies, and extensive brain health and memory care programs available on-site. Residents enjoy an active social life with a full daily calendar of activities, events and outings. Amenities like an outdoor heated pool, fitness center, salon, sports lounge, personal wine storage, and outdoor entertainment spaces, provides plenty of opportunities for enjoyment and relaxation.

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Overview of The Woods Senior Living

Enjoy your golden years with The Woods Senior Living in Palm Avenue, Riverside, CA, a dedicated 55+ community that offers independent living. Cozy and purposely designed accommodations in variations of one-bedroom and two-bedroom floor plans are also provided for residents’ comfort and convenience. The community also promotes a bright and welcoming environment for residents to have more avenues to interact with their surroundings.

There’s always something fun to do with a jam-packed calendar of engaging activities and stimulating programs tailored to residents’ enjoyment and wellness. Anticipate mealtimes for a satisfactory dining experience with delicious and healthy meals that cater to dietary needs and preferences. Spend your later years without worries with a trusted community by your side.

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Overview of St. Marks

St. Marks is an outstanding community located in the bustling downtown of Oakland, CA, that offers independent living. Featuring snug and specially designed one- and two-bedroom floor plans, the community ensures residents find the accommodation that best matches their needs and preferences. Here, residents can easily adapt to their surroundings with the community’s warm and welcoming environment.

With its convenient location near Chinatown and San Francisco Bay, residents have easy access to plenty of recreational activities and their necessities. Residents also enjoy convenient transportation with nearby public transportation systems for easier travel. The community is great for those looking to retain their independence while staying on a budget with its relatively affordable rates.

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Overview of Glen Agnes Elderly Housing

Make the most of your independence at Glen Agnes Elderly Housing, a blissful retreat in Fresno, CA, offering independent living. The community prioritizes the comfort and safety of those low-income and physically disabled, providing affordable and well-designed floor plans. Residents can maintain their independence in the community’s vibrant and welcoming environment.

With natural spaces and convenient local amenities nearby, residents will not run out of things to do for leisure and wellness. Residents also delight in a variety of dining options with several restaurants available. The community is ideal for those looking to live comfortably in their golden years, especially with its state-of-the-art amenities.

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Overview of Regency at Folsom Ranch

Live the retirement of your dreams with Regency at Folsom Ranch, an esteemed 55+ community in the welcoming residential area of Olive Orchard Drive, Folsom, CA, offering independent living. With beautifully furnished and sophisticated two- to three-bedroom floor plans, residents have many options to match their preferred accommodations. Residents are guaranteed to live a worry-free lifestyle, with the community handling the busy work.

With its convenient location near leisure sites and local amenities, residents have easy access to their needs and preferences. Encouraging residents to live actively, the community has a variety of cozy amenities designed for recreation and wellness. Here, residents are guaranteed to have the finest retirement experience, surrounded by the community’s top-notch amenities that include a vast clubhouse with an indoor lap pool, an outdoor heated pool, a fitness center, and fire pits.

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Overview of Four Seasons Palm Springs Hoa

Located on Four Seasons Boulevard in Palm Springs, California, Four Seasons Palm Springs Hoa is a residential community designed for older adults seeking an active and socially connected lifestyle. Although the surrounding neighborhood is largely car-dependent, the community offers a variety of on-site amenities that encourage recreation and daily engagement.

Residents can enjoy outdoor features such as swimming pools, spas, tennis courts, bocce ball courts, covered barbecue areas, and shared gathering spaces. Meanwhile, indoor amenities include a fitness center, billiards room, library, crafts studio, on-site salon, and bistro, providing convenient options for wellness, hobbies, dining, and social interaction.

For individuals and families exploring the community, an in-person visit can provide a better understanding of the residential setting, available living arrangements, and the amenities offered to support day-to-day living.

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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.