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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: 103The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in California. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

Living Out Palm Springs

1122 E Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Overview of Living Out Palm Springs

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.

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Overview of Truewood by Merrill, Fig Garden

Truewood by Merrill, Fig Garden is a charming independent living community located in Fresno, CA, near the beautiful Yosemite Park. Nestled in the quiet Fig Garden loop, it offers a variety of apartments, including studios and one or two-bedroom units. Residents can enjoy engaging amenities such as a theater room, billiards lounge, fitness area, and landscaped gardens, providing plenty of options for leisure and relaxation.

Truewood by Merrill supports seniors in living their lives to the fullest with features such as flexible dining with chef-prepared meals, transportation options, and housekeeping services to enhance daily living. With a warm atmosphere and welcoming staff, residents can participate in social events and enjoy the comforts of a community that feels like home, all while having their pets by their side.

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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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Overview of Truewood by Merrill, Fig Garden

Truewood by Merrill Gardens, Fig Garden, prides itself on having a comfortable environment where residents can do as they please and enjoy the experience in the community. The senior living home promotes a kind of service that is flexible to the needs of any resident. boasts a vibrant lifestyle found through the youthful energy enhanced by the residents. Truewood encourages residents to live a little more enriching during their golden years, making them one of the top-ranked senior living communities in the Fresno area. 

Truewood also caters to the essential amenities and services available to residents, such as housekeeping and transportation services, dining areas and lounge areas, and a courtyard– to name a few of what they offer. Their private apartments are well maintained and kept by their housekeeping and linen service. Community amenities include shared courtyards, outdoor parkways, and recreational areas that encourage engagement among seniors. 

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Overview of Provincial Chico Senior Living

Settling in the tranquil lands of Cohasset Road, Chico, CA, The Oakmont is a reliable senior living community that focuses on independent living. With seniors’ and military veterans’ welfare in mind, the community doubles its efforts to provide an accessible senior living experience. Moreover, The Oakmont focuses on residents’ safety and security and features senior-friendly spaces with safety rails, smoke alarms and sprinkle systems, and wheelchair-accessible premises.

Enjoy every moment of your golden years with a wide array of enjoyable activities and fun programs that are carefully curated to highlight seniors’ interests and strengths. With healthy and delicious meals catering to dietary needs and preferences, residents enjoy a delightful dining experience. Full of incredible amenities and serene communal areas, The Oakmont is great for seniors who want to make the most out of their retirement while staying connected with a warm and welcoming community.

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Overview of Sherwood Manor Senior Apartments

Make every moment count at Sherwood Manor Senior Apartments, a distinct community in Modesto, CA, offering independent living. Residents find the right accommodation according to their preferences with specially designed and spacious one- and two-bedroom floor plans. The community strives to promote a vibrant and welcoming environment, so residents can feel at ease during their stay.

Here, residents can easily access recreation and wellness with leisure sites and natural spaces in proximity. Delightful restaurants are available nearby, providing residents with several dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Residents are guaranteed the finest retirement experience with the community’s state-of-the-art amenities.

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Overview of Citrus Hills 55+ Community

Make every moment count at Citrus Hills, a newly built 55+ community in Fontana, CA, offering independent living. With a variety of purposely built and spacious one- and two-bedroom floor plans, residents can rest assured of finding a new place of comfort. The community also provides on-site management and plenty of laundry areas for residents’ convenience.

Residents will not run out of things to do with a carefully curated calendar of engaging programs and exciting events that highlight their interests and capabilities. The community also features a BBQ and picnic area, ensuring residents enjoy mealtimes that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Amenities include a spa, a hot tub, a recreation room, an elevator, a fitness center, and a pool, ensuring residents enjoy retirement.

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Overview of Shasta Estates Senior Living

Overlooking the beautiful city of Redding, CA, Shasta Estates Senior Living is a vibrant senior living community that offers independent living. Residents can fully relax in their spacious apartments that they can personalize with their favorite furnishings and treasured memento. The community ensures residents can retire comfortably and conveniently with the support of services like housekeeping, personalized home health care, and various therapy services.

With plenty of inviting common spaces, amenities and deliciously prepared meals, the community warrants a delightful living experience that fosters holistic well-being and social engagement. Residents can stay fit with workout sessions in the fully-equipped fitness center, take in nature on a relaxing stroll at the private walking trails, or get stuck in a good book at the media room or library. Here, residents are free to engage in activities of their choice and live their lives however they want.

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Overview of The Remington Senior Living

Conveniently set along North 11th Avenue, Hanford, CA, The Remington Senior Living is a blissful retreat that provides independent living. Alongside specially designed and snug accommodations in variations of one-bedroom and two-bedroom floor plans, residents enjoy a maintenance-free lifestyle with the community handling the housekeeping. Home health care and therapy services tailored to residents’ welfare are also offered for their comfort.

Have fun with friends through a jam-packed calendar of recreational activities and wellness programs. Kitchens and kitchenettes are available for those who prefer to prepare their meal while restaurant-style dining is also served for a hassle-free mealtime. Amenities include a library, a media room, a fitness center, a reflection room, and pet-friendly spaces, perfect for relaxation and socialization.

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Overview of Edgewater Isle Senior Apartments

Edgewater Isle Senior Apartments is a top-rated independent living community in San Mateo, CA, that offers affordable apartments for those 62+. The community ensures older adults feel at ease during their stay, accompanied by its cozy and welcoming environment. Convenient apartment features, laundry spaces, and maintenance services are also available to help residents maintain their independence without hassles. Dedicated to low-income older adults, the community strives to maintain affordability while maintaining quality.

Here, residents can live actively and create meaningful connections through a variety of engaging social events and accessible amenities. Cozy living spaces and lively gathering areas also ensure residents can relax and freely interact with their surroundings. Grocery stores, serene parks, and public transportation are also located nearby, providing more options for residents to explore and experience. This independent living community is one of the trusted options for senior living in California, ensuring older adults can live comfortably in their later years.

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Weighting overview

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    Resident Experience
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    Regulatory
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    Visual Media
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    Website
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    Stability
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    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
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Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.