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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
Overview of Caleo Bay Assisted Living and Memory Care

Caleo Bay Assisted Living and Memory Care is a highly recognized assisted living and memory care community in La Quinta, CA, that offers compassionate care for older adults. The community’s clean and nurturing setting ensures older adults can feel at home during their stay. With a dementia-trained team, as well as chef-prepared meals and 24-hour assistance, residents can ease their worries and have a maintenance-free lifestyle. Following a person-centered care approach, the community strives to understand residents’ routines and needs to help them thrive in retirement.

Chair yoga, puzzles, and live concerts are just some of the activities curated to enhance residents’ memory and encourage physical activity. With its wheelchair-accessible spaces and sensory spa, residents are guaranteed the utmost comfort and safety. Residents also have easy access to their healthcare needs and leisure, as the Bone and Joint Institute at Memorial Hospital and Walgreens are also located nearby. As one of the best options for memory care in California, this senior living community continuously provides excellent services for older adults’ welfare.

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Overview of Blue Mountain Senior Villas

Live your dream retirement in the comforting environment of Blue Mountain Senior Villas, a thriving community in Grand Terrace, CA, designed for independent living. They provide dynamic residents a premiere accommodation at an affordable price and with thoughtful in-house features like air conditioning/ heating, safety features, and high-speed internet access. Residents can choose among their spacious one and two-bedroom floor plans with convenient access to local dining and shopping options, as well as other life amenities.

Their property manager is always available to address residents’ concerns and respond to their emergencies, alongside the convenience of having maintenance on-site. Residents here also enjoy 24-hour access to an array of amenities, such as a clubhouse and online services. Whether you’re seeking privacy, peace, or convenience, Blue Mountain Senior Villas can give it all to you.

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Overview of Mission Village

Mission Village is an idyllic retreat in Riverside, CA, offering independent living. Dedicated to the comfort of those 55+, the community features specially designed and cozy one- and two-bedroom floor plans. Residents can downsize in retirement without worries with the community’s affordable rates and welcoming environment.

Residents are also encouraged to live actively with a thoughtfully curated calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs. With restaurants and retail nearby, residents have quick access to their necessities and leisure. The community is equipped with a swimming pool, a game room, a fitness center, a library, and a computer room, creating the ideal setting for residents’ recreation and wellness.

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Overview of Houser Glen Senior Apartments

Peacefully set near Mark Twain Park in Modesto, CA, House Glen Senior Apartments is an astounding community that offers independent living. This 76-unit community ensures residents’ comfort and safety with specially designed and cozy floor plans. With safety features throughout the community, residents can keep their peace of mind and live safely.

Residents will not run out of things to do with fun games and exciting events conducted for their leisure. Several restaurants are also available nearby, providing residents with plenty of dining options that satisfy their dietary needs and preferences. The community’s wheelchair-accessible amenities and friendly setting create the ideal setting for a worry-free retirement.

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Overview of Palm Terrace I Co-Op Apartments

Palm Terrace I Co-Op Apartments is a blissful retreat in Ontario, CA, offering independent living. The community features specially designed and spacious one-bedroom floor plans, dedicated to residents’ comfort and safety. Residents can keep their peace of mind with on-site maintenance and laundry spaces that aim to provide more time for them to do the things they love.

Pets are also allowed to accompany residents to ease their loneliness; however, restrictions may apply. The community’s proximity to leisure sites and delightful local amenities gives residents easy access to recreation and wellness. Amenities include a library, exercise equipment, a library, a community room, and raised garden beds, ensuring residents can downsize without worries.

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Overview of Sequoia Grove Gracious Retirement Living

Live a fun-filled everyday life at Sequoia Grove, an engaging senior living community in Granite Bay, CA, offering independent living. Residents indulge in safety and comfort with a range of thoughtfully designed accommodation, including studios, one- and two-bedroom apartments with convenient features and safety features. Immediate assistance is guaranteed with managers living on-site and available throughout the day. Safety is guaranteed with 24-hour emergency pull cords and fire protection systems installed in each residence.

Residents’ lifestyle is enhanced with the community’s wide array of convenient amenities, engaging activities, and services. Housekeeping, laundry, transportation, and maintenance services help residents leave the worries of daily living behind so they can freely enjoy their lives. Amenities like a library, full-service beauty salon, worship services, fitness center, spacious activity room, garden beds, walking paths, and outdoor firepit, ensure residents will never run out of enjoyable things to do and can live an active lifestyle.

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Overview of Sierra Hills – a Provincial Senior Living Community

Located on the beautiful West Henderson Avenue, Porterville, CA, is the esteemed senior living community of Sierra Hills focusing on independent living. With a wide array of sophisticated and purposely built suites, cottages, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, seniors enjoy unparalleled comfort and convenience. Moreover, the community ensures residents live a care-free lifestyle with supportive services offered.

Take your retirement to the next level with a well-thought-of calendar of activities and programs that highlight your interests and strengths. Here, residents may indulge in healthy and tasty meals that cater to dietary needs and preferences. With a wide range of stunning amenities and exceptional services, Sierra Hills strives to provide seniors with a haven to spend their golden years wonderfully. Safety rails, smoke alarms, sprinkler systems, covered parking, and wheelchair-accessible spaces are only some of the amenities offered in the community.

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Overview of Koelsch Senior Independent Living

Koelsch Senior Independent Living is a 3-story independent living community located at 2832 Health Care Way in Modesto, California, serving adults 55 and older. The community offers studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans ranging from 450 to 1,110 square feet, accommodating residents seeking an active lifestyle without medical care support.

The community handles maintenance and housekeeping, allowing residents to focus on social engagement and personal interests. Dining services, beauty services, transportation, social and recreational activities, and exercise programs form the core lifestyle offerings.

The community is pet-friendly, accommodating residents who wish to maintain animal companionship.

Koelsch Senior is located 6.8 miles from Modesto’s city center in a car-dependent neighborhood (Walk Score 9). This location trades walkability for proximity to healthcare resources and regional amenities accessible by vehicle.

The community is structured for active, independent-living seniors who want to eliminate home maintenance responsibilities while maintaining autonomy in daily routines and care decisions.

Residents who prioritize social programming, dining amenities, and transportation access without hands-on medical support will find the service model aligned with their needs.

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Oxford Health Group

4221 Wilshire Blvd Suite 392, Los Angeles, CA 90010
Overview of Oxford Health Group

Oxford Health Group provides assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Los Angeles, in the Central LA neighborhood. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while the resident keeps a private apartment. Independent living offers private housing with community services and no daily care, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

The range of care levels can suit a resident whose needs grow over time, allowing a move between care levels without leaving the community. The area has a Walk Score of 81 out of 100, making it very walkable, with most errands possible on foot. A resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

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Overview of Chateau Cupertino

Chateau Cupertino is a cozy and elegant independent living community, one of Silicon Valley’s premier senior living facilities. Senior residents can expect the full attention and care given to them because rest assured that staff and management are ready to attend to individual needs. Chateau Cupertino is ideal for families to entrust their loved ones to professional care staff as they fulfill and nurture seniors’ lifestyles and personal growth.

This senior living has proven to excel in its provision of exceptional standard of senior care through its friendly and dedicated staff who make residents feel like family; the multiple levels of care tailored to their specific needs, a home-like feel to make seniors feel comfortable in their new residence.

 

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Weighting overview

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    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    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.