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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 Priya Living City Center

Priya Living, located in Fremont, CA, is a senior living community offering a refreshing approach to elderly living. This senior living  community offers one to three bedroom accommodations featuring private bathrooms and kitchens with appliances. Each unit is also cable ready, and is equipped with security systems.
Priya Living also offers a myriad of community amenities designed to enhance each residents’ living experiences. From their movement room, green rec space, bocce court, and pool and lounge, residents get to experience different things and activities everyday, making the retirement experience more fulfilling. 

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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 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 Perris Isle Senior Apartments

Peacefully set near Sunnymead Park in Moreno Valley, CA, Perris Isle Senior Apartments is a blissful retreat that offers independent living. Featuring beautifully designed and cozy one- and two-bedroom floor plans, the community ensures residents’ comfort and safety. Residents can ease their worries with on-site maintenance and laundry areas, ensuring a convenient lifestyle.

Residents have quick access to necessities and leisure with the community’s proximity to recreation sites and thriving local amenities. The community also features a BBQ and picnic area to promote social interactions over delightful and healthy foods. Amenities include a clubhouse, a pool, and a vast courtyard, creating the ideal setting for a blissful retirement.

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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 Monte Vista Senior Apartments

Monte Vista Senior Apartments is an astounding 55+ community in Riverside, CA, offering independent living. The community has specially designed and spacious one- and two-bedroom floor plans, ensuring residents are comfortable and safe. Residents enjoy a worry-free lifestyle with on-call maintenance and convenient amenities.

With beautifully designed amenities and cozy communal spaces, residents will not run out of things to do and make new friends. Delightful restaurants are also set nearby, providing residents with plenty of dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. The community is ideal for those looking to live comfortably in their golden years, especially with its bright and friendly environment.N

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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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Overview of Eucalyptus Towers Co-Op Apartments

Experience a better quality of life at Eucalyptus Towers Co-op, a distinct community in Moreno Valley, CA, offering independent living. With plenty of specially designed and cozy one-bedroom apartments, residents can rest assured of finding the right accommodation based on their preferences. The community also provides on-site maintenance, ensuring residents have more time to do the things they love.

Promoting an active and vibrant lifestyle, the community features cozy communal spaces and state-of-the-art amenities, including a library, exercise equipment, and raised garden beds. Residents also have quick access to their needs and leisure with its proximity to local amenities. The community’s fully furnished accommodations and welcoming environment create the ideal setting for a blissful retirement.

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Overview of Palm Terrace II Co-Op Apartments

Serenely located near Veterans Memorial Park in Ontario, CA, the Palm Terrace II Co-Op Apartments is an astounding community that offers independent living. Residents enjoy the utmost comfort with specially designed and spacious one-bedroom accommodations. The community provides on-site maintenance and laundry for residents’ convenience

Residents have easy access to recreation sites and thriving local amenities to encourage them to live actively and make new friends. With a full kitchen, residents can prepare meals according to their dietary needs and preferences. The community has a gift shop, a library, and gated reserve parking, creating the ideal environment for downsizing without hassles.

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Overview of Parkwood at Polo Grounds

Parkwood at Polo Grounds is an upscale independent living community in Indio, CA, that offers thoughtfully designed apartments for those 55+. With its lively and welcoming environment, the community ensures older adults can live comfortably in retirement while maintaining an active lifestyle. Every unit is wheelchair-accessible and is equipped with a kitchen and dishwasher, ensuring residents’ comfort and convenience. The community’s luxurious setting allows residents to thrive in their later years.

Light exercises, social events, and plenty of leisure activities provide residents with more opportunities to learn and interact with friends. A fitness center, on-site laundry, a heated swimming pool and spa, and a serene walking trail are just some of the top-notch amenities provided for residents’ relaxation and wellness. John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital, as well as various resorts and parks, are also located nearby, providing residents with convenient access to leisure and their healthcare needs. This independent living community is one of the best options for senior living in California, as it has top-notch amenities.

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Weighting overview

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    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
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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.

  • 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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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.