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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 Waterford Terrace Retirement Community

Waterford Terrace Retirement Community located in Aztec Drive, La Mesa, CA, is an exceptional senior living community that provides independent living. Bask in the sunlight with the community’s different floor plans, either with a patio or balcony. Waterford Terrace Retirement Community ensures a comfortable and safe residence for seniors.

The community emphasizes the health and wellness of its residents, hence, orchestrating several different activities and exercises such as tai chi, movie nights, weekly bingo, and day trips. Chef-prepared meals are prepared round-the-clock daily to cater to the residents’ schedules. The amenities include a fitness and wellness center, movie theater, card and billiards table, hair salon, library, and community center. 

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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 Truewood by Merrill, Modesto

Focusing on independent living, Truewood by Merrill, Modesto is a reliable senior living community set in the peaceful neighborhood of Shawnee Drive, Modesto, CA. The community features pet-friendly and sophisticated accommodations in a wide selection of studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, ensuring unmatched comfort and safety. A dedicated and highly trained team aims to ease seniors’ worries by delivering top-notch care and support for their special needs and interests.

Create unforgettable moments and lead a fulfilled life within the vibrant and friendly environment of Truewood by Merrill, Modesto. Enjoy fun activities and exciting programs for leisure and wellness. With healthy and tasty meals catering to dietary needs and preferences, Truewood by Merrill, Modesto is ideal for seniors wanting to live their freedom to its fullest.

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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 Overture Riverwalk

An outstanding community located in the peaceful residential area of Sierra Vista Avenue, Riverside, CA, Overture Riverwalk offers independent living. Catering to 55+ residents, the community provides beautifully designed and cozy one-bedroom and two-bedroom accommodations to ensure their comfort and safety. Residents ease their worries and live a vibrant lifestyle with the community’s resort-style and state-of-the-art amenities.

Here, residents enjoy fun-filled activities and enriching programs tailored to their leisure and wellness. Have hassle-free dining with delightful and healthy meals that cater to dietary needs and preferences. The community is equipped with a pool, a jacuzzi, a putting green, a fitness center, a coffee bar, and outdoor courtyard, among other things, ensuring residents do not run out of things to do as they spend their golden years within its relaxing and welcoming spaces.

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Overview of Mt Rubidoux Manor

Surrounded by convenient local amenities in Riverside, CA, Mt. Rubidoux Manor is a one-of-a-kind 55+ community that offers independent living. Featuring 188 purposely designed and snug accommodations, the community promises residents comfort and convenience like no other. The accommodations also feature emergency call systems, kitchens, and safety handles to ensure safety. Here, residents enjoy the community’s vibrant and welcoming environment, ensuring they have the finest retirement experience.

With a variety of enriching activities and engaging events, residents are encouraged to live actively and remain socially engaged. Health seminars, transportation services, and a service coordinator are available to meet residents’ healthcare needs. Amenities include a library, a pool table, an outdoor patio, and computer stations for residents to live comfortably in their golden years.

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Overview of Vintage at Snowberry

Peacefully nestled in Riverside, CA, Vintage at Snowberry is an idyllic 55+ community that offers independent living. Here, residents will surely enjoy their later years with the community’s snug and state-of-the-art amenities designed for comfort and safety. Interact with different people and make their retirement more meaningful.

Residents will not run out of things to do with a carefully curated calendar of fun activities and enriching programs tailored to their leisure and wellness. With top-notch safety precautions, residents can rest assured of enjoying a safe and convenient lifestyle. Amenities include a pool, a clubhouse, a business center, a fitness center, and laundry, creating the ideal setting for a blissful retirement.

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Overview of Winding Commons Senior Living

Live comfortably in your golden years with Winding Commons Senior Living, an idyllic 62+ community in Carmichael, CA, offering independent living. Residents have plenty of options to meet their preferences with beautifully designed and spacious studio, one-, and two-bedroom accommodations. The community ensures a worry-free retirement with all-inclusive rates.

Residents can feel a sense of belonging and interact with their surroundings with fun recreational activities and engaging programs for their leisure and wellness. With delightful and healthy chef-prepared meals, residents enjoy the finest dining experience that satisfies their dietary needs and preferences. The pet-friendly community is equipped with a library, a craft room, a game room, a fitness center, a beauty salon, and serene walking paths, making it an ideal setting for a blissful retirement.

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Overview of Notre Dame Plaza

Ideally situated near Mission Dolores Park in San Francisco, CA, Notre Dame Plaza is an idyllic retreat that offers independent living. Featuring cozy and specially designed studio and one-bedroom floor plans, the community strives to keep residents comfortable and safe. Residents can rest their worries in the community’s nurturing and welcoming environment.

Recreation sites and plenty of local amenities are located nearby, providing residents with leisure and dining options. With fully furnished apartments, residents enjoy the utmost convenience they deserve. The community is great for those seeking independence in their golden years, especially with its convenient and state-of-the-art amenities.

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Overview of Delno Terrace Elderly Housing

Live a worry-free retirement at Delno Terrace Elderly Housing, an astounding community in Fresno, CA, offering independent living. The community features fully furnished and spacious floor plans, ensuring residents are comfortable and safe. An income-based rent is provided to ease residents’ financial burden.

The community’s proximity to recreation sites allows residents to live actively and maintain social connections. With sponsorship from trusted organizations, residents, especially those low-income, can rest assured of receiving the help they need. The community is ideal for those looking to live independently in 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.