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 11 independent living communities in Covina, CA. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right independent living community in Covina, CA?

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 Covina, CA, 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 Covina, CA?

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.

Page 2 of the Best Independent Living in Covina, CA: 11 Communities (2026)


Harrison Villa of Mt. San Antonio Gardens	IL AL MC NH SNF	Pomona	520 Facility 520 CA AVG 104 Rank #16 / 1646	No	45	94 Facility 94 CA AVG 81 Rank #212 / 1475	14	3 Facility 3 CA AVG 13 Rank #443 / 1388	0 Facility 0 CA AVG 3 Rank #1 / 1434	33 Facility 33 CA AVG 13 Rank #88 / 1504	84.0%	Congregational Homes, Incorporated	Studio
Oak Tree Lodge of Mt. San Antonio Gardens	IL AL MC NH SNF	Pomona	520 Facility 520 CA AVG 104 Rank #16 / 1646	No	53	94 Facility 94 CA AVG 81 Rank #212 / 1475	14	3 Facility 3 CA AVG 13 Rank #443 / 1388	0 Facility 0 CA AVG 3 Rank #1 / 1434	33 Facility 33 CA AVG 13 Rank #88 / 1504	84.0%	Congregational Homes, Incorporated	Studio
Taylor Villa of Mt. San Antonio Gardens	IL AL MC NH SNF	Pomona	520 Facility 520 CA AVG 104 Rank #16 / 1646	No	45	94 Facility 94 CA AVG 81 Rank #212 / 1475	14	3 Facility 3 CA AVG 13 Rank #443 / 1388	0 Facility 0 CA AVG 3 Rank #1 / 1434	33 Facility 33 CA AVG 13 Rank #88 / 1504	66.3%	Congregational Homes, Incorporated	-
Atria Covina	IL AL RC	Covina	90 Facility 90 CA AVG 104 Rank #844 / 1646	Yes	87 Facility 87 CA AVG 59 Rank #249 / 2058	90 Facility 90 CA AVG 81 Rank #461 / 1475	21	12 Facility 12 CA AVG 13 Rank #920 / 1388	0 Facility 0 CA AVG 3 Rank #1 / 1434	36 Facility 36 CA AVG 13 Rank #61 / 1504	70.0%	Wg Covina Sh LP And Atria Management Co LLC	Studio / 1 Bed
Merrill Gardens at West Covina	IL AL MC	West Covina (Walnut Valley)	150 Facility 150 CA AVG 104 Rank #342 / 1646	Yes	76 Facility 76 CA AVG 59 Rank #529 / 2058	92 Facility 92 CA AVG 81 Rank #349 / 1475	14	6 Facility 6 CA AVG 13 Rank #652 / 1388	0 Facility 0 CA AVG 3 Rank #1 / 1434	5 Facility 5 CA AVG 13 Rank #1019 / 1504	70.0%	Shi-III Mg Dev Gp, LLC And Merrill Gardens, LLC	Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Arcadia Gardens Retirement Hotel	IL AL HOS MC RC	Arcadia	200 Facility 200 CA AVG 104 Rank #152 / 1646	No	79 Facility 79 CA AVG 59 Rank #450 / 2058	64 Facility 64 CA AVG 81 Rank #1268 / 1475	42	35 Facility 35 CA AVG 13 Rank #1287 / 1388	4 Facility 4 CA AVG 3 Rank #1011 / 1434	21 Facility 21 CA AVG 13 Rank #362 / 1504	94.5%	Arcadia Gardens Management Corp	Single Suite / Double Suite
West Park Senior Living	IL AL MC RC	San Dimas	200 Facility 200 CA AVG 104 Rank #152 / 1646	Yes	33 Facility 33 CA AVG 59 Rank #1676 / 2058	83 Facility 83 CA AVG 81 Rank #765 / 1475	20	8 Facility 8 CA AVG 13 Rank #759 / 1388	1 Facility 1 CA AVG 3 Rank #478 / 1434	3 Facility 3 CA AVG 13 Rank #1234 / 1504	54.5%	Pacifica Rancho Park LP/West Park Mgr LLC	Studio / 1 Bed
Serenity Villas	IL	Pomona (North Pomona)	25 Facility 25 CA AVG 104 Rank #1271 / 1646	Yes	55	75 Facility 75 CA AVG 81 Rank #964 / 1475	13	6 Facility 6 CA AVG 13 Rank #652 / 1388	7 Facility 7 CA AVG 3 Rank #1204 / 1434	10 Facility 10 CA AVG 13 Rank #704 / 1504	52.0%	Serenity Villa	1 Bed / 2 Bed
Brethren Hillcrest Homes	IL AL MC NH RESC SNF	La Verne	574 Facility 574 CA AVG 104 Rank #11 / 1646	Yes	86 Facility 86 CA AVG 59 Rank #267 / 2058	78 Facility 78 CA AVG 81 Rank #894 / 1475	23	13 Facility 13 CA AVG 13 Rank #951 / 1388	3 Facility 3 CA AVG 3 Rank #899 / 1434	50 Facility 50 CA AVG 13 Rank #22 / 1504	26.3%	Brethren Hillcrest Homes	-
Olivera Senior Apartments	IL	Pomona (South Dudley Street)	-	No	57	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	1 Bed / 2 Bed
Truewood by Merrill, West Covina	IL	West Covina (3601)	-	Yes	28 Facility 28 CA AVG 59 Rank #1746 / 2058	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Overview of Truewood by Merrill, West Covina

Achieve your greatest potential with the esteemed senior living community of Truewood by Merrill, West Covina settled in the idyllic lands of E Holt Avenue, West Covina, CA, specializing in independent living. The community features elegant and spacious accommodations in various studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans, promising the utmost comfort and safety. Spend your golden years leading a meaningful life with extra hands from a competent and highly trained team available around the clock.

Discover new interests and relive old interests with fun activities and engaging programs catering to seniors’ enjoyment and wellness. Dedicated to enhancing seniors’ well-being, the community serves healthy and tasty meals to meet nutritional requirements and preferences. Truewood by Merrill, West Covina is great for seniors looking to live their retirement doing what they love in its cozy and inviting spaces.

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