
Compare Independent Living around Irvine
| Atria Golden Creek | IL AL MC | Irvine (Woodbridge) | 155
Facility
155
CA AVG
103
Rank
#319 / 1657 | Yes |
70
Facility
70
CA AVG
57
Rank
#740 / 2092 | 87
Facility
87
CA AVG
81
Rank
#568 / 1401 | 9 | 11
Facility
11
CA AVG
13
Rank
#889 / 1397 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
3
Rank
#600 / 1164 | 28
Facility
28
CA AVG
13
Rank
#158 / 1487 |
73.5%
Facility
73.5%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#757 / 1368 | - | Wg Golden Creek Sh LP; Atria Management Co LLC | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Woodbridge Terrace of Irvine | IL AL MC | Irvine (Woodbridge) | 180
Facility
180
CA AVG
103
Rank
#210 / 1657 | No |
74
Facility
74
CA AVG
57
Rank
#598 / 2092 | 86
Facility
86
CA AVG
81
Rank
#630 / 1401 | 19 | 12
Facility
12
CA AVG
13
Rank
#922 / 1397 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
3
Rank
#413 / 1164 | 5
Facility
5
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1100 / 1487 |
78.9%
Facility
78.9%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#620 / 1368 | - | Hsre-Kisco I Trs, LLC; Ksl Woodbridge Mgr LLC | - |
| The Inn at Woodbridge | IL | Irvine (Woodbridge) | - | Yes |
74
Facility
74
CA AVG
57
Rank
#598 / 2092 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Coastal Heights Senior Living | IL | Costa Mesa (College Park) | - | No |
79
Facility
79
CA AVG
57
Rank
#451 / 2092 | - | - | - | - | 6
Facility
6
CA AVG
13
Rank
#886 / 1487 | - | A+ | - | 1 Bed |
| Freedom Village Retirement Community | IL AL NH RC | Lake Forest | 533
Facility
533
CA AVG
103
Rank
#15 / 1657 | Yes |
61
Facility
61
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1013 / 2092 | 91
Facility
91
CA AVG
81
Rank
#355 / 1401 | 4 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
13
Rank
#324 / 1397 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
3
Rank
#413 / 1164 | 38
Facility
38
CA AVG
13
Rank
#49 / 1487 |
71.5%
Facility
71.5%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#810 / 1368 | - | Murphy,N.,Sheam,G.,Kubicka,C.,Kubicka,L.,Fpw,LLC | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Blue Jasmine Villa | RC | Irvine | 6 | — | — | — | 2 | 27 | 4 | 11 | — | — | Blue Jasmine Villa, INC. | — |
| Hills Of Sierra Chula, The | RC | Irvine | 6 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 1 | — | — | Hills Of Sierra Chula, INC., The | — |
| Hills Of Sierra Majorca, The | RC | Irvine | 6 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 1 | — | — | Hills Of Sierra Majorca, INC., The | — |
| Irvine Care Home | RC | Irvine | 6 | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | 14 | — | — | Twin Breeze Corporation | — |
| Irvine Cottage #1 | RC | Irvine | 6 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 3 | — | — | Irvine Cottages, LLC | — |
| Irvine Cottage #2 | RC | Irvine | 6 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 3 | — | — | Irvine Cottages, LLC | — |
| Irvine Cottage #3 | RC | Irvine | 6 | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 3 | — | — | Irvine Cottages, LLC | — |
| Irvine Cottage #4 | RC | Irvine | 6 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 3 | — | — | Irvine Cottages, LLC | — |
| Irvine Cottage #5 | RC | Irvine | 6 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 3 | — | — | Irvine Cottages, LLC | — |
| Irvine Cottage #7 | RC | Irvine | 6 | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 3 | — | — | Irvine Cottages, LLC | — |
| Luxxylive LLC | RC | Irvine | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | Luxxylive LLC | — |
| Northwood Care Home | RC | Irvine | 6 | — | — | — | 5 | 3 | 1 | 13 | — | — | Turtle Rock Care Home, INC. | — |
| Prestige Living | RC | Irvine | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | Eldercare Home Support Services INC | — |
| Primacare Home At Roxbury | RC | Irvine | 6 | — | — | — | 4 | — | 5 | 7 | — | — | Brl Health Care Services INC. | — |
| Sweetwater Senior Care II | RC | Irvine | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | Fsh & Associates LLC | — |
| Whispering Oaks - Waverly | RC | Irvine | 6 | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 4 | 19 | — | — | Iccv International, INC. | — |
Experience a convenient senior living experience in the welcoming senior living community of Atria Golden Creek, nestled along the serene banks of San Diego Creek in Irvine, CA. The community offers vibrant senior living options, including Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care. Atria’s collaboration with EmpowerMe provides residents with access to physical, occupational, and speech therapies, ensuring that they have the ability to do the things they love.
Atria Golden Creek’s mission is to provide residents with a fulfilling lifestyle through all-inclusive amenities and engaging daily activities. From a restaurant offering table service to a cozy lounge, movie theater, fitness center, and more, residents enjoy a variety of options to inspire a meaningful life. The community boasts relaxing outdoor spaces, including an expansive deck overlooking the creek, a dining courtyard, and walking paths. LEED Certified by the U.S. Green Building Council, Atria Golden Creek combines luxury with eco-friendly design and practices, ensuring a comfortable and sustainable environment for its residents.
Having developed and managed the community for over 30 years, Woodbridge Terrace of Irvine is a senior living community in Irvine, California. They offer Assisted Living and Memory Care options where residents can build a legacy, share passions, and live in balance. The attentive and dedicated caregivers understand that every resident has different needs, abilities, and interests and tailor their care to those unique traits. The community provides a full calendar of activities for educational, social, and spiritual growth. Woodbridge Terrace has a bright and inviting Southern California feel, with Mission-style architecture, beautiful courtyards, lush landscaping, and walking paths welcoming you home.
The community is located within the Woodbridge development of Irvine, embodying the simple, relaxing lifestyle with time for friends, activities, and hobbies. With lush lawns, mature trees, and manicured pathways surrounding the community, residents enjoy the beautiful Southern California weather all year. In the Main Dining Room, they serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner from daily menus. In their popular bistro, they offer quick options. The community offers spacious studios, suites, and one-bedroom apartments with kitchenettes, large bathrooms, and plenty of closet space with friendly associates available 24 hours a day. Enjoy a vibrant and energetic lifestyle.
Enjoy the best of your golden years at The Inn at Woodbridge, an astounding 62+ community that offers independent living. With beautifully designed and spacious studio to two-bedroom floor plans, residents live comfortably and safely. The community’s 24-hour maintenance and on-site team allows residents to experience maintenance-free living.
With recreation sites and dining options nearby, residents have quick access to their leisure and necessities. Public transportation is also available for residents’ convenience and safety. Other amenities include a community entertainment room, a clubhouse, a library, and beautifully manicured grounds, creating the ideal setting for residents to thrive in retirement.
Surrounded by thriving local amenities in Costa Mesa, CA, Coastal Heights Senior Living is a blissful retreat that offers independent living. Residents can ease their worries with pet-friendly and spacious one-bedroom floor plans, designed for comfort and familiarity. Light housekeeping and weekly linen services are also available, so residents can enjoy maintenance-free living.
Residents have fun and make new friends with a variety of state-of-the-art amenities, including the game room, arts and crafts center, library, theater, vast courtyard, and beautiful gardens. Delicious and well-balanced dining options are also available to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. The community is great for those looking to live comfortably in their golden years, especially with its warm and inviting environment.
Experience a better quality of life at Freedom Village Retirement Community, a dedicated life plan community in Lake Forest, CA, offering independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing. A kind and highly trained team provides top-notch care tailored to residents’ unique needs around the clock to ensure their comfort and safety. Beautifully furnished and spacious one- and two-bedroom floor plans are provided in a nurturing and welcoming environment, ensuring residents can feel a sense of belonging during their stay.
Here, residents will not feel lonely with a thoughtfully curated calendar of engaging events and enriching programs that highlight their interests and capabilities. Mealtimes foster comfort and satisfy dietary needs with delightful and healthy dining options. The community’s wide range of care and state-of-the-art amenities create the perfect setting for a blissful retirement.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these independent living communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
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 Irvine, CA
What is the average cost of independent living in Irvine, CA?
The average monthly cost of independent living in Irvine, CA is approximately $2,062. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.
What is the price range for independent living in Irvine, CA?
Independent living in Irvine, CA typically ranges from $542 - $4,950 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.
How many licensed independent living communities are there in Irvine, CA?
According to state licensing records, there are approximately 83 licensed independent living communities in Irvine, CA.
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 5 independent living communities in Irvine, CA. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
How do I choose the right independent living community in Irvine, 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 Irvine, 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 Irvine, 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.














