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Best Independent Living in Los Angeles County, CA

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 9 independent living communities in Los Angeles County, CA 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: 70/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Los Angeles County, CA. 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: 153The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Los Angeles County, CA. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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AvantGarde Senior Living | Tarzana
IL
AL
MC
RC
Tarzana
160
Facility 160
CA AVG 103
Rank #288 / 1657
No
60
Facility 60
CA AVG 57
Rank #1050 / 2092
59
Facility 59
CA AVG 81
Rank #1301 / 1401
60
63
Facility 63
CA AVG 13
Rank #1375 / 1397
15
Facility 15
CA AVG 3
Rank #1115 / 1164
15
Facility 15
CA AVG 13
Rank #492 / 1487
76.3%
Facility 76.3%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #694 / 1368
Avantgarde Senior LivingStudio
Ciela
IL
AL
MC
RC
Pacific Palisades
100
Facility 100
CA AVG 103
Rank #698 / 1657
No
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 57
Rank #1963 / 2092
89
Facility 89
CA AVG 81
Rank #461 / 1401
8
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #529 / 1397
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #600 / 1164
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #1300 / 1487
64.0%
Facility 64.0%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #1023 / 1368
Ciela LLC; Millennium Advisors, Inc.Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Atria Santa Clarita
IL
AL
MC
Santa Clarita (Newhall)
160
Facility 160
CA AVG 103
Rank #288 / 1657
Yes
75
Facility 75
CA AVG 57
Rank #563 / 2092
64
Facility 64
CA AVG 81
Rank #1247 / 1401
32
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 13
Rank #1242 / 1397
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 3
Rank #1033 / 1164
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 13
Rank #610 / 1487
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #1 / 1368
Arhc Svsclsa01 Trs LLC; Atria Management Co LLCStudio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Pinnacles at Burton
IL
AL
MC
Los Angeles (Central La)
200
Facility 200
CA AVG 103
Rank #151 / 1657
No
93
Facility 93
CA AVG 57
Rank #111 / 2092
79
Facility 79
CA AVG 81
Rank #881 / 1401
15
14
Facility 14
CA AVG 13
Rank #995 / 1397
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1164
27
Facility 27
CA AVG 13
Rank #183 / 1487
39.5%
Facility 39.5%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #1328 / 1368
Beverly Hills Carmel, Inc; Calson Care South LLCPrivate Rooms
The Commons at Woodland Hills
IL
AL
MC
Woodland Hills
322
Facility 322
CA AVG 103
Rank #48 / 1657
Yes
89
Facility 89
CA AVG 57
Rank #195 / 2092
92
Facility 92
CA AVG 81
Rank #308 / 1401
1
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 13
Rank #719 / 1397
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1164
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #1391 / 1487
43.8%
Facility 43.8%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #1306 / 1368
Woodland Hills Operations LLC-
Pasadena Highlands
IL
AL
MC
Pasadena (Pasadena Council District 2)
245
Facility 245
CA AVG 103
Rank #97 / 1657
Yes
85
Facility 85
CA AVG 57
Rank #290 / 2092
62
Facility 62
CA AVG 81
Rank #1271 / 1401
24
20
Facility 20
CA AVG 13
Rank #1129 / 1397
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 3
Rank #988 / 1164
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #988 / 1487
86.5%
Facility 86.5%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #353 / 1368
Wellquest 625 Pasadena LLC; Wellquest Living LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Bentley Manor by SCH
IL
AL
MC
RC
Los Angeles (Westdale)
27
Facility 27
CA AVG 103
Rank #1278 / 1657
No
58
Facility 58
CA AVG 57
Rank #1128 / 2092
86
Facility 86
CA AVG 81
Rank #630 / 1401
15
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 13
Rank #922 / 1397
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #600 / 1164
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #1210 / 1487
92.6%
Facility 92.6%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #228 / 1368
Specialized Community Healthcare CompanyStudio
La Mirada Heights
IL
La Mirada
-Yes
74
Facility 74
CA AVG 57
Rank #598 / 2092
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Overview of Avantgarde Senior Living | Tarzana

Reach your full potential with the venerable senior living community of AvantGarde Senior Living Tarzana set in the peaceful neighborhood of Lindley Avenue, Tarzana, CA, that offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care. Featuring newly refurbished residences with various floor plans, the community ensures seniors enjoy a comfortable and safe retirement. The community takes pride in a team of respectful and specially trained professionals delivering top-notch care and assistance

AvantGarde Senior Living Tarzana promotes a vibrant and inviting environment, utilizing innovative and holistic approaches seniors are taken care of in every aspect. Maintain an active and well-engaged lifestyle with social and cultural activities conducted all year round. Have the finest dining experience with well-balanced meals catering to nutritional needs and preferences. With its incredible amenities and well-lit grounds, AvantGarde Senior Living Tarzana is great for seniors looking to live an independent lifestyle without worries.

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Ciela

17310 Vereda De La Montura, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
Overview of Ciela

A prestigious senior living community residing in the harmonious neighborhood of West Vereda De La Montura, Pacific Palisades, CA, Ciela offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Treat yourself to a vacation for a lifetime with snug and sophisticated residences of Ciela in variations of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans. With a compassionate and highly trained team providing top-tier care and assistance, seniors gain more time to enjoy the things they love.

Mingle with the community through engaging activities and fun programs. Moreover, the community prepares delightful and nutritious meals to cater to dietary needs and preferences. Ciela is a haven for seniors aiming to optimize their freedom while receiving exceptional care for their ever-changing needs with its incredible amenities and cozy spaces.

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Overview of Atria Santa Clarita

A classic senior living community settling in Lyons Avenue, Santa Clarita, CA, Atria Santa Clarita provides independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Relax in the variety of spacious floor plans including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments with kitchenettes and walk-in showers. With personalized 24-hour care and assistance from a kind and compassionate team of professionals, residents experience a worry-free and relaxing lifestyle.

Atria Santa Clarita fosters a bright and friendly environment, providing its residents with opportunities to enhance their physical, mental, emotional, and social welfare. Through its signature Life Guidance program, memory care residents enjoy a meaningful and joyful life. Catering to its residents’ dietary needs and preferences, the community serves three chef-prepared healthy meals daily. With wonderful amenities such as a library, a movie theater, a fitness center, a salon, a game room, a beautiful resident garden, an aesthetically landscaped courtyard, and walking paths, residents enjoy a better quality of life.

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Overview of The Commons at Woodland Hills

The Commons at Woodland Hills is a luxury senior living community, located in the vibrant area of Woodland Hills, CA, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care services to help residents successfully age in place. Residents are welcomed into the comfort and security of carefully curated apartments with various floor plans and premium features, such as convenience of weekly linen services and 24-hour emergency response systems. A 24-hour care team is available to provide residents needing extra care a wide range of care services, including medication supervision, personal laundry, bathing and grooming, and other daily living activities.

Dedicated to providing a fun and unique living experience to its residents, the community provides an abundance of interesting and engaging activities and programs, including group fitness classes, art lessons, or scenic drives. Delicious and nutritionally balanced meals are provided to make sure residents’ cravings and needs are always satisfied. Amenities, such as a card room, library, arts & crafts room, beauty shop, and onsite laundry facilities, are available to provide residents with more convenience and spaces for relaxation and entertainment.

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The Pinnacles at Burton

8750 Burton Way, Los Angeles, CA 90048
Overview of The Pinnacles at Burton

The Pinnacles at Burton licensed since 1999 is a 200-bed independent living, assisted living, and memory care community at 8750 Burton Way in Los Angeles, California. Operated by Beverly Hills Carmel, Inc., and Calson Care South LLC under administrator Robin Culver, the community caters to residents in Los Angeles County with respite care and home care.

The inspection record carries material findings from 2025. The latest inspection in November 2025 cited two deficiencies for failing to provide a resident’s advance directive to emergency personnel and not following a hospice care plan, resulting in a hospitalization. Earlier investigations from September to October 2025 substantiated failures to report unwitnessed falls and incidents, resulting in civil penalties. Since 2021, the facility has totaled 13 citations, 30 percent above California’s assisted living average of 10, with zero Type A serious citations against a state average of 3. The latest inspection was November 2025. Signifying broad current availability across the 200-bed campus, occupancy is at 40 percent which is well below California’s 72.8 percent average.

Amenities span a spa, landscaped courtyard and outdoor patios, daily wellness classes including yoga, Tai Chi, and Zumba, and an afternoon high tea service. The community’s walk score of 93 makes it among the most walkable senior living locations in California.

The facility suits older adults who require independent living, assisted living, or memory care in a large and amenity-rich community in West Los Angeles. Here, immediate availability and a walkable Beverly Hills–adjacent location are the primary draws.

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Overview of Pasadena Highlands

Pasadena Highlands is a luxurious retirement community in Pasadena, CA, that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Featuring thoughtfully furnished and upscale amenities, the community ensures older adults can feel at home during their stay. Nutritious meals, maintenance services, and scheduled transportation are also provided to improve residents’ quality of life. Understanding residents’ needs and habits, the community provides personalized care plans. 

Social events, exercises, and a variety of recreational opportunities ensure residents can live actively and make friends. Spacious outdoors and cozy rooms are also available for residents’ relaxation. Set in the lively residential area of Pasadena, near bus stops and restaurants, the community is easily accessible for families and visitors. This retirement community has a wide range of care options, making it one of the best choices for senior living in California. 

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Overview of Bentley Manor by Sch

Settling in the harmonious neighborhood of McLaughlin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, Bentley Manor by Sch is a reliable senior living community that provides assisted living. Relax within the purposely designed and sophisticated residences of Bentley Manor by Sch. Helping with seniors’ needs and aspirations, the community doubles its efforts to deliver top-notch care and support from a team of compassionate and highly skilled professionals for an active and well-versed retirement.

Ideally located near wonderful attractions and practical amenities, seniors can easily access their necessities and desires. Enjoyable activities and engaging programs are also conducted for seniors’ leisure and wellness. With its commitment to ensuring residents’ well-being, the community serves healthy and delicious meals for dietary satisfaction. Bentley Manor by Sch is a safe place to spend your golden years with its ethereal campus filled with incredible amenities and inviting spaces.

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Overview of Noho Senior Arts Colony

Spend your best years doing what you love with the idyllic senior living community of Noho Senior Arts Colony residing in the quiet residential street of Magnolia Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, that offers senior housing. With its beautiful and elegant selection of one-bedroom and two-bedroom residences, the community ensures seniors aged 62 and above experience a vibrant and safe retirement. A reliable and skilled team lends extra hands for seniors to maximize their freedom.

Experience the bright and welcoming environment of Noho Senior Arts Colony through a wide array of engaging programs and fun activities. Have a satisfactory dining experience with healthy and tasty meals catering to dietary needs and preferences. Noho Senior Arts Colony strives to provide a haven for seniors seeking to enjoy their golden years surrounded by art and culture.

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Overview of La Mirada Heights

La Mirada Heights located in the harmonious residential area of Mirada Boulevard, La Mirada, CA, is a distinguished senior living community that provides independent living. With various cozy and pet-friendly residences ranging from studio to two-bedroom floor plans, seniors experience comfort and convenience like no other. The community goes above and beyond to lend extra hands for seniors to live their daily lives with ease.

Utilize the community’s communal spaces for entertainment and leisure. Residents can also explore a variety of hobbies and relive interests through engaging activities and nourishing programs. The community serves delicious and healthy meals to meet dietary restrictions and tastes. La Mirada Heights is great for seniors who want to enjoy a hassle-free retirement with its peaceful spaces and welcoming environment.

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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 Los Angeles County, 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 9 independent living communities in Los Angeles County, CA. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right independent living community in Los Angeles County, 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 Los Angeles County, 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 Los Angeles County, 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.