Best Independent Living in Sacramento, CA

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 19 independent living communities in Sacramento, CA using CA Dept. of Social Services (CDSS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank independent living in CA
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Info below is compiled from the CA Dept. of Social Services (CDSS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Visits or investigations linked to complaints, as counted in the state record (may differ from routine annual surveys).
Count of California state "Type A" citations — the state's most serious citation category (immediate or serious harm to residents), from California state inspection data.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
River‘s Edge
IL
AL
MC
Sacramento (Campus Commons)
143
Facility 143
CA AVG 167
Rank #204 / 412
Yes
76
Facility 76
CA AVG 59
Rank #185 / 641
D+51
36
Facility 36
CA AVG 13
Rank #369 / 394
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 3
Rank #375 / 401
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 15
Rank #266 / 405
51.7%
Facility 51.7%
CA AVG 71.6%
Rank #313 / 363
River's Edge Opco LLC And Srg Sacramento Mgt LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Golden Pond Retirement Community
IL
AL
HOS
MC
RC
Sacramento (La Riviera)
175
Facility 175
CA AVG 167
Rank #129 / 412
Yes
38
Facility 38
CA AVG 59
Rank #495 / 641
C-67
37
Facility 37
CA AVG 13
Rank #371 / 394
22
Facility 22
CA AVG 3
Rank #398 / 401
27
Facility 27
CA AVG 15
Rank #84 / 405
49.1%
Facility 49.1%
CA AVG 71.6%
Rank #326 / 363
Walgenbach, Brian & Gill, DougStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Oakmont of East Sacramento
IL
AL
MC
Sacramento (East Sacramento)
214
Facility 214
CA AVG 167
Rank #78 / 412
Yes
79
Facility 79
CA AVG 59
Rank #156 / 641
B+43
30
Facility 30
CA AVG 13
Rank #351 / 394
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #240 / 401
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 15
Rank #325 / 405
70.6%
Facility 70.6%
CA AVG 71.6%
Rank #206 / 363
Oakmont Senior Living Of Sacramento Opco LLC And Et AStudio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Villas at Stanford Ranch
IL
AL
MC
Rocklin
150
Facility 150
CA AVG 167
Rank #178 / 412
No
37
Facility 37
CA AVG 59
Rank #501 / 641
A+8
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #41 / 394
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 401
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 15
Rank #243 / 405
68.0%
Facility 68.0%
CA AVG 71.6%
Rank #226 / 363
Stanford Senior Living 110 LLC And Sequoia Sr. Lvg LLC-
Greenhaven Place
IL
AL
Sacramento (Southwestern Sacramento)
48
Facility 48
CA AVG 167
Rank #368 / 412
Yes
69
Facility 69
CA AVG 59
Rank #256 / 641
C-27
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 13
Rank #234 / 394
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 3
Rank #375 / 401
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 15
Rank #243 / 405
89.6%
Facility 89.6%
CA AVG 71.6%
Rank #48 / 363
Welltower Pegasus Tenant LLC And Psl Assocaites LLC-
Carlton Senior Living Sacramento
IL
AL
MC
RESC
Sacramento (Arden-Arcade)
185
Facility 185
CA AVG 167
Rank #111 / 412
Yes
76
Facility 76
CA AVG 59
Rank #185 / 641
B-18
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 13
Rank #196 / 394
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 3
Rank #329 / 401
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 15
Rank #341 / 405
77.3%
Facility 77.3%
CA AVG 71.6%
Rank #136 / 363
Carlton Plaza Forever/Sac LP And Carlton Sr. Lvg LLC-
The Village at Heritage Park
IL
AL
MC
Sacramento (North Sacramento)
108
Facility 108
CA AVG 167
Rank #277 / 412
No
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 59
Rank #616 / 641
A2
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 394
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 401
-
57.4%
Facility 57.4%
CA AVG 71.6%
Rank #289 / 363
Rav Opco LLC & Alta Senior Living Inc-
Sunny Beach Villa
IL
AL
MC
NH
Sacramento (New Broadmoor Estates)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 167
Rank #393 / 412
Yes
76
Facility 76
CA AVG 59
Rank #185 / 641
C-10
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #41 / 394
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 3
Rank #303 / 401
16
Facility 16
CA AVG 15
Rank #153 / 405
33.3%
Facility 33.3%
CA AVG 71.6%
Rank #360 / 363
Dimitar Dimitrov1 Bed
Safe Haven – Natomas
IL
AL
HOS
MC
Sacramento (North Sacramento)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 167
Rank #393 / 412
Yes
43
Facility 43
CA AVG 59
Rank #476 / 641
A+3
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 394
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 401
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 15
Rank #370 / 405
-Safe Haven Natomas LLCPrivate / Shared Rooms
Courtyard Terrace
IL
Expressway Sacramento
40
Facility 40
CA AVG 167
Rank #377 / 412
No
75
Facility 75
CA AVG 59
Rank #198 / 641
A+9
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #63 / 394
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 401
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 15
Rank #66 / 405
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 71.6%
Rank #1 / 363
Cimino Care Mangement, Inc-

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Courtyard Terrace

3408 Alta Arden Expressway, Sacramento, CA 95825
Overview of Courtyard Terrace

Courtyard Terrace is an independent living community in Sacramento, California. Independent living provides private living with community services rather than daily care, so it suits adults who can manage personal care without routine assistance. With 40 beds, the community has a smaller setting where staff and residents get to know each other.

Residents can choose one bedroom or two bedroom apartments, with the larger layout suiting a couple moving together. A recreation room provides an indoor space for activities, while the private courtyard offers outdoor space within the community. The area has a Walk Score of 75, making it very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Magda Luis serves as administrator, and Cimino Care Mangement operates the community.

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Overview of The Villas at Stanford Ranch

Explore the various assisted living options provided by The Villas at Stanford Ranch, a leading senior living facility situated in Rocklin, Northern California. This community offers a range of personalized care and floor plans to meet each resident’s unique requirements. The Villas provides premium amenities and services, such as a heated outdoor pool, fitness center, and salon, featuring massages and pedicures.

Residents can also enjoy community activities like playing Bocce Ball, crafting, watching movies in the theater, or relaxing in the community areas with stone fireplaces. Additionally, The Villas has a computer room and serves delicious chef-prepared meals in its Bistro or directly to residents in their living quarters.

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Overview of Oakmont of East Sacramento

Embrace the essence of an extraordinary senior living community where life’s joys only continue to flourish. Oakmont of East Sacramento is an exquisite luxury retirement community, offering a plethora of on-site amenities to its residents. Located in Sacramento, California, this assisted living community offers a dedicated wellness center and a full-time nurse to attend to their daily needs. Their compassionate and experienced team is available 24/7, ensuring personalized services tailored to each senior resident’s unique requirements.

Their assisted living apartment homes stand out as some of the industry’s most spacious, ranging from cozy studios to generous two-bedroom units. Conveniently located close to shopping, fine dining, and entertainment options, Oakmont of East Sacramento offers an active lifestyle that residents cherish. Within the community, friends and neighbors bond over various amenities, such as the invigorating spa, private movie theater, refreshing swimming pool, and well-maintained grounds. Should the need arise, Oakmont also offers assisted living services on the same campus, ensuring a smooth transition if additional care becomes necessary. 

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Overview of River‘s Edge

River’s Edge is an assisted living community situated in the heart of Sacramento, CA. Enveloped by the scenic beauty of the American River, this community provides a serene and inviting campus-style retirement setting. Embracing the splendor of nature, the community is enveloped by verdant landscapes and enjoys close proximity to charming walking paths, nearby parks, golf courses, and premier shopping destinations.

With a variety of dining options and cultural delights, including the renowned Sacramento Philharmonic & Opera, River’s Edge ensures that its residents savor a vibrant and enriching lifestyle. River’s Edge takes pride in offering a range of upscale amenities and personalized care services, designed to cater to the unique needs and preferences of each senior resident. With a focus on community, comfort, and well-being, River’s Edge provides an exquisite living experience that celebrates the golden years with grace and joy.

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Overview of Carlton Senior Living Sacramento

Carlton Senior Living Sacramento is young for this kind of facility, just three years old, but it’s not small. The 185-bed community sits in Sacramento’s Arden-Arcade neighborhood at 1075 Fulton Ave, operated by Carlton Plaza Forever/Sac LP and Carlton Sr Lvg LLC and administered by Kasie Wimmer. Right now, 143 of those 185 beds are filled, putting occupancy at 77%. The Walk Score here is 76, genuinely very walkable, most errands can be done on foot without needing a car.

Monthly pricing starts at $4,995. Four care types live under one roof: assisted living, independent living, memory care, and residential care, backed by rehabilitation services, respite care, nursing services, and staff around the clock. The programming has some specificity to it too: fitness classes, live music, educational seminars.

On the amenities side, there’s convenient transportation, an Emergency Call System, restaurant-style dining, and on-site physical therapy. Pets are welcome.

On inspections, three themes have come up consistently: staffing and staff credentials, resident rights and protections, and fall and injury prevention.

Carlton Senior Living Sacramento reads as a newer, well-occupied community built around real breadth, four care types, specific programming, on-site therapy, in a location residents can actually get around without relying entirely on a car.

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Overview of Sunny Beach Villa

Sunny Beach Villa is small by design: six beds, a single-story building, tucked into Sacramento’s New Broadmoor Estates neighborhood. It’s been open 16 years. Right now, two of those six beds are filled, putting occupancy at 33%, well below capacity. Getting around the neighborhood is easy. The Walk Score here is 76, very walkable, genuinely uncommon for a facility this size.

The care model spans four categories under one roof: memory care, assisted living, independent living, and nursing home services. Day-to-day, that means round-the-clock help with daily living tasks, medication reminders, and support with routine household responsibilities. Transportation and walking assistance are available for residents who need them, and meals are prepared with individual dietary needs in mind. Units come in a single housing type, one-bedroom, and pets are welcome.

On the regulatory side, inspections here have tended to center on four recurring areas: medication management, fire-safety systems, environmental and hazardous-materials safety, and fall and injury prevention. These are the kinds of categories regulators watch across facilities of this type generally.

Sunny Beach Villa is a small, low-occupancy community offering an unusually broad span of care types for its size, from memory care through nursing-home-level services, in a genuinely walkable Sacramento neighborhood. For families drawn to a smaller, more intimate setting over a larger campus, that combination of scale and range is the defining feature here.

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Overview of Golden Pond Retirement Community

Treat yourself to the lifestyle you’ve always dreamed of with the idyllic senior living community of Golden Pond Retirement Community in North Ford Street, Golden, CO, providing assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Featuring a selection of purposely designed and spacious accommodations ranging from studios to two-bedroom floor plans, the community ensures seniors enjoy a comfortable and secure retirement. A team of kind and well-trained professionals cares for daily living activities and personal needs to ensure seniors thrive and live to their potential.

A jam-packed calendar of fun activities and engaging programs accompanies seniors as they explore new interests and relive hobbies. With diverse dining options, the community strives to meet dietary needs and preferences for a delightful dining experience. Golden Pond Retirement Community is ideal for seniors looking to optimize their independence while receiving the utmost care and support for their ever-changing needs.

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Overview of Greenhaven Place

Seniors seeking a vibrant and welcoming senior living community can find a home at Greenhaven Place. Located in Sacramento, California, this assisted living community offers both award-winning independent living and assisted living options, providing personalized care and enriching experiences for older adults. With a deep commitment to enhancing health and wellness, Greenhaven Place designs individualized care plans that empower retirees to lead more meaningful and independent lives.
Engaging events and activities are organized daily, ensuring residents stay active and connected with their peers. Moreover, the community takes pride in serving chef-prepared meals made with locally-sourced produce in its dining room, offering a delightful culinary experience to its residents. At Greenhaven Place, seniors are presented with spacious apartments, showcasing elegant common areas, well-maintained gardens, and modern architecture, all contributing to an exceptional senior living experience. 

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Overview of Safe Haven – Natomas

Safe Haven – Natomas is an idyllic community in Sacramento, CA that promotes independence and high quality of life through its wide array of care services. Residents here are offered access to independent living, assisted living, and memory care for their individual needs. Those needing extra care thrive with a compassionate care team available 24/7 to help them with their personal care, medications, and emergencies.

Dedicated to creating a vibrant environment for residents, the community offers an array of fun and exciting activities for their enrichment. Conveniences like housekeeping, laundry, and transportation services are also available for a carefree living experience. At Safe Haven – Natomas they go above and beyond in creating an environment that nurtures and empowers.

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Overview of The Village at Heritage Park

The Village at Heritage Park is a distinguished member of the Frontier Management network, encompassing over 100 retirement communities in nearly 20 states across the U.S. This exceptional assisted living community in Sacramento, California, offers both assisted living services and specialized memory care for individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia.
At the heart of their approach lies Frontier’s acclaimed Spark™ Lifestyle Program, drawing inspiration from Montessori principles to enhance the lives of individuals with memory impairment. Residents at The Village at Heritage Park enjoy a comprehensive array of amenities, including delectable restaurant-style dining, spacious living accommodations, invigorating wellness classes, and a diverse range of engaging activities.

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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 Sacramento, CA

What is the average cost of independent living in Sacramento, CA?

The average monthly cost of independent living in Sacramento, CA is approximately $2,062. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

What is the price range for independent living in Sacramento, CA?

Independent living in Sacramento, CA typically ranges from $542 - $4,950 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

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

How do I choose the right independent living community in Sacramento, 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 Sacramento, 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 Sacramento, 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.

Independent Living in Sacramento at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 59/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Sacramento, 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: 104The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Sacramento, CA. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90