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Best Independent Living in Sacramento, CA

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 18 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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Avg Walk Score: 58/ 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: 113The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Sacramento, CA. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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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 to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

The Villas at Stanford Ranch
IL
AL
MC
Rocklin
150
Facility 150
CA AVG 104
Rank #342 / 1644
No
37
Facility 37
CA AVG 57
Rank #1600 / 2087
95
Facility 95
CA AVG 81
Rank #108 / 1400
6
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #325 / 1386
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1159
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 13
Rank #815 / 1497
68.0% Stanford Senior Living 110 LLC And Sequoia Sr. Lvg LLC-
Oakmont of East Sacramento
IL
AL
MC
Sacramento (East Sacramento)
214
Facility 214
CA AVG 104
Rank #130 / 1644
Yes
79
Facility 79
CA AVG 57
Rank #450 / 2087
64
Facility 64
CA AVG 81
Rank #1247 / 1400
22
30
Facility 30
CA AVG 13
Rank #1252 / 1386
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 3
Rank #829 / 1159
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #1111 / 1497
70.6% Oakmont Senior Living Of Sacramento Opco LLC And Et AStudio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Park Place Apartments
IL
Sacramento (Downtown)
-Yes
94
Facility 94
CA AVG 57
Rank #87 / 2087
-------Studio
Carlton Senior Living Sacramento
IL
AL
MC
RESC
Sacramento (Arden-Arcade)
185
Facility 185
CA AVG 104
Rank #196 / 1644
Yes
76
Facility 76
CA AVG 57
Rank #529 / 2087
75
Facility 75
CA AVG 81
Rank #973 / 1400
11
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 13
Rank #845 / 1386
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 3
Rank #895 / 1159
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #1219 / 1497
77.3% Carlton Plaza Forever/Sac LP And Carlton Sr. Lvg LLC-
Greenhaven Place
IL
AL
Sacramento (Southwestern Sacramento)
48
Facility 48
CA AVG 104
Rank #1157 / 1644
Yes
69
Facility 69
CA AVG 57
Rank #767 / 2087
67
Facility 67
CA AVG 81
Rank #1156 / 1400
19
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 13
Rank #949 / 1386
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 3
Rank #1070 / 1159
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 13
Rank #815 / 1497
89.6% Welltower Pegasus Tenant LLC And Psl Assocaites LLC-
River‘s Edge
IL
AL
MC
Sacramento (Campus Commons)
143
Facility 143
CA AVG 104
Rank #406 / 1644
Yes
76
Facility 76
CA AVG 57
Rank #529 / 2087
59
Facility 59
CA AVG 81
Rank #1301 / 1400
37
36
Facility 36
CA AVG 13
Rank #1291 / 1386
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 3
Rank #1082 / 1159
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #901 / 1497
51.7% River's Edge Opco LLC And Srg Sacramento Mgt LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Village at Heritage Park
IL
AL
MC
Sacramento (North Sacramento)
108
Facility 108
CA AVG 104
Rank #665 / 1644
No
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 57
Rank #1985 / 2087
-2
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1386
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1159
- 57.4% Rav Opco LLC & Alta Senior Living Inc-
Golden Pond Retirement Community
IL
AL
HOS
MC
RC
Sacramento (La Riviera)
175
Facility 175
CA AVG 104
Rank #234 / 1644
Yes
38
Facility 38
CA AVG 57
Rank #1579 / 2087
59
Facility 59
CA AVG 81
Rank #1301 / 1400
37
37
Facility 37
CA AVG 13
Rank #1295 / 1386
22
Facility 22
CA AVG 3
Rank #1142 / 1159
27
Facility 27
CA AVG 13
Rank #185 / 1497
49.1% Walgenbach, Brian & Gill, DougStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Courtyard Terrace
IL
Expressway Sacramento
40
Facility 40
CA AVG 104
Rank #1198 / 1644
No
75
Facility 75
CA AVG 57
Rank #562 / 2087
88
Facility 88
CA AVG 81
Rank #513 / 1400
5
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #442 / 1386
-
27
Facility 27
CA AVG 13
Rank #185 / 1497
100.0% Cimino Care Mangement, Inc-
Regency Place Senior Living
IL
AL
MC
RC
Sacramento (Valley Hi / North Laguna)
61
Facility 61
CA AVG 104
Rank #1060 / 1644
Yes
44
Facility 44
CA AVG 57
Rank #1484 / 2087
72
Facility 72
CA AVG 81
Rank #1051 / 1400
17
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 13
Rank #884 / 1386
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 3
Rank #1029 / 1159
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #1111 / 1497
75.4% Regency Place Acquisitions Opco, LLC And Northstar Sr.-
Country Club Manor
IL
AL
Sacramento (Arden-Arcade)
112
Facility 112
CA AVG 104
Rank #630 / 1644
No
55
Facility 55
CA AVG 57
Rank #1213 / 2087
59
Facility 59
CA AVG 81
Rank #1301 / 1400
44
43
Facility 43
CA AVG 13
Rank #1326 / 1386
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 3
Rank #1054 / 1159
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #747 / 1497
48.2% Solar Senior Living 2, LLC And Ciminocare-
Eskaton Land Park
IL
Sacramento (Southwestern Sacramento)
-Yes
76
Facility 76
CA AVG 57
Rank #529 / 2087
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Varenna Senior Apartments
IL
Sacramento (Arden-Arcade)
-Yes
71
Facility 71
CA AVG 57
Rank #701 / 2087
-------1 Bed / 2 Bed
Arbor Creek Senior Apartments | Affordable Senior Apartments 55+
IL
Sacramento (Vineyard)
-Yes
64
Facility 64
CA AVG 57
Rank #922 / 2087
-------1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Bernice
IL
Sacramento (Southside Park)
-Yes
77
Facility 77
CA AVG 57
Rank #509 / 2087
-------Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
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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 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 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 Park Place Apartments

Beautifully nestled near California State Capitol Park in Sacramento, CA, Park Place Apartments is an idyllic retreat that offers independent living. Residents can ease their worries in the community’s cozy studios, equipped with emergency pull cords for safety. The community also strives to maintain affordability through a subsidized housing program.

Residents have fun and make new friends with a thoughtfully curated calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs. Delightful and healthy meals are also served to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. With its cozy amenities and friendly setting, residents are guaranteed the finest retirement experience.

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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 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 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 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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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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Courtyard Terrace

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

With 40 beds, Courtyard Terrace is a small nursing home in Sacramento on Alta Arden Expressway, where the neighborhood scores 75 on walkability, making it convenient for visiting family members and reachable to nearby public transportation. Operated by Cimino Care Management, Inc, under Capital SNF Holding Company’s ownership, the community has been serving the Sacramento area for 27 years.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are welcome, giving families many pathways to cover short-term rehabilitation and longer-term nursing care. The average stay length is around 100 days, reflecting a mix of post-acute residents and those with ongoing nursing care needs. Daily nursing support averages 3 hours and 27 minutes per resident, with nurse aides providing an additional 3 hours and 26 minutes of direct care per day.

The community offers various amenities to support daily life, including a recreation room, clubhouse with TV lounge, private courtyard, and on-site clothing care center. Residents benefit from covered parking, high-speed internet access, and business facilities on the premises. Easy access to nearby public parks and freeway connections exists, and the gated design provides security and accessibility.

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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 18 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.