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Best Independent Living in San Diego, CA

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 18 independent living communities in San Diego, 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: 57/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in San Diego, 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: 278The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in San Diego, CA. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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Villa Lorena Senior Living
IL
AL
MC
San Diego (Black Mountain Ranch Village)
85
Facility 85
CA AVG 103
Rank #884 / 1657
No
32
Facility 32
CA AVG 57
Rank #1693 / 2092
73
Facility 73
CA AVG 81
Rank #1022 / 1401
14
20
Facility 20
CA AVG 13
Rank #1129 / 1397
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #413 / 1164
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 13
Rank #703 / 1487
72.9%
Facility 72.9%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #778 / 1368
-Santaluz Senior Partners,LP;Vlgp Inc(Gen. Partner)-
Merrill Gardens at Bankers Hill
IL
AL
San Diego (Bankers Hill)
100
Facility 100
CA AVG 103
Rank #698 / 1657
Yes
89
Facility 89
CA AVG 57
Rank #195 / 2092
90
Facility 90
CA AVG 81
Rank #398 / 1401
7
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #654 / 1397
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #413 / 1164
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #1100 / 1487
83.0%
Facility 83.0%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #527 / 1368
-Mg At Bankers Hill,LP;Shi-IV Merrill Gp,LLC; Et AlStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Rancho Penasquitos Senior Living
IL
AL
MC
RC
San Diego (Rancho Peñasquitos)
120
Facility 120
CA AVG 103
Rank #561 / 1657
No
59
Facility 59
CA AVG 57
Rank #1088 / 2092
79
Facility 79
CA AVG 81
Rank #881 / 1401
16
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #529 / 1397
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #600 / 1164
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #1100 / 1487
65.8%
Facility 65.8%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #992 / 1368
A+Pacifica Ca LLC;Penasquitos LP;Penasquitos Mgr LLC-
Canyon Villas
IL
AL
HC
RC
San Diego (Clairemont)
133
Facility 133
CA AVG 103
Rank #473 / 1657
No
65
Facility 65
CA AVG 57
Rank #888 / 2092
82
Facility 82
CA AVG 81
Rank #793 / 1401
16
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 13
Rank #850 / 1397
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #413 / 1164
35
Facility 35
CA AVG 13
Rank #69 / 1487
68.4%
Facility 68.4%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #885 / 1368
-San Diego Christian Foundation-
Torrey Pines Assisted and Senior Living
IL
AL
MC
NH
San Diego (Carmel Valley)
125
Facility 125
CA AVG 103
Rank #526 / 1657
No
81
Facility 81
CA AVG 57
Rank #384 / 2092
95
Facility 95
CA AVG 81
Rank #108 / 1401
5
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #441 / 1397
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1164
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #1300 / 1487
84.8%
Facility 84.8%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #386 / 1368
-Hartfield Care LLC-
Bayshire Torrey Pines
IL
AL
MC
NH
San Diego (Carmel Valley)
125
Facility 125
CA AVG 103
Rank #526 / 1657
No
81
Facility 81
CA AVG 57
Rank #384 / 2092
95
Facility 95
CA AVG 81
Rank #108 / 1401
5
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #441 / 1397
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1164
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #1300 / 1487
84.8%
Facility 84.8%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #386 / 1368
A+Hartfield Care LLC-
The Glen at Scripps Ranch
IL
AL
MC
NH
San Diego (Scripps Ranch)
684
Facility 684
CA AVG 103
Rank #7 / 1657
No
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 57
Rank #1975 / 2092
95
Facility 95
CA AVG 81
Rank #108 / 1401
4
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #210 / 1397
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1164
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 13
Rank #569 / 1487
81.3%
Facility 81.3%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #567 / 1368
A+Glen At Scripps Ranch Ccrc LLC1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
Wesley Palms Retirement Community
IL
AL
MC
San Diego (Pacific Beach)
511
Facility 511
CA AVG 103
Rank #20 / 1657
Yes
19
Facility 19
CA AVG 57
Rank #1857 / 2092
91
Facility 91
CA AVG 81
Rank #355 / 1401
13
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #529 / 1397
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1164
31
Facility 31
CA AVG 13
Rank #129 / 1487
65.0%
Facility 65.0%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #1008 / 1368
A+Front Porch Communities And ServicesStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Vi at La Jolla Village
IL
AL
MC
NH
San Diego (University City)
783
Facility 783
CA AVG 103
Rank #5 / 1657
No
88
Facility 88
CA AVG 57
Rank #218 / 2092
84
Facility 84
CA AVG 81
Rank #731 / 1401
29
17
Facility 17
CA AVG 13
Rank #1061 / 1397
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1164
27
Facility 27
CA AVG 13
Rank #183 / 1487
69.3%
Facility 69.3%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #865 / 1368
-Ccw La Jolla LLC; Cc La Jolla LLC;Classic Res MgmtSuite / Penthouse / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
White Sands La Jolla – Luxury Senior Living
IL
AL
MC
NH
La Jolla
299
Facility 299
CA AVG 103
Rank #58 / 1657
Yes
80
Facility 80
CA AVG 57
Rank #417 / 2092
95
Facility 95
CA AVG 81
Rank #108 / 1401
6
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #210 / 1397
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1164
51
Facility 51
CA AVG 13
Rank #18 / 1487
61.2%
Facility 61.2%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #1081 / 1368
-Humangood & Humangood SocalStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
La Vida Real
IL
AL
MC
El Cajon
177
Facility 177
CA AVG 103
Rank #228 / 1657
Yes
69
Facility 69
CA AVG 57
Rank #768 / 2092
68
Facility 68
CA AVG 81
Rank #1142 / 1401
28
31
Facility 31
CA AVG 13
Rank #1270 / 1397
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #600 / 1164
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 13
Rank #610 / 1487
70.1%
Facility 70.1%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #845 / 1368
-Lvr Subtenant LLC; Srg Managment LLCAlcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Belmont Village Senior Living Sabre Springs
IL
AL
MC
RC
San Diego (Sabre Springs)
184
Facility 184
CA AVG 103
Rank #204 / 1657
Yes
29
Facility 29
CA AVG 57
Rank #1735 / 2092
59
Facility 59
CA AVG 81
Rank #1301 / 1401
65
29
Facility 29
CA AVG 13
Rank #1256 / 1397
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 3
Rank #988 / 1164
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 13
Rank #531 / 1487
81.5%
Facility 81.5%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #562 / 1368
-Belmont Village Sabre Spr Tnnt & LP; Belmont ThreeStudio / 1 Bed
Wesley Palms
IL
AL
MC
San Diego (Pacific Beach)
511
Facility 511
CA AVG 103
Rank #20 / 1657
No
19
Facility 19
CA AVG 57
Rank #1857 / 2092
91
Facility 91
CA AVG 81
Rank #355 / 1401
13
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #529 / 1397
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1164
26
Facility 26
CA AVG 13
Rank #205 / 1487
72.6%
Facility 72.6%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #786 / 1368
-Front Porch Communities And Services1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Manor on Bankers Hill
IL
San Diego (Bankers Hill)
200
Facility 200
CA AVG 103
Rank #151 / 1657
No
85
Facility 85
CA AVG 57
Rank #290 / 2092
84
Facility 84
CA AVG 81
Rank #731 / 1401
13
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #324 / 1397
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #413 / 1164
51
Facility 51
CA AVG 13
Rank #18 / 1487
53.5%
Facility 53.5%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #1190 / 1368
-St Paul's Episcopal Home, Inc-
The Remington Club Health Center
IL
AL
San Diego (Rancho Bernardo)
140
Facility 140
CA AVG 103
Rank #419 / 1657
Yes
66
Facility 66
CA AVG 57
Rank #855 / 2092
85
Facility 85
CA AVG 81
Rank #688 / 1401
4
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 13
Rank #814 / 1397
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1164
29
Facility 29
CA AVG 13
Rank #144 / 1487
46.4%
Facility 46.4%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #1284 / 1368
-Snh Cal Tenant LLC; Wellquest Ca 2 LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Acorn Oaks Manor I
RC
San Diego
624Acorn Manor LLC
Acorn Oaks Manor II
RC
San Diego
142834Acorn Manor LLC
Acorn Oaks Manor III
RC
San Diego
62214Acorn Manor LLC
Acorn Oaks Manor IV
RC
San Diego
6152Andrew Paul Holdings LLC
Acorn Oaks Manor V
RC
San Diego
6Acorn Manor LLC
All For Seniors
RC
San Diego
632526Abitria, M.Donna U.
Alychris Senior Board And Care
RC
San Diego
631715Banting, Consuelo
Archangel's Residential Care
RC
San Diego
53114Dela Cruz, Charise
Autumn Villas On Honors Drive, LLC
RC
San Diego
6244Autumn Villas On Honors Drive, LLC
Avalon Palm Care, INC. DBA Avalon Palm
RC
San Diego
6225Avalon Palm Care, INC.
Baron's Loving Care - Bobhird
RC
San Diego
6Agnieszka E. Norton
Baron's Presidio University City
RC
San Diego
642213Baron's Presidio Services, INC
Butterfly Gardens
RC
San Diego
6214Avanah Care Services LLC
Calle De Vida
RC
San Diego
6244745 Calle De Vida LLC
Caring Home Care
RC
San Diego
6Clairemont Management Services, LLC
Carmona's Residential Care
RC
San Diego
641527Carmona, Leonor P.
Carpel Board & Care Facility #2
RC
San Diego
641338Carmona, Leonor Pelayo
Carpel Board And Care Facility
RC
San Diego
6341Carmona, Leonor Pelayo
Casa Cielo
RC
San Diego
6318Casa Cielo LLC
Casa De Castro
RC
San Diego
632630Castro, Montemayor Cheryl
Casa De Castro II
RC
San Diego
645526Cheryl Montemayor Castro
Casa De Castro III
RC
San Diego
651Cheryl Montemayor Castro
Casa Del Cielo
RC
San Diego
6421Rebosura, Virgilia O.
Casa Del Sol
RC
San Diego
6461025Dacanay, Vida
Clairemont Guest Home
RC
San Diego
63117Andrade, Maureen P.
College Town Senior Retirement Villa I
RC
San Diego
61College Town Senior Retirement Villa INC
College Town Senior Retirement Villa INC
RC
San Diego
62425College Town Senior Retirement Villa INC
Comfort & Joy Living
RC
San Diego
6112Imade Foundation INC.
Comfort And Joy Living 2
RC
San Diego
6Imade Foundation INC.
D'amore Homes (Rcfe)
RC
San Diego
64117Aguinaldo, Honesto P.
Del Cerro Elder Care
RC
San Diego
61422Del Cerro Elder Care LLC
Del Cerro Manor
RC
San Diego
63222Nona Enterprises, INC
Del Cerro Manor II
RC
San Diego
62420Nona Enterprises, INC.
Del Cerro Manor III
RC
San Diego
641418Nona Assisted Living Management, INC.
Easy Living @ Mira Mesa
RC
San Diego
65313Calcetas, Myrna M And Danilo C
Easy Living @ Torrey Del Mar
RC
San Diego
63215Calcetas, Danilo & Myrna
Elderly Haven
RC
San Diego
62474Rnr LLC
Emerald Guest Home
RC
San Diego
35530Echevarria, Petronila G.
Emmaus Care I
RC
San Diego
641620Emmaus Care, INC.
Emmaus Care II
RC
San Diego
6420Emmaus Care, INC.
Ganan Home Care
RC
San Diego
6427Ganan, Annilie B & Ganan, Garrett F & Ganan, Aimee
Glenflora Manor
RC
San Diego
623Glenflora Manor, LLC
Golden Coast Assisted Living
RC
San Diego
6Gentle Holdings LLC
Golden Heart Home Care
RC
San Diego
62Golden Investment Adventure, LLC, The
Golden Hearts Home Care
RC
San Diego
4417Macapagal, Estrella
Golden Saints Home
RC
San Diego
63120Simsuangco, Leonardo E. & Chona J.
Good Samaritan Board And Care Facility
RC
San Diego
63242Sanchez, Godofredo And Angelita L.
Great Golden Senior Living
RC
San Diego
61Great Golden Care LLC
Green Villa
RC
San Diego
635Brodsky, Tatiana
Groveview Board And Care
RC
San Diego
63132Teresita And Benjamin R. Pedroso
Home Sweet Home Care
RC
San Diego
431317Nonay, Norma D.
Hope Haven
RC
San Diego
61Rlsd LLC
Hope Haven Care
RC
San Diego
61Rlsd LLC
J & M Happy Guest Home
RC
San Diego
6434522Delgado, Maria Erolyn
Joster Chateau
RC
San Diego
423Great Prp LLC
Joster Villa
RC
San Diego
6413Joster And Associates, INC.
Joy & Jay Home Care
RC
San Diego
654222Abrigo, Alan Edano & Nancy Ednacot
Julie's Guest Home
RC
San Diego
6533Verzosa, Edgar R. & Dionisia D.
La Mesa Elder Care
RC
San Diego
62113La Mesa Elder Care LLC
Lake Murray Health Care Center
RC
San Diego
631223Lake Murray Healthcare LLC.
Lilos Tender Senior Care INC I
RC
San Diego
612Lilos Tender Senior Care INC
Lilos Tender Senior Care INC II
RC
San Diego
61112Lilos Tender Senior Care INC
Liwag's Residential Care Home
RC
San Diego
643138Liwag, Nora B. And Ernesto A.
Lucie's Shady Rest
RC
San Diego
632217Lucie's Shady Rest, LLC
Maile Aloha Care Home
RC
San Diego
1411Maile Aloha Care Home, INC
Mayflower Home Care LLC
RC
San Diego
623Mayflower Home Care LLC
Mesa Board And Care
RC
San Diego
64839Mesa, Cecilia
Mindful Living Rcfe
RC
San Diego
631217Aguilo, Alexander Manalo
Mission Carehome North
RC
San Diego
6215Andrew Joseph Homes LLC
Mission Carehome South
RC
San Diego
6215Andrew Joseph Homes LLC
Mission Home
RC
San Diego
6435Curmak, Gunnur
Mission Home II
RC
San Diego
6330Curmak, Gunnur
Mission Home III
RC
San Diego
651124Curmak, Gunner
Mission Villa East
RC
San Diego
61123Yealem, LLC
Mission Villa West
RC
San Diego
61133Yealem, LLC
Morningside Manor
RC
San Diego
62234Morningside Manor, LLC
My New Home - Lodi Gardens
RC
San Diego
62194My New Home CORP
New Beginning Living INC
RC
San Diego
61New Beginning Living INC
Nir Community II
RC
San Diego
649108Nir Group LLC
Nir Community III
RC
San Diego
63327Nir Group, LLC
Noble Living
RC
San Diego
6313Noble Living, LLC
Ohana Care Home
RC
San Diego
649Ohana Care LLC
Opalec Board And Care
RC
San Diego
635411Opalec, Lilia M
Opalec Home Care
RC
San Diego
63822Opalec, Lilia
P & P Homes 2
RC
San Diego
6224P & P Homes INC
P & P Homes INC
RC
San Diego
64259P & P Homes INC
Paradise Hills Board And Care
RC
San Diego
624Woldegerima, Masho Gebrehiwot
Paradise Hills Senior Living
RC
San Diego
6112Paradise Hills Senior Living INC
Pascua Rcfe
RC
San Diego
4421Pascua, Reynaldo & Jesusa
Paseo Guest Home
RC
San Diego
63621Gil G. Santilla, Jr
Pine Tree Home, LLC
RC
San Diego
65218Pine Tree Home, LLC
Premium Care Services
RC
San Diego
64557Premium Care Services LLC
Psalm 23 Assisted Living
RC
San Diego
62133Psalm 23 Assisted Living LLC
Psalm 23 Assisted Living II
RC
San Diego
61Psalm 23 Assisted Living LLC
Purple Pasta Care Home LLC
RC
San Diego
6151Purple Pasta Care Home LLC
R & R Residential Care For Elderly
RC
San Diego
5334Reyes, Teresita G. & Remelito R.
R & R Residential Care For Elderly #2
RC
San Diego
6528Reyes, Teresita G. & Remelito R.
Rancho Santa Fe Villa
RC
San Diego
624515Rancho Santa Fe Villa Corporation
Rb Senior Residences
RC
San Diego
64317Azila Katherine S Ortiz
Renown Suites
RC
San Diego
653111Rolling Meadows Care Homes, INC.
Right Choice Senior Living
RC
San Diego
642118Right Choice Senior Living LLC
Right Choice Senior Living Clairemont
RC
San Diego
647110Right Choice Senior Living LLC
Right Choice Senior Living LLC
RC
San Diego
63314Right Choice Senior Living LLC
Right Choice Senior Living University City
RC
San Diego
6319Right Choice Senior Living LLC
Rose Garden Guest Home
RC
San Diego
53232Lewandowski, John J. And Lonna D.
Sage Garden At Rancho Bernardo, The
RC
San Diego
641119Sage Garden At Rancho Bernardo, LLC, The
Sage Villa
RC
San Diego
649Sage Villa INC
Senior Care & Supervision
RC
San Diego
53320Abitria, M. Donna U.
Seniors Dignity Home And Care
RC
San Diego
63669Edward A. Alozie
Serra Mesa Guests Home II
RC
San Diego
65817Serra Mesa Guests Home II, LLC
Serra Mesa Guests Home III, LLC
RC
San Diego
632120Serra Mesa Guests Home III, LLC
Serra Mesa Guests Home, LLC
RC
San Diego
631124Serra Mesa Guests Home, LLC
Silvercreek Home Care
RC
San Diego
64121Marie A. Leboda
St. Anthony's Board And Care
RC
San Diego
6451430Pascual, Feliciano E. And Bessie P.
St. Joseph's Guest Home
RC
San Diego
541338Sanchez, Angelita L. & Lorezco, Teresita T.
Star Residential
RC
San Diego
635920Balbuena, Jose L.
Sunset Coast Assisted Living
RC
San Diego
6326Sunset Coast Assisted Living
Sunset Coast Assisted Living 3
RC
San Diego
61342Sunset Coast 3 CORP.
Sunset Coast Assisted Living 5
RC
San Diego
61Sunset Coast Assisted Living 5
Sunset Residential Care
RC
San Diego
6366Lopez, Yanet Puentes & Arencibia, Damian Ordaz
Sunset Residential Care I
RC
San Diego
62263American Partners In Care, INC
Tangem Guest Home
RC
San Diego
64120Tangem LLC
Tayaba's Home
RC
San Diego
611Josephine N Tayaba
Tender Loving Care Home For Elderly
RC
San Diego
4317Bordon, Lauretta
Tessie Board And Care
RC
San Diego
53133Pedrosa, Teresita D. & Benjamin R.
Thrive Elder Care
RC
San Diego
612Yealem LLC
Tierrasanta Vernanel Care Home
RC
San Diego
6352032Panao, Nelly, D.
Tlc Home 1
RC
San Diego
4F & A Galamgam, INC.
Tomas Residential Care
RC
San Diego
633521Abraham D. Tomas
Twain Residential Care, LLC
RC
San Diego
124115Twain Residential Care, LLC
Uc Care Senior Living I
RC
San Diego
6416Kdpk I, INC.
Uc Care Senior Living II
RC
San Diego
6316Kdpkii.INC
Uc Care Senior Living III
RC
San Diego
636Kdpk III INC
Uc Senior Care IV
RC
San Diego
6214Kdpkiv INC.
Unlicensed - Edita Carlson
RC
San Diego
51Edita Carlson
Vibrant Living
RC
San Diego
612Greater Solutions, LLC
Vibrant Living II
RC
San Diego
6214Greater Solutions, INC.
Villa Del Mar 1
RC
San Diego
6Villa Del Mar 1 CORP.
Villa Victoria Care Home
RC
San Diego
63338Labrador, Victoria
Wellspring Assisted Living
RC
San Diego
6412Wellspring Assisted Living Communities LLC
Wellspring Assisted Living II
RC
San Diego
635Wellspring Assisted Living Communities, LLC
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Overview of VI at La Jolla Village

Situated in Costa Verde Blvd., San Diego, CA, VI at La Jolla Village is an extraordinary senior living community providing assisted living, memory support, and skilled nursing services. To ensure the quality of life of its residents, the community provides a round-the-clock concierge and on-site care and rehabilitation. The VI at La Jolla Village features a wide range of floor plans including one bedroom with a den, two bedrooms with a den, and a penthouse and suites.

The community promotes meaningful connections among its residents and orchestrates social activities. Here, the culinary team serves healthy and hearty meals that suit the palette and satiate the cravings of its residents. The VI at La Jolla Village offers luxurious amenities including private gardens, aesthetic walkways, a movie theater, a salt-filtered pool, a salon and spa, a library, an art studio, and many more areas for the seniors’ enjoyment.

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Overview of Belmont Village Senior Living Sabre Springs

Overlooking the beautiful views of the valleys and foothills of North County, Belmont Village Senior Living Sabre Springs is a blissful senior living community in San Diego, CA, offering independent living, assisted living and memory care. Here, residents enjoy inviting living spaces with a variety of floor plans to choose from, including studios and one-bedroom floor plans. A licensed nurse and well-trained team on-site 24/7 helps residents keep their peace of mind, knowing that assistance is available whenever they need it.

Dedicated to providing its residents everything they need to thrive holistically, the community offers a professionally managed fitness center with on-site therapy services, researched-backed memory care program, and a vibrant social activity calendar. Residents stay nourished with chef-prepared meals based on their dietary preferences and needs. Amenities include a swimming pool, putting green, walking paths, a bistro, salon services, and Wi-Fi access, ensuring residents will never run out of things to do.

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Overview of The Manor on Bankers Hill

Located in Maple Street San Diego, CA, the Manor on Bankers Hill is an exceptional retirement community for 55 and above offering independent living. The community promotes a maintenance-free lifestyle for seniors to enjoy a comfortable life. The Manor on Bankers Hill offers spacious apartments inclusive of a variety of features such as a kitchenette with a microwave, Wi-Fi, walk-in shower, and many more. 

The Manor on Bankers Hill fosters a warm and welcoming environment and conducts activities and outings for its residents. Here, the chef prepares nutritious and delicious meals to satisfy the residents’ needs and preferences. Amenities include the residents’ favorite spot- a library, the LUV lounge to take in the beauty of San Diego which includes a coffee bar, a large screen TV, and comfortable seating.

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Wesley Palms

Wesley Palms Retirement Community, 2404 Loring St, San Diego, CA 92109
Overview of Wesley Palms

Nestled in the heart of San Diego, California, Wesley Palms is an award-winning, modern, multi-level retirement community that offers captivating views of Mission Bay and the Pacific Ocean. Tailored to meet its residents’ unique needs and desires, Wesley Palms provides a lifestyle where the freedom to relax and enjoy life to the fullest is complemented by the assurance that everything is meticulously taken care of. With independent senior living, assisted living, and memory care offerings, Wesley Palms exudes elegance, creating a setting where residents can truly thrive.

The landscaped grounds surrounding Wesley Palms evoke the warmth and tranquility of an established neighborhood park, providing a breathtaking backdrop for residents to explore, bask in the San Diego sunshine, and connect with friends. These lush surroundings become integral to a life filled with fun, relaxation, and endless possibilities. Whether one seeks an active lifestyle, engaging social opportunities, or simply a place to savor life’s moments, Wesley Palms extends a warm invitation to make a move. Within this exceptional senior living community, residents can discover the warmth, inspiration, and fulfillment that await them, creating a haven where every day is an opportunity to embrace the best of life.

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Overview of Atria La Jolla

Greeting seniors and guests with an aesthetic facade, Atria La Jolla is a paradisal senior living community situated in Puliter Place San Diego, CA that provides independent living. The community offers a variety of one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments inclusive of walk-in closets, fully-equipped kitchens, and many more. Enjoy independence and a maintenance-free lifestyle with Atria La Jolla.

The community fosters meaningful connections, collaborating with trusted partners to provide quality care including physical, occupational, and speech therapies. With residents’ dietary needs and preferences in mind, the community serves three chef-prepared meals every day. Atria La Jolla ensures that seniors remain active and connected with the Engage Life program that provides daily events and activities, alongside its wonderful amenities including a hot tub, an outdoor swimming pool a courtyard, an outdoor dining space and grill, a library, a fitness center, computers, and a beautiful resident garden.

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Overview of Belmont Village Rancho Santa Fe

Belmont Village Rancho Santa Fe is a luxurious retirement community in San Diego, CA, that offers comprehensive care options, ranging from independent living to memory care. The community’s innovative and welcoming environment features thoughtfully designed studio to two-bedroom apartments, dedicated to older adults’ comfort and healing. With 24/7 care, gourmet dining, and household services, residents experience high-quality services for their convenience. The community also ensures holistic wellness through an immersive and evidence-based program that aims to enhance residents’ physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

Arts and crafts, yoga, and a variety of educational opportunities provide residents with options to learn and gain meaningful experiences. Residents also have plenty of places to rest and interact with their peers, like the bistro, sports lounge, and spacious outdoor areas. With local amenities and leisure sites nearby, residents have convenient access to their needs. This retirement community is one of the best options for senior living in California, as showcased by its high-quality services and extensive amenities.

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Overview of The Remington Club Health Center

The Remington Club, located on Hierba Drive in San Diego, provides assisted living, independent living, and outpatient rehabilitation services. This home is a paradise for seniors who want to enjoy the warmth of the California sun while residing in a refreshing environment. They have an unwavering commitment to quality, ensuring that residents receive top-notch services and care. With their personalized attention from its staff members, seniors can feel confident that their needs are being met and their expectations are exceeded.

Every day is full of adventures and new experiences at The Remington Club. Residents can take an everyday escape and visit the cocktail lounge, salon and barber, covered parking, fitness center, library, movie theater, private dining room, or outdoor pool. With these amenities, seniors can enjoy a fulfilling and active lifestyle that caters to their individual preferences. The Remington Club is indeed the perfect venue for such an exciting retirement.

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Overview of Waterford Terrace Retirement Community

Waterford Terrace Retirement Community located in Aztec Drive, La Mesa, CA, is an exceptional senior living community that provides independent living. Bask in the sunlight with the community’s different floor plans, either with a patio or balcony. Waterford Terrace Retirement Community ensures a comfortable and safe residence for seniors.

The community emphasizes the health and wellness of its residents, hence, orchestrating several different activities and exercises such as tai chi, movie nights, weekly bingo, and day trips. Chef-prepared meals are prepared round-the-clock daily to cater to the residents’ schedules. The amenities include a fitness and wellness center, movie theater, card and billiards table, hair salon, library, and community center. 

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 San Diego, CA

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

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

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

Independent living in San Diego, 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 San Diego, CA?

According to state licensing records, there are approximately 91 licensed independent living communities in San Diego, 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 18 independent living communities in San Diego, CA. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

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