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Independent Living in California

Overview of Independent Living in California

From old-growth Redwood forests to white sandy beaches, California has earned its nickname as The Golden State for good reason. California is home to great weather, year-round sunshine, and unmatched beauty. There are many great retirement communities in Southern California and the rest of the state. A Place for Mom’s Senior Living Advisors can help you or your loved one find the best retirement communities in California that meet your family’s needs.

Currently, A Place for Mom partners with more than 880 independent living communities in California. The median monthly cost of independent living in California is about $3,000.

Top-rated Independent Living facilities in California

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Cogir of Brentwood

150 Cortona Way, Brentwood, CA 94513
10
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44 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Norm J - I live or lived in this community

Everyone is here very caring. One of the Caregivers noticed something about my health and suggested I be seen & thank goodness it could've turned into full blown sepsis. She saved my life. Excellent care....

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Atria Rocklin

3201 Santa Fe Way, Rocklin, CA 95765
10
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64 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
Anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

Overall Atria has been good for my Dad . Staff is very efficient , helpful and friendly. Location was the best option for me and the staff from the get go have always been helpful and willing to help with...

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Greenhaven Place

6350 Riverside Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95831
10
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75 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
Tammy R - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

My mom enjoys all the activities that are offered at Greenhaven Place. From the art work, to the puzzles, bingo, poker, cornhole, also the outings. We are so grateful to have found the perfect home to keep...

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Top-rated Independent Living facilities in Beverly Hills

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Sunrise of Beverly Hills

201 North Crescent Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
10
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44 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Lucy - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

I can’t say enough great things about the staff at Sunrise Beverly Hills. It’s very clear to me and my mom that this is more than a job to them. They go above and beyond to assist her with any of her needs....

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Sunrise at Sterling Canyon

25815 McBean Parkway, Valencia, CA 91355
10
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55 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
Peggy E - I'm a current/former resident or client

I had a problem with bus service to church (no bus driver available on Sundays) I was given an oportunity to find a friend to take me and bring me back. Then my friend was given a lunch in exchange for...

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Pacifica Senior Living Northridge

8700 Lindley Ave, Northridge, CA 91325
10
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246 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
George F. - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

When it became clear that my elderly mother (who has dementia and other illnesses) needed more care than we could provide at home, we had no idea what to do. It's an overwhelming situation for anyone to cope...

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Top-rated Independent Living facilities in Los Angeles

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Pacifica Senior Living Northridge

8700 Lindley Ave, Northridge, CA 91325
10
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246 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
George F. - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

When it became clear that my elderly mother (who has dementia and other illnesses) needed more care than we could provide at home, we had no idea what to do. It's an overwhelming situation for anyone to cope...

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Sunrise of Beverly Hills

201 North Crescent Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
10
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44 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Lucy - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

I can’t say enough great things about the staff at Sunrise Beverly Hills. It’s very clear to me and my mom that this is more than a job to them. They go above and beyond to assist her with any of her needs....

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Nikkei Senior Gardens

9221 Arleta Ave, Arleta, CA 91331
9.9
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15 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
Carole - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

Nikkei Senior Gardens is an absolutely lovely facility! My mother is so happy to be staying at such a nice, peaceful place where the entire staff is very friendly, enthusiastic and always eager to help. As a...

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Top-rated Independent Living facilities in Torrance

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Brookdale South Bay

5481 Torrance Boulevard, Torrance, CA 90503
9.2
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35 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
Wendell - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

The staff are very friendly and helpful. House keeping is good, but they are currently trying to hire more. The staff always contacts me if there are issues and all of them remember our names. The meals...

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Ivy Park at Palos Verdes

25535 Hawthorne Boulevard, Torrance, CA 90505
8.8
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24 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
Anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

They are friendly and responsive. They have helped get mom's glucose numbers down. They make her feel at home.We actually picked another community, but they had a delayed opening so mom got settled and now...

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Oakmont of Torrance

3620 Lomita Blvd, Torrance, CA 90505
8.8
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14 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
Anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

It is hard to give a qualified response to the questions. I'm in MN and Oakmont is in CA. I haven't been to the facility yet, but will be going in the spring. At this point, from my experience in working...

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Top-rated Independent Living facilities in San Jose

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Atria Willow Glen

1660 Gaton Drive, San Jose, CA 95125
9.8
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107 reviews
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Kate K - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

My 86 year old mom moved into Atria Willow Glen in May 2023. From our first visit, the staff was helpful, responsive, knowledgeable and incredibly supportive. The assisted living team is excellent. Care is...

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Belmont Village San Jose

500 South Winchester Boulevard, San Jose, CA 95128
9.3
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62 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
Anonymous - I'm a current/former resident or client

I am currently a resident at Belmont Village San Jose and most everything has been great for me here at this facility so far. The cleanliness and friendliness are great. The meals are outstanding. The staff,...

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Atria Evergreen Valley

4463 San Felipe Road, San Jose, CA 95135
9.3
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64 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

Evergreen Valley Atria is a very nice place My brother stayed for three months at [community name removed]. He was quite well taken care of. At the time we selected [community name removed] , [name removed]...

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Top cities in California for independent living

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Torrance, CA
39 facilities
8.8
San Diego, CA
64 facilities
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8.2
Beverly Hills, CA
124 facilities
8.1
San Jose, CA
59 facilities
8.1
Los Angeles, CA
147 facilities

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