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Independent Living in California

Find a California community where your loved one can live independently, and see if the VA will help pay for it, with up to $3,845 a month for qualifying veterans and surviving spouses.

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Quick answer

Can the VA help pay for independent living? Often, yes. If your veteran or surviving spouse needs help with daily tasks, they may qualify for Aid & Attendance.

Where can they live? We work with 112 communities across 82 California cities, with the most in Sacramento.

What if their needs change? 79 of these communities also offer assisted living and 51 offer memory care, so they may not have to move again later.

Not sure where to start? Check eligibility in 2 minutes or call us.

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Patriot Angels has helped 5,128 families in California access the VA benefits they've earned. Some of the cities where we help the most families:

01 · At a glance

California Independent Living by the Numbers

112 vetted California partners at a glance for veteran families.

112partner communities in California
81California cities with a partner
79also offer assisted living
02 · Costs

What Independent Living Costs in California

Independent living in California averages $5,357 a month, according to NIC MAP data published by Where You Live Matters. Rent varies with apartment size, number of occupants, and the services included. For a California veteran who also needs help with daily activities, Aid & Attendance of up to $3,845 a month would equal about 72% of that figure, though the benefit pays toward care, not rent alone.

California cityAverage per monthAgainst the California average
Los Angeles$6,022+$665
San Jose$5,860+$503
Sacramento$4,667−$690
Riverside$4,188−$1,169

If needs grow, here is what higher levels of care cost in California. These are statewide medians from the CareScout (Genworth) 2025 Cost of Care Survey.

Type of care in CaliforniaMedian per monthShare covered by up to $3,845
Assisted living$7,00055%
In-home care (non-medical)$7,62750%
Adult day care$2,037100%
Nursing home, semi-private room$12,16732%
03 · California veterans

Serving California’s 1,305,453 Veterans and Their Surviving Spouses

1,305,453veterans live in California
665,021of them are 65 or older (51%)
4.3%of California adults are veterans

California is home to 1,305,453 veterans, and 665,021 of them are 65 or older, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024). Across the whole state, 6,521,873 residents are 65 or older, 16.6% of the civilian population (Census Bureau 2024 estimates). Among our partner cities, San Diego has about 70,280, Los Angeles has about 67,714, San Jose has about 20,660 veterans.

04 · Communities

Veteran-Approved Independent Living in California

Patriot Angels has vetted 112 independent living partners across 82 California cities, with Sacramento leading the list. 79 of 112 offer assisted living, and 51 offer memory care, so a move can grow with changing needs. If daily help is part of the picture, VA Aid & Attendance can pay up to $3,845 a month, and our team helps California families file it right the first time. Call (844) 757-3047 to check eligibility at no cost.

Agoura HillsMeadowbrook at Agoura Hills5217 Chesebro Rd, Agoura Hills, CA 91301(818) 991-3544Independent LivingAssisted LivingMemory CareView community →
AnaheimThe Meridian at Anaheim Hills525 S. Anaheim Hills Road, Anaheim, CA 92807(714) 681-1636Independent LivingAssisted LivingMemory CareView community →
Apple ValleySolstice at Apple Valley20594 Bear Valley Rd, Apple Valley, CA 92308(760) 515-4391Independent LivingView community →
AuburnSolstice at Auburn3250 Blue Oaks Drive, Auburn, CA 95602(530) 888-1144Independent LivingView community →
BakersfieldBrookdale Riverwalk350 Calloway Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93312(661) 587-0221Independent LivingAssisted LivingMemory CareView community →
BakersfieldColumbus Estates3201 Columbus Street, Bakersfield, CA 93306(661) 872-5855Independent LivingView community →
BakersfieldSolstice at Bakersfield8200 Westwold Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93311(661) 663-8393Independent LivingView community →
BreaCogir of Brea700 Madison Way, Brea, CA 92821(657) 286-4929Independent LivingAssisted LivingMemory CareView community →
BrentwoodCogir of Brentwood150 Cortona Way, Brentwood, CA 94513(925) 396-4931Independent LivingAssisted LivingView community →
CarmichaelThe Atrium at Carmichael5757 Cypress Ave., Carmichael, CA 95608(916) 407-2387Independent LivingView community →
CarmichaelWalnut House3401 Walnut Ave, Carmichael, CA 95608(916) 713-5580Independent LivingAssisted LivingView community →
ChicoProvincial Chico2801 Cohasset Rd, Chico, CA 95973(530) 895-0123Independent LivingView community →
Chula VistaWestmont at San Miguel Ranch2325 Proctor Valley Road, Chula Vista, CA 91914(619) 271-4385Independent LivingAssisted LivingMemory CareView community →
Citrus HeightsCogir of Stock Ranch7418 Stock Ranch Road, Citrus Heights, CA 95621(916) 884-5688Independent LivingAssisted LivingView community →
ClovisSolstice at Clovis2100 Fowler Ave, Clovis, CA 93611(559) 314-6490Independent LivingView community →
ConcordCarlton Concord1700 Broadway Street, Concord, CA 94520(925) 686-1700Independent LivingView community →
Costa MesaCoastal Heights Senior Living2283 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa, CA 92627(949) 646-6300Independent LivingView community →
Culver CityPalm Court by Cogir3995 Overland Ave, Culver City, CA 90232(424) 434-4902Independent LivingView community →
Culver CityWestmont of Culver City11141 Washington Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232(310) 736-4118Independent LivingAssisted LivingMemory CareView community →
CypressWestmont of Cypress4889 Katella Ave, Cypress, CA 90720(714) 252-7144Independent LivingAssisted LivingMemory CareView community →
Daly CityPeninsula Del Rey165 Pierce Street, Daly City, CA 94015(650) 718-4411Independent LivingAssisted LivingView community →
DavisCarlton Senior Living - Davis2726 Fifth Street Davis, Davis, CA 95618(530) 564-7002Independent LivingAssisted LivingMemory CareView community →
El CajonSolstice at El Cajon444 Prescott Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92020(619) 332-4035Independent LivingView community →
Elk GroveCarlton Senior Living Elk Grove6915 Elk Grove Blvd, Elk Grove, CA 95758(916) 714-2404Independent LivingAssisted LivingMemory CareView community →
Elk GroveThe Park at Laguna Springs9670 Laguna Springs Dr., Elk Grove, CA, 95757(916) 647-3940Independent LivingView community →
EncinitasWestmont of Encinitas1920 South El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA 92024(760) 452-6037Independent LivingAssisted LivingView community →
EscondidoGardens at Escondido1342 North Escondido Boulevard, Escondido, CA 92026(442) 267-3153Independent LivingAssisted LivingMemory CareView community →
EscondidoLas Villas Del Norte1325 Las Villas Way, Escondido, CA 92026(760) 546-5498Independent LivingAssisted LivingMemory CareView community →
EscondidoWestmont of Escondido500 E Valley Parkway, Escondido, CA 92025(760) 737-5110Independent LivingAssisted LivingMemory CareView community →
EurekaAlder Bay Assisted Living - Ridgeline1355 Myrtle Avenue, Eureka, CA 95661(707) 267-7110Independent LivingAssisted LivingView community →
FremontCarlton Fremont3800 Walnut Ave, Fremont, CA 94538(510) 505-0555Independent LivingAssisted LivingView community →
FremontCogir of Fremont2860 Country Dr., Fremont, CA 94536(510) 973-4911Independent LivingAssisted LivingView community →
FresnoThe Windham by Cogir1100 E Spruce Ave, Fresno, CA 93720(559) 666-4073Independent LivingAssisted LivingView community →
FresnoWestmont of Fresno7442 N Millbrook Ave, Fresno, CA 93720(559) 446-1266Independent LivingAssisted LivingMemory CareView community →
Grass ValleyBrunswick Village316 Olympia Park Circle, Grass Valley, CA 95945(530) 802-8022Independent LivingAssisted LivingMemory CareView community →
HanfordThe Remington2727 N 11th Ave, Hanford, CA 93230(559) 587-9999Independent LivingView community →
HemetBrookdale Sunwest1001 North Lyon Avenue, Hemet, CA 92545(951) 925-0822Independent LivingAssisted LivingView community →
HemetThe Camelot800 W Oakland Ave, Hemet, CA 92543(951) 929-0145Independent LivingView community →
IrvineBrookdale Irvine10 Marquette, Irvine, CA 92612(949) 854-3766Independent LivingAssisted LivingMemory CareIn-Home CareView community →
La MesaWestmont of La Mesa9000 Murray Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942(619) 369-9700Independent LivingAssisted LivingMemory CareView community →
La MiradaLa Mirada Heights (FKA The Palms)13001 La Mirada Blvd, La Mirada, CA 90638(562) 944-1800Independent LivingView community →
Laguna HillsMeridian at Laguna Hills24552 Paseo De Valencia, Laguna Hills, CA 92653(949) 581-6111Independent LivingAssisted LivingView community →
Lemon GroveMonte Vista Village2211 Massachusetts Ave, Lemon Grove, CA 91945(619) 784-2437Independent LivingAssisted LivingMemory CareView community →
LodiSolstice at Lodi2145 W Kettleman Lane, Lodi, CA 95242(209) 370-1313Independent LivingView community →
Loma LindaBrookdale Loma Linda25585 Van Leuven Street, Loma Linda, CA 92354(909) 796-5421Independent LivingAssisted LivingMemory CareView community →
Loma LindaLinda Valley Villa11075 Benton Street, Loma Linda, CA 92354(909) 796-7501Independent LivingView community →
Los AngelesAvocet Playa Vista12490 W Fielding Circle, Los Angeles, CA 90094(424) 496-6161Independent LivingAssisted LivingMemory CareView community →
Los AngelesCalligraphy Westwood Village947 Tiverton Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90024(310) 208-4590Independent LivingAssisted LivingMemory CareView community →
Los AngelesHollywood Hills Senior Living1745 N Gramercy Pl, Los Angeles, CA 90028(323) 645-2770Independent LivingAssisted LivingMemory CareView community →
MaderaCogir of Cedar Creek500 Westberry Boulevard, Madera, CA 93637(559) 377-7147Independent LivingAssisted LivingMemory CareView community →
MantecaCogir of Manteca430 N Union Rd, Manteca, CA 95337(209) 305-4453Independent LivingAssisted LivingMemory CareView community →
MercedThe Hampshire3460 R St., Merced, CA 95348(209) 383-3500Independent LivingView community →
ModestoKoelsch at The Park of Modesto2832 Health Care Way, Modesto, CA, 95356(209) 545-1378Independent LivingView community →
MonroviaBrookdale Monrovia201 E. Foothill Blvd, Monrovia, CA 91016(626) 301-0204Independent LivingAssisted LivingView community →
Morgan HillWestmont of Morgan Hill1160 Cochrane Road, Morgan Hill, CA 95037(408) 779-8490Independent LivingAssisted LivingMemory CareView community →
NapaCalligraphy Napa Valley4055 Solano Avenue, Napa, CA 94558(707) 345-1480Independent LivingAssisted LivingMemory CareView community →
NipomoThe Oaks at Nipomo - Westmont177 Mary Ave, Nipomo, CA 93444(805) 619-5001Independent LivingAssisted LivingMemory CareView community →
NorthridgeThe Village at NorthRidge9222 Corbin Avenue, Northridge, CA 91324(213) 340-0417Independent LivingAssisted LivingView community →
OaklandOakland Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation2361 E 29th St, Oakland, CA 94606(510) 823-0352Independent LivingAssisted LivingMemory CareView community →
OrangevaleCarlton Senior Living Orangevale8773 Oak Ave, Orangevale, CA 95662(916) 988-2200Independent LivingAssisted LivingMemory CareView community →
OrlandWestHaven Assisted Living1440 Fairview Street, Orland, CA 95963(530) 865-5299Independent LivingAssisted LivingView community →
OrovilleCountry Crest Senior Living55 Concordia Ln, Oroville, CA 95966(530) 453-6818Independent LivingAssisted LivingMemory CareView community →
Paso RoblesThe Oaks at Paso Robles - Westmont526 South River Road, Paso Robles, CA 93446(805) 239-5851Independent LivingAssisted LivingMemory CareView community →
PinoleWestmont of Pinole2850 Estates Avenue, Pinole, CA 94564(510) 758-1122Independent LivingAssisted LivingMemory CareView community →
Pleasant HillCarlton Senior Living Pleasant Hill - Downtown175 Cleaveland Road, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523(925) 935-1001Independent LivingAssisted LivingMemory CareView community →
Pleasant HillCarlton Senior Living Pleasant Hill - Martinez2770 Pleasant Hill Rd, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523(925) 935-1660Independent LivingAssisted LivingMemory CareView community →
PortervilleSierra Hills2500 W. Henderson Ave., Porterville, CA 93257(559) 788-0311Independent LivingView community →
Rancho CucamongaCadence at Rancho Cucamonga10459 Church St, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730(951) 430-0588Independent LivingAssisted LivingMemory CareView community →
Rancho MirageBrookdale Mirage Inn72750 Country Club Dr, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270(760) 346-7772Independent LivingAssisted LivingMemory CareView community →
ReddingHilltop Estates451 Hilltop Dr., Redding, CA 96003(530) 241-4444Independent LivingView community →
ReddingShasta Estates1350 Buenaventura Blvd, Redding, CA 96001(530) 243-3014Independent LivingView community →
RedlandsMission Commons10 Terracina Blvd, Redlands, CA 92373(909) 793-8691Independent LivingView community →
Redwood CityMarbella Redwood City485 Woodside Road, Redwood City, CA 94061(650) 366-3900Independent LivingAssisted LivingView community →
RiversideMBK Citrus Place7898 California Ave, Riverside, CA 92504(951) 261-8611Independent LivingAssisted LivingMemory CareView community →
RiversideWestmont of Riverside17050 Arnold Dr, Riverside, CA 92518(951) 697-2100Independent LivingAssisted LivingMemory CareView community →
RocklinAnsel Park Independent Living1250 Orchid Drive, Rocklin, CA, 95765(916) 407-5970Independent LivingView community →
Rohnert ParkCogir of Rohnert Park4855 Snyder Ln, Rohnert Park, CA 94928(707) 940-8585Independent LivingAssisted LivingView community →
Rolling Hills EstatesPeninsula Pointe by Cogir27520 Hawthorne Boulevard, Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274(424) 496-6029Independent LivingAssisted LivingMemory CareView community →
RosevilleTerraces of Roseville707 Sunrise Ave, Roseville, CA 95661(916) 786-3277Independent LivingAssisted LivingView community →
SacramentoCarlton Senior Living - Sacramento1075 Fulton Ave., Sacramento, CA 95825(916) 971-4800Independent LivingAssisted LivingMemory CareView community →
SacramentoCountry Club Manor2100 Butano Dr, Sacramento, CA 95825(916) 481-9240Independent LivingAssisted LivingView community →
SacramentoGreenhaven Place6350 Riverside Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95831(916) 427-1133Independent LivingAssisted LivingView community →
SacramentoRiver's Edge Senior Living-SRG601 Feature Dr, Sacramento, CA 95825(279) 400-1740Independent LivingAssisted LivingMemory CareView community →
San DiegoWestmont of Carmel Valley5720 Old Carmel Valley Rd, San Diego, CA 92130(858) 465-7356Independent LivingAssisted LivingMemory CareView community →
San JoseCarlton Plaza of San Jose380 Branham Lane, San Jose, CA 95136(408) 972-1400Independent LivingAssisted LivingMemory CareView community →
San JoseMarbella San Jose1009 Blossom Riverway, San Jose, CA 95123(408) 445-7770Independent LivingAssisted LivingMemory CareView community →
San LeandroCarlton - San Leandro1000 E 14th St, San Leandro, CA 94577(510) 636-0660Independent LivingAssisted LivingMemory CareView community →
San LeandroSan Leandro Senior Living348 West Juana Ave, San Leandro, CA 94577(510) 319-0286Independent LivingAssisted LivingView community →
San Luis ObispoAvila Senior Living at Downtown475 Marsh Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401(805) 590-9641Independent LivingAssisted LivingView community →
San MarcosMarbella San Marcos1590 W. San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos, CA 92078(760) 471-9904Independent LivingAssisted LivingView community →
San MarcosMeridian at Lake San Marcos1177 San Marino Dr., San Marcos, CA 92078(442) 250-4241Independent LivingAssisted LivingMemory CareView community →
Santa MonicaBrookdale Santa Monica Gardens851 Second Street, Santa Monica, CA 90403(310) 393-2260Independent LivingAssisted LivingView community →
Santa RosaBrookdale Paulin Creek2375 Range Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95403(707) 575-3722Independent LivingAssisted LivingMemory CareView community →
Santa RosaSanta Rosa Hills Senior Living3737 Airway Dr, Santa Rosa, CA 95403(707) 985-7632Independent LivingAssisted LivingMemory CareView community →
Santa RosaSolstice at Santa Rosa3585 Round Barn Blvd, Santa Rosa, CA 95403(707) 708-4609Independent LivingView community →
Sherman OaksThe Village at Sherman Oaks5450 Vesper Avenue, Sherman Oaks, CA 91411(747) 245-7748Independent LivingAssisted LivingMemory CareView community →
Solana BeachLa Vida Del Mar850 Del Mar Downs Road, Solana Beach, CA 92075(858) 299-8344Independent LivingAssisted LivingView community →
SonomaCogir of Sonoma800 Oregon St, Sonoma, CA 95476(707) 940-8434Independent LivingAssisted LivingView community →
SonoraBlue Magnolia Senior Living Advisors IncP.O. Box 5293, Sonora, CA 95370(209) 200-8222Independent LivingAssisted LivingMemory CareView community →
TorranceBrookdale South Bay - CA5481 West Torrance Boulevard, Torrance, CA 90503(310) 543-1174Independent LivingView community →
TorranceCogir of South Bay21507 Hawthorne Blvd, Torrance, CA 90503(424) 399-5399Independent LivingView community →
VacavilleCogir of Vacaville799 Yellowstone Dr, Vacaville, CA 95687(707) 470-3932Independent LivingAssisted LivingView community →
VacavilleMagnolia Court - CA1111 Ulatis Drive, Vacaville, CA 95687(707) 447-7100Independent LivingAssisted LivingMemory CareView community →
VallejoCogir of North Bay2261 Tuolumne Street, Vallejo, CA 94589(707) 633-2659Independent LivingAssisted LivingView community →
VallejoCogir of Vallejo Hills350 Locust Dr., Vallejo, CA 94591(707) 940-7372Independent LivingAssisted LivingView community →
VenturaThe Orchard10949 Telegraph Road, Ventura, CA 93004(805) 671-9700Independent LivingView community →
VisaliaWalnut Park - A Provincial Senior Living Community4119 W Walnut Ave, Visalia, CA 93277(559) 739-1339Independent LivingView community →
VistaArcadia Place1080 Arcadia Ave, Vista, CA 92084(760) 945-5555Independent LivingView community →
VistaRancho Vista Senior Living760 E. Bobier Drive, Vista, CA 92084(760) 377-1367Independent LivingAssisted LivingMemory CareView community →
Sakura Gardens of Los Angeles325 S Boyle Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90033(323) 827-8582Independent LivingAssisted LivingMemory CareView community →
The Pines By Cogir500 W Ranch View Dr, Rocklin, CA 95765(916) 741-5359Independent LivingAssisted LivingMemory CareSkilled NursingView community →
Sierra Vista IL & AL13815 Rodeo Dr, Victorville, CA 92395(760) 243-2271Independent LivingAssisted LivingView community →
VA benefit check

Could Aid & Attendance Help Cover Care in California?

Aid & Attendance pays toward care, not rent alone. A California veteran or surviving spouse who needs help with daily activities may qualify for up to $3,845 a month toward that care. California families can find the benefit amounts and filing rules in our Aid & Attendance fact sheet. Our Aid & Attendance application tips cover what VA looks for in a care claim.

Prefer to talk it through? Call (844) 757-3047

PATRIOT ANGELS

VA Benefits to Support Your Next Chapter

Finding the right senior care is a big step. If you or your loved one is a Veteran or surviving spouse, VA Aid & Attendance benefits may help with the cost.

Patriot Angels can help you understand your options—with personal guidance every step of the way.

Could VA benefits help pay for care?

Answer a few quick questions to explore benefits for Veterans and surviving spouses.

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05 · Cities

California Cities With Patriot Angels Partners

Compare 112 California partners city by city, starting with Sacramento.

Agoura Hills · 1 communityAnaheim · 1 communityApple Valley · 1 communityAuburn · 1 communityBakersfield · 3 communitiesBrea · 1 communityBrentwood · 1 communityCarmichael · 2 communitiesChico · 1 communityChula Vista · 1 communityCitrus Heights · 1 communityClovis · 1 communityConcord · 1 communityCosta Mesa · 1 communityCulver City · 2 communitiesCypress · 1 communityDaly City · 1 communityDavis · 1 communityEl Cajon · 1 communityElk Grove · 2 communitiesEncinitas · 1 communityEscondido · 3 communitiesEureka · 1 communityFremont · 2 communitiesFresno · 2 communitiesGrass Valley · 1 communityHanford · 1 communityHemet · 2 communitiesIrvine · 1 communityLa Mesa · 1 communityLa Mirada · 1 communityLaguna Hills · 1 communityLemon Grove · 1 communityLodi · 1 communityLoma Linda · 2 communitiesLos Angeles · 4 communitiesMadera · 1 communityManteca · 1 communityMerced · 1 communityModesto · 1 communityMonrovia · 1 communityMorgan Hill · 1 communityNapa · 1 communityNipomo · 1 communityNorthridge · 1 communityOakland · 1 communityOrangevale · 1 communityOrland · 1 communityOroville · 1 communityPaso Robles · 1 communityPinole · 1 communityPleasant Hill · 2 communitiesPorterville · 1 communityRancho Cucamonga · 1 communityRancho Mirage · 1 communityRedding · 2 communitiesRedlands · 1 communityRedwood City · 1 communityRiverside · 2 communitiesRocklin · 2 communitiesRohnert Park · 1 communityRolling Hills Estates · 1 communityRoseville · 1 communitySacramento · 4 communitiesSan Diego · 1 communitySan Jose · 2 communitiesSan Leandro · 2 communitiesSan Luis Obispo · 1 communitySan Marcos · 2 communitiesSanta Monica · 1 communitySanta Rosa · 3 communitiesSherman Oaks · 1 communitySolana Beach · 1 communitySonoma · 1 communitySonora · 1 communityTorrance · 2 communitiesVacaville · 2 communitiesVallejo · 2 communitiesVentura · 1 communityVictorville · 1 communityVisalia · 1 communityVista · 2 communities
Ready to see what California veterans can qualify for?Answer a few quick questions about your California veteran to get started.
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06 · Families we’ve helped

Veteran Families We’ve Helped

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07 · Questions

Questions California Families Ask

How many independent living communities does Patriot Angels list in California?

We list 112 independent living partner communities in 82 California cities. Sacramento has the most, with 4.

Do any California partners also offer assisted living or memory care?

Yes. 79 of 112 also offer assisted living, and 51 offer memory care. A resident may be able to add care later without a full move.

Can a California veteran use VA benefits toward independent living?

Not for rent alone. If a California veteran or surviving spouse also needs help with daily activities and pays for that care, Aid & Attendance may add up to $3,845 a month. Call (844) 757-3047 or use the form above to check.

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