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Best Adult Day Care in California

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 17 adult day care communities in CA using CA Dept. of Social Services (CDSS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank adult day care in CA
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Avg Walk Score: 57/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in California. 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 California. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

Compare Adult Day Care around California

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.

Revere Court of Sacramento
ADC
AL
HOS
MC
RESC
RC
Sacramento (Southwestern Sacramento)
72
Facility 72
CA AVG 104
Rank #975 / 1644
No
51
Facility 51
CA AVG 57
Rank #1321 / 2087
90
Facility 90
CA AVG 81
Rank #398 / 1400
14
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 13
Rank #716 / 1386
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1159
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 13
Rank #710 / 1497
88.9% Chancellor Health Care Of California Viii Inc-
The Gardens at Park Balboa
ADC
AL
MC
RC
Van Nuys
120
Facility 120
CA AVG 104
Rank #560 / 1644
Yes
71
Facility 71
CA AVG 57
Rank #701 / 2087
59
Facility 59
CA AVG 81
Rank #1301 / 1400
24
22
Facility 22
CA AVG 13
Rank #1156 / 1386
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 3
Rank #1054 / 1159
26
Facility 26
CA AVG 13
Rank #217 / 1497
88.3% Park Balboa, LP, Garrett Loube, Managing PartnerStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
St. Paul’s Plaza
ADC
AL
HOS
IL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Chula Vista (Otay Ranch Village 1)
180
Facility 180
CA AVG 104
Rank #210 / 1644
No
32
Facility 32
CA AVG 57
Rank #1688 / 2087
-1
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1386
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1159
--1420 Palomar, LLC And Integral Senior Living Mgmt LLCSuite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Dr. George Davis Senior Building
ADC
San Francisco (Bayview)
-No
82
Facility 82
CA AVG 57
Rank #356 / 2087
-------1 Bed / 2 Bed
Foothill Heights Care Center
ADC
AL
NH
RC
SNF
Pasadena (North Central)
49
Facility 49
CA AVG 104
Rank #1129 / 1644
No
69
Facility 69
CA AVG 57
Rank #767 / 2087
-17--- 85.9% --
Community Care On Palm
ADC
AL
NH
RC
SNF
Riverside (Wood Streets)
51
Facility 51
CA AVG 104
Rank #1122 / 1644
No
55
Facility 55
CA AVG 57
Rank #1213 / 2087
----- 95.1% -Shared Rooms
Gary and Mary West Pace
ADC
NH
SNF
San Marcos
-Yes
71
Facility 71
CA AVG 57
Rank #701 / 2087
-------Private Rooms
Joyful Chapter
ADC
AL
RESC
RC
-
52
Facility 52
CA AVG 104
Rank #1119 / 1644
No
61
Facility 61
CA AVG 57
Rank #1011 / 2087
89
Facility 89
CA AVG 81
Rank #461 / 1400
4
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #210 / 1386
1
15
Facility 15
CA AVG 13
Rank #493 / 1497
-The Next Chapter, Inc-
Hope Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care
ADC
MC
RC
Chico
-No
67
Facility 67
CA AVG 57
Rank #829 / 2087
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Good Samaritan Retirement Home
ADC
AL
HC
HOS
IL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
El Cajon
110
Facility 110
CA AVG 104
Rank #641 / 1644
No
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 57
Rank #2039 / 2087
95
Facility 95
CA AVG 81
Rank #461 / 1400
4
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #325 / 1386
-
26
Facility 26
CA AVG 13
Rank #217 / 1497
50.0% Daughters Of Mary Immaculate C Chaldean Sisters-
Pasadena Nursing Center
ADC
NH
RC
SNF
Pasadena (North Central)
108
Facility 108
CA AVG 104
Rank #665 / 1644
No
64
Facility 64
CA AVG 57
Rank #922 / 2087
62
Facility 62
CA AVG 81
Rank #1271 / 1400
66844
18
Facility 18
CA AVG 13
Rank #431 / 1497
75.0% Gardena Retirement Center, Inc-
Solvang Friendship House
ADC
AL
MC
RC
-
40
Facility 40
CA AVG 104
Rank #1198 / 1644
No
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 57
Rank #1927 / 2087
88
Facility 88
CA AVG 81
Rank #513 / 1400
4
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #210 / 1386
-
33
Facility 33
CA AVG 13
Rank #92 / 1497
-Solvang Friendship House-
Victor Royale, LLC
ADC
AL
Glendale
60
Facility 60
CA AVG 104
Rank #1063 / 1644
No
88
Facility 88
CA AVG 57
Rank #218 / 2087
59
Facility 59
CA AVG 81
Rank #1156 / 1400
5
95
Facility 95
CA AVG 13
Rank #1380 / 1386
10
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 13
Rank #535 / 1497
86.7% Victor Royale, LLC-
Primrose Alzheimer’s Living Inc
ADC
AL
HOS
MC
RESC
RC
Santa Rosa
50
Facility 50
CA AVG 104
Rank #1124 / 1644
Yes
48
Facility 48
CA AVG 57
Rank #1390 / 2087
88
Facility 88
CA AVG 81
Rank #631 / 1400
5
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #589 / 1386
2
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 13
Rank #815 / 1497
78.0% Primrose Alzheimer's Living Inc-
Summerset Assisted Living
ADC
AL
MC
RC
Rancho Cordova
135
Facility 135
CA AVG 104
Rank #461 / 1644
No
69
Facility 69
CA AVG 57
Rank #767 / 2087
61
Facility 61
CA AVG 81
Rank #1156 / 1400
5
19
Facility 19
CA AVG 13
Rank #1105 / 1386
18
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 13
Rank #615 / 1497
65.9% Summerset Assisted Living LLC-
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Overview of Revere Court of Sacramento

Welcome to Revere Court of Sacramento, an exceptional senior living community that offers compassionate care and a vibrant, enriching environment for older adults. This warm and inviting community boasts modern and comfortable accommodations, providing residents with spacious private apartments with their own bathrooms and kitchenettes. There is also a strong focus here on fostering independence and well-being, residents can enjoy a range of amenities and services tailored to their individual needs.

Revere Court of Sacramento’s culinary team also prepares scrumptious and nutritious meals, accommodating dietary preferences and requirements. Highly trained and dedicated staff members are available to provide personalized residential care, respite care, hospice care, and adult day care. From medication management to daily living activities, residents receive the support they require while preserving their dignity and autonomy. Engaging activities and social programs are designed to promote mental stimulation, physical health, and social interaction, encouraging a sense of belonging and fulfillment.

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Overview of The Gardens at Park Balboa

A unique senior living community settled on the serene grounds of Kester Avenue, Van Nuys, CA, The Gardens at Park Balboa offers assisted living, memory care, respite care, and adult day programs. Live in comfort and elegance within the beautifully designed and spacious accommodations in diverse floor plans including studio and one-bedroom apartments. The community exceeds expectations in lending extra hands for seniors to receive top-tier care and assistance tailored to their ever-changing needs and desires.

The Gardens at Park Balboa encourage residents to maintain an active and socially engaged lifestyle for leisure and wellness. Live an active and well-engaged lifestyle with incredible amenities and luxurious spaces. Have the finest dining experience with healthy and tasty meals catering to dietary needs and preferences. The Gardens at Park Balboa are ideal for seniors aiming to live independently while receiving the utmost guidance from the community.

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Overview of St. Paul’s Plaza

Beautifully nestled near Heritage Park in Chula Vista, CA, St. Paul’s Plaza is an outstanding community that offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care. Dedicated to improving residents’ quality of life, a compassionate and highly trained team provides top-notch care tailored to their special needs around the clock. The community also promotes a warm and welcoming environment, so residents can feel at ease during their stay.

A full calendar of fun recreational activities and enriching programs is conducted, encouraging residents to live actively and maintain social connections. Delicious and well-balanced meals are available to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. With its extensive amenities and dedicated services, residents are guaranteed to thrive in retirement.

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Overview of Dr. George Davis Senior Building

Dr. George Davis Senior Residence and Senior Center is an outstanding 62+ community in San Francisco, CA, offering independent living. This 120-bed community features beautifully furnished and cozy one- and two-bedroom floor plans, ensuring residents can find the accommodation that best matches their preferences. Residents can ease their worries with the community’s on-site management and laundry spaces.

With cozy communal spaces and fun amenities, like the fitness center and lounge, residents can spend their days as they please. Delightful restaurants are also set nearby, providing residents with plenty of dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. The community also strives to maintain affordability, so low-income older adults can downsize in retirement without worries.

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Overview of Foothill Heights Care Center

Foothill Heights Care Center is a nursing home located in Pasadena, CA, providing rehabilitative and skilled nursing services, adult day and night care, as well as respite care. Part of these services include an array of therapy services, wound care and pain management, and psychiatric care. Their skilled nursing services provide their residents with 24/7 skilled nursing care, medication management, as well as assistance with daily living activities such as bathing and toileting, and dining and mobility or transfer assistance if needed.
Residents are well taken care of at Foothill Heights Care Center. Meals are provided and prepared with consideration to the residents diets, housekeeping and laundry services are regularly provided to ensure cleanliness and safety of everyone, and physically and mentally stimulating activities are regularly scheduled to boost the residents physical and mental health, helping them gain back their independence.

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Overview of Community Care on Palm

Experience genuine care with Community Care on Palm, a compassionate community in Riverside, CA that offers an array of rehabilitative services. The community helps residents recover successfully with the help of their professional therapists trained in physical, speech, and occupational therapy. Residents are well-cared for with access to 24/7 skilled nursing services and individualized care plans tailored to their preferences and needs.

Those looking for short-term stays can access the community’s respite care and adult day care program designed to offer companionship and relief for family caregivers. Living spaces here are designed to provide both comfort and opportunities for meaningful social interactions. With its round-the-clock care and customized services, the community warrants an effective delivery of care amidst a safe and nurturing environment.

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Gary and Mary West Pace

1706 Descanso Ave, San Marcos, CA 92078
Overview of Gary and Mary West Pace

Age gracefully in the comforts of your home with the extraordinary senior living community, Gary and Mary West Pace based in Descanso Avenue, San Marcos, CA, that provides in-home care, a day center, medication management, meal preparation, transportation, and therapy. The community prides itself on a team of reliable, trusted, and well-trained professionals delivering top-notch care and support.

Let go of your woes and live a blissful retirement without the need to leave your comfort zone. Gary and Mary West Pace strives to provide accessible care and assistance, collaborating with seniors and their loved ones to devise a care plan that best matches their needs and preferences. Live with dignity and maximize your autonomy with a team that respects the boundaries in lending extra hands of support. The community ensures seniors remain actively engaged with their surroundings, encouraging meaningful and inspiring interactions.

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Overview of Joyful Chapter

Joyful Chapter operates a 52-bed residential care home in South San Francisco, California, providing assisted living, temporary respite care, and an on-site adult day program. Managed by administrator Robert Wong under The Next Chapter, Inc., the facility has focused on serving elderly Chinese residents aged 60 and older for 15 years. The surrounding neighborhood carries a walk score of 61, presenting a moderately walkable layout where families can manage some local errands on foot, though most regional trips require a vehicle.

The care team maintains 24-hour supervision and assists both ambulatory and non-ambulatory individuals with bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility. Staff members provide protective supervision for residents with cognitive or judgment impairments and are equipped to deliver bed-bound assistance for higher medical needs. Reflecting the community’s cultural focus, the kitchen staff prepares daily meals and snacks tailored to traditional Chinese dietary preferences, and the facility welcomes visitors every day between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m.

The California Department of Social Services monitors residential care facilities through regular physical site inspections to evaluate building safety and care delivery. Public inspection records show a strong compliance history over the past five years, with formal citation rates and consumer complaints trending well below the state average. You can ask to view their current licensing folder and recent state evaluations when speaking with the management.

Prospective representatives can call the front office at (650) 678-8663 to check on current bed openings or day-care enrollment steps.

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Overview of Hope Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care

When it comes to Alzheimer’s and dementia day programs, Hope Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care stands out as Chico, California’s top-rated social adult day program, and for good reason.

In our recent review, we were deeply impressed by Hope’s exceptional commitment to compassionate, person-centered care. Owned and operated by a registered nurse and certified dementia practitioner, this program offers families a rare combination of clinical expertise and heartfelt connection. Every guest receives personalized support tailored to their cognitive and emotional needs, delivered by a warm, well-trained team that clearly treats every participant like family.

The environment at Hope is vibrant and nurturing, with thoughtfully designed activities that promote cognitive engagement, creativity, and meaningful social interaction. Guests enjoy nutritious and organic home-style meals in a comforting setting that feels like home, not a facility. It’s no surprise that so many families have called Hope a “lifesaver” for both their loved ones and themselves.

Available Monday through Friday from 12:30 PM to 4:30 PM, Hope Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care provides not only high-quality daytime care but much-needed respite and peace of mind for caregivers. For those seeking a trusted, enriching, and dignified setting for memory care support, Hope truly lives up to its name.

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Overview of Good Samaritan Retirement Home

Good Samaritan Retirement Home is a 110-bed assisted living and memory care community with specialized dementia care, rehabilitation services, respite stays, and a core assisted living program in El Cajon, California. Operated by the Daughters of Mary Immaculate (Chaldean Sisters) under administrator Susan Sorensen, the community serves San Diego County. It’s been licensed since 2000 by the California Department of Social Services as a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly.

Across four official inspections since 2021, the facility has recorded zero citations, against a California average of 10, and only 2 complaints compared to a statewide norm of 14. No fines exist in the latest inspection in September 2025, placing the inspection score at 83 out of 100 against California’s benchmark of 70.

The memory care program is staffed 24/7 with dementia caregiving staff and a licensed nurse providing 8 hours of dementia-specific coverage daily. The community has four hospice waivers, allowing end-of-life care coordination on-site. Rounding out the care model are a fall prevention program, outdoor garden spaces, and a mobile physician.

With a consistently clean regulatory record, Good Samaritan Retirement Home is best for older adults in San Diego County requiring long-term assisted living or memory care in a faith-based community.

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What government services provide money for senior housing?

Several government programs offer financial assistance for senior housing in various countries, focusing on the United States for a broad overview:

  • Medicaid: Medicaid is a state and federally funded program that can cover the costs of nursing home care for those who meet eligibility criteria, including income and asset limits. Some states also offer Medicaid waivers that help pay for home and community-based services to prevent or delay nursing home placement.
  • Medicare: Medicare, primarily a health insurance program for people aged 65 and over, does not cover long-term housing costs. However, it can cover short-term stays in a skilled nursing facility under specific conditions following a hospital stay.
  • Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program: This program provides housing for low-income seniors. It offers rental assistance and access to supportive services, such as cleaning, cooking, and transportation.
  • Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties: While not a direct subsidy, LIHTC encourages developers to create affordable housing. Seniors with low incomes can find reduced-rent apartments through this program.
  • State and Local Programs: Many states, counties, and cities offer their own programs to assist seniors with housing costs. These can include property tax relief programs, rental assistance programs, and programs that offer affordable senior housing options.
  • Veterans Affairs (VA): The VA offers several programs for veterans, including the Aid and Attendance benefit, which provides monthly payments to veterans who require the aid of another person, or are housebound, to help cover the cost of care in homes, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities.
  • Social Security: While Social Security primarily provides retirement income, for many seniors, these benefits are a crucial part of their budget, including housing costs.
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