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Overview of Friends House

In pursuit of a dynamic lifestyle, Friends House, located in Santa Rosa, CA, fosters personal growth and vibrant social connections for its senior and assisted living community. With a vision centered on simplicity, the community in Santa Rosa embodies a commitment to positive aging, emphasizing well-being as needs evolve. Residents actively plan and curate cultural, educational, and environmental events, epitomized by the annual Jazz in July celebration.

Friends House offers a continuum of healthcare and assisted living services tailored to individual needs, including independent living, home care services, and assisted living. The community promotes holistic wellness through a Fitness Center, activity groups, clubs, and events, fostering emotional, social, and physical well-being. Residents can enjoy complimentary breakfast and choose from a delicious selection for lunch and dinner at the Friends House Café, catering to diverse dietary requirements. The community’s commitment to simplicity, growth, and well-being creates an inviting atmosphere for seniors seeking a fulfilling and enriching lifestyle.

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Victorian Manor

1444 Mcallister St, San Francisco, CA 94115
Overview of Victorian Manor

Victorian Manor offers assisted living, hospice care, and respite care in San Francisco, California’s Western Addition. With 124 beds, the community provides assisted living support with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while residents maintain their own living space. Hospice care centers on comfort for someone nearing the end of life, while respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Residents can choose between studios and semi-private rooms. A studio gives one person a private space, while a semi-private room is shared. Respite care may suit a family needing support while a primary caregiver is away or recovering. The area has a Walk Score of 95, placing it in the walker’s paradise band, so daily errands do not require a car and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

Ana Pacheco serves as the administrator, and Sky Blue Health operates Victorian Manor.

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Overview of Westmont of Pinole

Westmont of Pinole is a prominent senior living community in Pinole, CA, offering assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Residents receive top-notch care and support from a kind and reliable team to meet their needs and aspirations. The community also handles housekeeping and other daily responsibilities to ensure residents enjoy a maintenance-free lifestyle.

A robust calendar of engaging activities and enjoyable programs accompanies residents as they learn new things and rediscover their interests. With healthy and delicious meals, residents can rest assured of hassle-free dining that caters to their dietary needs and tastes. Westmont of Pinole is great for those looking to make every moment of their best years count surrounded by incredible amenities and a trusted community.

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Golden Harvest Care Homes

11623 Chanera Ave, Hawthorne, CA 90250
Overview of Golden Harvest Care Homes

Golden Harvest Care Homes provides assisted living, hospice care, and residential care in Hawthorne, California. Assisted living supports residents with daily tasks, while hospice care centers on comfort and support during end of life care. The six bed home may suit someone who prefers a smaller residential setting, with private and shared rooms offering different living arrangements.

A Walk Score of 76 places the home in a very walkable area, where most errands can be completed on foot. A resident who no longer drives may still be able to get out independently. Tracy Moore serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Ventura County Senior Care: Ocean Breeze Estates at Blue Oak

Ventura County Senior Care: Ocean Breeze Estates at Blue Oak provides assisted living, hospice care, memory care, palliative care, and residential care in Camarillo, CA. Assisted living helps residents with daily tasks, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Hospice care supports end-of-life needs, and palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom relief.

The home has six beds, and all six spaces are occupied. Private rooms provide single occupancy, while shared rooms suit residents who want to live with a roommate. Its small size may be a good fit for someone who prefers a smaller community. Evelyn Rayas serves as the administrator, and Ventura County Senior Care operates the community.

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Overview of Brookdale Ocean House

Brookdale Ocean House offers assisted living and memory care in Santa Monica, California. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident keeps an apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Having both care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since they can move to a different level of care without leaving the community.

The community has 150 beds, with studio and one bedroom layouts available. A studio provides one private living space, while a one bedroom layout has a separate bedroom. Respite care supports short stays when a resident’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. Pets are allowed, so a resident may bring a pet when moving in.

A fitness center, courtyard and garden, theatre, and billiards area create spaces for exercise, outdoor time, entertainment, and games. The beauty and barber shop allows residents to handle grooming within the community. The starting price is $7,270 per month, giving families a baseline for estimating monthly costs. With a Walk Score of 93 out of 100, the area falls in the walker’s paradise band, where daily errands do not require a car, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently; Brookdale Ocean House is administered by Helen Lee and operated by Blc Ocean House.

Starting Price $7,270/Month Info Pricing updated on February 7th, 2026

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Overview of Merced Three Residential Care Facility

Merced Three Residential Care Facility offers assisted living and residential care in San Francisco, California. The community opened in 2000 and has 33 beds, making it small enough for staff and residents to get to know each other. Every bed is currently occupied. Assisted living and residential care include individualized care and supervision around the clock, personal care assistance, and medication management and assistance, making the community a possible fit for someone who needs ongoing help with daily tasks and medications.

Wellness updates are coordinated with the physician and family, so both receive information about a resident’s well-being. Transportation to medical appointments allows residents to attend those visits without arranging transportation independently. Nutritious meals and snacks are prepared to meet each resident’s dietary needs. With a Walk Score of 99, the area is considered a walker’s paradise, so daily errands do not require a car and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. The community is administered by Lee Joyce and operated by Hafco Elder Care.

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Overview of The Peninsula Regent

The Peninsula Regent provides assisted living and independent living in San Mateo, CA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps a private living space; Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Having both care types can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time without requiring a move to a different community.

The community has 435 beds, making it a larger setting with more residents and staff, along with more programming. Housing includes one bedroom and two bedroom layouts. A two bedroom option can suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion. Pets are allowed, so residents may keep a pet in the community.

A Walk Score of 95 places the area in a walker’s paradise, where daily errands do not require a car. A resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Martin Herter serves as administrator, and Bass Inc and Pacific Retirement Services operate the community.

Starting Price $5,776/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

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Overview of Pacific Care Home

Operated by J & I LLC, Pacific Care Home is a residential care community in the South San Mateo neighborhood of San Mateo, California. It offers assisted living and residential care in a single-story home. Rich Fatooh is the owner, and Rafael A. Jison serves as the administrator. The community is about 0.4 miles from San Mateo Medical Center, giving residents and visiting family convenient access to nearby hospital care. Pacific Care Home has been serving the local community for 24 years.

The home has 6 beds with both private and semi-private accommodations. It’s a small residential setting instead of a large senior living campus. All beds are currently occupied, reflecting full occupancy and steady local demand. Its smaller size may appeal to families looking for a quieter environment where residents and staff can build closer relationships.

Residents receive assistance with medication management, mobility and transfer support, bathing, dressing, housekeeping, and laundry services. Care and supervision are available around the clock. Transportation services, fitness opportunities, and social and recreational activities are also part of daily life, so residents can stay active and engaged.

The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 86, which is very walkable. Many daily essentials and errands can be reached on foot. The short distance to San Mateo Medical Center makes it convenient for residents and visiting family members.

State inspections have reviewed emergency preparedness planning, staff training related to resident positioning and support, and documentation of medical assessments. More recent inspections found that safety equipment, medications, and resident accommodations are in proper order. Families touring Pacific Care Home should ask how staff training and resident documentation are maintained over time.

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Overview of Stellar Care

Stellar Care offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care in San Diego, CA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while a resident maintains their own living space, memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. With several care levels, Stellar Care can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time without requiring a move to another community.

The community has 150 beds and is in the College West neighborhood. Its Walk Score is 81, meaning the area is very walkable and most errands can be done on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Brandon Cho serves as the administrator.

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Assisted Living in California at a glance

Avg Monthly Cost: $7,797The average monthly cost across facilities in California. Reflects published or estimated base rates and can vary with care level, room type, and amenities. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: $5,600
Avg Walk Score: 56/ 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: 74The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in California. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90