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Overview of Shadowridge Senior Living

Shadowridge Senior Living provides assisted living, hospice care, memory care, and respite care in Vista, California. In assisted living, residents receive help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while keeping a private living space.

Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Hospice care focuses on comfort for someone nearing the end of life, while respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The combination of memory care and respite care may be a good fit for someone who needs supervised memory support or for a family needing temporary care. With 51 beds, Shadowridge Senior Living is a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know each other.

Pets are allowed, so a resident can continue living with a pet. The area has a Walk Score of 65 / 100 and is somewhat walkable, meaning some errands can be done on foot by a resident who no longer drives. Sycamore Care operates the community, and Michele Fuhrman serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Aegis Gardens Fremont

Aegis Gardens, located in Fremont, CA, is a retirement community and sister community of Aegis Living. This senior living community also offers the same services from light assisted living, assisted living, transitional care, and end of life care. As part of their assisted living services, they provide residents with convenient services designed to create a worry free retirement experience. This includes housekeeping and laundry services, as well as apartment maintenance, meal preparations by their on-site chef, and round the clock staff availability for supervision and care.

Their assisted living services also ensure that residents stay healthy and safe during their stay in the community. This is  achieved by providing assistance with daily living activities such as bathing and toileting as needed, as well as encouraging the residents to participate in life enriching programs and activities.

Starting Price $6,536/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

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Meadowlark Gardens VII

9401 Nautilus Drive, Huntington Beach, CA 92646
Overview of Meadowlark Gardens VII

Indulge in a peaceful retirement experience with Meadowlark Gardens VII, a supportive community in Huntington Beach, CA dedicated to assisted living. The community caters to residents needing day-to-day assistance by offering them compassionate support with their personal grooming, medication reminders, and more. Residents here are provided with safe, clean, and cozy accommodations that foster utmost comfort and independence.

Dedicated to helping residents in every stage of their lives, the community also offers compassionate hospice care for a comfortable end-of-life journey. Fun and creative activities are also available to make residents’ living experience as vibrant as possible. At Meadowlark Gardens VII, residents are encouraged to live the lifestyle they want with nothing to worry about.

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Overview of Valley Royale Care I

Valley Royale Care I in Modesto, CA, offers hospice care, residential care, memory care, and assisted living services. A list of that length means a resident whose requirements evolve over time, including those with dementia, can remain in place while their care adapts.

Assisted living involves support with daily living activities. Memory care offers supervision to individuals whose dementia necessitates it. Residential care involves steady oversight as a component of the home’s daily assistance, while hospice enables an individual in the terminal phase of life to receive care without leaving.

The home contains just six beds, ensuring it remains intimate enough for both staff and residents to become familiar with each other. Occupancy is at 83.3 percent, meaning that the majority of those beds were occupied at the time of measurement. Some rooms are private for individuals who want one alone, while others are semi-private for those who prefer to share.

The Walk Score in the area is 67, indicating that the location is somewhat walkable. A few errands can be accomplished on foot, allowing a resident who no longer drives to reach some close locations independently. Valley Royale Care, Inc. operates the facility, and Genaro Baisac serves as its administrator.

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Overview of Land of Peace IV

Land of Peace IV offers assisted living and residential care in West Hills, CA. Assisted living includes help with personal care and self-administration of prescribed medications, giving residents support with daily needs and medication routines. The six-bed community may be a good fit for someone who prefers a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know one another.

Residents may have private or semi-private rooms, with either an individual room or a shared arrangement. Staff are present throughout the day and night because the home has 24-hour staffing. Planned activities include arts and crafts, discussions on current events, exercise, walks and games, while the backyard’s walking paths, benches and barbecue area offer options for spending time outdoors.

Kosher-style meals and snacks are served daily, and special dietary needs are accommodated. Assistance with communication involving doctors and families can help coordinate information about a resident’s care. Land of Peace 4 operates the community, and Sona Muradyan is the administrator; a Walk Score of 62 places the area in the somewhat walkable range, with some errands possible on foot.

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Overview of Nikkei Senior Gardens

Nikkei Senior Gardens offers assisted living and memory care in Arleta, California. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while allowing a resident to live in a private apartment, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

The combination may suit a resident whose care needs could grow over time and who may be able to move between care levels without leaving the community. The community has 106 beds, giving families a clear sense of its overall size without implying a particular staffing or care experience.

Housing options include studios and one bedroom residences. A studio provides a single private living space, while a one bedroom layout offers separate sleeping and living areas. A Walk Score of 56 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, meaning some errands can be done on foot; a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach certain errands independently. Dining includes Japanese and Western cuisine, giving residents meals from both culinary traditions, and Shin Ito serves as the administrator.

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Dimond Care LLC

3003 Fruitvale Ave, Oakland, CA 94602
Overview of Dimond Care

Dimond Care provides assisted living, memory care, and residential care in Oakland’s Foothill neighborhood. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for a resident who may be at risk of wandering. Having these care types in one community may suit someone whose needs change over time.

With six beds, the home offers private and shared rooms. The small size may suit someone who prefers a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know one another. John F. Blain serves as the administrator.

Residents receive three meals cooked at home each day, with attention to dietary and nutritional requirements. Weekly music sessions, art workshops, gentle exercise and stretching, cooking classes, movie nights, games, and vegetable gardening provide recurring ways to take part in activities. Transportation services are available as well, and the area has a Walk Score of 87, meaning most errands can be completed on foot by a resident who no longer drives.

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Overview of Avista Senior Living Magnolia

Administered by Andrea Gutierrez, Avista Senior Living Magnolia offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Corona, California. The community supports residents with daily tasks, as well as housekeeping. Memory support is also provided for those living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Moreover, short-term stays are welcome to provide temporary relief to family caregivers.

The community has a 180-bed capacity, with an occupancy of 57%. Housing also includes studio, one-, and two-bedroom layouts in a three-story setting, accommodating older adults who prefer to live alone or share with someone. Housekeeping services also help maintain cleanliness. Pets are also allowed, so residents can bring an animal companion.

Meanwhile, a Walk Score of 59 places the Corona Spectrum neighborhood in the somewhat walkable band, meaning some errands can be done on foot. This also suggests that a resident who no longer drives may be able to complete some nearby errands independently.

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Overview of Sunrise of Sunnyvale

With accommodations for 103 residents, Sunrise of Sunnyvale is an assisted living community in Sunnyvale, California, that offers personal care. It has served older adults for 25 years and is operated by Sunrise Senior Living Management and Al III Invest LLC under the administration of Alberto Golia. Currently housing 81 residents, reflecting a 79% occupancy rate, the community has studio, suite, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom accommodations.

Additionally, its location along South Knickerbocker Drive is highly walkable, with a Walk Score of 80, allowing older adults and visiting families to reach many nearby shops, restaurants, and services on foot. The community is also pet-friendly, welcoming small animal companions.

State inspections have consistently reviewed medication management and resident safety practices, demonstrating ongoing regulatory oversight and reinforcing confidence in the community’s quality of care. Its 25-year operating history reflects long-term stability. Meanwhile, the range of housing options allows residents to choose a living arrangement that best suits their mobility, personal preferences, and space requirements.

Starting Price $5,800/Month Info Pricing updated on October 8th, 2026

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Joyful Home II

24932 Camberwell Street, Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Overview of Joyful Home II

Live a peaceful yet nurturing retirement with Joyful Home II, an excellent community in Laguna Hills, CA for assisted living. Here, you can focus on enjoying your independence while benefitting from round-the-clock care and supervision from a team of kind care experts. Residents receive comprehensive assistance with their daily activities like personal care, medication management, and more for a cozy and relaxing living experience

The community guarantees proper care through individualized care plans that carefully consider residents’ needs, preferences, and wishes. Residents are also served with healthy and delicious meals that are tailored to accommodate unique dietary needs and palates. At Joyful Home II, you can enjoy a simple yet nurturing lifestyle amidst a safe and secure environment.

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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