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Overview of MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at West San Jose

MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at West San Jose offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care in San Jose, CA. Independent living means private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with bathing, dressing, medication, and other daily tasks. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Having all three care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move to another community.

The community has 149 beds and offers studio, one bedroom, and two bedroom residences. A studio is one private space, while a two bedroom residence can suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion. The starting price is $7,425 per month, giving families an initial figure for monthly budgeting.

Residents can use a fitness center and wellness program for exercise activities. A salon and spa provide personal care services on site, while the courtyard and sky terrace offer outdoor common areas. Rehabilitation services allow residents to receive therapy within the community, and pets are allowed so a resident can continue living with a pet.

Dining includes seasonal menus with meals prepared from scratch, along with low sodium, vegetarian, gluten free, and dairy free options. Arts and crafts, exercise classes, and movie nights are part of the activity calendar. Medicare is accepted as a payment option. Jolie Higgins serves as administrator, and the community is operated by Shp Vi Ms San Jose and Morningstar Senior Mgmt.

$7,425/Month Info Pricing updated on October 12th, 2026

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Overview of Merrill Gardens at Rockridge

Merrill Gardens at Rockridge offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care in Oakland, CA. Independent living means private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while the resident keeps an apartment.

Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone who may be at risk of wandering. The community has 150 beds and is administered by Niare Dawn Feaster. A resident whose needs grow over time may find the range of care levels useful, since moving to a different level of care can happen within the same community. Pets are allowed, so a resident can bring a pet when moving in. A Walk Score of 96 places the area in the walker’s paradise band, meaning daily errands do not require a car and a resident who no longer drives can still complete them independently.

Starting Price $5,100/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

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Overview of Revere Court of Sacramento

Revere Court of Sacramento in Sacramento, CA, provides a range of care options including assisted living, memory care, residential care, hospice, adult day services, and short-term respite stays. Assisted living helps with daily tasks, while secured memory care offers continuous supervision for adults with Alzheimer’s or dementia. Residential care offers ongoing daily support, hospice delivers end-of-life care, and adult day programs provide daytime assistance without overnight stays.

Operational since 1999, the 72-bed community enables residents to adjust their support as needs evolve over time. Amenities include pet-friendly accommodations and temporary respite options to support family caregivers.

A walk score of 51 makes the neighborhood fairly walkable, allowing non-driving residents to manage select errands nearby.

Prospective representatives exploring multi-level senior care or daytime adult support can contact the leadership team to check current room availability or schedule a tour.

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Overview of Lantern Crest

Lantern Crest offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care in Santee, CA. Independent living provides a private home with community services and no daily care, while assisted living includes help with dressing, bathing, and medication management. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for a resident who may be at risk of wandering.

Having all three care levels in one community may make Lantern Crest a good fit for a resident whose needs may grow over time. A move to another level can happen without leaving the community. Respite care is also available for short stays when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Lantern Crest opened in 2013, and Liz Najera serves as its administrator. With 180 beds, the community is among the larger ones, with more residents, staff, and programming.

Residents can use the heated outdoor swimming pool, gardens, putting greens, indoor and outdoor fitness areas, salon and spa, movie theatre, game room, library, and on-site restaurant. Pets are allowed, so residents can keep a pet with them.

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Overview of Golden Assisted Living

Golden Assisted Living provides assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Sylmar, California. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps an apartment. Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, while respite care offers a short stay for a family caregiver who needs to travel or recover.

The combination of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since moving to another level of care can happen without leaving the community. Golden Assisted Living has 128 beds.

Three chef prepared, restaurant style meals are provided daily, so residents can eat prepared food without cooking. Courtyards, walking paths, a greenhouse, and a garden offer places to walk and garden, while the salon allows residents to receive salon services within the community. Rehabilitation services are also available for residents who need support with recovery or maintaining function.

A Walk Score of 64 places the area in the somewhat walkable range, meaning some errands can be done on foot. Scheduled transportation can support trips beyond walking distance. Pets are allowed, so a resident may be able to continue living with a pet.

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Overview of Sweet Home Senior Living 3

Sweet Home Senior Living 3 provides assisted living and hospice care in Van Nuys, California. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and taking medication, while hospice care focuses on comfort and support for someone with a terminal illness.

The community has six beds, creating a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know one another. Sweet Home Senior Living 3 may suit someone who prefers a small community, and pets are allowed so a resident can continue living with a pet there.

Lusine Srmikyan serves as the administrator, and Sweet Home Senior Living 2 operates the community. Located in the Valley Glen neighborhood, the area has a Walk Score of 73, meaning most errands can be handled on foot and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

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Overview of Carefield Castro Valley

Carefield Castro Valley provides assisted living and memory care in Castro Valley, California. Assisted living includes help with dressing, bathing, and medication while allowing a resident to keep a private living space, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for residents at risk of wandering. Carefield Castro Valley may be a good fit for someone living with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia who needs that setting.

The community has 116 beds and 62% occupancy, meaning not all beds are occupied. Respite care supports a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover, and short-term rehab provides a temporary setting for rehabilitation during recovery. With a Walk Score of 67, the area is somewhat walkable, so some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may still reach certain destinations independently; pets are allowed, so residents can keep a pet in the community. Parveen Singh is the administrator, and the community is operated by Sh 1 Castro Valley and Crfld Management.

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Overview of Westmont of Chico-The Inn at the Terraces

Westmont of Chico, The Inn at the Terraces offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Chico, California. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and taking medication while the resident keeps an apartment. Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

The community has 99 beds, and having all three care levels in one place may suit a resident whose needs grow over time because moving to another level does not require leaving the community. A Walk Score of 97 out of 100 places the area 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. Pets are allowed, and Cliff Keene serves as the administrator.

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Overview of The Commons at Woodland Hills

The Commons at Woodland Hills is a luxury senior living community, located in the vibrant area of Woodland Hills, CA, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care services to help residents successfully age in place. Residents are welcomed into the comfort and security of carefully curated apartments with various floor plans and premium features, such as convenience of weekly linen services and 24-hour emergency response systems. A 24-hour care team is available to provide residents needing extra care a wide range of care services, including medication supervision, personal laundry, bathing and grooming, and other daily living activities.

Dedicated to providing a fun and unique living experience to its residents, the community provides an abundance of interesting and engaging activities and programs, including group fitness classes, art lessons, or scenic drives. Delicious and nutritionally balanced meals are provided to make sure residents’ cravings and needs are always satisfied. Amenities, such as a card room, library, arts & crafts room, beauty shop, and onsite laundry facilities, are available to provide residents with more convenience and spaces for relaxation and entertainment.

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Overview of The Pinnacles at Burton

The Pinnacles at Burton in Los Angeles offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Assisted living adds help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

All three care levels share one campus. For a resident whose needs may grow over time, moving to another level can happen without leaving the community, which may make this a good fit for that situation. The community has 138 beds and opened in 1976. A Walk Score of 94 places the area 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.

Robin Culver serves as administrator. Burton Way Carmel and Calson Care North operate the community.

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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