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Overview of Brethren Hillcrest Homes

Six care types are listed at Brethren Hillcrest Homes in La Verna, CA. They are independent living, residential care, assisted living, memory care, nursing home care, and skilled nursing.

Independent living leaves the day alone. Assisted living is the step where bathing, dressing, and medication stop being a resident’s own job. Dementia that carries a wandering risk is what the memory care level answers, secured and supervised. At the skilled nursing level, a licensed nurse is on duty every hour.

A change in need is addressed inside the building, since the next level up is already there rather than at a second address. The community scores 86 on Walk Score, which is very walkable. Pets are allowed, and transportation runs for residents. Dining offers a Café, casual fare, and carry-out.

The license here covers 574 beds, which puts the community at the large-scale end, with the wide range of amenities and programs that go with the size. Therapy for a temporary recovery stay comes under rehabilitation services and short-term rehab. Keith Kasin is named as the administrator.

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$419/Day Pricing updated on October 13th, 2026

Westhaven Assisted Living offers assisted living, hospice care, independent living, and memory care in Orland, CA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while the resident keeps their own living space. Independent living provides private living with community services for residents who do not need daily care, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Hospice care supports residents who need end of life care, and respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. Having several care types in one community may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since changing care levels does not require leaving the community. Westhaven has 42 beds, which may suit someone who prefers a smaller community.

The starting price is $795. The area has a Walk Score of 77, meaning it is very walkable and most errands can be completed on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still reach nearby shops or services independently. Aaron Elliott serves as the administrator.

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Starting Price $1,725/Month Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

Overview of Cogir of Vallejo Hills

Cogir of Vallejo Hills offers independent living and assisted living in Vallejo, CA. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing and medication. Respite care is also available for short stays, making the community a possible fit for a family whose usual caregiver needs time to travel or recover.

The community has 80 beds, with one bedroom and two bedroom residences available. A one bedroom residence provides a single living space, while a two bedroom residence can suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion. Starting rates are $4,100 per month for independent living and $5,000 per month for assisted living, with the assisted living rate reflecting the added daily task support.

Restaurant style dining gives residents meals in a dining setting. The fitness studio provides space for exercise, while a salon and barbershop support on site grooming. Music therapy offers a structured therapeutic activity, and courtyards and walking paths provide outdoor areas within the community. Scheduled transportation is available for planned trips.

Pets are allowed, and a dog park gives residents with dogs a designated outdoor area. Allison Mendoza serves as the administrator, and the community is operated by Welltower Cogir Tenant and Cogir Mngt Usa. With both independent living and assisted living available, Cogir of Vallejo Hills may be a good fit for someone whose need for daily support could increase over time without requiring a move to another community.

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$5,000/Month Pricing updated on February 27th, 2026

Operated by Ventas Santa Barbara Opco, LP and Capital Sr. Mgmt. 2, Garden Court at Villa Santa Barbara is a residential care community in downtown Santa Barbara, CA, that offers independent living, assisted living, and respite care. With a 126-bed capacity, the two-story community offers studio, alcove, and one-bedroom residences. It is currently operating at 74% occupancy, with 93 occupied beds, supporting a balance between personalized care and an active living environment.

A 24-hour care team and concierge are provided, along with medication management and incontinence care. Therapy is also available on-site, while transportation is scheduled for doctor appointments. The surrounding neighborhood has an excellent Walk Score of 94, allowing residents and visiting families to easily reach nearby shops, restaurants, galleries, and essential services on foot.

Recent state inspections identified opportunities to improve response times to resident needs and medication management, and the community has implemented corrective action plans to address these findings.

Located in Carmichael, California, Atria El Camino Gardens is an inviting senior living community that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. Residents can get access to participate in the daily activities, and chef-prepared meals. The 24-hour staff takes care of cooking, housekeeping, maintenance, and local transportation, allowing seniors to focus on their passions and interests – whether it’s watching a movie in the theater, pampering themselves at the salon, or strolling through the gardens.

For those seeking adventure, the nearby Ancil Hoffman Park boasts a riverside golf course and nature center, perfect for outdoor enthusiasts. Residents can also indulge in treats at Estelle Bakery and Pâtisserie. At Atria El Camino Gardens, residents have everything they need for a fulfilling and vibrant lifestyle, both within the community and right outside its doors.

Providing top-tier care and assistance, Atria Walnut Creek is an exceptional senior living community settling at Montego, Walnut Creek, CA, offering assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Resident chooses floor plans including studio and one-bedroom that best suit their preferred lifestyle. The community ensures comfort and safety with 24-hour personalized care and assistance from a team of dedicated and well-trained professionals.

Atria Walnut Creek is a vibrant community that ensures residents remain socially connected and physically and mentally active. With its signature Life Guidance, the community encourages its residents to live a fulfilling and happy life. The community serves multicultural meals and various meal options to cater to its residents’ dietary needs and preferences at different dining venues. Amenities include a movie theater, a game room, a library, a fitness center, a salon and spa, a courtyard, a sunlit patio, and walking paths.

Atria Willow Glen offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in San Jose, CA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication. Independent living provides a private living arrangement with community services and no daily care, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Respite care provides a short stay for a family caregiver who needs to travel or recover.

The combination of care types can suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move to another community. In the Dry Creek neighborhood, Atria Willow Glen has 63 beds and offers studio, one bedroom, and two bedroom housing. A studio provides a single private space, while a two bedroom layout can suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion.

A Walk Score of 34 places the area in a car dependent category, meaning most errands require a car or a ride, including for a resident who no longer drives. Pets are allowed, so a resident can bring a pet. Ugur (Kurt) Gursu serves as the administrator, and the community is operated by Wg Willow Glen Sh and Atria Management Co.

Situated in the scenic lands of West Ranch View Drive, Rocklin, CA, The Pines, a Merrill Gardens Community is an outstanding senior living community offering assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Maximize comfort and safety with the carefully designed and spacious studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom residences of The Pines, a Merrill Gardens Community. With a kind and dedicated team lending extra hands 24/7, the community ensures seniors’ unique needs and aspirations are well-cared for.

Create meaningful interactions with friends and hone your skills through fun activities for an enhanced quality of life. Have the finest dining experience with well-balanced meals catering to nutritional needs and preferences. The Pines, a Merrill Gardens Community strives to provide a haven for seniors who want to have the freedom to live as they prefer.

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$5,350/Month Pricing updated on October 13th, 2026

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.