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Overview of The Village at Northridge

Nearly 200 beds, a decade-plus of operating history, and an amenity list that reads more like a resort than a typical assisted living community: The Village at Northridge sits at 9222 Corbin Ave in Los Angeles’s Northridge neighborhood, covering both assisted living and independent living in a mid-rise building with one- and two-bedroom units.

A swimming pool, a spa, fitness centers, a library, beauty services, and recreational programming all show up alongside standard transportation and dining services. Room sizes vary to fit different needs, meal planning stays flexible rather than locked into a single menu, and the community welcomes pets, a detail that matters for residents who don’t want to leave a companion animal behind.

Getting around the surrounding area works reasonably well, too. A Walk Score of 61 puts the neighborhood in the moderately walkable range, enough for some errands on foot without eliminating the need for a car on others.

Occupancy currently sits at 90 percent across the community’s 194 beds, a strong number that speaks to sustained demand. Thomas Rekowski administers the property, with Northridge Subtenant LLC and SRG Management LLC operating it. State inspections in California have tended to focus on care planning and documentation, along with fall and injury prevention.

The Village at Northridge combines a wide amenity list, flexible living arrangements, and strong occupancy, the kind of facility that tends to draw residents looking for a full-service community with room to make it their own.

Starting Price $7,890/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

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Overview of Bethel Retirement Community

Bethel Retirement Community’s care list in Modesto, CA, runs from assisted living to hospice care, independent living, and memory care. Assisted living apartments stay private, while bathing, dressing, and medication duties shift to staff. Independent residents get housing and the community’s services, and daily care is left out.

Hospice here is comfort-focused support once an illness is terminal. For a wandering risk, memory care supplies secured space and supervision. Since the four levels share a community, a later need for memory care or hospice doesn’t require leaving.

The 125 beds are spread across three floor plans, from a studio up through one- and two-bedroom units. One person has a private place in a studio, while two bedrooms let spouses move together or a resident keep a companion. Pets can live there as well.

A swimming pool is on the grounds, and community outings take residents past the property line. Bethel scores 63 on Walk Score, somewhat walkable, which puts select errands within reach on foot even after someone stops driving.

Melissa Orello holds the administrator role. The operators are Northstar Snr Lvg Mgt LLC and Tm Concare LLC.

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Oakmont of Folsom

1574 Creekside Dr, Folsom, CA 95630
Overview of Oakmont of Folsom

In Folsom, CA, Oakmont of Folsom provides assisted living and memory care services. Daily activities are where assisted living provides support, while memory care ensures that a resident who wanders is supervised in secured surroundings.

The 88 beds are located in studios and two-bedroom units. An individual may occupy a studio, while a pair can cohabit in a two-bedroom unit. Pets can reside there alongside their owners.

The area has a Walk Score of 64, making it somewhat walkable, allowing a resident without a car to reach certain errands on foot. Support for caregivers is included among the services. Anyssa Hill serves as the administrator, while Hcri of Folsom Tenant and Oakmont Management Group operate the community.

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Noble Living III, LLC

6665 Decanture St, San Diego, CA 92120
Overview of Noble Living III

Noble Living III provides memory care and hospice care in San Diego’s San Carlos neighborhood. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for a resident who may be at risk of wandering, while hospice care focuses on comfort for someone with a terminal illness. Having both options may make the home a fit for a resident who needs dementia support or hospice services.

The home has six beds, and all are currently occupied. Rooms have one bed in a semi-private arrangement, so residents share the room rather than living in a fully private apartment. Nora Garcia is the administrator.

Outdoor time is available on the patio and at the pool. Art and craft projects, along with pet therapy, give residents structured activities and opportunities for engagement.

Home-cooked meals are prepared fresh each day, with residents taking part in meal planning and preparation. The kitchen accommodates diabetic, pureed, vegetarian, low-sodium, and gluten-free diets, while the Person Centered Care model organizes daily support around each resident’s needs and preferences.

$6,900/Month Info Pricing updated on July 28th, 2026

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Overview of Merrill Gardens at Rockridge

Merrill Gardens at Rockridge offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Oakland, California’s Shafter neighborhood. The community has 150 beds and opened in 2020, giving residents the option to remain in the same community if their care needs grow over time.

Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. Merrill Gardens at Rockridge may be a good fit for a resident whose care needs could change over time.

Studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom residences are available, including a two-bedroom option for a couple moving together. Pets are allowed, and the spa and garden provide on-site spaces for personal care and outdoor time. A Walk Score of 95 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 get out independently. Niare Dawn Feaster serves as administrator, and the community is operated by Shi-Iii Mg Rockridge Gp and Merrill Gardens.

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Ivy Park at Monterey

1110 Cass St, Monterey, CA 93940
Overview of Ivy Park at Monterey

Ivy Park at Monterey is a lively senior living community tucked away in the beautiful neighborhood of Monterey, CA. Featuring a homey private studio, one-bedroom or two-bedroom suite for its assisted living residents, and a spacious private studio and companion suite for its Evergreen residents, Ivy Park provides personalized assisted living and memory care services to its residents.

With a focus on meeting every needs and preferences of its residents, Ivy Park connects with its residents and their families in creating a care plan that fits their requirements. With the community’s ‘whole living’ approach, residents experience services and amenities that satisfy their holistic needs, including 24-hour personal care assistance, medication management, social & educational programs, and carefully prepared meals that they can enjoy at the community’s vibrant Vine at Ivy restaurant. Other amenities include scheduled transportation, weekly housekeeping and laundry, an emergency response system, on-site maintenance, indoor & outdoor lounge areas, an activity studio, a library, a full-service salon, a hydro spa, and a bistro.

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Ivy Park at Palo Alto

2701 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306
Overview of Ivy Park at Palo Alto

Ivy Park at Palo Alto is a senior living community within the beautiful grounds of Palo Alto, CA, offering extensive assisted living and memory care services. The community features a range of floor plans, including a spacious studio, 1 or 2-bedroom suite, and a companion suite for its memory care residents, ensuring plenty of privacy and comfort. Besides their 24-hour personal care support and concierge physician services, the community also features their EverYou programs to stimulate and guide their memory care residents through a fulfilling and meaningful day.

Committed to delivering complete and customized care to its residents, Ivy Park takes on a ‘whole living’ approach that encompasses nourishing meals, engaging activities, outstanding amenities, and compassionate services. Residents can access scheduled transportation, spa services, weekly housekeeping and laundry, and more, ensuring a comfortable retirement experience. Moreover, the community provides plenty of spaces where residents can relax, form bonds, or explore their interests, including an indoor and outdoor lounge area, a library, a cafe, and an activity studio. At Ivy Park at Paolo Alto, they guarantee that each resident lives their best lives.

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Ivy Park at La Palma

5321 La Palma Avenue, La Palma, CA 90623
Overview of Ivy Park at La Palma

Ivy Park of La Palma, a large and excellent senior living community in the beautiful city of La Palma, California, offers a wide range of senior living services, including assisted living and memory care services. The community features a private studio, one-bedroom or two-bedroom suite for their assisted living community, and a private or companion suite for their Evergreen Memory Care residents. Committed to delivering care that perfectly aligns with its resident’s needs, the community collaborates with the residents and their families to create their ideal care plan, whether they need 24-hour care assistance or extensive memory care and support.

Ivy Park of La Palma focuses on providing its residents with holistic needs, offering them plenty of spaces to relax, form bonds, or participate in social and educational activities that enhance their cognitive abilities. With their EverYou program, Evergreen residents are guaranteed a stimulating environment and guidance to a fulfilling everyday life. Residents also enjoy nutritious meals daily, weekly housekeeping and laundry, and spa services when needed. Amenities include a bistro, a library, a full-service salon, a hydro spa, and peaceful indoor and outdoor lounge areas.

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Overview of Atria Tamalpais Creek

Live comfortably and safely with Atria Tamalpais Creek located in Tamalpais Avenue, Novato, CA. The community offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care. With homey and spacious floor plans including studio and one-bedroom apartments equipped with kitchens or kitchenettes and individual thermostat controls, the community ensures relaxation and security. Focusing on the seniors’ independence and individuality, Atria Tamalpais Creek ensures that they receive proper care and assistance that perfectly matches their needs and preferences.

Atria Tamalpais Creek is committed to giving its residents a better quality of life, encouraging them to remain active and connected. The community serves three chef-prepared healthy and delicious meals daily to ensure that residents’ dietary needs are satisfied. With pet-friendly amenities including a courtyard, an outdoor dining space, grill, and fireplace, a library, a media room, a movie theater, a fitness center, a salon and spa, a game room, computers, a resident garden, a peaceful patio, and serene walking paths, the community ensures the enjoyment and wellness of its residents.

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Ivy Park at Belmont

1010 Alameda De Las Pulgas, Belmont, CA 94002
Overview of Ivy Park at Belmont

Ivy Park at Belmont provides assisted living and memory care in Belmont, CA. Assisted living helps with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident keeps their own apartment. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and having both care levels available may allow a resident’s needs to increase over time without requiring a move to another community.

The community has 117 beds, with studio, one bedroom apartment, and semi private room options. A resident can choose a private space, separate living and sleeping areas, or a shared room, while respite care offers a short term stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. Restaurant style, chef prepared dining is available throughout the day, with rotating seasonal menus and snacks, so residents are not limited to a fixed mealtime schedule.

A full service salon, on site gym, spa, library, and indoor and outdoor lounge areas create places for personal care, exercise, reading, and relaxation. Art workshops, group fitness, yoga, live music, movie nights, and outings give residents structured activities to choose from. With a Walk Score of 82, the area is very walkable, meaning most errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may still reach nearby shops, pharmacies, or cafes independently; pets are allowed, Anne Buerhaus serves as administrator, and the community is operated by Transformer Opco and Oakmont Management Group.

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Memory Care in California at a glance

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: 96The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in California. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90