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Overview of Valley View Retirement Center

Valley View Retirement Center offers nursing home, skilled nursing, hospice care, palliative care, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Panorama City, CA. Nursing home and skilled nursing services provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Independent living provides a private living arrangement with community services and no daily care. Respite care offers a short stay when a resident’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Hospice care supports end-of-life care, while palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom relief. The combination of care levels may make Valley View Retirement Center a good fit for someone whose needs grow over time and who may be able to move between services without leaving the community. The center has 116 beds. Rehabilitation services and short-term rehab are available for residents who need a defined course of therapy rather than long-term care.

Named programs include Therapeutic Recreation, Russell Rehab Short Term Therapy, and Sunrise Terrace Dementia Care. Families can discuss these programs in relation to a resident’s interests, rehabilitation plan, or memory care needs. Judith Montoya serves as the administrator, and the center operates on Woodman Ave.

A Walk Score of 66 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot. A resident who no longer drives may be able to reach certain nearby destinations independently. Families can use the available care types and named programs to determine whether the setting matches the resident’s current needs.

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Overview of Gold Country Assisted Living

Gold Country Assisted Living is a nursing home in Placerville, California, offering assisted living and skilled nursing care. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication, while residents keep private apartments. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Having both care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since several levels of care are available within the same community. The home has 46 beds, and rehabilitation services allow residents to receive therapy as part of their care without arranging a separate location. An area Walk Score of 31 means most errands require a car or a ride rather than being practical on foot.

Gold Country Assisted Living accepts Medicaid and Medicare. Medicaid may help when a family’s savings may not cover a long stay, while Medicare generally applies to short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence. Bonnie Stone is the administrator.

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Overview of Channing House

Channing House offers nursing home, assisted living, independent living, and skilled nursing in Palo Alto, California. Nursing home and skilled nursing include licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while the resident keeps an apartment. Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care.

The range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since moving between care levels can happen without leaving the community or starting over socially. Located in the University South neighborhood, Channing House opened in 1964. It has 264 beds, placing it among larger communities with more residents, staff, and usually more programming.

Residents can take part in classes, fitness, and wellness offerings within the community. A Walk Score of 96 places the area 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. Rehabilitation services are also available through the community’s care offerings.

Yadira Aldana serves as the administrator. Channing House may be a good fit for someone who wants private or apartment living now, with access to assisted living, nursing home, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation services if care needs increase.

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Overview of The Gables of Ojai

The Gables of Ojai operates a 118-bed senior living location in Ojai, California, featuring independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care. Independent living accommodates self-sufficient seniors wanting community amenities, while assisted living helps with routine daily tasks like dressing, bathing, and managing medications. Memory care supplies a secured, supervised environment to assist residents with cognitive loss, and respite programs accommodate short-term stays.

Under administrator Deedee L Heninger, the property boasts a 90 walk score, placing local shops, cafes, and everyday errands within walking distance. On-site lifestyle amenities include chef-prepared dining with flexible meal options, a swimming pool, a fitness center, and regular exercise classes.

Interested individuals can get in touch with the administrative team at The Gables of Ojai to check current room availability, request fee details, or set up a guided walk-through of the grounds.

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Overview of Brookdale Tracy

Welcoming residents and guests warmly, Brookdale Tracy located at West Grant Line Road, Tracy, CA, is an exceptional senior living community providing assisted living and memory care. The community offers a variety of floor plans including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. Brookdale Tracy nurtures the individuality and growth of seniors, providing them with a care plan that best suits their specific needs and preferences. Brookdale Tracy promotes meaningful connections, encouraging residents to stay active and interact with others. The community orchestrates fun and exciting activities to keep its residents learning and hone their interests.

With its signature Clare Bridge Training, memory care residents experience hands-on care and assistance from activities to dining. Delightful dining awaits the seniors and their peers at the community dining room; memory care residents are provided with scheduled meal times to avoid confusion. The community includes a cafe, a game room, a fireside living room, a community kitchen, a piano, a beauty and barbershop, a courtyard and garden, and peaceful walking paths.

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Overview of Sunny View Retirement Community

Front Porch Communities and Services operates Sunny View Retirement Community, a 190-bed continuing care facility in Cupertino’s Monta Vista neighborhood. Under the direction of administrator Bradley Burgoyne, the non-profit campus provides skilled nursing, assisted living, memory care, hospice, and short-term respite stays. The multi-floor residential campus features internal elevators, ensuring residents can shift between varying levels of care and common spaces without navigating stairs.

The daily care infrastructure delivers over five hours of direct nursing care per resident each day, alongside physical, occupational, and speech therapy routines. On-site amenities include a spa and structured person-centered wellness programs. The immediate neighborhood carries a walkability score of 40 out of 100, meaning the location is mostly car-dependent, though visitors can find a few basic services nearby on foot. State inspection reviews show steady compliance and strong complaint management across the property’s 23 years of operation.

Individuals looking over local multi-level senior living options can call the admissions department to check on current bed vacancies and book a tour to view the layout and shared therapeutic spaces.

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Overview of Palm Village Retirement Community

Palm Village Retirement Community offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and nursing home and skilled nursing care in Reedley, CA. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps a private apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision, and nursing home and skilled nursing care provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Multiple care levels can support a resident’s move within the community as needs change, so Palm Village may be a good fit for someone whose care needs are likely to grow over time. The community has 262 beds, making it a larger setting with more residents, staff, and usually more programming. Karely Alcantar serves as administrator, Jim Higbee is the director, and Mennonite Brethren Homes operates the community.

Residents can use the fitness center, walking paths, beauty shop, game area with pool table, and Barbara’s Diner for exercise, personal care, recreation, and dining. Group activities and transportation are provided, allowing residents to take part in organized outings without arranging transportation independently. Rehabilitation and restorative therapies support residents working to recover or maintain function, while the chapel and religious services provide an on-site place for worship; meals also receive extra attention to dietary restrictions and requirements.

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Overview of North La Costa Assisted Living

North La Costa Assisted Living in the La Costa Valley neighborhood of Carlsbad, CA, is a 6-bed residential care community serving seniors aged 60 and older. Care options span independent living, assisted living, secured memory care, 24-hour skilled nursing, palliative care, hospice support, and short-term respite stays. Accommodations include private and semi-private rooms, allowing residents to age in place as health needs evolve.

Assisted living and residential care support residents with routine daily activities while maintaining personal living spaces. Secured memory care delivers structured supervision for individuals living with cognitive challenges, whereas hospice and palliative services focus on symptom relief and end-of-life comfort. Capabilities feature therapy rehabilitation, arranged transportation, and clinical programs for stroke recovery, cardiac rehabilitation, Parkinson’s disease, pain management, and ostomy care.

Located in the La Costa Valley area, off-site travel and local appointments generally rely on personal vehicles or arranged transportation.

Individuals exploring residential care options or specialized recovery programs can contact North La Costa Assisted Living to check room availability or schedule a visit.

Price range $3,500 - $4,500/Month Info Pricing updated on July 28th, 2026

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Overview of Belmar Villa Assisted Living

Surrounded by convenient local amenities in Fresno, CA, Belmar Villa Assisted Living (Formerly known as Care Meridian Fresno Weber) is a distinct community that offers assisted living and skilled nursing. Residents receive the highest quality of care from a kind and highly trained team available around the clock. The community also handles the housekeeping and other chores, ensuring residents can feel a sense of belonging during their stay.

With a thoughtfully curated calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs, residents will not run out of things to do for leisure and wellness. Delicious and healthy meals are also served to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Residents can keep their peace of mind and thrive in retirement amidst the community’s vibrant and friendly setting.

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Overview of West Pico Terrace Assisted Living

West Pico Terrace Assisted Living provides nursing home, assisted living, and skilled nursing care in Los Angeles, CA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication management, while nursing home and skilled nursing care provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock. With several care levels available, the community may be a good fit for a resident whose needs may grow over time.

Staff are available throughout the day and night for resident support. Rehabilitation services help residents working to regain or maintain function, and meals prepared by chefs accommodate diverse dietary needs and preferences. Residents can spend outdoor time in the landscaped courtyard, use the media room, or read in the library.

A Walk Score of 90 places the area in the walker’s paradise band, where daily errands do not require a car. A resident who no longer drives can still reach routine destinations independently. Azucena Reyes Serrano serves as administrator, and West Pico Terrace Assisted Wellness Gp Et Al operates the community.

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Nursing Homes in California at a glance

Avg Overall CMS Rating: 3.2/ 5The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in California. Ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.2/ 5
Avg Staffing Rating: 3.4/ 5The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in California. Reflects nursing staff hours per resident per day (including RNs), adjusted for residents' care needs. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.4/ 5
Avg Health Insp. Rating: 2.8/ 5The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in California. Based on each facility's recent inspections and complaint investigations, weighing the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.0/ 5