Best Senior Care in California

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 2,083 senior care communities in California using California Department of Social Services (CDSS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank senior care in CA
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Jul 2026
We analyzed
2,083 homes
Avg Walk Score: 57/ 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: 103The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in California. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.

OakView Health Center
SC
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Thousand Oaks (Mountclef Village)
63
Facility 63
CA AVG 103
Rank #1063 / 1657
No
20
Facility 20
CA AVG 57
Rank #1846 / 2092
89
Facility 89
CA AVG 81
Rank #461 / 1401
7
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #529 / 1397
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #600 / 1164
18
Facility 18
CA AVG 13
Rank #428 / 1487
79.4%
Facility 79.4%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #608 / 1368
A+Oakview Hc LLCPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms
The Reutlinger Community
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Danville
120
Facility 120
CA AVG 103
Rank #561 / 1657
No
30
Facility 30
CA AVG 57
Rank #1720 / 2092
86
Facility 86
CA AVG 81
Rank #630 / 1401
22
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 13
Rank #889 / 1397
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #413 / 1164
26
Facility 26
CA AVG 13
Rank #205 / 1487
65.0%
Facility 65.0%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #1008 / 1368
A+Reutlinger Community, The And Eskaton Properties IncStudio / 1 Bed
Greenfield Care Center of Fullerton
SC
HOS
NH
RC
SNF
Fullerton (Sunny Hills)
99
Facility 99
CA AVG 103
Rank #725 / 1657
No
50
Facility 50
CA AVG 57
Rank #1345 / 2092
-3--
56
Facility 56
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1487
100.0% A+-Private / Shared Rooms
Highland Palms Healthcare Center
SC
NH
SNF
Highland (Cypress)
99
Facility 99
CA AVG 103
Rank #725 / 1657
No
57
Facility 57
CA AVG 57
Rank #1157 / 2092
-9--
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 13
Rank #531 / 1487
93.2% A+-Private Rooms
Mission Commons – A Provincial Senior Living Community
SC
NH
IL
Redlands (Live Oak Canyon)
16
Facility 16
CA AVG 103
Rank #1296 / 1657
Yes
54
Facility 54
CA AVG 57
Rank #1242 / 2092
--------Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Spring Lake Village
SC
NH
AL
IL
MC
Santa Rosa (Melita)
679
Facility 679
CA AVG 103
Rank #8 / 1657
No
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 57
Rank #1926 / 2092
88
Facility 88
CA AVG 81
Rank #513 / 1401
13
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #654 / 1397
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #600 / 1164
39
Facility 39
CA AVG 13
Rank #45 / 1487
-A+Front Porch Communities And Services1 Bed / 2 Bed
Canterbury Woods
SC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Pacific Grove
190
Facility 190
CA AVG 103
Rank #179 / 1657
No
81
Facility 81
CA AVG 57
Rank #384 / 2092
91
Facility 91
CA AVG 81
Rank #355 / 1401
9
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #324 / 1397
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #413 / 1164
42
Facility 42
CA AVG 13
Rank #34 / 1487
72.6%
Facility 72.6%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #786 / 1368
A+Front Porch Communities And Services1 Bed / 2 Bed
San Francisco Towers
SC
NH
AL
IL
MC
San Francisco (Cathedral Hill)
350
Facility 350
CA AVG 103
Rank #36 / 1657
No
99
Facility 99
CA AVG 57
Rank #2 / 2092
93
Facility 93
CA AVG 81
Rank #242 / 1401
9
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #592 / 1397
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1164
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 13
Rank #158 / 1487
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #1 / 1368
-Front Porch Communities And Services1 Bed / 2 Bed
Harrison Villa of Mt. San Antonio Gardens
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Pomona
520
Facility 520
CA AVG 103
Rank #16 / 1657
No
45
Facility 45
CA AVG 57
Rank #1474 / 2092
94
Facility 94
CA AVG 81
Rank #185 / 1401
12
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #441 / 1397
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1164
33
Facility 33
CA AVG 13
Rank #91 / 1487
75.4%
Facility 75.4%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #719 / 1368
-Congregational Homes, IncorporatedStudio
O‘Connor Woods
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Stockton (Sherwood Manor)
499
Facility 499
CA AVG 103
Rank #23 / 1657
Yes
22
Facility 22
CA AVG 57
Rank #1826 / 2092
94
Facility 94
CA AVG 81
Rank #185 / 1401
11
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #324 / 1397
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1164
34
Facility 34
CA AVG 13
Rank #81 / 1487
73.4%
Facility 73.4%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #761 / 1368
-O'connor Woods HousingStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Vi at La Jolla Village
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
San Diego (University City)
783
Facility 783
CA AVG 103
Rank #5 / 1657
No
88
Facility 88
CA AVG 57
Rank #218 / 2092
84
Facility 84
CA AVG 81
Rank #731 / 1401
29
17
Facility 17
CA AVG 13
Rank #1061 / 1397
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1164
27
Facility 27
CA AVG 13
Rank #183 / 1487
69.3%
Facility 69.3%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #865 / 1368
-Ccw La Jolla LLC, Cc La Jolla LLC, And Classic Res MgmtSuite / Penthouse / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Ventura Post Acute
SC
HOS
NH
SNF
Ventura
71
Facility 71
CA AVG 103
Rank #998 / 1657
No
65
Facility 65
CA AVG 57
Rank #888 / 2092
-7--
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 13
Rank #805 / 1487
91.2% --Private / Shared Rooms
Oakland Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation
SC
HOS
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Oakland (Salem Court)
48
Facility 48
CA AVG 103
Rank #1167 / 1657
No
57
Facility 57
CA AVG 57
Rank #1157 / 2092
-4---
85.2%
Facility 85.2%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #379 / 1368
A-Private / Semi-Private Rooms
University Retirement Community
SC
AL
HC
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Davis (West Davis)
500
Facility 500
CA AVG 103
Rank #22 / 1657
No
54
Facility 54
CA AVG 57
Rank #1242 / 2092
91
Facility 91
CA AVG 81
Rank #355 / 1401
12
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #529 / 1397
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #413 / 1164
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 13
Rank #158 / 1487
--Univer Retire Com At Davis/Pacific Retire Services1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
The Vineyards – California Armenian Home
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
RESC
SNF
Fresno (Roosevelt)
412
Facility 412
CA AVG 103
Rank #27 / 1657
No
24
Facility 24
CA AVG 57
Rank #1798 / 2092
91
Facility 91
CA AVG 81
Rank #355 / 1401
14
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #762 / 1397
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1164
41
Facility 41
CA AVG 13
Rank #38 / 1487
54.1%
Facility 54.1%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #1181 / 1368
-California Home For The Aged IncStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
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Oakmont of Novato

1465 S Novato Blvd, Novato, CA 94947
Overview of Oakmont of Novato

Oakmont Senior Living, a luxury assisted living in Novato is dedicated to providing seniors with a supportive environment and enjoy their golden years to the fullest. With a focus on personalized care, state-of-the-art amenities, and a compassionate team, Oakmont Senior Living offers a warm and welcoming home for older adults seeking a high-quality assisted living experience.

Oakmont’s Novato location is the ideal choice. The community creates a sense of belonging that is second to none, as it is a place where family and community come together.

Oakmont of Novato prioritizes the peace of mind of its residents and their families, offering a comprehensive range of services tailored to meet individual needs. With a dedicated wellness center, full-time nurse, and exceptional dining experiences, the community ensures that every aspect of its residents’ well-being is addressed with the utmost care and attention.

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Oakmont of El Dorado Hills

2020 Town Center Blvd, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
Overview of Oakmont of El Dorado Hills

Nestled in the beauty of El Dorado Hills, Oakmont of El Dorado Hills offers an exquisite senior living community that caters to the diverse needs of its residents. The dedicated team is committed to providing exceptional care and support, offering a range of senior living options, including assisted living and memory care services. With luxurious amenities, beautifully designed living spaces, and a vibrant community atmosphere, Oakmont of El Dorado Hills is the perfect place for residents to enjoy retirement living at its finest.

The community takes great pride in engaging and connecting with residents on a daily basis, designing every aspect with their needs in mind. Residents eagerly anticipate every meal, excursion, and activity, and can experience the warmth, comfort, and elegance that define this luxury retirement community.

Residents can immerse themselves in the beautiful scenic gardens, where they can stroll along winding paths, enjoy the shade of fruit trees, and participate in outdoor events in the courtyard. The community’s commitment to providing a vibrant and engaging environment ensures that residents can embark on a journey of active and fulfilling living.

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Ivy Park at Culver City

4061 Grand View Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90066
Overview of Ivy Park at Culver City

Ivy Park at Culver City is an upscale assisted living community in Los Angeles, CA, that offers personal care and memory care. Here, older adults can live to their potential in retirement with its resort-style setting. A maintenance-free retirement is also guaranteed with exceptional services, including all-day dining, weekly housekeeping, and on-site maintenance. To meet residents’ needs and preferences, the community develops individualized care plans. 

Educational programs, social events, and light exercises are among the many activities that aim to help residents stay active and make friends. Top-notch amenities, including beautiful gardens, a fitness center, and a library, are also available for residents’ relaxation and wellness. With its ideal location in the lively neighborhood of Los Angeles, near restaurants and public transportation, residents can easily access their needs and leisure. As one of the best choices for senior living in California, this assisted living community continuously provides high-quality services for older adults’ well-being. 

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Varenita of Simi Valley

3921 Cochran St, Simi Valley, CA 93063
Overview of Varenita of Simi Valley

Varenita of Simi Valley, located in Simi Valley, CA is a modern senior living community specializing in forward-thinking assisted living and memory care services in a boutique-style setting. This luxurious community boasts an innovative approach to senior care that strives to balance professionalism and make one feel at home. Residents are thrilled to be guided by compassionate caregivers to help them navigate first-class senior living in California. Varenita’s lifestyle is met with world-class hospitality and resort-style accommodations. Seniors maintain an active and comfortable lifestyle through wellness activities at the fitness center and indoor pool, stay creative at the arts and crafts studio, get together with friends and families at outdoor common areas, relax in fully furnished assisted living and memory care apartments, and maintain a healthy lifestyle through specialized, enriching programs.

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Overview of AvantGarde of La Jolla

Avant Garde is a gorgeous facility that offers gorgeous views, making this community unlike any other. This facility makes sure to offer a personalized experience for their residents. The staff are also professionals that have been trained to take care of the seniors in the community, making sure that their needs are met.

There are several amenities that are unique to Avant Garde. They offer various services, specifically assistance and support on daily tasks. In addition to this, they also have activities and events made for everyone ensuring that all the residents will enjoy their time here.

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Overview of Carefield Pleasanton Memory Care

Carefield Pleasanton’s vision is to cultivate a community where seniors who require memory care thrive in a supportive and engaging environment. Located in Pleasanton, California, the community celebrates individuality while offering state-of-the-art programs and activities. Carefield Pleasanton aims to be an oasis of life enjoyment, fostering meaningful connections among residents, staff, friends, and family.

The community offers exemplary amenities and services to meet residents’ diverse needs. They ensure a comfortable and fulfilling lifestyle with 24-hour staffing, delicious meals, engaging programs, and beautiful outdoor spaces. Residents can enjoy social, cultural, and recreational activities, personalized care plans, and convenient transportation for medical appointments, all designed to promote well-being and happiness.

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Overview of Healthwise Home Care Solutions, INC.

Established in 2003, Healthwise Home Care Solutions, Inc. is a distinguished home health provider committed to delivering exceptional care tailored to clients’ needs. Proudly serving Ventura County in California, this agency holds accreditation from The Joint Commission and is an esteemed member of the California Association for Health Services at Home (CAHSAH), the Ventura County Home Care Association (VCHCA), and the Ventura County Medical Association (VCMA).

Healthwise Home Care Solutions, Inc. specializes in offering individualized attention and care, enabling clients to stay in the comfort of their own homes during illness or recovery. Recognizing the importance of home health care, the agency provides a range of Client Care Services, including Skilled Nursing, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, and comprehensive Client and Family Education Training. Their dedication extends to serving neighbors in Ventura County, ensuring that each client receives the highest personalized care.

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Overview of Sonrisa Senior Living

Sonrisa Senior Living, located in Roseville, CA, is a retirement community offering quality independent living amenities and conveniences to its residents. This senior living community offers spacious studio, and one-to-two bedroom units featuring their own private bathrooms, spacious living rooms, kitchen, walk-in closet, as well as laundry area.

While Sonrisa offers independent living and short-term stay, the residents are still provided 24/7 associate support, housekeeping services, salon and barber services, and building, residence, and grounds maintenance – taking away the time and energy consuming tasks the residents may find stressful.

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Overview of Silverado Hospice San Diego

Silverado Hospice San Diego understands that the end-of-life stage is a profoundly significant phase of life, and they approach it with utmost care, sincerity, and expertise. Serving the San Diego area, this dedicated team specializes in providing hospice care that encompasses not only the medical aspect but also the social and spiritual dimensions of a person’s well-being. They have honed their skills in enhancing the quality of life for individuals facing terminal illnesses, ensuring that this period is as comfortable and meaningful as possible.

They offer specialized programs, including dementia and neurological hospice care, honoring veterans, pulmonary hospice care, cardiac hospice care, an innovative memory catchers program, and more. Their commitment to excellence shines through in the compassionate and holistic support they provide to individuals and their families during this challenging time.

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Overview of Fremont Village

Fremont Village located in Fremont, CA, is a senior living community providing independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing services. They offer one and two bedroom units for accommodation, featuring in-suite laundry, full kitchen with stove, range, and refrigerator, as well as individually controlled heat and air conditioning, and emergency response systems. As part of assisted living services they provide residents with assistance with daily living activities, medication management, and regular health monitoring.

Fremont Village also helps residents find joy and enthusiasm in everyday life through physical, social. spiritual, and intellectual activities. Physicians also regularly visit to carefully monitor and manage residents’ health. Furthermore, they also offer specialty therapies for residents who may need it.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency

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