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
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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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Overview of Grandview Retirement Center

Grandview Retirement Center is a 215-bed assisted living facility at 2211 W 6th St, Los Angeles, CA, in the Westlake neighborhood. Licensed by the California Department of Social Services as a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly. Operator: Grandview LLC, The. Administrator: Yeni Flores.

Occupancy stands at 73 percent (158 of 215 beds), consistent with California average occupancy.

Services include 24-hour staffing, nursing services, housekeeping, personalized care assistance, mental health support coordination, rehabilitation services, respite care, three chef-prepared meals daily, and wheelchair accessibility.

Accepts Medicare and Medicaid. Walk score of 96 reflects a walker’s paradise.

PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital is 0.79 miles away.

The facility’s inspection record since November 2020 (6 years) shows 25 total visits including 4 annual inspections and 15 complaint investigations. Seven total deficiencies have been cited, which is 75 percent better than California average of 4 per year.

However, substantive deficiencies warrant direct family inquiry: June 2022 illegal eviction for failure to follow proper procedures, March 2021 failure to prevent resident-on-resident emotional abuse, August 2023 bed bug infestation, September 2022 failure to post proper hot water temperature warnings, August 2021 residents smoking in rooms, and July 2021 loose grab bars. Three serious (Type A) and four moderate (Type B) deficiencies have been recorded. The most recent three annual inspections (November 2024 through September 2025) recorded zero deficiencies and confirmed clean, safe, well-maintained conditions.

The facility has received 15 complaint investigations (50 percent more than California average of 10), with most allegations found unsubstantiated including claims of sexual touching, staff impairment, inappropriate medication distribution, and resident-on-resident abuse. This high complaint investigation volume relative to substantiated findings suggests heightened complaint reporting or families and staff raising concerns that investigation does not confirm.

Families should inquire about: corrective actions following historical deficiencies; staffing tenure and training for abuse prevention; and procedures for addressing the substantive 2021-2022 compliance issues.

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Overview of Hallmark Assisted Living

Hallmark Assisted Living envisions a nurturing community in Bakersfield, California, where residents maintain their independence and dignity while receiving personalized care. Their mission focuses on creating a safe, engaging environment where residents can thrive individually. The dedicated team ensures comfort and engagement for residents, emphasizing their unique needs and passions and fostering a fulfilling lifestyle tailored to each individual.

At Hallmark, residents enjoy many luxury amenities, services, and assisted living facilities that promote a healthy lifestyle and ensure a secure future. From full-service dining to weekly housekeeping and linen services, residents experience unparalleled comfort and convenience. The community offers daily fitness activities, planned events, and weekly excursions, providing ample opportunities for socialization and enjoyment. With 24-hour emergency response systems and security monitoring, residents and their families can rest assured of their safety and well-being.

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Overview of Whittier Glen Assisted Living

Whittier Glen Assisted Living Living is a community that provides memory care assisted living in Whittier, California. This community offers a range of care choices to ensure you or your loved one can enjoy the desired flexibility and freedom. Their assisted living for seniors enables residents to maintain independence while receiving the necessary care and support. They provide assistance with activities of daily living and the coordination of services by outside healthcare providers to help ensure health, safety, and well-being.

Residents at Whittier Glen Assisted Living enjoy amenities such as chef-prepared dining with delicious and nutritious meals, transportation, housekeeping, a salon, and emergency response services. Additionally, they offer recreational activities like arts and crafts and music. Whittier Glen Assisted Living is not just a residence; it’s a place your loved ones can truly call home. 

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Overview of Meadow Oaks of Roseville

Meadow Oaks of Roseville, located in Roseville, CA, is a senior living community offering assisted living and memory care services to its residents. Their memory care program offers standard and deluxe villa, as well as standard and deluxe lodge accommodations where standard are studio-type units, and deluxe are two-bedroom or companion units. The standard units feature private bathrooms and a small living area and reading/writing nook, while deluxe units feature a shared bathroom.

Part of Meadow Oaks’ memory care program include access to care staff 24/7, assistance with daily living activities, and meal provisions around the clock, including snacks. Additionally, memory care residents are also provided access to family education and support groups, and music, art, and pet therapy.

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Overview of The Park at Modesto

The Park at Modesto is a luxury senior living community in Modesto, CA, providing exquisite independent living experience to its residents. The community boasts of its accommodation offerings from studio, and on-to-two bedroom units featuring their own kitchen, living area, private bathrooms, and ample closet space.

The Park at Modesto, as a part of Koelsch Communities also has the same quality amenities and services to offer. Their full services; from their chef-prepared meals, housekeeping and laundry, home repairs, and concierge services, best defines what maintenance-free living feels like. Furthermore, their lifelong learning, travel club, and fitness coaching ensures the residents entertainment, leisure and overall well being.

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Overview of Temecula Memory Care

Temecula Memory Care stands as a compassionate assisted living facility specializing in dementia care. With a holistic approach to senior care, they provide unwavering support for families and residents navigating the challenges of memory impairment. Living in this community means not only having access to expert memory care but also to a skilled nursing facility offering comprehensive inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation therapy, along with specialized programs for orthopedic and stroke recovery.

The environment at Temecula Memory Care is both convenient and relaxing, featuring a beautiful courtyard with an outdoor walking path. Residents enjoy a fine dining experience with a private chef, ensuring a top-notch culinary experience. The community goes above and beyond with its commitment to excellence, offering reliable and comfortable patient transportation. Temecula Memory Care sets the stage for comprehensive assisted living for seniors, providing tailored care and support in a secure and nurturing environment.

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Overview of Lincoln Square

Lincoln Square, seated in Stockton, CA, is a skilled nursing facility that offers a comprehensive range of services designed to cater to various healthcare needs. With a focus on rehabilitation and long-term/end-of-life care, Lincoln Square provides a nurturing environment where residents receive top-notch medical attention and support. The facility’s dedicated team of professionals delivers personalized nursing services, ensuring residents’ well-being through expert medication management and assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs).

At Lincoln Square, residents benefit from specialized dementia care, tailored to meet the unique needs of individuals with memory impairments. The facility boasts 24-hour supervision and a responsive 24-hour call system, always ensuring the residents’ safety. With 12–16-hour nursing services, residents receive continuous medical care, further enhancing their peace of mind. Lincoln Square prioritizes residents’ comfort with essential housekeeping services, maintaining a clean and hygienic living environment. Additionally, the facility offers a diverse range of culinary experiences, including diabetes diets and accommodation for special dietary restrictions. Residents indulge in restaurant-style dining, relishing carefully prepared meals served with care and attention, enriching their overall dining experience and quality of life.

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Overview of The Ivy at Wellington

Nestled on an expansive 8-acre estate, The Ivy at Wellington offers a serene and flexible senior living experience with an array of services catering to each stage of retirement. Whether it’s through a diverse range of activities and tranquil outdoor spaces or comprehensive assisted living services for those in need, The Ivy team is steadfast in its mission to support residents in living their best lives.
At Ivy Living, the primary aim is to tailor services to the unique needs and interests of every resident, providing personalized care options for those who require it. The dedicated team collaborates closely with each resident to empower them to achieve maximum independence and fulfillment in areas that matter most to them. This often entails fostering meaningful connections among residents, assisting with life organization or simplification, and more.

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Overview of Mirabel Lodge

Seek exceptional care in Mirable Lodge Senior Living Community, a distinct community in Forestville, CA, offering assisted living, memory care, hospice care, and respite care. With comprehensive care options, residents can rest assured of receiving personalized care tailored to their unique needs from a kind and highly trained team 24/7. The community also helps with housekeeping and other chores, so residents can feel at ease during their stay.

Residents are encouraged to live actively and maintain social connections with a thoughtfully curated calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs. Delicious and well-balanced meals are also served to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Medication management and incontinence care are also provided for residents’ convenience. Promoting a nurturing and welcoming environment, the community strives to help residents thrive in their golden years.

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Overview of Cerritos Christian Home

Ideally situated in the harmonious neighborhood of Camino Valencia, Cerritos, CA, Cerritos Christian Home is a vibrant community that offers assisted living. Here, residents receive top-tier care and assistance for their unique needs 24/7. The community promotes a warm and inviting environment, ensuring residents can easily adapt to their surroundings.

A jam-packed calendar of fun activities and engaging programs are conducted for residents’ leisure and wellness. Meal preparation is not a problem with the community serving delightful and healthy meals that satisfy nutritional needs and preferences. Health services, medication management, transportation services, and respite care are provided to meet residents’ healthcare needs. Have the finest retirement experience with the community’s purposely built and cozy amenities, accompanied by a genuine care.

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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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