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Info below is compiled from the CA Dept. of Social Services (CDSS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment. SC (Senior Care):
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Visits or investigations linked to complaints, as counted in the state record (may differ from routine annual surveys).
Count of California state "Type A" citations — the state's most serious citation category (immediate or serious harm to residents), from California state inspection data.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Senior Living Community for the Eastern Star in Ca
SC
AL
MC
Yorba Linda
76Yes 2 B+2312127 39.5% Eastern Star Homes Of California Inc-
Rio Las Palmas
SC
AL
IL
Stockton (Pacific)
80Yes 64 A-27111- 65.0% Snh Cal Tenant LLC & Wellquest Ca 2 LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Magnolia and Primrose
SC
AL
MC
Santa Maria
14No 7 C+94215 64.3% Senior Living Resources-
Yannica Guest Home III
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
Stockton (Valley Oak)
6No 35 A+6--3 83.3% Hermalina LLCPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms
Aqua Ridge of Montclair
SC
AL
HOS
MC
RC
Montclair
150No 58 B-251734 58.7% Alta Vista Health Care Inc And Chendu Holding, LLC-
Family Choice Senior Living
SC
AL
RC
Anaheim
30No 64 D17942 83.3% Zh Fcsl LLC-
Windrose Care Home
SC
AL
HOS
MC
RESC
Santa Rosa
6No 9 D-10443 100.0% Ksem LLC-
Oakland Heights Senior Living
SC
AL
IL
MC
Oakland (East Lake)
197Yes 65 C9371712 51.3% Pacifica Oakland LLC & LP And Oakland Mgr LLC-
Western Assemblies Home
SC
AL
HOS
IL
RESC
Claremont
36No-B+51-32 36.1% Western Assemblies Home, Inc-
Safe Haven – Oakdale
SC
AL
HOS
MC
PC
RESC
RC
Oakdale
6No 10 B-5141 66.7% Safe Haven Oakdale LLCPrivate / Shared Rooms
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Overview of Yannica Guest Home III

Maintain your well-being and independence with Yannica Guest Home III, a compassionate assisted living community in Stockton, CA. Residents can sit back and relax with reliable assistance for their daily living activities, including personal care, medication management, and companionship. The community also provides a maintenance-free lifestyle, making sure residents never have to worry about cooking, cleaning, and other tedious tasks.

With more free time on their hands, residents can freely engage in vibrant community events and activities tailored to their interests and mobility. A friendly care team is available 24/7 to ensure residents have peace of mind as they enjoy a vibrant lifestyle. Therapy services like occupational and physical therapy are also available to help residents maintain their strength and continue doing the things they love.

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Overview of Aqua Ridge of Montclair

Aqua Ridge of Montclair offers assisted living, hospice care, memory care, and respite care in Montclair, CA. Assisted living includes help with dressing, bathing, and medication management while a resident lives in an apartment; memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Hospice care focuses on comfort, while respite care provides a short term stay when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The range of care options may suit a family whose needs could change over time or whose primary caregiver needs temporary support. Aqua Ridge of Montclair has 150 beds. Assisted living offers studios, studio deluxe apartments, and one bedroom apartments, while memory care has studio apartments, giving residents different layouts within those care areas.

Chef prepared meals follow menus approved by a dietician and are served in an intimate dining room with a full bistro and coffee bar. Some specialty diets are available for residents with specific dietary needs. Beauty and barber services, along with a salon and spa, allow residents to take care of personal grooming on site.

A Walk Score of 58 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, where some errands can be done on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to manage some nearby errands independently. Monique Del Junco serves as the administrator, and Alta Vista Health Care and Chendu Holding operate the community.

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Overview of Family Choice Senior Living

Family Choice Senior Living offers assisted living and respite care in Anaheim, California. Assisted living includes help with dressing, bathing, and medication while the resident keeps a room in the community. Respite care provides a short stay for a family whose usual caregiver needs temporary coverage while traveling or recovering.

There are 30 beds here. The smaller size gives staff and residents the chance to get to know each other. Room choices include private and companion rooms, with a private room offering one living space and a companion room allowing someone to share with another resident.

The starting price is $3,400. The confirmed pricing information does not identify which care level that figure covers, so families will need to clarify what is included when discussing costs.

Daily activities support mental, physical, and social health and wellness, giving residents structured opportunities in each area. Freshly cooked meals are served daily, and transportation coordination is available for residents who need help arranging rides. A doctor is on staff, while rehabilitation services are available when that support is needed.

A Walk Score of 64 places the area in the somewhat walkable band. Some errands can be done on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to manage certain nearby errands independently. Pamela Junge serves as administrator, and Zh Fcsl operates the community.

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Windrose Care Home

1759 Windrose Ln, Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Overview of Windrose Care Home

Windrose Care Home is an all-inclusive residential care oasis for seniors and families seeking an intimate, family-like setting for their loved ones. With a highly trained and empathetic professional team, Windrose Care Home responds to residents’ needs with individualized programming, promoting well-being and enrichment in their daily lives. The care home offers a range of personal care services, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, housekeeping, and laundry.

Windrose Care Home redefines the meaning of exceptional senior care, with a compassionate team providing personalized services that nurture the mind, body, and soul. The care home’s mission is to ensure that residents have the most fulfilling, engaging, enjoyable, and caring experience to become the best version of themselves in their golden years and gracefully age with dignity and respect. Windrose Care Home provides care tailored to promote cognitive wellness and individualized care and attention based on residents’ needs, fostering a profound connection to seniors and embracing the Montessori approach to senior living.

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Overview of Oakland Heights Senior Living

Oakland Heights Senior Living offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Oakland, California. Assisted living includes help with dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps a private living space. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

The community is in the East Lake neighborhood and has 197 beds, making it a larger setting with more residents, staff, and usually more programming. Its range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since moving to a different level of care does not require leaving the community.

Housing includes studio, one bedroom, two bedroom, three bedroom, and four bedroom residences. A studio offers one private space, while the larger layouts provide additional rooms for residents who need more living space or separate bedrooms. Pets are allowed, so a resident may bring a pet when moving in.

A garden and outdoor deck provide places to spend time outside, while the dining hall has an executive chef preparing meals. Daily activities include walking clubs, scenic drives, and happy hour, giving residents scheduled options for group activities and outings. With a Walk Score of 65 out of 100, the area is somewhat walkable, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to handle some nearby errands independently. Anthony Garcia serves as administrator, and Pacifica Oakland LLC & LP operates the community.

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Overview of Rio Las Palmas

Discover a resort-style retirement experience at Rio Las Palmas, a charming senior living community located in the heart of Stockton, CA. Offering both Independent Living and Assisted Living, this welcoming space features elegant and warm living areas. Residents can enjoy a variety of activities, with easy access to dining, shopping, and cultural attractions nearby, making it an ideal place for seniors to connect with family and friends.

Rio Las Palmas is dedicated to offering a vibrant lifestyle for its residents, filled with comfort and support. With amenities like restaurant-style dining, a spacious activity center, and numerous social events, there’s always something happening. Additional services include housekeeping, transportation, and even a full-service barber and beauty salon, ensuring residents have everything they need to thrive.

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Overview of Magnolia and Primrose

Magnolia and Primrose is a sanctuary of comfort and attentive care, dedicated to enriching the lives of its residents. They feature well-appointed accommodations designed to promote both independence and a sense of community, fostering social engagement and a fulfilling lifestyle. With a team of compassionate professionals, they provide round-the-clock assistance while ensuring a warm and nurturing environment where residents feel cherished and empowered.

Magnolia and Primrose caters to the unique needs of its residents with unwavering dedication. The care home prides itself on offering personalized care plans, fostering a sense of autonomy while ensuring assistance with daily activities.

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Overview of Senior Living Community for the Eastern Star in Ca

Senior Living Community for the Eastern Star in California provides assisted living and memory care in Yorba Linda. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication management. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. The combination could be a good fit for a resident whose care needs may grow from daily assistance to secured memory care.

The community has 76 beds. Eastern Star Homes of California operates the community, and Kat Farris serves as administrator.

The dining room offers flavorful dishes while remaining mindful of dietary restrictions, so meals can be prepared with those needs in mind. Pets are allowed, which may help a resident who is moving with a pet.

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Overview of Western Assemblies Home

Western Assemblies Home provides assisted living, hospice care, independent living, and residential care in Claremont, California. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks, while independent living offers private living without daily care; hospice supports end of life needs, and residential care provides a residential setting with care. Having these settings in one community may allow a resident to move to a different level of care as needs change without leaving the community.

The home has 36 beds, so it is a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know each other. Staff are present around the clock, giving residents access to staff at any hour. Western Assemblies Home opened in 1951.

Transportation to doctors’ offices and occasional shopping trips is provided, giving residents support for those outings. Local church services are available. Lynn Hughes serves as the administrator.

The community may be a good fit for a senior who has been in fellowship with a Plymouth Brethren assembly and wants access to local church services.

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Overview of Safe Haven – Oakdale

Safe Haven, Oakdale provides assisted living, hospice care, memory care, palliative care, residential care, and respite care in Oakdale, CA. Assisted living and residential care provide daily support in a residential setting, while memory care offers specialized supervision for residents with memory loss. Hospice and palliative care focus on comfort, and respite care offers a short stay when a family caregiver needs temporary relief, so the range of services can accommodate changing care needs.

Safe Haven, Oakdale has six beds. Its small size allows staff and residents to get to know one another, while private rooms give one person a room and shared rooms provide companionship for someone who prefers not to be alone. Residents can use a barber and spa, as well as a garden, patio, fully fenced backyard, and walking trails.

Residents have structured ways to spend time through art classes, exercise programs, group games, movie nights, and outings. Dining can accommodate low sodium, diabetic, vegetarian, and gluten free diets, and rehabilitation services support people who need therapy or help maintaining physical function. Aileen Poquiz Grimesey serves as the administrator, and Safe Haven Oakdale operates the community.

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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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Senior 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: 103The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in California. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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