
Compare Senior Care around California
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 to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
| Harrison Villa of Mt. San Antonio Gardens | SC AL IL MC NH SNF | Pomona | 520
Facility
520
CA AVG
104
Rank
#16 / 1644 | No |
45
Facility
45
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1470 / 2087 | 94
Facility
94
CA AVG
81
Rank
#185 / 1400 | 12 | 3
Facility
3
CA AVG
13
Rank
#442 / 1386 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1159 | 33
Facility
33
CA AVG
13
Rank
#92 / 1497 | 84.0% | - | Congregational Homes, Incorporated | Studio |
| Carlsbad By The Sea Care Center | SC NH SNF | Carlsbad (Carlsbad Village) | 224
Facility
224
CA AVG
104
Rank
#116 / 1644 | No |
96
Facility
96
CA AVG
57
Rank
#43 / 2087 | 94
Facility
94
CA AVG
81
Rank
#185 / 1400 | 8 | 3 | - | 31
Facility
31
CA AVG
13
Rank
#123 / 1497 | 84.8% | A+ | Front Porch Communities And Services | - |
| Vi at La Jolla Village | SC AL IL MC NH SNF | San Diego (University City) | 783
Facility
783
CA AVG
104
Rank
#5 / 1644 | No |
88
Facility
88
CA AVG
57
Rank
#218 / 2087 | 84
Facility
84
CA AVG
81
Rank
#731 / 1400 | 29 | 17
Facility
17
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1055 / 1386 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1159 | 28
Facility
28
CA AVG
13
Rank
#159 / 1497 | 69.3% | - | Ccw La Jolla LLC, Cc La Jolla LLC, And Classic Res Mgmt | Suite / Penthouse / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Vi at Palo Alto | SC AL IL MC NH SNF | Palo Alto | 876
Facility
876
CA AVG
104
Rank
#1 / 1644 | No |
80
Facility
80
CA AVG
57
Rank
#416 / 2087 | 90
Facility
90
CA AVG
81
Rank
#398 / 1400 | 20 | 10
Facility
10
CA AVG
13
Rank
#845 / 1386 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1159 | 21
Facility
21
CA AVG
13
Rank
#337 / 1497 | 73.1% | - | Cc Palo Alto LLC And Classic Res. Mgmt. Ltd. Partner | 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed |
| The Reutlinger Community | SC AL IL MC NH SNF | Danville | 120
Facility
120
CA AVG
104
Rank
#560 / 1644 | No |
30
Facility
30
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1715 / 2087 | 86
Facility
86
CA AVG
81
Rank
#631 / 1400 | 22 | 11
Facility
11
CA AVG
13
Rank
#884 / 1386 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
3
Rank
#413 / 1159 | 26
Facility
26
CA AVG
13
Rank
#217 / 1497 | 65.0% | A+ | Reutlinger Community, The And Eskaton Properties Inc | Studio / 1 Bed |
| OakView Health Center | SC AL MC NH SNF | Thousand Oaks (Mountclef Village) | 63
Facility
63
CA AVG
104
Rank
#1055 / 1644 | No |
20
Facility
20
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1841 / 2087 | 89
Facility
89
CA AVG
81
Rank
#461 / 1400 | 7 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
13
Rank
#526 / 1386 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
3
Rank
#599 / 1159 | 18
Facility
18
CA AVG
13
Rank
#431 / 1497 | 79.4% | A+ | Oakview Hc LLC | Private / Semi-Private Rooms |
| Covenant Living at the Samarkand | SC AL MC NH SNF | Santa Barbara (Samarkand) | 379
Facility
379
CA AVG
104
Rank
#31 / 1644 | No |
50
Facility
50
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1343 / 2087 | 90
Facility
90
CA AVG
81
Rank
#398 / 1400 | 6 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
13
Rank
#210 / 1386 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
3
Rank
#599 / 1159 | 33
Facility
33
CA AVG
13
Rank
#92 / 1497 | 85.2% | A+ | Covenant Living West | - |
| Canterbury Woods | SC AL IL NH SNF | Pacific Grove | 190
Facility
190
CA AVG
104
Rank
#180 / 1644 | Yes |
81
Facility
81
CA AVG
57
Rank
#383 / 2087 | 91
Facility
91
CA AVG
81
Rank
#355 / 1400 | 9 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
13
Rank
#325 / 1386 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
3
Rank
#413 / 1159 | 42
Facility
42
CA AVG
13
Rank
#34 / 1497 | 72.6% | A+ | Front Porch Communities And Services | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Ridgeview Health Center | SC AL MC NH SNF | San Diego (Scripps Ranch) | 68
Facility
68
CA AVG
104
Rank
#1011 / 1644 | No |
11
Facility
11
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1941 / 2087 | 92
Facility
92
CA AVG
81
Rank
#308 / 1400 | 17 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
13
Rank
#325 / 1386 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1159 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1111 / 1497 | 85.3% | - | Crestview Hc LLC | - |
| The Terraces at San Joaquin Gardens a CCRC | SC AL IL MC NH SNF | Fresno | 652
Facility
652
CA AVG
104
Rank
#9 / 1644 | Yes |
57
Facility
57
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1155 / 2087 | 88
Facility
88
CA AVG
81
Rank
#513 / 1400 | 4 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
13
Rank
#526 / 1386 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
3
Rank
#599 / 1159 | 32
Facility
32
CA AVG
13
Rank
#108 / 1497 | 57.2% | A+ | Humangood & Humangood Norcal & Humangood Fresno | - |
| Webster House | SC AL IL NH SNF | Palo Alto (Crescent Park) | 54
Facility
54
CA AVG
104
Rank
#1114 / 1644 | Yes |
90
Facility
90
CA AVG
57
Rank
#171 / 2087 | 94
Facility
94
CA AVG
81
Rank
#185 / 1400 | 7 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1 / 1386 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1159 | 11
Facility
11
CA AVG
13
Rank
#615 / 1497 | 90.7% | - | Front Porch Communities And Services | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| O‘Connor Woods | SC AL IL MC NH RC SNF | Stockton (Sherwood Manor) | 499
Facility
499
CA AVG
104
Rank
#23 / 1644 | Yes |
22
Facility
22
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1821 / 2087 | 94
Facility
94
CA AVG
81
Rank
#185 / 1400 | 11 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
13
Rank
#325 / 1386 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1159 | 34
Facility
34
CA AVG
13
Rank
#82 / 1497 | 0 | - | O'connor Woods Housing | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| University Retirement Community | SC AL HC IL MC NH SNF | Davis (West Davis) | 500
Facility
500
CA AVG
104
Rank
#22 / 1644 | No |
54
Facility
54
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1240 / 2087 | 91
Facility
91
CA AVG
81
Rank
#355 / 1400 | 12 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
13
Rank
#526 / 1386 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
3
Rank
#413 / 1159 | 28
Facility
28
CA AVG
13
Rank
#159 / 1497 | 0 | - | Univer Retire Com At Davis/Pacific Retire Services | 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed |
| The Vineyards – California Armenian Home | SC AL IL MC NH RESC SNF | Fresno (Roosevelt) | 412
Facility
412
CA AVG
104
Rank
#27 / 1644 | Yes |
24
Facility
24
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1793 / 2087 | 91
Facility
91
CA AVG
81
Rank
#355 / 1400 | 14 | 8
Facility
8
CA AVG
13
Rank
#758 / 1386 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1159 | 41
Facility
41
CA AVG
13
Rank
#38 / 1497 | 54.1% | - | California Home For The Aged Inc | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Spring Lake Village | SC NH AL IL MC | Santa Rosa (Melita) | 679
Facility
679
CA AVG
104
Rank
#8 / 1644 | Yes |
13
Facility
13
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1921 / 2087 | 88
Facility
88
CA AVG
81
Rank
#513 / 1400 | 13 | 6
Facility
6
CA AVG
13
Rank
#651 / 1386 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
3
Rank
#599 / 1159 | 39
Facility
39
CA AVG
13
Rank
#45 / 1497 | 0 | A+ | Front Porch Communities And Services | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
Enjoy a wondrous retirement with the one-of-a-kind senior living community of Nikkei Senior Gardens situated in the harmonious lands of Arleta Avenue, Arleta, CA, which offers assisted living. The community features cozy and sophisticated studio and one-bedroom apartments, ensuring seniors have a safe place for their personal moments. Nikkei Senior Gardens was regarded as US News and World Reports’ Best Assisted Living from 2023 to 2024 for its unrivaled care and support.
Create lasting moments with friends and enjoy fun activities and engaging programs for leisure and wellness. Serving various dining options, residents indulge in healthy and tasty meals that cater to dietary needs and preferences. Surrounded by beautiful landscapes and a friendly neighborhood, Nikkei Senior Gardens is great for seniors wanting to optimize their freedom with extra support from a trusted community.
Dimond Care is a 6-bed assisted living community in Oakland, California, operated by Dimond Care under administrator John F. Blain. Licensed in Alameda County as a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly since 2011, the small residential-scale home has operated for 20 years in Oakland’s Foothill neighborhood, with 15 full-time staff members serving a maximum of six residents.
The community’s care services extend beyond standard assisted living to include Alzheimer’s and dementia care, Parkinson’s and multiple sclerosis care, diabetes management, and podiatric care. Three home-cooked meals are prepared daily with attention to individual dietary needs and special diets.
Inspected under California’s assisted living residence standards, Dimond Care has recorded zero citations across four official inspections since 2022, earning a score of 90 out of 100 against a California benchmark of 76. The only findings in the most recent inspection were two minor deficiencies, a screen repair and a complaint poster size, with no enforcement actions or harm-level citations in the record through December 2025.
Programming includes weekly art workshops, cooking classes, music sessions, and vegetable garden tending alongside recurring social activities.
Dimond Care suits older adults in Alameda County seeking small-scale, home-style assisted living with specialized clinical care in Oakland.
Cardinal Point is a one-of-a-kind community overlooking the scenic views of Alameda, CA, offering independent living and assisted living. The community also features 20 affordable and specially designed accommodations for those with low incomes, offering a monthly rent of $3,400 to ensure they can downsize on a budget. A kind and well-trained team also provides exceptional care around the clock to meet residents’ healthcare needs.
With a well-thought-out calendar of educational, social, and recreational programs, residents are guaranteed to find new hobbies and make new friends. Mealtimes are also something to look forward to, with delectable and well-balanced meals that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. The community has plenty of luxurious amenities, including a library, a movie theater, a bistro, a salon, and vast outdoor spaces, among others.
Nestled in a serene and protected neighborhood of Chula Vista, CA, Summer House at Fredericka Manor is a distinct senior living community, offering specialized memory care services to residents dealing with memory loss. The community comprises beautifully designed cottages with utilities included and housekeeping and maintenance services for a maintenance-free lifestyle. A full-time LVN memory care manager and a highly trained care team are available to ensure residents are receiving care services that match their needs and honor their individuality.
The community commits itself to helping residents stay active and connected to their passions by offering opportunities to explore them through a wide range of daily planned social, recreational and educational activities. Delicious meals and nourishing snacks are served daily, with accommodations for special diets to ensure residents always get their daily sustenance and nourishment. Here, residents also enjoy plenty of serene spaces for cherishing their personal time or sharing moments together with family and friends.
Situated in the lively city of Redondo Beach, CA, The Kensington Redondo Beach is a welcoming retirement community offering both assisted living and memory care services. Dedicated to enhancing senior care, this community provides a supportive and nurturing environment with exceptional services. The elegantly designed studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartment come in various floor plans to meet diverse needs, ensuring both comfort and convenience.
The community also offers a range of top-quality and engaging amenities and activities, including a bistro and art classes, all thoughtfully managed by a dedicated team. These amenities are crafted to bring joy, fulfillment, and pleasure, catering to residents’ unique interests and hobbies. With a commitment to outstanding care and quality living, The Kensington Redondo Beach is an excellent choice for seniors.
Situated in the charming neighborhood of South Walnut Street, Anaheim, CA, Walnut Village is an extraordinary senior living community providing assisted living, independent living, and memory care. The community features specially designed and cozy residences in variations of one-bedroom and two-bedroom floor plans for seniors to enjoy comfort and security like no other. With its commitment to easing seniors’ worries, Walnut Village takes pride in a team of compassionate and well-trained professionals handling maintenance, housekeeping, and other household responsibilities.
Make the most out of your day with fun activities and enjoyable programs highlighting your interests and strengths. The community utilizes innovative technologies and holistic approaches to ensure individuals with dementia receive the right care and assistance. Walnut Village promotes a bright and friendly environment for seniors to spend their golden years happily.
Discover an extraordinary stay with the Cypress Court located in Escondido, CA. This multi-awarded senior living community provides independent living and assisted living. Apart from having a pleasant climate, this community is accessible to nearby places for shopping, entertainment, theaters, and many more. This community values the trust of its customers the most which they treat as a day-to-day honor and reminder to render their best services. Spacious and comfortable accommodations with full kitchens and a patio or balcony are available for its residents. With its highly skilled and dedicated team, the community offers a holistic approach to its fully packed social activities wherein residents can find a balance along the way.
The community is committed to providing exceptional amenities and services including intimate and lovely dining with delightful meals, regular housekeeping and linen services, and transportation and personal chauffeur services. Meet new friends and build lasting relationships in this beautiful place. At the Cypress Court, seniors are assured of a retirement worth remembering.
Beautifully set in Escondido, CA, Westmont of Escondido is a blissful senior living community that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care options. Designed to encourage independence and overall well-being, the community provides just the right amount of assistance to its residents. Compassionate and specialized care is provided by a specially-trained team to those living with memory loss, ensuring they are able to continue their desired lifestyle despite their condition.
The community’s convenient location offers easy access to shopping, dining, and entertainment venues, making it ideal for a vibrant retirement experience. Residents are also free to participate in the community’s wide array of activities and explore its amenities, including the heated pool, bistro, theater, and therapy services. At Westmont of Escondido, residents have access to various services, programs, and features that make their lives more enjoyable.
Operating for three years, Sunrise of Orange is an assisted living community on East Lincoln Avenue in Orange, California, managed by Sunrise Senior Living. The two-story residence offers 139 studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments and currently maintains a 71% occupancy rate.
The surrounding neighborhood has a walkability score of 82, allowing older adults and visiting families to reach many shops, services, and everyday destinations on foot. Its location along the Lincoln Avenue corridor also provides convenient pedestrian and transit access.
The community has been found in compliance with infection control, food supply, and safety equipment requirements, as per state inspections.
Conveniently located near hospitals and healthcare providers in Riverside, CA, The Galleria View Villa is an astounding community that offers assisted living. With top-notch care and assistance 24/7 from a compassionate and highly trained team, residents are guaranteed to live their golden years without worries. Housekeeping, laundry, and linen services are provided for residents to enjoy a maintenance-free lifestyle.
Prioritizing residents’ preferences, the community conducts fun activities and engaging programs tailored to their interests and wellness. Here, residents enjoy healthy and delicious home-cooked meals that cater to dietary needs and preferences. Medication management, respite care, incontinence care, and transportation services are also available for residents’ comfort and convenience. Spend your golden years without worries surrounded by the community’s dedicated care and specially designed amenities.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
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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