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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. 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. 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.
Wood Glen Hall
SC
AL
IL
RC
Santa Barbara (East San Roque)
72No 54 B+18141- 68.1% Wood Glen Hall IncPrivate Rooms
Ivy Terrace at Santa Ana
SC
MC
Santa Ana
72Yes 99 A-15523-Welltower Tenant Group LLC And Oakmont Mgmt Group LLC-
Summerset Lincoln
SC
AL
IL
MC
RC
Lincoln
162Yes 82 A-261726-Summerset Lincoln Assisted Living LLC-
Whispering Pines Inn, LLC
SC
AL
HOS
RC
-36No 14 A-84-24-Whispering Pines Inn, LLC-
Aspen Ville Co
SC
AL
IL
MC
Salida
32No 90 A8212-Advanced Care Facility LLC-
Serenity Gardens
SC
AL
HOS
MC
Redding (Grant)
30No-A+112112 70.0% Matthew & Betty Cain-
The British Home in California Ltd
SC
AL
IL
California Ltd
41Yes 36 C+94150-British Home In California, Ltd The-
Alder Bay Assisted Living
SC
AL
IL
RC
Eureka
49Yes 68 A2----Vop Alder, LP And Ridgeline Sr. Lvg. Mgmt CompanyStudio / 1 Bed
Desert Cove Assisted Living
SC
AL
RESC
Desert Hot Springs
56No-A+71-1 83.9% Desert Cove Assisted Living LLC-
Columns Care Home
SC
AL
RESC
Tustin
6Yes 54 A+4--2 83.3% Hkh Health Inc1 Bed / 2 Bed
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Wood Glen Hall

3010 Foothill Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Overview of Wood Glen Hall

Operated by Wood Glen Hall Inc. , Wood Glen Hall is an assisted living community in the East San Roque neighborhood of Santa Barbara, California. The community also offers independent living and respite care. Residents have access to different levels of support without leaving the community if their needs change. The single-story building has 72 private rooms, with an occupancy rate of about 68%. It is about 2.8 miles from downtown Santa Barbara.

Residents have access to transportation services, fitness and recreation programs, chef-prepared meals, weekly housekeeping, and laundry services. A fitness area, gardens, and a community garden provide opportunities to stay active and spend time outdoors without leaving the property.

The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 54, which is moderately walkable. Some nearby shops and services can be reached on foot, but other errands and outings require a short drive. This can be a useful consideration for families planning regular visits.

Wood Glen Hall meets fire safety and emergency preparedness requirements, according to state inspections. Other reviews have examined transportation services and completion of scheduled safety drills. The overall inspection history indicates routine regulatory oversight, not a pattern of significant health or safety concerns.

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Overview of Alder Bay Assisted Living

Situated on the peaceful grounds of Myrtle Avenue, Eureka, CA, Alder Bay Assisted Living is a distinguished senior living community providing assisted living, independent living, and respite care. The community features cozy and sophisticated residences in a wide selection of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans to ensure seniors live comfortably within its premises. A trustworthy and well-trained team strives to deliver the highest quality of care and support for seniors to thrive and optimize their freedom.

Explore new hobbies and rekindle passions with engaging activities and exciting programs conducted for leisure and wellness. Feel good with healthy and tasty meals that satisfy nutritional needs and preferences. Alder Bay Assisted Living is a haven for seniors seeking solace in their golden years with its signature programs and pet-friendly spaces.

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Desert Cove Assisted Living

13660 Mountain View Road, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
Overview of Desert Cove Assisted Living

Desert Cove Assisted Living offers assisted living and residential care in Desert Hot Springs, California. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident continues living in a residential setting. With 56 beds, the community may suit someone who prefers a smaller home where staff and residents can get to know each other.

Private bedrooms start at $8,000, while shared bedrooms start at $4,000. The two rates reflect whether a resident has a bedroom to themselves or shares it. Living spaces include private bathrooms and kitchenettes, and beauty and barber services are available on site.

Meals can be served outdoors on the patio or in the courtyard. Transportation is available to physicians in Desert Hot Springs, while trips outside the Coachella Valley carry a mileage fee. Heather Scott serves as the administrator, and the community offers an Aid and Attendance Program and an assisted living Waiver Program.

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Overview of Whispering Pines Inn

Whispering Pines Inn provides assisted living, hospice care, and respite care in Hollister, California. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks, while hospice care supports residents with end of life needs. Respite care offers short term stays for someone whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The community opened in 1992 and has 36 beds, creating a smaller setting where residents and staff can get to know one another. Charles & Mae Park serve as the administrators, and staffing is available around the clock, so caregiving support is present throughout the day and night.

Whispering Pines Inn offers dementia, Alzheimer’s, and Parkinson’s care, along with activity programs and rehabilitation services. A transport van with a wheelchair lift and personal escorts to medical appointments support residents who need accessible transportation, while weekly manicures and beauty salon services provide grooming at the community. The smaller bed count may make Whispering Pines Inn a good fit for someone seeking a more intimate setting.

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Overview of The British Home in California

The British Home in California offers assisted living, independent living, and respite care in Sierra Madre, California. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and taking medication, while independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Respite care is available for a short stay when a resident’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Having assisted living and independent living in one community means a resident whose needs grow can move to another care level without leaving the community or starting over socially. The 41 bed community is smaller in scale. That may suit someone who prefers a setting where staff and residents can get to know each other.

Outdoor grounds include lawns, walking paths, benches, a rose garden, and a covered pavilion, giving residents places to walk, sit outdoors, or attend gatherings. An on site salon provides a personal care service within the community, while activities, celebrations, and Ingathering offer organized events. Pets are allowed, so residents may keep a pet at the community. A Walk Score of 36 places the area in the car dependent band, meaning most errands require a car or a ride; a resident who no longer drives would need transportation for those trips. Rosario Munoz serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Summerset Lincoln

Summerset Lincoln, located in the heart of California, envisions a vibrant community where residents thrive in camaraderie and engagement. Their mission is to provide exceptional independent and assisted living experiences, fostering a sense of belonging and purpose. With values centered on respect, compassion, and quality of life, Summerset Lincoln is dedicated to exceeding expectations and creating lasting memories for every resident.

The community boasts a plethora of assisted and independent living amenities and facilities designed to cater to residents’ diverse interests and preferences. Residents enjoy a comfortable and enriching lifestyle, from private apartments and housekeeping services to a fully equipped exercise gym and spa room. The community offers scheduled transportation, exciting outings, and a robust social and recreational activities calendar. With amenities like a sports bar, movie theatre, and ice cream parlor, Summerset Lincoln ensures residents have access to everything they need to live life to the fullest.

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Overview of Aspen Ville CO

Aspen Ville CO offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Salida, CA. Assisted living includes help with dressing, bathing, and medication while the 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.

There are 32 beds. It is a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know one another. Having several care levels in one community may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, because the resident can move to a different level of care without leaving the community.

A Walk Score of 90 makes the area a walker’s paradise, with daily errands that do not require a car. A resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Rehabilitation services are available, and a doctor is on staff for physician care within the community. Wellness Checkups and Emergencies are among the community’s specific programs. Kashmindar Kaur serves as the administrator, and Advanced Care Facility operates Aspen Ville CO.

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Overview of Serenity Gardens

Serenity Gardens provides assisted living, hospice care, and memory care in Redding, CA. Assisted living supports residents with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while they maintain their own living space; memory care provides supervision in a secured setting for someone at risk of wandering; and hospice care focuses on comfort for someone with a serious illness. Respite care is also available for short stays, which can suit a family caregiver who needs time to travel or recover.

With 30 beds, Serenity Gardens is a smaller community where residents and staff may get to know each other more closely. The community can suit someone whose needs may change over time because several care levels are available in one setting. Medicaid is accepted, giving families another way to pay when personal savings may not cover a long stay, and the starting price is $1,240.

Residents may relax on the wraparound porch, while rehabilitation services provide therapy at the community rather than requiring separate transportation. Pets are allowed, so a resident may be able to continue living with a companion animal. Betty Cain serves as administrator, and Cain, Matthew & Betty operates the community.

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Overview of Ivy Terrace at Santa Ana

Ivy Terrace at Santa Ana offers memory care in Santa Ana, California. The secured setting provides supervision for residents living with Alzheimer’s, dementia, or other cognitive changes, making the community potentially suitable for someone who may wander or needs structured oversight. Respite care is available for short stays, which can suit a family caregiver who needs to travel or recover.

The community has 72 beds, with private studios for one resident and companion studios for two people moving together or someone who wants to live with a companion. Pets are allowed at move in. Residents can use the salon and pool, while walking paths, courtyards, and resident gardens offer places to walk, sit, or garden.

Restaurant-style dining includes entree choices at every meal, so residents can select an entree instead of receiving one fixed option. Transportation and rehabilitation services are available, and the EverYou program is offered as a named signature program. A Walk Score of 99 places the area in the walker’s paradise band, where daily errands do not require a car, allowing a resident who no longer drives to get out independently; Judith Torres serves as administrator, and Welltower Tenant Group and Oakmont Mgmt Group operate the community.

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Overview of Columns Care Home

Columns Care Home offers assisted living and residential care in Tustin, California. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and taking medication while a resident continues living in the community. With six beds, the home has a small residential setting where staff and residents may get to know one another, which can suit someone who prefers a more intimate environment.

One bed and two bed housing options are available. The two bed arrangement can suit a resident who wants to live with a companion, while pets are allowed, giving a resident the option to keep a pet at the home. The area has a Walk Score of 54 and is somewhat walkable, so some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach certain nearby destinations independently. Catherine Hsi serves as administrator, and Hkh Health 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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