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 Villa Las Palmas Healthcare Center

Perfectly set in the serene neighborhood of El Cajon, CA, Villa Las Palmas Healthcare Center is committed to improving seniors’ quality of life with skilled nursing and rehabilitation services. The community strives to meet seniors’ special needs and aspirations with top-notch care and assistance from a team of compassionate and highly trained professionals 24/7. Seniors enjoy a worry-free lifestyle knowing a trusted community has their backs.

Featuring a wide array of incredible amenities, the community encourages residents to interact with their surroundings and live an active lifestyle. Moreover, visiting family and friends can enjoy the refreshing breeze in the community’s beautiful courtyards. Villa Las Palmas Healthcare Center goes above and beyond to create a safe place where seniors flourish and live their lives to the fullest.

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Overview of The Gardens at Laguna Springs

Situated in the peaceful neighborhood of Elk Grove, CA, The Gardens at Laguna Springs is a welcoming senior living community that offers a peaceful environment for memory care. Residents live comfortably in well-designed residences that are equipped with various safety features to ensure residents stay safe and secure at the comfort of their accommodation. A nurse and dedicated on-site team is always ready to help residents with any type of assistance they require.

Serving the community for over 60 years, the community guarantees exceptional care and services founded on years of knowledge and experience. The community elevates memory care provision through the industry-leading philosophy and technique, Humantitude, which encourages the use of most of our senses in communicating with residents. Serving every kind of skill and ability, the community conducts an array of activities based on individual strengths and interests to ensure everyone finds something to enjoy.

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Overview of MorningStar Memory Care at San Tomas

A distinguished senior living community situated on Williams Road, San Jose, CA, MorningStar Memory Care at San Tomas specializes in memory care. With a peaceful environment, the community offers spacious and well-designed private and companion suites to optimize comfort and safety. With its exclusive memory care approach, Lavender Sky, the community ensures the highest quality of care and support for their unique needs. Cherish every moment and thrive with dignity supported by a kind and dedicated team.

The community aims to provide seniors with carefully curated activities for seniors’ cognition and enjoyment. Ease your worries and live a wonderful retirement surrounded by welcoming people. Satisfying seniors’ dietary needs and tastes, the community serves healthy and delicious meals. MorningStar Memory Care at San Tomas is a safe place for seniors living with dementia to maximize their independence and live a wonderful retirement.

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The Cottages of Carmel

26245 Carmel Rancho Blvd, Carmel, CA 93923
Overview of The Cottages of Carmel

Set amidst lush landscaping and a breathtaking mountain backdrop at Carmel, CA,  The Cottages of Carmel provides luxurious senior living options, including memory care, assisted living, and retirement living, guaranteeing a caring atmosphere for different care levels. In addition to various outdoor activities, the community provides a safe environment and features spacious apartment units, ranging from a studio, 1 and 2-bedroom apartments, and a companion suite along with 24-hour care support.

The Cottages of Carmel is dedicated to developing a vibrant neighborhood where people can live happy, meaningful lives and create enduring memories. Residents enjoy various amenities, including fine dining, fun activities, and an extensive wellness program in the community.  The community also provides weekly housekeeping and all-day dining, individualized care, and prescription administration to ensure each resident has access to care services that they may require. Additional amenities include raised garden beds, a cafe, a full-service hairdresser, and outdoor and indoor lounging areas where residents can gather and enjoy meaningful conversations.

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Ivy Park at Salinas

1320 Padre Dr, Salinas, CA 93901
Overview of Ivy Park at Salinas

Experience top-tier care at the blissful senior living community of Ivy Park at Salinas situated in Padre Drive, Salinas, CA. Offering assisted living and memory care, the community delivers 24/7 personalized care and assistance. Ivy Park at Salinas features spacious floor plans including private studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, and private and companion suites at Evergreen at Ivy.

Ivy Park at Salinas fosters a warm and welcoming environment, providing seniors with social and educational programs for their leisure and wellness. Moreover, the community’s signature EverYou program ensures that residents are comfortable and safe with programs that keep them inspired. Residents enjoy freshly prepared healthy meals all day at Vine at Ivy Restaurant. The community is equipped with a fitness center, an activities studio, a bistro, a library, a full-service salon, a chapel, and a cozy indoor and spacious outdoor lounge for the seniors’ enjoyment and wellness.

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Overview of Glen Terra

Glen Terra Assisted Living in Glendale, CA, offers a newly remodeled environment for seniors seeking an enriching retirement experience. Their focus on resident well-being starts with spacious and well-designed apartments, featuring studios, large studios, and one-bedroom options. These comfortable living spaces prioritize resident comfort and include amenities like private balconies and individual climate controls. Glen Terra is committed to providing comprehensive care that caters to each resident’s individual needs. Their caring staff provides 24/7 assistance, ensuring residents feel safe and supported. A full-time nurse and physician oversight offer additional peace of mind.

Glen Terra understands the importance of a vibrant community. They offer a variety of social areas designed for relaxation and interaction. Residents can enjoy a full calendar of activities, including fitness classes, monthly parties, and group outings. Glen Terra is committed to providing comprehensive care that caters to each resident’s individual needs. Their caring staff provides 24/7 assistance, ensuring residents feel safe and supported. A full-time nurse and physician oversight offer additional peace of mind.

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Overview of Orchard Park Senior Living

Nestled in Clovis, California, Orchard Park Senior Living offers an exceptional home environment known for its ideal setting and excellent location. The facility provides a range of accommodation options, including private and shared rooms equipped with kitchenettes, private bathrooms, Internet access, and fully furnished spaces. Beyond the comfortable living spaces, Orchard Park Senior Living offers comprehensive services such as medication management, a 24-hour call system, transportation services, daily activities, and personalized assistance.

Recovery is made seamless under their care, facilitated by their convenient proximity to hospitals and a myriad of entertainment options to keep seniors engaged. With a dedicated 24-hour staff, outdoor common areas, and both on-site and off-site activities, Orchard Park Senior Living ensures a vibrant and supportive atmosphere for residents. The facility is a testament to quality nursing home care, receiving positive nursing home reviews for its commitment to creating a welcoming and enriching environment for its residents.

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Overview of The Hills Post Acute

Recognized as Santa Ana’s foremost location for short-term rehabilitation, The Hills Post Acute is a senior community committed to service excellence, ensuring a stay that is both comfortable and conducive to therapeutic healing. Staying at the forefront of their field through ongoing education, physical and occupational therapists leverage the latest research to enhance balance and mitigate fall risks. They employ a broad spectrum of therapeutic modalities and a comprehensive therapy program encompassing strengthening, balance training, pain management, wound care, urinary incontinence solutions, and expanding patients’ range of motion.

The rehabilitation journey at The Hills Post Acute is characterized by dedication, innovation, and a focus on each individual’s overall health and recovery. Their dedicated and skilled team collaborates closely with each resident, their families, and their healthcare providers. This collaborative effort results in the creation of comprehensive and highly effective care and treatment plans individually tailored to the specific needs of each senior patient.

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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 The Watermark at Beverly Hills

The Watermark at Beverly Hills is a luxurious assisted living community in Los Angeles; it’s a beautiful boutique senior living community that provides personal care catering to your needs and preferences. With the intention of making their residents feel like they are having a permanent vacation, The Watermark at Beverly Hills strives to provide an engaging lifestyle balanced with their exquisite services and personalized assistance. The luxurious boutique has thoughtfully designed all the essential amenities and services needed. The Watermark has done this to ensure a wonderful and hassle-free experience during their stay; they want to promote a fun-filled experience for seniors. The Watermark at Beverly Hills ensures that residents are able to each grow and live a purposeful life during their golden years.

Similar to a boutique hotel, The Watermark offers a personal shopper and a pantry program that will shop your list and make all your favorites. And when it comes to clothing store shopping, Rode Drive is just around the corner with the luxury brands and restaurants for you to enjoy. A few of their amenities include a calendar filled with activities that include outings, wellness programs, and classes at the Watermark University. They also have trained staff available 24-hours a day who are ready to assist their residents with medication management and other needs for assistance. Their complimentary transportation is available once a week, as well as their housekeeping services. 

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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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