Page 13 of Best Senior Care in California

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 2,083 senior care communities in CA using CA Dept. of Social Services (CDSS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank senior care in CA
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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: 104The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in California. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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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 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, IncorporatedStudio
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
83-
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 MgmtSuite / 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. Partner1 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 IncStudio / 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 LLCPrivate / 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 Services1 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 Services1 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 HousingStudio / 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 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 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 IncStudio / 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
0A+Front Porch Communities And Services1 Bed / 2 Bed
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Overview of Crest Pointe Assisted Living

Crest Pointe, situated in the bustling city of Clovis, CA, is a senior living community dedicated to providing exceptional assisted living services to its residents, as well as respite care, memory care, and hospice care, ensuring a continuum of support as residents’ needs evolve. With an emphasis on attentive, personal care, Crest Pointe maintains a remarkable 3:1 ratio of residents to staff, a testament to the community’s dedication to fostering a close-knit, supportive environment. 

At Crest Pointe, residents also benefit from a range of specialized services designed to cater to their unique needs such as a podiatrist services for foot care every three months, medication management overseen by a pharmacist, and in-house monthly visits from a dedicated physician. They also provide access to a nurse practitioner, along with home-health services, and a variety of therapy options depending on the residents’ need. The residents are also able to enjoy meal provisions, and assistance to daily living activities and chores such as laundry and housekeeping.  With fast move-in options and thorough assessments prior to admission, this senior living community creates a compassionate, expertly managed home where residents receive the individualized attention they deserve.

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Overview of A Place Called Home – Quail Lake

Residing in the serene neighborhood at 4085 North Newport Bay, Clovis, CA, A Place Called Home – Quail Lake is a one-of-a-kind senior living community providing assisted living, memory care, and Parkinson’s care. The community features snug and sophisticated residences, ensuring seniors experience unparalleled comfort and care. Keep peace of mind with a team of kind and reliable professionals attending to your daily living activities and personal needs.

The community also features fall recovery and rehabilitation to ensure residents’ safety. With seniors’ tastes and dietary needs in mind, the community serves healthy and delicious meals for the finest dining experience. A Place Called Home – Quail Lake is a good place for seniors to receive the utmost care and assistance they deserve.

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Happy Journey Care Home

4728 Johnson Dr, Fair Oaks, CA 95628
Overview of Happy Journey Care Home

Experience the highest standards of care in Happy Journey Care Home Services – Fair Oaks, a lovely community in Fair Oaks, CA, that offers excellent assisted living services. Their well-trained care team is available 24/7 to exceed residents’ expectations and provide them thorough assistance with their daily routines. By offering residents support with their personal care, medication management, mobility, and housekeeping, the community fosters a comfortable and carefree retirement experience.

Residents also enjoy countless opportunities for fun and leisure with an array of activities and entertainment options tailored to their interests and skills. The community also makes sure residents have the energy to stay active by serving them three balanced meals and replenishing snacks daily. At Happy Journey Care Home Services – Fair Oaks, they ensure residents receive all the support they need to make their dream retirement happen.

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Overview of The Watermark at Napa Valley

The Watermark at Napa Valley stands as an exquisite oasis of luxurious senior living amidst the renowned beauty of Napa, California. This esteemed community offers a spectrum of upscale living options, including independent living, assisted living, and memory care, ensuring a tailored approach to meet the diverse needs of residents.

The team of caregivers and staff fosters an environment where residents flourish through personalized care and a rich array of cultural, wellness, and social programs. From wine tastings to educational seminars and artistic pursuits, residents indulge in experiences that nurture the mind, body, and spirit, fostering connections and a sense of camaraderie.

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Overview of Divine Care for the Elderly

Divine Care for the Elderly is an astounding senior living community located in Frances Street, Santa Barbara, CA providing 24-hour care, Personal Care, Recreational Activities, and Meal Preparation for seniors. The community focuses on individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. The community provides dedicated care professionals round-the-clock to assist with their needs to ensure the seniors receive the high-quality care they deserve.

Divine Care for the Elderly promotes a warm and friendly environment to ensure the comfort of its residents. The community also conducts brain-stimulating activities to keep the seniors socially and mentally active. For the residents’ dietary restrictions and preferences, healthy and delicious meals are served daily.

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Overview of North Pointe Care Center

North Pointe Care Center, a 99-bed skilled nursing facility at 668 East Bullard Avenue in East Fresno, is privately operated by North Point Wellness Group LLC and certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. The community’s census and payer mix reveal a facility organized around short-term post-acute rehabilitation: 79% of its 253 admissions arrive under Medicare for typical 16-day stays, with smaller populations of private-pay short-term residents and Medicaid long-term patients.

The facility’s inspection and quality profile presents a mixed picture. Its health inspection rating, 78.8% above California average, stands as a compelling regulatory strength, backed by a clean three-year penalty record.

Its 4-star quality measures rating reflects notably strong outcomes for long-stay residents: hospitalization rates 48% lower than state average, urinary tract infection rates 44% lower, and fall-related injuries at roughly half the state rate. But short-stay discharge outcomes tell a different story. Residents leaving after brief rehabilitation stays show re-hospitalization rates 28% worse than the state average (29.8% vs. 23.2%), and emergency department visit rates 39% worse (15.6% vs. 11.2%), a signal of potential care gaps or inadequate post-discharge support for the rehab population.

Staffing metrics compound this concern. All six nursing staffing categories run below state average, with a staff-to-resident ratio of 1.28:1, 29% below the California norm, and LPN hours at roughly half the state average (50 minutes vs. 1 hour 13 minutes). Occupancy is high at 88.8%, well above state average, with strong financial demand masking an operating loss of $807,400.

The facility is well-positioned for Medicare short-stay rehabilitation in a walkable, accessible location, though the staffing profile and elevated short-stay discharge acuity warrant direct evaluation of care continuity planning.

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Overview of Heritage Park Nursing Center

Heritage Park Nursing Center in Upland, CA, is a 70-bed nursing home that offers rehabilitation and skilled nursing. Featuring a clean and well-organized setting, the community ensures older adults are comfortable and safe. Assistance with daily living activities, 24-hour care, and nutritious meals are also offered, so residents can focus on their rehabilitation and recovery. Personalized care plans are also provided to meet residents’ unique needs and preferences.

Recreational activities, social events, and light exercises provide residents with more opportunities to gain meaningful experiences and have fun. Cozy rooms and fun gathering areas are also available for residents’ relaxation and wellness. Situated in the lively neighborhood of Upland, the community guarantees a stress-free retirement. This nursing home is a good option for senior living in California, especially with its top-tier services and well-maintained amenities.

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Overview of Danville Post-Acute Rehab

Danville Post-Acute Rehab is a well-regarded nursing home in Danville, CA, offering rehabilitation and skilled nursing. Promoting a warm and home-like environment, the community ensures older adults live comfortably in retirement. Therapy services, 24-hour care, and recreational activities are also offered to enrich residents’ living experiences. Through a holistic approach to care, the community strives to provide the best possible care tailored to residents’ ever-changing needs and habits.

Arts and crafts classes, current events, and local trips provide residents with more opportunities to explore and have fun. Lively gathering areas and spacious rooms are also available, so residents can rest and move around comfortably. Situated near a highway, restaurants, and shops in Danville, the community guarantees accessibility and convenience. This nursing home has high standards of care and state-of-the-art amenities, making it one of the trusted options for senior living in California.

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Overview of Mary Health of the Sick

Mary Health of the Sick is a non-profit nursing home in Thousand Oaks, CA, offering skilled nursing and therapy services. Featuring thoughtfully furnished rooms in a warm and home-like setting, the community ensures older adults’ comfort and safety. Residents also receive exceptional services, including nutritious meals, laundry, and social services. As a non-sectarian community, the community strives to ease residents’ discomfort and pain.

Games, news updates, and musical performances foster engagement and encourage residents to stay active. A beauty salon, a cozy nook, and the Ebensteiner Garden and Courtyard also ensure residents can rest and interact with their surroundings comfortably. Residents also have a laid-back lifestyle, as it is ideally situated in the peaceful residential area of Thousand Oaks. This nursing home is an excellent choice for senior living in California, especially with its commitment to older adults’ well-being.

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Overview of Vista Knoll Specialized Care

Vista Knoll Specialized Care is a nursing home in Vista, CA, offering skilled nursing and rehabilitation. Promoting a supportive and welcoming environment, the community goes above and beyond to help older adults live comfortably in retirement. Excellent services, including 24-hour care, nutritious meals, and therapies, are also provided to improve residents’ living experiences. Through a collaborative effort with the residents, their families, and physicians, personalized care plans are provided to meet their needs and preferences.

Excursions, ice cream socials, and arts classes provide residents with more opportunities to learn and gain meaningful moments. Thoughtfully curated amenities and spacious common areas also ensure residents can rest and move around comfortably. The community is also easily accessible, as it is conveniently located in the serene residential area of Vista, near bus stops. This nursing home has exceptional standards of care dedicated to older adults’ well-being, making it a great choice for senior living in California.

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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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