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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. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. 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. 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.
Melrose Gardens
SC
AL
IL
MC
Los Angeles
31No 60 B-7212-Danmar Villas, LLC-
Carlton Senior Living Sacramento
SC
AL
IL
MC
RESC
Sacramento
99Yes 72 A-171023-Carlton Crown Plaza/Sac LP And Carlton Sr. Lvg LLC-
The Grove Senior Apartments
SC
IL
Garden Grove (Anaheim Resort)
6Yes 56 A2----Treegrove Housing LLC1 Bed / 2 Bed
Sunlit Gardens Assisted Living
SC
AL
MC
Alta Loma
172Yes 52 A21---Sunlit Gardens, LLC-
Vista Roseville Senior Living
SC
AL
MC
Roseville
128No 66 A21---Vista Roseville Senior Living Inc-
Arcadia Retirement Village
SC
AL
-200No 83 A+148---Arcadia Operations, LLC-
Gordon Manor
SC
AL
Redwood City
82No 23 A+7--4-Mzr, Inc Gordon Manor-
Laguna Palms I
SC
AL
MC
Laguna Niguel
6No 25 C+51-30 83.3% Residential Care Services, IncPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms
Mission Care Center
SC
MC
NH
SNF
Riverside (Ramona)
40Yes 44 A+4--18 95.0% -Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Fremont Healthcare Center
SC
NH
SNF
Fremont (Sundale)
115No 78 B-4--6 89.6% --
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Overview of The Grove Senior Apartments

Ideally located near Garden Grove Hospital and Medical Center in Garden Grove, CA, The Grove Senior Apartments is an outstanding pet-friendly community that offers independent living. Residents can ease their worries with on-site management and maintenance, ensuring they enjoy hassle-free living.

A thoughtfully curated calendar of fun recreational activities and exciting events is also conducted, encouraging residents to make new friends and live actively. Residents have easy access to healthcare and leisure with the community’s proximity to recreation sites and public transportation. The community has cozy communal spaces and a friendly environment, including a clubhouse with a kitchen, a fitness center, a library, and a beautifully landscaped courtyard.

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Melrose Gardens

960 North Martel Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90046
Overview of Melrose Gardens

Melrose Gardens offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Los Angeles, CA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while residents maintain private living spaces; Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care; Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone who may be at risk of wandering. The community has 31 beds, making it a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know one another.

Melrose Gardens may be a good fit for someone whose needs could grow from independent living to assisted living or memory care, since all three care levels are available within the same community. A Walk Score of 60 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, so some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach some nearby destinations independently; transportation is also available for appointments, errands, or other destinations. Joseph Wieder serves as administrator, and Danmar Villas operates Melrose Gardens.

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Overview of Carlton Senior Living Sacramento

Carlton Senior Living Sacramento offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and residential care in Sacramento, CA. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication.

Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision, and the range of care types may suit a resident whose support needs change over time without leaving the community. There are 99 beds here, with a starting price of $4,995 that gives families an initial cost figure when considering the available care options.

Kasie Wimmer serves as the administrator, and Carlton Crown Plaza/Sac LP and Carlton Sr Lvg operates the community. Pets are allowed, so residents may bring a pet with them. A Walk Score of 72 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still reach nearby services independently. Transportation is available for appointments and outings, while restaurant-style dining provides meals in a restaurant-style setting; fitness classes, live music, educational seminars, and rehabilitation services add structured activities and support within the community.

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Overview of Arcadia Retirement Village

Arcadia Retirement Village is an assisted living community with 200 beds, making it a larger setting with more residents and staff and usually more programming. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing and medication while residents maintain private living spaces.

The community opened in 2015 and is operated by Arcadia Operations, with Nirjara Acharya serving as administrator. A Walk Score of 83 places the area in the very walkable band, where most errands can be done on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Scheduled transportation covers medical appointments, errands and outings for residents who need a ride.

Chef-prepared meals are served restaurant-style, and walking paths and landscaped grounds provide designated outdoor routes. Residents also have access to a salon and barber, fitness center, theatre, library, chapel and prayer room, billiards lounge, happy hour pub and game room for grooming, exercise, entertainment and leisure. Respite care supports a short stay while a usual caregiver travels or recovers, so Arcadia Retirement Village may be a good fit for a resident who needs help with daily tasks and for a family seeking short-term support during a caregiver’s absence.

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Overview of Sunlit Gardens Assisted Living

Sunlit Gardens Assisted Living provides assisted living and memory care in Alta Loma, California. Assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing, and medication while allowing a resident to maintain a private living space, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone who may be at risk of wandering.

The community may be a good fit for someone living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia who needs that level of support. It has 172 beds, allows pets, and is operated by Sunlit Gardens, so a resident may bring a pet when moving in. A Walk Score of 52 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, meaning some errands can be done on foot, and a resident who no longer drives may be able to complete certain errands independently.

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Overview of Vista Roseville Senior Living

Vista Roseville Senior Living offers assisted living and memory care in Roseville, CA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing and taking medication, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. The combination may be a good fit for a resident whose needs may grow from help with daily tasks to a secured, supervised memory care setting.

The community has 128 beds, and Sheri Kimbro serves as the administrator. Pets are allowed, so a resident can continue living with a pet at the community. The setting also includes a salon, an outdoor courtyard and paved walking paths for grooming, fresh air and exercise.

A Walk Score of 66 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, where some errands can be done on foot. A resident who no longer drives may be able to complete certain nearby errands independently. Dining includes three meals a day with a choice of options in indoor and outdoor dining spaces, and residents can watch films in the movie theater. Programming includes Vibrant Life® and Generations Memory Care.

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Gordon Manor

1616 Gordon St, Redwood City, CA 94061-2811
Overview of Gordon Manor

Gordon Manor is an assisted living community in Redwood City, CA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing and medication while allowing a resident to maintain a private living space.

The community has 82 beds, giving families a clear sense of its available capacity without implying a particular community size. Portia Gaddi serves as the administrator. Gordon Manor may be a good fit for a resident who needs help with everyday activities but does not require the continuous nursing care associated with a higher level of care.

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Overview of Laguna Palms I

Conveniently situated near different churches in Kings Road, Laguna Niguel, CA, Laguna Palms I is a quaint community that offers assisted living. Committed to enhancing residents’ quality of life, the community delivers the utmost care and attention 24/7 for up to six residents. Spend your later years without worries with the community handling the housekeeping and other household responsibilities.

With its cozy setting, residents are encouraged to interact with their neighbors and do the things they love for leisure and wellness. Healthy and delicious meals are also served to satisfy cravings and dietary needs. The community is great for those looking for assistance in living their day-to-day activities while still having the independence to spend their day as they please.

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Overview of Mission Care Center

Mission Care Center is a compassionate community in Riverside, CA dedicated to supporting residents’ well-being through skilled nursing care and rehabilitation. They feature a highly skilled team of clinicians, therapists, and medical consultants to help residents in their recovery process or maintain their functionality. Residents here enjoy the comfort of their healing environment with easy access to care services like physical, occupational, and speech therapy.

Apart from comprehensive care services, the community assists residents and their families throughout their journey by offering compassionate social services. The community also organizes an array of fun and engaging activities to help residents stay stimulated and active. By meeting residents’ social and medical needs, Mission Care Center guarantees a smooth and comfortable healing journey.

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Overview of Fremont Healthcare Center

As a Mariner Healthcare Community, Fremont Healthcare Center specializes in skilled nursing care services that deliver a home-like and comfortable atmosphere where residents can achieve their maximum recovery potential. It offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere where residents and staff are encouraged to create friendships and build mutual trust, which helps with an effective recovery and engaging experience. 

At Fremont Center, residents can expect various services, including long-term nursing and short-term rehabilitation. Featured medical services include pain management, enternal therapy, intravenous therapy, rehabilitative therapy (skilled, occupational, physical), neurological care, and social 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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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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