
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 |
Brookside Skilled Nursing Hospital is a not-for-profit nursing home in San Mateo, CA, offering rehabilitation and nursing services. Promoting a supportive and welcoming environment, the community ensures older adults can keep their peace of mind in retirement. Excellent services, including therapies, social services, and 24-hour care, are also provided to meet residents’ unique needs. The community is also committed to helping residents recover and return to their routines through comprehensive care options.
Cooking classes, board games, live entertainment, and outings provide residents with more opportunities to continue learning and gain meaningful experiences. Cozy living spaces and a beautiful outdoor patio are also available for residents’ relaxation and wellness. With restaurants, shops, and bus stops nearby, residents are guaranteed quick access to their necessities and leisure. This nursing home continuously provides high standards of care for older adults’ welfare, making it a great choice for senior living in California.
Ocean View Post-Acute is a top-notch nursing home in Escondido, CA, offering skilled nursing and rehabilitation. Promoting a compassionate and welcoming environment, the community ensures older adults are comfortable and safe. With 24-hour care, therapy, and social services, residents experience a worry-free retirement. The community also works closely with residents to provide the best possible care for their unique needs and preferences.
Musical performances, stretching exercises, and gardening provide residents with various options for entertainment and encourage them to stay active. State-of-the-art rehabilitation gym, accessible hallways, and cozy common areas are also available for residents’ comfort and wellness. Situated near highways, a school, and churches in Escondido, the community is easily accessible for families and visitors. Providing exceptional standards of care and top-notch amenities, this nursing home is one of the trusted options for senior living in California.
Anaheim Crest Nursing Center is a nursing home in Anaheim, CA, offering comprehensive skilled nursing and rehabilitation. With its supportive setting, the community ensures older adults are treated well during their stay. A specialized Korean care unit, therapies, and well-balanced meals are also provided to meet residents’ unique needs and preferences. Individualized care plans are also created for each resident to ensure their recovery and wellness.
Fun gatherings and recreational activities allow residents to make friends and gain meaningful experiences. Families are also encouraged to visit their loved ones to prevent loneliness. West Anaheim Medical Center, Anaheim Medical Plaza, and bus stops are also available in the area, providing residents with quick access to their necessities. Dedicated to older adults’ well-being, this nursing home is one of the best choices for senior living in California.
When your loved ones enter the late chapter of life that needs more than just the occasional help with daily living, Arbol Residences offers more than two decades of reputable and compassionate skilled nursing care, in the Santa Rosa area. Your near and dear will be in the well-trained hands of a licensed and Medicare-certified team that caters to daily living activities in a nursing home facility with medical-grade equipment, so rest assured that residents receive the best possible care.
The newly renovated Arbol boasts living arrangements that provide comfort and security for residents, with transitioning into your loved one’s new nursing home, a process as smooth as butter. Family visits are not only welcome but encouraged, fostering a welcoming community that feels like home, with a touch of luxury thanks to chef-curated meals, various wellness program events, and lush garden areas for peaceful strolls, to stimulate and excite seniors.
Find all the care you need with the distinguished life plan community of Rowntree Gardens in Dale Street, Stanton, CA offers a wide array of living options including assisted living, independent living, memory care, skilled nursing, and therapy services. The community takes pride in a team of reliable and highly trained professionals helping seniors with their personal needs and daily living activities around the clock. With specialized programs, Rowntree Gardens works hard to meet seniors’ special needs and aspirations.
As a faith-based community, Rowntree Gardens conducts enriching activities and engaging programs to strengthen seniors’ faith and keep them happy. Anticipate mealtimes with healthy and delicious meals provided to satisfy cravings and nutritional requirements. Rowntree Gardens is a good place for seniors to spend their golden years receiving the utmost care and support they deserve.
Bayshire Carlsbad is a cozy, comfortable, and oasis-like home with quality service. Offering independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing rehabilitation services– with a memory care program soon– residents continue to maintain their individuality. It boasts a resident-focused approach that encourages residents to live on their terms. The continuing care retirement community is praised for cultivating a senior lifestyle dedicated to achieving holistic wellness in all forms.
As a member of the Front Porch group, a not-for-profit organization, Bayshire Carlsbad provides philanthropic support for its seniors to gain a wonderful experience during their stay. They also offer their exclusive Humanly Possible® program that focuses on the holistic wellness of its residents in a positive, person-centered approach to individual growth. Seniors will discover an elevated lifestyle in its elegant and gracious approach to modern-day senior living.
A proud MorningStar Senior Living Group member, MorningStar Senior Assisted Living and Memory Care of Berkeley provides exceptional assisted living and memory care services tailored to each individual’s needs. The community prides itself on providing the best services, striving to be the city’s top-ranked assisted living place. Residents of MorningStar Senior Living of Berkeley can rest assured that they can feel like a home away from home.
An elegant community built on its contemporary design and styling, allowing for a more luxurious environment while providing resort-like services: elegant designs and upscale amenities such as its dining room, brightly-lit lounge areas, spacious apartments, courtyard, and arts and crafts studio. MorningStar promotes a stress-free lifestyle for their residents, providing essential services– housekeeping, social and recreational events, and transportation events. Management encourages residents to participate in activities and maximize the amenities to socialize and promote a warm and welcoming environment.
Basking in the scenic views of Carmel, CA, Carmel Valley Manor is an exceptional life-plan community offering independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing. As the only life-plan community in Monterey County, Carmel Valley Manor offers a Life Care Contract which includes three levels of healthcare and residence; and a Monthly Fee Agreement that provides housing and necessary medical services. With a 28-acre picture-perfect view of the mountains and nature, Carmel Valley Manor features a spectrum of floor plans ranging from studios to 2-bedroom cottages that can be decorated based on the resident’s preference.
Carmel Valley Manor is an extraordinary community that emphasizes wellness and satisfaction. The culinary team prepares luxurious meals six days a week, with wonderful breakfast gourmet brunch provided on Sundays and Holidays. Amenities include an on-site clinic, fitness center, pool, scenic trail, computer center, craft rooms, and more. In collaboration with Blue Zones Project Monterey County (BZMPC), Carmel Valley Manor promotes a quality, comfortable, and sustainable life for seniors. This community is truly one of a kind and a gift to the seniors of Monterey County.
In Temecula, California, Pebble Brook Senior Assisted Living exists as a trusted facility with over 30 years of experience, providing high-quality and affordable care for residents. As a family-owned business, their approach to senior care is marked by genuine compassion. Safety and comfort are non-negotiable, ensuring a housekeeping-free lifestyle with 24/7 availability of assistance, including services such as laundry, appointment scheduling, and medication management.
The commitment extends beyond the basics, encompassing hospice and bedridden care, along with transportation services and valuable emotional support. Pebble Brook Senior Assisted Living excels in understanding the unique needs of seniors, making them a reliable choice for assisted senior living and residential assisted living.
Bridgeway Senior Care is a senior living community and care facility located in Roseville, CA, under Care Homes of Placer along with Mountain View Senior Care in Rocklin. This elderly board and care home offers private rooms featuring floor plans that promote ease of mobility. As part of their personalized care services, residents are provided with medication assistance, mobility and transfer assistance, as well as assistance with daily living activities such as showering, and dressing up. Additionally they also provide support for residents in need of incontinence care as well as hygiene.
This close-knot senior living community also offers meal provisions, housekeeping, and laundry services, to ensure the residents comfort and safety at all times. Residents living with Alzheimer’s and dementia also receive dementia care, and individuals in their end-of-life stages, with hospice care.
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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