Best Senior Care in California

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 2,084 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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Jun 2026
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2,084 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 Whittier Place

Whittier Place offers a warm and welcoming home for seniors in need of assisted living. Encouraging independence and dignity, Whittier Place provides personalized care plans tailored to meet each resident’s unique needs and preferences. The community boasts a range of amenities, including spacious living accommodations, home-cooked meals, engaging activities, and outdoor spaces where residents can relax and socialize.

At Whittier Place, residents and their families can find peace of mind knowing that a professional team is available around the clock to provide assistance with daily tasks and medication management. Whether enjoying a game of cards with friends, participating in a fitness class, or simply taking in the views of the area, residents at Whittier Place can enjoy a fulfilling lifestyle in a supportive environment.

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Overview of El Monte Convalescent Hospital

Nestled in El Monte, California, El Monte Convalescent Hospital is a compassionate, family-owned, and operated establishment that provides senior citizens with nursing, hospice programs, and healthcare services. This facility, boasting 93 beds, is dedicated to delivering skilled medical care 24/7 within a comfortable environment. Embracing diversity, El Monte Convalescent Hospital provides services without regard to religion, sexual orientation, or national origin.

Actively engaged, El Monte Convalescent Hospital offers a comprehensive range of services, including Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, a Wound Care Program, 24-hour RN Nursing Care, and a Hospice Program. Their multi-lingual staff, proficient in Spanish, Chinese, and Tagalog, ensures effective communication and understanding, fostering an environment where every resident receives personalized and culturally sensitive care. With a commitment to inclusivity, the facility maintains an open-door policy, encouraging family participation to achieve their goal of delivering the highest quality, compassionate healthcare to the communities they serve.

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Overview of Orangeburg Memory Care

Luxury memory care living in Modesto boasts an exceptionally vibrant community in Northern California because of the unparalleled standard of care delivered by highly-trained professionals. The premier senior living home boasts a home-like ambiance that creates a beautiful experience for the next home for you or your loved one, making sure residents feel like they belong. The beautiful community has been a home of endless possibilities that await discovery.

Orangeburg Memory Care is an elevated home offered at an affordable rate. Residents are each given personalized care plans for an enhanced quality of living, supported by its essential services. These include daily nutritious meals, ADLs, housekeeping, transportation, recreational activities, and specialized programs.

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Overview of Almond Vista Healthcare

Almond Vista Healthcare is one Modesto’s skilled nursing facilities offering skilled nursing and rehabilitative services. They take pride in their quality skilled nursing services, where their residents receive 24/7 care and supervision, medication management, incontinence care, as well as memory care for residents living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. For residents or patients in their final stages of life, hospice care is also available.

This skilled nursing facility also provides weekly and monthly health monitoring and lab testing. They also provide a dietary program wherein they provide meals that are dietician approved, as well as oral supplements if required. 

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Overview of Greenhaven Estates

Located in Sacramento, California, Greenhaven Estates is a picturesque senior living community that embraces the essence of a comfortable and enriching lifestyle. Residents are welcomed with a plethora of modern services and amenities, ensuring ease and convenience in their daily lives.
This assisted living community offers 24/7 care assistance, comprehensive health and wellness programs, and a delightful resort-style dining experience that fosters social engagement among residents. Adding to the vibrant living experience, Greenhaven Estates presents fun activities and wellness programs, promoting an active and healthy lifestyle. For seniors seeking an exceptional place to call home, Greenhaven Estates proves to be an idyllic choice.

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Overview of Infinity Care of East Los Angeles

Infinity Care of East Los Angeles is a two-story, 99-bed nursing home at 101 S Fickett St in Central LA. Operated by Infinity Care Of East La, the facility accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Dignity Health – California Hospital Medical Center is 3.37 miles away.

Occupancy sits at 77%, with 85 of 99 beds filled. The average stay is 167 days, placing this community in mixed territory between short-term rehab and longer-term nursing care. Nursing care totals 3 hours and 17 minutes per resident per day, broken down as 15 minutes of RN time, 1 hour and 3 minutes of LPN/LVN time, and 2 hours and 18 minutes from nurse aides. Two CMS-recognized programs are in place: a Residents Group and an Active Resident Council, both meeting regularly on care quality, facility policies, and day-to-day life.

The Walk Score is 94. Central LA is dense and transit-connected, and a Walker’s Paradise score here is real; restaurants, shops, and bus lines are close, which matters for visiting family and staff commuting from across the city.

Ninety-nine beds, a mixed short-and-long-stay population, Medicare and Medicaid acceptance, and a highly walkable location in one of Los Angeles’s most transit-accessible neighborhoods: that’s the profile this facility presents.

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Overview of Briones Family Home Care LLC II

Curate a retirement life as unique as yours with Briones Family Home Care LLC II, a reliable community in Stockton, CA for assisted living. With daily assistance for activities like personal care, medication management, and meal preparation, residents can focus on living the life they want. The community’s care team also offers general supervision to ensure residents are safe and well-cared for at all times.

Caregivers here receive continuous education to ensure they are up to date with the best care practices to better serve residents’ needs. Apart from reliable care, residents are offered a schedule filled with fun and stimulating activities for their enjoyment. With delicious and wholesome meals served daily, residents are always filled with energy to stay active.

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Overview of Westmont of Chico-The Inn at the Terraces

Westmont of Chico — The Inn at the Terraces is a 99-bed senior living community that provides assisted living and memory care under the management of Westmont Living, Inc. Having operated for eight years, the campus runs on a 24-hour schedule and features an exceptionally walkable layout with a walkability score of 97 out of 100. This central location ensures that surrounding neighborhood shops, dining options, and municipal services are fully accessible on foot for visiting guests and staff.

Oversight files from the California Department of Social Services and the California Department of Public Health indicate a minimal history of regulatory interference. Multi-year public monitoring records report zero serious citations or severe enforcement actions against the property. The overall volume of filed complaints and standard inspection deficiencies tracks at low levels, with past health and safety findings corrected by the administration following state reviews.

Families researching local assisted living options or specialized memory care units can use these state regulatory logs to check out the operator’s background. The public documentation details a highly accessible senior community that maintains an unpunished regulatory track record and a very low historical citation rate.

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Overview of Westhaven Assisted Living

Westhaven Assisted Living is a 42-bed residential care community that opened its doors in 2025 under the management of Westhaven Senior Living. The property has a starting price of $795 per month, making it an accessible option within the California market for adults needing everyday personal care or short-term respite stays. Built right at the center of town, the property sits in a walkable neighborhood with a walkability score of 77 out of 100, which means visiting guests and staff can easily run errands on foot without needing a vehicle.

Records from the California Department of Social Services show a clean operating baseline since the property’s recent opening. Regular monitoring logs document zero citations and zero formal complaints against the home. On-site staff members provide 24-hour observation, medication management, mobility assistance, and basic care coordination for chronic health conditions. Everyday services also include house meals, routine snacks, laundry assistance, housekeeping, and organized recreational activities.

Interested individuals looking over local assisted living costs or a temporary respite placement can use these early state reports to gauge the building’s track record. The public documentation shows a new, budget-friendly care home that maintains an unblemished regulatory record alongside 24-hour supervisor coverage in a highly central neighborhood.

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Palos Verdes Villa LLC

29661 S Western Ave, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
Overview of Palos Verdes Villa LLC

Under administrator Seth Bienstock, Palos Verdes Villa LLC is a 116-bed assisted living and memory care community at 29661 S Western Avenue in Rancho Palos Verdes, California. The facility has received Assisted Living Awards in 2017 and 2018. Operated by Palos Verdes Villa LLC and licensed since 1998, the community serves residents in Los Angeles County. Offerings include 24-hour staffing, respite care, and religious services.

The inspection record is above California average. Since 2021, the facility has totaled 9 citations, a bit below California’s average of 10, with 10 complaints against a state average of 14 and 11 complaint visits compared to a state average of 13. Citations per routine inspection run 0.6 versus a 3.3 California average. No serious citations exist. The latest inspection was March 2026.

Amenities span a Grand Dining Room, Fireside Lounge, garden patios, and scenic views of the Palos Verdes Peninsula. Daily, provided are three meals. The Signature Care program anchors individualized care planning.

Suited for older adults who require assisted living or memory care in a larger, established community in Palos Verdes Peninsula, the community has an above-average compliance record and hillside setting, serving residents in coastal Los Angeles County.

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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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