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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. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. 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. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving. 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.
Newport Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
SC
NH
RC
SNF
Newport Beach
160Yes 79 ?248-7 73.1% Vsl Gp II LLC, Gp Of Vaoc Newport Plaza LP And AtriaPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms
GlenBrook Health Center
SC
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Carlsbad
95No 57 ?122-22 64.2% Glenbrook Hc LLC/Life Services LLC-
Hillcrest Care
SC
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
NH
RESC
SNF
Arrowhead Farms
6Yes 29 ?5--19 100.0% Angelita Perez-
Mercy Retirement and Care Center
SC
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Oakland (Saint Elizabeth)
160No 92 ?2613127 31.9% Mercy Ret & Care Ctr And Elder Care Alliance-
St. Vincent Health Care
SC
NH
SNF
Pasadena (North Central)
78No 62 A---- 93.3% --
Casa Dorinda
SC
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Santa Barbara
360No 2 ?124232 85.3% Montecito Retirement Association-
Bayshire Yorba Linda
SC
AL
CCRC
MC
NH
SNF
Yorba Linda
114Yes 65 ?211232 90.4% Yorba Linda Care LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Eskaton Care Center Greenhaven
SC
NH
RC
SNF
Sacramento (Southwestern Sacramento)
148No 70 B----- 97.8% --
Diablo Valley Post Acute
SC
NH
SNF
Concord
190No 54 C+---- 97.5% -Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Lake Park Senior Living
SC
AL
IL
NH
RC
Oakland
275Yes 97 ?6239-3 47.3% Lake Merritt Senior Living LLC And Calson Care OaklandStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
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Overview of Newport Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Newport Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Newport Beach, CA, offers nursing care, skilled nursing, and respite care. Nursing care and skilled nursing provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while respite care offers a short stay for a family caregiver who needs time away to travel or recover.

The home has 160 beds, with private and semi-private rooms. A private room gives one resident an individual living space, while a semi-private room means sharing with another person.

Total nurse staffing is 7h 7m per resident/day, representing the daily nursing time allocated to each resident. Payment options include Medicare, which can help cover short-term skilled care after a hospital stay, and private pay, in which a family pays directly. Johanna Gonzalez serves as the administrator, and pets are allowed, so residents may live with a pet.

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Overview of GlenBrook Health Center

An award-winning senior living community in Calle Barcelona, Carlsbad, CA, GlenBrook Health Center offers comprehensive care services including assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation. Spend your golden years receiving the utmost care and support from a respectful and highly skilled team available around the clock. The community goes above and beyond to ensure seniors are comfortable and safe within its purposely designed amenities.

Featuring a meticulously curated life enrichment program, the community ensures residents have time to do the things they love and learn various experiences. Enjoy hassle-free dining with healthy and delicious meals that satisfy nutritional needs and tastes. GlenBrook Health Center is a haven for seniors looking for assistance to enjoy a blissful retirement.

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Hillcrest Care

4280 Cypress Dr, Arrowhead Farms, CA 92407
Overview of Hillcrest Care

Maintain your independence while receiving compassionate care from Hillcrest Care, a warm and inviting community in Arrowhead Farms, CA, offering top-tier assisted living services. Residents here have access to 24/7 daily living assistance and skilled nursing care depending on their care needs. With medication management assistance, housekeeping, and laundry services, residents have fewer worries and can focus more of their time doing the things they enjoy.

Accommodations here are beautifully decorated to foster a cozy and residential-like environment with telephone service and satellite television for their comfort. Residents can also participate in an array of fun and engaging activities to keep them active, entertained, and stimulated. With fresh and nutritious meals served every day, residents can easily maintain their health and nutrition. At Hillcrest Care, residents can enjoy their peace of mind knowing that the conveniences they need are within easy reach.

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Overview of Mercy Retirement and Care Center

Mercy Retirement and Care Center, with a rich history dating back to 1872, is a trusted community offering a spectrum of services, including assisted living apartments, memory care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation. Renowned for its commitment to compassion and excellence, this award-winning center guarantees maintenance-free living and long-term health care. They prioritize building personal relationships with residents, creating a secure environment that enhances the overall well-being of seniors and their families.
Beyond the assurance of top-notch care, Mercy Retirement and Care Center provides homelike amenities, restaurant-quality dining, and engaging activities. The community’s vibrant spaces, adorned with panoramic views of the Oakland hills and San Francisco Bay, offer an elevated living experience. Residents can choose from private deluxe and dual studio apartments, emphasizing the center’s dedication to creating a residential assisted living atmosphere that truly prioritizes the comfort and satisfaction of senior living.

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Overview of St. Vincent Health Care

Serving residents on North Fair Oaks Avenue in Pasadena, California, St. Vincent Health Care is a skilled nursing home owned by Robert Barrett. The community is located within a few miles of Adventist Health Glendale, providing convenient access to hospital services when needed. Families can choose from Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay to cover both short-term rehabilitation and long-term nursing care.

The 78-bed community typically has an occupancy rate of 90%. Residents stay an average of around 200 days. The population is a mix of people recovering after a hospital stay and those receiving longer-term nursing care. Nursing staff provide about 4 hours of care per resident daily. Support is provided by registered nurses, licensed nurses, and nursing aides.

Residents receive 24-hour skilled nursing care, including medication management and administration. Staff assist with toileting, bathing, dining, transferring, and other activities of daily living, providing support across a wide range of everyday needs. Meals are prepared to meet each resident’s dietary needs and restrictions, helping those with medical diets or specific health conditions.

Housekeeping and linen services keep the community clean and comfortable. Residents can also participate in regular physical fitness activities for their mobility and overall health. The area has a Walk Score of 62, which is moderately walkable. Some errands and short outings are within walking distance. Other trips are easier by car.

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Casa Dorinda

300 Hot Springs Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108
Overview of Casa Dorinda

Casa Dorinda provides assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing care in Santa Barbara, California. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps an apartment. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, while skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Having these care levels within one community can suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since different levels of support remain available without requiring a move to another community. Casa Dorinda has 360 beds, making it a larger community with more residents and staff, as well as programming on a larger scale. Total nurse staffing is 2 hours and 33 minutes per resident each day, representing the amount of nurse staffing time allocated to each resident across a day.

Residents can use the pool and take part in cultural events, arts and crafts, fitness classes, and nature walks. These activities provide options for exercise, creative work, cultural programming, and time outdoors. Medicare and private pay are accepted, giving families the option to use Medicare coverage or pay directly. Montecito Retirement Association operates Casa Dorinda, and Brian McCague serves as administrator.

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Overview of Bayshire Yorba Linda

Located in Yorba Linda, CA, Bayshire Yorba Linda is a classic senior living community designed to provide an array of care options, including assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. Focused on helping residents comfortably age in place, the community offers a wide array of services provided by a team of compassionate and reliable care experts. Bright and spacious residences with convenient in-house amenities are offered to every resident, giving them a space they can call their own and personalize according to their preferences and needs.

With round the clock supervision from a reliable team, residents maintain their peace of mind knowing that their needs and emergencies are met with immediate attention. Residents also enjoy an array of life enrichment activities, programs and special events that gives them opportunities for leisure and recreation. The community also provides residents with other services, like mobile physician, podiatry and dental services for added convenience.

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Overview of Eskaton Care Center Greenhaven

Eskaton Care Center Greenhaven is a nursing home and skilled nursing facility in Sacramento, CA, with respite care for short-term stays. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while respite care gives families a temporary care arrangement when a usual caregiver needs time away. Rehabilitation services and short-term rehab support residents who need rehabilitation during a temporary recovery stay.

Opened in 1986, the center has 148 beds. Total nurse staffing is 4h 36m per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time allocated to each resident. Staff are available 24 hours a day, so assistance is available at any hour.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families those payment routes for eligible care. Transportation is available through the center, and a doctor is on staff for physician involvement within the care setting. Respite care may be a good fit for a family whose usual caregiver needs a short-term arrangement while traveling or recovering.

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Overview of Diablo Valley Post Acute

Diablo Valley Post Acute is a distinguished community in Concord, CA, that offers skilled nursing and rehabilitation. Residents here enjoy the highest quality of care from a kind and highly trained team attending to their needs 24/7. The community also assists with social services to help residents and their families experience a stress-free transition. Providing care in Costa County since 2005, the community promotes a cozy and nurturing environment for residents to feel at ease.

Engaging activities and stimulating programs are also conducted to promote residents’ holistic wellness. Delicious and healthy meals are served to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. The community is rated 4 stars by Medicare, proving its exceptional quality and dedication to improving residents’ quality of life.

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Lake Park Senior Living

1850 Alice St, Oakland, CA 94612
Overview of Lake Park Senior Living

Experience vibrant living at Lake Park Senior Living in Oakland, CA, where personalized care meets endless opportunities for joy and independence. Specializing in assisted living, independent living, and respite care, this community features 55+ active adult apartments, including an entire floor dedicated to assisted living. Residents can choose from spacious one- and two-bedroom apartments, as well as cozy alcoves, ensuring a perfect fit for every lifestyle.

With a serene and inspiring indoor setting, you’ll have endless options to have fun, make friends, and relax. The best part? You or your loved one can rest easy, knowing there’s a plan in place in case their needs change in the future. This community offers the perfect balance of independence and support, ensuring residents can manage daily activities with dignity and ease. With a wide array of services and amenities, life here is enjoyable, fulfilling, active, and worry-free.

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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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