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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. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment. 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.
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.
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.
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.
A Loving Senior Care Home
SC
AL
MC
RESC
Lincoln (Lincoln Crossing)
6?No 8 1--1 66.7% Moss Senior Living LLCPrivate / Shared Rooms
Santa Rosa Post-Acute
SC
HOS
NH
RC
SNF
Santa Rosa
99CNo 45 ---- 97.4% --
Cupertino Healthcare & Wellness
SC
NH
SNF
Cupertino
170C+No 43 ---- 91.4% --
Cottonwood Canyon Healthcare Center
SC
HOS
MC
NH
PC
RC
SNF
El Cajon
96CNo 67 ---- 93.9% --
Diablo Valley Post Acute
SC
NH
SNF
Concord
190DNo 54 ---- 97.5% -Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Novato Healthcare Center
SC
MC
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Novato (Canyon Green)
181D-No 65 ---- 95.4% -Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Windsor Gardens Convalescent Hospital of Los Angeles
SC
HOS
NH
RC
SNF
Los Angeles (Central La)
98CNo 78 28--56 91.8% --
Golden Years Residential Care Home,
SC
AL
MC
RESC
Las Vegas
41B-No 47 251325-Ortega Luares Nursing Home LLC-
Vacaville Memory Care
SC
MC
RC
Vacaville
75D+Yes 60 925722----
The Gate of Beautiful
SC
AL
HOS
MC
RESC
RC
Modesto
6D-No 57 15757 66.7% Nicole Ell-
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A Loving Senior Care Home

501 Heathmore Ct, Lincoln, CA 95648
Overview of A Loving Senior Care Home

A Loving Senior Care Home I & II are dedicated care homes in Lincoln, CA, that offers spacious residences for up to six older adults in each home. The community has a boutique-style homes, featuring private and shared rooms designed for older adults’ comfort. Made to order meals, weekly housekeeping, and an experienced team makes the community an ideal option for a worry-free retirement. Collaborating with trusted healthcare providers, the community ensures residents receive the utmost care for their healthcare needs.

With modern alarm systems, residents are guaranteed security and safety. For a delightful dining experience, made to order meals are prepared for each resident. Situated near local amenities, residents have quick access to their needs and leisure. These care homes are available for tours from Moday to Sunday, welcoming older adults looking for a place to spend their later years.

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Overview of Santa Rosa Post-Acute

Located in Santa Rosa, California, Santa Rosa Post-Acute is a comprehensive healthcare facility offering a range of services, including nursing care, rehabilitation, and wound care. In addition to providing respite stays and hospice care, the facility distinguishes itself through a variety of social activities that contribute to a vibrant senior living experience.

Santa Rosa Post-Acute is backed by an exceptional team of professionals dedicated to bringing the comforts of home to its residents. With an on-site medical director overseeing and enhancing medical services, the facility prioritizes individualized resident care plans and treatments. The comprehensive offerings extend to laboratory testing, x-rays, a registered dietitian on staff, and available transportation services. Specialized care includes Alzheimer’s care, complemented by a robust restorative nursing program. This capable team ensures a wide range of healthcare services for seniors, aligning with nursing home requirements and fostering a supportive and enriching senior living environment.

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Overview of Cupertino Healthcare & Wellness

Cupertino Healthcare & Wellness is a nursing home in Cupertino, CA, offering skilled nursing and rehabilitation. Promoting a compassionate and welcoming environment, the community ensures older adults are well-cared for. With 24-hour care, nutritious meals, laundry, and transportation services, residents do not have to worry about their daily living activities. The community also focuses on a team-based approach with its multidisciplinary team, ensuring residents receive the utmost attention and care to live comfortably in retirement.

Pet therapy, group outings, and games are just some of the recreational programs that aim to provide residents with emotional support and encourage them to stay active. Residents can also relax and talk to friends in the spacious courtyard or beautiful patio areas. With its serene setting in the peaceful Cupertino neighborhood, residents experience a stress-free retirement. This nursing home has high standards of care and top-notch amenities, making it one of the best options for senior living in California.

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Overview of Cottonwood Canyon Healthcare Center

Cottonwood Canyon Healthcare Center in El Cajon, California, provides nursing home, hospice care, memory care, palliative care, respite care, and skilled nursing. Licensed nurses are on site around the clock for residents who need ongoing nursing support. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Hospice and palliative care focus on comfort, while respite care offers a temporary stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The center has 96 beds and supports short term rehabilitation in an expansive rehab gym, so residents can receive rehabilitation services on site. There is room to get outside, too. Spacious courtyards with a pond and fountain give residents outdoor common areas to use.

Registered dietitians oversee meal planning and presentation, allowing meals to be adjusted to each patient’s needs. Medicare can cover qualifying short term skilled care after a hospital stay, while Medicaid can help eligible residents whose savings may not cover a long stay; private pay allows a family to pay directly. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 20 minutes per resident each day, representing the daily nursing time allocated to each resident. A Walk Score of 67 means some errands can be done on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to manage some outings independently. Cottonwood Canyon Healthcare Center may be a good fit for someone who needs licensed nursing care, memory supervision, or a temporary stay while a family caregiver recovers or travels.

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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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Overview of Novato Healthcare Center

Novato Healthcare Center provides nursing home, skilled nursing, memory care, palliative care, and respite care in Novato, CA. Skilled nursing includes licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for residents at risk of wandering. Palliative care centers on comfort and symptom management, and respite care offers a short stay when a resident’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The home has 181 beds, making it a larger community where residents share the setting with more residents and staff and have access to more programming. Private rooms offer one resident a single living space, while semi-private rooms accommodate two residents. If a resident’s needs change, they may be able to move among the community’s care services without leaving the setting, making Novato Healthcare Center a potential fit for someone who needs nursing oversight, memory-related supervision, comfort-focused care, or a short-term stay.

Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 20 minutes per resident per day, which represents the daily hands-on nursing time assigned to each resident. Wound Care Management and rehabilitation services support residents who need wound treatment or therapy as part of their care. The community is in the Canyon Green neighborhood, accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, and has a Walk Score of 65. The area is somewhat walkable, so some errands can be completed on foot, and a resident who no longer drives may be able to handle certain nearby trips independently.

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Overview of Windsor Gardens Convalescent Hospital of Los Angeles

Windsor Gardens Convalescent Hospital of Los Angeles is a skilled nursing facility located at 1415 Crenshaw Boulevard in Los Angeles, California. Owned by David Herskovitz, the single-story convalescent center has provided rehabilitation, short-term respite care, long-term skilled nursing, and hospice services for 56 years.

The 98-bed facility maintains an average occupancy rate of 92 percent, providing 24-hour clinical services funded through Medicare, Medicaid (Medi-Cal), and private-pay structures. Nursing staff provide an average of 3 hours and 46 minutes of direct care per resident daily, utilizing a clinical team composed of registered nurses, licensed vocational nurses, and certified nursing assistants (CNAs).

Positioned in a highly walkable urban corridor carrying a walk score of 78, the facility offers pedestrian access to area transit and shopping, and sits approximately 3.3 miles from PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital.

Interested families and healthcare representatives can contact the Crenshaw Boulevard administrative coordinator directly to confirm current bed availability, review admissions criteria, or plan a facility tour.

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Overview of Golden Years Residential Care Home

Golden Years Residential Care Home, a 41-bed residence in Las Vegas, NV, offers assisted living, residential care, and memory care. Help with daily tasks is the core of assisted living.

Memory care means a supervised setting that is secured, for when wandering has turned into a hazard. Residential care supports residents who need help in a residential setting, which suits someone looking for personal help or memory support.

The home is wheelchair accessible for residents who use mobility devices. At 47 on Walk Score, the location is car-dependent, so routine errands generally call for transportation, especially for anyone no longer driving.

Amber L. Myers is the administrator, and Ortega Luares Nursing Home LLC runs the community as its operator.

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Overview of Vacaville Memory Care

Vacaville Memory Care provides memory care and respite care in Vacaville, CA. Its memory care setting is secured, with supervision, medication management, and help with daily living tasks. Respite care offers a short stay when a family’s usual caregiver needs temporary relief, and the community may be a good fit for someone living with Alzheimer’s, dementia, or another cognitive condition who needs supervised care.

The community has 75 beds, and Camille Brown serves as the administrator. Pets are allowed, so residents may keep a pet with them in the community. A Walk Score of 60 out of 100 places the area in the somewhat walkable category: some errands can be done on foot, while other trips may require transportation.

Transportation support is available for errands and appointments beyond those a resident can reach on foot. Daily life can include arts and crafts, board games, live entertainment, and group outings. A rotating team of visiting healthcare professionals can provide visits from healthcare providers within the community, while rehabilitation services support access to rehabilitation care.

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Overview of The Gate of Beautiful

The Gate of Beautiful is a six-bed residential care home located in Modesto, CA, providing memory care services. This residential care home offers fully furnished private and semi-private rooms which residents can also decorate to express their individuality. Part of their services include 24/7 availability of supervision and assistance, and both ambulatory and non-ambulatory services, as well as respite care and hospice care.
In The Gate of Beautiful, residents are provided three nutritional meals and snacks on a daily basis. And for convenience, housekeeping and laundry services are also offered , as well as transportation services for pre-arranged medical appointments.

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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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