Page 16 of Best Senior Care in California

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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. 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. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over 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.
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.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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.
Merrill Gardens at Santa Maria
SC
AL
IL
MC
Santa Maria
330Yes 20 A-15615 59.7% A+Mg At Santa Maria, LP, Shi-IV Merrill Gp, LLC, And MStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Outlook Senior Care
SC
AL
HOS
RESC
Auburn
6No 3 A-71-14 100.0% A+Outlook Senior Care LLC-
Atria Palm Desert
SC
AL
IL
RC
Palm Desert
154Yes 62 A1713-30 43.5% -Wg Palm Desert Inc And Atria Management Co LLCStudio / 1 Bed
Sunrise of Beverly Hills
SC
AL
MC
Beverly Hills (Golden Triange)
127Yes 97 A2310-5 66.1% -Sjv 1 Beverly Hills Opco LLC And Sunrise Et AlStudio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Joyful Living
SC
AL
Laguna Hills (North Laguna Hills)
6No 42 A+4--6 83.3% -Adair Loving Care, Inc Semi-Private / 1 Bed Room
Belmont Village Senior Living Westwood
SC
AL
IL
MC
Los Angeles (Westwood)
240Yes 50 A198119 73.3% -Belmont Village Westwood Tnnt And Belmont Village LPStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Oakwood Village, Inc.
SC
AL
MC
Auburn
124No 88 A-3117131 48.4% A+Oakwood Village, Inc-
The Avant
SC
AL
IL
MC
Palo Alto (Ventura)
250Yes 82 A29835 76.4% -Wellquest Palo Alto Tenantco, LLC And Wellquest Et AlStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Westgate Villa Assisted Living
SC
AL
HOS
MC
RC
San Jose (West Valley)
60No 67 A+14616 96.7% -Half Moon Bay Holdings, LLCPrivate Rooms / Semi - Private Rooms
Palo Alto Commons
SC
AL
IL
MC
Palo Alto (Ventura)
250Yes 82 A29835 76.4% -Wellquest Palo Alto Tenantco, LLC And Wellquest Et AlStudio / 1 Bed
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Overview of Merrill Gardens at Santa Maria

Highlighting seniors’ needs and aspirations, Merril Gardens at Santa Maria is a respected senior living community situated on the serene grounds of Suey Road, Santa Maria, CA, that offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care. The community features over 200 snug and sophisticated accommodations in various studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans, ensuring seniors experience unmatched comfort and convenience. With a dedicated and highly qualified team delivering top-tier care and assistance, seniors ease their minds and experience a glorious retirement.

Mingle with people from different backgrounds and learn new things through enjoyable events and exciting activities. Treat yourself to a lifetime vacation with the luxurious spaces of Merrill Gardens at Santa Maria. Available at every time of the day, seniors enjoy delicious and healthy meals for dietary satisfaction. Merrill Gardens at Santa Maria is ideal for seniors aiming to optimize their independence while keeping their peace of mind.

Starting Price $3,300/Month

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Overview of Outlook Senior Care

Located in the heart of Auburn Placer, CA is Outlook Senior Care that offers exceptional healthcare and vibrant living since 2012. Through its family-like environment, the residential care facility provides top-tier support and care for conditions such as Parkinson’s disease, dementia, cancer, and hospice care with its reliable, experienced and highly trained team all throughout the phases of their journey. Outlook Senior Care features a six bedroom residential facility that allows individualized services to its residents.

Beyond healthcare, Outlook Senior Care offers a spirited lifestyle through its life enrichment activities such as games, exercise, gardening, arts and crafts, and many more to have more experiences and meet new friends. It also features a gastronomic experience through its personally-tailored meal options to meet preferences through its international food exploration program while accommodating special diets. In Outlook Senior Care, it’s not just about living, it is about flourishing in a place that feels like home.

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Atria Palm Desert

44-300 San Pascual Ave, Palm Desert, CA 92260
Overview of Atria Palm Desert

Indulge in the beauty of Atria Palm Desert, a paradisal senior living community located at San Pascual Avenue, Palm Desert, CA providing assisted living and independent living. With the seniors’ welfare in mind, the community features well-designed floor plans including studio and one-bedroom apartments with balconies, kitchenettes, walk-in closets, and housekeeping services. The community forges meaningful connections with trusted partners to ensure that seniors receive better care plans featuring occupational, physical, and speech therapies.

Atria Palm Desert fosters a warm and welcoming environment, conducting exciting and engaging activities and programs. The community ensures a maintenance-free lifestyle, providing care and assistance 24/7. Prioritizing its residents’ dietary needs and preferences, the community serves different meal options including vegetarian options alongside three chef-prepared healthy meals daily. The pet-friendly community includes a library, a fitness center, a salon and spa, a cognitive learning center, an outdoor dining space and grill, a resident garden, a courtyard, a hot tub, and an outdoor swimming pool for the seniors’ leisure and wellness.

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Overview of Sunrise of Beverly Hills

Sunrise of Beverly Hills sits at 201 N Crescent Dr, in the Golden Triangle area of Beverly Hills. The Walk Score for this area is 97. That means most errands do not need a car.

This is a mid-rise building with 127 beds. It has studio, suite, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom homes. The community has been open for four years.

The community offers both assisted living and memory care. There are many amenities to know about, and pets are welcome here. Transportation services help residents travel farther than walking distance.

Fitness and recreation programs give residents ways to stay active. Housekeeping and personal care handle daily needs. Mental health support, rehab, and short-term respite care are also offered for more medical needs. Meals are made by a chef, not served like typical institutional food. Residents can also enjoy landscaped courtyards without leaving the property.

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center is less than three miles away. This is helpful to know for a community this size. Right now, 84 of the 127 beds are filled, which means occupancy is at 66 percent. James Howland is the administrator for this community.

In California, state inspections for places like this usually focus on staffing and staff training.

Sunrise of Beverly Hills offers a very walkable location, nearby hospital access, and many amenities like fitness, dining, and medical support. This setup often appeals to families who want both convenience and full daily services.

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Overview of Joyful Living

Ideally located near delightful resturants and convenient amenities, Joyful Living is an esteemed community that focuses on assisted living. A compassionate and well-trained team attends to residents’ personal needs and daily living activities, ensuring their comfort and safety. The community has been delivering care since 2005, promising the highest quality of life for its residents.

Elevate your retirement with fun activities and engaging programs tailored to leisure and wellness. The community also actively monitors changes in residents’ conditions and assists with their medication to ensure their well-being. Delightful and healthy meals are served to satisfy nutritional needs and tastes. Make every moment of your later years count with a trusted community caring for their special needs.

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Overview of Belmont Village Senior Living Westwood

Settled in the vibrant city of Los Angeles, CA, Belmont Village Senior Living Westwood is a thriving senior living community, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. The community provides inviting accommodations, ranging from studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments. Featuring their enriching memory care programs, the community ensures residents in various stages of memory loss are given the right care and support with dynamic programming and mental training.

At Belmont Village Senior Living Westwood, residents are invested in and catered to with a professionally managed fitness center offering on-site therapy services, a licensed nurse and well-trained team on-site 24/7. Residents also enjoy carefully crafted menus featuring fresh ingredients and homestyle meals. With planned social activities, a wide array of amenities, and a compassionate care team, the community guarantees residents a thrilling retirement experience.

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Overview of Oakwood Village

Oakwood Village offers assisted living and memory care in Auburn, CA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while allowing a resident to maintain an apartment, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. The two care levels can suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since care can change within the same community rather than requiring a move elsewhere.

Oakwood Village has 124 beds, and Patty Uclaray serves as the administrator. Rehabilitation services are available for residents who need support during recovery. The community also offers Life Enrichment, Spiritual Care, and Culinary Services programs.

A Walk Score of 88 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot. For a resident who no longer drives, nearby shops, pharmacies, or cafes may be reachable independently. Oakwood Village may be a good fit for an older adult who needs assisted living or a secured memory care setting and may later require a different level of support.

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The Avant

4075 El Camino Way, Palo Alto, CA 94306
Overview of The Avant

Set in the serene neighborhood of Palo Alto, CA, The Avant is an inviting senior living community that offers independent living for active and dynamic residents who wish to continue their independent lifestyle. This pet-friendly community offers 44 luxury apartments with a luxurious resort-style atmosphere, inviting common spaces, and top-notch services. Residents enjoy an unmatched living experience with no maintenance or chores to worry about.

In addition to a variety of convenient services such as housekeeping, laundry, and transportation, the community provides residents with a 24/7 emergency call system for a safe and carefree living environment. A talented culinary team is available to provide residents with delicious and nutritious meals. Residents also enjoy access to a plethora of amenities, including a full calendar of vibrant activities, a heated pool, therapeutic spa, a solarium, media room, cozy lounge, a fitness center, Bocce Ball court, and Table Tennis for an active yet relaxing lifestyle.

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Overview of Westgate Villa Assisted Living

Nestled in the peaceful Mayme Avenue, San Jose, CA, Westgate Villa Assisted Living is a blissful senior living community that provides assisted living. With spacious floor plans including a variety of private and semi-private rooms, the community ensures welcoming residences. Live a comfortable and stress-free retirement life within the community grounds.

Westgate Villa Assisted Living promotes a healthy and engaging lifestyle for its residents, providing them with fun enrichment activities and programs. The community also provides hover lifts for individuals who are in need of it and takes care of the bedridden. Serving three meals a day, the community prepares restaurant-style healthy and hearty meals for the residents’ satisfaction. Westgate Villa Assisted Living conducts musical performances, singing exercises, stretching exercises, games, trivia, and fitness activities. 

Contact Westgate Villa Assisted Living

Overview of Palo Alto Commons

Situated in the neighborhood of Palo Alto, CA, Palo Alto Commons is a blissful senior living community that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. A 24-hour care team and licensed nurses are always on standby to attend to residents’ individual needs, including assistance with daily living activities, medication management, and personal care assistance. Residents are provided with a spacious studio, one, and two bedroom apartment for a comfortable living space that fosters a relaxing and restful environment.

The community helps residents live their retirement life to the fullest through its broad array of activities and an abundance of delightful amenities. Residents here benefit from life enrichment programs and various convenient services, including housekeeping, linen services, and scheduled transportation. Amenities, include a fitness center, card room, library, salon, and a fireside lounge that provides relaxing space for gathering with friends or spending some precious time alone.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
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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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