Page 16 of Best Senior Care in California

Overview of Merrill Gardens at Santa Maria

Merrill Gardens at Santa Maria offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care in Santa Maria, CA. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication management. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

The combination of care types may be a good fit for a resident whose needs may grow over time, since different levels of care are available within the same community. Housing options include studios, one bedroom apartments, and two bedroom apartments, giving a resident a private studio or room for a companion or couple. With 330 beds, the community has more residents and staff than a smaller community and offers more programming.

The starting price is $3,300 per month. That identifies the entry point for pricing rather than a single rate for every care need. A swimming pool gives residents an on site place to swim, and the wellness program offers a structured health related activity. Pets are allowed, so residents may keep a pet while living at the community. Michael Easbey serves as the administrator.

Starting Price $3,300/Month Info Pricing updated on March 13th, 2026

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Overview of Outlook Senior Care

Outlook Senior Care in Auburn, CA, offers assisted living, residential care, and hospice support within a homelike setting. Assisted living assists residents with daily tasks, while residential care provides full-time housing accompanied by personalized oversight. Hospice care delivers specialized assistance for individuals facing end-of-life conditions, dementia, Parkinson’s disease, or cancer.

Established in 2012, the six-bed care home consist of private bedrooms with bathrooms. Shared indoor living areas include a main living room alongside a dining space, while outdoor amenities feature garden spaces, walkways, and waterfalls. Activity offerings span games, exercise classes, arts and crafts, gardening, and live musical entertainment. Special dietary requests are accommodated, and complementary wellness programs include aroma therapy and sound therapy.

Private pay arrangements serve as the primary payment method. Located in a residential area of Auburn, daily travel for appointments or off-site errands generally requires personal or arranged transport.

Families exploring small-group assisted living or specialized hospice care can contact the management team to inquire about room openings or schedule a visit.

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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.

Starting Price $9,728/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

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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

The Avant offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Palo Alto, California. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while a resident maintains an apartment; Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care; Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Having all three care levels in one community can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time without requiring a move elsewhere.

The Avant has 250 beds, making it a larger community with more residents and staff. Studio, one bedroom, and two bedroom homes accommodate both single residents and couples moving together. In the Ventura neighborhood, the community has a Walk Score of 82, so the area is very walkable and most errands can be done on foot. A resident who no longer drives can still reach nearby shops, a pharmacy, or cafes independently, and pets are allowed. Li Li serves as the administrator, and the community is operated by Wellquest Palo Alto Tenantco and Wellquest Et Al.

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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. 

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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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Rankings on this page follow the same method as page 1: see how we rank these communities.

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: 74The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in California. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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