Page 166 of Best Senior Care in California

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 2,083 senior care communities in CA using CA Dept. of Social Services (CDSS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank senior care in CA
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2,083 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: 104The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in California. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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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 to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Harrison Villa of Mt. San Antonio Gardens
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Pomona
520
Facility 520
CA AVG 104
Rank #16 / 1644
No
45
Facility 45
CA AVG 57
Rank #1470 / 2087
94
Facility 94
CA AVG 81
Rank #185 / 1400
12
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #442 / 1386
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1159
33
Facility 33
CA AVG 13
Rank #92 / 1497
84.0% -Congregational Homes, IncorporatedStudio
Carlsbad By The Sea Care Center
SC
NH
SNF
Carlsbad (Carlsbad Village)
224
Facility 224
CA AVG 104
Rank #116 / 1644
No
96
Facility 96
CA AVG 57
Rank #43 / 2087
94
Facility 94
CA AVG 81
Rank #185 / 1400
83-
31
Facility 31
CA AVG 13
Rank #123 / 1497
84.8% A+Front Porch Communities And Services-
Vi at La Jolla Village
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
San Diego (University City)
783
Facility 783
CA AVG 104
Rank #5 / 1644
No
88
Facility 88
CA AVG 57
Rank #218 / 2087
84
Facility 84
CA AVG 81
Rank #731 / 1400
29
17
Facility 17
CA AVG 13
Rank #1055 / 1386
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1159
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 13
Rank #159 / 1497
69.3% -Ccw La Jolla LLC, Cc La Jolla LLC, And Classic Res MgmtSuite / Penthouse / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Vi at Palo Alto
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Palo Alto
876
Facility 876
CA AVG 104
Rank #1 / 1644
No
80
Facility 80
CA AVG 57
Rank #416 / 2087
90
Facility 90
CA AVG 81
Rank #398 / 1400
20
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 13
Rank #845 / 1386
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1159
21
Facility 21
CA AVG 13
Rank #337 / 1497
73.1% -Cc Palo Alto LLC And Classic Res. Mgmt. Ltd. Partner1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
The Reutlinger Community
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Danville
120
Facility 120
CA AVG 104
Rank #560 / 1644
No
30
Facility 30
CA AVG 57
Rank #1715 / 2087
86
Facility 86
CA AVG 81
Rank #631 / 1400
22
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 13
Rank #884 / 1386
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #413 / 1159
26
Facility 26
CA AVG 13
Rank #217 / 1497
65.0% A+Reutlinger Community, The And Eskaton Properties IncStudio / 1 Bed
OakView Health Center
SC
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Thousand Oaks (Mountclef Village)
63
Facility 63
CA AVG 104
Rank #1055 / 1644
No
20
Facility 20
CA AVG 57
Rank #1841 / 2087
89
Facility 89
CA AVG 81
Rank #461 / 1400
7
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #526 / 1386
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #599 / 1159
18
Facility 18
CA AVG 13
Rank #431 / 1497
79.4% A+Oakview Hc LLCPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms
Covenant Living at the Samarkand
SC
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Santa Barbara (Samarkand)
379
Facility 379
CA AVG 104
Rank #31 / 1644
No
50
Facility 50
CA AVG 57
Rank #1343 / 2087
90
Facility 90
CA AVG 81
Rank #398 / 1400
6
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #210 / 1386
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #599 / 1159
33
Facility 33
CA AVG 13
Rank #92 / 1497
85.2% A+Covenant Living West-
Canterbury Woods
SC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Pacific Grove
190
Facility 190
CA AVG 104
Rank #180 / 1644
Yes
81
Facility 81
CA AVG 57
Rank #383 / 2087
91
Facility 91
CA AVG 81
Rank #355 / 1400
9
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #325 / 1386
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #413 / 1159
42
Facility 42
CA AVG 13
Rank #34 / 1497
72.6% A+Front Porch Communities And Services1 Bed / 2 Bed
Ridgeview Health Center
SC
AL
MC
NH
SNF
San Diego (Scripps Ranch)
68
Facility 68
CA AVG 104
Rank #1011 / 1644
No
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 57
Rank #1941 / 2087
92
Facility 92
CA AVG 81
Rank #308 / 1400
17
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #325 / 1386
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1159
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #1111 / 1497
85.3% -Crestview Hc LLC-
The Terraces at San Joaquin Gardens a CCRC
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Fresno
652
Facility 652
CA AVG 104
Rank #9 / 1644
Yes
57
Facility 57
CA AVG 57
Rank #1155 / 2087
88
Facility 88
CA AVG 81
Rank #513 / 1400
4
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #526 / 1386
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #599 / 1159
32
Facility 32
CA AVG 13
Rank #108 / 1497
57.2% A+Humangood & Humangood Norcal & Humangood Fresno-
Webster House
SC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Palo Alto (Crescent Park)
54
Facility 54
CA AVG 104
Rank #1114 / 1644
Yes
90
Facility 90
CA AVG 57
Rank #171 / 2087
94
Facility 94
CA AVG 81
Rank #185 / 1400
7
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1386
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1159
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 13
Rank #615 / 1497
90.7% -Front Porch Communities And Services1 Bed / 2 Bed
O‘Connor Woods
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Stockton (Sherwood Manor)
499
Facility 499
CA AVG 104
Rank #23 / 1644
Yes
22
Facility 22
CA AVG 57
Rank #1821 / 2087
94
Facility 94
CA AVG 81
Rank #185 / 1400
11
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #325 / 1386
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1159
34
Facility 34
CA AVG 13
Rank #82 / 1497
0-O'connor Woods HousingStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
University Retirement Community
SC
AL
HC
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Davis (West Davis)
500
Facility 500
CA AVG 104
Rank #22 / 1644
No
54
Facility 54
CA AVG 57
Rank #1240 / 2087
91
Facility 91
CA AVG 81
Rank #355 / 1400
12
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #526 / 1386
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #413 / 1159
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 13
Rank #159 / 1497
0-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 104
Rank #27 / 1644
Yes
24
Facility 24
CA AVG 57
Rank #1793 / 2087
91
Facility 91
CA AVG 81
Rank #355 / 1400
14
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #758 / 1386
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1159
41
Facility 41
CA AVG 13
Rank #38 / 1497
54.1% -California Home For The Aged IncStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Spring Lake Village
SC
NH
AL
IL
MC
Santa Rosa (Melita)
679
Facility 679
CA AVG 104
Rank #8 / 1644
Yes
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 57
Rank #1921 / 2087
88
Facility 88
CA AVG 81
Rank #513 / 1400
13
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #651 / 1386
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #599 / 1159
39
Facility 39
CA AVG 13
Rank #45 / 1497
0A+Front Porch Communities And Services1 Bed / 2 Bed
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Overview of Villa Las Palmas Healthcare Center

Perfectly set in the serene neighborhood of El Cajon, CA, Villa Las Palmas Healthcare Center is committed to improving seniors’ quality of life with skilled nursing and rehabilitation services. The community strives to meet seniors’ special needs and aspirations with top-notch care and assistance from a team of compassionate and highly trained professionals 24/7. Seniors enjoy a worry-free lifestyle knowing a trusted community has their backs.

Featuring a wide array of incredible amenities, the community encourages residents to interact with their surroundings and live an active lifestyle. Moreover, visiting family and friends can enjoy the refreshing breeze in the community’s beautiful courtyards. Villa Las Palmas Healthcare Center goes above and beyond to create a safe place where seniors flourish and live their lives to the fullest.

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Overview of East Bay Post-Acute Healthcare Center

East Bay Post-Acute Healthcare Center is a distinguished community located near several medical and healthcare providers on Lake Chabot Road, Castro Valley, CA, that provides nursing care. With top-notch care and assistance around the clock, residents keep peace of mind and gain meaningful experiences in their later years. The community also features an extensive array of amenities and cozy spaces, ensuring residents can easily adapt to their surroundings.

Dedicated to improving residents’ well-being, the community also conducts stimulating programs and engaging events to keep them happy and active. Here, residents have the finest dining experience with delicious and healthy meals that cater to dietary needs and preferences. The community also provides complex wound care and hospice services to meet residents’ ever-changing needs. Residents can rest assured of living their golden years without worries, with the community’s comprehensive care and purposely designed amenities.

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Overview of Maple Manor

Continuously operating for 38 years, Maple Manor is a 31-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility owned and operated by the Djukic family at 1744 So. Maple in Escondido, San Diego County, California. The facility has been licensed by the California Department of Public Health since October 1987. Services include physician-directed skilled nursing, subacute care, rehabilitation, memory care with specialized dementia staffing, and 24-hour on-site coverage, with Medicare accepted.

Six years of California inspection data show zero citations across six visits, against a state average of 10, and one complaint logged over the period, 93 percent below California’s average of 13. The composite inspection score is above California’s benchmark of 70. Aligned with the state average frequency, routine inspections have run annually since 2020.

Maple Manor fits residents who seek skilled nursing, post-acute rehabilitation, or memory care in a small, long-established, family-operated setting in Escondido.

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Overview of Olivera Senior Apartments

Olivera Senior Apartments is a senior living community located in Pomona, CA, serving seniors who are aged 62 years and above. This senior living community offers one and two bedroom accommodations featuring spacious bedrooms and living areas, private bathrooms and kitchen. Bigger rooms also feature walk-in closets, bigger kitchen and dining area, and patios/balconies. 

Residents of Olivera Senior Apartments are also provided services and access to different amenities such as the laundry facilities on each floor, community room with full kitchen, computer lab, a community garden, and dog park.

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Overview of Del Monte Assisted Living

Del Monte Assisted Living, is a senior living community located in the heart of the beautiful busy city of Stockton, CA. They offer a variety of services to their senior residents such as assisted living, memory care services, respite care, and hospice services. A typical day at Del Monte Assisted Living consists of the residents freedom to choose; whether it’s meals, exercise, or activities to do for the day. Such freedom is given, to ensure that residents do not lose their sense of individuality, a key factor in keeping the seniors happy and comfortable.

The residents of Del Monte Assisted Living are also able to enjoy a number of amenities and services this facility offers such as fine dining experience, medication management , 24/7 care and supervision, housekeeping and laundry services, and grooming services to ensure everyone always looks and feels their best self. They also curate programs specifically designed to ensure that residents are engaged and physically and mentally active and healthy. 

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Overview of The Magnolia at Highland Senior Apartments

Located in the Shirrells neighborhood of San Bernardino, California, The Magnolia at Highland Senior Apartments is an independent living community about 3.5 miles from downtown. Dignity Health’s Community Hospital of San Bernardino is only a few tenths of a mile away, keeping hospital care within easy reach if residents need it. The community is smoke-free, pet-friendly, and offers controlled access for added security and peace of mind.

Residents can choose from one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments ranging from about 589 to 971 square feet. Every apartment includes a fully equipped kitchen, private bathroom, living area, and a patio or balcony. These features give residents the comfort and independence of a private home while enjoying the benefits of a maintained community.

Residents can gather in shared common areas and barbecue spaces designed for socializing. The community also takes care of maintenance and gardening, so residents can spend less time on upkeep. Social and educational activities are held regularly for residents who want to stay active and connected with neighbors.

The area has a Walk Score of 56, which is moderately walkable. Some errands can be completed on foot, but other trips require driving. Families comparing independent living communities may find the combination of nearby hospital care and moderate walkability useful when considering daily convenience.

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Overview of Vintage at Kendall Apartments | Affordable Senior Apartments 55+

Experience a blissful retirement at Vintage at Kendall Apartments, an astounding 55+ community in San Bernardino, CA, offering independent living. Purposely built and spacious accommodations are available in a vibrant and welcoming environment, ensuring residents feel a sense of belonging during their stay. The community also handles the maintenance and management, so residents can focus on the things they truly enjoy.

With plenty of state-of-the-art amenities, including a recreation room, a spa, a business center, a pool, and a clubhouse, residents will not run out of things to do for recreation and wellness. Residents can easily access necessities and dining options with delightful restaurants nearby. The community is great for those looking to live independently in their golden years, especially with its dedicated services and friendly setting.

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Overview of The Palms at La Quinta – Gracious Retirement Living

Ideally situated near a hospital and serene parks in La Quinta, CA, The Palms at La Quinta is an astounding community that offers independent living. The community features 30 beautifully designed studio, one-, and two-bedroom floor plans, perfect for comfort and convenience. With the community’s cheery and welcoming environment, residents will surely have the finest retirement experience.

Meet different people and gain meaningful experiences with the community’s full slate of engaging activities and stimulating programs. The community also collaborates with Lively from Best Buy Health, utilizing state-of-the-art devices for residents’ safety. Enjoy hassle-free dining with nutritious and delicious meals satisfying dietary needs and preferences. Live every moment of your best years doing the things you love surrounded by the community’s beautiful amenities.

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Overview of Healthwise Home Care Solutions

Established in 2003, Healthwise Home Care Solutions, Inc. is a distinguished home health provider committed to delivering exceptional care tailored to clients’ needs. Proudly serving Ventura County in California, this agency holds accreditation from The Joint Commission and is an esteemed member of the California Association for Health Services at Home (CAHSAH), the Ventura County Home Care Association (VCHCA), and the Ventura County Medical Association (VCMA).

Healthwise Home Care Solutions, Inc. specializes in offering individualized attention and care, enabling clients to stay in the comfort of their own homes during illness or recovery. Recognizing the importance of home health care, the agency provides a range of Client Care Services, including Skilled Nursing, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, and comprehensive Client and Family Education Training. Their dedication extends to serving neighbors in Ventura County, ensuring that each client receives the highest personalized care.

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Desire Home Care

3742 Tibbetts St #202, Riverside, CA 92506
Overview of Desire Home Care

Desire Home Care is an outstanding home care provider, serving the care needs of residents in Riverside, CA. With the help of their 24/7 caregivers and clinicians, this home care provider ensures residents comfortably age in the comfort of their residences. They offer personalized care plans which may include basic assistance with daily activities, medical services, and nursing care.

Understanding how demanding caregiving can be, Desire Home Care also offers respite care to provide family caregivers their much-deserved break. Through personalized care and one-on-one assistance, residents are guaranteed to remain safely in their residences without worries. With Desire Home Care, you can enjoy your peace knowing that your loved one is in great hands.

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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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