Page 168 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 Vista Montana Senior Living

Operated by Vista Montana Senior Living, Inc, Vista Montana Senior Living is an assisted living community in Hemet, California. It accommodates 120 residents and has been operating for 11 years, establishing itself as a stable option in the local senior living market. It sits in a really walkable neighborhood with a Walk Score of 77, where most errands can be finished on foot. It’s then convenient for residents and visiting family members.

The community offers 24-hour staffing with licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants, supported by an Assisted Living Waiver Program that helps occupants access care services. Daily life centers around chef-prepared meals served restaurant-style, letting residents enjoy dining with more variety and care than typical assisted living settings. While maintaining quality standards, the kitchen handles different preferences. Residents participate in a full calendar of social activities and outings: games, themed events, and regular community outings, keeping daily life engaging and connected. Pet-friendly policies let residents bring animal companions, which many find vital for emotional well-being. The community spotlights comfort with amenities like weekly housekeeping service, local transportation for appointments or outings, and free direct TV in each room. The park-like setting provides a peaceful environment, and the attractive dining room is a gathering place for residents and guests.

With live entertainment and sociability focus, Vista Montana Senior Living develops a lifestyle rather than a mere care setting, ideal for older adults seeking independence with support nearby.

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Overview of Whispering Pines Inn

Operated and administrated by Charles and Mae Park, Whispering Pines Inn is a 36-bed assisted living community serving seniors for 23 years. It specializes in care for those with dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, and Parkinson’s disease. That focus on memory and neurological care makes it a grounded choice for families looking for a place with staff and programs tailored around these conditions.

The community provides 24-hour staffing and offers rehabilitation services and respite care, giving it flexibility to cater to occupants with varying care needs. Daily support includes personal assistance, nursing care services when needed, and activity programs. Residents can access transportation with a wheelchair-accessible van and personal escort to medical appointments, helping ease their mobility and family members’ ability to visit. Practical amenities include a weekly beauty salon and manicure services, along with 24/7 video surveillance monitoring, which many families find reassuring. The car-dependent community has a Walk Score of 14, reflecting its location in an area where most errands require a vehicle instead of being within walking distance.

Over a five-year period, state inspections have been conducted.

Families touring Whispering Pines Inn will want to inquire about how ongoing care protocols and training for specialized programs are managed.

Contact Whispering Pines Inn, LLC

Overview of Sunrise at Fair Oaks

Offering assisted living and memory care services, Sunrise at Fair Oaks is one of the best senior living facilities in the city. Contributing to recognizing the community’s overall excellent service and caregiving, residents feel at home due to the exceptional respect the staff has shown with a welcoming approach. Life at the Sunrise at Fair Oaks offers the opportunity and inspiration branded as a Sunrise lifestyle.

The senior living community’s services and amenities include activities and programs that promote a continuum of growth and meaningful experiences that cultivate their golden years– weekly housekeeping and laundry, outings and activities, daily delicious and nutritious meals, specialized memory care training programs, short-term stays, and hospice care plans.

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Overview of Cherokee Retirement Home

Maintain your independence as you age at Cherokee Retirement Home, a reliable senior living community in San Joaquin County, Stockton, CA, offering compassionate assisted living services. The community makes sure residents are always well-cared for with a team of caregivers available 24/7 to offer assistance with personal care, medication management, and more. Here, residents stay in spacious and comfortable accommodations designed to foster a home-like environment.

There are no dull moments with a plethora of fun activities, and events conducted by the community. Residents get the sustenance and nourishment they need for healthy living with delicious and nutritious home-cooked meals served daily. Here, residents are guaranteed to thrive with high-quality home health care services, an invigorating calendar of activities, and a friendly environment that fosters happiness and meaningful connections.

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Overview of The Carlotta
The Springs Healthcare Center at The Carlotta is a skilled nursing facility located in Palm Desert, California. It offers personalized rehabilitation plans and is surrounded by various amenities, including Assisted Living and Independent Living. The facility has received a 5-star overall rating from Medicare.

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Overview of Del Rosa Villa Post Acute

Del Rosa Villa Post Acute, located in San Bernardino, CA, is a CMS 5-star rated skilled nursing facility that offers high quality care and medical services to its residents. Their 99 bed facility provides the residents with 24/7 medical care that is personalized depending on the residents’ needs. Their services include skilled nursing care, rehabilitative care, occupational, physical, and speech therapy, as well as nutrition services among others.

Del Rosa Villa also values the residents’ need for socialization and entertainment, providing stimulating activities that help boost their cognitive and physical functioning, and promote overall fitness. They also take care of the residents safety within the facility, through assistance with daily living activities as needed, as well as regular housekeeping and laundry, for sanitation and health security.

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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 Mountain View Center
Mountain View Center is a skilled nursing facility located in Rutland, Vermont. It offers post-hospital rehabilitation, long-term care, and respite care services, along with specialized cardiac management. The center is recognized for its quality care and has received several awards for excellence.

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Overview of Comfort Keepers – San Diego

Comfort Keepers is a well-known home care service provider in San Diego, California, dedicated to offering compassionate in-home care to seniors in the comfort of their homes. Comfort Keepers understands the emotional and physical challenges they have daily. They comprehensively address the family’s care needs. Their team of dedicated professionals provides essential care for your loved one and offers unwavering emotional and moral support to the family during this time.
Comfort Keepers home care experts ensure your loved one’s physical, emotional, and spiritual needs are satisfied and met with the utmost attention and sensitivity. They offer services like bathing, dressing, toileting assistance, laundry, and food preparation, focusing on enhancing your loved one’s comfort and dignity during their day-to-day life. Even after a loved one’s passing, Comfort Keepers remains committed to supporting and assisting families as they navigate the grieving process. With Comfort Keepers, you can find solace and comfort during this challenging journey, making the most of your time together.

Contact Comfort Keepers – San Diego

Oyuna Hospice, Inc.

5067 N Mariposa St Ste 104, Fresno, CA 93710
Overview of Oyuna Hospice

Maintain dignity in your later years with Oyuna Hospice, Inc., a dedicated community in Fresno, CA, that offers hospice care. With different levels of care, including routine home care, respite care, continuous care, and inpatient care, older adults receive the highest quality of care for their life-limiting conditions whenever necessary. The community promotes a nurturing and welcoming environment for older adults to ease their worries and live with purpose during their later years.

Working closely with attending physicians, the community ensures that older adults receive the right medical care to ease their pain. Through grief counseling, family members receive support to help them cope during this difficult time of their lives. Live your later years without worries, accompanied by the community’s genuine care and dedicated services.

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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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