Page 170 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 Devoted Care Services
At Devoted Care Services, we believe aging should never mean leaving the comfort, familiarity, and dignity of home. Proudly serving families in Camarillo and throughout Ventura County, our agency provides compassionate, non-medical in-home care designed to help older adults live safely, comfortably, and independently.
Our highly trained caregivers deliver personalized support tailored to each client’s needs and preferences. Services include personal care assistance, memory care for individuals living with dementia, respite care for family caregivers, post-operative recovery support, and 24-hour care for those who require continuous supervision and assistance. Every care plan is thoughtfully designed to promote safety, independence, and peace of mind for both clients and their families.
Beyond daily assistance, our caregivers focus on enriching quality of life. Clients are encouraged to remain active and socially engaged through companionship, meaningful activities, and supportive routines that nurture emotional well-being. From preparing nutritious meals to assisting with daily living tasks, our team ensures that each client receives attentive, respectful care in the place they feel most comfortable—home.
For families navigating serious illness, our caregivers also work alongside hospice providers to offer compassionate end-of-life support, helping ensure comfort, dignity, and emotional support during this important time.
With a reputation built on reliability, compassion, and professional excellence, Devoted Care Services is honored to be a trusted partner for families seeking exceptional in-home care.
Because you deserve Devoted Care.

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Allbrite Care Inc.

67725 Long Canyon Ln, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92241
Overview of Allbrite Care

Allbrite Care Inc. is an upscale residential care community in Desert Hot Springs, CA, that offers luxurious accommodations and 24-hour care. With its boutique-style home, the community strives to promote an environment where older adults feel at home. Chef-prepared meals, daily activities, and transportation are among the community’s high quality services that aim to maintain residents’ independence without hassles. The community’s dedication to residents’ well-being is well-reflected by it high standards of care and peaceful setting.

Social events, interest programs, and light exercises accompany older adults during their stay to prevent loneliness and promote an active lifetsyle. With its quiet atmosphere and spacious common areas, residents are guaranteed relaxation and comfort. Local amenities and commercial establishments are also easily accessible. This residential care community is a great option for retirement, especially for older adults looking for a home away from home.

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Overview of Solstice Senior Living at Bakersfield

Experience the retirement of your dreams with the outstanding senior living community of Solstice Senior Living at Bakersfield set in the peaceful Westwood Drive, Bakersfield, CA, that specializes in independent living. With meticulously designed and sophisticated accommodations ranging from studio to two-bedroom floor plans, the community ensure seniors enjoy unrivaled comfort and convenience. Solstice Senior Living at Bakersfield prides itself on a kind and compassionate team that delivers top-notch care and assistance for seniors to thrive and live to their potential.

Mingle with friends and enrich your golden years through enjoyable activities and engaging programs. Feel your best with delightful and healthy meals that satisfy dietary requirements and tastes. Solstice Senior Living at Bakersfield is great for relaxation and safety with its beautiful campus filled with incredible amenities and friendly spaces.

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Overview of Bliss Assisted Living & Memory Care

Bliss Assisted Living & Memory Care is an 85-bed nursing home located on L Avenue in National City, California, operated by Bliss Assisted Living & Memory Care Inc. Administrated by Megan Amey, the home is set in a highly walkable neighborhood where most errands can be finished on foot, so it’s convenient for families wanting to visit frequently or run nearby appointments. The community delivers care for older adults with a robust emphasis on dementia and Alzheimer’s support.

The home is staffed 24/7 with licensed nurses on duty at all times, supported by CNAs and medication aides. This continuous nursing presence means residents have access to professional oversight and medication management nonstop. The facility offers rehabilitation services for post-hospital recovery, along with respite and hospice care for families traversing transitions or end-of-life needs. Everyday care includes help with bathing, grooming, and dressing, incontinence management, and specialized diabetic care. Routinary are blood pressure monitoring and other basic health checks.

On top of clinical support, Bliss Assisted Living & Memory Care brings in-house resources that decrease trips off campus. A staff physician visits monthly, an on-call doctor is available, and podiatry and beautician services are present on-site. Medical appointment transportation is provided for any needed outpatient care. Medication management ensures prescriptions are administered safely and on time. Daily life is built around home-cooked meals, with three meals and snacks provided fresh per day. The home also supports residents’ spiritual and social needs through religious services, monthly outings, and daily activities that provide structure and engagement to the week. Housekeeping and linen services handle the home-care details so families can spend energy on visits and connection instead of logistics.

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Overview of Aegis Living San Rafael

A skilled nursing home on Mission Avenue in the heart of San Rafael, Aegis Living San Rafael caters to residents who need short-term rehabilitation and longer-term nursing care. It’s operated by Aegis Senior Communities Llc, administered by Rabah Abusbaitan. The 98-bed community accommodates an array of care needs, from light assisted living to transitional care and hospice support. The starting price is $6,997 monthly.

Aegis Living San Rafael provides rehabilitation services, respite care, and continuous 24-hour staffing. Its programs include transitional care for those stepping down from hospital acute care, light assisted living for residents needing some daily support, and hospice for those in end-of-life care. This mix of offerings makes it a practical choice for families managing complex care situations that may change over time. Daily life centers on chef-prepared meals served throughout the day with fresh, seasonal ingredients, indicating an approach to nutrition that transcends standard institutional fare. The community offers over 200 activities monthly, including fitness classes, clubs, and social gatherings, supplying residents and families a sense of the social rhythm and options available. A spa and hair salon, on-site therapy services, family liaison programs, wellness initiatives, and dining options are among the amenities for residents and visiting family members. Located in San Rafael’s accessible downtown area, the home rates 71 on the Walk Score, so most errands are manageable on foot and essentials are within a short walk. That makes it uncomplicated for visiting families wanting to explore the neighborhood and for residents who enjoy walking and street-level activity.

A tour can give families evaluating the home an idea of how the daily programming and amenities fit with their loved one’s needs and interests.

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Overview of Meridian at Chino
Meridian at Chino is a senior living community in Chino, California. It offers Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Respite Care. The community provides a personalized approach to care with a focus on dignity and respect.

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Overview of Leisure Garden Senior Assisted Living Facility

Leisure Garden Senior Assisted Living Facility is a 157-bed assisted living and memory care community operated by Maxicare Senior Home, LLC at 44523 15th Street West in Lancaster, California. Licensed by the California Department of Social Services in December 2020, the community is situated within walking distance of Lancaster’s city center in Los Angeles County.

Five years of California DSS data show 49 citations and 79 complaints, 390 percent and 464 percent above the respective state averages, across 113 oversight visits, 84 of which were driven by complaint. The composite inspection score is below the state benchmark of 70. Families seeking additional detail can review the full inspection record on the Inspection Reports page.

Assisted living, memory care, and respite care, with full board meals, nutritional counseling, housekeeping, laundry, and a garden for resident use are among the offerings.

The community is built for assisted living and memory care residents in the Antelope Valley area of Los Angeles County. Families who need more details can review the full inspection record on the Inspection Reports page.

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Overview of Living Grace Assisted Living and Memory Care

Licensed in April 2025 by the California Department of Social Services, Living Grace Assisted Living and Memory Care is an owner-operated 88-bed assisted living and memory care community at 1960 West Lowell Avenue in Tracy, California. The community sits less than a mile from Tracy’s city center in San Joaquin County.

The inspection record covers approximately one year. Nine oversight visits were logged between April 2025 and February 2026, with zero citations and four complaints, 71 percent below California’s average of roughly 14. The composite inspection score is above the state benchmark of 70. As with all newly licensed facilities, the record is early-stage; formal routine inspections have not yet been conducted.

Amenities include a movie theater, library, salon, and private dining room. Religious services are available. The community offers a specialized, secured memory care program alongside assisted living. More features span 24-hour staffing, rehabilitation services, and respite care.

A newly opened, owner-operated community in Tracy, Living Grace fits older adults in San Joaquin County who need assisted living or memory care.

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Overview of Western Assemblies Home

Western Assemblies Home is a 36-bed faith-based residential care home that has been operating for 32 years under Western Assemblies Home, Inc. The community specifically serves older adults who have been part of a Plymouth Brethren assembly, creating a small, communal environment where spiritual practices and daily care are integrated. Financially and operationally structured for residential support, the facility provides around-the-clock staffing, three daily meals, housekeeping, and local transportation. The property sits in a residential neighborhood about five miles from the downtown core, where the surrounding layout is mostly car-dependent for everyday travel and errands.

Routine personal assistance is paired with on-site church services from a local assembly to shape the everyday calendar. When checking the California Department of Social Services files, state regulatory records reveal an exceptionally quiet and stable history across the past four years. Inspectors have logged minimal activity during this timeframe, meaning the property holds a clean record with zero severe violations or state enforcement interventions.

Families seeking an established Plymouth Brethren care environment in the region can use these state reports to verify the home’s long-term history. The public records point to a small, low-stress building that offers consistent religious programming and a solid safety record, lacking the institutional atmosphere of a giant healthcare facility.

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Overview of Greenwood Assisted Living
Greenwood Assisted Living is located in San Rafael, CA. It offers assisted living and memory care services, including dementia and Alzheimer's care, medication management, and daily social activities. The facility emphasizes personalized care plans and a supportive community environment.

Contact Greenwood Assisted Living

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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