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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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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 Coral Oaks Care Living

Serving seniors needing daily activities support while maintaining independence, Coral Oaks Care Living is an assisted living community in Los Angeles County, California. Operating for 11 years, the 84-bed facility brings established experience in senior care to the region.

The community focuses on maintaining residents’ life quality via daily conveniences and attention to individual needs. Meals are prepared fresh daily with three nutritious home-cooked meals served to residents, with accommodations to special dietary requirements. Activities are selected to match each resident’s cognitive and physical abilities, ensuring engagement is meaningful and appropriate. Daily life here includes practical support services: housekeeping, laundry, and transportation, along with an on-site salon. The facility’s location in an average walkable neighborhood (Walk Score 56) offers a blend of residential calm and accessibility to nearby amenities and errands. It marks celebrations with occupants, including holiday and birthday events that build connection and meaning in the everyday rhythm.

Over the past five years, state inspections have provided a record of the facility’s compliance with California care standards.

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Overview of Citrus Hills Assisted Living

Citrus Hills Assisted Living is a 95-bed nursing home operated by Prospect Senior Living, Inc on South Prospect Street in Orange, California. With 11 years of serving the community, the home is found in a car-dependent area where most everyday errands and appointments need a vehicle.

The home welcomes pets, allowing residents to be with their animals during their stay. Daily support has respite care services for those needing short-term skilled care, with the community offering guest suites for visiting family members. Residents can spend time in outdoor areas, and housekeeping services support daily living.

Over the past five years, state inspections have been conducted routinely, with the latest inspection on file from May 2026.

For families wanting to learn more regarding room options, dining, admission procedures, staffing, or detailed care services, an on-site tour is the best method to see how the home operates and the look of daily life for residents.

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Overview of Grace Retirement Village

Operated by Grace Retirement Village, Inc., Grace Retirement Village is a 340-bed continuing care community in La Habra, California, under administrator Michelle Song. Licensed in Orange County as a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly since February 2022, the community offers independent living, assisted living, and rehabilitation services to residents 55 and older. 24-hour staffing and a doctor on staff are available. Accepted are Medicare and Medicaid.

The state inspection record since licensing shows 83 total citations across 4 years, roughly eight times California’s RCFE average of 10. Complaints have run similarly elevated at 39 filed against a 14 statewide norm, with 42 complaint-driven visits compared to California’s 13 average. No fines are on record through the latest inspection in April 2026.

Services include rehabilitation, 24-hour staffing, and on-site physician coverage, plus assisted and independent living programs.

The community’s size and continuum of care, independent living through rehabilitation, suit residents in Orange County who need one campus that accommodates changing care needs over time.

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Overview of Bethany Home Senior Living

A 58-bed nursing home in Livermore, California, Bethany Home Senior Living, on East Avenue has an excellent walkability (Walk Score 98). Operated by Bethany Homes Senior Living, LLC and administrated by Rachell Paniagua, the home has five years of operation. It’s built around skilled nursing care and rehabilitation services, supported by 24-hour professional staff and assistance.

Equipped with private rooms for all residents, the community offers an on-site therapy program spanning physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy. Such services support both short-term rehabilitation following hospitalization and longer-term skilled care. Transportation exists for residents and visiting families, and the surrounding neighborhood is walkable, making it convenient for those depending on transit or visiting regularly. Daily support includes three nutritious meals each day, an on-site beauty and barber shop, and a structured activities program. The home also delivers spiritual care via Wednesday worship services and on-site chaplain services, which can be impactful for residents and families who seek faith-centered support.

The setting is built to be friendly, safe, and secure, with professional staff available 24/7. Families considering the home can schedule a visit to see the private rooms, tour the therapy facilities, and acquire a sense of the daily feel and care routines.

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Overview of Pasadena Villa Senior Living

Licensed since 2020, Pasadena Villa Senior Living is a 97-bed assisted living and memory care community at 1811 N. Raymond Avenue in Pasadena, California. Respite care is available. Operated by Pasadena Villa, Inc., under administrator Michael Murphy, the community serves residents in Los Angeles County.

The complaint record defines the inspection history. Since 2021, 146 complaints have been filed, 29.2 annually against a 2.8 California average, producing 154 complaint visits compared to a state average of 13. Total citations sit at 91 against California’s average of 10, with all citation activity driven by complaint investigations; citations per routine inspection run 0.5, 85 percent below state average. The latest inspection was May 2026.

Serving residents in San Gabriel Valley which is 1.4 miles from the city center, the facility is geared toward assisted living and memory care in Pasadena.

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Overview of Savant of Tarzana

With starting prices at $3,600 monthly and licensed in April 2023, Savant of Tarzana is a 176-bed assisted living and memory care community at 5711 Reseda Boulevard in Tarzana, California. It’s operated by Summit Tarzana Operations, LLC under administrator Narine Mertkhanyan. The community serves residents in Los Angeles County with 24-hour staffing, respite care, and chef-prepared dining.

The complaint record is the defining signal in the inspection data. Since licensing, 43 complaints have been filed, 14.3 per year against California’s 4.7 average, generating 60 complaint visits compared to a 13 state average. Routine inspections tell a different story: citations per standard inspection run 0.2 against a 3.3 California average, and no serious citations appear on record. Total citations stand at 13 versus a California average of 10. The latest inspection was May 2026.

A movie theater, fitness center, gardening spaces, and chef-prepared meals with an evolving menu are among the amenities. The campus is walkable, with most services accessible on foot from Reseda Boulevard.

With a 68-day average stay duration and current availability, Savant of Tarzana in the San Fernando Valley is oriented toward short-term assisted living and post-acute stays.

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Overview of Briones Family Home Care LLC II

Curate a retirement life as unique as yours with Briones Family Home Care LLC II, a reliable community in Stockton, CA for assisted living. With daily assistance for activities like personal care, medication management, and meal preparation, residents can focus on living the life they want. The community’s care team also offers general supervision to ensure residents are safe and well-cared for at all times.

Caregivers here receive continuous education to ensure they are up to date with the best care practices to better serve residents’ needs. Apart from reliable care, residents are offered a schedule filled with fun and stimulating activities for their enjoyment. With delicious and wholesome meals served daily, residents are always filled with energy to stay active.

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Overview of Oakwood Memory & Senior Care

Oakwood Memory & Senior Care is a 30-bed assisted living and memory care community at 1025 Oakwood Avenue in Vallejo, California, operated by Mahawar Care, LLC under administrator Reynaldo Gutierrez. Licensed since 2016, Oakwood Memory & Senior Care serves residents in Solano County with rehabilitation services, respite care, and 24-hour staffing. The community is wheelchair accessible with a secured entry.

The inspection record is near the California average. Since 2021, Oakwood Memory & Senior Care logged 11 total citations, marginally above the California average of 10, with 11 complaints below the state average of 14 and complaint visits at 6 against a California average of 13. Citations per routine inspection run 0.8 versus a state average of 3.3. No serious citations appear on record. ALM’s composite score is 73 out of 100 (C), three points above the California nursing home benchmark of 70 (C−). The most recent inspection was April 2026.

Individual climate controls exist in each unit. Amenities include private balconies or patios, restaurant-style dining, church services, and organized social outings.

For older adults seeking assisted living or memory care in a smaller, established community in Vallejo, the facility is ideal. Oakwood Memory & Senior Care has below-average complaint activity and a full suite of daily services serving residents in the North Bay.

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Overview of The Preserve at Woodland Hills Assisted Living & Memory Care

Providing top-tier care across Los Angeles, CA, the Preserve at Woodland Hills is a paradisal senior living community that focuses on assisted living and memory care. The community features an award-winning Spark research-based program, that ensures the residents feel needed and stay productive. Furthermore, the program highlights four fundamental needs such as social, skills-focused, procedural memory, and progression and goal setting. A beautiful and serene residence where seniors may spend their meaningful time.

The Preserve at Woodland Hills offers pleasing and spacious apartments with a range of floor plans including private rooms with private baths and private bedrooms with shared baths. The community serves special delicacies and gourmet dining that satisfy residents’ cravings. With the residents’ enjoyment and wellness in mind, the Preserve at Woodland Hills amenities include activity rooms, outdoor patios, relaxing walkways, a movie theater, and a grand piano.

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Overview of Rossmoor Post Acute

Rossmoor Post Acute is a highly rated nursing home in Walnut Creek, CA, offering a wide range of care options, including long-term care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, hospice, and respite care. Promoting a compassionate and supportive environment, the community ensures older adults are well-cared for. Residents also receive excellent services, including 24-hour care, social services, and transportation, to live comfortably in retirement. Through individualized care plans, residents receive the best possible care for their needs and habits.

Games, field trips, and special events provide residents with more opportunities to explore and have fun. Residents’ comfort and wellness are also prioritized, especially with its spacious living areas and state-of-the-art rehabilitation equipment. Situated near Old Oak Park, Rossmoor Shopping Center, and public transportation in Walnut Creek, the community guarantees accessibility and convenience. This nursing home has high standards of care and top-tier amenities, making it one of the best choices for senior living in California.

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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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