Page 176 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 El Monte Convalescent Hospital

Nestled in El Monte, California, El Monte Convalescent Hospital is a compassionate, family-owned, and operated establishment that provides senior citizens with nursing, hospice programs, and healthcare services. This facility, boasting 93 beds, is dedicated to delivering skilled medical care 24/7 within a comfortable environment. Embracing diversity, El Monte Convalescent Hospital provides services without regard to religion, sexual orientation, or national origin.

Actively engaged, El Monte Convalescent Hospital offers a comprehensive range of services, including Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, a Wound Care Program, 24-hour RN Nursing Care, and a Hospice Program. Their multi-lingual staff, proficient in Spanish, Chinese, and Tagalog, ensures effective communication and understanding, fostering an environment where every resident receives personalized and culturally sensitive care. With a commitment to inclusivity, the facility maintains an open-door policy, encouraging family participation to achieve their goal of delivering the highest quality, compassionate healthcare to the communities they serve.

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Overview of Infinity Care of East Los Angeles

Infinity Care of East Los Angeles is a two-story, 99-bed nursing home at 101 S Fickett St in Central LA. Operated by Infinity Care Of East La, the facility accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Dignity Health – California Hospital Medical Center is 3.37 miles away.

Occupancy sits at 77%, with 85 of 99 beds filled. The average stay is 167 days, placing this community in mixed territory between short-term rehab and longer-term nursing care. Nursing care totals 3 hours and 17 minutes per resident per day, broken down as 15 minutes of RN time, 1 hour and 3 minutes of LPN/LVN time, and 2 hours and 18 minutes from nurse aides. Two CMS-recognized programs are in place: a Residents Group and an Active Resident Council, both meeting regularly on care quality, facility policies, and day-to-day life.

The Walk Score is 94. Central LA is dense and transit-connected, and a Walker’s Paradise score here is real; restaurants, shops, and bus lines are close, which matters for visiting family and staff commuting from across the city.

Ninety-nine beds, a mixed short-and-long-stay population, Medicare and Medicaid acceptance, and a highly walkable location in one of Los Angeles’s most transit-accessible neighborhoods: that’s the profile this facility presents.

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Overview of Almond Vista Healthcare

Almond Vista Healthcare is one Modesto’s skilled nursing facilities offering skilled nursing and rehabilitative services. They take pride in their quality skilled nursing services, where their residents receive 24/7 care and supervision, medication management, incontinence care, as well as memory care for residents living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. For residents or patients in their final stages of life, hospice care is also available.

This skilled nursing facility also provides weekly and monthly health monitoring and lab testing. They also provide a dietary program wherein they provide meals that are dietician approved, as well as oral supplements if required. 

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Overview of Comfort Keepers – San Jose

Comfort Keepers is a well-known home care service provider in San Jose, 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 by having their team of dedicated professionals provide essential care for your loved one and offer 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.

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Overview of Pacific Villas Post Acute

Pacific Villas Post Acute is a nursing home in Oceanside, CA, offering rehabilitation and skilled nursing services. Promoting a nurturing and welcoming environment, the community ensures older adults are well-cared for. Social services, dietitian-approved meals, pain management, restorative nursing program, respiratory therapy, physical, occupational, and speech therapy are among the comprehensive services provided to meet residents’ unique needs and preferences. The community also provides 24-hour care with licensed nurses to ensure residents are well-cared for.

Musical performances, parties, and fitness programs are just some of the activities conducted to promote socialization and help residents maintain holistic wellness. An expansive rehabilitation gym, courtyards, and common areas are also available on-site. With the 78 freeway and Tri-City Medical Center nearby, the community guarantees accessibility and convenience. This nursing home is one of the best options for senior living in California, especially with its wide range of services.

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Overview of Villa Serena Senior Apartments

Enjoy the retirement of your dreams at Villa Serene Senior Apartments, a distinguished 55+ community in Chino, CA, offering independent living. With cozy and purposely built one- and two-bedroom floor plans, residents can find the accommodation that best suits their preferences. The community also provides on-site maintenance and management, so residents can make the most of their independence.

Here, residents will not run out of things to do with a jam-packed calendar of fun recreational activities and enriching programs that aim to keep them active and socially connected. The community also features a gourmet clubhouse kitchen, ensuring residents have a satisfactory dining experience that caters to their dietary needs and preferences. Amenities include a spa, a fitness center, a dog park, a billiard table, a business center, a swimming pool, and beautifully maintained landscapes, ensuring a comfortable and stress-free lifestyle.

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Overview of Glen Agnes Elderly Housing

Make the most of your independence at Glen Agnes Elderly Housing, a blissful retreat in Fresno, CA, offering independent living. The community prioritizes the comfort and safety of those low-income and physically disabled, providing affordable and well-designed floor plans. Residents can maintain their independence in the community’s vibrant and welcoming environment.

With natural spaces and convenient local amenities nearby, residents will not run out of things to do for leisure and wellness. Residents also delight in a variety of dining options with several restaurants available. The community is ideal for those looking to live comfortably in their golden years, especially with its state-of-the-art amenities.

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Overview of Hammer Lane Village

Peacefully nestled near Angel Cruz Park in Stockton, CA, Hammer Lane Village is a blissful retreat that offers independent living. Prioritizing the comfort and safety of those 62+ and with disability, the community has beautifully furnished and cozy studio to two-bedroom floor plans. Residents can keep their peace of mind with round-the-clock emergency maintenance and on-site laundry spaces.

Recreation sites and natural spaces are also set nearby, providing residents with a variety of leisure and wellness opportunities. Cats and dogs are also welcome to accompany residents to ease their loneliness. The community is ideal for those looking to spend their golden years comfortably, especially with its bright and friendly setting.

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Overview of Oakmont of Orange Assisted Living & Memory Care

Oakmont of Orange Assisted Living & Memory Care is an assisted living and memory care community in Orange, California, designed to support older adults who require daily assistance or specialized dementia care. With 24-hour staffing and individualized care plans, the community also provides help with personal care and health-related needs.

Studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments are among the accommodations offered, offering older adults a variety of options that can match their preferences. The community is also pet-friendly, allowing residents to bring small animal companions. Housekeeping services and chef-prepared meals are also provided.

Outdoor gardens and a courtyard are available to promote relaxation and social interaction, as well as fitness and recreational programs. Transportation services are also provided to help residents complete their off-site errands. Some nearby destinations can be reached on foot, as it is located in a relatively walkable neighborhood in Orange.

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Overview of Amethyst Grove Assisted Living

Amethyst Grove Assisted Living operates a six-bed board and care home in the Cumberland Loop area of Roseville, California. Owned by Marc Allen and in operation for five years, the single-story facility combines standard assisted living with specialized memory care, managing daily support needs on a single-level layout to accommodate residents with limited mobility.

The surrounding Roseville neighborhood carries a walkability score of 19 out of 100, indicating a car-dependent location where visitors rely on vehicles for transit, and Mercy San Juan Medical Center sits approximately 9.17 miles away. Staff members provide 24-hour personal assistance, medication reminders, and memory support.

Daily services include the preparation of home-cooked meals tailored to specific dietary requirements, alongside a schedule of physical fitness, cognitive exercises, and social recreation designed to encourage overall engagement.

Prospective representatives can arrange an initial inquiry with the management team to verify the current care routine and look over the single-story layout.

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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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