Best Senior Care in California

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 2,084 senior care communities in California using California Department of Social Services (CDSS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank senior care in CA
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Last updated
Jun 2026
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2,084 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: 103The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in California. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.

GlenBrook Health Center
SC
AL
MC
NH
Carlsbad
95
Facility 95
CA AVG 103
Rank #813 / 1657
No
57
Facility 57
CA AVG 57
Rank #1157 / 2092
95
Facility 95
CA AVG 81
Rank #108 / 1401
11
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #324 / 1397
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1164
22
Facility 22
CA AVG 13
Rank #313 / 1487
64.2%
Facility 64.2%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #1020 / 1368
-Glenbrook Hc LLC/Life Services LLC-
The Fountains Skilled Nursing Care
SC
HC
NH
Yuba City
80
Facility 80
CA AVG 103
Rank #916 / 1657
No
55
Facility 55
CA AVG 57
Rank #1215 / 2092
89
Facility 89
CA AVG 81
Rank #461 / 1401
1491
27
Facility 27
CA AVG 13
Rank #183 / 1487
70.0% -United Com-Serve Fremont-Rideout Health Group-
OakView Health Center
SC
AL
MC
NH
Thousand Oaks (Mountclef Village)
63
Facility 63
CA AVG 103
Rank #1063 / 1657
No
20
Facility 20
CA AVG 57
Rank #1846 / 2092
89
Facility 89
CA AVG 81
Rank #461 / 1401
7
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #529 / 1397
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #600 / 1164
18
Facility 18
CA AVG 13
Rank #428 / 1487
79.4%
Facility 79.4%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #608 / 1368
A+Oakview Hc LLCPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms
Reata Glen
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
Mission Viejo
840
Facility 840
CA AVG 103
Rank #2 / 1657
No
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 57
Rank #2044 / 2092
96
Facility 96
CA AVG 81
Rank #1 / 1401
8
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1397
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1164
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 13
Rank #569 / 1487
80.6%
Facility 80.6%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #584 / 1368
B-Reat Glen Orange County Ccrc1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
Ivy Park at La Palma
SC
AL
MC
La Palma
80
Facility 80
CA AVG 103
Rank #916 / 1657
Yes
61
Facility 61
CA AVG 57
Rank #1013 / 2092
93
Facility 93
CA AVG 81
Rank #242 / 1401
3
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1397
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #413 / 1164
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #1391 / 1487
87.5%
Facility 87.5%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #331 / 1368
-Transformer Opco LLC And Oakmont Management Group LLCStudio / 1 Bed
Ivy Park at Claremont
SC
AL
MC
Claremont
81
Facility 81
CA AVG 103
Rank #913 / 1657
Yes
14
Facility 14
CA AVG 57
Rank #1913 / 2092
90
Facility 90
CA AVG 81
Rank #398 / 1401
7
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #592 / 1397
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #413 / 1164
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #1391 / 1487
72.8%
Facility 72.8%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #779 / 1368
-Transformer Opco LLC And Oakmont Mangement Group LLCStudio / 1 Bed
Oakmont of Brookside
SC
AL
MC
Stockton (Brookside)
81
Facility 81
CA AVG 103
Rank #913 / 1657
Yes
46
Facility 46
CA AVG 57
Rank #1445 / 2092
67
Facility 67
CA AVG 81
Rank #1156 / 1401
29
16
Facility 16
CA AVG 13
Rank #1049 / 1397
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 3
Rank #1015 / 1164
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #1100 / 1487
96.3%
Facility 96.3%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #174 / 1368
-Oakmont Senior Living Of Brookside Opco, LLC AndStudio / Suite / 1 Bed
Oakmont Gardens
SC
AL
IL
Santa Rosa (Oakmont Village Association)
79
Facility 79
CA AVG 103
Rank #936 / 1657
Yes
34
Facility 34
CA AVG 57
Rank #1663 / 2092
64
Facility 64
CA AVG 81
Rank #1247 / 1401
24
15
Facility 15
CA AVG 13
Rank #1024 / 1397
24
Facility 24
CA AVG 3
Rank #1152 / 1164
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #1100 / 1487
62.0%
Facility 62.0%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #1069 / 1368
-Ffi Oakmont Tenant LLC And Life Care Services LLC1 Bed / 2 Bed
Cogir of Sonoma
SC
AL
IL
Sonoma (Oregon Street)
82
Facility 82
CA AVG 103
Rank #901 / 1657
Yes
74
Facility 74
CA AVG 57
Rank #598 / 2092
87
Facility 87
CA AVG 81
Rank #568 / 1401
10
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #441 / 1397
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #600 / 1164
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 13
Rank #805 / 1487
34.1%
Facility 34.1%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #1342 / 1368
A+Welltower Cogir Tenant And Cogir Management Usa1 Bed / 2 Bed
MorningStar Memory Care at San Tomas
SC
MC
San Jose (West Valley)
82
Facility 82
CA AVG 103
Rank #901 / 1657
Yes
59
Facility 59
CA AVG 57
Rank #1088 / 2092
71
Facility 71
CA AVG 81
Rank #1079 / 1401
11
17
Facility 17
CA AVG 13
Rank #1061 / 1397
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 3
Rank #988 / 1164
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #1210 / 1487
47.6%
Facility 47.6%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #1276 / 1368
-West Valley Mc,LLC And Oakmont Management Group LLCStudio / Shared Studio
Silverado Thousand Oaks Memory Care Community
SC
AL
MC
Thousand Oaks (Warwick Avenue)
82
Facility 82
CA AVG 103
Rank #901 / 1657
Yes
72
Facility 72
CA AVG 57
Rank #674 / 2092
62
Facility 62
CA AVG 81
Rank #1271 / 1401
29
18
Facility 18
CA AVG 13
Rank #1088 / 1397
14
Facility 14
CA AVG 3
Rank #1107 / 1164
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #988 / 1487
57.3%
Facility 57.3%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #1145 / 1368
-Silverado Thousand Oaks LLC And Silverado Sr. Lvng MgmtPrivate Rooms
Ivy Park at Alta Loma
SC
AL
MC
Rancho Cucamonga (Alta Loma)
77
Facility 77
CA AVG 103
Rank #948 / 1657
Yes
75
Facility 75
CA AVG 57
Rank #563 / 2092
93
Facility 93
CA AVG 81
Rank #242 / 1401
3
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #324 / 1397
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #413 / 1164
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #738 / 1487
79.2%
Facility 79.2%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #614 / 1368
A+Transformer Opco LLC And Oakmont Management Group LLCStudio / 1 Bed
Villa Lorena Senior Living
SC
AL
IL
MC
San Diego (Black Mountain Ranch Village)
85
Facility 85
CA AVG 103
Rank #884 / 1657
No
32
Facility 32
CA AVG 57
Rank #1693 / 2092
73
Facility 73
CA AVG 81
Rank #1022 / 1401
14
20
Facility 20
CA AVG 13
Rank #1129 / 1397
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #413 / 1164
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 13
Rank #703 / 1487
72.9%
Facility 72.9%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #778 / 1368
-Santaluz Senior Partners,LP And Vlgp Inc(Gen. Partner)-
Town & Country
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
Santa Ana (East Memory Lane)
328
Facility 328
CA AVG 103
Rank #45 / 1657
No
67
Facility 67
CA AVG 57
Rank #830 / 2092
64
Facility 64
CA AVG 81
Rank #1247 / 1401
23
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 13
Rank #1242 / 1397
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 3
Rank #828 / 1164
50
Facility 50
CA AVG 13
Rank #21 / 1487
32.9%
Facility 32.9%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #1355 / 1368
A+Christian And Missionary Alliance-
Sunrise of San Mateo
SC
AL
MC
San Mateo (Central San Mateo)
85
Facility 85
CA AVG 103
Rank #884 / 1657
Yes
88
Facility 88
CA AVG 57
Rank #218 / 2092
88
Facility 88
CA AVG 81
Rank #513 / 1401
8
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #441 / 1397
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #600 / 1164
25
Facility 25
CA AVG 13
Rank #235 / 1487
78.8%
Facility 78.8%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #624 / 1368
-Szr San Mateo LLC And Sunrise Senior Living MgtStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
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Overview of Valley Silvertown

Administered by Mohammad Alqam, Valley Silvertown is a 183-bed assisted living community in a really walkable neighborhood where almost all errands can be done on foot. Built within the last two years, it offers a thoughtfully designed environment for older adults seeking daily living support. Practical services and an active lifestyle approach are combined, so it fits residents who value both care and engagement.

The community operates 24/7 with licensed nurses and CNAs on staff, ensuring assistance is ever-present when needed. Spacious private apartments include individual climate control and private bathrooms, giving occupants comfort and independence in their own living space. This setup is especially captivating for people wanting on-site care security without sacrificing privacy. Dining plays a central role in daily life here. Meals are home-cooked in the on-site kitchen and served in a restaurant-style dining room, with the kitchen accommodating special dietary needs. The approach treats meals as a communal experience instead of a purely functional service. The community maintains a full social calendar with activities spanning from outings and shopping trips to music, card games, book clubs, and creative arts. This variety is crucial for residents wanting to stay engaged and connected to a broader community. Transportation is provided for activities and appointments, helping occupants join without logistics worries. More services include concierge support and full housekeeping and linen services, removing routine household tasks from residents.

It’s worth noting the highly walkable location for families evaluating the community, which makes visiting easy and gives mobile residents the chance to explore the neighborhood on foot.

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Overview of Seaside Terrace

Seaside Terrace is a 250-bed senior living community that Seaside Terrace Holdings Corp. operates. Serving the community for two years, it highlights rehabilitation services with a consistent focus on quality care and resident engagement. With 24/7 nursing staff, including licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants, the community provides structured support all the time, ensuring assistance is available whenever.

Good nutrition and dining experience are priorities. An in-house chef prepares three balanced meals daily, complemented by healthy snacks and beverages served throughout the day. This food service approach means residents benefit from familiar, thoughtfully prepared meals as part of their daily routine. Life here includes regular recreational activities designed to keep residents engaged and connected. The facility schedules daily activities, including bingo, casino nights, movie nights, and coffee socials, creating opportunities for socialization and entertainment. Beyond activities, occupants enjoy access to numerous amenities, including a library, salon, restaurant dining area, outdoor spaces like courtyards, gardens, and patios, plus practical services such as transportation, housekeeping, and laundry. The location scores 88 for walkability, meaning most errands can be finished on foot and many essentials are within a short walk. This accessibility makes it easy for visiting family to explore the neighborhood and for residents to enjoy nearby destinations when appropriate.

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Overview of Fillmore Country Club

In a moderately walkable neighborhood, Fillmore Country Club is a 66-bed community offering a blend of independent and assisted living care. Operating for 12 years, it’s managed by Fillmore Country Club, LLC, with 24-hour staffing to bolster residents’ daily needs. The community welcomes short-term residents and offers a dementia care program alongside general residential services.

Daily life at Fillmore Country Club concentrates on activity and engagement. A full-time activity director oversees programming that includes daily exercise classes, live entertainment, trips, and planned outings, all designed to keep residents active and connected to the community. The residential atmosphere is boosted by amenities like a movie theater, beauty salon, and an outside patio where occupants can relax and socialize. Meanwhile, dining is approached with care and flexibility. The kitchen prepares restaurant-style meals on-site daily and handles special dietary needs, including diabetic, low-salt, and vegetarian options. This attention to individual preferences makes mealtime nourishing and enjoyable for residents with varying health requirements. The community’s pet policy allows small pets, which many residents appreciate for companionship. More conveniences like laundry service and satellite TV access are included to support residents’ comfort and independence.

With the facility’s blend of activity, specialized care programming, and attention to daily living details, Fillmore Country Club caters to occupants valuing social engagement and personalized support.

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Overview of Ventura Townehouse

Ventura Townehouse is a large-scale residential community offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care services in Ventura, California. Serving residents for 13 years, the community is operated by Pacific View Of Ventura, Inc., and administrated by Evan Granucci. With 566 beds, it’s positioned to offer an array of on-site services and structured programs for occupants at different care levels.

The community provides rehabilitation services, respite care, and 24-hour staffing, ensuring short-term recovery needs and active daily support are available. Residents under assisted living and memory care programs benefit from coordinated clinical and personal care, while those in independent living enjoy a resort-style setting’s flexibility. The facility is located in a moderately walkable area with a Walk Score of 66, making some nearby errands reachable on foot. Dining spotlights variety and quality, with gourmet meals and options like fresh salads and desserts to suit different preferences. The activity calendar includes social gatherings, live entertainment, outings, and educational classes, creating opportunities for engagement and connection. While maintaining access to professional care services as needs evolve, residents enjoy the environment of a resort-style community. Prices start at $4,995 monthly per person.

For families thinking of choosing Ventura Townehouse, touring the facilities and conversing with current residents or family members can help clarify how its range of care levels and amenities fit specific needs.

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Overview of Anjelica’s Villa

Anjelica’s Villa is a 40-bed assisted living community in California that blends residential care with specialized attention to memory-related needs. Established nearly two decades ago, the home provides assisted living and dementia care in a home-like setting. Operated by Ramos Healthcare Services, Inc., under administrator Nerissa Ramos, it accepts residents seeking individualized, dignity-focused care in a family-oriented environment. The starting price is around $2,829 monthly.

The facility supports daily living needs through licensed nursing staff and certified nursing assistants present 24/7. On-site therapy services include physical, occupational, and speech therapy. The community offers specialized programs focused on neurocognitive rehabilitation, mental health support, and preventive medicine. Occupants also receive nutrition counseling tailored to their individual dietary requirements. A chef prepares nutritionally balanced meals served in elegant dining rooms that accommodate various dietary preferences and needs. Beyond meals, residents can engage in fitness classes, cultural events, social gatherings, and personal growth activities that support physical and mental wellness. Anjelica’s Villa provides practical amenities, including a library and garden spaces, transportation services, concierge support, housekeeping, and laundry services. The neighborhood scores 85 on the Walk Score scale, making it highly walkable with most errands accessible on foot and essential services within easy walking distance. For visiting family members and residents who enjoy neighborhood outings, this accessibility can be especially valuable.

With no complaint visits on file, California inspections note a limited history of enforcement activity.

If Anjelica’s Villa is considered by families, they’ll want to review the particular programs and therapies that best match their dearest one’s needs.

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Overview of Fullerton Rosewood Assisted Living

Serving older adults for 19 years, Fullerton Rosewood Assisted Living is a 99-bed residential care community in Fullerton, California, where daily life spotlights independence with support when needed. Operated by Fullerton Rosewood Assisted Living, Inc., under Jane Kim’s administration, its location in Fullerton earns a Walk Score of 92. This means residents and visiting family can handle most errands on foot, with walkable shops and services.

The community’s approach accentuates personalized care and an active lifestyle. A full daily schedule of activities promotes socialization and wellness, while a wellness program suite helps all residents live as independently as possible. They can access 24/7 staffing, transportation, housekeeping, and laundry services. The dining program offers a wide range of well-balanced meals with special diet accommodations, and the community also provides on-site devotional services for those who value spiritual support. Safety and comfort are woven throughout. Personal one-touch emergency response systems let residents call for help instantly, and showers throughout the community include handrails for stability. Housekeeping and laundry services keep living spaces clean and residents’ personal care manageable.

State inspections of California assisted living facilities mirror the community’s performance on regulatory metrics. Fullerton Rosewood Assisted Living since 2022 has maintained a strong compliance record, with no citations on file and performance across inspections and complaint visits, notably better than typical California assisted living residences.

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Overview of Sunnyside Gardens

Operated by Montvale Inc, Sunnyside Gardens is a nursing home in California. With 84 beds and 37 years of operational history, it brings substantial experience to senior care services in the state.

Sunnyside Gardens operates as a mid-sized nursing home with over three decades of experience serving California residents. Its significant tenure in the senior care industry mirrors its established presence and ongoing commitment to care delivery. The community benefits from a highly walkable location, scoring 86 on the Walk Score scale. This means occupants and visitors have easy access to nearby amenities and services on foot.

For comprehensive information about available programs, care services, amenities, dining options, and resident accommodations, it’s recommended to contact the facility directly or speak with Administrator Karen Mandair.

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Overview of Vacaville Memory Care
Vacaville Memory Care is a personalized memory care community in Vacaville, CA, dedicated to supporting individuals with Alzheimer’s, dementia, and other cognitive conditions. The community offers a safe, welcoming environment with private one- and two-bedroom cottages, and a compassionate, specially trained team providing exceptional care. Residents enjoy a variety of enriching programs designed to keep them engaged and connected.

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Overview of Villa Siena

With a mission to provide compassionate, high-quality care to residents, Villa Siena is a skilled nursing home in Gilbert, Arizona. The 77-bed home, Villa Siena Inc-operated and administrator Corine Bernard-led, has been serving the community for 32 years. It offers a substantial yet personalized setting for occupants requiring 24/7 nursing care and support.

The nursing team includes registered nurses, nurse aides, and licensed practical nurses working together to deliver daily care. Each resident gets an average of 6 hours 42 minutes of total nursing care per day, backed by dedicated aides providing hands-on assistance with daily living activities. This staffing level reflects a commitment to attentive resident support across the home. Located in a residential area of Gilbert, Villa Siena has a walk score of 27, indicating that while some nearby services may be walkable, most trips require transportation. This setting can offer a calmer environment for recovery and long-term care, though visiting family should plan for driving to reach the home. The surrounding Santa Clara County location also provides access to Arizona’s healthcare resources and community services.

Villa Siena caters to occupants requiring skilled nursing care post-hospitalization, those managing chronic conditions, and people needing long-term residential care. It welcomes families to tour the facility and learn more about how the care approach matches each resident’s needs.

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Overview of Valley Pines

Focusing on active engagement and personal support, Valley Pines is a 49-bed community offering assisted living at $4,000 monthly. It provides a groundwork for seniors seeking daily activities assistance while maintaining independence.

Backed by 24-hour staffing, the community’s care approach centers on rehabilitation and respite services. Residents eat three freshly prepared meals daily, prepared on-site to ensure nutrition and quality. The meal service mirrors a commitment to sustaining wellness through attentive dining. Daily life includes a structured activity program with art workshops, music sessions, fitness classes, and group outings tailored to foster social relationships and personal growth. The community helps occupants stay engaged with programs, acknowledging the significance of mental and physical wellness. Practical amenities support daily living: transportation services help residents access the community and beyond, while housekeeping and laundry services handle the logistics of home maintenance. Such services free residents to focus on the activities and relationships that matter most. The car-dependent area has a Walk Score of 16, with lots of errands needing a vehicle. This is typical of many residential communities; families choosing Valley Pines must plan accordingly for shopping and errands outside the community.

An in-person visit, for families contemplating Valley Pines, offers the best sense of the community’s rhythms and how it might fit their loved one’s needs.

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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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