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 Midtown Villa

Administered by Romeo Labastida, Midtown Villa is a 102-bed residential care community operated by Pacific Inland Healthcare System Corporation. It delivers respite care alongside skilled nursing support from licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants, with 24-hour staffing available to residents. The pet-friendly community lets residents bring their companions.

Situated in a moderately walkable area with a Walk Score of 50, Midtown Villa stands in a neighborhood where some errands can be done on foot, though most trips require a quick drive. The community, established five years ago, has been serving residents and their families in the region.

Inspection records from 2022 indicate ongoing state oversight and facility monitoring.

For families contemplating Midtown Villa, visiting in person is the best way to evaluate the community, meet the staff, see the residential spaces, and learn more about daily activities and particular care options.

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Overview of Raincross at Riverside
Raincross at Riverside is a senior living community located in Riverside, CA. It offers a blend of assisted living and SHINE® memory care services, along with gourmet dining and various activities. The community focuses on wellness and provides a supportive environment for residents.

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Overview of Merced Three Residential Care

Merced Three Residential Care operates a 33-bed community in San Francisco, California, providing both assisted living and nursing care options. Managed by administrator Lee Joyce under Hafco Elder Care, Inc., the facility has housed Bay Area seniors for over two decades. The surrounding urban neighborhood features a high walkability score, enabling visiting relatives to handle retail errands or access public transit stops entirely on foot.

The staff provides round-the-clock supervision and hands-on help with dressing, bathing, medication tracking, and routine healthcare coordination with outside physicians. Residents have access to physical activities like Tai Chi, indoor walking routines, and stationary bicycling, alongside social options including karaoke, movies, and group restaurant trips. The food service program focuses on nutritious, custom meals and snacks, while the floor staff handles daily linen rotations, laundry, and housekeeping chores.

The California Department of Social Services evaluates residential facilities through regular physical site inspections to monitor the environment and safety protocols. Public inspection logs show strong regulatory compliance records, with performance metrics trending better than the state average and minimal recorded resident complaints. You can ask to review their official inspection logs and recent safety reports with the supervisor during a physical tour.

Interested individuals can call the main office at (415) 584-2976 to check on current bed vacancies or to verify the clinical intake criteria.

Contact Merced Three Residential Care

Overview of Buena Vista Manor House

Operated by Buena Vista Associates under Angelina Guzman’s administration, Buena Vista Manor House is an 87-bed assisted living and memory care community in San Francisco. Serving the community for 35 years, it’s conveniently located in a really walkable neighborhood where almost all errands can be finished on foot.

The community caters to residents aged 60 minimum and maintains a staff-to-resident ratio of 1 to 2, ensuring residents get attentive daily support. Rehabilitation services exist, and the home offers 24-hour staffing to meet occupant needs all the time. With housekeeping and linen services included, residents can focus on daily life, not maintenance tasks. A central part of life here is dining. The kitchen prepares chef-inspired, nutritionally balanced meals served in a bright dining room with fresh linens and flowers. Three meals are served daily at regular times, and residents can join the activities manager for exercise routines in the wellness program. Between structured meals and activities, occupants enjoy Tuesday tea, bingo on Thursday, Friday entertainment, cocktail hour, and two outings monthly. A garden provides a peaceful outdoor space for quiet time or gathering with loved ones. Pets are welcome, recognizing their importance to residents’ emotional well-being.

Assisted living and memory care services make Buena Vista Manor House an option for individuals at different care levels. For prospective residents and families, it’s reasonable to discuss admission requirements, including a physician’s health report and TB test.

Contact Buena Vista Manor House

Overview of Cottages at Hemet
Cottages at Hemet is a senior living community located in Hemet, California. It offers Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Respite Care services tailored to the unique needs of residents. The community provides a warm, neighborly atmosphere with engaging activities and support for independent living.

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Overview of Vista Roseville Senior Living

A 128-bed community administered by Sheri Kimbro and operated by Vista Roseville Senior Living Inc. is Vista Roseville Senior Living. The home in Roseville, California, sits in a moderately walkable area with a Walk Score of 66. This makes some nearby errands accessible on foot, while most trips demand a short drive.

Daily life centers on good food and engaging activity. Residents eat three meals daily, featuring award-winning culinary offerings, with indoor and outdoor dining spaces available. Throughout the month, the community has a resident-inspired social calendar offering a blend of leisure, educational, and social activities. Practical support services include housekeeping and linen service. A library, movie theater, and recreational spaces are some on-site amenities. The mix of consistent dining, structured activities, and supportive services delivers a stable foundation for occupants and their families.

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Overview of Bonita Villa Senior Living
Bonita Villa Senior Living is a senior living community located in Chula Vista, California. It offers a range of services including Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Respite Care. The community provides a warm and welcoming environment with various amenities and activities for residents.

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Overview of Vista Del Lago Memory Care

Under Marie Hill’s administration, Vista Del Lago Memory Care is a 96-bed memory care community operated by Del Dios Care, LLC and Bayshire, LLC. Operating for five years, it offers a residential setting for people living with memory loss and cognitive decline.

The facility’s care model centers on 24-hour staffing and respite care services for family caregivers. Daily life is structured around regular social, educational, religious, and recreational activities aiming to bolster engagement and well-being. Residents gather for meals served restaurant-style thrice daily, and the community provides amenities like a salon, Wi-Fi access, housekeeping, and linen service to support comfort and daily living. The neighborhood scores 50 for walkability, meaning some nearby errands can be walkable, while most trips require driving. Such a setting works well for visiting families wanting a quieter residential ambiance.

For people considering memory care placement, visiting Vista Del Lago will give the best sense of the daily rhythm, room options, and how community activities and services fit a dearest one’s needs.

Contact Vista Del Lago Memory Care

Overview of Mesaview Senior Assisted Living

Operated by Mvsal, Llc, Mesaview Senior Assisted Living is a 30-bed community under Genoveva Guerrero’s administration. Operating for seven years, it serves residents needing support with daily living, including those managing Alzheimer’s disease and other memory-care needs. The home provides respite care for families, offering momentary relief care for a loved one while regular caregivers rest.

24/7 staffing means assistance is available at any hour. Along with daily housekeeping support, daily life includes three regular meals plus two snacks prepared for residents. The community is situated in a really walkable neighborhood, with a Walk Score of 89, so families visiting will find the surrounding area easy to explore on foot and most essentials accessible nearby.

An in-person tour, for families checking out memory care choices or temporary respite placements in the area, can provide a clear sense of the community’s setup and daily routine.

Contact Mesaview Senior Assisted Living

Overview of Ivy Terrace at Santa Ana

Under Judith Torres’ administration, Ivy Terrace at Santa Ana is a community operated by Welltower Tenant Group and managed by Oakmont Management Group. The home occupies a 72-bed facility that opened 3 years ago and sits in one of Santa Ana’s most walkable neighborhoods, with a Walk Score of 99. This makes it exceptionally easy for residents and families to navigate on foot in the surrounding area.

The community offers rehabilitation services, respite care, and licensed nursing support around the clock. 24/7 staffing ensures residents can access trained nurses and certified nursing assistants all day, foundational for ongoing care and support. Dining reflects a restaurant-style approach, with occupants offered a choice of entrees at each meal instead of one prepared option. This gives residents agency in their daily dining experience and handles diverse preferences. Beyond meals, the community supplies thoughtful activities designed to spark engagement and joy among residents. For everyday comfort, residents benefit from on-site amenities, including a bistro, housekeeping and personal care services, and transportation support. Such services reduce friction in daily life and help residents maintain independence in the most relevant activities.

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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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