Page 180 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 Ansel Park Independent Living

Ansel Park Independent Living is a luxurious independent living community in Rocklin, CA, that has pet-friendly one- and two-bedroom apartments for older adults. The community promotes lively and inviting environment, ensuring older adults can find a home away from home. Emergency response systems, housekeeping, and meal packages are just some of the extensive services offered to enrich residents’ living experiences. Here, residents experience their later years to the fullest, accompanied by the community’s exceptional services.

Movie matinees, exercise programs, and book club are just some of the activities that residents can participate in to maintain social connections and holistic wellness. A heated outdoor swimming pool, a clubhouse, and a beauty and barber shop ensure residents can spend their days actively. With its ideal location along University Avenue and Orchid Drive in Rocklin, residents have easy access to their necessities and leisure. This independent living community is one of the finest options for senior living in California, as it has high-quality amenities dedicated to older adults’ well-being.

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Overview of Riverwalk Post Acute

Serving the health and recovery needs of residents in Riverside, CA for over 50 years, Riverwalk Post Acute is a leading community designed for skilled nursing care and rehabilitation. They feature a team of excellent therapists and an advanced rehab gym that provides access to speech, physical, and occupational therapy services for residents’ recovery needs. The community guarantees a well-cared-for living experience with the help of their highly-skilled nurses who are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Thanks to Riverwalk’s strategic location, residents here also enjoy access to a healthcare provider for their medical needs and emergencies. The community also features an array of activities complemented by its spacious lobby and common areas. With a friendly atmosphere, a kind care team, and advanced care practices, residents here are guaranteed to maximize their function level and independence.

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Overview of Alta Hospice of California

Alta Hospice of California is a trusted community in San Bernardino, CA, that offers hospice care. The community is dedicated to enhancing older adults’ living experiences, providing top-notch care and assistance from a kind and highly qualified team attending to their needs around the clock. With a nurturing and trusting environment, older adults and their families can ease their worries and create meaningful moments together in the comforts of their homes.

Highly trained volunteers also accompany older adults to ease their loneliness. The community also provides bereavement support to help families cope during this difficult time of their lives. Physical, occupational, and speech therapy are also provided for older adults to live comfortably in their golden years. Medicare, Medicaid, and most private insurance cover the costs of hospice care, easing financial challenges in later years.

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Overview of Bristol Hospice – San Diego

Bristol Hospice, located in San Diego, California, offers a unique approach to hospice care centered around the patient and their family. With a mission to empower individuals to make their own choices regarding care and assistance, the hospice team acts as advocates, providing support during challenging times. Bristol Hospice values the importance of family and caregiver support, offering an extra measure of assistance during and after the experience of caring for a loved one in transition. The dedicated employees uphold the principle that “every patient matters to the last moment of their life,” emphasizing individualized care plans and a comprehensive team that includes physicians, nurses, social workers, and more.

Bristol Hospice takes pride in providing a range of services to meet the diverse needs of patients, including pain and symptom management, counseling, spiritual support, therapy services, personal care, and more. The community’s commitment extends to ensuring the availability of necessary supplies, medications, and durable medical equipment related to life-limiting illnesses. Bristol Hospice also offers continuous care, inpatient services, and respite care, aiming to provide holistic support during the end-of-life journey. 

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Sanctuary Home Care

11623 Chanera Ave, Hawthorne, CA 90250
Overview of Sanctuary Home Care

Age with dignity with Sanctuary Home Care, a dedicated community in Hawthorne, CA, offering home care services. With comprehensive care options, including dementia care, personal care, homemaking services, and hospice care, older adults can rest assured of receiving the right support for their special needs. The community also ensures older adults can rest their worries with top-notch personalized care from a compassionate and well-trained team.

To keep older adults active and happy, fun activities and engaging programs are conducted according to their interests and capabilities. Older adults also receive assistance in meal preparation, ensuring they have the nutrients they need. Medication reminders and transportation services are also provided for older adults’ convenience and safety. Older adults enjoy the best of their golden years in the comforts of their homes with the community’s top-notch services.

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Overview of El Sombroso Oaks

Situated in Los Gatos, California, El Sombroso Oaks offers a captivating retirement experience for seniors looking to spend their golden years in comfort and leisure. This independent living community prioritizes a safe and carefree life, providing residents with spacious one, two, and even three-bedroom rental homes, each featuring a private deck and detached garage, instilling a sense of familiarity and personal space with its single-story, duplex-style residences.

Relish the beauty of nature with mature oak trees lining the serene walking paths while enjoying the convenience of professionally managed maintenance, both inside and out. El Sombroso Oaks caters to a worry-free lifestyle, allowing residents to focus on what truly matters. Its proximity to bustling downtown Los Gatos offers easy access to shops, restaurants, and exciting activities, while the surrounding area boasts lush parks and breathtaking coastal getaways.

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Overview of Walnut Park – a Provincial Senior Living Community

Ideally settled in a serene neighborhood in Visalia, CA, Walnut Park is a welcoming senior living community that offers independent living with the support of convenient services. Residents are welcomed into spacious and comfortable living spaces in variations of suites one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments and equipped with the conveniences they need to live comfortably. The community offers an array of convenient services, including weekly housekeeping, light linen service, maintenance, and transportation services to make residents’ lives easier.

With most of the chores handled, residents enjoy the freedom to engage in various activities, enjoy the community’s abundance of amenities, and savor deliciously prepared meals in comfortable dining areas. The community features a spacious activity room, game room, cozy lounge area, business center, library, salon, and refreshing outdoor areas, such as a garden, well-maintained community grounds, and walking paths for leisure, entertainment, and relaxation.

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Holiday Las Brisas

1299 Briarwood Dr, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Overview of Holiday Las Brisas

With stunning views of Madonna Mountain and the Irish Hills, Holiday Las Brisas is a tranquil senior living community in San Luis Obispo, CA. The community provides exceptional independent living services emphasizing comfort and privacy. Featuring a range of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments; all include open-concept layouts, quaint kitchenettes, and bathrooms accessible for wheelchair users, the community guarantees a relaxed and comfortable lifestyle.

Holiday Las Brisas is dedicated to creating a lively, welcoming community where residents can have happy, rewarding retirements through thoughtful and committed amenities, such as scheduled transportation, routine maintenance, and housekeeping. Other amenities include a salon, walking paths, several community clubs, and chef-inspired meals provided in a beautiful dining hall. Holiday Las Brisas places a high priority on guest safety and wellbeing, including round-the-clock emergency response services as well as personalized health and personal care alternatives. Moreover, people can benefit from the ease of safe online payments, making financial management simple and efficient.

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Overview of Sierra Regency

Sierra Regency, located in Roseville, CA, is an independent retirement community offering quality amenities and conveniences to its residents looking for a community that  supports their active lifestyle. They offer one and two bedroom apartments featuring their own private bathrooms with walk-in showers, full kitchens, living areas. As part of their independent living services, their residents receive two meals per day, prepared beautifully by the on-site.

Sierra Regency aims to offer everything their residents may need through the amenities and other conveniences they offer. This includes, emergency pull cord in each unit for added security and safety measures, personal storage units, access to theater room, pool table, and activity room with computers. Additionally scheduled transportation is also offered for shopping or scheduled medical appointments.

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Overview of Legacy Hospice and Palliative Care

Maintain dignity in your later years with Legacy Hospice and Palliative Care in Chino, CA, which offers hospice and palliative care. With top-notch care and assistance around the clock, older adults ease their worries and enjoy the highest quality of life. The community takes pride in its multidisciplinary team of compassionate and highly qualified professionals who strive to meet older adults’ holistic wellness.

End-of-life is a difficult journey for everyone involved, so the community also provides counseling, education, and practical assistance to help family members cope. In case of the loss of a loved one, bereavement support is also provided. To ease older adults’ pain and worries, continuity of care and symptom management are also available. The community is ideal for those seeking care and support during their end-of-life journey, especially with its dedication to delivering the highest quality of care in the comforts of their homes.

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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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