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Best Senior Care in California

Reviewed by Dr. Jordan Weiss
Updated Apr 2026

Sources: CMS Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and California Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care.

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GlenBrook Health Center
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

Carlsbad
155
No
57
4
2
0
21
73.7%
-
Glenbrook Hc Llc/Life Services Llc
-
The Fountains Skilled Nursing Care
HC

Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.

NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

Yuba City
145
No
55
5
10
1
27
70.0%
-
United Com-Serve Fremont-Rideout Health Group
-
OakView Health Center
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

Thousand Oaks
96
No
20
4
4
2
18
82.5%
A+
Oakview Hc Llc
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Reata Glen
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

Mission Viejo
840
No
2
4
0
0
6
79.0%
B-
Reat Glen Orange County Ccrc
1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
Ivy Park at La Palma
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

La Palma
80
Yes
61
1
0
1
1
87.5%
-
Transformer Opco Llc;Oakmont Management Group Llc
Studio / 1 Bed
Ivy Park at Claremont
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Claremont
81
Yes
14
1
4
1
1
72.8%
-
Transformer Opco Llc;Oakmont Mangement Group Llc
Studio / 1 Bed
Oakmont of Brookside
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Stockton (Brookside)
81
Yes
46
4
12
8
4
95.1%
-
Oakmont Senior Living Of Brookside Opco, Llc And
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed
Oakmont Gardens
IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

Santa Rosa (Oakmont Village Association)
79
Yes
34
4
14
24
4
100.0%
-
Ffi Oakmont Tenant Llc; Life Care Services Llc
1 Bed / 2 Bed
Cogir of Sonoma
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

Sonoma
82
Yes
74
5
3
2
7
34.1%
A+
Welltower Cogir Tenant; Cogir Management Usa
1 Bed / 2 Bed
MorningStar Memory Care at San Tomas
MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

San Jose (West Valley)
82
Yes
59
2
14
7
2
32.9%
-
West Valley Mc,Llc; Oakmont Management Group Llc
Studio / Shared Studio
Silverado Thousand Oaks Memory Care Community
MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Thousand Oaks
82
Yes
72
4
18
14
5
52.4%
-
Silverado Thousand Oaks Llc;Silverado Sr Lvng Mgmt
Private Rooms
Ivy Park at Alta Loma
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Rancho Cucamonga
77
Yes
75
1
1
1
1
79.2%
A+
Transformer Opco Llc;Oakmont Management Group Llc
Studio / 1 Bed
Villa Lorena Senior Living
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

San Diego (Black Mountain Ranch Village)
85
No
32
3
19
1
9
74.1%
-
Santaluz Senior Partners,Lp;Vlgp Inc(Gen. Partner)
-
Town & Country
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

Santa Ana
213
No
67
3
26
4
50
32.9%
A+
Christian And Missionary Alliance
-
Sunrise of San Mateo
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

San Mateo (Central San Mateo)
85
Yes
88
3
3
2
24
82.4%
-
Szr San Mateo Llc; Sunrise Senior Living Mgt
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
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Arcadia Senior Living Clarksville is a vibrant community designed for comfort, connection, and peace of mind. It offers a blend of Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care, with all-inclusive pricing. Residents enjoy chef-prepared meals, housekeeping, transportation, and 24/7 personalized support.
Overview of Arcadia Retirement Village
Arcadia Senior Living Clarksville is a vibrant community designed for comfort, connection, and peace of mind. It offers a blend of Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care, with all-inclusive pricing. Residents enjoy chef-prepared meals, housekeeping, transportation, and 24/7 personalized support.

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Aegis Living Corte Madera offers a range of senior living options including assisted living, memory care, and respite care. The community focuses on personalized care and vibrant living, ensuring residents enjoy a fulfilling lifestyle. With 24/7 support and engaging activities, Aegis Living is dedicated to providing a safe and nurturing environment.
Overview of Aegis Living Corte Madera
Aegis Living Corte Madera offers a range of senior living options including assisted living, memory care, and respite care. The community focuses on personalized care and vibrant living, ensuring residents enjoy a fulfilling lifestyle. With 24/7 support and engaging activities, Aegis Living is dedicated to providing a safe and nurturing environment.

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Country View Assisted Living is located in Provo, Utah. It offers a robust activities program for the young and young at heart, along with 24-hour professional staff and delicious meals with restaurant-style dining. The facility is close to downtown Provo and provides various amenities to enhance residents' quality of life.
Overview of Country View Assisted Living
Country View Assisted Living is located in Provo, Utah. It offers a robust activities program for the young and young at heart, along with 24-hour professional staff and delicious meals with restaurant-style dining. The facility is close to downtown Provo and provides various amenities to enhance residents' quality of life.

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California Mission Inn is a senior living community located in Rosemead, California. It offers a range of services including Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Respite Care. The community is designed to provide a supportive environment with a focus on comfort and well-being.
Overview of California Mission Inn
California Mission Inn is a senior living community located in Rosemead, California. It offers a range of services including Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Respite Care. The community is designed to provide a supportive environment with a focus on comfort and well-being.

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Glen Park at Long Beach is a senior living community that offers a range of services including assisted living, memory care, respite care, and hospice care. The facility focuses on providing personalized care and support for residents, ensuring their comfort and well-being. With a dedicated team, Glen Park aims to foster independence and quality of life for its residents.
Overview of Glen Park at Long Beach
Glen Park at Long Beach is a senior living community that offers a range of services including assisted living, memory care, respite care, and hospice care. The facility focuses on providing personalized care and support for residents, ensuring their comfort and well-being. With a dedicated team, Glen Park aims to foster independence and quality of life for its residents.

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Abbey Road Villa is a residential care facility for the elderly in Sylmar, California, specializing in senior care services. It offers personalized care plans, 24-hour live-in assistance, and scheduled transportation for residents. The facility provides a variety of recreational and educational programs to enhance the quality of life for seniors.
Overview of Abbey Road Villa
Abbey Road Villa is a residential care facility for the elderly in Sylmar, California, specializing in senior care services. It offers personalized care plans, 24-hour live-in assistance, and scheduled transportation for residents. The facility provides a variety of recreational and educational programs to enhance the quality of life for seniors.

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Cardinal Yu-pin Manor is a senior living facility in Norwalk, CA. It provides a warm home for seniors needing daily care, ensuring they feel understood and respected. The facility offers various services including Chinese dining, safety features, and recreational activities.
Overview of Cardinal Yu-pin Manor
Cardinal Yu-pin Manor is a senior living facility in Norwalk, CA. It provides a warm home for seniors needing daily care, ensuring they feel understood and respected. The facility offers various services including Chinese dining, safety features, and recreational activities.

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Coral Oaks Care Living is a residential care facility that provides care and assisted living services for seniors in a home-like setting. The facility emphasizes teamwork, independence, and freedom of choice while providing support and encouragement. Residents receive personalized care plans tailored to their individual needs.
Overview of Coral Oaks Care Living
Coral Oaks Care Living is a residential care facility that provides care and assisted living services for seniors in a home-like setting. The facility emphasizes teamwork, independence, and freedom of choice while providing support and encouragement. Residents receive personalized care plans tailored to their individual needs.

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La Verne Manor is a residential home care and assisted living facility located in La Verne, California. It offers quality assisted living services for seniors who require some help while maintaining their independence. The community provides a warm and courteous staff to support residents in a social and engaging environment.
Overview of La Verne Manor
La Verne Manor is a residential home care and assisted living facility located in La Verne, California. It offers quality assisted living services for seniors who require some help while maintaining their independence. The community provides a warm and courteous staff to support residents in a social and engaging environment.

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Beverly Hills Loving Care is a senior living community located in Los Angeles, California. It offers Jewish senior assisted living with a focus on personalized care and a vibrant living experience. The facility provides a range of services, amenities, and activities designed to enhance the quality of life for its residents.
Overview of Beverly Hills Loving Care
Beverly Hills Loving Care is a senior living community located in Los Angeles, California. It offers Jewish senior assisted living with a focus on personalized care and a vibrant living experience. The facility provides a range of services, amenities, and activities designed to enhance the quality of life for its residents.

Contact Beverly Hills Loving Care

Assisted Living Magazine Ranking Methodology

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How Assisted Living Magazine Evaluates & Scores Nursing Homes

Assisted Living Magazine ranks nursing homes using a rigorous, data-driven scoring model built specifically for skilled nursing.
Because this care level is regulated, clinical outcomes and compliance carry significantly more weight than transparency or digital presence.
Each community receives a ranking based on the factors below, weighted according to their importance in predicting resident safety, care quality, and long-term stability.

Update cadence: Reviewed quarterly, with prompt updates when new reviews, reports, or complaints are filed.

What We Prioritize Most

The largest share of every nursing home’s score — 45% of the total weighting — comes from clinical and regulatory indicators, including:

  • Overall, staffing, and inspection ratings
  • Long-stay and short-stay quality measures
  • Nurse-to-resident and staff-to-resident ratios
  • Health deficiencies and regulatory history
  • Accreditations and positive local news reporting

These factors directly reflect resident safety, care quality, and compliance.

Operational Stability & Resident Support

Another 35% of the score comes from operational and stability signals, such as:

  • Nurse hours per patient per day
  • Occupancy levels and cleanliness citations
  • Administrative stability and ownership quality
  • Readmission rates and registered-nurse turnover
Balancing Additional Factors

The remaining 20% of the score includes contextual elements such as:

  • Year built or renovated
  • Penalties, fines, and preventable readmissions
  • Revenue per bed
  • Administrator tenure

These factors help round out the overall picture but carry less weight because our methodology prioritizes clinical outcomes and regulatory consistency above all else.
The result is a clear, data-driven ranking system that elevates nursing homes delivering exceptional care and long-term resident safety.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What government services provide money for senior housing?

Several government programs offer financial assistance for senior housing in various countries, focusing on the United States for a broad overview:

  • Medicaid: Medicaid is a state and federally funded program that can cover the costs of nursing home care for those who meet eligibility criteria, including income and asset limits. Some states also offer Medicaid waivers that help pay for home and community-based services to prevent or delay nursing home placement.
  • Medicare: Medicare, primarily a health insurance program for people aged 65 and over, does not cover long-term housing costs. However, it can cover short-term stays in a skilled nursing facility under specific conditions following a hospital stay.
  • Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program: This program provides housing for low-income seniors. It offers rental assistance and access to supportive services, such as cleaning, cooking, and transportation.
  • Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties: While not a direct subsidy, LIHTC encourages developers to create affordable housing. Seniors with low incomes can find reduced-rent apartments through this program.
  • State and Local Programs: Many states, counties, and cities offer their own programs to assist seniors with housing costs. These can include property tax relief programs, rental assistance programs, and programs that offer affordable senior housing options.
  • Veterans Affairs (VA): The VA offers several programs for veterans, including the Aid and Attendance benefit, which provides monthly payments to veterans who require the aid of another person, or are housebound, to help cover the cost of care in homes, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities.
  • Social Security: While Social Security primarily provides retirement income, for many seniors, these benefits are a crucial part of their budget, including housing costs.
How do you pick the homes you recommend?

Before recommending homes, we conduct a thorough evaluation on crucial factors that define a senior home such as the quality of care they provide, the reputation of the organization, and a comprehensive review of community testimonials as well. Every detail is assessed to assure that seniors are offered not just senior care options, but trustworthy homes where they can experience the care that they deserve.

Do you help families that need Medicaid?

Yes. Assisting families who need Medicaid is important to us as it plays a crucial role in offering financial support to seniors confronting economic challenges. We would like to keep essential healthcare services accessible to all community members, irrespective of one’s financial circumstances.

How much does this service cost?

We extend our services at no cost, ensuring that families and seniors can benefit from tailored assistance in their search for care and home options. Our ability to offer personalized guidance without charge to families and seniors is made possible through the support and funding from the communities with which we team up. 

What services do you offer?
  • Finding and ranking the best assisted living facilities
  • Finding and ranking the best nursing homes
  • Finding and ranking the best memory care facilities
  • Our concierge service helps seniors move into the perfect home for them
  • Helping seniors use medicare, medicaid, and other government programs to pay for their homes
  • Helping seniors avoid senior homes that have bad service or fraud
  • Helping seniors avoid senior homes that have bad service or fraud
  • Autobiography & Family History Writing + Research
  • Senior-focused concierge medicine
  • Senior-focused nutritionist
  • Senior-focused personal training
  • Memory care specialists
  • Custom wheelchairs at all price points.
  • Custom hearing aids
  • Cosmetic skincare + dermatology
  • Companionship: We offer in-person and virtual companionship services. Someone engaging to hang out with or talk to on video chat.
  • Senior housing concierge. Our service finds the best senior living options based on your needs, income, and personality.