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Best Senior Care in California

Reviewed by Dr. Jordan Weiss
Updated May 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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The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.

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GlenBrook Health Center
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).

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.

Carlsbad
95
Facility 95
CA AVG 105
Rank #813 / 1665
No
57
Facility 57
CA AVG 63
Rank #1158 / 2096
42-
22
Facility 22
CA AVG
Rank #184 / 1209
64.2% -Glenbrook Hc LLC/Life Services LLC-
The Fountains Skilled Nursing Care
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).

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.

Yuba City
80
Facility 80
CA AVG 105
Rank #920 / 1665
No
55
Facility 55
CA AVG 63
Rank #1216 / 2096
591
27
Facility 27
CA AVG
Rank #86 / 1209
70.0% -United Com-Serve Fremont-Rideout Health Group-
OakView Health Center
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).

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.

Thousand Oaks (Mountclef Village)
63
Facility 63
CA AVG 105
Rank #1066 / 1665
No
20
Facility 20
CA AVG 63
Rank #1849 / 2096
542
18
Facility 18
CA AVG
Rank #278 / 1209
79.4% A+Oakview Hc LLCPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms
Reata Glen
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.

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).

Mission Viejo
840
Facility 840
CA AVG 105
Rank #2 / 1665
No
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 63
Rank #2048 / 2096
4--
6
Facility 6
CA AVG
Rank #653 / 1209
80.6% B-Reat Glen Orange County Ccrc1 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
Facility 80
CA AVG 105
Rank #920 / 1665
Yes
61
Facility 61
CA AVG 63
Rank #1014 / 2096
1-1
1
Facility 1
CA AVG
Rank #1118 / 1209
87.5% -Transformer Opco LLC;Oakmont Management Group LLCStudio / 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
Facility 81
CA AVG 105
Rank #917 / 1665
Yes
14
Facility 14
CA AVG 63
Rank #1916 / 2096
151
1
Facility 1
CA AVG
Rank #1118 / 1209
72.8% -Transformer Opco LLC;Oakmont Mangement Group LLCStudio / 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
Facility 81
CA AVG 105
Rank #917 / 1665
Yes
46
Facility 46
CA AVG 63
Rank #1446 / 2096
4148
4
Facility 4
CA AVG
Rank #835 / 1209
96.3% -Oakmont Senior Living Of Brookside Opco, LLC AndStudio / 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
Facility 79
CA AVG 105
Rank #940 / 1665
Yes
34
Facility 34
CA AVG 63
Rank #1665 / 2096
41524
4
Facility 4
CA AVG
Rank #835 / 1209
100.0% -Ffi Oakmont Tenant LLC; Life Care Services LLC1 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 (Oregon Street)
82
Facility 82
CA AVG 105
Rank #905 / 1665
Yes
74
Facility 74
CA AVG 63
Rank #599 / 2096
532
7
Facility 7
CA AVG
Rank #586 / 1209
34.1% A+Welltower Cogir Tenant; Cogir Management Usa1 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
Facility 82
CA AVG 105
Rank #905 / 1665
Yes
59
Facility 59
CA AVG 63
Rank #1089 / 2096
3157
2
Facility 2
CA AVG
Rank #1034 / 1209
47.6% -West Valley Mc,LLC; Oakmont Management Group LLCStudio / 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 (Warwick Avenue)
82
Facility 82
CA AVG 105
Rank #905 / 1665
Yes
72
Facility 72
CA AVG 63
Rank #675 / 2096
51814
5
Facility 5
CA AVG
Rank #739 / 1209
57.3% -Silverado Thousand Oaks LLC;Silverado Sr. Lvng MgmtPrivate 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 (Alta Loma)
77
Facility 77
CA AVG 105
Rank #952 / 1665
Yes
75
Facility 75
CA AVG 63
Rank #564 / 2096
121
1
Facility 1
CA AVG
Rank #1118 / 1209
79.2% A+Transformer Opco LLC;Oakmont Management Group LLCStudio / 1 Bed
Villa Lorena Senior Living
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.

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.

San Diego (Black Mountain Ranch Village)
85
Facility 85
CA AVG 105
Rank #887 / 1665
No
32
Facility 32
CA AVG 63
Rank #1695 / 2096
4191
9
Facility 9
CA AVG
Rank #504 / 1209
72.9% -Santaluz Senior Partners,LP;Vlgp Inc(Gen. Partner)-
Town & Country
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).

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.

Santa Ana (East Memory Lane)
328
Facility 328
CA AVG 105
Rank #45 / 1665
No
67
Facility 67
CA AVG 63
Rank #831 / 2096
3264
50
Facility 50
CA AVG
Rank #4 / 1209
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
Facility 85
CA AVG 105
Rank #887 / 1665
Yes
88
Facility 88
CA AVG 63
Rank #218 / 2096
432
25
Facility 25
CA AVG
Rank #131 / 1209
78.8% -Szr San Mateo LLC; Sunrise Senior Living MgtStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
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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.

Contact Glen Park at Long Beach

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.

Contact Abbey Road Villa

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.

Contact Cardinal Yu-Pin Manor

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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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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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

Overview of Marin Terrace
Marin Terrace is a boutique assisted living and memory care community located in Mill Valley, California. It offers personalized care in a family-style environment with a focus on comfort and dignity. The community provides services such as assisted living, memory care, and respite care.

Contact Marin Terrace

Overview of Southland Living
Southland Care Center is a senior living community located in Norwalk, California. It offers a range of services including skilled nursing, assisted living, and in-house therapy. Residents can enjoy a variety of activities and amenities designed to promote their well-being.

Contact Southland Living

Overview of Greenwood Assisted Living
Greenwood Assisted Living is located in San Rafael, CA. It offers assisted living and memory care services, including dementia and Alzheimer's care, medication management, and daily social activities. The facility emphasizes personalized care plans and a supportive community environment.

Contact Greenwood Assisted Living

Overview of Valley View Retirement Center
Valley View Rehab & Nursing Center is an attractive, modern facility set among rolling hills on the outskirts of Williamsport, Pennsylvania. It offers skilled nursing care for 163 residents at various levels of medical need. The facility provides a range of services including physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and specialized dementia care.

Contact Valley View Retirement Center

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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