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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

Compare Senior Care around California

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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In Home Elder Care Solutions

950 County Square Dr Suite# 204, Ventura, CA 93003
Overview of In Home Elder Care Solutions

In-Home Elder Care Solutions is an astounding community in Ventura, CA, that offers home care. With comprehensive care options, including dementia care, pre/post-surgery care, and hospital-to-home care, older adults receive the care and support they need for their ever-changing needs. As a locally-owned community, the community prioritizes older adults’ welfare to ensure comfort and convenience.

Older adults will not feel lonely with a friendly and nurturing team that accompanies them daily and conducts social and recreational activities. Household responsibilities, meal preparation, and assistance with errands are also provided for older adults to enjoy a maintenance-free lifestyle. Live a blissful retirement in the comforts of your home, accompanied by the community’s dedicated care and top-notch services.

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Overview of Pinewood Glen Retirement Community

Pinewood Glen Retirement Community in Bakersfield, CA, is a pet-friendly independent living community that has 99 affordable private apartments for those 55+. Promoting a lively and welcoming environment, the community ensures older adults can live comfortably during their stay. Residents can also keep their peace of mind, as nutritious meals are served three times daily, alongside housekeeping services and transportation to appointments. The community strives to provide residents with a maintenance-free lifestyle, with its dedicated services and top-notch amenities.

With plenty of leisure opportunities, wellness programs, and social gatherings, residents can connect with friends and explore new interests. A game room, an on-site beauty salon, and cozy lounge areas also ensure residents can rest without hassles. With its ideal location in the peaceful neighborhood of Bakersfield, the community is easily accessible for families and visitors. This independent living community is one of the best options for senior living in California, especially with its top-notch services and well-maintained amenities.

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Overview of Villas at Saratoga Skilled Nursing & Asst

Administered by Ryan Williams, Villas at Saratoga Skilled Nursing & Assisted Living is a 74-bed skilled nursing and assisted living community in Saratoga Springs, California. It offers post-acute rehabilitation and longer-term care for occupants with varying tiers of medical and personal support needs. With a walk score of 81, the location is really walkable, making it easy for residents and families to access nearby errands and essentials on foot.

The facility provides 24-hour staffing and spotlights rehabilitation services, so it’s practical for residents convalescing from surgery, hospitalization, or illness. This rehabilitation focus helps occupants regain independence and manage recovery with professional support available 24/7. Everyday life at Villas at Saratoga Skilled Nursing & Assisted Living is supported by wide amenities and activities tailored to keep residents engaged and active. A beauty salon is on-site for personal grooming and self-care. Residents join exercise classes to support physical wellness, partake in shopping trips in the community, and gather for book clubs and social time. These activities help residents stay connected and maintain interests beyond their care routines.

To learn more about specific rehabilitation programs, care pathways, pricing, payment options, staffing ratios, dining services, and other programs, contacting the facility is an efficient next step. It’s a pragmatic choice for occupants recuperating from surgery, hospitalization, or illness.

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Overview of Gold Country Assisted Living

Accepting Medicare and Medicaid, Gold Country Assisted Living is a 46-bed assisted living community administered by Bonnie Stone in Placerville, California. Offered are assisted living, memory care, and respite care to residents in the Sierra Nevada foothills. The community has been under current ownership since May 2024 and has 24-hour staffing.

Clean since licensing is the inspection record. One annual inspection in April 2025 found zero deficiencies. Six complaint investigations have been conducted over the same period, an above-average visit count, but every allegation across all six was determined to be unsubstantiated or unfounded, with no citations issued. The latest visit was January 2026, also resulting in zero deficiencies. Occupancy sits at 83 percent which is above California’s 72.8 percent average. It has trended upward since the change of ownership in 2024.

Present on-site are rehabilitation services.

The facility fits older adults wanting assisted living or memory care in a smaller, community-scale setting in El Dorado County. Current availability here exists, and a clean compliance record spans the facility’s full operating history under current ownership.

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Overview of Aaa Kindness Care II

Aaa Kindness Care II is a 32-bed senior living property located on Dominion Road on the rural outskirts of Santa Maria, California. Managed by Sm Senior Care Operations Llc under the direction of administrator Shayna Pettiford, the six-year-old facility combines long-term assisted living with structured memory care programs.

The staffing model provides 24-hour supervision, daily personal routine care, and medication delivery, alongside temporary respite stays and on-site physical rehabilitation support for individuals recovering from an illness or hospital discharge.

The culinary team prepares handcrafted daily meals tailored to individual dietary preferences and nutritional requirements. Everyday tasks like laundry, housekeeping, and property maintenance are handled by the staff, while a dedicated life enrichment coordinator manages regular social games, music activities, and fitness exercises. The surrounding Santa Barbara County neighborhood is entirely car-dependent, meaning visitors and family members will need a vehicle to access the property, which sits in an area featuring views of local farming communities and mountains.

Prospective representatives can contact the main office to inquire about current private or shared room rates. Arranging an appointment allows families to tour the grounds, view the secured memory care setup, and discuss the intake process directly with the administration.

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Overview of Golden Years Residential Care Home
Golden Years Residential Care is a memory care facility located in Las Vegas, NV. It provides expert support for Alzheimer's and various forms of dementia, ensuring personalized care and dignity for residents. The facility is committed to creating a safe and supportive environment for seniors.

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Overview of Vista Prado

Vista Prado, Inc.-operated and Linda Cho-administered, Vista Prado is an assisted living and memory care community in Vallejo, California, in Solano County. Beyond daily assisted living, the community supports residents through respite care, hospice care, transitional living, and diabetes care, giving families an array of options as a loved one’s needs change over time. The 68-bed, mid-sized community’s scale can balance individual attention with the larger setting’s social activity. Now in its second year of operation, its building and common spaces are relatively new. Memory care is a defined part of the community offerings, with secure accommodations and dementia care professionals on site 24/7, so it’s a pragmatic option for families navigating Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia.

Care is backed by 24-hour staffing and rehabilitation services, so residents healing from a hospital stay or managing an active condition have support ready. Daily life is shaped by a wellness program and amenities geared toward comfort and routine, including a central bistro, restaurant-style dining, a show stage for events, and a full-service beauty salon and barbershop. Housekeeping and linen service, building-wide emergency systems, and telephone and cable-ready apartments round out the practical side of living. Dining leans on chef-prepared meals and snacks highlighting seasonal ingredients and local produce, with chef specials featured through the week. The car-dependent surrounding neighborhood scores 9 for walkability, so most errands and outings involve a short drive.

Families contemplating Vista Prado may want to tour in person to see firsthand the memory care spaces and dining. It’s a grounded choice for families navigating Alzheimer’s or other dementias.

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Overview of Ventura Grand Chateau

Under Sean Beharry’s administration, Ventura Grand Chateau is a 49-bed assisted living community operated by Ventura Grand Chateau LLC. Operating for seven years, the home maintains a moderately walkable location where some daily errands can be finished on foot, making it convenient for residents and visiting family.

Ventura Grand Chateau is built around 24-hour staffing and core support services like housekeeping and linen service, which handle everyday maintenance needs so residents can follow their daily routines. The dining program offers three meals a day along with regular snacks and can accommodate occupants with special dietary needs, fostering confidence in families that nutritional preferences and restrictions are honored. Life here includes various activities built to keep residents engaged and social. Programming features arts and crafts, live entertainment, and seasonal and holiday celebrations. These give a sense of rhythm to the community throughout the year.

The best way to see the resident rooms, meet the staff, and get a feel for the community’s daily operations is for families considering the home to tour in person.

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Alta Vista Gardens

829 North Alta Vista Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90046
Overview of Alta Vista Gardens

Operated by Alta Vista Gardens, Inc, Alta Vista Gardens is a nursing home located at 829 North Alta Vista Boulevard in Los Angeles. The 70-bed facility serves the West Hollywood area and has been supplying skilled nursing care for the past decade. It provides a smaller, more intimate setting compared to larger regional facilities. The community sits in a car-dependent neighborhood where most daily errands need a vehicle, common for this particular part of Los Angeles.

The home is subject to oversight by California’s Department of Health Care Access and Information, which conducts periodic inspections to ensure quality care standards are met.

For families thinking of choosing Alta Vista Gardens for a loved one, an on-site tour lets you see the facility’s environment and daily operations. Doing so also allows you to meet the care team. When making such a vital care decision, this kind of direct visit is especially valuable.

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Overview of Country View Assisted Living

Country View Assisted Living is a 25-bed care home located on West Center Street in Provo, Utah. This single-story building features private rooms for seniors who prefer an intimate residential setting rather than a massive complex. The facility provides long-term assisted living alongside short-term respite care, with certified nursing assistants on-site around the clock, backed by a registered nurse who remains on call.

The house features restaurant-style dining options, a dedicated fitness room, an entertainment space, and an on-site hair salon. Daily services include building maintenance, housekeeping, linen laundry, and consultation services with contracted pharmacy and dietary specialists.

The surrounding area is car-dependent, meaning visitors and residents will generally need a vehicle for standard errands, but the property sits close to downtown Provo with straightforward highway access. State oversight records indicate that past inspections have cited the property for issues concerning facility operations, emergency preparedness plans, and staffing credentials.

Families can schedule an appointment to walk through the single-story layout and meet the caregivers. Visiting the campus provides an opportunity to see the room options firsthand, review the daily activity schedules, and ask the administration how they manage their staffing and safety protocols.

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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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