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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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 Lincoln Square Post-Acute Care

Lincoln Square Post-Acute Care is a highly recognized nursing home in Stockton, CA, offering skilled nursing and rehabilitation. Promoting a compassionate and nurturing environment, the community ensures older adults are treated well during their stay. Residents also experience a worry-free retirement, with 24-hour care, nutritious meals, and therapies. The community also works closely with residents to understand their needs and habits, ensuring they can recover and live to their potential.

Musical performances, gardening, stretching, and volunteer programs are just some of the activities dedicated to helping residents explore new interests and prevent loneliness. Thoughtfully furnished rooms and spacious common areas are also available, so residents can focus on their recovery. Residents also experience a convenient and stress-free lifestyle, as it is located near Dameron Hospital in the quiet residential area of Stockton. This nursing home is one of the trusted options for senior living in California, especially with its high standards of care.

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Overview of Monte Vista Care Center

The single-story layout at Monte Vista Care Center provides an administrative base for a 69-bed nursing community located on Victoria Street in Rancho Cucamonga, California. This property routes its billing through traditional private accounts and standard insurance options, keeping operations integrated with the suburban landscape. Because the immediate territory carries a low Walk Score of 22, families and visiting guests must use a car for all local transit and off-site travel.

Clinical services encompass both permanent medical housing and short-term post-hospital recovery pathways. To manage these tracks, the 24-hour nursing team provides 3 hours and 43 minutes of direct daily care per resident, with shift logs showing 2 hours and 24 minutes from nurse aides, 1 hour and 19 minutes from practical nurses, and 20 minutes from registered nurses. Furthermore, the specialized rehabilitation department schedules on-site physical therapy sessions that average 6 minutes per resident each day.

Individual bedrooms connect directly to central common lounges and dedicated medical suites designed for routine physical evaluations. The household crew handles standard domestic systems, including building maintenance, room cleaning, and kitchen logistics, alongside structured exercise groups, social events, and dedicated facility transit vans for outside appointments. For questions regarding current bed openings or pricing details, the admissions department handles public inquiries directly at (626) 359-8141.

Older adults can arrange an interview to inspect the single-floor property, review the daily clinical care logs, and evaluate the regional driving setups. The management team covers phone consultations, physical therapy tracks, building maintenance, and guest parking.

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Overview of Las Colinas Post Acute

Las Colinas Post Acute is a nursing home in Ontario, CA, offering rehabilitation and skilled nursing. Promoting a warm and supportive environment, the community ensures older adults are well-cared for. Exceptional services, including 24-hour care, nutritious meals, and social services, are also offered to improve residents’ quality of life. Through individualized care plans, residents receive the utmost attention and care tailored to their unique needs and habits.

Field trips, stretching, and special events foster engagement and encourage residents to live actively. Residents can also focus on their recovery with state-of-the-art amenities, like the rehabilitation gym and spacious courtyards. Located near Interstate 10 in the quiet neighborhood of Ontario, the community guarantees accessibility and convenience. This nursing home is one of the best options for senior living in California, especially with its exceptional care.

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San Juan Hills Healthcare Center

31741 Rancho Viejo Rd B, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Overview of San Juan Hills Healthcare Center

San Juan Hills Healthcare Center is an award-winning nursing home in San Juan Capistrano, CA, offering skilled nursing, rehabilitation, respite care, and hospice services. Here, older adults can feel at ease during their stay in a compassionate and welcoming environment. 24-hour care, nutrition programs, and transportation services are also offered to improve residents’ living experiences. Residents also receive the utmost attention and care tailored to their unique needs and habits through individualized care plans.

Social events, light exercises, and a variety of games ensure residents can live actively and have fun. State-of-the-art rehabilitation equipment and lively gathering areas also ensure residents can recover well. Situated near Ortega Highway 74 and Interstate 5 in San Juan Capistrano, the community ensures accessibility. This nursing home is one of the finest options for senior living in California, especially with its commitment to helping older adults thrive in retirement.

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Overview of Orange Healthcare & Wellness Center, LLC

Orange Healthcare & Wellness Center is a nursing home in Orange, CA, offering rehabilitation and skilled nursing. The community strives to keep older adults comfortable and safe in a clean and nurturing setting. Nutritious meals, transportation, and 24-hour care are among the high-quality services dedicated to improving residents’ quality of life. Alongside a wide range of specialized care, the community also works closely with residents to provide the best possible care tailored to their unique needs and habits.

Group outings, live entertainment, and games foster interactions and encourage residents to live actively. Residents can also relax and talk to friends in the spacious outdoors and lively gathering areas. CHOC Hospital – Orange, restaurants, shops, and bus stops are also located nearby, providing residents with quick access to their necessities and leisure. As one of the trusted options for senior living in California, this nursing home continuously provides high standards of care to help older adults thrive in retirement.

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Overview of Heritage Park Nursing Center

Heritage Park Nursing Center in Upland, CA, is a 70-bed nursing home that offers rehabilitation and skilled nursing. Featuring a clean and well-organized setting, the community ensures older adults are comfortable and safe. Assistance with daily living activities, 24-hour care, and nutritious meals are also offered, so residents can focus on their rehabilitation and recovery. Personalized care plans are also provided to meet residents’ unique needs and preferences.

Recreational activities, social events, and light exercises provide residents with more opportunities to gain meaningful experiences and have fun. Cozy rooms and fun gathering areas are also available for residents’ relaxation and wellness. Situated in the lively neighborhood of Upland, the community guarantees a stress-free retirement. This nursing home is a good option for senior living in California, especially with its top-tier services and well-maintained amenities.

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Overview of La Paloma Healthcare Center

Pacific Villas Post Acute in Oceanside, CA, is a nursing home that offers a wide range of skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and respite care. With its warm and nurturing environment, the community ensures older adults can keep their peace of mind in retirement. 24-hour care, nutritious meals, and social services are also offered, so residents experience a worry-free lifestyle. Alongside plenty of specialized care, personalized care plans are also provided to help residents return to their routines and live to their potential.

Musical performances, stretching, special events, and field trips are just some of the activities that residents can participate in to stay active and make friends. Cozy communal areas and thoughtfully furnished rooms are also available for residents’ relaxation and wellness. Residents also have quick access to healthcare and other necessities, with Tri-City Medical Park, Med-Care Plarmacy, restaurants, shops, and bus stops located in the area. Providing high standards of care and well-maintained amenities, this nursing home is one of the best options for senior living in California.

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Overview of Vista Knoll Specialized Care

Vista Knoll Specialized Care is a nursing home in Vista, CA, offering skilled nursing and rehabilitation. Promoting a supportive and welcoming environment, the community goes above and beyond to help older adults live comfortably in retirement. Excellent services, including 24-hour care, nutritious meals, and therapies, are also provided to improve residents’ living experiences. Through a collaborative effort with the residents, their families, and physicians, personalized care plans are provided to meet their needs and preferences.

Excursions, ice cream socials, and arts classes provide residents with more opportunities to learn and gain meaningful moments. Thoughtfully curated amenities and spacious common areas also ensure residents can rest and move around comfortably. The community is also easily accessible, as it is conveniently located in the serene residential area of Vista, near bus stops. This nursing home has exceptional standards of care dedicated to older adults’ well-being, making it a great choice for senior living in California.

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Overview of New Orange Hills

New Orange Hills is a well-recognized nursing home in Orange, CA, offering long-term care, rehabilitation, and skilled nursing. Here, older adults can ease their worries in a nurturing, welcoming environment. Residents also experience worry-free living, with 24-hour care, nutritious meals, and recreational activities. Working closely with residents, their families, and physicians, the community provides top-notch care tailored to their unique needs and preferences.

Arts and crafts, lecture series, and ice cream socials provide residents with more opportunities to continue learning and stay active. Well-lit spaces, innovative rehabilitation equipment, and thoughtfully curated amenities also ensure residents can focus on their recovery. Situated in the quiet residential area of Orange, near bus stops, the community guarantees a laid-back lifestyle. This nursing home is a good option for senior living in California, especially with its dedicated services and top-notch amenities.

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Overview of Anaheim Crest Nursing Center

Anaheim Crest Nursing Center is a nursing home in Anaheim, CA, offering comprehensive skilled nursing and rehabilitation. With its supportive setting, the community ensures older adults are treated well during their stay. A specialized Korean care unit, therapies, and well-balanced meals are also provided to meet residents’ unique needs and preferences. Individualized care plans are also created for each resident to ensure their recovery and wellness.

Fun gatherings and recreational activities allow residents to make friends and gain meaningful experiences. Families are also encouraged to visit their loved ones to prevent loneliness. West Anaheim Medical Center, Anaheim Medical Plaza, and bus stops are also available in the area, providing residents with quick access to their necessities. Dedicated to older adults’ well-being, this nursing home is one of the best choices for senior living in California.

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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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