Page 194 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 Crestview Villa
Crestview Villa is a boutique 38-suite Assisted Living community located in Escondido, California. It offers a homelike atmosphere that feels like a seaside retreat, providing a lifestyle that celebrates independence while offering the support residents need. The community is dedicated to ensuring comfort, dignity, and peace of mind for its residents.

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Overview of Quality Care Assisted Living
Quality Care Assisted Living provides a special combination of care, supportive services, and courteous neighbors. The facility aims to build a warm rapport with residents and create a family-type environment while bridging the gap between independent living and nursing homes. They are committed to fulfilling the needs of seniors with dignity and respect.

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Overview of Alta Healthcare Center of Camarillo

Alta Healthcare Center of Camarillo is a top-rated nursing home in Camarillo, CA, offering dementia care, hospice care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation. The community promotes a nurturing and welcoming environment, striving to keep older adults comfortable and safe. With 24-hour assistance, transportation, and a nutrition program, residents receive exceptional services to live comfortably. Through individualized care plans, the community ensures residents can recover without hassles.

Light exercises, social gatherings, and recreational activities provide residents with more opportunities to interact with friends and have fun. With thoughtfully furnished rooms and lively gathering areas, residents can rest and focus on their well-being. Set in the quiet residential area of Camarillo, the community ensures a stress-free retirement. This nursing home is a great choice for senior living in California, as it has excellent services and top-notch amenities.

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Overview of Capistrano Beach Care Center

A distinct senior living community settled in the harmonious neighborhood of Del Rey, Capistrano Beach, CA, Capistrano Beach Care Center provides long-term care and short-term rehabilitation. With seniors’ comfort and wellness in mind, the community features 93 comfortable and warm accommodations. Keep peace of mind with a team of compassionate and specially trained professionals taking care of your needs and aspirations.

As a Medicare and Medicaid-certified community, Capistrano Beach Care Center strives to ease financial constraints so that seniors can enjoy a better quality of life. Moreover, the community is conveniently located near hospitals, ensuring easy access to medical needs whenever necessary. Capistrano Beach Care Center ensures residents retain their independence while providing the right care and assistance.

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Overview of The Orchards Post-Acute

Burrowed within a charming area in Bakersfield, CA, The Orchards Post-Acute is a dependable senior care provider, offering short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. This care community features 150 units of thoughtfully designed accommodations tailored to accommodate its residents’ unique needs. Featuring a reliable team of care experts, the community ensures residents are provided with the services they need to recover quickly from their conditions or hospitalization.

Individualized care plans are made based on residents’ care requirements and preferences to make sure they receive the appropriate care and support throughout their healing journey. Skilled nurses are available day and night to provide immediate attention should residents need them, giving them ease and peace of mind. Here, everyone is provided with an all-encompassing care so they can get back to doing the things they love as soon as possible.

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Overview of FountainGlen Valencia Apartments

Conveniently located near Northbridge Clubhouse in Valencia, CA, FountainGlen Valencia Apartments is an idyllic 55+ community that offers independent living. Featuring specially designed and spacious one- and two-bedroom floor plans, the community ensures residents are comfortable and safe. Residents can ease their worries with the community’s dedicated services, like on-site management and 24-hour emergency maintenance.

Residents can live actively and maintain social connections with recreation sites and local amenities nearby. With state-of-the-art amenities, including a card room, a business center, a library, billiards, a puzzle room, a fitness center, a clubhouse, a pool, and a spa, residents enjoy luxurious retirement.

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Overview of Truewood by Merrill, West Covina

Achieve your greatest potential with the esteemed senior living community of Truewood by Merrill, West Covina settled in the idyllic lands of E Holt Avenue, West Covina, CA, specializing in independent living. The community features elegant and spacious accommodations in various studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans, promising the utmost comfort and safety. Spend your golden years leading a meaningful life with extra hands from a competent and highly trained team available around the clock.

Discover new interests and relive old interests with fun activities and engaging programs catering to seniors’ enjoyment and wellness. Dedicated to enhancing seniors’ well-being, the community serves healthy and tasty meals to meet nutritional requirements and preferences. Truewood by Merrill, West Covina is great for seniors looking to live their retirement doing what they love in its cozy and inviting spaces.

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Overview of Sequoia Grove Gracious Retirement Living

Live a fun-filled everyday life at Sequoia Grove, an engaging senior living community in Granite Bay, CA, offering independent living. Residents indulge in safety and comfort with a range of thoughtfully designed accommodation, including studios, one- and two-bedroom apartments with convenient features and safety features. Immediate assistance is guaranteed with managers living on-site and available throughout the day. Safety is guaranteed with 24-hour emergency pull cords and fire protection systems installed in each residence.

Residents’ lifestyle is enhanced with the community’s wide array of convenient amenities, engaging activities, and services. Housekeeping, laundry, transportation, and maintenance services help residents leave the worries of daily living behind so they can freely enjoy their lives. Amenities like a library, full-service beauty salon, worship services, fitness center, spacious activity room, garden beds, walking paths, and outdoor firepit, ensure residents will never run out of enjoyable things to do and can live an active lifestyle.

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Smart Choice In-Home Care Assistance

7349 Milliken Ave Bid 140 Ste 115, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Overview of Smart Choice In-Home Care Assistance

Receive top-notch care from Smart Choice In-Home Care Assistance, a distinct community in Rancho Cucamonga, CA, that offers in-home care. With its dedication to improving older adults’ quality of life, the community provides a wide range of care options, including pre- and postoperative care, personalized care, and congestive heart failure care. Promoting a bright and nurturing environment, older adults retain their independence while receiving top-notch care for their needs.

The community also provides older adults with genuine companionship to ease their loneliness. There’s no need to hassle with meal planning and preparation, with carefully curated dining options prepared to satisfy dietary needs and preferences. Transportation services, medication reminders, and assistance with errands are also available for residents’ convenience. Make every moment of your golden years count, with the community’s dedicated care delivered in the safety of their homes.

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Overview of God’s Hand Home Care

Make every moment count with God’s Hand Home Care Inc. in Oxnard, CA, which offers home care. Older adults receive the care they need with extensive care options, including dementia care, personal care, live-in care, and respite care. With a compassionate and highly trained team available 24/7, older adults ease their worries and live comfortably in their golden years.

Veterans also find the care they need with dedicated veterans care programs that aim to honor their services to the country. Mobility assistance and transportation services are also available to improve older adults’ living experiences. The community strives to deliver hands-on care for older adults to enjoy their golden years in the safety 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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