Page 200 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
Reviewed by
Last updated
Jul 2026
We analyzed
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
Rows per page:
View all Nearby Homes
Overview of McAuley Meadows Senior Apartments

McAuley Meadows Senior Apartments is an affordable independent living community in Auburn, CA, that has 59 one-bedroom apartments for those 55+. With its cozy and inviting environment, the community ensures older adults can feel at home during their stay. On-site resident services, parking, and leisure opportunities are also offered to help residents maintain independence with ease. The community is purposely designed to provide those with extremely low incomes, ensuring they can live comfortably in retirement while staying on a budget.

Social gatherings, light exercises, and various recreational opportunities allow residents to live actively and create meaningful connections. A bocce-ball court, a garden, and a library with a gas fireplace are among the top-notch amenities that residents can lounge in. The Auburn City Fire Department Station 3, bus stops, and a market, as well as downtown Auburn, are also easily accessible from the area. With its affordability and exceptional quality, this independent living community is a good option for senior living in California.

Contact McAuley Meadows Senior Apartments

Overview of Visiting Angels Home Care – San Diego

Visiting Angels is a locally owned home care service agency proudly serving families in San Diego, California. They are dedicated to providing compassionate care to elderly and disabled adults, offering tailored services to meet individual needs. Their flexible, affordable hourly care allows families to choose the level of support that suits their schedules and budgets.
They have a meticulous caregiver selection process through the Select Your Caregiver program, which sets them apart, ensuring the perfect match for your loved one. Skilled professionals are thoroughly vetted and committed to treating seniors with respect and dignity. Whether it’s transitional assistance, companionship, personal care, or medication reminders, Visiting Angels supports seniors in maintaining their independence and quality of life. Visiting Angels home care services can provide your loved one the assistance and companionship they deserve while staying comfortably home.

Contact Visiting Angels Home Care – San Diego

Overview of Sage Eldercare Solutions

Serving families throughout the Bay Area, Sage Eldercare Solutions provides memory care and home care services in Millbrae, California. Since 2001, the community has supported older adults and individuals with disabilities through a range of care and care management services.

A multidisciplinary team of nurses, social workers, gerontologists, counseling psychologists, and activity specialists also provides care based on residents’ needs. Services include Professional Care Management, Specialized Home Care, and a Therapeutic Activity Program. For those opting for home care, dedicated care attendants assist with activities of daily living while supporting independence and quality of life.

The community has a two-story building and offers private and semi-private accommodations, providing flexibility for different needs and preferences. Transportation services, along with fitness and recreational opportunities, are also available as part of daily support.

Kaiser Permanente South San Francisco Medical Center is also located within five miles, offering convenient access to hospital services for residents and their families. The surrounding area is largely car-dependent, with limited walkable amenities nearby, making personal transportation helpful for errands and appointments.

Sage Eldercare Solutions provides a combination of care management, home care, and therapeutic programming to address a variety of needs, from coordinating community resources to providing hands-on daily assistance.

Contact Sage Eldercare Solutions

Overview of Allessandra Home Care

Allessandra Home Care is a dependable senior living community that offers various residential care services. The community prides themselves on high quality care provided by experienced caregivers offering quality nurturing care to residents in the comfort of their private and semi private accommodations. Here, residents are provided with 24-hour supervision and access to meal assistance, personal care assistance, medication management assistance, and more, ensuring they live comfortably and worry-free.

The community guarantees residents live worry-free with the support of convenient services, including laundry service and laundry supplies, fresh linen, room cleaning, upkeep, and maintenance. Residents also enjoy three nutritious, well balanced meals and snacks with accommodations for special diets, making sure everyone receives the nutrients they need to maintain a healthy body. Here, residents’ safety, comfort, and well-being are a priority, making sure they are provided with the finest care possible in an environment that nurtures and fosters a vibrant living experience.

Contact Allessandra Home Care

Overview of Daybreak Retirement Villas: Assisted Living

Daybreak Retirement Villas in Escondido, California, envisions a distinguished senior living experience where comfort and care seamlessly unite. As a residential care facility owned by healthcare professionals, its mission is to offer excellent assisted living in a delightful environment. Daybreak Retirement Villas, serving Escondido, San Marcos, Rancho Bernardo, Vista, and Carlsbad for over eight years, ensures a homey feel with limited beds, skilled nurses, and regular checks by licensed professionals to maintain the highest standards of care and comfort.

At Daybreak Retirement Villas, residents experience unmatched excellence in 24/7 care provided by a dedicated team of trained professionals committed to delivering the best services. The assisted living facilities are licensed to accommodate individuals with various needs, from those who can walk to those who are bedridden, with expertise in hospice care, incontinence, stroke, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and dementia. Daybreak Retirement Villas means choosing top-notch senior care.

Contact Daybreak Retirement Villas: Assisted Living

Overview of Carefree Senior Living Sacramento

Beautifully nestled near California State Capitol Park in Sacramento, CA, Park Place Apartments is an idyllic retreat that offers independent living. Residents can ease their worries in the community’s cozy studios, equipped with emergency pull cords for safety. The community also strives to maintain affordability through a subsidized housing program.

Residents have fun and make new friends with a thoughtfully curated calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs. Delightful and healthy meals are also served to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. With its cozy amenities and friendly setting, residents are guaranteed the finest retirement experience.

Contact Carefree Senior Living Sacramento

Compassionate Angels Home Care, LLC

275 W Hospitality Ln Suite 307, San Bernardino, CA 92408
Overview of Compassionate Angels Home Care

San Bernardino, California, is home to Compassionate Angels Home Care, a non-medical agency operating out of the Show Place neighborhood. Led by President Tracy Nunez, the organization has spent seven years providing in-home caregiver matching, which gives local seniors a way to remain in their private residences instead of moving into an assisted living facility.

The neighborhood surrounding the administrative office scores a 36 out of 100 for walkability, making it mostly car-dependent for daily errands. Caregivers assist with personal routines like bathing, dressing, meal preparation, medication reminders, and physical transferring, with scheduling options extending up to 24-hour monitoring.

The agency balances this hands-on physical help with regular companionship visits and temporary respite care to give primary family caregivers a scheduled break.

Families can visit the office Monday through Friday between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm to speak with the administrative team in person.

Contact Compassionate Angels Home Care, LLC

Overview of Height Street Skilled Care

Set amidst the serene neighborhood of Bakersfield, CA, Height Street Skilled Care is a peaceful senior living community designed to cater to residents who are recovering from illness or hospitalization. The community provides residents a safe healing environment with access to an array of services, including skilled nursing, short-term rehabilitation and long term care. A compassionate and reliable care and security team is always available to make sure residents are comfortable and secure as they go through their recovery process.

At Height Street Skilled Care, they only employ highly-trusted and skilled employees to make sure residents are provided with excellent services. Residents’ wishes and preferences are also carefully considered when creating their care plans to ensure their usual interests and routines are incorporated into their recovery journey. With extensive services and a home-like atmosphere, residents are guaranteed to enjoy a speedy recovery.

Contact Height Street Skilled Care

Bella Vista

1760 N Fair Oaks Ave, Pasadena, CA 91103
Overview of Bella Vista

Bella Vista is an apartment community located in Sun Valley, CA. It offers various amenities including a community room, fitness room, and gated underground parking. The property is professionally managed by Bell Properties.

Contact Bella Vista

Overview of Sandhill Assisted Living

Sandhill Assisted Living is a thoughtfully designed assisted living community in Menlo Park, CA, that offers personal care, hospice, and respite care. Promoting a warm and welcoming environment, the community strives to accommodate up to six older adults, ensuring their comfort and safety. With home-cooked meals, medication assistance, and 24-hour supervision, residents can maintain their independence without hassles. The community also works closely with residents to develop care plans tailored to their needs and preferences.

Light exercises, crafts, and a variety of entertainment options allow residents to try new hobbies and gain meaningful experiences. Residents can also interact with their surroundings and rest in private and semi-private rooms and beautifully maintained gardens. With its ideal location in the quiet neighborhood of Menlo Park, residents are guaranteed a stress-free retirement. As one of the finest options for senior living in California, this assisted living community ensures older adults receive the highest quality of care to live comfortably in their later years.

Contact Sandhill Assisted Living

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
No paid rankings Communities cannot pay to influence placement.
How we're paid: If we help you find a community and you move in, that community may pay us a referral fee. This never affects where they rank or what you pay. Learn more
Submit a correction

Nearby Cities

Who we are

Your Senior Care Partner, Every Step of the Way

We help families find affordable senior communities and unlock same day discounts, Medicaid, and Medicare options tailored to your needs.

Contact us Today