Page 34 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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Magdalene Residential Care

1109 E Homestead Rd, Sunnyvale, CA 94087
Overview of Magdalene Residential Care

Spend your golden years at Magdalene Residential Care, a blissful retreat in Sunnyvale, CA, offering assisted living. Residents receive the highest quality of care tailored to their personal needs from a compassionate and highly trained team available 24/7. The community strives to keep residents’ independence without hassles, helping with chores and daily living activities.

Residents are encouraged to live actively and make new friends with a thoughtfully curated calendar of fun recreational activities and enriching programs. The community also provides hospice care to meet residents’ healthcare needs. Meal preparation and transportation services are also available for residents’ convenience. With its convenient amenities and comprehensive services, residents are guaranteed to thrive in retirement.

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Excellent Home Care

37208 27Th St E, Palmdale, CA 93550
Overview of Excellent Home Care

Enjoy a worry-free retirement with Excellent Home Care, an idyllic retreat in Palmdale, CA, offering assisted living. The community is committed to improving residents’ quality of life with exceptional care tailored to their needs 24/7. Residents can keep their peace of mind with the community helping with housekeeping and maintenance.

Residents will not feel lonely with a thoughtfully curated calendar of fun recreational activities and enriching programs that highlight their interests and capabilities. Delicious and healthy meals are also served from breakfast to dinner, catering to residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Medication management, incontinence care, mobility assistance, and transportation services are also provided for residents’ comfort and safety. The community features two distinct locations at 27th Street East and Peonza Lane, ensuring residents find the community that best matches their preferences.

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Noble Living II, LLC

505 Hills Lane Dr, Fletcher Hills, CA 92020
Overview of Noble Living II

Ideally located in the peaceful neighborhood of Hills Lane Drive, Fletcher Hills, Noble Living II is a dependable community that offers assisted living and memory care. The community is dedicated to improving residents’ welfare, providing them with top-tier care and assistance tailored to their special needs with a kind and well-trained team available 24/7. Housekeeping, laundry, and linen services are also provided to ensure a maintenance-free lifestyle.

Fun activities and engaging programs are conducted to promote belongingness and an active lifestyle. Delight with healthy and delicious meals that cater to dietary needs and preferences; special diets including diabetic and vegetarian are also accommodated. Transportation services and incontinence care are also provided for residents’ comfort and convenience. The community is ideal for those who need additional support to live their golden years without worries.

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Overview of Dignity Home Care

Conveniently located in San Diego, CA, Dignity Home Care I is a compassionate home care provider that delivers various care services to residents’ doorsteps. Dedicated to helping residents remain in the comfort of their residences, this provider provides daily living assistance at affordable rates. From companionship to personal care, Dignity Home Care ensures residents receive all the comforts they need to flourish.

Their excellent team of caregivers is thoroughly trained and screened to ensure they have the skills and attitude to offer exceptional care. Through their respite care options, this home care provider helps family caregivers get their much-deserved break. With Dignity Home Care I, residents and their families enjoy the comfort of knowing they are cared for by a capable team.

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Overview of Arbor Palms

Arbor Palms is a blissful senior living community residing in the quiet neighborhood of West Ball Road, Anaheim, CA, providing assisted living and memory care. The community goes above and beyond to provide seniors with a comfortable and safe environment. A competent and highly trained team attends to seniors’ needs and aspirations, ensuring they enjoy a worry-free lifestyle.

A full slate of enriching activities and engaging programs accompanies residents as they go about their day. Eat well and feel your best with delicious and healthy meals satisfying nutritional requirements and tastes. Arbor Palms strives to create a safe place for seniors to do the things they love while having a reliable community by their side.

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Overview of My Mother’s Place Mar Vista

My Mother’s Place Mar Vista is a warm and idyllic home nestled within the vibrant city of Los Angeles, California. This senior residence is a haven of top-notch care, catering to individuals on their path to recovery, rehabilitation, and healing. Offering a supportive environment adorned with breathtaking gardens, they take pride in providing high-quality assistance from caregivers who are not only reputable but also compassionate. With expertise in various areas, they lend a helping hand to those in need, ensuring a seamless journey toward wellness.

Immersed in the embrace of nature’s beauty, the residence offers a sanctuary for individuals with physical disabilities, dementia patients, and anyone seeking solace and companionship. Each resident has the option to choose from beautifully designed private bedrooms, be it a cozy personal space or a shared bedroom with a shared bath, fostering a sense of community and camaraderie.

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Overview of Navita Residences Ventura

Navita Residences Ventura is a residential community located in the serene Tull Street, Ventura, CA, offering assisted living, rehabilitation, and nursing services. The community also strives to accommodate those with Alzheimer’s, dementia, and other non-ambulatory needs, ensuring they live comfortably despite their condition. A kind and highly skilled team helps residents with their daily living activities and household responsibilities around the clock to provide more time to do the things they love.

For residents to live actively and remain socially engaged, stimulating activities and enriching programs are conducted for their leisure and wellness. Meal plans are carefully curated according to each resident to meet their dietary needs and preferences. Transportation to doctor’s appointments and collaboration with physicians are available to meet residents’ healthcare needs. The community is great for those looking for additional care to live comfortably in their golden years.

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Ivy Park at Fullerton

2226 N Euclid St, Fullerton, CA 92835
Overview of Ivy Park at Fullerton

Ivy Park at Fullerton offers assisted living and memory care services– delivered by the staff’s compassionate and kind approach. They ensure that every resident can live a purposeful life every day and feel at home through the exceptional service and care they provide. Ivy Park is considerably one of the most welcoming and inclusive senior living communities, which would be ideal for you or your loved one who seeks a home secured with safety.

The lifestyle at Ivy Park ensures that everyone stays active, which is why they have wellness programs that help enrich their body and spirit. Community services and amenities include concierge services, arts and crafts, social activities, a full-service hair salon, and indoor and outdoor common areas.

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Valley Haven

2266 Chanticleer Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Overview of Valley Haven

Valley Haven Assisted Living & Memory Care in Santa Cruz caters to seniors who require support with daily living activities in their assisted living with memory care center. Their staff is trained to provide compassionate care that respects residents’ dignity and independence.

Residents can benefit from medication management, assistance with ambulation, and incontinence care. This assisted living home also offers memory care programs designed to engage residents in activities that stimulate cognitive function and social interaction. The facility provides a safe and secure environment with beautifully landscaped grounds and walking paths that meander through groves of towering trees, leading to breathtaking views of the ocean.

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Del’s Haven I

29835 Andrea Way, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
Overview of Del’s Haven I

Enjoy a worry-free retirement with Del’s Haven I, a unique community surrounded by local amenities and church in Andrea WAy, Laguna Niguel, CA, that offers assisted living, memory care, and and hospice care. The community is dedicated to improving residents’ welfare, providing specially designed private and semi-private accommodations, alongside assistance with Activities of Daily Living. Residents can rest easy with the community helping with their household responsibilities and medication management.

Have fun and do the things you love with engaging social events and stimulating recreational activities that aims to promote belongingness and activeness. Here, residents enjoy hassle-free dining with healthy and delicious meals served three times daily, alongside snacks throughout the day. The community is ideal for those who need assistance in living their day-to-day activities with its top-notch care and purposely designed amenities.

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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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