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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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. SC (Senior Care):
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Visits or investigations linked to complaints, as counted in the state record (may differ from routine annual surveys).
Count of California state "Type A" citations — the state's most serious citation category (immediate or serious harm to residents), from California state inspection data.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Oakdale Heights
SC
AL
HOS
RC
Redding
85A+Yes 27 11114 64.7% Quail Crest Redding 1, LLC And Lenity Management, LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Caring Hands for the Elderly
SC
AL
RESC
Modesto
6A+Yes 34 8--9 100.0% Ana Guerrero-
House of Psalms
SC
AL
RESC
Oakland (East Lake)
23A+No 94 51-2 82.6% Gilead West Care Services LLC-
Meadowlark Gardens IV
SC
AL
HOS
RC
Huntington Beach (Bolsa Chica-Heil)
6A+No 76 4--21 100.0% Meadowlark Gardens, IncPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms
Woodbridge Terrace of Irvine
SC
AL
IL
MC
Irvine (Woodbridge)
180ANo 74 261215 78.9% Hsre-Kisco I Trs, LLC And Ksl Woodbridge Mgr LLC-
Almond Blossom Assisted Living
SC
AL
HOS
MC
Chico
6A+Yes 30 4--2 100.0% Hijk Inc-
Golden Sunset Villa Senior Living
SC
AL
MC
RESC
Escondido (Kit Carson)
6A+No 71 5--3 66.7% Golden Sunset Villa, LLC-
Good Samaritan Retirement Home
SC
AL
HOS
IL
El Cajon
110A+No 2 82-26 50.0% Daughters Of Mary Immaculate C Chaldean Sisters-
Crofton Manor Inn
SC
AL
MC
RC
Long Beach
213A+No 7 2419-43 53.1% Ira David Enterprises, Inc-
Redwood Senior Living
SC
AL
MC
RC
Bakersfield
6B+No 23 5--5 33.3% Redwood Assisted Living LLCPrivate Room
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Overview of Oakdale Heights

Tucked away in a quiet residential area at Redding, California, Oakdale Heights is an engaging senior living community that offers assisted living, respite care, and hospice care. Ensuring independence in a safe, supportive, and engaging environment, the community provides a variety of studios, one bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments with convenient amenities and access to supportive services. The community goes out of their way in meeting the needs of its residents with the help of a compassionate and dedicated team available anytime of the day.

Oakdale Heights’ caring and attentive team handles housekeeping and laundry, while residents relish in chef-prepared restaurant-style meals and engaging daily activity programs and outings. Scheduled transportation, salon services, and weekly excursions helps residents enjoy a vibrant living experience. Unmatched security and safety are guaranteed with security cameras throughout the community and emergency response systems installed in every apartment.

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Overview of Caring Hands for the Elderly

Caring Hands for the Elderly, located in Modesto, CA, is a residential care home committed to providing assisted living services to their residents. This tight-knit community of residents are well taken care of by the home’s staff, providing them 24hr supervision and personal care assistance, as well as performance monitoring, companionship, and medication management.

The residents of the Caring Hands receive home cooked meals, prepared with consideration to their dietary needs and restrictions. They are also given assistance with daily living activities and physical fitness activities, to ensure their safety, decreasing the risks of falling. Furthermore, the residents need not worry about housekeeping and laundry, as these services are also provided by the home.

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Overview of House of Psalms

Situated in Oakland, California, the House of Psalms is a distinguished assisted living community that provides a supportive environment tailored to the needs of seniors. With supervised services, including medication monitoring, dental resources, and legal assistance, they offer comprehensive care to residents. The community goes beyond typical amenities, taking care of housekeeping, laundry, and transportation arrangements for medical appointments, ensuring a seamless and worry-free long-term care experience.
This intimate community is characterized by its genuine, home-like environment, featuring a physician on call for consultations. Residents can enjoy a range of social events and planned activity programs, fostering a sense of community and engagement. The House of Psalms stands as a beacon for those seeking not just assisted living for seniors but a true residential assisted living experience that prioritizes warmth, care, and a genuine sense of home in the realm of senior living.

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Meadowlark Gardens IV

16351 Saratoga Lane, Huntington Beach, CA 92649
Overview of Meadowlark Gardens IV

Meadowlark Gardens IV offers assisted living, hospice care, and respite care in Huntington Beach, CA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks, while hospice care centers on comfort and support during end-of-life care. Respite care is a short-term stay for someone whose usual caregiver needs time away or recovery, making the home potentially suitable for a family needing temporary support.

The home has six beds. Its small size allows staff and residents to get to know one another and may suit someone who prefers a smaller residential setting. Housing includes private and semi-private rooms, with private rooms offering individual space and semi-private rooms providing a shared living arrangement; all six beds are currently occupied. In the Bolsa Chica-Heil neighborhood, the area has a Walk Score of 76 and is very walkable, meaning most errands can be completed on foot and a resident who no longer drives may still be able to get out independently. Christine Wilkes serves as the administrator, and Meadowlark Gardens operates the community.

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Overview of Woodbridge Terrace of Irvine

Having developed and managed the community for over 30 years, Woodbridge Terrace of Irvine is a senior living community in Irvine, California. They offer Assisted Living and Memory Care options where residents can build a legacy, share passions, and live in balance. The attentive and dedicated caregivers understand that every resident has different needs, abilities, and interests and tailor their care to those unique traits. The community provides a full calendar of activities for educational, social, and spiritual growth. Woodbridge Terrace has a bright and inviting Southern California feel, with Mission-style architecture, beautiful courtyards, lush landscaping, and walking paths welcoming you home.

The community is located within the Woodbridge development of Irvine, embodying the simple, relaxing lifestyle with time for friends, activities, and hobbies. With lush lawns, mature trees, and manicured pathways surrounding the community, residents enjoy the beautiful Southern California weather all year. In the Main Dining Room, they serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner from daily menus. In their popular bistro, they offer quick options. The community offers spacious studios, suites, and one-bedroom apartments with kitchenettes, large bathrooms, and plenty of closet space with friendly associates available 24 hours a day. Enjoy a vibrant and energetic lifestyle.

Starting Price $5,674/Month

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Overview of Almond Blossom Assisted Living

Almond Blossom Assisted Living in Chico, CA, delivers assisted living, memory care, and hospice support within a residential setting. Assisted living assists with daily routines like dressing, bathing, and managing medications while residents maintain their own living quarters. Memory support offers structured supervision for individuals at risk of wandering, and hospice services focus on comfort care during end-of-life stages.

Operating with six beds, the residence provides a small, home-like environment that is currently at 100% occupancy. On-site health support includes the Connected Care program and rehabilitation services, while a dedicated respite care option supports short-term stays when primary family caregivers need time away. Resident conveniences include pet-friendly policies and scheduled local transportation.

Financial options rely on private pay arrangements. Located in an area with a walk score of 30, the surrounding neighborhood is car-dependent, requiring personal vehicles or community transport for most everyday errands.

Families searching for small-group care options or short-term respite stays can connect with Almond Blossom Assisted Living to inquire about waitlist details or arrange a home tour.

Starting Price $5,400/Month

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Overview of Golden Sunset Villa Senior Living

Golden Sunset Villa Senior Living offers assisted living, memory care, and residential care in Escondido, CA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Residential care is available for residents who need daily support in a residential setting, and the range of care types may suit someone whose needs grow over time without leaving the community.

With 6 beds, Golden Sunset Villa Senior Living is a small community where staff and residents can get to know each other. That may suit someone who prefers a smaller setting. A private room starts at $6,000 per month, giving families a clear monthly starting point for budgeting. Mark Lu serves as the administrator.

Outdoor areas include walking paths and a synthetic putting green, giving residents places to take walks and practice putting. Planned activities include music, karaoke, games, exercise, arts and crafts, and special events, with scheduled transportation for physician appointments and activities. A Walk Score of 71 / 100 places the area in the very walkable band, meaning most errands can be done on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may still get out independently for nearby errands.

$6,000/Month

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Overview of Good Samaritan Retirement Home

Good Samaritan Retirement Home offers assisted living, hospice care, and independent living in El Cajon, CA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks, while independent living is for residents who want private living with community services and no daily care.

Hospice care supports residents who need care at the end of life. The community has 110 beds, and respite care is available for short stays, which can give a family caregiver time to travel or recover.

Rehabilitation therapy, services provided in the home, and caregiver support are also available. Residents can access therapy, while families can receive support related to caregiving. Good Samaritan Retirement Home is administered by Susan Sorensen and operated by Chaldean Sisters, Daughters Of Mary Immaculate C. The range of care may suit a resident whose support needs change over time, from independent living to assisted living or hospice care.

Price range $3,100 - $3,450/Month

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Overview of Crofton Manor Inn

Crofton Manor Inn provides assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Long Beach, CA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and taking medication. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Respite care offers a short stay when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover. The community has 213 beds and offers rehabilitation services, including temporary rehabilitation for a resident who needs support during recovery. Staff are available 24 hours a day, so residents can reach someone throughout the day and night. Crofton Manor Inn is administered by Amalia Esquivias and operated by Ira David Enterprises, and its combination of care levels and respite care may suit a resident whose support needs may change or a family caregiver needing a short stay.

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Redwood Senior Living

810 S Union Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93307
Overview of Redwood Senior Living

Redwood Senior Living offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Bakersfield, California. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and taking medication while the resident lives in a private room. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Respite care offers a short stay for a family whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. It is a practical option when the regular caregiver cannot provide care for a period of time. With both assisted living and memory care available, Redwood Senior Living can suit a resident whose care needs may grow over time without leaving the community.

The home has six beds, making it a small community where staff and residents can get to know each other. Private rooms provide each resident with a single personal space. Samuel Alin Tet serves as administrator, and Redwood Assisted Living operates the community.

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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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Senior Care in California at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 56/ 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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