
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, Incorporated | Studio |
| 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 | 8 | 3 | - | 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 Mgmt | Suite / 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. Partner | 1 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 Inc | Studio / 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 LLC | Private / 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 Services | 1 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 Services | 1 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 Housing | Studio / 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 Services | 1 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 Inc | Studio / 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 | 0 | A+ | Front Porch Communities And Services | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
Hearts at Millwood Assisted Living is a small, family-owned residential care home for the elderly in Millbrae, a really walkable neighborhood in San Mateo County. With all units currently filled, the single-story facility offers six beds in private and semi-private room configurations. Eli Hart Ermitano administers the home through Hearts At Millwood Rcfe Inc.
The home prioritizes close, attentive care via constant nursing supervision and an emphasis on individualized attention. It’s wheelchair-accessible, bolstering residents with varying mobility needs. With only six residents, the setting naturally fosters an intimate, home-like atmosphere that many families prefer over bigger communities. Situated on Millwood Drive with a Walk Score of 75, the neighborhood offers solid walkability, making it easy for visiting families to explore the area on foot and for occupants to reach nearby essentials. Transportation services support residents’ outings and appointments. The facility also provides fitness and recreation programming to promote active engagement.
Inspections mirror a sound compliance record. Operating for six years, Hearts at Millwood Assisted Living upholds a track record of meeting regulatory standards.
Discover exceptional living with Bethel Retirement located in Modesto, CA. The Bethel Retirement is a classic senior living community that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. Here, residents are treated like a family of extraordinary individuals. A variety of accommodations with several floor plans are available suited to the primary needs of its residents. With a compassionate and highly skilled team, residents can access 24/7 care and support most especially those with cognitive conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.
The community is committed to providing a place to call home. Residents can enjoy excellent culinary services for delightful and healthy meals, and sets of unique programs encompassing physical, mental, educational, social, and spiritual activities. Moreover, in-house activity programs, fitness equipment, and community outings are available to boost social engagement. The Bethel Retirement proudly stands as a premier life plan community for senior living.
Peacefully nestled in the thriving neighborhood of Woodview St, Riverside, CA, Avery Garden Assisted Living is an idyllic community that offers assisted living. Here, residents receive top-notch care and support around the clock for their unique needs. The community also handles the housekeeping, laundry, and linen to ensure residents live a maintenance-free retirement.
There’s no dull moment within the community with its full calendar of fun games and family visitations, ensuring residents remain socially connected and active. Incontinence care, medication, diabetes, and respite management, are also available for residents’ comfort and safety. Here, residents enjoy delightful and nutritious meals that cater to dietary needs and tastes. Live blissfully in your golden years while receiving genuine care from a family-friendly community.
San Leandro Senior Living, in San Leandro, California, is a premier care facility that focuses on the happiness of their residents. They offer assisted living and respite care with tailored programs for seniors’ needs and preferences. The community provides a wide range of engaging activities and programs, creating a beautiful and serene environment for residents to enjoy with a comprehensive array of services and amenities, including round-the-clock staff support, housekeeping, and laundry services.
The community prioritizes the independence and well-being of its residents, ensuring that their unique care needs are met with personalized attention—the elegant and inviting atmosphere that promotes self-care and encourages residents to engage in physical activity. The beautiful outdoor courtyard offers residents a peaceful place to stroll and connect with nature. Combined with exceptional services and world-class amenities, San Leandro Senior Living provides peace of mind to families in the community.
Ivy Park at Tustin 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.
Brookdale Santa Monica Gardens is a gorgeous senior living community offering assisted living in Santa Monica, California. Featuring studio apartments ranging from 350 sq. ft. to 500 sq. ft., residents experience a warm environment that gives them freedom and flexibility to do things however they want. With its B-Fit exercise program, Brookdale Santa Monica Gardens encourages residents to stay fit and active through fun and research-based social exercises. Residents also find comfort in knowing that a dedicated team is available 24 hours a day to provide assistance when needed.
As a compassionate senior living community, Brookdale Santa Monica Gardens encourages its residents’ individuality through its wonderful amenities and top-notch services to complement the way of life they choose. Residents can access a salon/barbershop, fitness center, library, personalized care, and engaging programs. To make residents’ lives more convenient, the community also provides housekeeping, transportation, and maintenance to give residents more time to do the things they love.
Considered to be Palmdale’s golden standard of a retirement community, Palm Vista offers luxurious assisted, independent, and memory care living for seniors in California. The resort-style experience is built on a personalized care plan created to fit an individual’s unique needs. Management and staff foster a lifestyle based on their choices so that residents can grow and maintain their individuality. The community ensures a sense of freedom for its residents, promoting an enjoyable and professional experience. Residents can expect a graceful approach to a compassionate senior living experience.
Palm Vista ensures full attention and supervision when meeting the needs of each senior. Its world-class hospitality extends to the opportunities waiting to be discovered for residents to immerse themselves in; these include calendar-filled educational activities, restaurant-style dining experiences, and enriching programs.
Offering assisted living and memory care, Sunrise of Oceanside is one of the best senior living facilities in the city. Contributing to recognizing the community’s overall excellent service and caregiving, residents feel at home due to the exceptional respect the staff has provided with a welcoming approach. Life at the luxury community offers the opportunity and inspiration branded as a Sunrise lifestyle.
Sunrise of Oceanside’s services and amenities include activities and programs that promote a continuum of growth and meaningful experiences that cultivate their golden years– weekly housekeeping and laundry, outings and activities, daily delicious and nutritious meals, and specialized programs.
Set in the serene neighborhood of Palo Alto, CA, The Avant is an inviting senior living community that offers independent living for active and dynamic residents who wish to continue their independent lifestyle. This pet-friendly community offers 44 luxury apartments with a luxurious resort-style atmosphere, inviting common spaces, and top-notch services. Residents enjoy an unmatched living experience with no maintenance or chores to worry about.
In addition to a variety of convenient services such as housekeeping, laundry, and transportation, the community provides residents with a 24/7 emergency call system for a safe and carefree living environment. A talented culinary team is available to provide residents with delicious and nutritious meals. Residents also enjoy access to a plethora of amenities, including a full calendar of vibrant activities, a heated pool, therapeutic spa, a solarium, media room, cozy lounge, a fitness center, Bocce Ball court, and Table Tennis for an active yet relaxing lifestyle.
Operated by Thornton Msl LLC and Msl Community Management LLC, The Commons on Thornton is an assisted living, memory care, and respite care community on Thornton Road in Stockton, California. Marie Arbios serves as the administrator. The two-story community has 110 beds and has been serving residents for 8 years. Studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans are available, so residents have several housing options depending on their needs and budgets.
The community has an occupancy rate of about 89%, with 98 of its 110 beds occupied. The area has a Walk Score of 17 out of 100, which means it’s car-dependent. Most errands and outings require a vehicle. Families who prefer a location close to walkable shops and restaurants may want to keep that tradeoff in mind when considering the community.
Residents enjoy chef-prepared meals and a daily schedule built around health, wellness, and social engagement. A fitness center with personal fitness trainers, along with fitness and recreation programs, helps residents stay active. Transportation services are available for appointments and outings. Housekeeping, laundry, and maintenance services help simplify everyday life. Staff is available 24 hours a day. Residents can bring their pets during their stay.
State inspections have generally focused on complaint investigations involving incident reporting and resident safety. Most allegations were not substantiated. Inspection records found the community had followed required policies and procedures.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
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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