Page 5 of Best Senior Care in California

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 2,090 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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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. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. 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. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving. 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.
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.
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.
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.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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.
Tiffany Court
SC
AL
RC
Walnut Creek
66Yes 81 A+4--14 84.8% -Snh Cali Tenant LLC And Northstar Snr Lvg Mgt LLCStudio / 1 Bed
Westmont of Culver City
SC
AL
IL
MC
Culver City (Clarkdale)
160Yes 91 A-8--2 90.6% -Westmont Liv Inc, Wm Culver City Mgr, And Gp Culver CityStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Silva Board and Care
SC
AL
RESC
RC
Santa Rosa
6Yes 72 B-7-128 100.0% A+Joel TrinidadPrivate Rooms
Merced Residential Care I
SC
AL
RESC
San Francisco (Oceanview)
14No 82 A+3--23 100.0% -Hafco, IncStudio
Vi at La Jolla Village
SC
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
NH
SNF
San Diego (University City)
783No 88 ?3417-28 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
CCRC
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Palo Alto
876No 80 ?2410-21 73.1% -Cc Palo Alto LLC And Classic Res. Mgmt. Ltd. Partner1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
Hollenbeck Palms
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Los Angeles (Central La)
185No 62 ?144233 85.4% -Hollenbeck PalmsStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Casa de las Campanas
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
San Diego (Rancho Bernardo)
582No 12 ?219-37 86.8% A+Casa De Las Campanas/Life Care Service, LLC-
St. John Of God Retirement
SC
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Los Angeles (South Los Angeles)
40No 81 ?92-37 77.5% -St. John Of God Retirement And Care CenterStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / Semi-Private Rooms
Heritage House
SC
AL
MC
Santa Barbara (Goleta)
68No 67 A+5--23 85.3% -Heritage House GroupPrivate Rooms
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Overview of Westmont of Culver City

Nestled in the neighborhood of Culver City, CA, Westmont of Culver City is a warm and welcoming senior living community that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care options. Residents are offered their preferred accommodations with convenient features like full kitchens, emergency response systems, and housekeeping services for their comfort and convenience. Ensuring residents are well-cared for, the community provides the right amount of care and support without interfering with their independence.

Residents enjoy an array of amenities, including a bistro, fitness center, and theater, while a wide array of activities are organized to keep them active and entertained. The community also offers restaurant-style dining featuring healthy and delicious meals to ensure residents eat healthily. At Westmont of Culver City, residents have access to the necessities they need to stay comfortable.

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Tiffany Court

1866 San Miguel Dr, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Overview of Tiffany Court

Tiffany Court is a testament to excellent assisted living care in Walnut Creek, California. They pride themselves on their commitment to providing unparalleled residential assisted living services that are nothing short of exceptional care. With a team of healthcare professionals who embody both knowledge and respect, they have set the gold standard for senior living in the city.

Tiffany Court provides a resident-centered atmosphere where amenities and services are designed to allow seniors to engage, thrive, and elevate their lifestyles with its premier accommodations. Amenities and services include a private dining room, a library, an on-site salon, pet therapy, healthy dining services, personalized care plans, and ADLs.

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Silva Board and Care

1130 Silva Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95404
Overview of Silva Board and Care

Enjoy a better quality of life at Silva Board and Care, a distinct community in Santa Rosa, CA, offering assisted living. Residents receive exceptional care from a kind and highly trained team available around the clock. Beautifully furnished and secure accommodations are available in a vibrant and stress-free setting, ensuring their comfort and safety.

To encourage an active lifestyle, a robust calendar of fun activities and exciting events is conducted. Mealtimes promote social interactions while satisfying dietary needs with delightful and healthy dining options. Residents can ease their worries and thrive in retirement with the community’s dedicated services and exceptional amenities.

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Overview of Merced Residential Care I

Peacefully nestled in San Francisco, CA, Merced Residential Care I is an inviting community for residents needing assisted living. Ensuring comfort and safety, the community features a team of reliable caregivers to assist residents with their daily activities and long-term care needs. With 24-hour personalized care and well-designed accommodations, residents can maintain the lifestyle they want comfortably.

Everyone’s dietary needs are met with nutritious and delicious meals prepared based on their unique preferences and needs. Household chores and transportation needs are also taken care of for more convenience. Here, residents are given all the tools and support they need to age gracefully.

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Overview of VI at La Jolla Village

VI at La Jolla Village in San Diego offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, nursing home and skilled nursing care, along with continuing care retirement community living. Assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing, and medication while the resident keeps an apartment. Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Several care levels are available in one community. As a resident’s needs grow, they may be able to move to a different level without leaving the community. With 783 beds, VI at La Jolla Village is a large community, with more residents, staff, and usually programming than a smaller setting.

Housing includes suites, penthouses, one bedroom residences, and two bedroom residences. The range of layouts can suit someone seeking a single residence or a larger home, including a two bedroom option for a couple moving together. The area has a Walk Score of 88, meaning it is very walkable and most errands can be completed on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still reach nearby shops, pharmacies, or cafes independently.

Medicare and private pay are accepted, although Medicare covers short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence. Total nurse staffing is 5 hours and 30 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nurse staffing time allocated per resident. Stephanie Boudreau serves as administrator, and the community is operated by Ccw La Jolla, Cc La Jolla, and Classic Res Mgmt. The combination of multiple care levels may be a good fit for a resident whose needs may grow over time.

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Overview of VI at Palo Alto

Enjoy the picturesque scenery of Sand Hill Road, Palo Alto, CA, with the astounding senior living community of VI at Palo Alto offering assisted living, independent living, memory care, and skilled nursing. The community features cozy and purposely built residences in variations of one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and three-bedroom floor plans, ensuring relaxation and security at its finest. A kind and highly trained team lends extra hands for seniors to live their golden years doing what they love.

With the seniors’ well-being in mind, the community conducts engaging activities and enjoyable programs to ensure they maintain an active and happy lifestyle. Have an unforgettable dining experience with delectable and healthy meals catering to nutritional needs and preferences. VI at Palo Alto is a safe place for seniors seeking solace in their golden years with its serene spaces and friendly community guiding you every step of the way.

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Overview of Hollenbeck Palms

Hollenbeck Palms is a senior living community dedicated to making each resident happy and comfortable in their new home. Hollenbeck boasts a serene environment that gives off an oasis-like atmosphere. It’s an independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing community that are all designed to enhance the quality of life for residents of each home. They boast a lifelong learning program that is committed to providing all-inclusive programs that satisfy the education, arts, and cultural activities of the community. Management and staff of Hollenbeck encourage residents to get involved in the community and practice holistic wellness.

Hollenbeck Palms is an upscale community that aims to enrich the lives of their residents; with comfort and security, the senior living allows for a unique sense of individuality to be shared among their peers and residents. 
The vibrant community is an assisted living facility that provides an all-inclusive amenities such as wheelchair accessible showers, private patios, private dining room, computer center, meeting room, and a TV lounge area; as for their services that include scheduled transportation, day trips and outings, wellness programs, therapy, and religious services to name a few. Their amenities and services are to ensure that residents’ mental, physical, and cultural needs are met. Each resident is given personalized care that is designed to make each individual’s lives easier. The community also prides itself with their staff that cares for residents with compassion and kindness. At Hollenbeck Palms have been trusted by families for many years. 

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Casa de las Campanas

18655 W Bernardo Dr, San Diego, CA 92127
Overview of Casa De Las Campanas

Situated in San Diego, California, Casa De Las Campanas envisions a vibrant community where residents thrive in a maintenance-free, independent senior living lifestyle. They prioritize individual choice and freedom, fostering an environment where residents can pursue their passions and interests without worry. With a commitment to a complete continuum of care, including assisted living, skilled nursing, memory care, and rehabilitation, Casa ensures residents’ health needs are met seamlessly as they age.

Casa De Las Campanas boasts a range of senior living amenities and facilities to enhance residents’ quality of life. From stylish floor plans with patios or balconies to modern amenities, a residence suits every preference. Additionally, 24/7 nursing supervision, social services, daily activities, routine housekeeping, and salon services keep residents occupied and pampered while maintaining independence. With resources for independent living, senior care services, and community events, Casa provides a supportive and engaging environment where residents thrive.

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Overview of St. John of God Retirement

St. John of God Retirement provides skilled nursing, assisted living, and memory care in Los Angeles, California. Skilled nursing includes licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while assisted living helps with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while the resident maintains their own living space. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Having these care levels together can suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move to another community.

The community has 40 beds, creating a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know each other. Housing includes studios, one bedroom units, two bedroom units, and semi private rooms. A studio offers one private space, while a two bedroom unit or semi private room may suit a couple or someone who wants a companion.

An 81 / 100 Walk Score places the area in the very walkable band. Most errands can be done on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may still be able to get out independently. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families public benefit and out of pocket payment routes. Total nurse staffing is 5h 6m per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time allocated to each resident. Mary Arjene Aguirre serves as administrator, and St. John of God Retirement And Care Center operates the community.

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Heritage House

5200 Hollister Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93111
Overview of Heritage House

Operated by Heritage House Group, Heritage House is an assisted living and memory care community in the Goleta area of Santa Barbara, California. Alejandra Nunez serves as the administrator. The two-story community is about 8.5 miles from downtown Santa Barbara. It offers 68 beds with private rooms and has served residents for 23 years.

The community currently has 58 residents, with an occupancy rate of about 85%. The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 67, which is moderately walkable. Some nearby shops and services can be reached on foot, but other errands and outings require a short drive.

Meals are prepared by an on-site culinary team and served in a pub, café, and dining room, giving residents several places to dine and socialize. Shared amenities include a ballroom, billiards lounge, fitness centre, computer and media centre, and a fireplace lounge. Residents also have access to wheelchair-accessible showers, kitchenettes, and ground-floor accommodation.

Alongside assisted living, Heritage House provides specialized memory care for residents living with memory loss. Recreational and social programmes are available across both care settings. Transportation services help residents attend appointments and local outings.

State inspections by California regulators have consistently found the community free of deficiencies. Reviews noted well-maintained facilities, strong fire safety practices, and accurate staff and medication records. Families touring Heritage House should ask how the memory care program is staffed.

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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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