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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.
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.
Moraga Royale
SC
AL
MC
RC
Moraga
120No 19 B+52-24 67.5% -Berg Senior Services, LLC-
Lantern Crest
SC
AL
IL
MC
Santee
180Yes 13 A167-14 76.7% -Santee Snr Ret I LLC(Owner)/Lcm, LLC (Mngt)-
A & D Residential Care
SC
AL
RESC
Antioch (Cross Pointe)
6Yes 65 A+5--21 50.0% -Cuenco Care Homes, Inc-
Westmont of Chico-The Inn at the Terraces
SC
AL
IL
MC
Chico
99Yes 97 A-24458 79.8% -Inn Operations, LP, The And Westmont Living, Inc-
The Commons at Woodland Hills
SC
AL
IL
MC
Woodland Hills
322Yes 89 A-107-1 43.8% -Woodland Hills Operations LLC-
Montclair Villa
SC
AL
HOS
MC
Rocklin
6No 32 A-71-9 83.3% -Montclair Villa, Inc-
Katella Senior Living Community
SC
AL
MC
RC
-140Yes 77 A+115-47--Ktla Properties-
Cogir of Sonoma
SC
AL
IL
Sonoma
82Yes 74 B-12327 34.1% A+Welltower Cogir Tenant And Cogir Management Usa1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Reserve at Thousand Oaks
SC
AL
RC
Thousand Oaks
170Yes 36 C+211348 80.0% A+Msl Community Management LLC/The Reserve Msl LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Villas at San Bernardino
SC
AL
MC
San Bernardino (Shandin Hills)
144Yes 46 B-137518 63.9% A+Villas At San Bernardino, LLCStudio / 1 Bed
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Overview of Moraga Royale

Moraga Royale offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Moraga, CA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication management while a resident retains a personal living space. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, while respite care offers a short stay for a family whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. The combination of assisted living and memory care may suit a resident whose needs could grow over time without requiring a move to another community.

Moraga Royale has 120 beds. Residents can use salon and spa services and rehabilitation services, while transportation is available for medical appointments, shopping, and planned outings. Daily fitness, wellness, and social programs, along with weekly professional or community entertainment, give residents scheduled activities to attend.

Chef-prepared meals and snacks are served daily as part of the community’s dining service. Faileloto T Rickman is the administrator, and Berg Senior Services operates Moraga Royale.

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Overview of Lantern Crest

Lantern Crest offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care in Santee, CA. Independent living provides a private home with community services and no daily care, while assisted living includes help with dressing, bathing, and medication management. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for a resident who may be at risk of wandering.

Having all three care levels in one community may make Lantern Crest a good fit for a resident whose needs may grow over time. A move to another level can happen without leaving the community. Respite care is also available for short stays when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Lantern Crest opened in 2013, and Liz Najera serves as its administrator. With 180 beds, the community is among the larger ones, with more residents, staff, and programming.

Residents can use the heated outdoor swimming pool, gardens, putting greens, indoor and outdoor fitness areas, salon and spa, movie theatre, game room, library, and on-site restaurant. Pets are allowed, so residents can keep a pet with them.

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Overview of A & D Residential Care

A & D Residential care is one of Antioch’s care homes for the elderly. They provide assisted living services to their residents, within the comfort of a home-like environment. Part of the services they provide include medication management, assistance with daily living activities, as well as 24 hr supervision and security.

The residents of A & D enjoy the regular home-cooked meals that are prepared with consideration to their dietary needs and restrictions. Furthermore, the residents also enjoy the regular programs the staff prepares, promoting physical and mental health. Lastly, the residents need not to worry about the usual energy consuming chores, as the staff already takes care of laundry and housekeeping.

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Overview of Westmont of Chico-The Inn at the Terraces

Westmont of Chico, The Inn at the Terraces offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Chico, California. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and taking 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.

The community has 99 beds, and having all three care levels in one place may suit a resident whose needs grow over time because moving to another level does not require leaving the community. A Walk Score of 97 out of 100 places the area in the walker’s paradise band, so daily errands do not require a car and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Pets are allowed, and Cliff Keene serves as the administrator.

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Overview of The Commons at Woodland Hills

The Commons at Woodland Hills is a luxury senior living community, located in the vibrant area of Woodland Hills, CA, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care services to help residents successfully age in place. Residents are welcomed into the comfort and security of carefully curated apartments with various floor plans and premium features, such as convenience of weekly linen services and 24-hour emergency response systems. A 24-hour care team is available to provide residents needing extra care a wide range of care services, including medication supervision, personal laundry, bathing and grooming, and other daily living activities.

Dedicated to providing a fun and unique living experience to its residents, the community provides an abundance of interesting and engaging activities and programs, including group fitness classes, art lessons, or scenic drives. Delicious and nutritionally balanced meals are provided to make sure residents’ cravings and needs are always satisfied. Amenities, such as a card room, library, arts & crafts room, beauty shop, and onsite laundry facilities, are available to provide residents with more convenience and spaces for relaxation and entertainment.

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Overview of Montclair Villa

Montclair Villa is a family-owned and operated care home in Rocklin, CA, that offers assisted living, memory care, hospice, and palliative care. The community ensures older adults are comfortable and safe with its warm and home-like environment. With 24-hour support, three home-cooked meals, and daily housekeeping, residents have a maintenance-free lifestyle. Here, residents receive the utmost attention and care through personalized care dedicated to their needs and preferences.

Light exercises, social events, and various games provide residents with more opportunities to try new things and gain fun experiences. Mobility assistance and transportation arrangements are also available to ensure residents can move around and travel without hassles. With its ideal location in the quiet residential area of Rocklin, residents have a laid-back lifestyle. This care home strives to help older adults make the most of their best years, making it a trusted choice for senior living in California.

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Overview of Katella Senior Living Community

Katella Senior Living Community offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Los Alamitos, California. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The combination of care types may suit a resident whose needs change over time or a family seeking temporary support. The community has 140 beds and flexible month-to-month leases, so a resident can arrange care without committing to a long-term lease. Small dogs and cats are allowed, which may let a resident continue living with a companion animal.

An outdoor courtyard gives residents access to outdoor space. Off-site transportation within a 15-mile radius supports trips beyond the community. Diabetic, vegan, soft, and puréed meals are available for documented dietary needs and texture requirements. A Walk Score of 77 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may still be able to get out independently. Christine Greenway serves as administrator, and Ktla Properties operates the community.

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Overview of Cogir of Sonoma

Located in the harmonious neighborhood of Oregon Street, Sonoma, CA, Cogir of Sonoma is a blissful senior living community, that provides assisted living and independent living. Live in comfort and luxury with sophisticated and well-designed floor plans including one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments. The community strives to deliver the highest quality of care and assistance for seniors to enjoy a worry-free retirement within its beautiful grounds.

Engaging activities and fun learning opportunities are conducted to encourage seniors to remain active and happy. From its well-made hallways and amenities, the community ensures the finest experience for residents. Delight in healthy and tasty meals catering to seniors’ dietary needs and preferences. With its ethereal grounds and wonderful amenities, Cogir of Sonoma strives to be a safe place for seniors to spend their golden years in style.

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The Reserve at Thousand Oaks

3575 N Moorpark Rd, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
Overview of The Reserve at Thousand Oaks

A luxury assisted living place, The Reserve at Thousand Oaks stands as one of the best retirement communities in the area. The community prides itself on achieving a safe and secure community for residents to do as they please with assistance with daily living. Residents from different living options receive personalized care that allows them to obtain the necessary care while promoting an active lifestyle. The Reserve does not only encourage residents to feel relaxed and at ease but also to practice a lifestyle that is healthy for their well-being.

As an MBK Senior Living home, the retirement home prioritizes the holistic wellness of its residents. A list of enriching and engaging activities for residents includes gardening, exercise programs, watching at the in-house movie theater, and many more. As for their premier services, residents do not have to worry about housekeeping, laundry, transportation, and respite stays– all of these are offered by management to ensure that they live comfortably and hassle-free.

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Overview of Villas at San Bernardino

Located in San Bernardino, CA, is Villas at San Bernardino, an upscale senior living community designed for seniors needing assisted living and memory care services. Their memory care facility is dedicated in providing top quality care to its residents; from their well appointed studio and one bedroom accommodations that feature emergency call systems, to their 24 hour staff availability. Residents of the Villas at San Bernardino are provided assistance with daily living activities, and specialized programs for Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia.

Additionally, they offer a rich array of amenities aimed at residents’ social and physical needs, including all day restaurant dining, pharmacy services, pet therapy, yoga, weekly live entertainment, and weekly lunch outings. They also provide regular housekeeping and laundry services to ensure cleanliness and keep the facility sanitized.

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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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