Best Senior Care in California

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 2,084 senior care communities in California using California Department of Social Services (CDSS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank senior care in CA
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Last updated
Jun 2026
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2,084 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: 103The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in California. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.

OakView Health Center
SC
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Thousand Oaks (Mountclef Village)
63
Facility 63
CA AVG 103
Rank #1063 / 1657
No
20
Facility 20
CA AVG 57
Rank #1846 / 2092
89
Facility 89
CA AVG 81
Rank #461 / 1401
7
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #529 / 1397
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #600 / 1164
18
Facility 18
CA AVG 13
Rank #428 / 1487
79.4%
Facility 79.4%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #608 / 1368
A+Oakview Hc LLCPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms
The Reutlinger Community
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Danville
120
Facility 120
CA AVG 103
Rank #561 / 1657
No
30
Facility 30
CA AVG 57
Rank #1720 / 2092
86
Facility 86
CA AVG 81
Rank #630 / 1401
22
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 13
Rank #889 / 1397
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #413 / 1164
26
Facility 26
CA AVG 13
Rank #205 / 1487
65.0%
Facility 65.0%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #1008 / 1368
A+Reutlinger Community, The And Eskaton Properties IncStudio / 1 Bed
Greenfield Care Center of Fullerton
SC
HOS
NH
RC
SNF
Fullerton (Sunny Hills)
99
Facility 99
CA AVG 103
Rank #725 / 1657
No
50
Facility 50
CA AVG 57
Rank #1345 / 2092
-3--
56
Facility 56
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1487
100.0% A+-Private / Shared Rooms
Highland Palms Healthcare Center
SC
NH
SNF
Highland (Cypress)
99
Facility 99
CA AVG 103
Rank #725 / 1657
No
57
Facility 57
CA AVG 57
Rank #1157 / 2092
-9--
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 13
Rank #531 / 1487
93.2% A+-Private Rooms
Mission Commons – A Provincial Senior Living Community
SC
NH
IL
Redlands (Live Oak Canyon)
16
Facility 16
CA AVG 103
Rank #1296 / 1657
Yes
54
Facility 54
CA AVG 57
Rank #1242 / 2092
--------Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Spring Lake Village
SC
NH
AL
IL
MC
Santa Rosa (Melita)
679
Facility 679
CA AVG 103
Rank #8 / 1657
No
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 57
Rank #1926 / 2092
88
Facility 88
CA AVG 81
Rank #513 / 1401
13
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #654 / 1397
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #600 / 1164
39
Facility 39
CA AVG 13
Rank #45 / 1487
-A+Front Porch Communities And Services1 Bed / 2 Bed
Canterbury Woods
SC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Pacific Grove
190
Facility 190
CA AVG 103
Rank #179 / 1657
No
81
Facility 81
CA AVG 57
Rank #384 / 2092
91
Facility 91
CA AVG 81
Rank #355 / 1401
9
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #324 / 1397
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #413 / 1164
42
Facility 42
CA AVG 13
Rank #34 / 1487
72.6%
Facility 72.6%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #786 / 1368
A+Front Porch Communities And Services1 Bed / 2 Bed
San Francisco Towers
SC
NH
AL
IL
MC
San Francisco (Cathedral Hill)
350
Facility 350
CA AVG 103
Rank #36 / 1657
No
99
Facility 99
CA AVG 57
Rank #2 / 2092
93
Facility 93
CA AVG 81
Rank #242 / 1401
9
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #592 / 1397
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1164
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 13
Rank #158 / 1487
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #1 / 1368
-Front Porch Communities And Services1 Bed / 2 Bed
Harrison Villa of Mt. San Antonio Gardens
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Pomona
520
Facility 520
CA AVG 103
Rank #16 / 1657
No
45
Facility 45
CA AVG 57
Rank #1474 / 2092
94
Facility 94
CA AVG 81
Rank #185 / 1401
12
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #441 / 1397
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1164
33
Facility 33
CA AVG 13
Rank #91 / 1487
75.4%
Facility 75.4%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #719 / 1368
-Congregational Homes, IncorporatedStudio
O‘Connor Woods
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Stockton (Sherwood Manor)
499
Facility 499
CA AVG 103
Rank #23 / 1657
Yes
22
Facility 22
CA AVG 57
Rank #1826 / 2092
94
Facility 94
CA AVG 81
Rank #185 / 1401
11
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #324 / 1397
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1164
34
Facility 34
CA AVG 13
Rank #81 / 1487
73.4%
Facility 73.4%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #761 / 1368
-O'connor Woods HousingStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Vi at La Jolla Village
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
San Diego (University City)
783
Facility 783
CA AVG 103
Rank #5 / 1657
No
88
Facility 88
CA AVG 57
Rank #218 / 2092
84
Facility 84
CA AVG 81
Rank #731 / 1401
29
17
Facility 17
CA AVG 13
Rank #1061 / 1397
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1164
27
Facility 27
CA AVG 13
Rank #183 / 1487
69.3%
Facility 69.3%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #865 / 1368
-Ccw La Jolla LLC, Cc La Jolla LLC, And Classic Res MgmtSuite / Penthouse / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Ventura Post Acute
SC
HOS
NH
SNF
Ventura
71
Facility 71
CA AVG 103
Rank #998 / 1657
No
65
Facility 65
CA AVG 57
Rank #888 / 2092
-7--
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 13
Rank #805 / 1487
91.2% --Private / Shared Rooms
Oakland Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation
SC
HOS
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Oakland (Salem Court)
48
Facility 48
CA AVG 103
Rank #1167 / 1657
No
57
Facility 57
CA AVG 57
Rank #1157 / 2092
-4---
85.2%
Facility 85.2%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #379 / 1368
A-Private / Semi-Private Rooms
University Retirement Community
SC
AL
HC
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Davis (West Davis)
500
Facility 500
CA AVG 103
Rank #22 / 1657
No
54
Facility 54
CA AVG 57
Rank #1242 / 2092
91
Facility 91
CA AVG 81
Rank #355 / 1401
12
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #529 / 1397
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #413 / 1164
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 13
Rank #158 / 1487
--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 103
Rank #27 / 1657
No
24
Facility 24
CA AVG 57
Rank #1798 / 2092
91
Facility 91
CA AVG 81
Rank #355 / 1401
14
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #762 / 1397
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1164
41
Facility 41
CA AVG 13
Rank #38 / 1487
54.1%
Facility 54.1%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #1181 / 1368
-California Home For The Aged IncStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
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Overview of Brookdale Diablo Lodge

Brookdale Diablo Lodge, which is located at 950 Diablo Road in Danville, California, provides exceptional assisted living in a vibrant and engaging community. Geared for active seniors seeking a stress-free retirement, Brookdale Diablo Lodge provides personalized care and support while encouraging residents to pursue their passions and interests. The community features a range of amenities to enhance residents’ daily lives, including an emergency alert system, transportation services, and a library.

At Brookdale Diablo Lodge, residents receive personalized assistance with daily activities such as dressing, bathing, and medication management. The community’s compassionate care team is available 24/7 to respond to emergencies and provide support whenever needed. Residents can also enjoy a full calendar of activities and events, including fitness classes, art workshops, and outings to local attractions. Their meticulous approach to wellness, focusing on the physical, social, emotional, and spiritual well-being of each resident, makes them a community where your loved one will thrive.

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Overview of Brookdale Uptown Whittier

Tucked at 13250 Philadelphia St in Whittier, California, Brookdale Uptown Whittier offers exceptional assisted living in a vibrant and engaging community. Designed for active seniors who want to live life to the fullest, Brookdale Uptown Whittier provides personalized care and support while encouraging residents to pursue their passions and interests. The community features a range of amenities to enhance residents’ daily lives, including an emergency alert system, a fitness center, and scheduled transportation services. Apartments are pet-friendly and offer a home-like environment with spacious living areas and plenty of natural light.

At Brookdale Uptown Whittier, residents receive personalized assistance with daily activities such as dressing, bathing, and medication management. The community’s compassionate care team is available 24/7 to respond to emergencies and provide support whenever needed. Residents can enjoy a full calendar of activities and events, including fitness classes, art workshops, and outings to local attractions. If you’re looking for an assisted living community that values your independence and celebrates your individuality, Brookdale Uptown Whittier is the place for you.

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Overview of Brookdale North Euclid

A luxurious residence in Ontario, California, Brookdale North Euclid is a remarkable senior living community that provides assisted living. The community features a wide range of floor plans, including studio, one-bedroom apartments, and companion suites, providing elegant and comfortable residences for seniors. Brookdale North Euclid prioritizes the individuality and preferences of its residents, delivering top-tier personalized care and assistance 24 hours a day.

Brookdale North Euclid promotes the welfare of its residents, conducting activities and programs that encourage them to engage. The community serves an elegant dining experience, providing its residents with high-quality, nutritious meals tailored to their preferences and requirements. With convenient amenities such as a library, game room, theater, resident gardens, concierge services, scheduled transportation, and wifi access, the residents may experience comfort and leisure at its finest.

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Overview of Brookdale Paulin Creek

Experience comfort and security like no other in the one-of-a-kind senior living community of Brookdale Paulin Creek at Range Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA. Offering a diverse selection of living options including assisted living, independent living, and memory care, the community provides high-quality care and assistance 24/7. With cozy and meticulously-designed floor plans including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, residents enjoy a vibrant and friendly residence. Brookdale Paulin Creek focuses on the uniqueness and freedom of seniors, providing them with care and assistance that best suits their specific needs.

The community conducts fun activities and engaging programs to ensure residents experience a fulfilled life with joy and inspiration. Catering to the seniors’ dietary needs and preferences, the community serves healthy and delicious meals. Moreover, the community prepares scheduled meals for memory care residents to foster familiarity. The pet-friendly community provides wonderful amenities including an outdoor pool, an arts and crafts studio, a theater, a whirlpool, a therapy pool, a salon, a fitness center, a courtyard, a library, a garden, a game room, a therapy room, a porch, meeting rooms, a fireside living room, a piano, and tranquil landscaped grounds.

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Overview of Sapphire Pacific Residential Care II

Peacefully located in San Diego, CA, Sapphire Pacific Residential Care IV provides an idyllic setting for residential care, assisted living, and memory care. Residents here enjoy personalized care and focused attention in their bright and spacious accommodations. By receiving compassionate assistance with their daily activities or in managing their memory conditions, residents can focus on doing the things they love to do.

The community fosters fun and leisure with a wide array of exciting activities and events to engage in. Healthy and delicious meals are served daily to make sure residents maintain a healthy and properly nourished body. At Sapphire Pacific Residential Care II, residents enjoy a relaxing retirement experience with no chores and responsibilities to worry about.

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Adelya Senior Home II

16419 Vernon Street, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Overview of Adelya Senior Home II

Adelya Senior Home II is a safe community in Fountain Valley, CA, designed for those living with memory loss challenges. The community’s care team is available 24/7 to provide one-on-one care and assistance with daily living activities. Residents enjoy a cozy environment surrounded by a beautifully maintained yard, walking paths, and gardens.

An array of activities, such as games and daily exercises, are offered for residents’ physical needs and cognitive stimulation. Additional services, such as physician visits, podiatrists, manicures, and laundry, are also available for added comfort and convenience. Here, residents live a comfortable and fulfilling life with all the care and support they need.

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Overview of Cogir of North Bay

Residing in the tranquil neighborhood of Tuolumne Street, Vallejo, CA, Cogir of North Bay is an astounding senior living community that offers assisted living and independent living. Enjoy elegant and spacious accommodations with pets, ranging from studio to two-bedroom apartments. With a reliable and experienced team taking care of the maintenance and other mundane chores, seniors have less to worry about and experience their golden years at their finest.

Explore new interests and rediscover old hobbies with different engaging activities and enjoyable programs. The community empowers seniors to flourish and reach their full potential, supporting them every step of the way. Indulge in healthy and delicious meals satisfying residents’ nutritional needs and tastes. With its ethereal campus filled with convenient amenities and a welcoming environment, Cogir of North Bay goes above and beyond in ensuring seniors live happy and fulfilled retirement.

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Overview of Belmont Village Senior Living Encino

Belmont Village Senior Living Encino is a well-regarded assisted living community in Sherman Oaks, CA, that offers personal care, memory care, and respite care. Promoting a nurturing and home-like environment, the community ensures older adults can keep their peace of mind. High-quality services, including chef-prepared dining, scheduled transportation, and housekeeping services, are also provided to enrich residents’ living experiences. Alongside round-the-clock care, personalized care plans tailored to residents’ needs and habits are also provided for their welfare. 

Social events, fitness programs, and a variety of enrichment activities help improve residents’ memory and stay active. A learning center, a bistro, and pet-friendly spaces are among the many amenities available for residents’ relaxation and wellness. Situated along a major highway, with restaurants, shops, and public transportation in the area, the community ensures convenient access to necessities and leisure. This assisted living community has exceptional standards of care, making it a good option for senior living in California. 

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Overview of Belmont Village Senior Living Burbank

Regarded as US News and World Report’s Best Memory Care and Best Assisted Living in 2024, Belmont Village Burbank is an esteemed senior living community settling in East Angeleno Avenue, Burbank, CA, providing assisted living and memory care. With its commitment to improving seniors’ well-being, the community also offers onsite physical, speech, and occupational therapy. Live in a relaxing and safe accommodation, featuring aesthetically crafted floor plans such as studio and one-bedroom apartments. Experience freedom at its finest with a team of dedicated and highly skilled professionals.

Belmont Village Burbank fosters a bright and friendly environment, empowering seniors to participate in exciting activities and discover new interests. Tasty and nutritious meals are served to satisfy seniors’ dietary needs and tastes. With its stunning amenities and inviting surroundings, seniors enjoy a relaxing and safe retirement with Belmont Village Burbank.

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Overview of Pacific Villas Post Acute

Pacific Villas Post Acute is a nursing home in Oceanside, CA, offering rehabilitation and skilled nursing services. Promoting a nurturing and welcoming environment, the community ensures older adults are well-cared for. Social services, dietitian-approved meals, pain management, restorative nursing program, respiratory therapy, physical, occupational, and speech therapy are among the comprehensive services provided to meet residents’ unique needs and preferences. The community also provides 24-hour care with licensed nurses to ensure residents are well-cared for.

Musical performances, parties, and fitness programs are just some of the activities conducted to promote socialization and help residents maintain holistic wellness. An expansive rehabilitation gym, courtyards, and common areas are also available on-site. With the 78 freeway and Tri-City Medical Center nearby, the community guarantees accessibility and convenience. This nursing home is one of the best options for senior living in California, especially with its wide range of services.

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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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