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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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 Grand Park Convalescent Hospital

Experience top-notch care at Grand Park Convalescent Hospital, an award-winning community in Los Angeles, CA, offering long-term care and short-term care. 151 purposely built and spacious accommodations are provided, alongside personalized care, ensuring residents’ comfort and safety. Here, Medicare and Medicaid are accepted to ease residents’ financial burdens.

With a jam-packed calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs, residents are encouraged to live actively and maintain social connections. Residents enjoy a delightful dining experience with delicious and well-balanced dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. With its exceptional care and state-of-the-art amenities, the community strives to help residents make the most of their best years.

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Overview of Integrated Care Communities

Receive top-notch care from Integrated Care Communities, a remarkable community in Moreno Valley, CA designed to provide affordable assisted living and memory care services. They help residents age gracefully by providing them with personalized care plans and tailored services. Their team of excellent caregivers is available 24/7 to assist residents with their daily activities, medication management, and more for their comfort and safety.

The community also provides an array of activities and programs to help residents stay active and enjoy enriching experiences for their well-being. Residents’ safety is also guaranteed with 24-hour security and advanced safety features installed throughout the campus. Here, everyone is encouraged to reach their maximum potential while indulging in vibrant experiences and loving care.

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Overview of Memory Care of Contra Costa

Burrowed in Contra Costa County, Pleasant Hill, CA, Memory Care of Contra Costa is an inviting senior living community that offers specialized memory care services to residents dealing with memory loss. The community warmly welcomes residents into their bright and spacious apartments with easy access to a wide range of local services. Residents enjoy a Positive Approach to Care, which entails fostering positive relationships between the carer and residents and respecting each resident’s unique needs and abilities.

Residents are encouraged to participate and engage in their failure-free activities tailored to their individual needs and abilities. With convenient transportation services, residents can effortlessly attend outings, appointments, and scenic drives. The community also offers an adaptable dining experience catered to preferences and special dietary needs of every resident, ensuring they are nourished and energized throughout the day.

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Overview of Vivante Newport Center

Treat yourself to a lifetime vacation with the prominent senior living community of Vivante Newport Center which resides on the harmonious coasts of San Clemente Drive, Newport Beach, CA, offering assisted living and memory care. The community features snug and sophisticated accommodations in variations of one-bedroom and two-bedroom floor plans, ensuring seniors have a relaxing and safe retirement. With its dedication to enhancing seniors’ quality of life, Vivante Newport Center strives to deliver the highest quality of care and assistance from a compassionate team available around the clock.

Participate in engaging activities and enjoy fun programs to maintain an active and well-connected lifestyle. Mealtimes are something to anticipate with delightful and well-balanced meals that cater to nutritional needs and preferences. Vivante Newport Center is a haven for seniors seeking to enjoy their best years with proper support in its vibrant and welcoming spaces.

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Tuscan Hills

3141 E Valley Pkwy, Escondido, CA 92027
Overview of Tuscan Hills

Tuscan Hills is a trusted assisted living community in Escondido, CA, that offers comprehensive care options, ranging from independent living to memory care. With its compassionate and home-like environment, the community ensures older adults can ease their worries during their stay. Residents also receive the utmost attention and care, with exceptional services, including 24-hour care, well-balanced meals, and weekly housekeeping. The community also works closely with residents to understand their needs and habits, providing individualized care plans.

Music programs, light exercises, and various activities ensure residents can live actively and make friends. An outdoor dining area, a movie theater, and spacious courtyards are among the many amenities dedicated to residents’ leisure and wellness. Surrounded by trees, public transportation, and other local amenities, the community guarantees accessibility and convenience. This assisted living community has high standards of care and a clean setting, making it one of the best options for senior living in California.

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Oakmont of Concord

1401 Civic Ct, Concord, CA 94520
Overview of Oakmont of Concord

Nestled in the serene Concord Hills, Oakmont of Concord offers a luxury senior living community that provides exceptional care and support to each resident’s unique needs. The elegant retirement community, recognized as a Seniorly Best of Senior Living Award Winner, offers Contra Costa County senior living, assisted living, and memory care services.

Oakmont of Concord, a dedicated team of professionals available 24/7, a culinary experience curated by skilled chefs, and functional yet beautifully designed floor plans. Residents can thrive and enjoy the lifestyle they deserve, with a vibrant range of activities to keep them engaged and fulfilled.

The community invites residents to relax in the shade of fruit trees and participate in the numerous outdoor events hosted on the lush campus. Oakmont of Concord is a place where residents can discover the true essence of luxury retirement living, surrounded by a supportive and enriching environment.

 

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Ivy Park at Seal Beach

3850 Lampson Avenue, Seal Beach, CA 90740
Overview of Ivy Park at Seal Beach

Located in the coastal city of Seal Beach, CA, IIvy Park at Seal Beach is a premier senior living community that offers comprehensive care services, including assisted living services, medication management, incontinence care, monthly wellness checks, and round-the-clock supervision. Ivy Park also offers short-term/respite stays and customized memory care programs, guaranteeing a safe and encouraging atmosphere for residents who require special support and care.

Ivy Park at Seal Beach strives to give its residents a warm and stimulating atmosphere through its wide range of amenities and events aimed at improving seniors’ quality of life. These consist of exercise courses, religious services, and access to outdoor walking pathways and a library, among other activities. In addition, Ivy Park offers alternatives for specific diets, private dining areas, and all-day dining at their Vine at Ivy restaurant, pet-friendly regulations, resident parking, cable/WiFi, and other amenities that make residents’ lives enjoyable and fascinating.

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Ivy Park at Claremont

2053 North Towne Avenue, Claremont, CA 91711
Overview of Ivy Park at Claremont

Ivy Park at Claremont is a charming senior living community nestled in Claremont, CA, offering assisted living and memory care services that can be tailored to every stage of retirement living. Just a few minutes away from major interstates and the iconic downtown Claremont Village, the community offers a unique blend of cultural richness and natural beauty. From activities and outdoor spaces meant to nourish body and soul to comprehensive care services, including concierge physician services, 24-hour personal care assistance, and the EverYou program for their memory care neighborhood, Ivy Park at Claremont ensures their residents’ holistic needs are met.

With the community’s spacious floor plans, featuring upgraded amenities and large windows, residents will feel safe and right at home. One of the highlights of living at Ivy Park is their Vine at Ivy restaurant, which offers fresh and delicious meals all day and a warm dining experience where residents can enjoy great conversation with friends. Other amenities include indoor & outdoor lounge areas, an activities studio, a library, a cafe, a full-service salon, social & educational programs, an emergency response system, scheduled transportation, and more.

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Overview of The Watermark at San Jose

Located in the scenic Almaden Expressway, San Jose, CA, the Watermark at Almaden is an idyllic senior living community offering a wide array of living options. These include independent living, assisted living, memory care, and short-term stays. Featuring spacious and elegant floor plans including private and shared studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, the community provides a cozy residence for seniors. A comfortable and safe residence for seniors to experience an accepting and worry-free environment.

The Watermark at Almaden prepares three carefully chef-curated meals every day to satisfy its’ residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Moreover, the community ensures the residents enjoy an active lifestyle and learning through their acclaimed Watermark University. Amenities include an outdoor pool and hot tub, a movie theater, a fitness center, a spacious art studio, and beautiful outdoor spaces. Valuing the importance of pets, the community provides a pet-friendly environment.

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Overview of Paradise Villa

Offering assisted living with memory care services in a comfortable and secure environment, Paradise Villa Assisted Living & Memory Care is just a short distance from the scenic Santa Cruz coastline. Their staff is dedicated to providing personalized care plans that meet the individual needs of each resident. Residents can receive assistance with daily living activities, medication management, and transportation.

This assisted living community also features a secured memory care wing with specialized care for residents with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. The facility includes amenities like a common area for socializing, a beautifully landscaped courtyard with walking paths, and a patio for residents to relax and enjoy the fresh ocean air.

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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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