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 Foothill Heights Care Center

Foothill Heights Care Center is a nursing home located in Pasadena, CA, providing rehabilitative and skilled nursing services, adult day and night care, as well as respite care. Part of these services include an array of therapy services, wound care and pain management, and psychiatric care. Their skilled nursing services provide their residents with 24/7 skilled nursing care, medication management, as well as assistance with daily living activities such as bathing and toileting, and dining and mobility or transfer assistance if needed.
Residents are well taken care of at Foothill Heights Care Center. Meals are provided and prepared with consideration to the residents diets, housekeeping and laundry services are regularly provided to ensure cleanliness and safety of everyone, and physically and mentally stimulating activities are regularly scheduled to boost the residents physical and mental health, helping them gain back their independence.

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Overview of Park Central Care & Rehabilitation Center

Park Central Care, located in Fremont, CA, is a nursing and rehabilitation facility offering skilled nursing services and rehabilitation services to its residents. As part of their basic healthcare programs, they provide their residents with 24/7 certified nursing assistance; from assistance with mobility or activities of daily living, to regular health and wellbeing monitoring.
Here, the residents are also provided assistance with medication monitoring, and dietary services to ensure that they receive the proper nutrition and medication they need on regular intervals. Furthermore, regular activities and entertainment are also scheduled, to ensure that the residents are given enough opportunity to stay physically and mentally active, as well as engaged within their community.

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Overview of Gm Residential Care Home

Gm Residential Care Home, located in Fremont, CA, is an elderly care home that offers assisted living with memory care services. This secure close-knit community offers residents with quality memory care services, including diabetic care, incontinence care, medication management, and high acuity care. Additionally, they are also provided assistance with daily living activities as needed.

As part of their care program, the residents are provided with meals that are  prepared with consideration to their dietary needs and preferences. They are also provided complimentary transportation from both medical and non-medical appointments outside the home. Furthermore, this secure community employs staff who speak Spanish and Filipino aside from English.

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Overview of Country Oaks Care Center

Country Oaks Care Center is a facility located in the heart of Pomona, CA, that provides compassionate, skilled nursing, and sub-acute care. As part of their services they provide their residents with 24/7 skilled nursing services, and an array of rehabilitation services to help residents stay healthy, as well as regain their mobility and independence if possible. These services include wound care and pain management, restorative nursing, as well as diabetic management.

Country Oaks also ensure that residents not only get the healthcare their body needs, but also their psychosocial needs. Fitness activities, stretching exercises help enhance physical wellness, while outings, musical performances and outside entertainment enhance mental wellbeing and promote socialization.

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La Posada

3875 Belle St #1621, San Bernardino, CA 92404
Overview of La Posada

La Posada is a close-knit senior living community located in the sunny San Bernardino City in California. This board and care home is proud of their quality care, providing assisted living services to its residents. At La Posada, residents can expect round the clock supervision, as well as assistance with daily living activities. They also offer diabetic care and incontinence care, and medication management as needed.

Residents at La Posada also enjoy their dining options where meals are prepared with consideration to their dietary restrictions. Wheelchair accessible facilities, ensure comfort and safety for everyone, and complimentary transportation services ensure that they get to their medical appointments as needed. 

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Overview of Loving Heart Care Home

Loving Heart Care Home is one of Antioch’s residential care facilities for the elderly, offering assisted living services to its residents. As part of their assisted living services, they provide their residents with quality care;  24/7 supervision and availability of staff for assistance, medication management and dispensing, and assistance with daily living activities including bathing, dining, and grooming, as needed.

Loving Heart Care Home also ensures the residents’ families that their loved ones are taken care of; providing nutritious meals and snacks daily, and with consideration to their dies, and creating activities and programs that promote their physical and mental well being. To ensure that the environment stays comfortable and safe, the staff takes care of laundry and housekeeping, keeping the place clean and sanitized all the time.

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Overview of Creekside Center

Creekside Center, located in the serene surroundings of Stockton, CA, is a facility that provides unparalleled skilled nursing services to patients in need of post-acute medical and rehabilitation care. With a commitment to excellence, Creekside Center specializes in providing comprehensive support to patients dealing with a myriad of conditions, including pulmonary impairment, diabetes management, wound care, joint replacement, orthopedic injuries, stroke, neurological disorders, cardiac-related problems, and cancer. The facility’s experienced medical professionals employ cutting-edge techniques and personalized treatment plans to facilitate patients’ recovery journeys, ensuring optimal health and well-being.

Creekside Center takes pride in its inviting atmosphere, offering spacious private and semi-private rooms that are fully air-conditioned, providing patients with a comfortable and tranquil space to focus on their recovery. To enhance the overall well-being of residents, the facility provides a range of amenities, including grooming services, ensuring residents can maintain their self-esteem and dignity. Creekside Center also offers housekeeping and laundry services, allowing patients to focus solely on their recovery without worrying about daily chores. Additionally, the facility ensures the dietary needs of patients are met, accommodating special dietary restrictions and offering expertly prepared meals and services, fostering a nurturing environment conducive to healing and recovery.

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Villa Valencia Healthcare Center

25000 Calle De Los Caballeros, Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Overview of Villa Valencia Healthcare Center

Villa Valencia Healthcare Center is a distinguished skilled nursing facility in Laguna Hills, California, deeply committed to enriching lives and fostering individual well-being. Their approach is deeply personalized, offering therapy services tailored to help each resident attain their highest potential in terms of ability and independence. Renowned as a top-tier 24-hour nursing home, they stand at the forefront of providing cutting-edge rehabilitation and nursing services.

Villa Valencia Healthcare Center is synonymous with premium skilled nursing and five-star rehabilitation services. When a new patient arrives at Villa Valencia, they engage in a comprehensive meeting with the rehabilitation director to create a customized therapy plan that aligns with their unique needs. Villa Valencia boasts a dedicated team of professionals, including a skilled rehabilitation and nursing staff, all driven by a shared mission of delivering top-notch care to those in need. Your loved ones’ well-being is their utmost priority.

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Overview of The Orchards Health Center

Operating for over five years, The Orchards Health Center is a residential care community in Mission Viejo, California, that offers assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and respite services. With a 90-bed capacity, the community has 51 beds occupied and is currently at 57% occupancy. Weekly housekeeping, personal laundry, and restaurant-style dining are also offered to support residents’ daily living. An on-call medical director is also available to oversee residents’ care.

Mentally stimulating activities and a variety of recreational programs foster social interactions and help improve residents’ holistic well-being. A dedicated memory care neighborhood with studio and one-bedroom apartments is also available, along with various communal areas. Its setting along Amistad Drive is also highly car-dependent, requiring residents to make use of transportation to access most amenities and services. Notably, The Orchards Health Center has been in consistent compliance with regulatory standards.

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Encinitas Senior Living

504 S El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA 92024
Overview of Encinitas Senior Living

Located in the picturesque city of Encinitas, California, Encinitas Senior Living is an esteemed assisted living community. They provide a range of amenities, including housekeeping services and chef-prepared dining, to empower residents to lead their best lives in a tranquil and comfortable environment.

Each day at Encinitas Senior Living is a fresh opportunity for residents to revel in new experiences, connect with friends on campus, and partake in diverse and exciting life enrichment opportunities. This vibrant community is designed to enhance the well-being and quality of life of every resident they serve. Encinitas Senior Living is dedicated to offering senior residents an ideal balance of support and independence, always tailored to their unique and individual needs.

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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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