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 Silverado Encinitas Memory Care Community

With its commitment to caring for individuals with dementia, Silverado Encinitas is a venerable memory care community settling in Saxony Road, Encinitas, CA, that provides memory care, respite care, and its world-class brain health program, Nexus. With seniors’ comfort and security in mind, the community features meticulously designed and pet-friendly residences. A team of compassionate and highly skilled dementia care professionals tends to seniors’ special needs and aspirations.

Empowering seniors to thrive and reach their full potential, the community conducts a wide range of nurturing activities and fun social events. Anticipate meal times with balanced menus prepared to cater to seniors’ nutritional needs and preferences. Silverado Encinitas strives to be a haven for seniors to spend retirement with its warm nature and enchanting surroundings.

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Villa Toscana Memory Care

939 W El Camino Real Ste. C, Mountain View, CA 94040
Overview of Villa Toscana Memory Care

Experience high quality and luxury-style care at Villa Toscana Memory Care, a welcoming senior living community in Mountain View, CA, that offers exceptional memory care services to seniors dealing with memory loss. Offering private, semi-private, and shared residences, the community provides a comfortable living space that matches its residents’ unique preferences and needs. With housekeeping, laundry services, and scheduled transportation to medical appointments, errands, or outings, residents are ensured comfort and convenience.

The community commits itself in helping maintain its residents’ dignity while aging in a secure and specialized environment that meets their personal needs. A trained team is available to monitor residents’ safety 24/7 and provide assistance with everyday tasks, like bathing, dressing, meals, and medication management. Residents stay stimulated with specialized activity programs and enjoy a variety of amenities, including a full-service salon, an activity room, off-site excursions, beautiful indoor and outdoor common areas, providing plenty of space for socialization and relaxation.

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Overview of Brookdale Ocean House

Enjoy beachfront senior living with Brookdale Ocean House, a remarkable senior living community located in Santa Monica, California, offering assisted living. The community features studios and one-bedroom apartments overlooking a stunning coastal city that boasts beautiful beaches, warm weather, and a vibrant community. With 24-hour monitoring provided by a compassionate team and emergency alert systems, residents are guaranteed a safe and comfortable senior living experience.

Brookdale Ocean House’s convenient location provides easy access to numerous medical facilities along with personal assistance provided by the community, ensuring residents’ holistic care needs are met. To help residents live a fulfilled life, the community also offers signature programs, enriching activities, and access to resort-style amenities. These include access to a fitness center, a library, a therapy room, a courtyard, and beautifully landscaped grounds.

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Overview of Brookdale North Fremont

Nestled at 38035 Martha Avenue in Fremont, Brookdale North Fremont is a compassionate memory care provider for seniors living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. The community is designed to offer a safe and nurturing environment where residents can maintain their dignity and quality of life. At the community, residents benefit from person-centered programming and personalized care plans. The community’s experienced staff provides gentle guidance and encouragement throughout the day, ensuring that residents feel supported and engaged.

Residents can participate in a variety of activities and events designed to stimulate the mind and promote social interaction. The memory care program at Brookdale North Fremont is tailored to the individual needs of each resident. Techniques that work for one resident may not work for another, so care plans are customized to ensure that each resident receives the support they need. If you’re looking for a memory care community that provides personalized care in a warm and supportive environment, Brookdale North Fremont is the place for your loved one.

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Overview of Brookdale Windsor

With the seniors’ wellness in mind, Brookdale Windsor located in the quiet neighborhood of Adele Drive, Windsor, CA is an idyllic senior living community that offers assisted living. Featuring elegant and spacious floor plans, the community ensures comfort and safety. Experience round-the-clock personalized care and assistance with a team of compassionate, friendly, and well-trained individuals within the beautiful grounds of the community.

Brookdale Windsor emphasizes the welfare of its residents, respecting their independence while encouraging them to interact with the community. Residents forge meaningful bonds over healthy and delicious meals served based on their dietary needs and preferences. With fabulous amenities including a courtyard and garden, a library, a game room, a fireside living room, a greenhouse, a beauty and barbershop, business centers, a piano, beautifully manicured grounds, and serene walking paths, Brookdale Windsor ensures the comfort and convenience of its residents.

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Overview of Redwood Terrace

Under administrator Leif Cameron, Redwood Terrace is a 210-bed continuing care retirement community at 710 W 13th Avenue in Escondido, California. Operated by non-profit HumanGood and licensed since 1997, the facility offers independent living, assisted living, memory support, skilled nursing, and respite care to San Diego County residents.

The inspection record is among the strongest in California. Since 2021, Redwood Terrace logged zero citations, against a California average of 10, with three complaint visits and two complaint investigations, compared to state averages of 13 and 10, respectively. Health inspection and staffing sub-ratings both run significantly above California’s average; quality measures fall below it. The latest inspection was October 2024. Nurse hours run 4h 38m per resident day, 6 percent above California average, placing the facility 80th out of 346 California SNFs on this measure. Occupancy sits at 78 percent, above the 72.8 percent state average.

A Specialized Dementia Program with live-in staff serves memory support residents. The campus has a patio, gardens, and walking paths.

With a 45-day average stay duration, Redwood Terrace’s census leans toward short-term post-acute care, though its full care continuum suits residents planning to age in place across care levels in Escondido.

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Overview of Sapphire Pacific Residential Care IV

Sapphire Pacific Residential Care IV is a serene residential care community in San Diego, CA designed for assisted living and memory care services. The community makes sure residents are well-cared for with kind and reliable caregivers available to support them with their everyday routines. From personal care to medication management and daily supervision, residents here are guaranteed to receive all the care and support they need to thrive while maintaining their independence.

The community enriches residents’ lives with an array of social and recreational activities to enjoy. Those living with memory conditions enjoy specialized activities and training tailored to slow down the progression of their condition. Here, residents receive all the care and support they need to spend their golden years comfortably.

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Overview of Inspirations Home Care VIII

Ideally situated in the serene neighborhood of Nickellaus Ct, Corona, CA, Inspirations Home Care is an idyllic retreat that offers assisted living. The community can accommodate up to six residents, providing them with an experienced and compassionate team that helps with their unique needs. With assistance to daily living activities, housekeeping, laundry, and health needs, residents will surely have more time to do the things they want.

For residents to easily adapt to their surroundings, the community fosters a bright and friendly environment through fun activities to ensure better social engagement. Here, residents delight with healthy and delicious home-cooked meals that satisfy their dietary requirements and preferences. Have the finest retirement experience with the community’s dedicated care and specially designed amenities at an all-inclusive price.

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Overview of Land of Peace V

Ideally located near restaurants and shops in West Hills, CA, Land of Peace V is a blissful retreat that provides assisted living. With its dedication to enhancing residents’ quality of life, the community also offers dementia care, Parkinson’s care, and hospice care. A team consisting of physicians, podiatrists, psychiatrists, and other healthcare professionals attend to residents’ special needs 24/7.

Enjoy time with family members with the community’s open-door policy that allows them to visit any time. With healthy kosher-style meals, residents enjoy hassle-free dining that caters to dietary needs and tastes. The community also provides transportation services and assistance to medication administration for residents’ convenience. Experience the finest retirement with the community’s top-tier care and assistance and purposely designed amenities.

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Overview of Sweet Home Senior Living 2

Sweet Home Senior Living 2 is a paradisal senior living community in Valley Glen, CA, offering a comfortable and enriching environment for assisted living. An array of snug and stunning living spaces are offered to provide residents with a relaxing living environment for enjoying their personal time. Residents are provided access to an array of care services, including daily living activities assistance, incontinence care, and hospice care to make sure their needs are met accordingly.

With no chores to worry about, residents can focus on living their best lives and enjoy all the great things the community has to offer. These include delightful meals and refueling snacks, various social and recreational activities, and thoughtful amenities. Here, residents are provided with everything they need to lead purposeful lives and enjoy a high quality of life.

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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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