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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. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home. 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.
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.
Mountain Vista of Ojai
SC
AL
RESC
RC
Ojai
38No 77 D+82422 71.1% California Retirement Homes IncPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms
The Gardens at Park Balboa
SC
ADC
AL
MC
RC
Van Nuys
120Yes 71 C-31221026 88.3% Park Balboa, LP, Garrett Loube, Managing PartnerStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Land of Peace III
SC
AL
RESC
West Hills
6No 71 C-8237 83.3% Land Of Peace 3Private / Semi-Private Rooms
European Christian Home I
SC
AL
RESC
RC
Bellflower
6No 54 D+7216 83.3% Tlt Care Enterprise, LLCPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms
Linda Valley Assisted Living
SC
IL
Loma Linda
64No 39 C-3-212 79.7% Loma Linda Alf, LLC-
Ivy Park at Cathedral Hill
SC
AL
MC
San Francisco (Cathedral Hill)
210Yes 99 D+5027178 81.9% Coventry Subtenant LP And Oakmont Management Group LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Maravilla
SC
AL
IL
MC
Santa Barbara
131Yes 42 D+2010811 95.4% Maravilla Subtenant LLC And Srg Managment LLC1 Bed / 2 Bed
Sky Park Gardens
SC
AL
MC
Sacramento (Parkway-South Sacramento)
144No 74 C-3312942 51.4% Skypark Manor, LLCStudio / 1 Bed / Private / Semi-private Rooms
Jasmin Terrace at El Molino
SC
AL
MC
Pasadena (Pasadena Playhouse District)
206Yes 90 C-76411517 69.9% V & E Management, LLCPrivate Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
Diamond Oaks Residential Care
SC
AL
Roseville (Diamond Oaks)
6Yes 47 C135320 83.3% Abigaila BudacPrivate Rooms
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Overview of Mountain Vista of Ojai

Mountain Vista of Ojai provides assisted living, residential care, and respite care in Ojai, California. Assisted living supports residents with daily tasks while allowing them to keep a private or semi-private room. Residential care provides an ongoing setting for people who need support with everyday routines, while respite care offers short-term stays when a family caregiver needs time to travel or recover.

Opened in 1988, the community has 38 beds. It is a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know each other. Private rooms give one resident personal space, while semi-private rooms are shared. The 77 Walk Score places the area in the very walkable category, so most errands can be completed on foot and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

Home-cooked meals are provided, and salon and hair and beauty care services let residents handle personal grooming on site. Medication dispensing services support scheduled medication routines. Nickie Perez serves as the administrator, and California Retirement Homes operates the community. Mountain Vista of Ojai may be a good fit for someone who prefers a smaller community or for a family seeking short-term respite care.

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Overview of The Gardens at Park Balboa

A unique senior living community settled on the serene grounds of Kester Avenue, Van Nuys, CA, The Gardens at Park Balboa offers assisted living, memory care, respite care, and adult day programs. Live in comfort and elegance within the beautifully designed and spacious accommodations in diverse floor plans including studio and one-bedroom apartments. The community exceeds expectations in lending extra hands for seniors to receive top-tier care and assistance tailored to their ever-changing needs and desires.

The Gardens at Park Balboa encourage residents to maintain an active and socially engaged lifestyle for leisure and wellness. Live an active and well-engaged lifestyle with incredible amenities and luxurious spaces. Have the finest dining experience with healthy and tasty meals catering to dietary needs and preferences. The Gardens at Park Balboa are ideal for seniors aiming to live independently while receiving the utmost guidance from the community.

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Overview of Land of Peace III

Peacefully tucked in the quiet Kittridge St, West Hills, CA, Land of Peace III is an idyllic community that offers assisted living. The community also provides dementia care, hospice care, and Parkinson’s care to meet residents’ ever-changing needs. Here, residents receive the finest care and assistance 24/7 with the community handling the housekeeping and laundry services.

Participate in fun-filled activities and engaging programs for leisure and wellness. The community also works closely with the residents, their families, and doctors, to provide the best care necessary. With delightful and healthy meals catering to nutritional needs and tastes, residents have the finest dining experience. Amenities include security alarm systems, ramps, and outdoor patios.

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Overview of European Christian Home I

Surrounded by convenient local amenities in Dalberg Street, Bellflower, CA, European Christian Home I is an outstanding community that offers assisted living. With its dedication to improving residents’ quality of life, the community provided the utmost care and attention tailored to their unique needs around the clock. As a family-owned community, residents can rest assured of living their golden years in a warm and welcoming environment.

Enjoy fun activities and stimulating programs that aim to keep residents active and well-connected with their surroundings. There’s no need to hassle with meal preparation with the community serving healthy and delicious meals that cater to dietary needs and preferences. Medication management, transportation, and respite care are also provided for residents’ comfort and convenience. Experience a worry-free retirement with the community’s dedicated care and purposely designed amenities.

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Overview of Linda Valley Assisted Living

Linda Valley Assisted Living, operated by Loma Linda Alf, provides independent living accommodations in Loma Linda, California. The 64-bed residence features private living quarters alongside communal services for individuals who manage their daily routines without clinical care assistance. Elleen Sanchez manages daily administration at the location.

Neighborhood mobility features a walk score of 39, marking the surroundings as car-dependent. Residents generally rely on private vehicles, local transportation, or ride services to run errands outside the property.

Interested families looking for private accommodations without daily care support can get in touch with Linda Valley Assisted Living to learn about current availability.

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Ivy Park at Cathedral Hill

1550 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94109
Overview of Ivy Park at Cathedral Hill

Ivy Park at Cathedral Hill offers assisted living and memory care in San Francisco, CA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident maintains a private living space; memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone living with dementia or at risk of wandering. Having both care levels in one community may suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move to another community.

The community has 210 beds, making it a larger setting with more residents and staff. Studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom residences are available; a two-bedroom can suit a couple moving together, while a studio provides one private living space. Pets are allowed.

Ivy Park at Cathedral Hill is in the Cathedral Hill neighborhood, and its Walk Score is 99 out of 100, meaning the area is a walker’s paradise where daily errands do not require a car, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Chris Schuster serves as administrator, and Coventry Subtenant LP and Oakmont Management Group operate the community.

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Maravilla

5486 Calle Real, Santa Barbara, CA 93111
Overview of Maravilla

Managed by Senior Resource Group, Maravilla is a senior living community in Santa Barbara, California. It offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care. The community is operated by Maravilla Subtenant LLC and SRG Management LLC, with Ruth E. Grande serving as the administrator.

The three-story community has 131 beds. It offers suites along with one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and three-bedroom residences. Maravilla has served residents for 11 years. Currently, it has an occupancy rate of 95%, which shows residents and families have a steady home here.

Resident services include beauty services, housekeeping, transportation, a swimming pool, fitness and recreation programs, and a variety of social activities. The community also offers the Zest Wellness fitness and wellbeing program, the Dine Your Way dining program and the broader SyneRGy wellness initiative. The Walk Score for the neighborhood is 42, so it’s somewhat walkable. You can walk to a few places nearby, but for most trips and errands, you’ll need a car.

State inspections have mainly focused on staff training, communication, building safety systems, and the timely delivery of care, including mobility assistance and family communication. Earlier inspections also identified a caregiver background check issue that was later corrected. Families touring Maravilla may want to ask how these areas are monitored as part of the community’s daily operations.

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Overview of Sky Park Gardens

Age comfortably with Sky Park Gardens, a distinguished community conveniently located near local amenities in Sky Parkway, Sacramento, CA, offering assisted living. Residents keep peace of mind with a kind and highly qualified team helping with their personal needs 24/7. Conveniently furnished rooms in a bright and friendly environment are available, optimizing residents’ comfort and safety.

There’s no dull moment with a jam-packed calendar of fun activities and engaging programs conducted for leisure and wellness. Three delicious and healthy meals, alongside two satisfying snacks, are served daily to meet residents’ nutritional needs and preferences. Medication monitoring, escort assistance, and transportation services are also provided for residents’ comfort and convenience. The community is equipped with a library, beautifully manicured gardens, and serene paths, ideal for those seeking a relaxing setting for retirement.

$3,023/Month

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Overview of Jasmin Terrace at El Molino

Operated by V & E Management, LLC, Jasmin Terrace at El Molino is an assisted living and memory care community in the Pasadena Playhouse District of Pasadena, California. Virginia Garcia serves as the administrator.

The community is less than 1 mile from downtown Pasadena and about 5 miles from Garfield Medical Center. Hospital care is within easy reach if residents need it. The two-story community has 206 beds in private and semi-private rooms and has been serving residents for 17 years.

The community specializes in caring for residents living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. It also provides assisted living services. Residents receive help with activities of daily living, 24-hour supervision and security, medication management, and transportation to medical appointments.

Meals are prepared to meet individual dietary needs and restrictions, and housekeeping and laundry services are included. Residents can also participate in fitness and recreation programs. Pets are welcome here.

The area has a Walk Score of 90, which is very walkable. Most everyday errands can be completed on foot. The community currently has an occupancy rate of about 70%, which may provide more room availability than communities with higher occupancy.

State inspections have focused on resident supervision, resident safety, staffing levels, and follow-through on care plans. Inspection records show improvement in these areas over time. Families touring Jasmin Terrace at El Molino may ask about staffing and supervision practices, especially when choosing memory care for a loved one.

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Overview of Diamond Oaks Residential Care

Diamond Oaks Residential Care is an assisted living community in Roseville, California, with six beds. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while each resident lives in a private room. The small size may suit someone who prefers a more intimate residential setting.

Each private room gives a resident an individual living space, and the community is all on one level. Its 83% occupancy means most available resident capacity is occupied. Located in the Diamond Oaks neighborhood, the home has a Walk Score of 47, placing it in a car dependent area where most errands require a car or a ride; pets are allowed, so a resident can continue living with a pet. Jessica Rocas serves as administrator, and Budac, Abigaila operates the community.

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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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