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

Compare Senior Care around California

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 LLC Private / 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 Inc Studio / 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 Services 1 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 Services 1 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 Services 1 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, Incorporated Studio
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 Housing Studio / 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 Mgmt Suite / 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 Services 1 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 Inc Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
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Overview of Windsor Care Center of Sacramento

Located in Sacramento, California, Windsor Care Center of Sacramento is a distinguished provider of secured Alzheimer’s and dementia care, and has been recognized as a Best Memory Care Community by MemoryCare.com. Proudly standing as one of the two exclusive facilities in the area with a focus on specialized Alzheimer’s and dementia care, the center offers personalized nursing services tailored to the unique needs of those suffering from memory loss conditions. Their team of physicians and professionals closely monitor each resident, ensuring a high level of medical and nursing care, as well as assistance with daily activities such as feeding, bathing, dressing, and mobility support. Moreover, their experienced nurses specialize in diabetes management, providing comprehensive help with blood glucose monitoring, insulin administration, exercise planning, education, and more.
At Windsor Care Center, the rehabilitation team is adept at working with individuals experiencing progressive memory loss, aiming to achieve health goals efficiently. By collaborating with physical, occupational, and speech therapists, the center fosters independence and utilizes state-of-the-art equipment for optimal outcomes. Committed to compassionate, patient-centered care, Windsor Care Center of Sacramento strives to help residents regain their lives safely, making it a premier destination for secured Alzheimer’s and dementia care.

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Fresno Senior Living

1715 E Alluvial Ave, Fresno, CA 93720
Overview of Fresno Senior Living

Fresno Senior Living is an independent living, assisted living, and memory care home with an exquisite environment guaranteed to make residents feel welcome in their friendly atmosphere. Whatever you seek, the community is ready to help and deliver it. Fresno Senior Living is an elegant community that ensures the highest level of trust and dedication of the staff, providing quality care and service to every resident– which families have recognized time and time again. 

Fresno Senior Living’s lifestyle is centered on the comfort and flexibility of its residents; through residential assisted living amenities and services such as housekeeping, laundry, social events, recreational activities, fitness classes, medication management, and transportation. The senior living community provides a life of amenities and services that creates a comfortable and secure environment for residents.

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Ivy Park at San Jose

4855 San Felipe Rd, San Jose, CA 95135
Overview of Ivy Park at San Jose

Situated in the neighborhood of San Jose, CA, Ivy Park at San Jose is an excellent senior living community, offering personalized assisted living and memory care services. The community guarantees a comfortable residence where residents enjoy the warmth and comfort of having a dedicated care team that offers various services and assistance. An array of convenient services, such as on-site maintenance, housekeeping, and laundry, are offered to relieve residents of their daily chores, so they can focus on their well-being and enjoyment.

Committed to helping residents live a fulfilling and satisfying life, the community offers plenty of opportunities to stay active, engaged and entertained through its wide range of fun and engaging activities and programs. Vibrant common spaces and community amenities are offered to provide residents spaces for continuing their passions or discovering new interests. The community ensures residents enjoy a delightful dining experience with their all-day dining, making sure their cravings and dietary needs are always satisfied.

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Overview of Truewood by Merrill, Oceanside

Live in comfort and luxury with the prestigious senior living community of Everest at Oceanside located in the beautiful setting of Lake Boulevard, Oceanside, CA, which provides assisted living, independent living, and memory care. With cozy and purposely designed residences in variations of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans, seniors experience unparalleled comfort and convenience. The community doubles its efforts to meet seniors’ special needs and aspirations with a respectful and well-trained team.

Have a relaxing time and create lasting moments with friends through engaging activities and enjoyable events. Interact with friends over healthy and delicious meals for a delightful dining experience. Everest at Oceanside is filled with state-of-the-art amenities and excellent services, making it ideal for seniors hoping to make every moment of their golden years count.

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Bountiful Care

3269 San Anseline Ave, Long Beach, CA 90808
Overview of Bountiful Care

Located at 3269 San Anseline Ave in Long Beach, California, Bountiful Care is a six-bed residential care community licensed by the state in April 2024. Malcolm E White operates the facility, which combines assisted living and nursing home services for seniors and disabled individuals. Staff provide round-the-clock care including medication oversight, meal preparation, personal assistance, housekeeping, laundry, and transportation. The community welcomes pets.

Since inception, Bountiful Care’s regulatory compliance record stands well above typical industry performance. Among California facilities, it recorded 80 percent fewer violations than the state average; only two minor infractions in nearly two years of operation.

The initial licensing phases (March and April 2024) documented zero deficiencies and validated compliance across physical plant, medication storage, safety systems, kitchen standards, resident records, and care protocols. An April 2025 annual inspection identified two purely administrative findings: absence of documented quarterly fire and earthquake drill records, and three fire extinguishers missing service certification tags.Neither citation reflects clinical care gaps or operational deficiency in direct resident services.

A complaint investigation in October 2025 examined allegations that a staff member had engaged in inappropriate physical contact during resident personal care. Investigators interviewed all four residents and staff members. Interview findings corroborated that the alleged conduct had not occurred; the complaint was deemed unfounded. The facility reported no enforcement sanctions, substantiated complaints, or serious harm citations since opening.

The current census is four residents within six available beds, representing 67 percent occupancy; just slightly below the California average of 72.8 percent but showing an upward trajectory since initial licensing.

Dietary accommodations, vital signs monitoring, and continence management are available. The small-scale setting provides close staff-to-resident interaction typical of intimate care communities.

Bountiful Care serves Long Beach-area residents and disabled individuals requiring residential care with nursing support, and its nascent compliance record reflects baseline regulatory adherence consistent with newly established providers in the market.

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D’Nalor Care Homes, LLC

2706 106Th Avenue, Oakland, CA 94605
Overview of D’nalor Care Homes, LLC

Live a joyous retirement with D’nalor Care Homes, LLC, an idyllic retreat surrounded by convenient local amenities and serene trails on 106th Avenue, Oakland, CA, that offers assisted living. Here, residents receive top-notch care and support for their unique needs with a kind and well-trained team available around the clock. Housekeeping, laundry, and other daily activities are also well-cared for, providing residents more time to do the things they love.

Residents will not run out of things to do with a jam-packed calendar of engaging indoor activities and exciting outdoor programs tailored to their enjoyment and wellness. Incontinence care, respite care, and hospice care are also provided to meet residents’ ever-changing needs. Three delicious and healthy home-cooked meals are also served to meet residents’ dietary needs, while accommodating special diets for those who require it. With its dedicated care and specially designed amenities, residents enjoy the finest retirement experience.

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Overview of Silverado Brea Memory Care Community

Silverado Brea Memory Care Community is a highly rated memory care community in Brea, CA, offering specialized care for Alzheimer’s and dementia. Fostering comfort and familiarity, the community features thoughtfully furnished and secure apartments in a nurturing setting. Nutritious meals, 24-hour care, daily housekeeping, and laundry are also offered, so residents can focus on their wellness. The community also strives to get to know residents’ needs and habits to provide the best possible care. 

Sensory-stimulating games, light exercises, and social events help enhance residents’ memory and encourage them to interact with friends. Beautiful gardens and walking paths also ensure residents can move around comfortably. The community is also easily accessible, as it is conveniently located near bus stops, restaurants, and shops in the quiet neighborhood of Brea. Providing exclusive memory care programs and exceptional standards of care, Silverado Brea is a trusted choice for senior living in California. 

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Overview of Brookdale Loma Linda

Located in the heart of Loma Linda, California, Brookdale, Loma Linda is a stellar senior living community offering assisted living. With their family atmosphere and spacious apartments ranging from studios to one-bedroom or two-bedroom options, the community fosters a warm and welcoming environment where residents can socialize yet enjoy plenty of privacy and focused attention.

With 24-hour assistance and various recreational activities and programs, Brookdale Loma Linda takes care of its resident’s well-being and encourages them to forge meaningful connections and stimulate their minds. The community also takes pride in its restaurant-style meals – tailored to each resident’s specific nutritional needs and preferences. Brookdale Loma Linda also offers personal care provided by their compassionate care team and personal solutions program for their personal items to ensure that residents can focus solely on living their best lives while owners and managers stay close to the residents to ensure that they feel safe, happy, and content.

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Overview of Brookdale Irvine

Brookdale Irvine is an extraordinary senior living community settling in Irvine, CA, offering assisted living. The community guarantees a comfortable and safe residence with various floor plans, including studios and one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments. Residents enjoy their independence with trusted care and assistance from the dedicated and professional team of Brookdale Irvine, available 24/7.

The community promotes a maintenance-free lifestyle and provides its residents with enriching activities and amenities for their entertainment and leisure. Brookdale Irvine collaborates with its residents to create a personalized care plan to guarantee that residents only receive and pay for services relevant to their needs. Seniors are also served with three nutritious and delicious meals daily. Amenities include an arts and crafts studio, a putting green, a theater, a fitness center, a restaurant, a greenhouse, and a beautiful courtyard for community BBQs or outside activities and entertainment.

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Overview of Brookdale Anaheim

Located in Anaheim, California, Brookdale Anaheim is an exceptional senior living community that provides memory care and assisted living. The community ensures round-the-clock care and assistance from a skilled and compassionate team. Brookdale Anaheim offers elegant and spacious apartments, including a studio, alcove, and one-bedroom apartment. With their B-Fit exercise program, residents enjoy a fun social exercise experience curated based on the latest research on senior fitness.

Brookdale Anaheim emphasizes the well-being of its residents, delivering the utmost care and assistance to its residents. Encouraging a warm and welcoming environment, the seniors enjoy activities and programs with other residents. The community offers personalized care plans and serves delicious and healthy meals to satisfy the resident’s dietary needs and preferences. Amenities include a library, a game room, a salon, a community room, a serene garden, and beautifully landscaped grounds.

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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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