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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. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. 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.
The Grove at Los Gatos
SC
AL
MC
Los Gatos
150Yes 55 A+31-1-Blossom Hill Los Gatos Inc And Oakmont Mgt Grp LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Villa Monticello
SC
AL
HOS
MC
RC
Escondido (Jesmond Dene)
29No-A+8--11 69.0% Dy Castelar Investments, LLCPrivate / Shared Rooms
Granvida Senior Living and Memory Care
SC
AL
MC
Carpinteria
83No 92 A-7113 59.0% Rbp Carpinteria Op LLC And Mallard Senior Mgmt, LLC-
Marbella Chico
SC
AL
MC
Chico
79No 97 C35261428 83.5% Chico Ventures LLC And Integral Senior Liv Mgmt LLC-
Del’s Haven III
SC
AL
HOS
MC
RESC
RC
Laguna Niguel
6No 71 C+6--5 100.0% Del's Haven III, LLCPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms
Sweet Home Senior Living 1
SC
AL
HOS
Van Nuys (Valley Glen)
6Yes 73 A-7117 66.7% Sweet Home Senior Living 2 Inc-
Summer House at Ladera Heights
SC
MC
Los Angeles
4No 80 D-154914 100.0% Loo Venture Group, LLC-
Bella Care Home – Pierce Ave
SC
AL
HOS
Clovis
6No 14 D61212 100.0% Bella Care Home LLC-
Arbor Vista Senior Living
SC
AL
Pasadena (North Central)
69Yes 88 C+2317325 76.8% Robsag Inc-
Meadowlark Gardens VIII
SC
AL
HOS
RC
Huntington Beach
6No 55 A+4--21 100.0% Meadowlark Gardens, IncPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms
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Overview of Meadowlark Gardens VIII

Set in the serene area of Huntington Beach, CA, Meadowlark Gardens VIII is a relaxing community that offers compassionate assisted living. Residents here enjoy the convenience of having assistance with their personal grooming, medications, and household chores. The community makes sure residents can peacefully enjoy their personal time in the comfort of their well-appointed accommodations.

With no tedious tasks to worry about, residents can fully spend their time enjoying a wide array of activities or bonding with their loved ones. Healthy, home-cooked meals and snacks are also served daily to make sure residents maintain proper health and nutrition. Whether you’re seeking comfort or enriching experiences, Meadowlark Gardens VIII has it all for you.

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Overview of Granvida Senior Living and Memory Care

Granvida Senior Living and Memory Care provides assisted living and memory care in Carpinteria, California. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing and medication while a resident remains in their apartment. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, making the combination a potential fit for someone living with dementia whose needs may grow over time.

The community has 83 beds. Nithi Narasappa serves as the administrator, and Rbp Carpinteria Op and Mallard Senior Mgmt operate the community. A Walk Score of 92 places the area in a walker’s paradise band, so daily errands do not require a car and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Dining includes chef-prepared meals from a culinary team that blends California’s food culture with homestyle dishes, while scheduled transportation is available for outings and appointments, allowing residents to use community transportation for those trips.

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Overview of Summer House at Ladera Heights

Summerhouse at Ladera Heights sits gracefully in the nation’s film and TV industry on Damask Avenue in Los Angeles. Nestled in a wooded acreage, the facility offers a serene and peaceful setting for memory care. They foster a strong sense of community, creating a place that feels like a cozy cocoon, brimming with character and charm.

Summerhouse offers a range of amenities and services to ensure that residents are happy and well-cared for. They have housekeeping and laundry services to keep the living quarters clean and fresh. The concierge service on-site is available to assist residents with any needs they may have as well, making life easier and more convenient. Moreover, they are a pet-friendly facility, with outside patio gardens that are open and airy, providing a peaceful oasis for residents and their furry friends. 

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Overview of Bella Care Home – Pierce Ave

Bella Care Home, Pierce Ave is an assisted living and hospice care community in Clovis, CA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, mobility, and medication administration, while hospice care supports residents receiving end of life care. The six bed setting may be a good fit for someone who prefers a smaller community while needing assisted living or hospice services.

Opened in 2014, the home offers private and semi private furnished rooms, so residents can live alone or share a room. A fenced pool and salon or spa are available on site, and chef inspired meals are provided within the community. Marilen Gonzales serves as the administrator, and Bella Care Home operates the community.

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Overview of Arbor Vista Senior Living

Arbor Vista Senior Living is an assisted living community in Pasadena, CA, in the North Central neighborhood. Assisted living here includes assistance with all activities of daily living, so the community may be a good fit for a resident who needs help with routine personal tasks.

Arbor Vista Senior Living opened in 1984 and has 69 beds. Its 88 / 100 Walk Score places the area in the very walkable band, meaning most errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

Pets are allowed, giving residents the option to keep a pet in the community. Kim Commodore serves as administrator, and Robsag operates the community.

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Villa Monticello

25695 N Centre City Pkwy, Escondido, CA 92026
Overview of Villa Monticello

Villa Monticello Assisted Living is a stress-free memory care community in Escondido, CA, that focuses on providing specialized care for those with memory loss. Featuring Italian-inspired architecture and scenic landscapes, the community is licensed to accommodate up to 29 older adults with different types and stages of dementia. 24-hour monitoring, medication management, and nutritious meals are also offered for residents’ well-being. The community strives to maintain residents’ holistic wellness through a variety of care options, including all-inclusive care and special care services.

Mind-stimulating programs, social events, and wellness activities are conducted for emotional support and socialization. A spacious gathering place, a med tech office, and an open kitchen are among the community’s beautiful amenities that ensure residents’ comfort and safety. Situated along North Centre City Parkway, this community ensures accessibility and convenience. As one of the trusted choices for memory care in California, this community goes above and beyond to provide exceptional services for older adults.

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Overview of Del’s Haven III

Dedicated to providing the highest quality of care, Del’s Haven III in Andrea Way, Laguna Niguel, CA, is a one-of-a-kind community that offers assisted living, memory care, and hospice care. The community featurestop-tier care and assistance 24/7 tailored to residents’ needs, alongside cozy private and spacious semi-private rooms for the utmost comfort and safety. Medication management , daily housekeeping, and laundry are also cared for by the team to give them more time to do the things they love.

Meet new people and have fun with a full calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs for an active and well-connected lifestyle. Here, residents are served with three delicious and healthy meals throughout the day, catering to their dietary needs and preferences. The community is great for those looking to live their retirement without worries with its top-notch and highly qualified team.

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Overview of Sweet Home Senior Living 1

Burrowed in a serene and charming area in Valley Glen, CA, Sweet Home Senior Living 1 is a compassionate senior living community, offering assisted living services to residents who could benefit from added care and support. A comfortable living environment is guaranteed with beautifully designed accommodations that cater to residents’ unique safety and comfort needs. A hardworking and reliable care team is available 24 hours a day and 7 days a week to offer compassionate support with daily living activities and other assistance residents may need.

Dedicated to helping residents live full connected lives, the community offers a wide range of social and recreational activities. Various amenities and beautiful common spaces are available to offer more opportunities for relaxation, leisure, and wellness. Residents also enjoy a delectable dining experience daily with nourishing meals and snacks tailored to their dietary requirements and tastes.

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Overview of Marbella Chico

Marbella Chico offers assisted living and memory care in Chico, CA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Having both care levels in one community can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time, since changing care needs may not require a move to a different community. The community has 79 beds, giving families a clear sense of its overall size without indicating how rooms are arranged. Residents can receive grooming services on site through the professional salon and barber service.

A Walk Score of 97 is described as a walker’s paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

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Overview of The Grove at Los Gatos

The Grove at Los Gatos is a trusted assisted living community in Los Gatos, CA, that offers personal care and memory care. With older adults’ comfort and safety in mind, the community promotes a home-like setting with its thoughtfully designed floor plans. Chef-prepared dining, daily activities, and scheduled transportation are also offered to enhance residents’ living experiences. The community strives to provide older adults with a better quality of life in their later years through personalized care plans.

Bingo, happy hours, and trips to local amenities are just some of the recreational activities offered to ensure residents can explore new interests and meet new friends. An on-site medical exam room, a salon, and an emergency call system are also available for residents’ convenience and safety. With its serene setting near Vacona Lake County Park in Los Gatos, the community fosters a relaxing atmosphere where residents have a laid-back retirement. As one of California’s esteemed senior living communities, this community is a great option for a worry-free retirement.

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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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