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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 TableAL (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.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
SC (Senior Communities):
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.
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.
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.
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.
Bountiful Care offers assisted living and residential care in Long Beach, California. With six beds, the community may suit someone who prefers a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know each other.
Assisted living and residential care provide help with daily needs while a resident lives in a residential setting. Established in 1999, Bountiful Care is in the South of Conant neighborhood and allows pets, so a resident can continue living with a pet. Malcolm E White serves as the administrator. The area has a Walk Score of 48 and is car dependent, meaning most errands require a car or a ride.
Cherish every moment of your best years with River Bluffs Memory Care, an astounding community in Fresno, CA, that specializes in memory care. Prioritizing the needs of those with Alzheimer’s and dementia, a compassionate and specially trained team provides top-tier care 24/7. The community also actively communicates with the residents and their families to update their condition and adapt care plans accordingly.
With a jam-packed calendar of stimulating activities and enriching programs, residents are empowered to live actively and remain socially connected. Mealtimes not only meet dietary needs but also foster comfort with delightful and healthy meals that cater to dietary needs and preferences. Residents enjoy the community’s stress-free setting and tight-knit community, ensuring the finest retirement experience.
A boutique-style community in North San Diego is the Villa Lorena Senior Living which offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care. The elegant community in San Diego gives off a homelike atmosphere for residents to feel a sense of belonging. Villa Lorena Senior Living offers endless opportunities for seniors to discover. The staff at Villa Lorena is committed to providing the highest quality of senior living care. Villa Lorena is a vibrant community that provides exceptional service while maintaining a safe and secure environment that residents can call home. Independent living encourages an active lifestyle providing activities that include outings and programs while experiencing state-of-the-art amenities. Assisted living prioritizes that residents can still be free while receiving assistance from day-to-day activities. Memory care strives to provide a well-trained nurse staff that is guaranteed to help the resident’s wellness, safety, and security. Regardless of what background the resident comes from or where they used to live, residents are treated like family– which is why many families choose to entrust their loved ones at Villa Lorena Senior Living and hurry because there’s only a ten-percent vacancy rate!
Summerset Assisted Living offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Rancho Cordova, CA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident keeps their own living space. Independent living is for residents who do not need daily care and instead use community services. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone living with dementia who may be at risk of wandering.
Respite care offers a short stay for a family whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. Having these care levels in one community can suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move to a different community. Respite care may also fit a family seeking temporary support rather than a permanent placement.
The community has 135 beds, and Danielle Barry serves as its administrator. Chef-cooked meals are provided, giving residents prepared dining on site. Courtyards, gardens, walkways, a fountain, and a goldfish pond create several outdoor places to spend time outside.
A Walk Score of 69 makes the area somewhat walkable, so some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to manage some nearby errands independently.
Surrounded by the beautiful Siskiyou Mountains, Siskiyou Springs Senior Living is a purpose-built senior living community in Yreka, CA, offering assisted living and memory care. The community provides studios, one bedroom, and companion apartments that are equipped with kitchenettes, private bathrooms, and individual climate control for a comfortable living environment. Ensuring residents are given individualized care and attention, the community provides flexible and personalized care plans tailored and updated to match individual needs.
Life at Siskiyou Springs Senior Living is almost effortless with the help of convenient amenities and services. Residents benefit from housekeeping, laundry, medication management, chef-prepared meals, care coordination overseen by Registered Nurses, and a 24/7 health services team. A variety of wellness and social activities, group fitness classes, and arts and educational events helps residents stay engaged and stimulated. Amenities include beautiful courtyards, a pool table, large movie room, and pet friendly spaces so residents can bring their furry friends, fostering a sense of companionship and eliminating loneliness.
Alta Vista Gardens provides assisted living in Los Angeles, California, where residents can receive help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while maintaining their own living space. That arrangement may suit someone who wants support with routine activities without moving into a skilled nursing setting.
The community has 70 beds, and Staci Marmershteyn serves as the administrator.
Magnolia and Primrose is a sanctuary of comfort and attentive care, dedicated to enriching the lives of its residents. They feature well-appointed accommodations designed to promote both independence and a sense of community, fostering social engagement and a fulfilling lifestyle. With a team of compassionate professionals, they provide round-the-clock assistance while ensuring a warm and nurturing environment where residents feel cherished and empowered.
Magnolia and Primrose caters to the unique needs of its residents with unwavering dedication. The care home prides itself on offering personalized care plans, fostering a sense of autonomy while ensuring assistance with daily activities.
Real Care Living is a nurturing assisted living and memory care community in Bakersfield, CA, that offers compassionate support for older adults’ daily living activities and those with memory loss. Here, residents are treated like family amidst the community’s safe and nurturing environment. Medication management, 24-hour care, and emergency call systems are also offered to help residents live comfortably in retirement. The community strives to meet residents’ personal and healthcare needs, creating personalized care plans to help them live to their potential.
Music and art therapy, mind-stimulating activities, and social gatherings are among the recreational programs that residents can participate in to ensure their holistic wellness. The community also features spacious outdoors, serene communal spaces, and thoughtfully furnished rooms, ensuring residents can rest and interact with their friends with ease. Surrounded by restaurants, shops, and other local amenities, residents have convenient access to their necessities and leisure. As one of the best options for senior living in California, this assisted living and memory care community strives to help older adults thrive in their later years.
Silvergate San Marcos Retirement offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care in San Marcos, CA. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.
Having these care levels in one community can suit a resident whose support needs grow over time, since changing care levels may allow the resident to remain in the same community. Respite care is available for a short stay when a family caregiver needs time away or time to recover. Short-term rehabilitation and rehabilitation services provide care during a temporary recovery period.
The community opened in 1994 and has 160 beds. Monthly pricing starts at $3,995. Joan Rink-Carroll serves as the administrator, and Americare Health & Retirement operates the community.
Restaurant-style dining includes seasonal menus and chef-crafted meals, with residents served in a restaurant-style setting. A fitness center and wellness programs support exercise, while salon and spa services provide on-site personal care. Outdoor areas include a central courtyard, seating, and shady gazebos for time outside. Transportation is available, giving residents a way to travel without driving themselves.
With a Walk Score of 75, the area is very walkable. Most errands can be done on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may still reach nearby shops, a pharmacy, or cafes independently. This community is a good fit for someone who wants independent living, assisted living, or memory care, including a resident whose needs may change or a family caregiver who needs short-term respite.
Sunnyside Gardens, in Sunnyvale, CA, works in assisted living. Assisted living is regular help with dressing, bathing, and medication. Somebody who needs that help on a daily basis is who the place is for.
There are 84 beds here, and pets are allowed, so an animal can come along with the resident. Sunnyvale scores 86 around the address, which is very walkable, so a resident who no longer drives can still handle errands on foot. Karen Mandair is the administrator, and Montvale Inc. operates the community.
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials. Rank badges compare each community against others offering the same care type in the same state — never against a different care type.
The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.
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Review Sentiment
Review Volume
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Regulatory & Safety Record 25%
State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.
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State Inspections
Citations/Inspection
% Inspections w/ Citations
Complaint Visits
Accreditations
BBB Rating
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Visual Media & Transparency 15%
Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.
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Video Tours
Virtual Walkthroughs
Photo Quantity
Photo Quality
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Website & Operator Transparency 10%
Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.
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Website Content
Mobile Usability
Staff Info Available
Owner Info Available
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Community Stability 10%
Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.
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Occupancy Rate
Bed Options
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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.
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Walk Score
Pricing Transparency
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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Senior Communities in California
What is senior living?
Senior communities are residential settings designed for adults aged 55 or older, with options ranging from active independent living to assisted living and memory care.
How many senior communities are listed on this page?
This page features 2076 senior communities in California. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
How do I choose the right senior community in California?
Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in California, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.
What should I look for when visiting senior communities in California?
Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.
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