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Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 2,083 senior communities in California using California Department of Social Services (CDSS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank senior communities in CA
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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: 104The 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.

Harrison Villa of Mt. San Antonio Gardens
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Pomona
520
Facility 520
CA AVG 104
Rank #16 / 1644
No
45
Facility 45
CA AVG 57
Rank #1470 / 2087
94
Facility 94
CA AVG 81
Rank #185 / 1400
12
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #441 / 1388
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1160
33
Facility 33
CA AVG 12
Rank #74 / 1500
84.0% -Congregational Homes, IncorporatedStudio
Carlsbad By The Sea Care Center
SC
NH
SNF
Carlsbad (Carlsbad Village)
224
Facility 224
CA AVG 104
Rank #116 / 1644
No
96
Facility 96
CA AVG 57
Rank #43 / 2087
94
Facility 94
CA AVG 81
Rank #185 / 1400
83-
27
Facility 27
CA AVG 12
Rank #147 / 1500
84.8% A+Front Porch Communities And Services-
Vi at La Jolla Village
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
San Diego (University City)
783
Facility 783
CA AVG 104
Rank #5 / 1644
No
88
Facility 88
CA AVG 57
Rank #218 / 2087
84
Facility 84
CA AVG 81
Rank #731 / 1400
29
17
Facility 17
CA AVG 13
Rank #1056 / 1388
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1160
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 12
Rank #129 / 1500
69.3% -Ccw La Jolla LLC, Cc La Jolla LLC, And Classic Res MgmtSuite / Penthouse / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Vi at Palo Alto
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Palo Alto
876
Facility 876
CA AVG 104
Rank #1 / 1644
No
80
Facility 80
CA AVG 57
Rank #416 / 2087
90
Facility 90
CA AVG 81
Rank #398 / 1400
20
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 13
Rank #845 / 1388
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1160
21
Facility 21
CA AVG 12
Rank #287 / 1500
73.1% -Cc Palo Alto LLC And Classic Res. Mgmt. Ltd. Partner1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
The Reutlinger Community
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Danville
120
Facility 120
CA AVG 104
Rank #560 / 1644
No
30
Facility 30
CA AVG 57
Rank #1715 / 2087
86
Facility 86
CA AVG 81
Rank #631 / 1400
22
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 13
Rank #884 / 1388
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #412 / 1160
26
Facility 26
CA AVG 12
Rank #179 / 1500
65.0% A+Reutlinger Community, The And Eskaton Properties IncStudio / 1 Bed
OakView Health Center
SC
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Thousand Oaks (Mountclef Village)
63
Facility 63
CA AVG 104
Rank #1055 / 1644
No
20
Facility 20
CA AVG 57
Rank #1841 / 2087
89
Facility 89
CA AVG 81
Rank #461 / 1400
7
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #525 / 1388
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #599 / 1160
18
Facility 18
CA AVG 12
Rank #376 / 1500
79.4% A+Oakview Hc LLCPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms
Covenant Living at the Samarkand
SC
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Santa Barbara (Samarkand)
379
Facility 379
CA AVG 104
Rank #31 / 1644
No
50
Facility 50
CA AVG 57
Rank #1343 / 2087
90
Facility 90
CA AVG 81
Rank #398 / 1400
6
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #210 / 1388
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #599 / 1160
33
Facility 33
CA AVG 12
Rank #74 / 1500
85.2% A+Covenant Living West-
Canterbury Woods
SC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Pacific Grove
190
Facility 190
CA AVG 104
Rank #180 / 1644
Yes
81
Facility 81
CA AVG 57
Rank #383 / 2087
91
Facility 91
CA AVG 81
Rank #355 / 1400
9
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #324 / 1388
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #412 / 1160
36
Facility 36
CA AVG 12
Rank #51 / 1500
72.6% A+Front Porch Communities And Services1 Bed / 2 Bed
Ridgeview Health Center
SC
AL
MC
NH
SNF
San Diego (Scripps Ranch)
68
Facility 68
CA AVG 104
Rank #1011 / 1644
No
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 57
Rank #1941 / 2087
92
Facility 92
CA AVG 81
Rank #308 / 1400
17
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #324 / 1388
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1160
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 12
Rank #1074 / 1500
85.3% -Crestview Hc LLC-
The Terraces at San Joaquin Gardens a CCRC
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Fresno
652
Facility 652
CA AVG 104
Rank #9 / 1644
Yes
57
Facility 57
CA AVG 57
Rank #1155 / 2087
88
Facility 88
CA AVG 81
Rank #513 / 1400
4
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #525 / 1388
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #599 / 1160
32
Facility 32
CA AVG 12
Rank #89 / 1500
57.2% A+Humangood & Humangood Norcal & Humangood Fresno-
Webster House
SC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Palo Alto (Crescent Park)
54
Facility 54
CA AVG 104
Rank #1114 / 1644
Yes
90
Facility 90
CA AVG 57
Rank #171 / 2087
94
Facility 94
CA AVG 81
Rank #185 / 1400
7
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1388
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1160
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 12
Rank #551 / 1500
90.7% -Front Porch Communities And Services1 Bed / 2 Bed
O‘Connor Woods
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Stockton (Sherwood Manor)
499
Facility 499
CA AVG 104
Rank #23 / 1644
Yes
22
Facility 22
CA AVG 57
Rank #1821 / 2087
94
Facility 94
CA AVG 81
Rank #185 / 1400
11
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #324 / 1388
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1160
34
Facility 34
CA AVG 12
Rank #65 / 1500
0-O'connor Woods HousingStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
University Retirement Community
SC
AL
HC
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Davis (West Davis)
500
Facility 500
CA AVG 104
Rank #22 / 1644
No
54
Facility 54
CA AVG 57
Rank #1240 / 2087
91
Facility 91
CA AVG 81
Rank #355 / 1400
12
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #525 / 1388
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #412 / 1160
26
Facility 26
CA AVG 12
Rank #179 / 1500
0-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 104
Rank #27 / 1644
Yes
24
Facility 24
CA AVG 57
Rank #1793 / 2087
91
Facility 91
CA AVG 81
Rank #355 / 1400
14
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #758 / 1388
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1160
41
Facility 41
CA AVG 12
Rank #30 / 1500
54.1% -California Home For The Aged IncStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Spring Lake Village
SC
NH
AL
IL
MC
Santa Rosa (Melita)
679
Facility 679
CA AVG 104
Rank #8 / 1644
Yes
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 57
Rank #1921 / 2087
88
Facility 88
CA AVG 81
Rank #513 / 1400
13
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #650 / 1388
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #599 / 1160
32
Facility 32
CA AVG 12
Rank #89 / 1500
0A+Front Porch Communities And Services1 Bed / 2 Bed
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Overview of Atria La Jolla

Greeting seniors and guests with an aesthetic facade, Atria La Jolla is a paradisal senior living community situated in Puliter Place San Diego, CA that provides independent living. The community offers a variety of one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments inclusive of walk-in closets, fully-equipped kitchens, and many more. Enjoy independence and a maintenance-free lifestyle with Atria La Jolla.

The community fosters meaningful connections, collaborating with trusted partners to provide quality care including physical, occupational, and speech therapies. With residents’ dietary needs and preferences in mind, the community serves three chef-prepared meals every day. Atria La Jolla ensures that seniors remain active and connected with the Engage Life program that provides daily events and activities, alongside its wonderful amenities including a hot tub, an outdoor swimming pool a courtyard, an outdoor dining space and grill, a library, a fitness center, computers, and a beautiful resident garden.

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Overview of Metro East Senior Park

Make the most of your independence at Metro East Senior Park, a distinguished 62+ community in Santa Ana, CA, offering independent living. The community has purposely built and well-maintained studio to two-bedroom floor plans, ensuring residents are comfortable and safe. Residents can feel a sense of belonging in the community’s vibrant and friendly environment.

With its proximity to serene recreation sites and delightful restaurants, residents have easy access to leisure and necessities. The community also features a gourmet kitchen to prepare meals that satisfy residents’ nutritional needs and preferences. Residents are guaranteed the finest retirement experience with the community’s state-of-the-art amenities and inviting setting.

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Overview of Oak Creek Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care Community

Set foot in the welcoming community of Oak Creek Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care Community in Castro Valley, CA, which offers specialized memory care in a secure and nurturing environment. The highly skilled and dedicated team provides round-the-clock supervision and tailored services to meet the unique needs of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.

Experience the difference at Oak Creek: Enjoy comfortable accommodations, nutritious meals, engaging activities, and holistic care. The community is designed to foster meaningful interactions and support overall well-being. Participate in specialized activities focusing on keeping the mind, body, and spirit active and engaged. Meet new companions within the beautifully created spaces of the community. Discover why Oak Creek is the ideal choice for your loved one. Schedule a tour today and see for yourself.

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Overview of Fook Hong Sf Care Home

Licensed since 2013, Fook Hong SF Care Home, Inc., is a 40-bed skilled nursing and assisted living community in the Cayuga Terrace neighborhood of San Francisco, California. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are welcome. Operated by South Pasadena Care Center, LLC under administrator Sau Ting Josephin Leewong, the facility offers a culturally focused program geared toward the San Francisco Asian community, with meals and activities reflecting that mission.

CMS grades the facility 2 stars overall, with health inspection, staffing, and quality measures each below California’s average. Nurse hours run 3h 38m per resident day, about 17 percent below California’s average of 4h 23m. Issued in 2023 were three civil money penalties totaling $6,000. Against that, the state RCFE inspection record since 2021 shows zero citations and complaints across three official inspections, earning an 84 out of 100 against California’s benchmark of 70.

An on-site Nurse Aide Training Program and an active Resident Council are available. Community admissions run 61 percent Medicare and 37 percent Medicaid, averaging a stay length of 152 days, a profile supporting both short-term post-acute and longer Medicaid-funded placements.

With Medicare and Medicaid placements serving most of admissions, Fook Hong SF Care Home, Inc., fits San Francisco residents who seek skilled nursing care in a culturally focused community.

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Overview of El Dorado Hills Senior Care Village

El Dorado Hills Senior Care Village is a six-bed assisted living and memory care home at 2920 Tam Oshanter Dr in El Dorado Hills, California. El Dorado Senior Care, LLC runs it, and the facility has held its license with the California Department of Social Services for 11 years now.

Single-story, private and semi-private rooms, and right now 5 of the 6 beds are filled, putting occupancy at 83 percent. The Walk Score sits at 22, car-dependent, so getting anywhere beyond the immediate block means driving. Mercy Hospital of Folsom, part of Dignity Health, is about 3.77 miles out.

Day to day, licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants staff the home, and residents have access to transportation services and fitness and recreation programming. Six beds is a small number, and that scale tends to mean something different than a hundred-bed building does: fewer residents per staff member and more attentive care.

On the regulatory side, inspections here have tended to center on staffing and staff credentials, along with fall and injury prevention, the kind of areas state regulators routinely look at in small residential care settings like this one.

El Dorado Hills Senior Care Village, ultimately, is a small, long-running, licensed home built around close, direct care rather than scale, sitting in a quiet, car-dependent stretch of El Dorado Hills.

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Overview of Santianna

Nestled in the heart of Carlsbad, California, Santianna unveils an alluring lifestyle amidst the splendor of natural beauty. This distinguished, family-owned establishment places paramount importance on fostering connections and is unwaveringly dedicated to delivering unparalleled services and amenities.

Specializing in a personalized approach to senior living, Santianna caters to the Carlsbad community, emphasizing creating an intimate and bespoke experience for its cherished residents. Beyond providing mere accommodation, Santianna is a refuge where seniors can flourish, build connections, and savor living in their golden years. This sophisticated senior living community graces a picturesque campus, affording panoramic views of nature.

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Overview of Belmar Villa Assisted Living

Surrounded by convenient local amenities in Fresno, CA, Belmar Villa Assisted Living (Formerly known as Care Meridian Fresno Weber) is a distinct community that offers assisted living and skilled nursing. Residents receive the highest quality of care from a kind and highly trained team available around the clock. The community also handles the housekeeping and other chores, ensuring residents can feel a sense of belonging during their stay.

With a thoughtfully curated calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs, residents will not run out of things to do for leisure and wellness. Delicious and healthy meals are also served to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Residents can keep their peace of mind and thrive in retirement amidst the community’s vibrant and friendly setting.

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Overview of The Village at Rancho Solano

Nestled in the blissful area of Fairfield, CA, The Village at Rancho Solano is a welcoming senior living community that offers excellent assisted living and memory care options. Residents here enjoy individualized support provided by a well-trained team of care professionals. The community features an array of modern apartments that comes with convenient features, such as grab bars, individually controlled A/C, and private patios for a comfortable living environment.

Residents here can let go of life’s hassles with housekeeping and laundry services offered, giving them more free time to spend on their hobbies or with their families. A wide array of activities are also offered to give residents plenty of opportunities to connect with fellow residents or try new interests. With delectable and comforting meals served daily, residents here stay nourished and healthy.

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Overview of A Place Called Home – Quail Lake

Welcoming seniors with a serene atmosphere, A Place Called Home – Quail Lake is an exceptional senior living community located in 10736 E Mendocino Bay, Clovis, CA that offers a comprehensive ranges of services including assisted living, dementia and memory care, alzheimer’s assisted living, parkinson’s care. The experienced, dedicated, and compassionate team ensures that the needs of every residents are fully met, treating each individual as a valued member of the community family.

The community offers top-of-the-line services for its residents, from providing medication management to delivering the highest level of care for those with cognitive conditions like dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, mild cognitive disorder (MCD), Parkinson’s, stroke, rehabilitation, fall recovery, or those needing general assistance with activities on a daily basis. Indulge in delightful and healthy homemade meals to satisfy cravings and meet dietary needs. Equipped with the right tools and people, seniors can never go wrong with A Place Called Home – Quail Lake.

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Overview of Merced Residential Care II

Conveniently located in San Francisco, CA, Merced Residential Care II provides a safe community for assisted living. Residents are empowered to live the life they want with 24-hour assistance with their daily living activities like personal care. The community ensures residents’ families and physicians are regularly updated about their wellness, providing them transparency and peace of mind.

With an array of well-curated activities like Tai Chi, games, and movies, residents never run out of fun and adventures. Meals are prepared according to residents’ individual preferences and dietary requirements to guarantee proper nutrition. At Merced Residential Care II, everyone can live their best years without chores and worries.

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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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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 2083 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.