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Avg Walk Score: 58/ 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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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 to lowest based on our ranking 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. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. 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 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.
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.
Silverado Thousand Oaks Memory Care Community
SC
AL
MC
Thousand Oaks
82
Facility 82
CA AVG 103
Rank #897 / 1,645
Yes
72
Facility 72
CA AVG 58
Rank #673 / 2,057
35
18
Facility 18
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,083 / 1,387
14
Facility 14
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,353 / 1,433
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,020 / 1,507
57.3%
Facility 57.3%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1,229 / 1,452
Silverado Thousand Oaks LLC And Silverado Sr. Lvng MgmtPrivate Rooms
The Commons at Union Ranch
SC
AL
MC
RC
Manteca
135
Facility 135
CA AVG 103
Rank #460 / 1,645
Yes
15
Facility 15
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,903 / 2,057
49
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,236 / 1,387
15
Facility 15
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,367 / 1,433
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #776 / 1,507
76.3%
Facility 76.3%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #776 / 1,452
Union Ranch Msl LLC And Msl Community Management LLCStudio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
MuirWoods Memory Care
SC
MC
RC
Petaluma
80
Facility 80
CA AVG 103
Rank #912 / 1,645
Yes
53
Facility 53
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,279 / 2,057
48
18
Facility 18
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,083 / 1,387
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,244 / 1,433
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #776 / 1,507
55.0%
Facility 55.0%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1,255 / 1,452
Muirwoods Msl LLC And Msl Community Management LLCPrivate Studios / Shared Suites
Oakmont of Fair Oaks
SC
AL
MC
Fair Oaks
128
Facility 128
CA AVG 103
Rank #504 / 1,645
Yes
48
Facility 48
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,392 / 2,057
45
25
Facility 25
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,201 / 1,387
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,264 / 1,433
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,020 / 1,507
65.6%
Facility 65.6%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1,085 / 1,452
Oakmont Sr. Lvng Of Fair Oaks Opco And Oakmont MgmtStudio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Belmar Villa Assisted Living
SC
AL
NH
SNF
Fresno
100
Facility 100
CA AVG 103
Rank #697 / 1,645
No
50
Facility 50
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,345 / 2,057
64
43
Facility 43
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,327 / 1,387
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,203 / 1,433
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 13
Rank #652 / 1,507
62.0%
Facility 62.0%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1,158 / 1,452
Belmar Villa LLCStudio / Semi-Private Rooms
Columns Care Home
SC
AL
RESC
Tustin
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,318 / 1,645
Yes
54
Facility 54
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,242 / 2,057
4-
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,322 / 1,507
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #504 / 1,452
Hkh Health Inc1 Bed / 2 Bed
Hacienda Grande Assisted Living
SC
AL
RC
Long Beach
120
Facility 120
CA AVG 103
Rank #559 / 1,645
Yes
85
Facility 85
CA AVG 58
Rank #290 / 2,057
34
25
Facility 25
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,201 / 1,387
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #724 / 1,433
20
Facility 20
CA AVG 13
Rank #390 / 1,507
40.0%
Facility 40.0%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1,408 / 1,452
La Casa Primavera, Inc-
Elder Ashram
SC
AL
HOS
MC
RC
Oakland (Foothill)
90
Facility 90
CA AVG 103
Rank #843 / 1,645
Yes
87
Facility 87
CA AVG 58
Rank #249 / 2,057
35
22
Facility 22
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,157 / 1,387
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #724 / 1,433
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #927 / 1,507
71.1%
Facility 71.1%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #901 / 1,452
Elder Ashram Inc-
Country Inn of Downey
SC
AL
HOS
RC
Downey
150
Facility 150
CA AVG 103
Rank #341 / 1,645
No
90
Facility 90
CA AVG 58
Rank #171 / 2,057
54
46
Facility 46
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,335 / 1,387
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,094 / 1,433
24
Facility 24
CA AVG 13
Rank #292 / 1,507
59.3%
Facility 59.3%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1,207 / 1,452
Miloga Enterprises, Inc-
Savant of Norwalk
SC
AL
MC
Norwalk
80
Facility 80
CA AVG 103
Rank #912 / 1,645
No
86
Facility 86
CA AVG 58
Rank #267 / 2,057
61
50
Facility 50
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,346 / 1,387
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,010 / 1,433
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,020 / 1,507
98.8%
Facility 98.8%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #155 / 1,452
Norwalk Retirement Villa LLC-

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Riverstone Terrace Senior Living

3209 Brookside Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93311
Overview of Riverstone Terrace Senior Living

Located in Bakersfield, California, Riverstone Terrace Senior Living is a senior living community offering Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Respite Care options. This community is dedicated to enhancing the well-being and quality of life of every senior resident they serve. This all-inclusive environment is carefully crafted to enable residents to lead the active, engaged lifestyle they’ve always imagined.

Riverstone Terrace Senior Living assesses the specific needs of each incoming resident, striving to create a personalized and well-balanced blend of support and independence. Within the various senior living options at Riverstone Terrace Senior Living, residents enjoy access to chef-prepared dining, engaging life enrichment programs, housekeeping services, and many other amenities.

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Overview of Silverado Thousand Oaks Memory Care Community

Residing in the harmonious community of Warwick Avenue, Thousand Oaks, CA, Silverado Thousand Oaks is a trusted memory care community offering memory care, respite care, and an exclusive brain health program, Nexus. Experience sophisticated and well-designed accommodations, ensuring optimal comfort and security. With a fusion of dedication and relevant skills, the community takes pride in a team of reliable and well-trained dementia care professionals delivering care and support at its finest.

Discover a variety of interests and enjoy social events, the community strives to improve seniors’ well-being. Chat with friends over healthy and delicious meals catering to seniors’ dietary needs and tastes. With pets to keep seniors company and peaceful patios to watch over the sunrise and sunset, Silverado Thousand Oaks is a great place to age gracefully and live a worry-free retirement.

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The Commons at Union Ranch

2241 N Union Rd, Manteca, CA 95336
Overview of The Commons at Union Ranch

Overlooking the peaceful neighborhood of San Joaquin County, North Manteca, CA The Commons at Union Ranch is a classic senior living community that offers assisted living and memory care options. Residents are provided with a range of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments to choose the ideal living space that matches their lifestyle needs. A team of trained and compassionate caregivers is available to support residents with daily living activities, memory care, and other things they may need assistance with.

Here, residents are celebrated with a lively array of activities, including daily exercise programs and outings to local attractions. The community also offers a wide array of interesting amenities, including a library, computer lounge, salon, and outdoor lounge areas. Additionally, residents enjoy restaurant-style dining featuring carefully prepared meals to ensure they always have the energy they need to live vibrantly and actively.

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Overview of MuirWoods Memory Care

MuirWoods Memory Care is an excellent community in Petaluma, CA dedicated to residents living with the challenges of Alzheimer’s or dementia. The community ensures its residents feel safe and secure in their environment while receiving specialized memory care services. They feature a team of specially-trained caregivers to support residents with their daily activities and thoughtfully identify their preferences and interests for a better delivery of care.

To ensure residents have the opportunities and tools to maintain their overall well-being, the community offers its comprehensive TLC Program for Teaching, Learning, and Connecting. They also utilize an array of technology for promoting connections and wellness, alongside amenities such as a music room, community gardens, and restaurant-style dining. Here, families can keep their peace of mind knowing that their loved one is in great and capable hands.

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Oakmont of Fair Oaks

8484 Madison Ave, Fair Oaks, CA 95628
Overview of Oakmont of Fair Oaks

Oakmont of Fair Oaks presents a community designed around residents’ needs and desires, where exceptional living is a way of life. The community takes great pride in creating connections through thoughtfully planned activities, dining experiences, and outings, which residents eagerly anticipate each day. From carefully curated meals to engaging outings, Oakmont prioritizes the joy and well-being of each individual.As residents explore Oakmont of Fair Oaks, they’ll discover a community where unique moments and cherished bonds flourish. The community invites residents to embrace a lifestyle that celebrates their individuality, offering a range of amenities and services tailored to their preferences. Oakmont of Fair Oaks is dedicated to providing a welcoming and enriching environment where lasting memories and connections are waiting to be made.

With a deep sense of pride, Oakmont of Fair Oaks presents a community that fosters a sense of belonging and fulfillment for its residents. The team is committed to creating a lifestyle that exceeds expectations and redefines exceptional living.

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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 Columns Care Home

Administered by Catherine Hsi, Columns Care Home is a small, newly established assisted living community in Tustin, California. The home at 17332 Laurie Ln is operated by HKH Health Inc. It serves six residents max across a one-story building with one- and two-bedroom options.

For two years, Columns Care Home has built a strong operational foundation. It has an occupancy rate of 83 percent, indicating steady placement there. Residents benefit from a moderately walkable neighborhood (Walk Score: 54). Some daily errands can be finished on foot, though a brief drive is required for most trips.

State inspections have consistently affirmed the home’s compliance with licensing requirements. Recent annual inspections found no deficiencies and confirmed that the facility maintains clean, sanitary conditions with secure medication storage and fully operational fire safety systems. Such oversight findings mirror the home’s dedication to health and safety standards.

For families exploring smaller, intimate care settings where occupants get personalized attention in a newer community, an on-site tour to Columns Care Home provides the clearest sense of daily life, room configurations, and its care approach.

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Overview of Hacienda Grande Assisted Living

Hacienda Grande Assisted Living aims to provide a safe, inclusive, and elegant environment for the residents to feel comfortable and secure in their new homes. The tight-knit community offers world-class hospitality in a home-like setting. The tight-knit assisted senior living home strives to provide a lifestyle filled with joy and purposeful living.

The residential lifestyle is simple. Seniors receive compassionate care in ADLs, housekeeping, transportation, medication management, assisted living programs, respite stays, dietary services, and 24/7 supervision.

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Overview of Elder Ashram

Elder Ashram is an assisted living community in Oakland, CA, that offers personal care and mental health services. Promoting a warm and home-like environment, the community ensures older adults can live comfortably in their later years. Weekly housekeeping, medication management, and incontinence care are also available to improve residents’ quality of life. Prioritizing age-inclusivity, the community ensures residents receive the utmost care tailored to their needs.

Workshops, local performances, and events allow residents to explore new interests and gain meaningful experiences. Residents can also rest and move around, as cozy living spaces and accessible gathering areas are also available. Ideally situated in the quiet residential area of Oakland, near bus stops, restaurants, and MacArthur Fwy, the community is easily accessible for families and visitors. This assisted living community has exceptional standards of care, making it an ideal option for senior living in California.

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Overview of Country Inn of Downey

A 150-bed skilled nursing home in Downey, California, Country Inn of Downey is operated by Miloga Enterprises, Inc. The home sits in a very walkable neighborhood with a Walk Score of 90, so residents and visiting family members will find convenience in navigating the surrounding area on foot. Operating for 24 years, the facility supplies stability and experience in long-term and post-acute rehabilitation care.

The community welcomes residents who require skilled nursing care and those seeking post-hospital rehabilitation. It offers wide clinical services spanning general rehabilitation, respite care, and 24-hour staffing to support daily living needs. Rehabilitation services center on neurological and orthopedic recovery, helping residents regain independence following injury or illness. Specific support covers medication assistance, bathing and dressing assistance, escort services, and 24/7 emergency response. As part of its residential support, the facility also provides daily light cleaning and weekly deep cleaning.

Dining takes place in an on-site kitchen that prepares breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily, giving the home direct control over meal preparation and quality. The facility offers a full calendar of organized activities to encourage engagement and social connection among residents, supplemented by recreational amenities including a TV room, beauty salon, activity room, library, and outdoor patio space. A spacious lobby serves as a welcoming entrance and common area.

The community is part of an Assisted Living Waiver Program, which can help expand care access for qualified residents. Overall, Country Inn of Downey mixes long-term operational experience with a commitment to both therapeutic services and daily life quality through its activities, amenities, and on-site dining.

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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.