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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. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. 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.
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.
Paintbrush Assisted Living and Memory Support
SC
AL
MC
Fresno (Westside)
110No 50 D39251428 65.5% Paintbrush, LLC And Northstar Senior Living, IncStudio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Oak Cottage of Santa Barbara
SC
MC
Santa Barbara (Oak Park)
50No 75 D-2110118 64.0% Oak Cottage Operator Nt Hci LLC And Integral Sl MgmtStudio / Suite
JCP Cottage Senior Care
SC
AL
HOS
RESC
Victorville
6No 8 D5137 66.7% Jcp Senior Care LLCPrivate Rooms
Paramount House Senior Living
SC
AL
MC
Vacaville
95No 52 D5636178 84.2% Paramount House LLC And Northstar Senior Living IncStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Brookdale Chanate
SC
AL
MC
Santa Rosa
140Yes 41 D47232416 70.0% Bkd Arbors Of Santa Rosa LLCStudio / 1 Bed / Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
Kingston Bay Senior Living
SC
AL
MC
RC
Fresno
128No 17 D55271328 68.0% Fresno Sr. Housing Ptrs And Agemark Mgmt LLCPrivate / Shared Room
Bella Care Home – Pierce Ave
SC
AL
HOS
Clovis
6No 14 D61212 100.0% Bella Care Home LLC-
Four Seasons Assisted Living Center LLC
SC
AL
RC
North Hollywood (Valley Village)
49No 85 D+4230814 95.9% M-
European Christian Home II
SC
AL
RC
Anaheim (Southeast Anaheim)
6No 66 D5124 100.0% Tlt Care Haven, LLCPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms
D’Best Care
SC
AL
HC
HOS
MC
RESC
RC
Fullerton
6No 65 D-93323 33.3% Delacruz, LLCPrivate Rooms
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Overview of Paintbrush Assisted Living and Memory Support

Paintbrush Assisted Living and Memory Support open minds in the community, ensuring everyone is treated with respect and dignity in their warm and welcoming environment. The family-owned community includes a team of dedicated and compassionate professionals to deliver high-quality care. Paintbrush is an ideal place for an elderly who seeks to find an accepting and inviting community, with programs and services that celebrate each individual.

The upscale assisted living and memory care center offers various services; residents are guaranteed to get personalized care catered to their needs in an inviting community with refined hospitality. Community features are inclusive dining and a cafe, entertainment programs, individual care plans, and long-term care plans.

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Overview of Oak Cottage of Santa Barbara

Oak Cottage of Santa Barbara provides memory care in Santa Barbara, CA. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for a resident who may be at risk of wandering, so the community can suit someone living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia who needs structured oversight.

Located in the Oak Park neighborhood, the community has 50 beds, a size that supports a smaller setting where residents and staff can get to know one another. Housing includes studios and suites, with a studio providing a single private living space. A Walk Score of 75 places the area in the very walkable band, meaning most errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may still reach nearby shops, pharmacies, or cafes independently.

Tyler Barnes serves as the administrator, and Oak Cottage of Santa Barbara is operated by Oak Cottage Operator Nt Hci and Integral Sl Mgmt.

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Overview of Jcp Cottage Senior Care

JCP Cottage Assisted Living is a compassionate assisted living community in Victorville, CA, that focuses on personal care. Here, older adults can find a home away from home, especially with its private and spacious rooms. With 24-hour care, daily housekeeping, and three nutritious meals every day, residents are guaranteed a hassle-free living. The community also doubles its efforts to meet residents’ personal needs through personalized care plans and allows those with life-limiting conditions to receive the right support with their partnered hospice care providers.

Themed celebrations, recreational games, and fitness activities also provide residents with more opportunities to explore new interests and gain meaningful experiences. Wheelchair-accessible communal spaces and a naturally lit patio ensure relaxation and safety. The area is ideally set in a quiet residential area with easy access to bus stops and other local amenities, providing residents with easy access to their needs. With its passion for helping older adults live comfortably in their later years, this assisted living community is one of the best options for senior living in California.

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Overview of Paramount House Senior Living

Situated in Vacaville, CA, Emilia Assisted Living Home – Alexandria offers a safe setting for residents seeking to enjoy assisted living. Find comfort and peace of mind with a compassionate care team that offers 24/7 care and assistance with things like medication management and personal hygiene. Those living with memory loss maintain a dignified and rewarding life through specialized care and programs designed to maintain or improve their cognition.

From fun trips to thrilling social events, the community consistently conducts various activities to keep residents engaged and active. Residences are thoughtfully designed and come in various floor plans to match residents’ unique lifestyle needs. Here, everyone is offered the support they need to lead the life they want amidst a nurturing and peaceful environment.

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Overview of Brookdale Chanate

A classic senior living community settling in Chanate Road, Santa Rosa, CA, Brookdale Chanate provides assisted living and memory care. Relax in the variety of cozy and spacious floor plans including studio, one-bedroom, and shared apartments. With personalized 24-hour care and assistance from a kind and dedicated team of professionals, residents experience a stress-free and comfortable lifestyle. Brookdale Chanate promotes a bright and friendly environment, providing its residents with opportunities to discover new hobbies and hone their current interests.

Through its signature Clare Bridge Training, memory care residents enjoy a fulfilling and blissful life. Catering to its residents’ dietary needs and preferences, the community serves nutritious meals. With special attention given to memory care residents, the community prepares routine-based meal times to avoid confusion and foster familiarity. The community provides wonderful amenities such as a library, a beauty and barbershop, a porch, a fireside living room, a cafe, a courtyard and garden, a whirlpool, a piano, serene walking paths, and landscaped grounds for residents’ leisure and wellness.

$4,515/Month

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Kingston Bay Senior Living

6161 W Spruce Ave, Fresno, CA 93722
Overview of Kingston Bay Senior Living

Located in Fresno, CA, Kingston Bay is a beautiful community known for its modernized and holistic approach to senior living. Kingston Bay offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care services. This elegant community provides a unique combination of resort-like amenities combined with a tight-knit atmosphere, allowing residents to feel a sense of belonging and luxury.

Residents at Kingston Bay have access to top-of-the-line amenities such as restaurant-style dining, pristine outdoor spaces, a theatre room, a fitness center, as well as an on-site salon. At Kingston Bay, there is a focus on 4 key parts of an individual’s wellbeing. These focuses include social, spiritual, intellectual, and physical. By nurturing these four areas, Kingston Bay ensures that its residents continue to live fulfilling lives through personal growth.

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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 Four Seasons Assisted Living Center

Four Seasons Assisted Living Center offers assisted living and respite care in North Hollywood, CA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing and medication management, while private rooms give each resident a single living space. Respite care provides a short stay when a resident’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover, making the community a possible fit for someone who needs daily support or a family seeking temporary care.

The community is in the Valley Village neighborhood and has 49 beds, creating a smaller setting where staff and residents get to know each other. Its 96% occupancy means nearly all beds are in use. A Walk Score of 85 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Medicaid is accepted, which matters when a family’s savings may not cover a long stay. Amber Leigh serves as administrator, and M operates the community.

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Overview of European Christian Home II

Nestled in the vibrant community of East Puritan Lane, Anaheim, CA, European Christian Home II is an idyllic retreat that offers assisted living. Enjoy a worry-free retirement with a compassionate and highly trained team helping with residents’ with their daily living activities. The community is family-owned, fostering a warm and inviting environment for residents to eaily adapt to their surroundings.

Have fun in your later years with enriching activities and engaging programs tailored to your leisure and wellness. The community provides well-thought-of meal plans to ensure residents enjoy delightful meals that cater to dietary needs and preferences. Medication management, transportation arrangements, health services, and respite care are provided for residents’ comfort and convenience. Spend your golden years happily amidst the community’s vibrant setting.

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D’Best Care

3608 W Ash Ave, Fullerton, CA 92833
Overview of D’best Care

Located in Fullerton, D’best Care Board and Care is a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly since 2003(RCFE), a licensed assisted living by the State of California, that provide a more intimate and more one and one care for our residents, we assist them in their activities of daily living (ADL), monitor our resident’s condition, their reaction to medication etc. We have Physician (once a month) and Podiatrist that visits (every two months) We also can provide Dementia Care, Hospice care, 24 Hour Care is also available.

D’best Care accepts residents with memory problem, D’best Care will work with your physician to create and implement an individualized care plan, that will include program to enhance the physical mental psychological well being of each of our resident.

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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 Communities 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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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.