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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. 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. 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. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative 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.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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.
Chateau Jesadean
SC
AL
HOS
MC
PC
RC
Fresno
6D-No 37 112122 83.3% -Evergreen Life Care Homes IncPrivate Rooms
Laguna Palms I
SC
AL
MC
Laguna Niguel
6C+No 25 51-30 83.3% -Residential Care Services, IncPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms
Mission Valley Post Acute
SC
NH
SNF
Fremont (Centerville)
85A-No 72 4--- 95.4% A--
Marina Garden Nursing Center
SC
HOS
NH
RC
SNF
Alameda
32ANo 72 3--- 90.6% A-Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Woodside Healthcare Center
SC
NH
RC
SNF
Sacramento (Arden-Arcade)
58B+No 78 3--23 94.8% ---
Canterbury Woods
SC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Pacific Grove
190?Yes 81 132142 72.6% A+Front Porch Communities And Services1 Bed / 2 Bed
Regents Point
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Irvine (University Town Center)
399?Yes 71 197144 82.0% A+Humangood & Humangood SocalStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Riverwalk Post Acute
SC
HOS
NH
SNF
Riverside (Arlington)
146B+No 70 26--10 93.8% A+-Private / Shared Rooms
Mission Palms Healthcare Center
SC
HOS
NH
RC
SNF
Westminster
99B-No 63 6--55 87.6% A+--
McKinley Park Care Center
SC
HOS
MC
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Sacramento (East Sacramento)
86C+No 85 16--15 93.0% ---
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Overview of Chateau Jesadean

Overlooking the charming area of Fresno, CA, Chateau Jesadean is a peaceful haven for those looking to enjoy assisted living amidst an intimate setting. The community features a team of reliable caregivers trained to provide an array of care services, including memory care and assistance with daily activities. A physician, physical therapist, and other care professionals are also available to guarantee residents’ overall well-being.

Countless activities cater to residents’ unique capabilities and interests, allowing them to enjoy the things they love to do or discover new hobbies to indulge in. Mealtimes are enjoyable with delicious meals and snacks served daily for residents’ nourishment. With cozy accommodations and personalized care, residents here are bound to enjoy their well-deserved retirement years.

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Overview of Laguna Palms I

Conveniently situated near different churches in Kings Road, Laguna Niguel, CA, Laguna Palms I is a quaint community that offers assisted living. Committed to enhancing residents’ quality of life, the community delivers the utmost care and attention 24/7 for up to six residents. Spend your later years without worries with the community handling the housekeeping and other household responsibilities.

With its cozy setting, residents are encouraged to interact with their neighbors and do the things they love for leisure and wellness. Healthy and delicious meals are also served to satisfy cravings and dietary needs. The community is great for those looking for assistance in living their day-to-day activities while still having the independence to spend their day as they please.

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Overview of Mission Valley Post Acute

Mission Valley Post Acute offers an unsurpassed professional senior living community in Fremont that encourages residents to regain independence and individuality. Specializing in long-term skilled nursing and rehabilitative care, the team of well-trained staff practices a resident-centered approach to senior recovery supported by compassionate and professional care.

Mission Valley Post Acute heeds a home-like environment that encourages a sense of belonging for a more comfortable journey in receiving nursing care. Residents can expect to fulfill a rejuvenating recovery period with specialized services– nutrition and hydration programs, diabetic management, hospice care, restorative nursing, colostomy care, social services, rehabilitative programs, and recreational activities.

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Overview of Marina Garden Nursing Center

Conveniently located in the charming residential area of Fernside Boulevard, Alameda, CA, Marina Garden Nursing Center is an esteemed community that focuses on skilled nursing. Here, residents receive the highest quality of care and assistance tailored to their special needs from a kind and highly trained team available 24/7. Keep peace of mind with the community’s bright and welcoming environment.

Aside from their healthcare needs, the community strives to keep residents happy and active by conducting fun recreational activities and social events. Therapy services, including physical, occupational, and speech therapies, are also available to enhance residents’ living experiences. Mealtimes do not only satisfy dietary needs, but also foster comfort, ensuring residents have a delightful dining experience. The community is great for those who need supplementary care to live comfortably in their later years, especially with its comprehensive care services and state-of-the-art amenities.

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Overview of Woodside Healthcare Center

Woodside Healthcare Center runs 58 beds in Sacramento’s Arden-Arcade neighborhood, and it’s been there for 23 years. Occupancy sits at 94.8%, about as full as a facility gets, with the average resident staying around 50 days. Getting around the neighborhood is actually easy here. The Walk Score comes in at 78, very walkable, which isn’t the norm for facilities like this.

Twenty-four-hour nursing care, IV therapy, wound management, restorative nursing, pain management, hospice and respite care, it’s a fairly complete list for people recovering from something serious or managing a long-term condition. There’s also dedicated post-hospitalization support for residents coming straight from a hospital stay, and a full-time dietitian handles nutritional counseling rather than leaving that to general staff.

On the day-to-day side, there’s a beauty and barber shop on-site, plus programming built around life enrichment and entertainment. Spiritual support and family support services round out what’s available. Staffing breaks down specifically: registered nurses put in about 38 minutes per resident daily, LPNs add an hour and ten minutes, and nurse aides contribute roughly two hours and 38 minutes. Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are all accepted, so the payment side isn’t a narrow path.

Woodside Healthcare Center is busy in a good way; it’s a well-occupied nursing home built around genuine clinical depth, wound care, hospice, post-hospitalization recovery, backed by a staffing structure and location that actually support day-to-day accessibility.

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Overview of Canterbury Woods

Canterbury Woods is a 190 bed community in Pacific Grove, CA, offering independent living, assisted living, nursing home care, and skilled nursing. The range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs could become more intensive over time, because moving among levels may allow the resident to remain in the community, subject to availability and clinical fit. Nursing home and skilled nursing care serve residents who need ongoing nursing or clinical care beyond independent or assisted living, while assisted living provides help with daily personal care tasks and independent living is intended for residents who can manage personal care without routine hands on assistance.

With 190 beds, Canterbury Woods is sized for many residents rather than a small household setting. Its 73% occupancy indicates that the community was below full capacity when measured, but that does not establish availability in the care level a resident needs.

Medicare and private pay are accepted, so payment may involve Medicare coverage for eligible services or direct payment by the resident or family for selected care and related charges. An 81 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. Total nurse staffing is 6 hours 18 minutes per resident per day, including 1 hour 58 minutes per resident per day from licensed nurses such as RNs and LPNs; these are facility level staffing figures and do not guarantee individual nursing time. Pets are allowed, so residents may be able to keep a pet at the community. Ryan Banner is the administrator, and Front Porch Communities And Services operates Canterbury Woods.

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Overview of Regents Point

Beautifully nestled near William R Mason Regional Park in Irvine, CA, Regents Point is an exceptional life plan community that offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. Residents can keep their peace of mind with a compassionate and highly trained team attending to their needs around the clock. The community also helps with housekeeping and chores, so residents can focus on the things they truly enjoy.

Exciting events and enriching programs are conducted, encouraging residents to live actively and make new friends. Delightful and healthy meals are served to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. With its comprehensive care and extensive amenities, residents experience a better quality of life in their golden years.

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Overview of Riverwalk Post Acute

Serving the health and recovery needs of residents in Riverside, CA for over 50 years, Riverwalk Post Acute is a leading community designed for skilled nursing care and rehabilitation. They feature a team of excellent therapists and an advanced rehab gym that provides access to speech, physical, and occupational therapy services for residents’ recovery needs. The community guarantees a well-cared-for living experience with the help of their highly-skilled nurses who are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Thanks to Riverwalk’s strategic location, residents here also enjoy access to a healthcare provider for their medical needs and emergencies. The community also features an array of activities complemented by its spacious lobby and common areas. With a friendly atmosphere, a kind care team, and advanced care practices, residents here are guaranteed to maximize their function level and independence.

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Overview of Mission Palms Healthcare Center

At Mission Palms Healthcare Center in Westminster, California, they offer nothing short of premium skilled nursing, accompanied by five-star rehabilitation services. The heart of this skilled nursing facility beats with the unwavering commitment to serve, nurture life, and empower senior individuals to thrive. Located in Orange County, California, Mission Palms Healthcare Center prides itself on being a top-tier, 24-hour nursing home facility, dedicated to delivering cutting-edge rehabilitation and nursing services.
At Mission Palms, the well-being, safety, and comfort of each resident are paramount. Here, every individual is treated to tailored, high-quality service. The professional team, equipped with top-tier training, ensures that patients receive the highest level of care, all within a comfortable and secure environment designed to promote their thriving journey to well-being. With a staff of professionals passionately committed to serving others, they aim to create a secure, comfortable, and therapeutic environment that supports patients in regaining their independence and reuniting with their loved ones.

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Overview of McKinley Park Care Center

McKinley Park Care Center is a nursing home and skilled nursing facility in Sacramento, CA, offering memory care, hospice care, palliative care, and respite care. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Hospice and palliative care focus on comfort, and respite care provides a short stay for a family whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Short-Term Rehab and rehabilitation services support residents during a short-term recovery period. The facility has 24-hour staffing, keeping staff available throughout the day and night, and a doctor on staff as part of the care team. The range of services can suit a resident who needs nursing care, rehabilitation, or a temporary stay while a regular caregiver is unavailable.

The center has 86 beds. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours 39 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time allocated to each resident.

Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are accepted. Medicaid can help cover eligible long-term care for someone whose savings may not cover an extended stay, while Medicare covers short-term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long-term residence; private pay means the family or resident pays directly. In the East Sacramento neighborhood, a Walk Score of 85 out of 100 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still reach nearby shops, a pharmacy, or cafes independently.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
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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.