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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. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving. 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.
Brittany House
SC
AL
MC
Long Beach (Lakewood Village)
170C-Yes 61 9073102 67.6% Brittany Healthcare LLC-
Cherokee Retirement Home
SC
AL
Stockton
15CNo 23 158-2-Cherokee Retirement Home Inc-
Discovery Commons Whittier
SC
AL
MC
Whittier
125CNo 40 231776 63.2% Whitter Ca Senior Housing, LLC And Integral Sr. Lvg Mg-
Crescent Oaks
SC
IL
Sunnyvale (Nimitz)
44C-Yes 48 301777 77.3% --
Regency Place Senior Living
SC
AL
IL
MC
RC
Sacramento
61CYes 44 231194 75.4% Regency Place Acquisitions Opco, LLC And Northstar Sr.-
Mirabel Lodge
SC
AL
MC
Forestville (Mirabel Park)
34D-No 54 3111173 73.5% Sonoma Model XPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms
Cogir of Cedar Creek
SC
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
Madera
162DYes 8 4520216 59.9% Gahc4 Madera Ca Trs Sub And Cogir Sl Cedar Creek LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Oakmont Gardens
SC
AL
IL
Santa Rosa (Oakmont Village Association)
79DYes 34 3715244 62.0% Ffi Oakmont Tenant LLC And Life Care Services LLC1 Bed / 2 Bed
Bonnevie Residence And Care
SC
AL
RESC
San Jose (Bonita Park)
6D-No 80 1531512 66.7% Bonnevie LLC-
Prospect Manor
SC
AL
South Pasadena
99D-Yes 95 37271623 49.5% Baj Management, Inc-
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Brittany House

5401 E Centralia St, Long Beach, CA 90808
Overview of Brittany House

Brittany House is a luxury assisted living and memory care community in Long Beach. Opulence surrounds your environment with a family-like atmosphere, contributing to an inspiring and relaxing experience in the charming home. Residents are empowered to feel comfortable and secure in the warm and welcoming atmosphere it provides. The trusted assisted living for Alzheimer’s and dementia seniors will discover a retirement home to ensure that quality and care are given to each individual.

The Brittany House difference is found in the commitment of its management and caregivers to go above and beyond to surpass the holistic needs of its residents. From applications to daily senior living, families and their loved ones will experience a stress-free retirement period. Accommodations include a range of all-inclusive amenities and services– game nights and entertainment, life-enriching programs, restaurant-style dining, and specialized memory care activities.

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Overview of Cherokee Retirement Home

Maintain your independence as you age at Cherokee Retirement Home, a reliable senior living community in San Joaquin County, Stockton, CA, offering compassionate assisted living services. The community makes sure residents are always well-cared for with a team of caregivers available 24/7 to offer assistance with personal care, medication management, and more. Here, residents stay in spacious and comfortable accommodations designed to foster a home-like environment.

There are no dull moments with a plethora of fun activities, and events conducted by the community. Residents get the sustenance and nourishment they need for healthy living with delicious and nutritious home-cooked meals served daily. Here, residents are guaranteed to thrive with high-quality home health care services, an invigorating calendar of activities, and a friendly environment that fosters happiness and meaningful connections.

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Overview of Discovery Commons Whittier

Discovery Commons Whittier provides assisted living and memory care in Whittier, CA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident maintains a private apartment. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Having both care levels means a resident can move between them as needs grow without leaving the community.

The community has 125 beds and sits in a car-dependent setting, with a Walk Score of 40. Most errands require a car or a ride, and transportation is available for destinations that require one. George Gonzalez serves as administrator, and the community is operated by Whitter Ca Senior Housing and Integral Sr Lvg Mg.

Residents can use the salon, outdoor spaces, art and creative studio, bistro and café, wellness classes, and game and activities room for grooming, time outside, creative pursuits, refreshments, exercise, and recreation. Meals are served in a dining room, while rehabilitation services support therapy needs. Respite care provides a short-term stay for someone whose usual caregiver is traveling or recovering.

The Military Veterans Program may make the community a good fit for a veteran. SHINE® Memory Care may suit someone living with dementia who needs a secured, supervised setting.

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Overview of Crescent Oaks

Crescent Oaks is an independent living community in Sunnyvale, California’s Nimitz neighborhood. Independent living here means private living with community services rather than daily care, so residents manage their personal routines without a daily care arrangement.

There are 44 beds, creating a smaller community where staff and residents get to know each other. Residents can choose one bedroom or two bedroom units, with a two bedroom layout offering room for a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion, while a one bedroom layout provides a single private living space.

Pets are allowed. Residents also have access to a swimming pool, clubhouse, and picnic area with a barbecue for recreation, gathering, and outdoor meals on site.

Crescent Oaks may suit someone who wants private living without daily care and needs either one bedroom or space for a partner. The area has a Walk Score of 48 out of 100 and is car dependent, so most errands require a car or a ride; a resident who no longer drives would need transportation for those trips. Joshua Lambengco serves as administrator, and Crescent Oaks is operated by Arkham Operations and Calson Management.

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Overview of Regency Place Senior Living

Situated in Sacramento, Regency Place Senior Living Community is dedicated to supporting seniors in living their best life during retirement. They offer assisted living, memory care, respite care, and independent living options. Regency Place ensures a peaceful and fulfilling lifestyle for its residents and their community’s compassionate staff creates a nurturing and secure environment, promoting an enriching experience for all.
Senior residents can relish the comforts of home while staying active, maintaining a balanced diet, and enjoying a life filled with joy and contentment. In addition to providing excellent care services, Regency Place Senior Living Community offers a host of engaging activities and social opportunities. And with a focus on overall well-being and independence, seniors at Regency Place can savor their golden years surrounded by a caring and welcoming atmosphere that feels just like home.

Starting Price $4,000/Month

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Overview of Mirabel Lodge

Seek exceptional care in Mirable Lodge Senior Living Community, a distinct community in Forestville, CA, offering assisted living, memory care, hospice care, and respite care. With comprehensive care options, residents can rest assured of receiving personalized care tailored to their unique needs from a kind and highly trained team 24/7. The community also helps with housekeeping and other chores, so residents can feel at ease during their stay.

Residents are encouraged to live actively and maintain social connections with a thoughtfully curated calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs. Delicious and well-balanced meals are also served to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Medication management and incontinence care are also provided for residents’ convenience. Promoting a nurturing and welcoming environment, the community strives to help residents thrive in their golden years.

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Overview of Cogir of Cedar Creek

Settling in the quiet neighborhood of North Westberry Boulevard, Madera, CA, Cogir of Cedar Creek is an outstanding senior living community that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Choose from a wide range of well-built and spacious floor plans including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom cottages. With a dedicated and highly skilled team attending to unique needs and aspirations, seniors optimize their independence and gain more time to explore their interests.

The community fosters a vibrant and welcoming environment, paving the way for residents to interact with their surroundings and enjoy various learning opportunities. Indulge in delicious and nutritious meals catering to seniors’ dietary needs and tastes. With its homely spaces and serene community, Cogir of Cedar Creek doubles its efforts to provide seniors with a safe place to age gracefully.

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Overview of Oakmont Gardens

Beautifully surrounded by serene green spaces in Santa Rosa, CA, Oakmont Gardens is a blissful retreat that offers independent living and assisted living. The community has beautifully furnished and cozy one- and two-bedroom floor plans, ensuring residents’ comfort and safety. Residents also receive the highest quality of care with a kind and highly trained team attending to their needs 24/7.

A carefully curated calendar of exciting events and enriching programs is conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. Delicious and healthy meals are also served in multiple dining venues to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Medication management, incontinence care, and transportation services are also provided for residents’ convenience and safety. This pet-friendly community is great for those looking to spend their golden years happily.

$6,900/Month

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Overview of Bonnevie Residence and Care

Bonnevie Residence Care is a community dedicated to making each resident happy and comfortable in the cozy home. Bonnevie boasts a serene environment that gives off a home-like atmosphere. They boast a lifelong learning program that is committed to providing all-inclusive programs that satisfy the education, arts, and cultural activities of the community.

Bonnevie Residence and Care is essentially an assisted living community, but specifically known as a residential care home where its service is designed to enhance the quality of life for residents of each home. Bonnevie Residence and Care is a community that aims to enrich the lives of their residents; with comfort and security, allowing for a unique sense of individuality to be shared among their peers and residents. 

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Prospect Manor

800 Prospect Ave, South Pasadena, CA 91030
Overview of Prospect Manor

Prospect Manor is an assisted living community in South Pasadena, California. Assisted living here includes help with daily tasks while allowing each resident to maintain a private living space. The community has 99 beds and is 50% occupied, leaving available capacity within its assisted living setting.

Residents can choose one-bedroom or two-bedroom apartments. The larger layout can accommodate a couple moving together. Pets are allowed, so a resident can continue living with a pet. Transportation is available for trips beyond the nearby area.

A Walk Score of 95 out of 100 makes Prospect Manor a walker’s paradise, with daily errands not requiring a car. Shops, services, and other destinations are reachable on foot, allowing a resident who no longer drives to handle some outings independently. Prospect Manor is administered by Lydia Pabion and operated by Baj Management.

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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.