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Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 2,083 senior communities in CA using CA Dept. 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: 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. 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. 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.
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.
Aunt Dottie’s Place
SC
AL
HOS
MC
PC
RESC
RC
Roseville (Stanford)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,318 / 1,645
No
73
Facility 73
CA AVG 58
Rank #641 / 2,057
4-
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
-
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1 / 1,452
-Private / Shared Rooms
Healdsburg Senior Living
SC
AL
MC
Healdsburg
82
Facility 82
CA AVG 103
Rank #897 / 1,645
Yes
55
Facility 55
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,215 / 2,057
40
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 13
Rank #950 / 1,387
17
Facility 17
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,384 / 1,433
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,237 / 1,507
45.1%
Facility 45.1%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1,381 / 1,452
Pacifica Sl Grove St LP And Brightwater Sr. Lvg Grp LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Gardens at Laguna Springs
SC
AL
MC
Elk Grove
70
Facility 70
CA AVG 103
Rank #996 / 1,645
No
35
Facility 35
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,646 / 2,057
42
27
Facility 27
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,224 / 1,387
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,340 / 1,433
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,020 / 1,507
64.3%
Facility 64.3%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1,101 / 1,452
Elk Grove Memory Care, LLCSuite
Cogir of Folsom Memory Care
SC
MC
Folsom
66
Facility 66
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,029 / 1,645
Yes
14
Facility 14
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,910 / 2,057
53
33
Facility 33
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,274 / 1,387
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,156 / 1,433
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,129 / 1,507
63.6%
Facility 63.6%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1,117 / 1,452
Well Ca Wa Tenant LLC And Cogir Management Usa IncPrivate Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
The Vineyard at Fountaingrove Memory Care
SC
AL
MC
RC
Santa Rosa
64
Facility 64
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,045 / 1,645
No
40
Facility 40
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,554 / 2,057
87
46
Facility 46
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,335 / 1,387
35
Facility 35
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,428 / 1,433
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 13
Rank #741 / 1,507
35.9%
Facility 35.9%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1,421 / 1,452
Onelife Senior Living LLC, Fm Santa Rosa InvestorsStudio / Semi-Private
Valley Pines Assisted Living
SC
AL
Morgan Hill
49
Facility 49
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,130 / 1,645
Yes
43
Facility 43
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,504 / 2,057
16
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 13
Rank #885 / 1,387
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
32
Facility 32
CA AVG 13
Rank #105 / 1,507
24.5%
Facility 24.5%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1,451 / 1,452
Heinan, James & Carolyn And Happy Journey Sen L. LLC-
Lake Chabot Care Home
SC
AL
Castro Valley
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,318 / 1,645
No
46
Facility 46
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,445 / 2,057
3-
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,416 / 1,507
33.3%
Facility 33.3%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1,426 / 1,452
Lake Chabot Care HomePrivate / Semi-Private Rooms
Creston Village Assisted Living and Memory Care
SC
AL
MC
RC
Paso Robles
130
Facility 130
CA AVG 103
Rank #484 / 1,645
Yes
20
Facility 20
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,845 / 2,057
40
31
Facility 31
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,262 / 1,387
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,309 / 1,433
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 13
Rank #156 / 1,507
81.5%
Facility 81.5%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #641 / 1,452
Welltower Pegasus Tenant LLC And Psl Associates LLC-
Pacific Grove Senior Living
SC
AL
IL
MC
RC
Pacific Grove (Pacific Grove Acres)
150
Facility 150
CA AVG 103
Rank #341 / 1,645
Yes
90
Facility 90
CA AVG 58
Rank #171 / 2,057
56
37
Facility 37
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,296 / 1,387
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,094 / 1,433
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,237 / 1,507
57.3%
Facility 57.3%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1,229 / 1,452
Pacific Grove Senior Living LLC And Ca Snr Lvg Mgt LLC-
Glen Park at Valley Village
SC
AL
MC
NH
RESC
RC
Valley Village
100
Facility 100
CA AVG 103
Rank #697 / 1,645
Yes
84
Facility 84
CA AVG 58
Rank #319 / 2,057
82
56
Facility 56
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,354 / 1,387
22
Facility 22
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,409 / 1,433
25
Facility 25
CA AVG 13
Rank #268 / 1,507
48.0%
Facility 48.0%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1,352 / 1,452
Glen Park At Valley Village-

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Ladera Sunrise

5551 S Corning Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90056
Overview of Ladera Sunrise

Ladera Sunrise is an outstanding community in Los Angeles, CA, that offers assisted living. Promoting a home-like environment, the community has fully furnished accommodations designed for residents’ comfort and familiarity. Medication management and personal care are also provided for older adults’ well-being. The community’s compassionate care ensures residents experience high-quality living in their later years.

Here, older adults can freely interact with their surroundings, accompanied by a variety of engaging programs and fun activities. There’s also no need to worry about meal preparation, as three well-balanced meals are served daily. With its personalized care and accessible amenities, the community strives to help residents live to their potential in retirement.

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Overview of Aunt Dottie’s Place

Aunt Dottie’s Place is a non-medical residential care community in Roseville, CA, that offers assisted living, memory care, hospice, and respite care. The community’s home-like setting can accommodate up to six older adults, ensuring their comfort and safety. With three home-cooked meals daily, medication management, and housekeeping services, residents have a worry-free retirement. Through personalized care plans, the community strives to meet residents’ unique needs and help improve their quality of life.

Knitting, live performances, and stretching are just some of the activities that residents can participate in to enhance cognition and maintain holistic wellness. Residents can lounge and interact with friends in its beautiful courtyards, pool area, and well-maintained gardens. Set near bus stops, a school, grocery stores, and restaurants in Roseville, the community ensures residents have convenient access to their necessities and leisure. This residential care community has an intimate setting and exceptional standards of care, making it one of the best options for senior living in California.

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Healdsburg Senior Living

725 Grove St, Healdsburg, CA 95448
Overview of Healdsburg Senior Living

A proud Aura Living community member, Healdsburg offers a luxurious environment that creates a lifestyle filled with endless possibilities for seniors to discover. The assisted living and memory care home redefines luxury living that make a comfortable and secure environment for residents to thrive. The residential lifestyle is focused on relaxation, enjoyment, and peaceful living. Healdsburg is a vibrant community that encourages residents to thrive independently, flourish actively, and live purposefully.

The Aura Collection difference boasts its commitment to delivering quality care and service for each individual to be enriched and engaged during their stay. Accommodations comprise delightful amenities and services such as housekeeping, laundry, engaging programs, social events, recreational activities, fitness classes, gourmet meals at the restaurant-style dining hall, beautifully furnished apartments, and an in-home emergency call pendant.

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Overview of The Gardens at Laguna Springs

Offering assisted living and memory care services, The Gardens at Laguna Springs is a 70-bed community in Elk Grove, California, operated by Elk Grove Memory Care, LLC under the direction of Guadalupe Ramirez. Opened in late 2020, it currently serves 45 residents with the support of an on-site nursing team and dedicated staff committed to personalized care and safety.

With the Humantitude philosophy, the community provides a sensory-based approach that uses sight, touch, hearing, smell, and taste to strengthen communication with individuals experiencing cognitive changes. As a result, activities are tailored to each resident’s abilities and interests, encouraging meaningful engagement and enhancing daily life.

Suites are equipped with safety features that promote comfort and independence while receiving individualized assistance. In addition, the surrounding neighborhood has a Walk Score of 35, making transportation the most practical option for most errands. State inspections have also found the community to be in compliance with California residential care standards.

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Overview of Cogir of Folsom Memory Care

Specializing in memory care, Cogir of Folsom Memory Care is a one-of-a-kind senior living community set in the serene neighborhood of East Natoma Street, Folsom, CA. The community ensures individuals with dementia live their lives to the fullest with intricate and sophisticated private and semi-private suites. Utilizing an innovative approach, the community delivers top-tier care and support around the clock for seniors to enjoy their independence while retaining their dignity.

Carefully curated activities and learning programs are conducted to stimulate seniors’ well-being. With large windows and creative walls, residents have the freedom to choose how to about their day. Delicious and healthy meals are served to cater to nutritional needs and tastes. Cogir of Folsom Memory Care is dedicated to providing seniors with individualized care plans to ensure they are well-cared for, as their journey is surrounded by serenity and warmth.

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Overview of The Vineyard at Fountaingrove Memory Care

Ideally located near Kaiser Permanente Santa Rosa Medical Center in Santa Rosa, CA, The Vineyard at Fountaingrove Memory Care is a distinct community specializing in memory care. Focusing on the needs of those with Alzheimer’s and dementia, the community provides specialized care and support to enhance their cognition from a compassionate and specially trained team available 24/7. Medication management and monthly wellness checks with nurses are provided to keep residents healthy.

Fun activities and stimulating programs are conducted, empowering residents to spend their retirement without the restraints of dementia. The community also accommodates special diets, providing residents with healthy and delicious meals that satisfy their nutritional needs and preferences. Cherish every moment of your best years with the community’s trusted and genuine care.

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Overview of Valley Pines Assisted Living

Helping seniors enjoy their retirement life, Valley Pines Assisted Living in Kent County, Grand Rapids, MI, is a one-of-a-kind senior living community that provides premiere assisted living services. The community ensures residents’ needs are met any time of the day with the help of a highly trained and passionate care team available 24 hours a day. Residents are empowered to live conveniently and comfortably with access to 24/7 medical care and various supportive services, such as assistance with transportation and mobility needs, medication management, and personal care.

Committed to helping its residents thrive, Valley Pines Assisted Living provides an abundance of opportunity to socialize, explore, and engage in new connections with a diverse and brimming social calendar. The community works tirelessly in ensuring residents are able to live a fulfilling lifestyle, providing everyone with housekeeping and laundry services to relieve them from the stress and hassles of maintaining their living spaces. Lovely community spaces and outdoor leisure and gardening areas are also offered to give residents a cozy space for socialization or spending some relaxing time alone.

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Overview of Lake Chabot Care Home

Conveniently located in the peaceful residential area of Barlow Drive, Castro Valley, CA, Lake Chabot Care Home is a dedicated community that offers elderly care. Here, residents retain their independence while receiving the highest quality of care and support for their special needs whenever needed. As one of A1 Health Care Inc.’s communities, the community takes pride in its proven experience of top-notch care, ensuring residents’ comfort and convenience.

Aside from their healthcare needs, the community strives to keep residents happy and active with a jam-packed calendar of fun activities and engaging programs tailored to their leisure and wellness. With delightful and nutritious meals, residents enjoy mealtimes that satisfy their dietary needs and preferences. The community is great for those who need assistance to spend their golden years with ease, especially with its committed care and welcoming setting.

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Overview of Creston Village Assisted Living and Memory Care

A nursing home located on Creston Road in Paso Robles, California, Creston Village Assisted Living and Memory Care is operated by Welltower Pegasus Tenant and Psl Associates. Serving the Paso Robles area for 28 years, the community has 130 beds across pet-friendly housing, with Adam Bramwell overseeing day-to-day administration.

Creston Village is clinically set up for rehabilitation and short-term skilled nursing care. It provides rehabilitation services, respite care, and 24-hour staffing, making it well-suited for those transitioning from a hospital stay or recovering from surgery. That clinical focus alongside respite choices gives families flexibility, whether they need a shorter recovery stay or longer-term placement.

The surrounding area is car-dependent with a Walk Score of 20, so visiting family and residents usually requires a vehicle to reach shops, restaurants, and services. This setting can captivate people who want a quieter, less urban environment. At Creston Village, daily life has a mix of wellness programs and activities. The home maintains a fitness center and offers events throughout the week. Residents can eat chef-prepared, seasonal meals made with local ingredients served in a restaurant-style dining room, with options for social gatherings and private events. The pet-friendly home lets residents keep companion animals. Amenities span an on-site salon, manicured outdoor grounds, and paved walking paths for movement around the community.

A long operational history of the facility in the region indicates stability and familiarity with local care patterns. Families touring the facility can ask about staffing continuity and how the community adapts to resident needs over time.

Contact Creston Village Assisted Living and Memory Care

Pacific Grove Senior Living

551 Gibson Ave, Pacific Grove, CA 93950
Overview of Pacific Grove Senior Living

Pacific Grove Senior Living offers a distinct blend of independent and assisted living services, located in the vibrant California. What sets them apart is their dedication to providing personalized care, enriching every resident’s experience within a home-like environment while bringing a modern touch to senior living. The community boasts stunning outdoor spaces that echo tranquility and style, offering residents a serene backdrop for their daily lives.
Its residents can benefit from seamless personal assistance services and engaging activities tailored to promote cognitive, creative, motor, and sensory health. Scheduled transportation and abundant common areas also facilitate socializing, enhancing the sense of community this home can provide. Additionally, the community provides meticulous medication management, ensuring residents’ well-being. With 24-hour care punctuated by the soothing play of sunlight through the trees in its outdoor areas, Pacific Grove Senior Living offers an ideal setting for residents to enjoy their golden years in comfort and peace.

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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.