Page 13 of Best Senior Communities in California

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. 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. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. 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. 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.
Ivy Park at Bradford
SC
AL
MC
Placentia
136
Facility 136
CA AVG 103
Rank #451 / 1,645
Yes
81
Facility 81
CA AVG 58
Rank #383 / 2,057
6
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #210 / 1,387
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #724 / 1,433
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,129 / 1,507
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1 / 1,452
Well Ivy 6 Tenant LLC And Oakmont Managmnt Group LLCStudio / 1 Bed
AAR Quality Senior Living
SC
AL
HC
RESC
Lincoln
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,318 / 1,645
No
32
Facility 32
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,691 / 2,057
5
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,387
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 13
Rank #843 / 1,507
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1 / 1,452
Lighthouse Senior Living LLCPrivate Rooms
Hope House LLC
SC
AL
HOS
MC
PC
RESC
RC
Los Angeles (South Los Angeles)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,318 / 1,645
No
76
Facility 76
CA AVG 58
Rank #529 / 2,057
8
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #325 / 1,387
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,237 / 1,507
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1 / 1,452
Hope House LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Oakmont of Agoura Hills
SC
AL
MC
Agoura Hills (Malibu Junction)
102
Facility 102
CA AVG 103
Rank #690 / 1,645
Yes
59
Facility 59
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,086 / 2,057
4
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,387
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
Oakmont Sr. Lvng. Of Agoura Hills Opco LLC:oakmontStudio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Merrill Gardens at Campbell
SC
AL
IL
MC
Campbell
166
Facility 166
CA AVG 103
Rank #269 / 1,645
Yes
92
Facility 92
CA AVG 58
Rank #137 / 2,057
10
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #325 / 1,387
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #898 / 1,433
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #776 / 1,507
88.0%
Facility 88.0%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #401 / 1,452
Shi-III Campbell And Merrill Gardens Shi-III Mg GpStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Belmont Village San Ramon
SC
AL
IL
MC
San Ramon (Bishop Ranch Business Park)
176
Facility 176
CA AVG 103
Rank #229 / 1,645
No
83
Facility 83
CA AVG 58
Rank #337 / 2,057
8
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #210 / 1,387
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #478 / 1,433
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,416 / 1,507
87.5%
Facility 87.5%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #411 / 1,452
Belmontvillage Sanramon Tenantllc And BelmontvillagelpStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Carlton Senior Living Fremont
SC
AL
IL
Fremont (Central District)
128
Facility 128
CA AVG 103
Rank #504 / 1,645
Yes
90
Facility 90
CA AVG 58
Rank #171 / 2,057
29
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #651 / 1,387
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,094 / 1,433
34
Facility 34
CA AVG 13
Rank #79 / 1,507
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1 / 1,452
Carlton Senior Living, LLCAlcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Meadowlark Gardens II
SC
AL
HOS
RC
Huntington Beach
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,318 / 1,645
No
67
Facility 67
CA AVG 58
Rank #829 / 2,057
4
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,387
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
21
Facility 21
CA AVG 13
Rank #361 / 1,507
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1 / 1,452
Meadowlark Gardens, IncPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms
Vista Knoll Specialized Care
SC
HOS
NH
SNF
Vista
119
Facility 119
CA AVG 103
Rank #595 / 1,645
No
48
Facility 48
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,392 / 2,057
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The Forum at Rancho San Antonio
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Cupertino
817
Facility 817
CA AVG 103
Rank #4 / 1,645
Yes
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 58
Rank #2,008 / 2,057
8
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #325 / 1,387
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
29
Facility 29
CA AVG 13
Rank #143 / 1,507
63.8%
Facility 63.8%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1,114 / 1,452
Rsarhc, Rsars Inc. & Life Care Services LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every CA community we track that reports that metric, not just the 2,083 on this page.

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Overview of East Bay Assisted Living

East Bay Assisted Living is a highly recommended community and assisted living facility in Oakland, California. What sets them apart is their unique offering of both assisted living for seniors and memory care within an intimate community, ensuring a personalized and supportive environment. With wheelchair-accessible showers and available resident parking, they prioritize convenience and accessibility for their residents.
This community distinguishes itself by fostering a family-like environment and providing a specialized Asian-friendly experience. Beyond just a residence, East Bay Assisted Living takes a different approach to senior living, incorporating Asian cuisine into their services. The community embraces diversity with languages spoken, including Chinese Mandarin and Korean, ensuring that residents feel not only comfortable but truly at home. In adherence to assisted living guidelines, East Bay Assisted Living exemplifies excellence by providing a tailored and caring atmosphere for seniors in Oakland.

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Overview of Fredericka Manor Retirement Community in Chula Vista

Find the care you need at Fredericka Manor Retirement Community, an astounding community that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care. The community features cozy and well-maintained studio to two-bedroom floor plans, ensuring residents are comfortable and safe. With a kind and highly trained team attending to their needs 24/7, residents receive the highest quality of care for a worry-free retirement.

Residents will not feel lonely with a thoughtfully curated calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs that highlight their interests and capabilities. Mealtimes promote social interactions and satisfy dietary needs that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. This pet-friendly community is surrounded by lush natural spaces, creating the ideal setting for residents to spend their golden years happily.

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Ivy Park at Bradford

1180 N Bradford Ave, Placentia, CA 92870
Overview of Ivy Park at Bradford

Nestled in the peaceful neighborhood of Bradford Avenue, Placentia, CA, Ivy Park at Bradford is a blissful senior living community that offers assisted living and memory care. Featuring private studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, alongside companion suites and private suites at Evergreen at Ivy, the community provides spacious and comfortable residences. Ivy Park at Bradford ensures comfort and safety with round-the-clock care from kind, compassionate, and well-trained individuals.

With its Whole Living Approach. Ivy Park at Bradford delivers a holistic approach to care for its residents. Collaborating with the seniors and their families, the community strives to provide care and assistance tailored to their unique needs and preferences. Residents enjoy all-day dining with freshly prepared healthy meals. To ensure its residents’ wellness and leisure, Ivy Park at Bradford is well-equipped with wonderful amenities including a fitness center, an activities studio, a bistro, a club room, a library, an outdoor courtyard fireplace, a full-service salon, beautiful gardens, and spacious indoor and outdoor lounge areas.

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Overview of Aar Quality Senior Living

Aar Quality Senior Living is an assisted living community in Lincoln, CA, that offers personal care for those 60+. The community’s home-like setting provides older adults with a place to rest and thrive even away from home. With 24-hour care, nutritious meals, and medication management, residents are guaranteed to receive the utmost care to live independently in their later years. Through a wellness-centered approach, the community strives to meet residents’ personal needs for their comfort.

Residents are also encouraged to participate in recreational activities, like card games and puzzles, for leisure and social engagement. Naturally-lit gathering spaces and cozy private rooms ensure residents feel at ease during their stay. With its ideal location near parks and restaurants, the community guarantees accessibility and convenience. As one of the trusted options for senior living in California, this assisted living community has high-quality and compassionate services dedicated to older adults’ welfare.

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Hope House LLC

4239 S Harvard Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90062
Overview of Hope House

Amidst the hustle and bustle of everyday life, being able to tend to our elderly loved ones’ needs can become difficult to achieve. But with Hope House, you can rest assured that your near and dear are in the hands of a compassionate team of duly licensed professionals that work around the clock to ensure that proper physical and personal care are delivered. Excellent assisted living services are offered by the Hope House nursing home, providing medical and daily living tasks, and are attended to while residents take part in stimulating activities and socialization.

Those in need of memory care programs need not look any further, as seniors struggling with Alzheimer’s and dementia are given specialized care to delay cognitive deterioration. When all hope seems lost and no help can be found for your loved ones, you’ll find hope in this house.

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Oakmont of Agoura Hills

29353 Canwood St, Agoura Hills, CA 91301
Overview of Oakmont of Agoura Hills

Oakmont of Agoura Hills offers a premier senior living community dedicated to providing exceptional assisted living and retirement home services to seniors seeking a comfortable and enriching experience. The community is committed to delivering personalized care, luxury amenities, and a warm, inviting environment for residents to call home.

Recognizing the importance of selecting the right senior living community, Oakmont of Agoura Hills caters to the unique needs and preferences of each resident. With a focus on exceptional assisted living and retirement home services, the community is the perfect choice for seniors looking to live their best lives.

Residents can walk into their new home and discover the community they’ve imagined, as well as the lifestyle they deserve. Nestled on a lush campus with lovely views, industry-renowned dining, and endless amenities, Oakmont of Agoura Hills is a place of family and community where residents belong. The community’s dedication to creating a welcoming and enriching environment ensures that each resident can thrive and enjoy their golden years to the fullest.

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Overview of Merrill Gardens at Campbell

Burrowed in Campbell, CA, Merrill Gardens at Campbell is an inviting senior living community that offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care. The stunning Spanish-style community is near various stores, entertainment options, and top-notch medical facilities. Seniors will enjoy onsite retail options like a spa, wine shop, and restaurant. The community features spacious apartments with full-size kitchens, washers and dryers, luxurious grounds, and well-appointed common areas.

The community offers a vibrant and supportive environment for seniors. Here, residents relish in an array of amenities, including a library, salon, fitness area, movie theater, and bistro. Additionally, guests can take advantage of complimentary valet parking available seven days a week. Programs and services like 24-hour assistance, scheduled transportation, concierge services, wellness programs, and weekly housekeeping ensure residents have everything they need for a comfortable and fulfilling lifestyle.

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Overview of Belmont Village San Ramon

Belmont Village San Ramon is a retirement community in San Ramon, CA, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Here, older adults can find a home away from home, especially with a nurturing and family-like setting. Housekeeping, laundry, restaurant-style dining, and concierge services are also provided, so residents have a maintenance-free lifestyle. Focusing on residents’ holistic well-being, the community develops personalized care plans.

Off-site trips, creative programs, and educational activities encourage residents to live actively and explore interests. Residents can also relax and focus on wellness with first-class amenities, including a full-service salon, a fitness center, and a bistro. Located in the thriving neighborhood of San Ramon, near the Marketplace Shopping Center, a variety of dining options, and parks, the community ensures residents have easy access to necessities and leisure. This retirement community has comprehensive care options dedicated to older adults’ welfare, making it a good option for senior living in California.

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Overview of Carlton Senior Living Fremont

Carlton Senior Living is a senior living community located in Fremont, CA, and offering a number of services such as assisted living, independent living, and memory care. This senior living community aims to provide residents an active social life, handling daily living chores and tasks, to give them more time and energy to enjoy their golden years. Their individually tailored services may include assistance with daily living activities by dedicated partners and on-site medical professionals.

Other conveniences offered when living in Carlton also include restaurant style dining from breakfast to dinner, apartment maintenance and utilities, cable and Wi-Fi availability, and transportation services for outings, shopping, and local appointments.

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Meadowlark Gardens II

16412 Wishingwell Lane, Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Overview of Meadowlark Gardens II

A trusted community since 1996, Meadowlark Gardens II in Wishingwell Lane, Huntington Beach, CA, offers assisted living, respite care, and hospice care. Committed to enhancing residents’ living experiences, the community provides top-tier care and support for their unique needs in retirement. Residents get to keep their independence without having to worry about their daily living activities.

Recreational activities and exercise programs are orchestrated for residents to remain active and socially connected. Find comfort in mealtimes with healthy and delicious homecooked meals satisfying their dietary needs and preferences. Assistance with medication, regular monitoring of blood pressure, and visiting healthcare professionals are available for residents’ healthcare needs. Live your golden years without worries with genuine care and an inviting environment.

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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.