
Compare Senior Communities around California
The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.
| Harrison Villa of Mt. San Antonio Gardens | SC AL IL MC NH SNF | Pomona | 520
Facility
520
CA AVG
104
Rank
#16 / 1648 | No |
45
Facility
45
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1470 / 2087 | 94
Facility
94
CA AVG
81
Rank
#185 / 1399 | 12 | 3
Facility
3
CA AVG
13
Rank
#441 / 1388 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1160 | 33
Facility
33
CA AVG
13
Rank
#92 / 1494 | 84.0% | - | Congregational Homes, Incorporated | Studio |
| Carlsbad By The Sea Care Center | SC NH SNF | Carlsbad (Carlsbad Village) | 224
Facility
224
CA AVG
104
Rank
#116 / 1648 | No |
96
Facility
96
CA AVG
57
Rank
#43 / 2087 | 94
Facility
94
CA AVG
81
Rank
#185 / 1399 | 8 | 3 | - | 31
Facility
31
CA AVG
13
Rank
#123 / 1494 | 84.8% | A+ | Front Porch Communities And Services | - |
| Vi at La Jolla Village | SC AL IL MC NH SNF | San Diego (University City) | 783
Facility
783
CA AVG
104
Rank
#5 / 1648 | No |
88
Facility
88
CA AVG
57
Rank
#218 / 2087 | 84
Facility
84
CA AVG
81
Rank
#730 / 1399 | 29 | 17
Facility
17
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1056 / 1388 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1160 | 28
Facility
28
CA AVG
13
Rank
#184 / 1494 | 69.3% | - | Ccw La Jolla LLC, Cc La Jolla LLC, And Classic Res Mgmt | Suite / Penthouse / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Vi at Palo Alto | SC AL IL MC NH SNF | Palo Alto | 876
Facility
876
CA AVG
104
Rank
#1 / 1648 | No |
80
Facility
80
CA AVG
57
Rank
#416 / 2087 | 90
Facility
90
CA AVG
81
Rank
#398 / 1399 | 20 | 10
Facility
10
CA AVG
13
Rank
#845 / 1388 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1160 | 21
Facility
21
CA AVG
13
Rank
#336 / 1494 | 73.1% | - | Cc Palo Alto LLC And Classic Res. Mgmt. Ltd. Partner | 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed |
| The Reutlinger Community | SC AL IL MC NH SNF | Danville | 120
Facility
120
CA AVG
104
Rank
#561 / 1648 | No |
30
Facility
30
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1715 / 2087 | 86
Facility
86
CA AVG
81
Rank
#630 / 1399 | 22 | 11
Facility
11
CA AVG
13
Rank
#884 / 1388 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
3
Rank
#412 / 1160 | 26
Facility
26
CA AVG
13
Rank
#217 / 1494 | 65.0% | A+ | Reutlinger Community, The And Eskaton Properties Inc | Studio / 1 Bed |
| OakView Health Center | SC AL MC NH SNF | Thousand Oaks (Mountclef Village) | 63
Facility
63
CA AVG
104
Rank
#1057 / 1648 | No |
20
Facility
20
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1841 / 2087 | 89
Facility
89
CA AVG
81
Rank
#461 / 1399 | 7 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
13
Rank
#525 / 1388 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
3
Rank
#599 / 1160 | 18
Facility
18
CA AVG
13
Rank
#430 / 1494 | 79.4% | A+ | Oakview Hc LLC | Private / Semi-Private Rooms |
| Covenant Living at the Samarkand | SC AL MC NH SNF | Santa Barbara (Samarkand) | 379
Facility
379
CA AVG
104
Rank
#31 / 1648 | No |
50
Facility
50
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1343 / 2087 | 90
Facility
90
CA AVG
81
Rank
#398 / 1399 | 6 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
13
Rank
#210 / 1388 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
3
Rank
#599 / 1160 | 33
Facility
33
CA AVG
13
Rank
#92 / 1494 | 85.2% | A+ | Covenant Living West | - |
| Canterbury Woods | SC AL IL NH SNF | Pacific Grove | 190
Facility
190
CA AVG
104
Rank
#180 / 1648 | Yes |
81
Facility
81
CA AVG
57
Rank
#383 / 2087 | 91
Facility
91
CA AVG
81
Rank
#355 / 1399 | 9 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
13
Rank
#324 / 1388 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
3
Rank
#412 / 1160 | 42
Facility
42
CA AVG
13
Rank
#34 / 1494 | 72.6% | A+ | Front Porch Communities And Services | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Ridgeview Health Center | SC AL MC NH SNF | San Diego (Scripps Ranch) | 68
Facility
68
CA AVG
104
Rank
#1013 / 1648 | No |
11
Facility
11
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1941 / 2087 | 92
Facility
92
CA AVG
81
Rank
#308 / 1399 | 17 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
13
Rank
#324 / 1388 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1160 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1108 / 1494 | 85.3% | - | Crestview Hc LLC | - |
| The Terraces at San Joaquin Gardens a CCRC | SC AL IL MC NH SNF | Fresno | 652
Facility
652
CA AVG
104
Rank
#9 / 1648 | Yes |
57
Facility
57
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1155 / 2087 | 88
Facility
88
CA AVG
81
Rank
#513 / 1399 | 4 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
13
Rank
#525 / 1388 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
3
Rank
#599 / 1160 | 32
Facility
32
CA AVG
13
Rank
#108 / 1494 | 57.2% | A+ | Humangood & Humangood Norcal & Humangood Fresno | - |
| Webster House | SC AL IL NH SNF | Palo Alto (Crescent Park) | 54
Facility
54
CA AVG
104
Rank
#1116 / 1648 | Yes |
90
Facility
90
CA AVG
57
Rank
#171 / 2087 | 94
Facility
94
CA AVG
81
Rank
#185 / 1399 | 7 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1 / 1388 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1160 | 11
Facility
11
CA AVG
13
Rank
#614 / 1494 | 90.7% | - | Front Porch Communities And Services | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| O‘Connor Woods | SC AL IL MC NH RC SNF | Stockton (Sherwood Manor) | 499
Facility
499
CA AVG
104
Rank
#23 / 1648 | Yes |
22
Facility
22
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1821 / 2087 | 94
Facility
94
CA AVG
81
Rank
#185 / 1399 | 11 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
13
Rank
#324 / 1388 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1160 | 34
Facility
34
CA AVG
13
Rank
#82 / 1494 | 0 | - | O'connor Woods Housing | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| University Retirement Community | SC AL HC IL MC NH SNF | Davis (West Davis) | 500
Facility
500
CA AVG
104
Rank
#22 / 1648 | No |
54
Facility
54
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1240 / 2087 | 91
Facility
91
CA AVG
81
Rank
#355 / 1399 | 12 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
13
Rank
#525 / 1388 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
3
Rank
#412 / 1160 | 28
Facility
28
CA AVG
13
Rank
#159 / 1494 | 0 | - | Univer Retire Com At Davis/Pacific Retire Services | 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed |
| The Vineyards – California Armenian Home | SC AL IL MC NH RESC SNF | Fresno (Roosevelt) | 412
Facility
412
CA AVG
104
Rank
#27 / 1648 | Yes |
24
Facility
24
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1793 / 2087 | 91
Facility
91
CA AVG
81
Rank
#355 / 1399 | 14 | 8
Facility
8
CA AVG
13
Rank
#758 / 1388 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1160 | 41
Facility
41
CA AVG
13
Rank
#38 / 1494 | 54.1% | - | California Home For The Aged Inc | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Spring Lake Village | SC NH AL IL MC | Santa Rosa (Melita) | 679
Facility
679
CA AVG
104
Rank
#8 / 1648 | Yes |
13
Facility
13
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1921 / 2087 | 88
Facility
88
CA AVG
81
Rank
#513 / 1399 | 13 | 6
Facility
6
CA AVG
13
Rank
#650 / 1388 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
3
Rank
#599 / 1160 | 39
Facility
39
CA AVG
13
Rank
#45 / 1494 | 0 | A+ | Front Porch Communities And Services | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
Tucked away in the quiet neighborhood of Lodi, CA, Brookdale Lodi is a vibrant senior living community offering assisted living. The community features cozy and elegant accommodations, along with 24-hour assistance and monitoring from a team of compassionate professionals dedicated to delivering the utmost care. With personalized care plans, residents only pay for and receive the services they need.
Fostering holistic wellness to its residents, Brookdale Lodi offers its signature programs, including B-Fit, Brain Fit, The Ageless Spirit, and Resident Technology, designed to fulfill residents’ needs on six dimensions of wellness. The community also provides delicious and healthy meals, personal care assistance, housekeeping services, and scheduled transportation to ensure residents’ days are free of chores and filled with things they love most. Amenities include a library, a game room, a whirlpool, meeting rooms, and landscaped grounds.
Set amidst the serene area of Moreno Valley, CA, Del Sol Residential Care is a respected senior living community designed to cater to residents in need of assisted living options. The community helps its residents live comfortable lives by offering services, such as assistance with daily living activities, personal care assistance, and companionship. Residents are also offered access to home health care and hospice care through third-party providers, as well as physical and occupational therapy services to help them maintain their optimal mobility.
A brimming calendar of activities are also offered to ensure residents enjoy a vibrant and fulfilling everyday life. Residents never have to worry about meal preparation with delicious and nutritious meals served daily with accommodations for special dietary preferences and needs. Various safety features are also installed in every accommodation to ensure residents are safe and secure.
Surrounded by convenient local amenities in Dalberg Street, Bellflower, CA, European Christian Home I is an outstanding community that offers assisted living. With its dedication to improving residents’ quality of life, the community provided the utmost care and attention tailored to their unique needs around the clock. As a family-owned community, residents can rest assured of living their golden years in a warm and welcoming environment.
Enjoy fun activities and stimulating programs that aim to keep residents active and well-connected with their surroundings. There’s no need to hassle with meal preparation with the community serving healthy and delicious meals that cater to dietary needs and preferences. Medication management, transportation, and respite care are also provided for residents’ comfort and convenience. Experience a worry-free retirement with the community’s dedicated care and purposely designed amenities.
European Christian Home IV is a trusted community surrounded by local amenities in Flamingo Way, La Habra, CA, offering assisted living. The community is committed to improving residents’ well-being, helping them with their daily living activities and personal needs. Ease your worries and live life to the fullest amidst the community’s vibrant and welcoming environment.
Fun activities and enriching programs are conducted to keep residents’ active and socially connected. Proper nutrition is important for residents’ wellness in their later years, hence, the community carefully crafts meal plans tailored to their dietary needs and preferences. There’s no need to worry about healthcare needs with medication management, health services, respite care, and transportation arrangements provided. Live a joyous retirement with the community’s top-notch care and specially designed amenities.
Discover a vibrant senior lifestyle at the thoughtfully designed senior living community of Atria Grand Oaks, located just across the street from the Civic Arts Plaza in Thousand Oaks, CA. Atria Grand Oaks offers independent and assisted living as well as memory care options for seniors. With vibrant events, modern amenities, and a lush landscape, residents can enjoy the lifestyle they desire at Atria. From spacious apartments to tailored care plans, Atria Grand Oaks provides a supportive environment for seniors at every stage.
Atria Grand Oaks is dedicated to inspiring a healthy, engaging, and meaningful life for its residents. Residents may pursue their fitness goals while enjoying the lovely weather thanks to amenities, including a fitness center, heated swimming pool, and walking pathways. Other amenities include a restaurant with table service, a cocktail lounge, a private dining room, and an outdoor grill for socializing and dining. Atria Grand Oaks residents also enjoy access to recreational, cultural, and educational programs, guaranteeing a well-rounded senior living experience.
Discover personalized care paired with a blend of city amenities and stunning views of nature at Brookdale San Ramon. Located in San Ramon, California, the community offers exceptional assisted living in spacious studios and one-bedroom apartments designed for residents’ comfort. With 24-hour support and assistance with daily living activities and household chores, residents live a convenient and independent lifestyle while receiving the right amount of care.
At Brookdale San Ramon, residents get to define their day every day and enjoy an engaging community with convenient amenities and a calendar of activities with something for everyone. The community offers restaurant-style dining with healthy, delicious meals that can be tailored based on residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Residents also enjoy access to various amenities, including a game room, an arts & crafts studio, a cafe, a theater, a courtyard, and beautifully landscaped grounds.
Peacefully set in the quiet residential area of Amethyst Avenue, Alta Loma, CA, Genesis Manor VI is a vibrant community that offers assisted living, dementia care, home health, and hospice care. With a compassionate and well-trained team available 24/7, residents are guaranteed to receive the finest care and assistance for their unique needs. Medication administration, incontinence care, and housekeeping are handled by the community, providing residents with more time to focus on the things they want to do. The community is family-owned and operated, ensuring residents’ needs are prioritized for their well-being.
A jam-packed calendar of fun activities and engaging programs is conducted to promote belongingness and an active lifestyle. With a delightful dining option, residents enjoy mealtimes that satisfy their dietary needs and tastes. The community also helps residents optimize the available resources in retirement to ease their burdens, and assists veterans with obtaining their well-deserved benefits.
Serving its area for 15 years, Meadowbrook Village Christian is a 200-bed senior living community. Administrated by Mark Memmelaar, it takes Medicare and private pay, giving families coverage options. With an 84 percent occupancy rate, the community maintains active programming alongside residential services, creating an engaged living environment for occupants.
The facility offers 24-hour staffing support with robust daily nursing care averaging 7 hours 23 minutes per resident, meaning hands-on help happens daily. That level of staffing supports stable residents and those convalescing through the on-site rehabilitation services. The mix of staff includes registered nurses, nurse aides, and licensed practical nurses, so occupants can access layered care support all the time. Daily life centers around comprehensive dining and a wide array of amenities. The full-service dining facility offers extensive menu options and will deliver meals for those who want to eat in their rooms. Residents can use the indoor pool and fitness facility, enjoy activities like water aerobics and Bible study, join educational programs and outings, and relax in the library, community rooms, or hobby shop. Housekeeping, laundry, transportation, and beauty salon services round out the everyday support. The community sits in an area with some walkability, scoring 35, meaning nearby services are partially accessible on foot, but most trips require a car. The average stay length is about 93 days, indicating a mix of residents.
Conducted regularly are state inspections.
Families visiting can inquire about the Meadowbrook Village Christian’s approaches to ongoing compliance and operations.
Based in the peaceful area of Rancho Mirage, CA, Rancho Mirage Health and Rehabilitation Center is a distinct senior living community that offers skilled nursing and rehabilitation services. With a team of reliable care professionals available to offer services like wound care, cardiac care, IV therapy, and hospice care, residents are guaranteed to live their lives in comfort and peace of mind. Offering 53 private rooms, the community fosters an intimate environment for an optimal healing and recovery experience.
Ensuring its residents are occupied and happy during their recovery process and stay within the community also offers various amenities for residents to enjoy. Residents here are guaranteed to preserve their optimal functionality with access to excellent physical, occupational and speech therapies. At Rancho Mirage Health and Rehabilitation Center, residents are guaranteed to enjoy a comfortable and relaxing recovery journey.
New Bethany is a 76-bed skilled nursing facility in Los Banos, California, offering skilled nursing, memory care, and respite care. The community is operated by the Franciscan Hospitaller Sisters of the Immaculate Conception, a nonprofit, church-based organization serving Merced County. It has been operating since 1999 and accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
The CMS rates New Bethany with 4 stars overall. Its Health Inspection sub-rating is 27% above the California average. Nurse staffing averages 4 hours and 28 minutes per resident per day, about 2% above the state mean. Quality Measures are 53.1% below the state average, the main factor pulling the overall rating back from five stars.
Across 5 official health inspections, the facility received 28 citations, averaging 5.6 deficiencies per inspection compared with California’s average of 4.65. The severity profile is more favorable: none of those citations were critical or serious. All 28 were moderate, compared with California’s averages of 0.4 critical and 1.0 serious per facility. No fines or enforcement actions appear in the record. The most common citation areas involved Resident Rights and Quality of Life and Care.
The facility’s occupancy rate is 77%, slightly above California’s average of 72.8%. The broader Franciscan Hospitaller organization operates transitional housing and community support services from the same campus.
New Bethany is best suited for residents seeking skilled nursing or memory care in a faith-based, nonprofit setting in Merced County. It is oriented toward longer-term placements where staffing consistency and a clean severity record are primary considerations.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
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.












