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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. 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. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home. 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.
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.
Summerset Lincoln Assisted Living and
SC
AL
IL
MC
RC
-132CYes 82 4637129--Lincoln Summerset Almc LLC And Care Senior Management-
American River Center
SC
HOS
NH
RC
SNF
Carmichael
99ANo 60 ---- 97.6% --Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Vi at Palo Alto
SC
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Palo Alto
876?No 80 2410-21 73.1% -Cc Palo Alto LLC And Classic Res. Mgmt. Ltd. Partner1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
Webster House
SC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Palo Alto (Crescent Park)
54?Yes 90 7--11 90.7% -Front Porch Communities And Services1 Bed / 2 Bed
Foothill Heights Care Center
SC
ADC
AL
NH
RC
SNF
Pasadena (North Central)
49B-No 69 17--- 90.6% A+--
Pomona Vista Care Center
SC
NH
SNF
Pomona
59C-No 91 16--55 88.1% A+--
Windsor Care Center of Sacramento
SC
NH
Sacramento (North Sacramento)
128B+No 60 15--28 97.7% ---
Mid-Wilshire Health Care Center
SC
NH
SNF
Los Angeles (Westlake)
80C-No 96 12--56 90.3% A+--
The Carlotta
SC
MC
NH
SNF
Palm Desert
250A+No 14 138-3-A+--
Harmony Home Care
SC
HC
RC
Walnut Creek
22C+No 61 92117 68.2% -Jvtcm Care, LLCPrivate Room / Semi-Private Room
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Overview of Summerset Lincoln Assisted Living And

The license at Summerset Lincoln Assisted Living And in California lists independent living, memory care, respite care, and assisted living. With those levels together, someone whose needs grow can move to more care and stay in the same community.

Assisted living steps in on daily tasks like dressing, bathing, and medication, and the resident’s living space remains their own. Independent living is private, with community services and none of the daily care. Memory care wraps supervision and a secured setting around someone for whom wandering is a risk.

Respite care means a brief stay while a family caregiver travels or recovers, and the resident’s place at home is waiting when it ends. The Walk Score here is 82, which is very walkable, so most errands won’t need a car.

A fitness center, salon, bistro, and ice cream parlor are among the listed amenities, and scheduled transportation handles rides, with pets permitted too. The community has 132 beds, and Lincoln Summerst ALMC LLC and Care Senior Management operate it, with Megan Gallagher as administrator. Rehabilitation services and the Adaptive Care program are part of the support on hand.

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Overview of American River Center

American River Center is an award-winning nursing home in Carmichael, CA, offering skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and hemodialysis. Promoting a warm and welcoming environment, the community ensures older adults can feel at ease during their stay. 24-hour care, recreational activities, and therapies are also offered to improve residents’ quality of life. The community also strives to meet residents’ needs and preferences through individualized care plans.

Light exercises, social events, and a variety of recreational activities provide residents with more opportunities to explore and have fun. State-of-the-art rehabilitation gym and cozy gathering areas are also dedicated to residents’ wellness and relaxation. Residents also experience a laid-back retirement, as it is peacefully nestled in the serene residential area of Carmichael. This nursing home is a great choice for senior living in California, as it has exceptional services and well-maintained amenities.

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Overview of VI at Palo Alto

Enjoy the picturesque scenery of Sand Hill Road, Palo Alto, CA, with the astounding senior living community of VI at Palo Alto offering assisted living, independent living, memory care, and skilled nursing. The community features cozy and purposely built residences in variations of one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and three-bedroom floor plans, ensuring relaxation and security at its finest. A kind and highly trained team lends extra hands for seniors to live their golden years doing what they love.

With the seniors’ well-being in mind, the community conducts engaging activities and enjoyable programs to ensure they maintain an active and happy lifestyle. Have an unforgettable dining experience with delectable and healthy meals catering to nutritional needs and preferences. VI at Palo Alto is a safe place for seniors seeking solace in their golden years with its serene spaces and friendly community guiding you every step of the way.

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Overview of Webster House

One of Palo Alto’s premier communities, Webster House creates a fulfilling intellectual diversity that seniors can immerse themselves in at the heart of Silicon Valley. From vibrant urban living to an engaged retirement experience, the tightly-knit home is a place for endless opportunities that await discovery for independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing residents. Through its personalized care approach to senior care, residents will find a lifestyle that suits their needs and satisfies holistic wellness.

As a Front Porch Community, Webster House offers a forward-thinking Life Plan Advantage that encourages individuality and comfort supported by its well-trained professional care staff. From healthcare to delicious dining, residents can expect a range of comprehensive services that promote a lifestyle fulfilled by safety and convenience.

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Overview of Foothill Heights Care Center

Foothill Heights Care Center is a nursing home located in Pasadena, CA, providing rehabilitative and skilled nursing services, adult day and night care, as well as respite care. Part of these services include an array of therapy services, wound care and pain management, and psychiatric care. Their skilled nursing services provide their residents with 24/7 skilled nursing care, medication management, as well as assistance with daily living activities such as bathing and toileting, and dining and mobility or transfer assistance if needed.
Residents are well taken care of at Foothill Heights Care Center. Meals are provided and prepared with consideration to the residents diets, housekeeping and laundry services are regularly provided to ensure cleanliness and safety of everyone, and physically and mentally stimulating activities are regularly scheduled to boost the residents physical and mental health, helping them gain back their independence.

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Overview of Pomona Vista Care Center

Pomona Vista Care Center is a 59-bed skilled nursing facility located in Pomona, CA. They offer skilled nursing and rehabilitations services to help their patients and residents rest and recover, as well as regain their mobility and independence. Their skilled support staff consists of clinicians, therapists, and medical consultants who provide residents with 24/7 skilled nursing care, medication management, and pain management among other things.

The residents of Pomona Vista Care Center also have access to nutrition & hydration programs to ensure that they receive their dietary needs in order to stay healthy and improve their health conditions. They also provide diabetic management and education, as well as stroke rehabilitation.

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Overview of Windsor Care Center of Sacramento

Windsor Care Center of Sacramento is a nursing home in Sacramento, CA. Nursing home care provides ongoing nursing support and assistance with daily needs, while the center’s mental health rehabilitation focus serves adults with mental health issues in a secure, therapeutic setting. The setting may be a good fit for an adult who needs ongoing nursing support and mental health rehabilitation in a secure environment.

The community is in the North Sacramento neighborhood and has 128 beds. Its 98% occupancy means nearly all beds are currently in use. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families the option to use public benefits or pay directly. Suzanne Peck serves as director.

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Overview of Mid-Wilshire Health Care Center

Mid-Wilshire Health Care Center is a two-story nursing home and nursing care community at 676 S Bonnie Brae St in the Westlake neighborhood of Los Angeles. Best Health Services LLC owns and operates it. The building has been running for 56 years.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are all accepted. PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital is less than half a mile away.

There are 80 beds, with 72 currently occupied, putting occupancy at 81.6%. The average stay is 148 days, which puts this community firmly in short-to-medium-term territory rather than long-term placement. Nursing care totals 3 hours and 40 minutes per resident per day: 37 minutes from an RN, 23 minutes from an LPN or LVN, and 2 hours and 21 minutes from a nurse aide.

On the engagement side, a Residents Group and an Active Resident Council are both active and CMS-recognized, meeting regularly on care quality, facility policies, and daily life. Fitness and recreation programming is available.

The Walk Score is 96. That’s Walker’s Paradise territory, and in the Westlake area it’s genuine: the neighborhood is dense, transit-accessible, and walkable for visiting family or staff commuting by bus.

At 56 years of operating history, a sub-half-mile hospital, and Medicare and Medicaid acceptance, Mid-Wilshire has the structural basics for a short-stay rehabilitation or nursing care placement in central Los Angeles.

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The Carlotta

41-505 Carlotta Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92211
Overview of The Carlotta

The Carlotta provides skilled nursing and memory care services in Palm Desert, California. Structured memory care environments feature continuous supervision designed for residents prone to wandering. On-site recovery resources include a post-acute care program and a dedicated therapy gym where individuals complete rehabilitation without leaving the grounds.

Administrator John Brennan oversees facility operations. Residents have access to community spaces, including a fine-dining venue and an on-site movie theater for daily recreation. Payment arrangements accept Medicare coverage alongside private funding methods.

Families can reach out to The Carlotta to learn more about specific care offerings, ask about current bed space, or arrange a visit.

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Overview of Harmony Home Care

Harmony Home Care works two ways at once in Walnut Creek. Nonmedical help goes out to a client’s own house under the Aging in Place program, and the agency also runs a 22-bed community with private and semi-private rooms, for the person who wants a room to themselves and the one who would rather have company.

Hospital to Home covers the stretch after a discharge, when the medical part is finished and the practical part has barely started. An Assessment program comes first, sorting out what level of help a person actually needs rather than guessing at it.

Respite care handles short-term support when the family’s usual caregiver needs time away or time to recover. Some families use a stay as a trial run, testing whether a permanent arrangement would work while keeping the option to walk it back.

The walk score is 61, moderately walkable, so some errands work on foot from there. Victoria Lingbanan is the administrator, and Jvtcm Care operates the community.

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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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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.