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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. 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.
Greenhaven Estates
SC
AL
MC
Sacramento (Southwestern Sacramento)
105
Facility 105
CA AVG 103
Rank #677 / 1,645
No
51
Facility 51
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,323 / 2,057
95
48
Facility 48
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,342 / 1,387
44
Facility 44
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,431 / 1,433
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 13
Rank #565 / 1,507
46.7%
Facility 46.7%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1,363 / 1,452
Fc Ranger Ops Greenhaven Estates And Tarantino Sr. Lvg
Magnolia Court
SC
IL
Vacaville
146
Facility 146
CA AVG 103
Rank #383 / 1,645
No
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 58
Rank #2,026 / 2,057
55
33
Facility 33
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,274 / 1,387
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,340 / 1,433
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 13
Rank #843 / 1,507
63.0%
Facility 63.0%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1,138 / 1,452
Fsl Magnolia Court LLC And Fields Senior Living LLC
Roseleaf Oroville
SC
AL
HOS
MC
PC
RC
Oroville
60
Facility 60
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,064 / 1,645
No
80
Facility 80
CA AVG 58
Rank #416 / 2,057
113
78
Facility 78
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,374 / 1,387
36
Facility 36
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,429 / 1,433
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,020 / 1,507
38.3%
Facility 38.3%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1,416 / 1,452
Golden Roseleaf Oroville Opco LLC
Discovery Commons Raincross
SC
AL
MC
Riverside
120
Facility 120
CA AVG 103
Rank #559 / 1,645
No
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 58
Rank #2,042 / 2,057
15
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 13
Rank #845 / 1,387
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #724 / 1,433
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #927 / 1,507
56.7%
Facility 56.7%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1,235 / 1,452
-
Leisure Garden Senior Assisted Living Facility
SC
AL
RESC
West Lancaster
157
Facility 157
CA AVG 103
Rank #313 / 1,645
No
80
Facility 80
CA AVG 58
Rank #416 / 2,057
113
84
Facility 84
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,375 / 1,387
14
Facility 14
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,353 / 1,433
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,020 / 1,507
80.3%
Facility 80.3%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #668 / 1,452
-
Sherwood Forest (Northridge)
SC
AL
RESC
Northridge
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,318 / 1,645
Yes
23
Facility 23
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,810 / 2,057
4-
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,322 / 1,507
50.0%
Facility 50.0%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1,306 / 1,452
Sweet Home Senior Living Inc
A Kind Heart Senior Care
SC
AL
RESC
Granada Hills
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,318 / 1,645
No
37
Facility 37
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,603 / 2,057
3-
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
-
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1 / 1,452
-
Gold Country Assisted Living
SC
AL
NH
SNF
Placerville
46
Facility 46
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,169 / 1,645
No
31
Facility 31
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,713 / 2,057
9
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #651 / 1,387
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
-
82.6%
Facility 82.6%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #614 / 1,452
-
Sunlit Gardens Assisted Living
SC
AL
MC
Alta Loma
172
Facility 172
CA AVG 103
Rank #251 / 1,645
Yes
52
Facility 52
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,305 / 2,057
2
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #210 / 1,387
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
--Sunlit Gardens, LLC
City Creek Assisted Living
SC
AL
Sacramento
121
Facility 121
CA AVG 103
Rank #551 / 1,645
No
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,923 / 2,057
85
53
Facility 53
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,350 / 1,387
27
Facility 27
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,422 / 1,433
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,129 / 1,507
92.6%
Facility 92.6%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #279 / 1,452
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Overview of Antelope Valley Care Center

Live a worry-free retirement with the idyllic senior living community of Antelope Valley Care Center set in charming Lancaster, CA, focusing on skilled nursing and rehabilitation. With its dedication to improving seniors’ well-being, the community provides a team of kind and well-trained professionals to care for their needs. Cozy and elegant accommodations are also available to ensure seniors’ comfort and convenience.

The community also offers social services to guide residents with their other needs. Moreover, fun activities and enriching events accompany residents as they try out new things and lead meaningful lives. Antelope Valley Care Center is ideally situated near local amenities and healthcare providers, giving residents easy access to their necessities and desires.

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Overview of Height Street Skilled Care

Set amidst the serene neighborhood of Bakersfield, CA, Height Street Skilled Care is a peaceful senior living community designed to cater to residents who are recovering from illness or hospitalization. The community provides residents a safe healing environment with access to an array of services, including skilled nursing, short-term rehabilitation and long term care. A compassionate and reliable care and security team is always available to make sure residents are comfortable and secure as they go through their recovery process.

At Height Street Skilled Care, they only employ highly-trusted and skilled employees to make sure residents are provided with excellent services. Residents’ wishes and preferences are also carefully considered when creating their care plans to ensure their usual interests and routines are incorporated into their recovery journey. With extensive services and a home-like atmosphere, residents are guaranteed to enjoy a speedy recovery.

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Overview of Country Club Manor

Located in the heart of Sacramento, California, Country Club Manor stands as a welcoming sanctuary for seniors seeking a unique blend of independence and community support. With a dedicated focus on personalized care, this senior living community ensures a vibrant lifestyle for its residents. Amidst its home-like environment, Country Club Manor offers various private and shared assisted living accommodations. Residents relish the freedom of independent living while delighting in meticulously planned social activities and delightful meals. Attentive staff members handle housekeeping and home maintenance, allowing residents to cherish their moments as they desire.

The experienced caregivers at Country Club Manor extend personal assistance for daily living activities, treating each resident like family. With 24-hour staffing, residents receive compassionate and expert care, addressing their physical, mental, and social needs. Conveniently located near parks, shopping centers, churches, and medical facilities, Country Club Manor provides a tranquil haven for residents to thrive. This nurturing community fosters a strong sense of belonging and overall well-being. Country Club Manor isn’t just a place to live; it’s a place to connect, engage, and receive exceptional care. Explore the enriching lifestyle awaiting you by visiting our community.

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Overview of Greenhaven Estates

Greenhaven Estates has been part of Sacramento’s Southwestern neighborhood for 26 years, running 105 beds across assisted living and memory care. Occupancy sits at 47%, just under half the beds filled. Fc Ranger Ops Greenhaven Estates and Tarantino Sr Lvg operate the community, with Arlene Moreno as administrator. The Walk Score comes in at 51, moderately walkable, enough for some errands on foot without ditching the car entirely.

Day-to-day, residents get 24-hour care assistance and structured health and wellness programming. Meals run resort-style rather than a standard cafeteria setup, and there’s an organized activities calendar built to keep residents socially engaged rather than isolated in their rooms. On the regulatory side, inspections here have tended to center on four recurring areas: medication management, staffing and staff credentials, environmental and hazardous-materials safety, and housekeeping and upkeep.

Greenhaven Estates reads as an established, mid-to-large community offering both assisted living and memory care, currently running well under full capacity. For families weighing size and service range against actual current occupancy, that gap between capacity and current census is worth factoring into the picture alongside everything else confirmed here.

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Overview of Magnolia Court

Magnolia Court is a 146-bed assisted living and memory care community operated by Fields Senior Living at 1111 Ulatis Dr in Vacaville, California. Licensed by the California Department of Social Services since May 2019, the community has been operating for seven years in Solano County.

Five years of California DSS inspection data show 18 citations, 80 percent above the state average of 10, across 55 oversight visits, 33 of which were complaint-driven. Complaints totaled 30 over the period, more than double California’s average. The composite inspection score is below the state benchmark of 70. When formally inspected, citations per inspection ran 91 percent below California’s average, a pattern consistent with complaint activity driving the bulk of oversight rather than routine surveys producing findings.

The community offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care for Vacaville residents.

Oriented toward assisted living and memory care residents in Solano County, Magnolia Court is for those seeking a larger community setting in Vacaville.

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Overview of Roseleaf Oroville

Operated by Golden Roseleaf Oroville Opco LLC under administrator Grace Hawkins, Roseleaf Oroville is a 60-bed assisted living and memory care community. Located at 1900 20th Street in Oroville, California, the community licensed since 2021 serves residents in Butte County with assisted living, memory care, respite care, and hospice and palliative care.

The inspection record is well below California’s average. Since 2021, the facility has totaled 62 citations, 520 percent above California’s average of 10, alongside 67 complaints compared to a state average of 14. Citations per routine inspection run 0.5 against a 3.3 California average, indicating standard inspections haven’t been the citation driver; the volume stems from complaint-related visits, which at 78 are 500 percent above state average. No serious citations exist. The latest inspection was May 2026.

Hospice and palliative care alongside standard assisted living and memory care are among the amenities. They’re a meaningful distinction for families navigating end-of-life planning in Butte County.

Roseleaf Oroville is geared toward assisted living, memory care, and hospice services in Oroville. Its central location and multi-care offering serve residents across the northern Sacramento Valley.

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Overview of Discovery Commons Raincross

With a Military Veterans Program, Discovery Commons Raincross is a 120-bed assisted living and memory care community in Riverside, California. It provides 24-hour staffing alongside its core assisted living and SHINE® Memory Care programs. Under administrator Mary McClure, the facility has been licensed in Riverside County as a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly since February 2020 and is operated by Integral Senior Living.

As a California RCFE, inspections are conducted not through CMS but by the Department of Social Services. The facility since 2021 has totaled 5 citations against a California average of 10, and 8 complaints versus a statewide norm of 14. No fines are on record, with an overall score of 77 out of 100 against California’s benchmark of 70.

Beautiful outdoor spaces, a bistro and café, a private dining room for special occasions, and preventive health screenings and education are among the amenities. The dining program features chef-prepared, restaurant-style meals using fresh and seasonal ingredients.

The facility fits Riverside County older adults who require assisted living or memory care in a community that has maintained a clean regulatory record since opening, including residents served through the SHINE® and Military Veterans programs.

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Overview of Leisure Garden Senior Assisted Living Facility

Leisure Garden Senior Assisted Living Facility is a 157-bed assisted living and memory care community operated by Maxicare Senior Home, LLC at 44523 15th Street West in Lancaster, California. Licensed by the California Department of Social Services in December 2020, the community is situated within walking distance of Lancaster’s city center in Los Angeles County.

Five years of California DSS data show 49 citations and 79 complaints, 390 percent and 464 percent above the respective state averages, across 113 oversight visits, 84 of which were driven by complaint. The composite inspection score is below the state benchmark of 70. Families seeking additional detail can review the full inspection record on the Inspection Reports page.

Assisted living, memory care, and respite care, with full board meals, nutritional counseling, housekeeping, laundry, and a garden for resident use are among the offerings.

The community is built for assisted living and memory care residents in the Antelope Valley area of Los Angeles County. Families who need more details can review the full inspection record on the Inspection Reports page.

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Overview of Sherwood Forest (northridge)

Set in the neighborhood of Northridge, CA, Sherwood Forest (Northridge) is a dependable senior living community designed to provide a comfortable living environment for residents in need of assisted living services. The community commits itself to elevating its residents’ quality of life through comprehensive care services, including assistance with daily living activities, incontinence care, and access to home health nurses and PTs. Comfortable living spaces are guaranteed with beautifully designed accommodations with easy access to main services and amenities.

Focused on enriching its residents’ lives, the community provides plenty of opportunities for recreation and socialization through an array of interesting and meaningful activities. The community also makes sure residents have the energy to live fully by offering nutritious, delicious meals and snacks daily. An array of convenient amenities, such as beautiful lounging areas, religious services, and doctor supervised home visits are offered to make residents’ lives more convenient.

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A Kind Heart Senior Care

10541 Debra Ave, Granada Hills, CA 91344
Overview of A Kind Heart Senior Care

A Kind Heart Senior Care is an outstanding assisted living community in Grandea Hills, CA, that offers personal care. Promoting a home-like atmosphere, the community strives to provide older adults with a place to spend their golden years comfortably. Housekeeping, medication management, and a 3:1 caregiver ratio are also available to meet residents’ unique needs. With personalized care options, the community collaborates with older adults to craft care plans that best match their needs.

Learning programs, social events, and recreational activities are conducted for residents to freely interact with their surroundings. Cozy communal spaces and clean surroundings are provided for residents’ relaxation. Conveniently located along the roads of Grandea Hills, the community ensures accessibility. As one of the trusted choices for senior living in California, this assisted living community provides high-quality services tailored to older adults’ preferences.

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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.