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Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 2,083 senior communities communities in California using California Department 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: 57/ 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: 104The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in California. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.

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 IncStudio / 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 LLCPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms
Spring Lake Village
SC
NH
AL
IL
MC
Santa Rosa (Melita)
679
Facility 679
CA AVG 104
Rank #8 / 1648
No
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
0A+Front Porch Communities And Services1 Bed / 2 Bed
Mission Commons – A Provincial Senior Living Community
SC
NH
IL
Redlands (Live Oak Canyon)
-
Facility -
CA AVG 104
Rank #1287 / 1648
Yes
54
Facility 54
CA AVG 57
Rank #1240 / 2087
-----0--Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
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, IncorporatedStudio
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 HousingStudio / 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. Partner1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
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
27
Facility 27
CA AVG 13
Rank #184 / 1494
69.3% -Ccw La Jolla LLC, Cc La Jolla LLC, And Classic Res MgmtSuite / Penthouse / 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 Services1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
Highland Palms Healthcare Center
SC
NH
SNF
Highland (Cypress)
99
Facility 99
CA AVG 104
Rank #726 / 1648
No
57
Facility 57
CA AVG 57
Rank #1155 / 2087
-9--
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 13
Rank #534 / 1494
91.1% A+-Private Rooms
Canterbury Woods
SC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Pacific Grove
190
Facility 190
CA AVG 104
Rank #180 / 1648
No
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 Services1 Bed / 2 Bed
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
83-
31
Facility 31
CA AVG 13
Rank #123 / 1494
84.8% A+Front Porch Communities And Services-
Pine Creek Care Center
SC
MC
NH
SNF
Roseville (Cirby Side)
99
Facility 99
CA AVG 104
Rank #726 / 1648
No
48
Facility 48
CA AVG 57
Rank #1390 / 2087
-6--
15
Facility 15
CA AVG 13
Rank #492 / 1494
96.0% B---
Summerfield Healthcare Center
SC
NH
SNF
Santa Rosa
70
Facility 70
CA AVG 104
Rank #997 / 1648
No
49
Facility 49
CA AVG 57
Rank #1368 / 2087
-6--- 75.3% A--
Ventura Post Acute
SC
HOS
NH
SNF
Ventura
71
Facility 71
CA AVG 104
Rank #994 / 1648
No
65
Facility 65
CA AVG 57
Rank #887 / 2087
-7--
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 13
Rank #812 / 1494
92.0% --Private / Shared Rooms
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Eben Haven

30792 Stone Creek Ct, Menifee, CA 92584
Overview of Eben Haven

Experience extraordinary senior living with Eben Haven, situated in Menifee, CA, providing top-quality assisted living and residential care services. The community is committed to delivering high-quality care for its residents, serving them with dignity, respect, and compassion. Spacious and convenient accommodations with varying floor plans are available for residents based on their preferences. Having a dedicated team, residents can receive the utmost care and attention they deserve.

Offering above-and-beyond amenities and services, residents can enjoy delicious and nutritious meals based on dietary needs, along with medication management, housekeeping and laundry service, and assistance with daily activities. Explore its amazing common spaces and meet new companions along the way. Eben Haven strives to create a home-like environment for seniors to make their golden years memorable.

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Norma J’s Home for the Elderly

142 W Columbia Rd, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
Overview of Norma J’s Home for the Elderly

Norma J’s Home for the Elderly is a dedicated community set in the harmonious neighborhood of Thousand Oaks, CA, offering assisted living. With a compassionate and well-trained team available 24/7, residents can keep their peace of mind and receive the highest quality of care tailored to their personal needs. The community also ensures residents enjoy maintenance-free living with assistance with daily activities, housekeeping, and laundry.

To promote social interactions and an active lifestyle, a thoughtfully curated calendar of fun recreational activities and enriching programs is conducted. Three delicious and well-balanced meals, alongside delightful snacks, are also served to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Beauty-related services and scheduled transportation are also provided for convenience and safety. Residents will surely enjoy a blissful retirement amidst the community’s vibrant and welcoming environment.

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Overview of Brighton Assisted Living

Brighton Assisted Living, located in Roseville CA, is a close-knit senior living facility offering assisted living services and amenities to its residents. This intimate board and care home offers spacious bedrooms and common areas for socialization and activities, ensuring that the residents stay physically and mentally active and stimulated. As part of the care they provide, the residents receive 24/7 supervision, medication management, as well as staff availability for assistance with daily living activities as needed.

Additionally, the residents are also provided regular meals and snacks, prepared with consideration to their dietary needs and restrictions. The facility also helps in coordinating with healthcare providers, to ensure that the residents receive the proper quality healthcare services they need that complements the support they provide.

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Honors Way Care Home

26818 Honors Way, Moreno Valley, CA 92555
Overview of Honors Way Care Home

Make every moment count at Honor Way Care Home, a blissful community in Moreno Valley, CA, offering assisted living. A kind and well-trained team provides the highest quality of care 24/7, ensuring residents’ comfort and safety. This 6-bed community strives to maintain residents’ independence, promoting an intimate and nurturing environment for their peace of mind.

Residents will not run out of things to do with a jam-packed calendar of fun recreational activities and engaging programs. Delicious and healthy meals are also served to meet residents’ nutritional needs and preferences. The community also provides medication management and transportation arrangements for residents’ convenience and safety. Residents are guaranteed the finest retirement experience with the community’s top-notch services and friendly setting.

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Overview of Aspen Grove Home Care

Aspen Grove Home Care is an excellent community in Redlands, CA, dedicated to offering comprehensive assisted living services to residents. Their kind and compassionate team of caregivers is always available to support residents with their daily living activities in the comfort of their bright and spacious accommodations. Conveniences like regular housekeeping services are also available to free residents from tedious chores while ensuring their living environment remains clean and clutter-free.

Here, residents are given tailored care plans and focused attention to ensure their needs are met with appropriate care and in a timely manner. Fresh and home-cooked meals are also served daily to make sure residents are always energized and nourished to maintain their well-being. At Aspen Grove Home Care, residents are treated like family in a residential-like environment that provides them with tailored and nurturing care.

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Overview of Bayberry Skilled Nursing & Healthcare Center

Receive exceptional care from Bayberry Skilled Nursing & Healthcare Center, a distinguished community in Concord, CA, that offers a wide range of care options. These include long-term restorative care, short-term rehabilitation, dementia care, respite care, cardiac care, orthopedic care, wound care, stroke recovery care, and therapy. A compassionate and highly trained team strives to meet residents’ unique needs 24/7 for comfort and convenience.

Aside from their healthcare needs, a well-thought-out calendar of engaging activities and exciting events is also conducted so residents can live actively and remain socially engaged. Physical, occupational, and speech therapy are provided to improve residents’ living experiences. Here, mealtimes not only meet dietary needs but also promote social interactions with delightful and well-balanced meals that satisfy dietary needs and preferences. The community strives to enhance residents’ conditions, allowing them to jump back into their lives without worries.

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Overview of Belmont Healthcare Center

Belmont Healthcare Center is a 74-bed nursing home in Belmont, CA, offering skilled nursing and rehabilitation. The community ensures older adults are treated well during their stay, especially with its small-town setting. Exceptional services, including 24-hour care, well-balanced meals, and recreational programs, are also provided to improve residents’ quality of life. Through individualized care plans, residents receive exceptional care tailored to their unique needs and habits.

Light physical exercises, games, and social events provide residents with more opportunities for residents to try out new things and create meaningful moments. Accessible hallways and spacious living areas also ensure residents can rest and move around safely. Set near Hidden Canyon Park, walking trails, and beautiful bays in Belmont, the community guarantees a stress-free retirement. This nursing home is committed to helping older adults thrive in retirement, making it a great choice for senior living in California.

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Overview of Valley Royale Care I

Valley Royale Care is a blissful retreat set in the quiet neighborhood of Fleetwood Drive in Modesto, California, that offers assisted living. Committed to improving residents’ well-being, the community strives to assist up to six residents with a compassionate and highly trained team. With its intimate and quaint setting, the community ensures each resident receives the utmost care and assistance tailored to their needs and preferences for a worry-free retirement.

The community also provides dementia care and hospice care, alongside companionship, to support residents in every step of their journey. With its all-inclusive care, residents can rest assured of keeping their peace of mind and age gracefully, knowing their needs are well-cared for. Meals, housekeeping, laundry, and medication management are handled by the community to provide residents with more time to do the things they love.

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Meadowlark Gardens I

5912 Midiron Circle, Huntington Beach, CA 92649
Overview of Meadowlark Gardens I

Peacefully nestled near serene parks like Gibbs Park and Meadowlark Golf Club in Midiron Cir, Huntington Beach, CA, Meadowlark Gardens I is an exceptional community that offers assisted living, respite care, and hospice care. Here, residents receive top-notch care and assistance with a respectful and highly skilled team attending to their needs 24/7. The community also strives to promote a bright and friendly environment for residents to adapt to their surroundings easily.

Providing care since 1996, the community promises the finest quality of care and support that residents need to live comfortably. Here, residents are served healthy and delicious meals that cater to dietary needs and preferences. The community is great for those who need assistance to live their golden years comfortably and safely with its dedicated care and specially designed amenities.

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Overview of Oak Tree Lodge of Mt. San Antonio Gardens

Oak Tree Lodge, located inside Mt San Antonio Gardens’ campus in Pomona, CA, is a senior living community that offers assisted living services to its residents. Their accommodations feature attractive studio apartments, each with a private bath. Additionally, the homes are enhanced by welcoming common areas and courtyards with blossoming flowers and shady trees. At Oak Tree Lounge, residents are provided round-the-clock staff availability for assistance as needed. This includes escorting or mobility assistance, as well as assistance with regular daily activities.

The campus features a number of amenities. The picturesque grounds and raised garden beds, provides areas for meditation or relaxation, and the three meals provided daily and are prepared to accommodate personal taste and dietary requirements. Life enrichment activities are also available for residents to participate in, and are designed around shared interests of the residents.

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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.