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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. 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. 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.
Savant of Tarzana
SC
AL
MC
Tarzana
176B+No 74 776033 63.6% -Summit Tarzana Operations, LLC-
Rosecrans Villa Residential Care
SC
AL
RESC
Hawthorne
135A-No 50 2818-19--Rosecrans Villa, Inc-
Marbella Visalia
SC
AL
MC
Caldwell Visalia
72D-Yes-39242027 76.4% -Visalia Ventures, LLC And Integral Senior Liv Mgmt LLC-
Marin Terrace
SC
AL
HOS
MC
RC
Mill Valley
49D-No 87 2616186--Marin Terrace LLC-
Delta Shores Assisted Living
SC
AL
HOS
MC
RC
Antioch
90CNo 76 331613 94.4% -Sst Senior Care, LLC And Lake Shasta LLC-
Heritage Residential Care
SC
AL
HOS
RESC
San Mateo (Beresford Park)
12?No 95 1--1 83.3% -Almacare IncPrivate / Shared Rooms
OakView Health Center
SC
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Thousand Oaks (Mountclef Village)
63?No 20 104218 79.4% A+Oakview Hc LLCPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms
Baywood Court
SC
AL
HOS
IL
NH
SNF
Castro Valley
72?No 25 71-35 72.2% A+Baywood Court-
The Terraces at San Joaquin Gardens a CCRC
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Fresno
652?Yes 57 204232 57.2% A+Humangood & Humangood Norcal & Humangood Fresno-
Creekview Assisted Living
SC
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Pleasanton
136?No 47 93-28 52.2% A+--
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Overview of Savant of Tarzana

Savant of Tarzana offers assisted living and memory care in Tarzana, CA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps a private apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Savant of Tarzana may be a good fit for a resident whose needs may grow over time, since assisted living and memory care allow a change in care level without leaving the community or starting over socially. The community has 176 beds, placing it in a larger setting with more residents, staff, and usually more programming. The starting price is $3,600, giving families a base figure for initial budgeting.

Chef-prepared meals with evolving menu options are available, and special diets can accommodate residents with dietary requirements. Walking paths and gardening spaces provide outdoor areas for walks and gardening, while a salon, fitness classes, fitness center, movie theater, and music lounge offer on-site options for grooming, exercise, and entertainment. Scheduled transportation is also available for planned trips.

A Walk Score of 74 places the area in the very walkable band, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Narine Mertkhanyan serves as the administrator, and Summit Tarzana Operations operates the community.

Starting Price $3,600/Month

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Overview of Rosecrans Villa Residential Care

Rosecrans Villa Residential Care provides assisted living and residential care in Hawthorne, California. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks while a resident lives in the community, and residential care includes room and board. With both care types available, Rosecrans Villa Residential Care may be a good fit for someone who needs daily living support in a residential setting.

The home has 135 beds. Shared rooms can suit a resident who wants a companion, while private rooms provide a single living space. Medicaid is accepted, which matters when a family’s savings may not cover a long stay.

Sandra Lopez serves as administrator, and Rosecrans Villa operates the community. A Walk Score of 50 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach certain nearby destinations independently. Residents have access to a pool, private garden and smoking patio, along with scheduled bingo, casino nights, movie nights and coffee socials; 24 hour awake staff remain on duty overnight as well as during the day.

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Overview of Marbella Visalia

Marbella Visalia is an assisted living and memory care community in Visalia, CA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while allowing a resident to keep their own living space.

Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Offering both care types can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time, since changing care levels does not require leaving the community.

The community has 72 beds and is administered by Vivian Villegas, with Visalia Ventures and Integral Senior Liv Mgmt operating Marbella Visalia. Professional salon and barber services allow residents to receive grooming on site, while transportation services support access to rides for activities and appointments. Pets are allowed.

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Marin Terrace

297 Miller Avenue, Mill Valley, CA 94941
Overview of Marin Terrace

Marin Terrace provides assisted living, hospice care, memory care, and respite care in Mill Valley, CA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for residents at risk of wandering.

Hospice care supports residents receiving end-of-life care, and respite care provides a short stay for someone whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. Marin Terrace may be a good fit for a family seeking memory care in a supervised setting or short-term support while a primary caregiver is away.

With 49 beds, Marin Terrace is a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know each other. A Walk Score of 87 / 100 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently; Kathleen Devera serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Delta Shores Assisted Living

Delta Shores Assisted Living provides assisted living, hospice care, memory care, and respite care in Antioch, CA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks and medication reminders. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, while hospice care focuses on comfort and end of life needs. Respite care provides a short stay for a family caregiver who needs to travel or recover.

The range of care types may suit a resident whose needs change over time, including someone who may later need memory care, hospice care, or short term respite within the same community. Delta Shores Assisted Living has 90 beds and 94% occupancy, so most beds are filled and availability may change. Jared Pickard serves as administrator, and Sst Senior Care and Lake Shasta operates the community.

A salon gives residents access to grooming services within the community, and fitness classes provide scheduled exercise activities. Family style dining with restaurant style service creates a shared meal setting, while rehabilitation services give residents access to therapy through the community. Religious services are also available as part of the community’s activities. A Walk Score of 76 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

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Overview of Heritage Residential Care

Heritage Residential Care is a devoted, family-owned network of care homes driven by the mission of providing exceptional care to the seniors within our community. Founded initially in 1988 by two distinguished physicians, the core purpose of Heritage Residential Care has remained unwavering: to realize their vision of delivering high-quality senior care within a homely environment. With the option of choosing from four well-situated facilities in the serene neighborhoods of San Mateo and Millbrae, California, seniors can confidently explore and select the perfect residence that offers a genuine sense of belonging and comfort. Peace of mind for the seniors and their families remains the foremost priority here.

Heritage Residential Care takes immense pride in assuring seniors and their families that their loved ones are in the best of hands. Under their care and guidance, independence in daily activities is actively encouraged. When seniors face this crucial crossroads in decision-making, Heritage Residential Care stands as a beacon of ease and reassurance, offering a secure and cost-effective alternative to other, more expensive care options. At Heritage Residential Care, their highly knowledgeable staff and caregivers have extended exceptional senior care to numerous individuals in the welcoming communities of Millbrae and San Mateo, California. Their facilities, accommodating 6-bed and 12-bed homes, are thoughtfully placed in tranquil and peaceful neighborhoods, ensuring a serene environment for the residents.

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Overview of OakView Health Center

OakView Health Center provides assisted living, memory care, and nursing home care, including skilled nursing, in Thousand Oaks, CA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident keeps a private or semi-private room; memory care provides a secured setting with supervision; and skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care around the clock. The combination of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time and who may be able to remain in the same community as care requirements change.

Located in the Mountclef Village neighborhood, OakView Health Center has 63 beds. Private rooms provide an individual living space, while semi-private rooms accommodate shared living. Rehabilitation services are available for residents who need therapy as part of their care, and restaurant-style dining gives residents meals served in a dining setting rather than a standard cafeteria format.

Medicare and private pay are accepted. Medicare is generally used for short-term skilled care after a qualifying hospital stay, while private pay means the family or resident pays directly for care. James Mackay serves as administrator, and Oakview Hc operates the community. Total nurse staffing is 5h 42m per resident per day, representing the nursing time allocated to each resident daily.

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Baywood Court

21966 Dolores Street, Castro Valley, CA 94546
Overview of Baywood Court

Baywood Court in Castro Valley, California, provides independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, hospice care, and short-term respite stays. Operating since 1990, the community allows residents to transition between levels of care as their personal needs change over time. Assisted living options include assistance with daily routines, while hospice care offers comfort-focused support during end-of-life care. Respite stays accommodate individuals requiring temporary coverage during a regular caregiver’s absence.

Managed by administrator Manjot Kaur, the 72-bed property records an average of 5 hours and 25 minutes of direct nursing time per resident daily. Rehabilitation therapies take place at the Rehab Therapy Center. Outdoor amenities include flower and vegetable gardens alongside landscaped walking paths, with a swimming pool and hot tub available on campus.

Additional services feature restaurant-style dining with fresh ingredients, local transportation, Medicare coverage for qualifying stays, and private payment options.

Older adults seeking multi-level care or short-term relief options can reach out to Baywood Court to ask about room availability, schedule a campus visit, or review financial plans.

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Overview of The Terraces at San Joaquin Gardens a CCRC

The Terraces at San Joaquin Gardens has been a pioneer in making residents feel welcomed and comfortable for its independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing residents. Seniors live a vibrant lifestyle where they can pursue individual goals and needs with additional support. The Terraces is a safe and secure continuing retirement community that ensures seniors and their families the best senior care.

The Terraces at San Joaquin Gardens maintain an active lifestyle for its residents to take advantage of– a dining experience that provides delicious meals created by an executive chef, wellness programs planned for those who want to stay active with social, intellectual, and cultural opportunities found in their yoga and dance classes. 

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Overview of Creekview Assisted Living

Creekview Assisted Living in Pleasanton, CA, provides assisted living, memory care, nursing home care, and skilled nursing. Assisted living supports daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication management while residents remain in their own living space. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, while skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Having several care levels can suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since moving to more intensive support can happen within the same community. Respite care is also available for a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. Rehabilitation services provide structured therapy during recovery or ongoing support, which may help a loved one who needs more than routine assistance.

The community has 136 beds. Total nurse staffing is 5 hours and 23 minutes per resident each day, meaning that amount of nursing staff time is allocated to each resident daily. Medicare and private pay are accepted, with Medicare applying to short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence. Patrick D. Mcelroy administers the community, and Creekview Hc operates it. A Walk Score of 47 places the area in a car dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride.

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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.