
Compare Senior Communities around California
The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.
| GlenBrook Health Center | SC AL MC NH | Carlsbad | 95
Facility
95
CA AVG
103
Rank
#813 / 1657 | No |
57
Facility
57
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1157 / 2092 | 95
Facility
95
CA AVG
81
Rank
#108 / 1401 | 11 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
13
Rank
#324 / 1397 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1164 | 22
Facility
22
CA AVG
13
Rank
#313 / 1487 |
64.2%
Facility
64.2%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#1020 / 1368 | - | Glenbrook Hc LLC/Life Services LLC | - |
| The Fountains Skilled Nursing Care | SC HC NH | Yuba City | 80
Facility
80
CA AVG
103
Rank
#916 / 1657 | No |
55
Facility
55
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1215 / 2092 | 89
Facility
89
CA AVG
81
Rank
#461 / 1401 | 14 | 9 | 1 | 27
Facility
27
CA AVG
13
Rank
#183 / 1487 | 70.0% | - | United Com-Serve Fremont-Rideout Health Group | - |
| OakView Health Center | SC AL MC NH | Thousand Oaks (Mountclef Village) | 63
Facility
63
CA AVG
103
Rank
#1063 / 1657 | No |
20
Facility
20
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1846 / 2092 | 89
Facility
89
CA AVG
81
Rank
#461 / 1401 | 7 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
13
Rank
#529 / 1397 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
3
Rank
#600 / 1164 | 18
Facility
18
CA AVG
13
Rank
#428 / 1487 |
79.4%
Facility
79.4%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#608 / 1368 | A+ | Oakview Hc LLC | Private / Semi-Private Rooms |
| Reata Glen | SC AL IL MC NH | Mission Viejo | 840
Facility
840
CA AVG
103
Rank
#2 / 1657 | No |
2
Facility
2
CA AVG
57
Rank
#2044 / 2092 | 96
Facility
96
CA AVG
81
Rank
#1 / 1401 | 8 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1 / 1397 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1164 | 12
Facility
12
CA AVG
13
Rank
#569 / 1487 |
80.6%
Facility
80.6%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#584 / 1368 | B- | Reat Glen Orange County Ccrc | 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed |
| Ivy Park at La Palma | SC AL MC | La Palma | 80
Facility
80
CA AVG
103
Rank
#916 / 1657 | Yes |
61
Facility
61
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1013 / 2092 | 93
Facility
93
CA AVG
81
Rank
#242 / 1401 | 3 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1 / 1397 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
3
Rank
#413 / 1164 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1391 / 1487 |
87.5%
Facility
87.5%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#331 / 1368 | - | Transformer Opco LLC;Oakmont Management Group LLC | Studio / 1 Bed |
| Ivy Park at Claremont | SC AL MC | Claremont | 81
Facility
81
CA AVG
103
Rank
#913 / 1657 | Yes |
14
Facility
14
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1913 / 2092 | 90
Facility
90
CA AVG
81
Rank
#398 / 1401 | 7 | 5
Facility
5
CA AVG
13
Rank
#592 / 1397 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
3
Rank
#413 / 1164 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1391 / 1487 |
72.8%
Facility
72.8%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#779 / 1368 | - | Transformer Opco LLC;Oakmont Mangement Group LLC | Studio / 1 Bed |
| Oakmont of Brookside | SC AL MC | Stockton (Brookside) | 81
Facility
81
CA AVG
103
Rank
#913 / 1657 | Yes |
46
Facility
46
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1445 / 2092 | 67
Facility
67
CA AVG
81
Rank
#1156 / 1401 | 29 | 16
Facility
16
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1049 / 1397 | 8
Facility
8
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1015 / 1164 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1100 / 1487 |
96.3%
Facility
96.3%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#174 / 1368 | - | Oakmont Senior Living Of Brookside Opco, LLC And | Studio / Suite / 1 Bed |
| Oakmont Gardens | SC AL IL | Santa Rosa (Oakmont Village Association) | 79
Facility
79
CA AVG
103
Rank
#936 / 1657 | Yes |
34
Facility
34
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1663 / 2092 | 64
Facility
64
CA AVG
81
Rank
#1247 / 1401 | 24 | 15
Facility
15
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1024 / 1397 | 24
Facility
24
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1152 / 1164 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1100 / 1487 |
62.0%
Facility
62.0%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#1069 / 1368 | - | Ffi Oakmont Tenant LLC; Life Care Services LLC | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Cogir of Sonoma | SC AL IL | Sonoma (Oregon Street) | 82
Facility
82
CA AVG
103
Rank
#901 / 1657 | Yes |
74
Facility
74
CA AVG
57
Rank
#598 / 2092 | 87
Facility
87
CA AVG
81
Rank
#568 / 1401 | 10 | 3
Facility
3
CA AVG
13
Rank
#441 / 1397 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
3
Rank
#600 / 1164 | 7
Facility
7
CA AVG
13
Rank
#805 / 1487 |
34.1%
Facility
34.1%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#1342 / 1368 | A+ | Welltower Cogir Tenant; Cogir Management Usa | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| MorningStar Memory Care at San Tomas | SC MC | San Jose (West Valley) | 82
Facility
82
CA AVG
103
Rank
#901 / 1657 | Yes |
59
Facility
59
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1088 / 2092 | 71
Facility
71
CA AVG
81
Rank
#1079 / 1401 | 11 | 17
Facility
17
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1061 / 1397 | 7
Facility
7
CA AVG
3
Rank
#988 / 1164 | 3
Facility
3
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1210 / 1487 |
47.6%
Facility
47.6%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#1276 / 1368 | - | West Valley Mc,LLC; Oakmont Management Group LLC | Studio / Shared Studio |
| Silverado Thousand Oaks Memory Care Community | SC AL MC | Thousand Oaks (Warwick Avenue) | 82
Facility
82
CA AVG
103
Rank
#901 / 1657 | Yes |
72
Facility
72
CA AVG
57
Rank
#674 / 2092 | 62
Facility
62
CA AVG
81
Rank
#1271 / 1401 | 29 | 18
Facility
18
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1088 / 1397 | 14
Facility
14
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1107 / 1164 | 5
Facility
5
CA AVG
13
Rank
#988 / 1487 |
57.3%
Facility
57.3%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#1145 / 1368 | - | Silverado Thousand Oaks LLC;Silverado Sr. Lvng Mgmt | Private Rooms |
| Ivy Park at Alta Loma | SC AL MC | Rancho Cucamonga (Alta Loma) | 77
Facility
77
CA AVG
103
Rank
#948 / 1657 | Yes |
75
Facility
75
CA AVG
57
Rank
#563 / 2092 | 93
Facility
93
CA AVG
81
Rank
#242 / 1401 | 3 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
13
Rank
#324 / 1397 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
3
Rank
#413 / 1164 | 8
Facility
8
CA AVG
13
Rank
#738 / 1487 |
79.2%
Facility
79.2%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#614 / 1368 | A+ | Transformer Opco LLC;Oakmont Management Group LLC | Studio / 1 Bed |
| Villa Lorena Senior Living | SC AL IL MC | San Diego (Black Mountain Ranch Village) | 85
Facility
85
CA AVG
103
Rank
#884 / 1657 | No |
32
Facility
32
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1693 / 2092 | 73
Facility
73
CA AVG
81
Rank
#1022 / 1401 | 14 | 20
Facility
20
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1129 / 1397 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
3
Rank
#413 / 1164 | 9
Facility
9
CA AVG
13
Rank
#703 / 1487 |
72.9%
Facility
72.9%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#778 / 1368 | - | Santaluz Senior Partners,LP;Vlgp Inc(Gen. Partner) | - |
| Town & Country | SC AL IL MC NH | Santa Ana (East Memory Lane) | 328
Facility
328
CA AVG
103
Rank
#45 / 1657 | No |
67
Facility
67
CA AVG
57
Rank
#830 / 2092 | 64
Facility
64
CA AVG
81
Rank
#1247 / 1401 | 23 | 28
Facility
28
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1242 / 1397 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
3
Rank
#828 / 1164 | 50
Facility
50
CA AVG
13
Rank
#21 / 1487 |
32.9%
Facility
32.9%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#1355 / 1368 | A+ | Christian And Missionary Alliance | - |
| Sunrise of San Mateo | SC AL MC | San Mateo (Central San Mateo) | 85
Facility
85
CA AVG
103
Rank
#884 / 1657 | Yes |
88
Facility
88
CA AVG
57
Rank
#218 / 2092 | 88
Facility
88
CA AVG
81
Rank
#513 / 1401 | 8 | 3
Facility
3
CA AVG
13
Rank
#441 / 1397 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
3
Rank
#600 / 1164 | 25
Facility
25
CA AVG
13
Rank
#235 / 1487 |
78.8%
Facility
78.8%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#624 / 1368 | - | Szr San Mateo LLC; Sunrise Senior Living Mgt | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
Nestled in the sunny beach town of Huntington Beach, CA, Merrill Gardens at Huntington Beach offers a welcoming atmosphere for seniors seeking independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Residents can enjoy the classic beachy design, beautifully landscaped courtyards with BBQ areas, and spacious apartments equipped with modern amenities like washers and dryers. The community is conveniently located near shopping, dining, and outdoor activities, making it easy for seniors to embrace the vibrant Huntington Beach lifestyle.
Merrill Gardens provides a comfortable and supportive environment with a range of amenities and programs, including anytime dining, wellness programs, and scheduled transportation services. Residents can relax in inviting common areas, enjoy a movie in the theater, or unwind in the salon. With a focus on community engagement and individual care, Merrill Gardens ensures a fulfilling experience for all its residents.
Nestled in Clovis, California, Orchard Park Senior Living offers an exceptional home environment known for its ideal setting and excellent location. The facility provides a range of accommodation options, including private and shared rooms equipped with kitchenettes, private bathrooms, Internet access, and fully furnished spaces. Beyond the comfortable living spaces, Orchard Park Senior Living offers comprehensive services such as medication management, a 24-hour call system, transportation services, daily activities, and personalized assistance.
Recovery is made seamless under their care, facilitated by their convenient proximity to hospitals and a myriad of entertainment options to keep seniors engaged. With a dedicated 24-hour staff, outdoor common areas, and both on-site and off-site activities, Orchard Park Senior Living ensures a vibrant and supportive atmosphere for residents. The facility is a testament to quality nursing home care, receiving positive nursing home reviews for its commitment to creating a welcoming and enriching environment for its residents.
Pacific Grove Senior Living offers a distinct blend of independent and assisted living services, located in the vibrant California. What sets them apart is their dedication to providing personalized care, enriching every resident’s experience within a home-like environment while bringing a modern touch to senior living. The community boasts stunning outdoor spaces that echo tranquility and style, offering residents a serene backdrop for their daily lives.
Its residents can benefit from seamless personal assistance services and engaging activities tailored to promote cognitive, creative, motor, and sensory health. Scheduled transportation and abundant common areas also facilitate socializing, enhancing the sense of community this home can provide. Additionally, the community provides meticulous medication management, ensuring residents’ well-being. With 24-hour care punctuated by the soothing play of sunlight through the trees in its outdoor areas, Pacific Grove Senior Living offers an ideal setting for residents to enjoy their golden years in comfort and peace.
Brookdale Danville, tucked at 400 West El Pintado Boulevard in Danville, California, offers a warm and inviting memory care community designed to provide exceptional care and support for individuals experiencing memory loss. At Brookdale Danville, residents benefit from a safe and secure environment where they can enjoy life to the fullest. The community’s daily path programming encourages residents to engage in meaningful activities that promote a sense of belonging and purpose. Caregivers are carefully selected and trained to provide personalized care that respects each resident’s unique story, interests, and preferences.
The community features secured entrances and exits, enclosed outdoor courtyards, and a dedicated staff available 24/7. Residents can enjoy amenities such as a game room, beauty parlor, and fireside living room, creating a comfortable and engaging environment. Brookdale Danville’s memory care program is rooted in a person-centered approach, offering individualized care plans tailored to each resident’s specific needs. The community’s Clare Bridge Daily Path provides a structured routine of six planned programs per day, including cognitive workouts, physical activities, and social engagement opportunities. At Brookdale Danville, you can trust that your loved one’s quality of life is elevated through their compassionate and dignified care.
Settling in the peaceful neighborhood of North Hayworth Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, The Loft at Beverly Place is an esteemed memory care community offering memory care, respite care, and exclusive Brain Healthy Living, also known as Nexus. Seniors enjoy a cozy and elegant retirement with private rooms provided for their comfort and safety. Experience an active retirement with a team of dedicated and well-trained dementia care professionals providing top-tier care and support for your special needs.
Encouraging seniors to explore diverse interests and participate in a wide selection of wellness programs, the community doubles its efforts to ensure residents’ well-being. Indulge in restaurant-style dining and enjoy healthy and tasty meals served to satisfy seniors’ dietary requirements. The Loft at Beverly Place values pets company, providing seniors with pet-friendly amenities and tranquil walking paths for their enjoyment and wellness.
Welcoming residents and guests warmly, Brookdale Tracy located at West Grant Line Road, Tracy, CA, is an exceptional senior living community providing assisted living and memory care. The community offers a variety of floor plans including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. Brookdale Tracy nurtures the individuality and growth of seniors, providing them with a care plan that best suits their specific needs and preferences. Brookdale Tracy promotes meaningful connections, encouraging residents to stay active and interact with others. The community orchestrates fun and exciting activities to keep its residents learning and hone their interests.
With its signature Clare Bridge Training, memory care residents experience hands-on care and assistance from activities to dining. Delightful dining awaits the seniors and their peers at the community dining room; memory care residents are provided with scheduled meal times to avoid confusion. The community includes a cafe, a game room, a fireside living room, a community kitchen, a piano, a beauty and barbershop, a courtyard and garden, and peaceful walking paths.
Providing top-tier care and assistance, Atria Walnut Creek is an exceptional senior living community settling at Montego, Walnut Creek, CA, offering assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Resident chooses floor plans including studio and one-bedroom that best suit their preferred lifestyle. The community ensures comfort and safety with 24-hour personalized care and assistance from a team of dedicated and well-trained professionals.
Atria Walnut Creek is a vibrant community that ensures residents remain socially connected and physically and mentally active. With its signature Life Guidance, the community encourages its residents to live a fulfilling and happy life. The community serves multicultural meals and various meal options to cater to its residents’ dietary needs and preferences at different dining venues. Amenities include a movie theater, a game room, a library, a fitness center, a salon and spa, a courtyard, a sunlit patio, and walking paths.
Enjoy an all-inclusive lifestyle with the premier senior living community of Atria Newport Plaza, situated at Newport Beach, CA, offering liberating independent and assisted living and memory care services. With its unwavering goal to offer a supportive living experience to its residents, the community works hard to devise a personalized care plan that is tailored to their physical and emotional needs. The community empowers its residents to live more independently on their own terms in a secure and structured environment.
Have fun with new found friends and enjoy a meaningful time through enjoyable activities and engaging programs. The community also serves full-service communal dining that encourages social connection. Atria Newport Plaza is ideal for residents aiming to age with dignity and grace while having the ability to do the things they love.
Hollenbeck Palms is a senior living community dedicated to making each resident happy and comfortable in their new home. Hollenbeck boasts a serene environment that gives off an oasis-like atmosphere. It’s an independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing community that are all designed to enhance the quality of life for residents of each home. They boast a lifelong learning program that is committed to providing all-inclusive programs that satisfy the education, arts, and cultural activities of the community. Management and staff of Hollenbeck encourage residents to get involved in the community and practice holistic wellness.
Hollenbeck Palms is an upscale community that aims to enrich the lives of their residents; with comfort and security, the senior living allows for a unique sense of individuality to be shared among their peers and residents.
The vibrant community is an assisted living facility that provides an all-inclusive amenities such as wheelchair accessible showers, private patios, private dining room, computer center, meeting room, and a TV lounge area; as for their services that include scheduled transportation, day trips and outings, wellness programs, therapy, and religious services to name a few. Their amenities and services are to ensure that residents’ mental, physical, and cultural needs are met. Each resident is given personalized care that is designed to make each individual’s lives easier. The community also prides itself with their staff that cares for residents with compassion and kindness. At Hollenbeck Palms have been trusted by families for many years.
Lead the lifestyle you want at Westmont of Riverside, a dependable senior living community in Riverside, CA. The community provides access to independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing options, ensuring they have access to the services they need. Residents are free to choose from an array of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments for their preferred accommodations, helping them live in comfort and convenience.
Liberated from tiring chores, residents are able to enjoy their retirement fully and engage in the community’s meaningful activities and events that help them stay engaged and active. A great selection of tasty and healthy dishes are served daily to give residents the nourishment they need to stay energized and healthy. A plethora of amenities, such as a theater, pool, fitness center, library, and bistro are also available for added convenience.
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 2084 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.













