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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. CH (Care Homes): Small licensed residential settings with personal care and supervision in a home-like environment. 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.
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.
Stockton Nursing Center
SC
NH
Stockton (Pacific)
119
Facility 119
CA AVG 103
Rank #595 / 1,645
No
71
Facility 71
CA AVG 58
Rank #701 / 2,057
52--
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 13
Rank #843 / 1,507
88.2%
Facility 88.2%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #396 / 1,452
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Riverstone Terrace Senior Living
SC
AL
IL
MC
RC
Bakersfield
55
Facility 55
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,110 / 1,645
Yes
52
Facility 52
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,305 / 2,057
23
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 13
Rank #950 / 1,387
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,094 / 1,433
-
38.2%
Facility 38.2%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1,417 / 1,452
--Studio / 1 Bed
Sungarden Terrace
SC
AL
MC
RC
Lemon Grove
110
Facility 110
CA AVG 103
Rank #640 / 1,645
No
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,987 / 2,057
18
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 13
Rank #845 / 1,387
-
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 13
Rank #706 / 1,507
--Sd Commercial, LLC-
Ventura Grand Chateau
SC
MC
-
49
Facility 49
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,130 / 1,645
No
65
Facility 65
CA AVG 58
Rank #887 / 2,057
44
27
Facility 27
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,224 / 1,387
18
Facility 18
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,391 / 1,433
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 13
Rank #843 / 1,507
--Ventura Grand Chateau LLC-
Yannica Guest Home I
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
Stockton (Seaport)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,318 / 1,645
No
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 58
Rank #2,008 / 2,057
12
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #210 / 1,387
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,094 / 1,433
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #927 / 1,507
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1 / 1,452
-Hermalina, LLCPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms
Elms Residential Home Care
SC
CH
Ventura
54
Facility 54
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,115 / 1,645
No
72
Facility 72
CA AVG 58
Rank #673 / 2,057
44
31
Facility 31
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,262 / 1,387
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,340 / 1,433
36
Facility 36
CA AVG 13
Rank #62 / 1,507
92.6%
Facility 92.6%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #279 / 1,452
-Fe Lilia HigginsStudio / 1 Bed / Private Rooms
Hayward Gardens Post Acute
SC
NH
SNF
Hayward
75
Facility 75
CA AVG 103
Rank #951 / 1,645
No
75
Facility 75
CA AVG 58
Rank #562 / 2,057
6---
95.2%
Facility 95.2%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #215 / 1,452
A--
Redding Post Acute
SC
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Redding
89
Facility 89
CA AVG 103
Rank #857 / 1,645
No
86
Facility 86
CA AVG 58
Rank #267 / 2,057
6---
60.7%
Facility 60.7%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1,181 / 1,452
A+--
Empress Care Center
SC
HOS
NH
RC
SNF
San Jose (Willow Glen)
67
Facility 67
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,024 / 1,645
No
78
Facility 78
CA AVG 58
Rank #485 / 2,057
4---
72.8%
Facility 72.8%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #860 / 1,452
A+--
Westgate Gardens Care Center
SC
HOS
NH
SNF
Visalia
140
Facility 140
CA AVG 103
Rank #417 / 1,645
No
36
Facility 36
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,626 / 2,057
25--
42
Facility 42
CA AVG 13
Rank #33 / 1,507
31.4%
Facility 31.4%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1,444 / 1,452
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Overview of Chianti Joy LLC II

Chianti Joy LLC II is a welcoming community in Stockton, CA, dedicated to residents needing assisted living services. It ensures everyone is well-cared for with the help of compassionate caregivers available 24/7 to support their daily routines. From personal care to medication management, the community guarantees residents are provided with the help they need to retire without worry.

Living experience is improved with fun and engaging activities that nurture residents’ overall well-being. Meals are carefully prepared to satisfy both residents’ nutritional needs and palates. The community is designed to provide a safe and supportive environment that allows residents to thrive in their preferred lifestyle.

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Overview of Bethel Senior Living

Bethel Lutheran Home owns Bethel Senior Living, a small 33-bed nursing community on Dockery Avenue in Selma, California, operated by Bethel Assisted Living LLC and Bayshire Central Valley LLC. The building houses 23 residents, running at a 71 percent occupancy rate under administrator Benjamin Carter. Stays average 385 days, meaning the daily workload centers mostly on permanent residential care rather than temporary post-hospital therapy.

The surrounding neighborhood provides good pedestrian access, earning a walk score of 83 out of 100, so visitors can easily take care of errands on foot. Inside, the floor crew logs an average of 4 hours and 36 minutes of direct care per resident each day, with nurse aides handling 3 hours and 46 minutes of that total.

This round-the-clock staff runs physical rehabilitation programs, provides adult day health treatments, and coordinates on-site home care services for the residents. Government health inspectors monitor the property through routine compliance audits to ensure medical records and staffing ratios meet local health codes.

Families can contact the intake desk to verify current room openings or ask how the admission process works. The office staff can also arrange a convenient weekday morning to walk through the grounds and view the communal spaces.

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Overview of Alvarado Care Center

In the heart of Los Angeles, California, Alvarado Care Center emerges as a distinguished nursing and rehabilitation center committed to delivering unparalleled quality care. Their dedication to excellence is evident in the meticulously remodeled patient rooms designed to offer residents an elevated standard of comfort. Whether individuals seek short-term rehabilitation following surgery, fractures, or stroke, or require long-term care, Alvarado Care Center transforms into a second family.

Residents at Alvarado Care Center indulge in delectable meals, engaging daily activities, and the support of an attentive staff prioritizing their overall well-being. At the core of Alvarado Care Center’s commitment is a state-of-the-art rehab room curated to provide residents with the highest level of care through expert-level clinicians and therapists. Alvarado Care Center becomes a haven where healing, comfort, and a sense of community seamlessly converge within its walls.

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Overview of Windsor Care Center of Sacramento

Windsor Care Center of Sacramento sits in North Sacramento. It has 128 beds and has been open for 28 years. Right now, 97.7% of those beds are full.

The Walk Score here is 60. That’s moderately walkable. You can handle some errands on foot, but you’ll still need a car for most trips.

Memory care is the heart of this place. Staff provide secured nursing care for residents with Alzheimer’s and dementia. Nurses also manage diabetes care. That means checking blood sugar, giving insulin, and walking families through what to expect.

Physical, occupational, and speech therapists work with the rehab team to help residents dealing with memory loss. Staff also help with everyday things like eating, bathing, dressing, and moving around safely.

Nursing care adds up to about six hours and 44 minutes per resident each day. Nurse aides alone provide four hours and 35 minutes of that time.

The facility takes Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Visitors can drop by any day of the week. There’s no set schedule to plan around.

Windsor Care Center comes across as a long-running, nearly full nursing home built around memory care. The staffing numbers and the clinical details, diabetes care, therapy support, help with daily living, back up that focus instead of just claiming it.

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Stockton Nursing Center

4545 Shelley Ct, Stockton, CA 95207
Overview of Stockton Nursing Center

Owned by Stockton Nursing and Rehab Center, LLC, Stockton Nursing Center is a skilled nursing facility in Stockton, California, offering short-term rehabilitation and long-term nursing care. Matthew Taylor serves as the administrator. Families can choose from Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay to cover both rehabilitation and ongoing care.

The 119-bed facility has an occupancy rate of about 88%. Residents stay for an average of 224 days, which is a mix of residents in short-term rehabilitation and long-term nursing care. Physical, occupational, respiratory, and speech-language therapists help residents recover after an illness, injury, or hospital stay. Nursing staff provides care around the clock. Total nursing care averages about 4 hours and 34 minutes per resident daily.

Residents take part in an active resident council that meets regularly to discuss community policies, quality of care, and daily activities. Residents can share feedback and participate in decisions that affect life in the community.

State health inspections have most often focused on quality of care, resident rights, pharmacy services, and infection control. Families considering Stockton Nursing Center should ask how these areas are monitored and managed daily.

The walkable area has a Walk Score of 71 out of 100, so many everyday errands can be completed on foot. The community has been serving residents for 7 years. Its established presence and consistently high occupancy may give families more confidence as they compare skilled nursing options in the Stockton area.

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Overview of Riverstone Terrace Senior Living

Administered by Douglas G. Rice, Riverstone Terrace Senior Living is a single-story community in Bakersfield, California, offering assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care. The community is near Garden Park and local bus stops. It’s about 5.4 miles from downtown Bakersfield, giving residents several care options in one location.

The 55-bed community has furnished studio and one-bedroom apartments. It currently operates at 38% occupancy, so there’s plenty of availability for families looking to move a loved one in. The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 52, which is moderately walkable. Some nearby shops and services can be reached on foot, but other errands and outings require a short drive.

Residents enjoy the benefits of 24-hour assistance, weekly housekeeping, transportation services, beauty services and regular fitness programs. Memory care is available for residents who need it. Respite care is a short term option for the families. These services allow residents to receive the right level of care without having to leave their communities.

Themed events, games, light exercise sessions, outdoor gardens, a dining room and common gathering areas encourage residents to stay active and engaged. The community is also pet friendly, so residents can bring in a companion animal.

State inspections in California have mainly focused on safety and hazard prevention, including chemical storage, slip-resistant flooring, staff screening, and employee clearance procedures. Complaint investigations involving staff conduct, response times, and resident care have not resulted in substantiated findings. Families touring Riverstone Terrace Senior Living should ask how these safety practices are managed as part of the community’s daily operations.

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Overview of Sungarden Terrace

Sungarden Terrace is a premier boutique retirement community located in Lemon Grove, California. It offers assisted living and memory care services, focusing on exceptional service and a supportive environment. The community features various amenities, including a modernized movie theater, beauty salon, and tranquil outdoor spaces.

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Overview of Ventura Grand Chateau

Under Sean Beharry’s administration, Ventura Grand Chateau is a 49-bed assisted living community operated by Ventura Grand Chateau LLC. Operating for seven years, the home maintains a moderately walkable location where some daily errands can be finished on foot, making it convenient for residents and visiting family.

Ventura Grand Chateau is built around 24-hour staffing and core support services like housekeeping and linen service, which handle everyday maintenance needs so residents can follow their daily routines. The dining program offers three meals a day along with regular snacks and can accommodate occupants with special dietary needs, fostering confidence in families that nutritional preferences and restrictions are honored. Life here includes various activities built to keep residents engaged and social. Programming features arts and crafts, live entertainment, and seasonal and holiday celebrations. These give a sense of rhythm to the community throughout the year.

The best way to see the resident rooms, meet the staff, and get a feel for the community’s daily operations is for families considering the home to tour in person.

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Overview of Yannica Guest Home I

Yannica Guest Home I is a haven for older adults set in the quiet neighborhood of Diamond Oaks Street, Stockton, CA, providing assisted living. Receive the utmost care and support from a dedicated and well-trained team attending to your special needs 24/7, ensuring a blissful retirement. The community strives to provide top-tier care for up to six residents with its quaint and purposely designed amenities.

With daily activities conducted, residents are encouraged to maintain social connections and live actively. Meals, laundry, and housekeeping are handled by the community for residents’ convenience. Residents will surely thrive and live their lives to the fullest surrounded by purposely built amenities.

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Overview of Elms Residential Home Care

Enjoy the best of your golden years with Elms Residential Home Care, a trusted community in Ventura, CA, that offers assisted living and memory care. With a compassionate and highly skilled team available 24/7, residents experience top-tier care and assistance tailored to their needs. The community promotes a trusting and welcoming environment, ensuring residents feel at ease in their later years.

Residents will not feel lonely with a variety of fun activities and engaging programs for their leisure and wellness. Healthy meals are important for residents’ well-being, so delightful and healthy meals are served to satisfy residents’ dietary needs. The community is great for those who need assistance to live comfortably in their golden years, especially with its dedicated care.

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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.