
Compare Senior Communities around California
The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.
| 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 | 8 | 3 | - | 31
Facility
31
CA AVG
13
Rank
#123 / 1494 | 84.8% | A+ | Front Porch Communities And Services | - |
| Covenant Living at the Samarkand | SC AL MC NH SNF | Santa Barbara (Samarkand) | 379
Facility
379
CA AVG
104
Rank
#31 / 1648 | No |
50
Facility
50
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1343 / 2087 | 90
Facility
90
CA AVG
81
Rank
#398 / 1399 | 6 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
13
Rank
#210 / 1388 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
3
Rank
#599 / 1160 | 33
Facility
33
CA AVG
13
Rank
#92 / 1494 | 85.2% | A+ | Covenant Living West | - |
| Canterbury Woods | SC AL IL NH SNF | Pacific Grove | 190
Facility
190
CA AVG
104
Rank
#180 / 1648 | Yes |
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 Services | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| GlenBrook Health Center | SC AL MC NH SNF | Carlsbad | 95
Facility
95
CA AVG
104
Rank
#810 / 1648 | No |
57
Facility
57
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1155 / 2087 | 95
Facility
95
CA AVG
81
Rank
#108 / 1399 | 11 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
13
Rank
#324 / 1388 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1160 | 22
Facility
22
CA AVG
13
Rank
#317 / 1494 | 64.2% | - | Glenbrook Hc LLC/Life Services LLC | - |
| Bayshire Torrey Pines | SC AL IL MC NH SNF | San Diego (Carmel Valley) | 125
Facility
125
CA AVG
104
Rank
#526 / 1648 | Yes |
81
Facility
81
CA AVG
57
Rank
#383 / 2087 | 95
Facility
95
CA AVG
81
Rank
#108 / 1399 | 5 | 3
Facility
3
CA AVG
13
Rank
#441 / 1388 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1160 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1305 / 1494 | 84.8% | A+ | Hartfield Care LLC | - |
| Ararat Gardens | SC AL IL NH SNF | Glendale (Somerset) | 175
Facility
175
CA AVG
104
Rank
#235 / 1648 | Yes |
86
Facility
86
CA AVG
57
Rank
#267 / 2087 | 75
Facility
75
CA AVG
81
Rank
#972 / 1399 | 15 | 12
Facility
12
CA AVG
13
Rank
#918 / 1388 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
3
Rank
#829 / 1160 | 3
Facility
3
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1215 / 1494 | 46.3% | - | Ararat Home Of Los Angeles, Inc | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / Cottage |
| Angels Nursing Center | SC NH SNF | Los Angeles (Westlake) | 41
Facility
41
CA AVG
104
Rank
#1197 / 1648 | No |
92
Facility
92
CA AVG
57
Rank
#137 / 2087 | 60
Facility
60
CA AVG
81
Rank
#1293 / 1399 | 35 | 40 | 5 | 22
Facility
22
CA AVG
13
Rank
#317 / 1494 | 90.2% | A+ | Redwood Bakersfield LLC | - |
| Arrowhead Springs Healthcare Center | SC MC NH SNF | San Bernardino (Perris Hills) | 119
Facility
119
CA AVG
104
Rank
#597 / 1648 | No |
69
Facility
69
CA AVG
57
Rank
#767 / 2087 | - | - | - | - | - | 92.1% | - | - | Private / Semi-Private Rooms |
| Cloverdale Healthcare Center | SC NH SNF | Cloverdale (Cherry Creek) | 72
Facility
72
CA AVG
104
Rank
#977 / 1648 | No |
46
Facility
46
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1443 / 2087 | - | 4 | - | - | - | 76.3% | A | - | - |
| Arrowhead Healthcare Center | SC MC NH SNF | San Bernardino (Wildwood Park) | 58
Facility
58
CA AVG
104
Rank
#1095 / 1648 | No |
79
Facility
79
CA AVG
57
Rank
#450 / 2087 | - | 4 | - | - | - | 100.0% | - | - | - |
| Copper Ridge Care Center | SC NH SNF | Redding (Bechelli) | 125
Facility
125
CA AVG
104
Rank
#526 / 1648 | No |
59
Facility
59
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1086 / 2087 | - | - | - | - | - | 92.2% | - | - | - |
| Coastal View Healthcare Center | SC HOS NH SNF | Ventura | 96
Facility
96
CA AVG
104
Rank
#801 / 1648 | No |
65
Facility
65
CA AVG
57
Rank
#887 / 2087 | - | - | - | - | - | 92.0% | - | - | Private / Shared Rooms |
| Advanced Health Care of Sacramento | SC NH SNF | Sacramento (North Sacramento) | 40
Facility
40
CA AVG
104
Rank
#1201 / 1648 | No |
55
Facility
55
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1213 / 2087 | - | - | - | - | - | 98.3% | - | - | - |
| Baywood Court | SC AL HOS IL NH SNF | Castro Valley | 72
Facility
72
CA AVG
104
Rank
#977 / 1648 | No |
25
Facility
25
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1779 / 2087 | 89
Facility
89
CA AVG
81
Rank
#461 / 1399 | 5 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
13
Rank
#210 / 1388 | - | 36
Facility
36
CA AVG
13
Rank
#64 / 1494 | 72.2% | A+ | Baywood Court | - |
| Bellaken Garden | SC AL NH PC RC SNF | Oakland (Saint Elizabeth) | 58
Facility
58
CA AVG
104
Rank
#1095 / 1648 | No |
95
Facility
95
CA AVG
57
Rank
#66 / 2087 | 89
Facility
89
CA AVG
81
Rank
#461 / 1399 | 5 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
13
Rank
#324 / 1388 | - | 26
Facility
26
CA AVG
13
Rank
#217 / 1494 | 100.0% | A+ | Bellaken Health Group, Inc | - |
Residing in the harmonious neighborhood of Honolulu Avenue, Montrose, CA, Sparr Heights Estates Senior Living is an extraordinary senior living community that provides assisted living, memory care, and respite care. The community features sophisticated and purposely built studio and one-bedroom floor plans, ensuring seniors experience comfort and convenience at its finest. A reliable and highly skilled team strives to deliver top-tier care and support to meet seniors’ special needs and aspirations.
Meet new friends and participate in engaging activities and exciting programs for leisure and wellness. With its commitment to seniors’ well-being, the community serves delightful and well-balanced meals for dietary satisfaction. Sparr Heights Estates Senior Living fosters a warm and inviting environment for seniors to thrive and live their best lives within its wonderful premises.
Offering quality assisted and memory care living, Vista at Simi Valley offers a range of specialties. Their staff is available all day to attend to a resident’s needs. The senior living community is a simple home that provides exemplary service and care; the team of professionals is dedicated to enhancing the quality of living for its residents. Vista has undoubtedly provided the golden standard of senior living that makes residents feel welcome.
Vista at Simi Valley offers services including assisted living levels of care with comprehensive amenities and services– housekeeping, medication management, daily meals, assistance with everyday living, and 24/7 care available. Luxury amenities include a spa, a theater, a fitness center, an activity room, and a courtyard.
Oceanside Senior Living, in Oceanside, California, treats its residents like family. They offer memory care, independent living, respite care, and assisted living services tailored to seniors’ needs and preferences. The community provides a wide range of engaging activities and programs, creating a beautiful and serene environment for residents to enjoy with a comprehensive array of services and amenities, including round-the-clock staff support, housekeeping, and laundry services.
The community prioritizes the independence and well-being of its residents, ensuring that their unique care needs are met with personalized attention—the elegant and inviting atmosphere that promotes self-care and encourages residents to engage in physical activity. The beautiful outdoor courtyard offers residents a peaceful place to stroll and connect with nature. Combined with exceptional services and world-class amenities, Oceanside Senior Living provides peace of mind to families in the community.
Residing in the peaceful neighborhood of Alamo, CA, New Alamo Residence Home is an inviting senior living community that provides assisted living, memory care, hospice care, and respite stay services. Here, residents can select from spacious and cozy accommodations with different floor plans tailored to their needs. With a well-trained and dedicated team, the community ensures the comfort and security of its residents throughout their stay. Short-term stays are also available for respite care services.
With its top-of-the-line amenities and services, residents can enjoy delectable and healthy home-cooked meals, laundry and housekeeping services, medication management, etc. Join in various social activities and life enrichment programs for continuing engagement and development. With New Alamo Residence Home, seniors can enjoy an inclusive and worry-free retirement.
Located in the heart of Los Angeles, Virgil Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center is a place where residents receive personalized care and support to achieve their maximum independence and recovery. The center prides itself on its patient-centered approach, which emphasizes building a strong rapport with residents. They welcome people from all walks of life, providing extensive experience in dealing with various medical conditions. This home offers a range of services, including onsite hemodialysis, medical rehab services, resident discharge, dietary support, therapeutic recreation, and 24-hour staff.
At Virgil Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center, residents can expect a warm and welcoming atmosphere, where they can feel connected and worry-free. The community is committed to providing the highest quality of care, ensuring that residents receive the support they need to lead meaningful and healthy lives.
Yannica Guest Home II is a safe community for residents in Stockton, CA in need of assisted living services. Catering to residents who could benefit from daily living assistance while maintaining their independence, the community provides services like personal care and medication management. The community also offers rehabilitation services and dementia care to ensure those in need of recovery or memory support are given appropriate care.
Residents here are given opportunities to have fun and stay active with plenty of community activities like cultural events, arts & crafts, and gardening offered. Every residence has an emergency response system for quick response during emergencies and needs, giving residents peace of mind. Meals, housekeeping, and laundry services are also offered to let residents enjoy a maintenance-free lifestyle for a wonderful retirement experience.
Experience top-tier care at the blissful senior living community of Ivy Park at Salinas situated in Padre Drive, Salinas, CA. Offering assisted living and memory care, the community delivers 24/7 personalized care and assistance. Ivy Park at Salinas features spacious floor plans including private studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, and private and companion suites at Evergreen at Ivy.
Ivy Park at Salinas fosters a warm and welcoming environment, providing seniors with social and educational programs for their leisure and wellness. Moreover, the community’s signature EverYou program ensures that residents are comfortable and safe with programs that keep them inspired. Residents enjoy freshly prepared healthy meals all day at Vine at Ivy Restaurant. The community is equipped with a fitness center, an activities studio, a bistro, a library, a full-service salon, a chapel, and a cozy indoor and spacious outdoor lounge for the seniors’ enjoyment and wellness.
West Covina Healthcare Center is a nursing home in West Covina, CA, offering skilled nursing and rehabilitation. The community’s inclusive and welcoming environment ensures older adults can live comfortably in their later years. Exceptional services, including therapy, 24-hour care, and social services, are also provided to meet residents’ living experiences. Through personalized care plans, residents receive high-quality care for recovery.
Physical exercises, fun events, and sensory games provide residents with more opportunities to explore new interests and gain meaningful experiences. With thoughtfully curated amenities and cozy living spaces, residents can relax and interact with their surroundings. West Covina Medical Center and major highways are also located nearby, providing quick access to medical needs and travel. As one of the trusted options for senior living in California, this nursing home strives to help older adults live to their potential in retirement.
Located in Bakersfield, California, Riverstone Terrace Senior Living is a senior living community offering Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Respite Care options. This community is dedicated to enhancing the well-being and quality of life of every senior resident they serve. This all-inclusive environment is carefully crafted to enable residents to lead the active, engaged lifestyle they’ve always imagined.
Riverstone Terrace Senior Living assesses the specific needs of each incoming resident, striving to create a personalized and well-balanced blend of support and independence. Within the various senior living options at Riverstone Terrace Senior Living, residents enjoy access to chef-prepared dining, engaging life enrichment programs, housekeeping services, and many other amenities.
Treat yourself to a lifetime vacation with the prominent senior living community of Vivante Newport Center which resides on the harmonious coasts of San Clemente Drive, Newport Beach, CA, offering assisted living and memory care. The community features snug and sophisticated accommodations in variations of one-bedroom and two-bedroom floor plans, ensuring seniors have a relaxing and safe retirement. With its dedication to enhancing seniors’ quality of life, Vivante Newport Center strives to deliver the highest quality of care and assistance from a compassionate team available around the clock.
Participate in engaging activities and enjoy fun programs to maintain an active and well-connected lifestyle. Mealtimes are something to anticipate with delightful and well-balanced meals that cater to nutritional needs and preferences. Vivante Newport Center is a haven for seniors seeking to enjoy their best years with proper support in its vibrant and welcoming spaces.
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 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.













