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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. 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. 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.
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.
Aa Best Care Homes
SC
AL
Santa Rosa
40
Facility 40
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,199 / 1,645
No
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,960 / 2,057
49
18
Facility 18
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,083 / 1,387
17
Facility 17
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,384 / 1,433
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 13
Rank #156 / 1,507
60.0%
Facility 60.0%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1,185 / 1,452
Aa Best Care, LLC-
Savant of Tarzana
SC
AL
MC
Tarzana
176
Facility 176
CA AVG 103
Rank #229 / 1,645
No
74
Facility 74
CA AVG 58
Rank #597 / 2,057
77
60
Facility 60
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,361 / 1,387
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #898 / 1,433
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,237 / 1,507
63.6%
Facility 63.6%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1,117 / 1,452
Summit Tarzana Operations, LLC-
Rosecrans Villa Residential Care
SC
AL
RESC
Hawthorne
135
Facility 135
CA AVG 103
Rank #460 / 1,645
No
50
Facility 50
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,345 / 2,057
28
18
Facility 18
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,083 / 1,387
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
19
Facility 19
CA AVG 13
Rank #424 / 1,507
-Rosecrans Villa, Inc-
East Bay Longevity Assisted Living
SC
AL
Oakland
49
Facility 49
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,130 / 1,645
No
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 58
Rank #2,008 / 2,057
5
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #325 / 1,387
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #776 / 1,507
-East Bay Longevity Assisted Living LLC-
Mission Terrace
SC
NH
SNF
Santa Barbara (Samarkand)
138
Facility 138
CA AVG 103
Rank #444 / 1,645
No
62
Facility 62
CA AVG 58
Rank #980 / 2,057
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92.1%
Facility 92.1%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #292 / 1,452
--
Sherwood Healthcare Center
SC
HOS
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Sacramento (East Sacramento)
62
Facility 62
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,058 / 1,645
No
49
Facility 49
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,370 / 2,057
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92.7%
Facility 92.7%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #275 / 1,452
-Private / Semi-private Rooms
North Pointe Care Center
SC
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Fresno
99
Facility 99
CA AVG 103
Rank #724 / 1,645
No
80
Facility 80
CA AVG 58
Rank #416 / 2,057
----
92.3%
Facility 92.3%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #288 / 1,452
--
Folsom Care Center
SC
NH
SNF
Folsom
99
Facility 99
CA AVG 103
Rank #724 / 1,645
Yes
81
Facility 81
CA AVG 58
Rank #383 / 2,057
----
86.3%
Facility 86.3%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #435 / 1,452
--
Redlands Healthcare Center
SC
AL
HOS
IL
MC
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Redlands (South Redlands)
78
Facility 78
CA AVG 103
Rank #934 / 1,645
No
26
Facility 26
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,774 / 2,057
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94.1%
Facility 94.1%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #245 / 1,452
-Private / Shared Rooms
Riverwood Healthcare Center
SC
HOS
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Stockton (Valley Oak)
99
Facility 99
CA AVG 103
Rank #724 / 1,645
No
63
Facility 63
CA AVG 58
Rank #949 / 2,057
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90.4%
Facility 90.4%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #332 / 1,452
-Private / Semi-Private Rooms

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every CA community we track that reports that metric, not just the 2,083 on this page.

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The Carlotta

41-505 Carlotta Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92211
Overview of The Carlotta

Well Trevi Carlotta SNF operates The Carlotta, a large 250-bed nursing facility located in Palm Desert, California. The building maintains a lower occupancy rate of about 61 percent, and the average length of stay is just 38 days. This short timeline shows that the daily operation focuses heavily on temporary post-hospital recovery and short-term physical therapy rather than long-term residential housing. For payment, the business handles room and therapy bills through traditional Medicare and standard private pay.

The therapy gym serves as the clinical core of the property, where a 24-hour staff of nurses and aides logs about 3 hours and 31 minutes of direct care per resident each day. This clinical team guides short-term physical rehabilitation routines, while day-to-day amenities include a movie theater, structured activities, and an on-site restaurant area. Outside, the local neighborhood is car-dependent, so visitors will need to drive when traveling to and from the property.

Recent health surveys by government inspectors highlighted compliance issues at the facility regarding care coordination, medication management, and infection control protocols.

Interested representatives can call the main office to see how the administrative team has corrected these inspection findings, request information on current bed availability, or set up a time to walk through the therapy spaces.

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Overview of The Pavilion at Tecolote Canyon

As a recently opened luxury senior living community in San Diego, The Pavilion at Tecolote Canyon offers exceptional personal care for assisted living and memory care residents. As a Frontier Management Community, seniors can expect nothing but elegance and luxury planned around an opulent setting. The vibrant assisted and memory care home offers nothing less than exceptional service, offered by its professional and compassionate staff, who are committed to empowering its seniors to thrive.

Life at The Pavilion is about satisfying each senior’s wellness; their personalized care includes daily health checks and medication management, scheduled local transportation is available upon request, and a calendar of activities is given to each resident, with a planned list of classes and outings. Their exclusive Spark™ program focuses on individual care plans that help reach holistic wellness.

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Overview of Livermore Valley Senior Living

Peacefully nestled in Livermore, CA, Livermore Valley Senior Living is an idyllic community that offers excellent assisted living and memory care. Their team of well-trained caregivers is available 24/7 to support residents with their daily living activities, alongside licensed nurses and a physician who work closely with families and residents. With individualized care plans, residents are guaranteed to receive proper care and attention in a safe and secure setting.

The community prioritizes residents’ health and well-being by offering balanced and nutritious meals. With an array of activities tailored to residents’ skills and interests, residents never run out of meaningful things to do. Residents here are also liberated from tedious chores to ensure they can focus on living their best lives without worry.

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Overview of Cottages at Riverside

Administered by Eva Tawfik, Cottages at Riverside is a senior living community in Riverside, California, specializing in memory care and respite care. The community follows a personalized approach. Care plans are created around each resident’s individual needs instead of using the same plan for everyone.

The 110-bed community provides rehabilitation services, nursing services, and 24-hour staffing, giving residents access to clinical support at all hours. There are wheelchair accessibility, a 24-hour security system, and emergency alert systems in every room for extra peace of mind for residents and their families.

Residents have access to a full-time activities director, weekly housekeeping, laundry and rubbish services, and a full-service salon and spa. Fitness classes, social events, games, and volunteer programmes give residents many ways to stay active and engaged.

Gourmet meals are served daily, with in-room dining available as well. Scheduled transportation, escort services, and transfer assistance help residents attend appointments and move safely around the community. The community also welcomes pets. Linen service and utilities are included.

The neighbourhood has a Walk Score of 55, which is moderately walkable. Some nearby shops and services can be reached on foot, but other errands and outings require a short drive.

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Overview of High Desert Haven

High Desert Haven is a 154-bed assisted living community tailored to support older adults needing help with daily activities while maintaining independence. It operates non-stop with licensed nurses and CNAs on staff to provide 24-hour support. This ensures residents can access care whenever needed.

The facility highlights nutritious, well-prepared meals, with three daily meals plus snacks prepared fresh in two fully equipped kitchens and served in a spacious dining hall. This approach to food service mirrors an understanding that good nutrition and dining social aspects are crucial to life quality in assisted living. Activities span exercise classes, arts and crafts, and special events, giving residents opportunities to stay active, engaged, and connected with their peers. The facility also offers transportation, housekeeping, and laundry services, helping simplify daily living and free up residents to focus on relevant matters. The location has a Walk Score of 23, indicating that most errands need a car. This is typical of many assisted living communities in less densely populated areas, and the on-site transportation service helps fill that gap for residents and visiting families.

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Overview of Aa Best Care Homes

Under Nicanor Aquino’s administration, Aa Best Care Homes is a small, focused nursing home in Santa Rosa, California, operated by Aa Best Care, Llc. With 40 beds and 21 years of experience in care, the facility caters to residents needing skilled nursing support and hands-on daily assistance.

Aa Best Care Homes is situated in a car-dependent part of Santa Rosa where a majority of errands need a vehicle. This setting may captivate families valuing a more tranquil, less urban neighborhood feel, though visiting family members must drive to get to the facility. It has an array of personal support services tailored to nursing home residents. These include medication management, emotional support, help with meals and nutrition, household tasks assistance, and specialized care as needed. The small census allows for personalized attention in a home-like environment instead of the bigger institutional setting of larger communities.

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Overview of Savant of Tarzana

With starting prices at $3,600 monthly and licensed in April 2023, Savant of Tarzana is a 176-bed assisted living and memory care community at 5711 Reseda Boulevard in Tarzana, California. It’s operated by Summit Tarzana Operations, LLC under administrator Narine Mertkhanyan. The community serves residents in Los Angeles County with 24-hour staffing, respite care, and chef-prepared dining.

The complaint record is the defining signal in the inspection data. Since licensing, 43 complaints have been filed, 14.3 per year against California’s 4.7 average, generating 60 complaint visits compared to a 13 state average. Routine inspections tell a different story: citations per standard inspection run 0.2 against a 3.3 California average, and no serious citations appear on record. Total citations stand at 13 versus a California average of 10. The latest inspection was May 2026.

A movie theater, fitness center, gardening spaces, and chef-prepared meals with an evolving menu are among the amenities. The campus is walkable, with most services accessible on foot from Reseda Boulevard.

With a 68-day average stay duration and current availability, Savant of Tarzana in the San Fernando Valley is oriented toward short-term assisted living and post-acute stays.

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Overview of Rosecrans Villa Residential Care

Rosecrans Villa Residential Care, operated by Rosecrans Villa, Inc, is a 135-bed community with nearly two decades of service. Found in a moderately walkable area with a Walk Score of 50, the facility provides a practical setting for occupants needing ongoing support with daily activities. With 24-hour staffing, licensed nurses, and certified nursing assistants on site, the home offers consistent care presence all the time.

The community draws its daily structure around resident engagement and wellness. Three meals are prepared in-house each day, supplemented by snacks and beverages between meals, allowing for regular, nourishing food service. Rehabilitation services exist for occupants recuperating from injury or illness, and activity programming runs throughout the week with bingo, casino nights, movie nights, and coffee socials bringing residents together regularly. Everyday amenities support comfort and practical needs. Residents can access a library, garden space, and patio areas for outdoor time. The home provides transportation, housekeeping, and laundry services, reducing the logistical burden on residents and families. Such services work together to create an environment where occupants can focus on their recovery or daily living without managing household tasks.

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Overview of East Bay Longevity Assisted Living

East Bay Longevity Assisted Living is a 49-bed assisted living community operated by East Bay Longevity Assisted Living LLC in Oakland, California, under administrator Alice Kaung. Licensed in Alameda County as a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly since 2018, the community highlights a family-oriented environment with cultural and life enrichment programming, geared toward Chinese-speaking seniors.

As a California RCFE, inspections are conducted by the Department of Social Services instead of CMS. The facility has recorded 1 total citation since 2022, against a California average of 10, and 2 complaints versus a statewide norm of 14. No fines exist in the most recent inspection in June 2025, bringing the overall score at 82 out of 100 against California’s benchmark of 70.

The dining program spotlights seasonal fresh foods and special menus for celebrations. Staff and resident relationships are explained as close-knit, with activities built around cultural engagement and daily living enrichment.

A smaller, culturally focused community in Oakland, the facility is ideal for older adults in Alameda County, particularly Chinese-speaking seniors who need assisted living.

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Mission Terrace

623 W Junipero St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Overview of Mission Terrace

Mission Terrace, nestled in Santa Barbara, California, envisions a rehabilitation and skilled nursing community where the little joys of life contribute to a meaningful and fulfilling experience. Prioritizing comfort and an exceptional quality of life, Mission Terrace offers a range of amenities and activities. Residents can indulge in various enriching pursuits, from exercise classes and religious services to movies, bingo, and arts and crafts. The inviting decor, including elegant armoires and floral bedspreads, creates a homey atmosphere. Families are encouraged to spend quality time in the tastefully adorned surroundings, fostering a sense of welcome and comfort in the accessible location near downtown Santa Barbara.

Mission Terrace’s commitment to excellence extends to the facilities and services provided. The ornate and eye-catching decor of the accommodations reflects a dedication to creating a comfortable living environment. For rehabilitation services, Mission Terrace stands out as Santa Barbara’s preferred choice for optimal recovery, especially for post-operative patients of various specialties. The culinary experience is elevated through collaboration between a licensed dietitian and an Executive Chef, ensuring residents savor fresh and delicious culinary delights prepared by trained assistants from a culinary institute. Mission Terrace offers skilled nursing and rehabilitation services at its best.

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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.