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Avg Walk Score: 57/ 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: 104The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in California. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.

The Reutlinger Community
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Danville
120
Facility 120
CA AVG 104
Rank #561 / 1648
No
30
Facility 30
CA AVG 57
Rank #1715 / 2087
86
Facility 86
CA AVG 81
Rank #630 / 1399
22
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 13
Rank #884 / 1388
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #412 / 1160
26
Facility 26
CA AVG 13
Rank #217 / 1494
65.0% A+Reutlinger Community, The And Eskaton Properties IncStudio / 1 Bed
OakView Health Center
SC
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Thousand Oaks (Mountclef Village)
63
Facility 63
CA AVG 104
Rank #1057 / 1648
No
20
Facility 20
CA AVG 57
Rank #1841 / 2087
89
Facility 89
CA AVG 81
Rank #461 / 1399
7
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #525 / 1388
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #599 / 1160
18
Facility 18
CA AVG 13
Rank #430 / 1494
79.4% A+Oakview Hc LLCPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms
Spring Lake Village
SC
NH
AL
IL
MC
Santa Rosa (Melita)
679
Facility 679
CA AVG 104
Rank #8 / 1648
No
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 57
Rank #1921 / 2087
88
Facility 88
CA AVG 81
Rank #513 / 1399
13
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #650 / 1388
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #599 / 1160
39
Facility 39
CA AVG 13
Rank #45 / 1494
0A+Front Porch Communities And Services1 Bed / 2 Bed
Mission Commons – A Provincial Senior Living Community
SC
NH
IL
Redlands (Live Oak Canyon)
-
Facility -
CA AVG 104
Rank #1287 / 1648
Yes
54
Facility 54
CA AVG 57
Rank #1240 / 2087
-----0--Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Harrison Villa of Mt. San Antonio Gardens
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Pomona
520
Facility 520
CA AVG 104
Rank #16 / 1648
No
45
Facility 45
CA AVG 57
Rank #1470 / 2087
94
Facility 94
CA AVG 81
Rank #185 / 1399
12
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #441 / 1388
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1160
33
Facility 33
CA AVG 13
Rank #92 / 1494
84.0% -Congregational Homes, IncorporatedStudio
O‘Connor Woods
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Stockton (Sherwood Manor)
499
Facility 499
CA AVG 104
Rank #23 / 1648
Yes
22
Facility 22
CA AVG 57
Rank #1821 / 2087
94
Facility 94
CA AVG 81
Rank #185 / 1399
11
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #324 / 1388
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1160
34
Facility 34
CA AVG 13
Rank #82 / 1494
0-O'connor Woods HousingStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Vi at Palo Alto
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Palo Alto
876
Facility 876
CA AVG 104
Rank #1 / 1648
No
80
Facility 80
CA AVG 57
Rank #416 / 2087
90
Facility 90
CA AVG 81
Rank #398 / 1399
20
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 13
Rank #845 / 1388
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1160
21
Facility 21
CA AVG 13
Rank #336 / 1494
73.1% -Cc Palo Alto LLC And Classic Res. Mgmt. Ltd. Partner1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
Vi at La Jolla Village
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
San Diego (University City)
783
Facility 783
CA AVG 104
Rank #5 / 1648
No
88
Facility 88
CA AVG 57
Rank #218 / 2087
84
Facility 84
CA AVG 81
Rank #730 / 1399
29
17
Facility 17
CA AVG 13
Rank #1056 / 1388
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1160
27
Facility 27
CA AVG 13
Rank #184 / 1494
69.3% -Ccw La Jolla LLC, Cc La Jolla LLC, And Classic Res MgmtSuite / Penthouse / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
University Retirement Community
SC
AL
HC
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Davis (West Davis)
500
Facility 500
CA AVG 104
Rank #22 / 1648
No
54
Facility 54
CA AVG 57
Rank #1240 / 2087
91
Facility 91
CA AVG 81
Rank #355 / 1399
12
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #525 / 1388
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #412 / 1160
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 13
Rank #159 / 1494
0-Univer Retire Com At Davis/Pacific Retire Services1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
Highland Palms Healthcare Center
SC
NH
SNF
Highland (Cypress)
99
Facility 99
CA AVG 104
Rank #726 / 1648
No
57
Facility 57
CA AVG 57
Rank #1155 / 2087
-9--
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 13
Rank #534 / 1494
91.1% A+-Private Rooms
Canterbury Woods
SC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Pacific Grove
190
Facility 190
CA AVG 104
Rank #180 / 1648
No
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 Services1 Bed / 2 Bed
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
83-
31
Facility 31
CA AVG 13
Rank #123 / 1494
84.8% A+Front Porch Communities And Services-
Pine Creek Care Center
SC
MC
NH
SNF
Roseville (Cirby Side)
99
Facility 99
CA AVG 104
Rank #726 / 1648
No
48
Facility 48
CA AVG 57
Rank #1390 / 2087
-6--
15
Facility 15
CA AVG 13
Rank #492 / 1494
96.0% B---
Summerfield Healthcare Center
SC
NH
SNF
Santa Rosa
70
Facility 70
CA AVG 104
Rank #997 / 1648
No
49
Facility 49
CA AVG 57
Rank #1368 / 2087
-6--- 75.3% A--
Ventura Post Acute
SC
HOS
NH
SNF
Ventura
71
Facility 71
CA AVG 104
Rank #994 / 1648
No
65
Facility 65
CA AVG 57
Rank #887 / 2087
-7--
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 13
Rank #812 / 1494
92.0% --Private / Shared Rooms
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Overview of Flower Park Plaza

Make every moment of your later years count with Flower Park Plaza, an astounding community set in the vibrant neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA, offering independent living. Here, residents find the accommodation that best suits their lifestyle with the community’s 198 cozy and specially designed studio and cozy one-bedroom floor plans. Equipped with full kitchens and individually controlled heating and air conditioning, residents can rest assured of enjoying comfort and convenience to its finest.

As a CCH owned- and operated community, the community offers a relatively affordable cost of living while providing the highest quality of life. Residents are also free to explore nearby attractions for leisure and have easy access to their needs with convenient public transportation. Community amenities also include a television lounge with library, a large community room, and an on-site laundry room, ensuring residents gain meaningful interactions and easily handle their chores.

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Overview of Holiday Warburton Place

Situated amidst the beauty of Santa Clara, California, Holiday Warburton Place offers an exceptional independent living community designed to enrich your retirement years. This environment provides the perfect blend of nature, social connection, and activity. Spacious senior apartments create a comfortable and convenient home base.

Modern amenities ensure your comfort, including walk-in showers or tubs, modern kitchenettes with ample storage, and individually controlled heat and air conditioning to adjust to your preferences. Relax on your private patio or balcony and enjoy the fresh California air. Enjoy keeping fit with exercise classes, or prefer to socialize at game nights and movie screenings, there are endless opportunities to connect with others and pursue your interests. The dedicated staff at Holiday Warburton Place understands the importance of maintaining independence while offering a helping hand when needed.

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Westmont Village Homes

21495 Lemay Dr, March Air Reserve Base, CA 92518
Overview of Westmont Village Homes

Fostering a strong sense of community and independence, Westmont Village Homes is a reliable senior living community in Riverside, CA that offers independent living to active residents. Residents are provided an array of floor plans to choose their ideal accommodations, ensuring they are comfortable in their living environment. Most of residents’ chores are also handled to free them from tiring responsibilities and enjoy more free time for doing the things that make them happy.

Dedicated to helping its residents live a purposeful retirement life, the community regularly conducts a wide array of activities and events to help them stay active and engaged. Residents are free to dine their way with delicious and healthy meals that are carefully prepared to fit their preferences and needs. The community also provides access to a wide array of amenities, such as a dog park, indoor pool, and fitness center for a more comfortable living experience.

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Overview of Atria La Jolla

Greeting seniors and guests with an aesthetic facade, Atria La Jolla is a paradisal senior living community situated in Puliter Place San Diego, CA that provides independent living. The community offers a variety of one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments inclusive of walk-in closets, fully-equipped kitchens, and many more. Enjoy independence and a maintenance-free lifestyle with Atria La Jolla.

The community fosters meaningful connections, collaborating with trusted partners to provide quality care including physical, occupational, and speech therapies. With residents’ dietary needs and preferences in mind, the community serves three chef-prepared meals every day. Atria La Jolla ensures that seniors remain active and connected with the Engage Life program that provides daily events and activities, alongside its wonderful amenities including a hot tub, an outdoor swimming pool a courtyard, an outdoor dining space and grill, a library, a fitness center, computers, and a beautiful resident garden.

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Overview of Villas by Astoria Park

Part of the Astoria Park Senior Living family of communities, Villas by Astoria Park is an independent living community in the Catalina Villas neighborhood of Pasadena, California. The community operates under Oxford Health Group. It is within walking distance of Astoria Park.

Residents live independently in private studio, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom apartments in a two-story building. Daily life is built around convenience rather than clinical care. Home-cooked meals, scheduled transportation, and a monitoring system are included. Residents can also join in fitness programs and planned activities throughout the week. The community welcomes pets, so residents can bring a cat or dog.

The area has a Walk Score of 85 out of 100, which is very walkable. Most errands can be completed without a car. USC Arcadia Hospital is about 5 miles away, and the community is approximately 1.3 miles from downtown Pasadena. This location keeps residents and visiting family within a short drive of both. Families considering Villas by Astoria Park should ask about the weekly activity calendar during a tour.

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Overview of Temecula Memory Care

Temecula Memory Care stands as a compassionate assisted living facility specializing in dementia care. With a holistic approach to senior care, they provide unwavering support for families and residents navigating the challenges of memory impairment. Living in this community means not only having access to expert memory care but also to a skilled nursing facility offering comprehensive inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation therapy, along with specialized programs for orthopedic and stroke recovery.

The environment at Temecula Memory Care is both convenient and relaxing, featuring a beautiful courtyard with an outdoor walking path. Residents enjoy a fine dining experience with a private chef, ensuring a top-notch culinary experience. The community goes above and beyond with its commitment to excellence, offering reliable and comfortable patient transportation. Temecula Memory Care sets the stage for comprehensive assisted living for seniors, providing tailored care and support in a secure and nurturing environment.

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Overview of Rockville Terrace Senior Living

Rockville Terrace provides unique accommodations for the specific needs of its independent living, assisted living, and memory care housing options. As a community that celebrates you as an individual, management, and staff surely promote an independent lifestyle based on the unique needs of each resident. To reach for senior living excellence, Rockville Terrace has instituted a culture of passionate care whilst empowering and encouraging their residents to embrace an easy way of living.

Rockville Terrace is designed for the convenience of its residents, ensuring there is a home-like, cozy atmosphere balanced with the right level of luxury in a nurturing environment. Residents have access to ADLs, specialized programs, housekeeping and laundry services, scheduled transportation, 24/7 supervision, and much more.

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Overview of Ivy Garden Senior Condos

Ivy Garden Senior Condos offers assisted living and memory care services in an apartment-style setting. With the staff’s compassionate and kind approach, residents are encouraged to live a purposeful life every day and feel at home through their exceptional service and care. Ivy Garden is one of the most welcoming and inclusive senior living communities, which would be ideal for you or your loved one who seeks a safe home.

The lifestyle at Ivy Garden ensures that everyone stays active, which is why wellness programs help achieve holistic wellness. Community services and amenities include concierge services, arts and crafts, social activities, a full-service hair salon, and indoor and outdoor common areas.

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Overview of Holiday Redwood Retirement Residence

Nestled in beautiful Napa Valley, California, Holiday Redwood Retirement Residence offers an award-winning independent living community for seniors. Located just three miles from the vibrant attractions of Napa, this engaging environment allows you to experience the best of wine country living while enjoying a friendly and supportive atmosphere. Spacious senior apartments provide a comfortable and convenient home base. Each unit features a modern kitchenette, refrigerator, private patio or balcony, and individually controlled heating and air conditioning for year-round comfort. Basic cable TV and telephone hookups are also included for your entertainment and connection.

They cultivate an engaging lifestyle with a calendar full of events, programs, and social gatherings. Holiday Redwood compared to living at home. With studios starting at $2,909 per month, this exceptional community offers a great value.

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Overview of Hilltop Estates – a Provincial Senior Living Community

A 64-bed nursing home in Gothenburg, Nebraska, is Hilltop Estates, which caters to residents who need skilled nursing care, post-acute rehabilitation, or ongoing medical support. The community is moderately occupied at 72 percent capacity and tends to serve residents for an average of 236 days, signifying a blend of short-term rehabilitation stays and longer-term care placements. The home accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. This gives families many options to arrange coverage and care type.

Rehabilitation services are a core part of daily programming, making the facility a pragmatic option for residents recuperating from surgery, hospitalization, or other events that require structured physical or occupational recovery. Daily nursing support averages 4 hours and 30 minutes per resident, delivered by registered nurses, nurse aides, and licensed practical nurses. That level of hands-on staffing supports active care management and daily assistance with daily living activities. The facility is in a location that scores 49 for walkability, so some nearby services and errands can be reached on foot, but lots of activities and visits necessitate transportation. Hilltop Estates is open to visitors and can be toured by families considering care options.

State compliance inspections reflect a home that upholds regulatory standards. Historical investigations into specific practices, such as medication management and environmental safety, led to documented corrections confirmed via follow-up reviews.

Families evaluating the community must schedule a tour to learn more about daily operations and to examine the facility’s fit for their loved one’s care needs.

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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.