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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. 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. 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.
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.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Truewood by Merrill, Clovis
SC
AL
IL
MC
Clovis
-Yes
60
Facility 60
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,048 / 2,057
41
Facility 41
CA AVG 13
Rank #36 / 1,507
-A+Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Chateau La Jolla
SC
IL
La Jolla
-Yes
89
Facility 89
CA AVG 58
Rank #195 / 2,057
27
Facility 27
CA AVG 13
Rank #214 / 1,507
-A+Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
Las Casitas Retirement Village
SC
IL
Fresno (Roosevelt)
71
Facility 71
CA AVG 103
Rank #993 / 1,645
No
49
Facility 49
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,370 / 2,057
53
Facility 53
CA AVG 13
Rank #14 / 1,507
--1 Bed
Danville Post-Acute Rehab
SC
NH
SNF
Danville
95
Facility 95
CA AVG 103
Rank #808 / 1,645
No
85
Facility 85
CA AVG 58
Rank #290 / 2,057
-
87.4%
Facility 87.4%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #418 / 1,452
--
Mary Health of the Sick
SC
NH
SNF
Thousand Oaks (Casa Conejo)
61
Facility 61
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,061 / 1,645
No
33
Facility 33
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,677 / 2,057
-
87.4%
Facility 87.4%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #418 / 1,452
--
Heritage Park Nursing Center
SC
NH
SNF
A Upland (North Ontario)
70
Facility 70
CA AVG 103
Rank #996 / 1,645
No
75
Facility 75
CA AVG 58
Rank #562 / 2,057
-
95.7%
Facility 95.7%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #202 / 1,452
--
Advanced Health Care of Sacramento
SC
NH
SNF
Sacramento (North Sacramento)
40
Facility 40
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,199 / 1,645
No
55
Facility 55
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,215 / 2,057
-
98.3%
Facility 98.3%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #158 / 1,452
--
Valencia Gardens Health Care Center
SC
HOS
NH
SNF
Riverside (Magnolia Center)
50
Facility 50
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,125 / 1,645
No
87
Facility 87
CA AVG 58
Rank #249 / 2,057
---1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
Lone Tree Post Acute
SC
MC
NH
SNF
Antioch
99
Facility 99
CA AVG 103
Rank #724 / 1,645
No
53
Facility 53
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,279 / 2,057
-
95.9%
Facility 95.9%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #194 / 1,452
--
Willow Creek Healthcare Center
SC
HOS
NH
SNF
Clovis
159
Facility 159
CA AVG 103
Rank #307 / 1,645
No
59
Facility 59
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,086 / 2,057
-
96.1%
Facility 96.1%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #190 / 1,452
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Overview of St. Vincent Health Care

Serving residents on North Fair Oaks Avenue in Pasadena, California, St. Vincent Health Care is a skilled nursing home owned by Robert Barrett. The community is located within a few miles of Adventist Health Glendale, providing convenient access to hospital services when needed. Families can choose from Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay to cover both short-term rehabilitation and long-term nursing care.

The 78-bed community typically has an occupancy rate of 90%. Residents stay an average of around 200 days. The population is a mix of people recovering after a hospital stay and those receiving longer-term nursing care. Nursing staff provide about 4 hours of care per resident daily. Support is provided by registered nurses, licensed nurses, and nursing aides.

Residents receive 24-hour skilled nursing care, including medication management and administration. Staff assist with toileting, bathing, dining, transferring, and other activities of daily living, providing support across a wide range of everyday needs. Meals are prepared to meet each resident’s dietary needs and restrictions, helping those with medical diets or specific health conditions.

Housekeeping and linen services keep the community clean and comfortable. Residents can also participate in regular physical fitness activities for their mobility and overall health. The area has a Walk Score of 62, which is moderately walkable. Some errands and short outings are within walking distance. Other trips are easier by car.

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Overview of Brighton Care Center

Brighton Care Center is one of Pasadena’s nursing facilities providing skilled nursing services to its residents. They boast of their top quality 24/7 skilled nursing care, ensuring that residents receive both medical care and assistance with daily living activities. Furthermore, medication management, and coordination with other healthcare providers and transportation services are offered for scheduled medical appointments, ensuring that residents medical needs are well met.
Brighton values the role of food in keeping a healthy body; providing the residents with quality meals that are both tasty and nutritious, and prepared with consideration to their dietary needs and restrictions. They also offer housekeeping and laundry services to keep the residents’ environment clean and sanitized, as well as make their stay comfortable.

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Overview of Kei-Ai Los Angeles Healthcare Center

Kei Ai Los Angeles healthcare center is located in close proximity to LAC+USC medical center, providing a reassuring sense of safety and convenience for its residents. This distinguished healthcare center takes pride in providing exceptional care that surpasses the ordinary, with a luxurious standard that sets them apart from the rest. The facility has exceptional customized care plans, meticulously crafted to meet the unique and specific needs of each resident. A range of therapies, including physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and caregiver training, are available to ensure comprehensive and holistic care.

Apart from these therapies, Kei Ai Los Angeles healthcare center offers an array of services such as wound care, IV therapy, dementia care, laboratory testing, bowel and bladder programs, off-site dialysis, nutrition and hydration programs, and more. They also provide an array of engaging activities, such as board games, social events, art therapy, outings, and needlework. At Kei Ai Los Angeles healthcare center, residents can find comfort in the knowledge that they are under the care of compassionate and dedicated professionals.

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Overview of Almond Vista Healthcare

Almond Vista Healthcare is one Modesto’s skilled nursing facilities offering skilled nursing and rehabilitative services. They take pride in their quality skilled nursing services, where their residents receive 24/7 care and supervision, medication management, incontinence care, as well as memory care for residents living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. For residents or patients in their final stages of life, hospice care is also available.

This skilled nursing facility also provides weekly and monthly health monitoring and lab testing. They also provide a dietary program wherein they provide meals that are dietician approved, as well as oral supplements if required. 

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Overview of Mirage Post Acute

Mirage Post Acute is a top-rated nursing home in Lancaster, CA, offering skilled nursing and rehabilitation. With a nurturing and home-like environment, the community ensures older adults are treated well. Residents also receive exceptional services, including 24-hour care, social services, and transportation, ensuring they experience a worry-free retirement. Personalized care plans are also provided to meet residents’ needs and habits, dedicated to helping them recover and live to their potential.

Stretching exercises, gardening, and field trips are just some of the activities that aim to help residents live actively and gain meaningful experiences. Residents’ relaxation is also guaranteed with top-notch amenities and spacious communal areas. With bus stops, restaurants, and the Antelope Valley Medical Center nearby, residents can easily access their necessities and leisure. This nursing home is a trusted choice for senior living in California, as it has high standards of care.

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Overview of Truewood by Merrill, Clovis

Serving the Clovis and Fresno communities since 1998, Truewood by Merrill, Clovis is a welcoming senior living community located in Clovis, CA, offering assisted living, independent living, and memory care. The community features 113 apartments, including studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom units, providing a welcoming environment with a rich heritage of small-town warmth and hospitality. With a full calendar of activities, seniors can enjoy new and fun experiences every day.

Truewood by Merrill, Clovis puts residents at the center of everything they do, promoting a fulfilling and active lifestyle. The community offers a range of amenities, including a cozy fireplace, private mailboxes, basic cable TV, a beauty salon, TV rooms, lounges, landscaped gardens, a library, and laundry facilities. Residents enjoy access to 24-hour support, on-call specialists, flexible dining with chef-prepared meals, on-site maintenance, weekly housekeeping, creative social programs, pet therapy, and on-site RNs/LPNs to support their wellness needs.

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Overview of Truewood by Merrill, Clovis

Truewood by Merrill, Clovis is a senior living community in Clovis, California, offering assisted living, independent living, and memory care under one roof. That full range means a resident can move in for one level of support and shift to another as needs change, without leaving a familiar setting. The community sits on West Alluvial Avenue, roughly a couple of miles from the center of Clovis, and has been in operation for 41 years, one of the longer track records in the area.

The two-story community offers studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, each wheelchair accessible with a private bath and kitchenette. A care team is on hand around the clock, and daily support covers medication management along with specialized services such as diabetic care and incontinence care. Meals are prepared to accommodate prescribed diets, which matters for residents managing specific health conditions.

Everyday life is rounded out by grooming services, on-site housekeeping and laundry, and transportation, so residents have help with the practical parts of the week. The community also runs fitness and recreation programming aimed at keeping residents active and engaged, and it welcomes pets. Eric Schuk serves as Executive Director. With a Walk Score of 60, the surrounding neighborhood is moderately walkable, so some errands can be handled on foot while others call for a short drive. Families weighing the three levels of care here may want to ask how the community handles a move between them.

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Overview of Chateau La Jolla

At Chateau La Jolla, older adults are encouraged to be active to the best of their capabilities. Only half a block away from the beach and three blocks away from downtown La Jolla, this facility’s location is perfect for those who want to be nearby the beach and at the same time be able to explore the exciting amenities of La Jolla.

Aside from this, it offers beautiful spaces that are newly renovated, giving their residents a spacious area to relax and rest. At Chateau La Jolla, they also believe that retirement is the time where one should do what they love to do, which is why they also offer various activities and events to make sure that their residents are kept engaged and will enjoy their stay there.

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Overview of Las Casitas Retirement Village

Spend your golden years with Las Casitas Retirement Village, an exceptional community in Fresno, CA, that offers independent living. Residents here enjoy the community’s beautifully furnished and spacious on-bedroom accommodations, designed to foster comfort and familiarity. Laundry and maintenance are also available to ensure residents have a worry-free retirement.

Residents are also encouraged to live actively with the community’s recreational amenities and friendly environment. With its convenient location near delightful restaurants, residents have a satisfactory dining experience that meets their dietary needs and preferences. The community is an enticing option for those looking to downsize in their golden years, especially with its fully furnished accommodations and welcoming environment.

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Overview of Danville Post-Acute Rehab

Danville Post-Acute Rehab is a well-regarded nursing home in Danville, CA, offering rehabilitation and skilled nursing. Promoting a warm and home-like environment, the community ensures older adults live comfortably in retirement. Therapy services, 24-hour care, and recreational activities are also offered to enrich residents’ living experiences. Through a holistic approach to care, the community strives to provide the best possible care tailored to residents’ ever-changing needs and habits.

Arts and crafts classes, current events, and local trips provide residents with more opportunities to explore and have fun. Lively gathering areas and spacious rooms are also available, so residents can rest and move around comfortably. Situated near a highway, restaurants, and shops in Danville, the community guarantees accessibility and convenience. This nursing home has high standards of care and state-of-the-art amenities, making it one of the trusted options for senior living in California.

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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.