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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
Overview of Vintage Park Senior Apartments

Enjoy a better quality of life at Vintage Park Senior Apartments, a beautifully designed 55+ community in Santa Rosa, CA, offering independent living. With purposely built and spacious one- and two-bedroom floor plans, residents can find the accommodation that best matches their preferences. The community ensures residents experience maintenance-free living, handling the chores and housekeeping.

Residents have easy access to shopping and recreation sites with the community’s proximity to thriving local amenities and delightful restaurants. Pets are also welcome to accompany residents to ease their loneliness. Amenities include a spa, a pool, a TV lounge, and covered parking to ensure residents’ convenience and safety.

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Overview of Day Creek Senior Villas

Live a vibrant lifestyle at Day Creek Senior Villas, a distinct 62+ community in Rancho Cucamonga, CA, offering independent living. Featuring high-quality and specially designed one- and two-bedroom floor plans, the community ensures residents’ comfort and safety. Residents make the most of their independence without hassles, with on-site maintenance and management.

With convenient local amenities and recreation sites nearby, residents have easy access to plenty of leisure and wellness opportunities. To promote social interactions, the community has an outdoor BBQ area for residents to enjoy mealtimes with friends. Residents also experience cozy communal spaces like the dog park, fitness center, spa, swimming pool, and courtyard.

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Overview of Light of Grace

Light of Grace is a dedicated assisted living community in Oakley, CA, that offers personal care. Promoting a home-like environment, the community ensures older adults can keep their peace of mind during their stay. Nutritious meals, housekeeping services, and recreational activities are also available to help enrich residents’ living experiences. Through personalized care plans, the community strives to maintain residents’ holistic well-being.

Social events, light exercises, and various activities provide residents with more opportunities to learn and make friends. With cozy living spaces and accessible communal areas, residents can rest comfortably. Residents also have easy access to their needs with its ideal setting in Oakley. This assisted living community is a good option for senior living in California, especially with its exceptional standards of care.

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Overview of Country Living Senior Care

Country Living Senior Care in Lincoln, CA, is a 55+ retirement community that offers personal care, memory care, hospice care, and diabetic care. With a nurturing, home-like environment, the community can accommodate up to six older adults, ensuring they receive the utmost attention and care. 24-hour support, medication management, and assistance with daily living activities are also provided for residents’ well-being. The community also ensures holistic wellness with a wide range of care and thoughtfully curated amenities.

Recreational activities and exercises aim to improve residents’ cognition and encourage residents to live actively. Cozy communal spaces and gardens are also available for residents’ leisure and wellness. With its convenient location five miles from Lincoln town, the community provides access to local amenities. Country Living is a great option for senior living in California, with its exceptional services dedicated to older adults’ welfare.

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Overview of Lakemont Apartments

Enjoy the best of your golden years with Lakemont Apartments, a blissful retreat set in the thriving neighborhood of Oakland, CA, focusing on independent living. The community has 66 beautifully designed and snug accommodations, perfect for those looking to downsize in retirement. With nearby local amenities, residents keep peace of mind and have easy access to recreational opportunities and necessities.

Here, residents enjoy plenty of activities with stunning natural landscapes and waterfront scenery. The community also offers a relatively affordable housing rate, ensuring residents can stay on their budgets while retaining their independence. Live a worry-free retirement within the community’s purposely built amenities, and have easy access to top-notch local amenities that the neighborhood has in store.

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Overview of Casa De La Paloma

Conveniently located in the harmonious neighborhood of Glendale, CA, Casa De La Paloma is a dedicated 62+ community that offers independent living. This 167-bed community features a specialized community, which is a home that aims to provide features at home. Residents can keep their peace of minds with the community’s dedicated services and on-site maintenance.

Here, residents are encouraged to live actively and make new friends with a thoughtfully curated calendar of exciting events and engaging programs. The community also features top-notch kitchens, so residents can prepare meals according to their nutritional needs and preferences. With its exceptional services and top-notch amenities, residents enjoy the best of their golden years.

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Overview of St. Marks

St. Marks is an outstanding community located in the bustling downtown of Oakland, CA, that offers independent living. Featuring snug and specially designed one- and two-bedroom floor plans, the community ensures residents find the accommodation that best matches their needs and preferences. Here, residents can easily adapt to their surroundings with the community’s warm and welcoming environment.

With its convenient location near Chinatown and San Francisco Bay, residents have easy access to plenty of recreational activities and their necessities. Residents also enjoy convenient transportation with nearby public transportation systems for easier travel. The community is great for those looking to retain their independence while staying on a budget with its relatively affordable rates.

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Overview of Park Place Apartments

Beautifully nestled near California State Capitol Park in Sacramento, CA, Park Place Apartments is an idyllic retreat that offers independent living. Residents can ease their worries in the community’s cozy studios, equipped with emergency pull cords for safety. The community also strives to maintain affordability through a subsidized housing program.

Residents have fun and make new friends with a thoughtfully curated calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs. Delightful and healthy meals are also served to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. With its cozy amenities and friendly setting, residents are guaranteed the finest retirement experience.

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Overview of The Lake Merritt Apartments

Beautifully nestled near Lake Merritt in Oakland, CA, The Lake Merritt Apartments is a blissful retreat that offers independent living. The community has purposely built and spacious one-bedroom floor plans, ensuring residents are comfortable and safe. Utilities are also taken care of, easing residents’ financial burdens.

Here, residents can spend their days as they please with the community’s proximity to recreation sites and natural spaces. Many restaurants are also set nearby, providing residents with a variety of dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. The community is great for those looking to live independently in their golden years.

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Overview of Parkview Terrace Senior Community

Parkview Terrace Senior Community is an astounding community in San Francisco, CA, offering independent living. Prioritizing residents’ comfort and safety, the community has cozy and wheelchair-accessible studio and one-bedroom floor plans. Residents feel a sense of belonging during their stay in the community’s warm and welcoming environment.

Fun recreational activities and enriching programs are conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. With several delightful restaurants nearby, residents find plenty of dining options to satisfy their dietary needs and preferences. The community is ideal for those looking to live comfortably in their golden years, especially with its purposely built amenities and friendly setting.

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Weighting overview

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    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
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    Environment
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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.

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  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
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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
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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
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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
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Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

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  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
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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.