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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

Holiday Las Brisas

1299 Briarwood Dr, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Overview of Holiday Las Brisas

With stunning views of Madonna Mountain and the Irish Hills, Holiday Las Brisas is a tranquil senior living community in San Luis Obispo, CA. The community provides exceptional independent living services emphasizing comfort and privacy. Featuring a range of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments; all include open-concept layouts, quaint kitchenettes, and bathrooms accessible for wheelchair users, the community guarantees a relaxed and comfortable lifestyle.

Holiday Las Brisas is dedicated to creating a lively, welcoming community where residents can have happy, rewarding retirements through thoughtful and committed amenities, such as scheduled transportation, routine maintenance, and housekeeping. Other amenities include a salon, walking paths, several community clubs, and chef-inspired meals provided in a beautiful dining hall. Holiday Las Brisas places a high priority on guest safety and wellbeing, including round-the-clock emergency response services as well as personalized health and personal care alternatives. Moreover, people can benefit from the ease of safe online payments, making financial management simple and efficient.

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Overview of Walnut Park – a Provincial Senior Living Community

Ideally settled in a serene neighborhood in Visalia, CA, Walnut Park is a welcoming senior living community that offers independent living with the support of convenient services. Residents are welcomed into spacious and comfortable living spaces in variations of suites one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments and equipped with the conveniences they need to live comfortably. The community offers an array of convenient services, including weekly housekeeping, light linen service, maintenance, and transportation services to make residents’ lives easier.

With most of the chores handled, residents enjoy the freedom to engage in various activities, enjoy the community’s abundance of amenities, and savor deliciously prepared meals in comfortable dining areas. The community features a spacious activity room, game room, cozy lounge area, business center, library, salon, and refreshing outdoor areas, such as a garden, well-maintained community grounds, and walking paths for leisure, entertainment, and relaxation.

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Overview of Vintage Glen Senior Apartments | Affordable Apartments 62+

Live a blissful retirement at Vintage Glen Senior Apartments, a dedicated 62+ community in Sacramento, CA, offering independent living. Residents can find the accommodation that best matches their preferences with the community’s beautifully furnished and cozy one- and two-bedroom floor plans. Residents can ease their worries with the community’s on-site management, maintenance, and laundry.

With recreation sites and local amenities nearby, residents make new friends and create meaningful moments. The community’s convenient apartment amenities allow residents to prepare their meals according to their dietary needs and preferences. Other amenities include a library, a clubhouse, a TV lounge, a spa, a business center, and a pool, creating the ideal setting for residents to spend their golden years happily.

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Overview of Camden Springs

Located in the charming city of Elk Grove, CA, Camden Springs is an astonishing senior living community that offers an ideal environment for independent living. The community makes sure residents enjoy a comfortable and secure living environment with their array of studios, one-bedroom, and two bedroom apartments featuring 24-hour emergency pull cords and other modern conveniences. Managers live within the community to immediately attend to residents’ concerns and needs any time of the day.

The community empowers residents to live their lives to the fullest by conducting a diverse array of interesting activities and offering various convenient services, including weekly housekeeping, linen services, maintenance, and scheduled transportation. Residents also enjoy access to various amenities, such as a theater, library, salon, chapel, fitness center, and several community rooms and common areas for gatherings. A culinary team prepares delicious chef-prepared meals daily to give residents the nourishment they need, long with an all day coffee bar and fruit & snack bar.

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Holiday Simi Hills

950 Sunset Garden Ln, Simi Valley, CA 93065
Overview of Holiday Simi Hills

An Atria senior living community, Holiday Simi Hills has built one of the finest independent living homes in Simi Valley– prioritizing its inclusive amenities for the welfare of its residents. Their commitment to ensuring an individual’s independence while being engaged is their utmost priority for a balanced lifestyle, keeping their residents healthy and active. Holiday Hills has provided a diverse and inclusive environment, offering a strong sense of family.

The premier community boasts an elevated lifestyle through the high-quality services provided for seniors with independent living. Their all-inclusive amenities include daily delicious, nutritious meals prepared by a chef, weekly housekeeping and laundry, and everyday fitness activities with their finest gym equipment. They also equip every independent living apartment with an emergency call system.

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Elate Rancho Cucamonga

9400 Fairway View Pl, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Overview of Elate Rancho Cucamonga

Elate Rancho Cucamonga is an outstanding 55+ community in Rancho Cucamonga, CA, offering independent living. The community has beautifully furnished and spacious studios to two-bedroom floor plans, ideal for those looking to downsize in retirement. Residents also enjoy a convenient lifestyle with onsite management and maintenance.

Here, residents will not feel lonely with jam-packed recreation and cozy communal spaces. Delightful restaurants are set nearby, providing plenty of dining options to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. With its state-of-the-art amenities and welcoming environment, residents make the most of their best years without hassles.

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Guiding Souls Home Care

3626 Fair Oaks Blvd Suite 100, Sacramento, CA 95864
Overview of Guiding Souls Home Care

Keep your dignity as you age with Guiding Souls Home Care, an astounding community in Sacramento, CA, offering home care. Those with memory-related needs can ease their worries with a compassionate and specially trained team available around the clock. Older adults also enjoy a worry-free lifestyle, with the community handling their day-to-day activities and household responsibilities.

Older adults will not feel lonely with cheerful companions engaging in fun conversations and encouraging them to live actively. There’s no need to worry about mealtimes, with the community helping with meal preparation and feeding assistance. Make every moment of your best years with the community’s dedication to providing exceptional care to the comforts of your homes.

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Overview of Truewood by Merrill, West Covina

Achieve your greatest potential with the esteemed senior living community of Truewood by Merrill, West Covina settled in the idyllic lands of E Holt Avenue, West Covina, CA, specializing in independent living. The community features elegant and spacious accommodations in various studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans, promising the utmost comfort and safety. Spend your golden years leading a meaningful life with extra hands from a competent and highly trained team available around the clock.

Discover new interests and relive old interests with fun activities and engaging programs catering to seniors’ enjoyment and wellness. Dedicated to enhancing seniors’ well-being, the community serves healthy and tasty meals to meet nutritional requirements and preferences. Truewood by Merrill, West Covina is great for seniors looking to live their retirement doing what they love in its cozy and inviting spaces.

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Overview of Suncrest Hospice – Sacramento, Ca

Live comfortably in your later years with Suncrest Hospice- Sacramento, CA, a trusted community that specializes in hospice care. Committed to improving the quality of life of those with life-limiting conditions, the community provides top-notch care with a multidisciplinary team attending to their unique needs around the clock. Medicare, Medicaid, and most private insurance plans can cover the cost of hospice care, easing financial challenges.

Alternative therapies like art, massage, and therapeutic therapy are available to enhance older adults’ living experiences. The community also provides pain control and symptom management, alongside medication, medical supplies, and equipment, to ease older adults’ pain and discomfort. Bereavement counseling is also provided to help family members cope with the loss of a loved one. There’s no need to worry about your end-of-life journey with the community’s dedicated care.

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Overview of TheKey (formerly Home Care Assistance)

The Key is a premier assisted living community that offers compassionate care and support for seniors. Originating in Silicon Valley, They have expanded from their humble beginnings to provide services across North America. This growth empowers seniors to lead a life on their own terms within the comforts of their cherished homes. With a commitment to enhancing the lives of their residents, they offer a versatile spectrum of services, ranging from respite care to facilitating independent living with a gentle hand and even providing round-the-clock care.
Ensuring the highest quality of care, The Key’s caregivers are expertly trained and supported by a dedicated Care Team of in-house experts. This unwavering commitment to excellence ensures that senior residents receive the care they require and the support they deserve while remaining well-informed and in control of their lives. They have individualized Care Plans carefully designed to cater to every senior’s unique needs and financial considerations. With The Key, seniors and their families discover a nurturing and supportive environment where the essence of each individual is cherished and respected.

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    Resident Experience
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    Regulatory
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    Visual Media
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    Website
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    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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.