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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 Citrus Hills 55+ Community

Make every moment count at Citrus Hills, a newly built 55+ community in Fontana, CA, offering independent living. With a variety of purposely built and spacious one- and two-bedroom floor plans, residents can rest assured of finding a new place of comfort. The community also provides on-site management and plenty of laundry areas for residents’ convenience.

Residents will not run out of things to do with a carefully curated calendar of engaging programs and exciting events that highlight their interests and capabilities. The community also features a BBQ and picnic area, ensuring residents enjoy mealtimes that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Amenities include a spa, a hot tub, a recreation room, an elevator, a fitness center, and a pool, ensuring residents enjoy retirement.

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Overview of Shasta Estates Senior Living

Overlooking the beautiful city of Redding, CA, Shasta Estates Senior Living is a vibrant senior living community that offers independent living. Residents can fully relax in their spacious apartments that they can personalize with their favorite furnishings and treasured memento. The community ensures residents can retire comfortably and conveniently with the support of services like housekeeping, personalized home health care, and various therapy services.

With plenty of inviting common spaces, amenities and deliciously prepared meals, the community warrants a delightful living experience that fosters holistic well-being and social engagement. Residents can stay fit with workout sessions in the fully-equipped fitness center, take in nature on a relaxing stroll at the private walking trails, or get stuck in a good book at the media room or library. Here, residents are free to engage in activities of their choice and live their lives however they want.

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Overview of The Remington Senior Living

Conveniently set along North 11th Avenue, Hanford, CA, The Remington Senior Living is a blissful retreat that provides independent living. Alongside specially designed and snug accommodations in variations of one-bedroom and two-bedroom floor plans, residents enjoy a maintenance-free lifestyle with the community handling the housekeeping. Home health care and therapy services tailored to residents’ welfare are also offered for their comfort.

Have fun with friends through a jam-packed calendar of recreational activities and wellness programs. Kitchens and kitchenettes are available for those who prefer to prepare their meal while restaurant-style dining is also served for a hassle-free mealtime. Amenities include a library, a media room, a fitness center, a reflection room, and pet-friendly spaces, perfect for relaxation and socialization.

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Overview of Edgewater Isle Senior Apartments

Edgewater Isle Senior Apartments is a top-rated independent living community in San Mateo, CA, that offers affordable apartments for those 62+. The community ensures older adults feel at ease during their stay, accompanied by its cozy and welcoming environment. Convenient apartment features, laundry spaces, and maintenance services are also available to help residents maintain their independence without hassles. Dedicated to low-income older adults, the community strives to maintain affordability while maintaining quality.

Here, residents can live actively and create meaningful connections through a variety of engaging social events and accessible amenities. Cozy living spaces and lively gathering areas also ensure residents can relax and freely interact with their surroundings. Grocery stores, serene parks, and public transportation are also located nearby, providing more options for residents to explore and experience. This independent living community is one of the trusted options for senior living in California, ensuring older adults can live comfortably in their later years.

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Overview of Shadowbrook Post Acute

Shadowbrook Post Acute is a luxurious nursing home in Fair Oaks, CA, offering rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and hospice support. Featuring upscale amenities and cozy, private rooms in a welcoming setting, the community ensures older adults are comfortable and safe. 24-hour care, therapies, wound care, a dietary program, and transportation services are among the excellent services dedicated to improving residents’ quality of life. Focusing on residents’ recovery and wellness, high-quality care tailored to their unique needs and habits is also provided.

Weekly outings, chess, and a variety of daily activities encourage residents to have fun and make friends. Cozy common areas and lively gathering spaces also ensure residents can rest and move around comfortably. Residents also experience a stress-free retirement, as it is peacefully located in the quiet neighborhood of Fair Oaks. This nursing home is a great choice for senior living in California, especially with its high standards of care.

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Overview of Caleo Bay Assisted Living and Memory Care

Caleo Bay Assisted Living and Memory Care is a highly recognized assisted living and memory care community in La Quinta, CA, that offers compassionate care for older adults. The community’s clean and nurturing setting ensures older adults can feel at home during their stay. With a dementia-trained team, as well as chef-prepared meals and 24-hour assistance, residents can ease their worries and have a maintenance-free lifestyle. Following a person-centered care approach, the community strives to understand residents’ routines and needs to help them thrive in retirement.

Chair yoga, puzzles, and live concerts are just some of the activities curated to enhance residents’ memory and encourage physical activity. With its wheelchair-accessible spaces and sensory spa, residents are guaranteed the utmost comfort and safety. Residents also have easy access to their healthcare needs and leisure, as the Bone and Joint Institute at Memorial Hospital and Walgreens are also located nearby. As one of the best options for memory care in California, this senior living community continuously provides excellent services for older adults’ welfare.

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Overview of Blue Mountain Senior Villas

Live your dream retirement in the comforting environment of Blue Mountain Senior Villas, a thriving community in Grand Terrace, CA, designed for independent living. They provide dynamic residents a premiere accommodation at an affordable price and with thoughtful in-house features like air conditioning/ heating, safety features, and high-speed internet access. Residents can choose among their spacious one and two-bedroom floor plans with convenient access to local dining and shopping options, as well as other life amenities.

Their property manager is always available to address residents’ concerns and respond to their emergencies, alongside the convenience of having maintenance on-site. Residents here also enjoy 24-hour access to an array of amenities, such as a clubhouse and online services. Whether you’re seeking privacy, peace, or convenience, Blue Mountain Senior Villas can give it all to you.

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Overview of Mission Village

Mission Village is an idyllic retreat in Riverside, CA, offering independent living. Dedicated to the comfort of those 55+, the community features specially designed and cozy one- and two-bedroom floor plans. Residents can downsize in retirement without worries with the community’s affordable rates and welcoming environment.

Residents are also encouraged to live actively with a thoughtfully curated calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs. With restaurants and retail nearby, residents have quick access to their necessities and leisure. The community is equipped with a swimming pool, a game room, a fitness center, a library, and a computer room, creating the ideal setting for residents’ recreation and wellness.

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Overview of Houser Glen Senior Apartments

Peacefully set near Mark Twain Park in Modesto, CA, House Glen Senior Apartments is an astounding community that offers independent living. This 76-unit community ensures residents’ comfort and safety with specially designed and cozy floor plans. With safety features throughout the community, residents can keep their peace of mind and live safely.

Residents will not run out of things to do with fun games and exciting events conducted for their leisure. Several restaurants are also available nearby, providing residents with plenty of dining options that satisfy their dietary needs and preferences. The community’s wheelchair-accessible amenities and friendly setting create the ideal setting for a worry-free retirement.

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Overview of Palm Terrace I Co-Op Apartments

Palm Terrace I Co-Op Apartments is a blissful retreat in Ontario, CA, offering independent living. The community features specially designed and spacious one-bedroom floor plans, dedicated to residents’ comfort and safety. Residents can keep their peace of mind with on-site maintenance and laundry spaces that aim to provide more time for them to do the things they love.

Pets are also allowed to accompany residents to ease their loneliness; however, restrictions may apply. The community’s proximity to leisure sites and delightful local amenities gives residents easy access to recreation and wellness. Amenities include a library, exercise equipment, a library, a community room, and raised garden beds, ensuring residents can downsize without worries.

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Weighting overview

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    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    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.

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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.

  • 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.