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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 Sequoia Grove Gracious Retirement Living

Live a fun-filled everyday life at Sequoia Grove, an engaging senior living community in Granite Bay, CA, offering independent living. Residents indulge in safety and comfort with a range of thoughtfully designed accommodation, including studios, one- and two-bedroom apartments with convenient features and safety features. Immediate assistance is guaranteed with managers living on-site and available throughout the day. Safety is guaranteed with 24-hour emergency pull cords and fire protection systems installed in each residence.

Residents’ lifestyle is enhanced with the community’s wide array of convenient amenities, engaging activities, and services. Housekeeping, laundry, transportation, and maintenance services help residents leave the worries of daily living behind so they can freely enjoy their lives. Amenities like a library, full-service beauty salon, worship services, fitness center, spacious activity room, garden beds, walking paths, and outdoor firepit, ensure residents will never run out of enjoyable things to do and can live an active lifestyle.

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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 Sierra Hills – a Provincial Senior Living Community

Located on the beautiful West Henderson Avenue, Porterville, CA, is the esteemed senior living community of Sierra Hills focusing on independent living. With a wide array of sophisticated and purposely built suites, cottages, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, seniors enjoy unparalleled comfort and convenience. Moreover, the community ensures residents live a care-free lifestyle with supportive services offered.

Take your retirement to the next level with a well-thought-of calendar of activities and programs that highlight your interests and strengths. Here, residents may indulge in healthy and tasty meals that cater to dietary needs and preferences. With a wide range of stunning amenities and exceptional services, Sierra Hills strives to provide seniors with a haven to spend their golden years wonderfully. Safety rails, smoke alarms, sprinkler systems, covered parking, and wheelchair-accessible spaces are only some of the amenities offered in the community.

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The Terraces at Fountaingrove Lodge

Thomas Lake Harris Dr, Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Overview of The Terraces at Fountaingrove Lodge

Experience the senior lifestyle you’ve envisioned at The Terraces at Fountaingrove Lodge, a nurturing senior living community in Santa Rosa, CA, that offers premium memory care. The community offers meticulously designed private or semi-private suites that warrant a comfortable and secure environment. Residents can keep their peace and rest assured with on-site wellness centers and round-the-clock availability of a full-time nurse

The community features a dedicated team that thoroughly curates a wide variety of dynamic activities designed to stimulate residents’ holistic aspects. With breathtaking views, renowned dining experiences, and a broad range of amenities, the community ensures a vibrant atmosphere that helps residents thrive. Beautiful outdoor spaces, intimate movie theater, and welcoming dining spaces adds to the charm of the community and further enhances residents’ living experience.

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Overview of Koelsch Senior Independent Living

Koelsch Senior Independent Living is a 3-story independent living community located at 2832 Health Care Way in Modesto, California, serving adults 55 and older. The community offers studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans ranging from 450 to 1,110 square feet, accommodating residents seeking an active lifestyle without medical care support.

The community handles maintenance and housekeeping, allowing residents to focus on social engagement and personal interests. Dining services, beauty services, transportation, social and recreational activities, and exercise programs form the core lifestyle offerings.

The community is pet-friendly, accommodating residents who wish to maintain animal companionship.

Koelsch Senior is located 6.8 miles from Modesto’s city center in a car-dependent neighborhood (Walk Score 9). This location trades walkability for proximity to healthcare resources and regional amenities accessible by vehicle.

The community is structured for active, independent-living seniors who want to eliminate home maintenance responsibilities while maintaining autonomy in daily routines and care decisions.

Residents who prioritize social programming, dining amenities, and transportation access without hands-on medical support will find the service model aligned with their needs.

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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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Oxford Health Group

4221 Wilshire Blvd Suite 392, Los Angeles, CA 90010
Overview of Oxford Health Group

Oxford Health Group occupies Suite 392 on Wilshire Boulevard in Central Los Angeles, positioning itself within one of California’s most densely walkable urban neighborhoods.

Rather than operate a single resident care facility, the organization functions as a healthcare administrative and management consulting firm serving multiple senior care operations across Southern California. The company self-identifies as family-owned and experienced across the assisted living and skilled nursing sectors, with a stated mission of providing administrative solutions and operational support to underperforming healthcare organizations.

The scope of Oxford Health Group’s portfolio extends across a full continuum of care types. The organization owns, operates, or manages skilled nursing facilities, assisted living communities licensed under both RCFE (Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly) and ARF (Adult Residential Facilities) regulations, recuperative care settings, home-based health services, hospice programs, and caregiver staffing agencies. This multi-asset structure positions Oxford Health Group as a network operator rather than a single-site provider.

Beyond facility ownership and management, the company provides ancillary services to other healthcare organizations: financial processing (accounts payable and receivable), technology infrastructure, workforce administration and benefits, payroll management, and workers compensation services. This consulting and staffing model allows the organization to serve the operational needs of healthcare entities independent of direct care delivery.

The corporate headquarters location itself reflects an urban professional presence. Wilshire Boulevard in the Central LA region scores highly for pedestrian accessibility (Walk Score 81), surrounded by mixed-use development and urban services. Standard business operations occur Monday through Friday, 9am to 6pm, consistent with administrative rather than 24-hour care operations.

Oxford Health Group operates as a healthcare services management enterprise managing a network of independent facilities rather than a unified residential community.

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Oyuna Hospice, Inc.

5067 N Mariposa St Ste 104, Fresno, CA 93710
Overview of Oyuna Hospice

Maintain dignity in your later years with Oyuna Hospice, Inc., a dedicated community in Fresno, CA, that offers hospice care. With different levels of care, including routine home care, respite care, continuous care, and inpatient care, older adults receive the highest quality of care for their life-limiting conditions whenever necessary. The community promotes a nurturing and welcoming environment for older adults to ease their worries and live with purpose during their later years.

Working closely with attending physicians, the community ensures that older adults receive the right medical care to ease their pain. Through grief counseling, family members receive support to help them cope during this difficult time of their lives. Live your later years without worries, accompanied by the community’s genuine care and dedicated services.

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Overview of Vista Veranda Assisted Living

Vista Veranda Assisted Living, located in Lynwood CA, is one of the few senior living communities in the city that offers quality assisted living. Their well trained staff ensure the residents overall well being by providing a variety of services aimed to support and improve their quality of life. As part of their resident-centered services, they provide 24/7 staff availability for assistance with daily living activities, nursing care, or memory care.

Additionally, the staff of Vista Veranda Assisted Living also provides daily social, learning, and spiritual programs, creating a perfect balance of comfort and care, within the community. They also provide residents with nutritious and delicious meals and snacks daily, and take care of housekeeping and laundry to ensure that the environment remains clean and safe for both residents and staff.

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Overview of Chateau Cupertino

Chateau Cupertino is a cozy and elegant independent living community, one of Silicon Valley’s premier senior living facilities. Senior residents can expect the full attention and care given to them because rest assured that staff and management are ready to attend to individual needs. Chateau Cupertino is ideal for families to entrust their loved ones to professional care staff as they fulfill and nurture seniors’ lifestyles and personal growth.

This senior living has proven to excel in its provision of exceptional standard of senior care through its friendly and dedicated staff who make residents feel like family; the multiple levels of care tailored to their specific needs, a home-like feel to make seniors feel comfortable in their new residence.

 

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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.

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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.