
Compare Senior Communities around California
The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.
| GlenBrook Health Center | SC AL MC NH | Carlsbad | 95
Facility
95
CA AVG
103
Rank
#813 / 1657 | No |
57
Facility
57
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1157 / 2092 | 95
Facility
95
CA AVG
81
Rank
#108 / 1401 | 11 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
13
Rank
#324 / 1397 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1164 | 22
Facility
22
CA AVG
13
Rank
#313 / 1487 |
64.2%
Facility
64.2%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#1020 / 1368 | - | Glenbrook Hc LLC/Life Services LLC | - |
| The Fountains Skilled Nursing Care | SC HC NH | Yuba City | 80
Facility
80
CA AVG
103
Rank
#916 / 1657 | No |
55
Facility
55
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1215 / 2092 | 89
Facility
89
CA AVG
81
Rank
#461 / 1401 | 14 | 9 | 1 | 27
Facility
27
CA AVG
13
Rank
#183 / 1487 | 70.0% | - | United Com-Serve Fremont-Rideout Health Group | - |
| OakView Health Center | SC AL MC NH | Thousand Oaks (Mountclef Village) | 63
Facility
63
CA AVG
103
Rank
#1063 / 1657 | No |
20
Facility
20
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1846 / 2092 | 89
Facility
89
CA AVG
81
Rank
#461 / 1401 | 7 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
13
Rank
#529 / 1397 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
3
Rank
#600 / 1164 | 18
Facility
18
CA AVG
13
Rank
#428 / 1487 |
79.4%
Facility
79.4%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#608 / 1368 | A+ | Oakview Hc LLC | Private / Semi-Private Rooms |
| Reata Glen | SC AL IL MC NH | Mission Viejo | 840
Facility
840
CA AVG
103
Rank
#2 / 1657 | No |
2
Facility
2
CA AVG
57
Rank
#2044 / 2092 | 96
Facility
96
CA AVG
81
Rank
#1 / 1401 | 8 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1 / 1397 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1164 | 12
Facility
12
CA AVG
13
Rank
#569 / 1487 |
80.6%
Facility
80.6%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#584 / 1368 | B- | Reat Glen Orange County Ccrc | 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed |
| Ivy Park at La Palma | SC AL MC | La Palma | 80
Facility
80
CA AVG
103
Rank
#916 / 1657 | Yes |
61
Facility
61
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1013 / 2092 | 93
Facility
93
CA AVG
81
Rank
#242 / 1401 | 3 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1 / 1397 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
3
Rank
#413 / 1164 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1391 / 1487 |
87.5%
Facility
87.5%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#331 / 1368 | - | Transformer Opco LLC;Oakmont Management Group LLC | Studio / 1 Bed |
| Ivy Park at Claremont | SC AL MC | Claremont | 81
Facility
81
CA AVG
103
Rank
#913 / 1657 | Yes |
14
Facility
14
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1913 / 2092 | 90
Facility
90
CA AVG
81
Rank
#398 / 1401 | 7 | 5
Facility
5
CA AVG
13
Rank
#592 / 1397 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
3
Rank
#413 / 1164 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1391 / 1487 |
72.8%
Facility
72.8%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#779 / 1368 | - | Transformer Opco LLC;Oakmont Mangement Group LLC | Studio / 1 Bed |
| Oakmont of Brookside | SC AL MC | Stockton (Brookside) | 81
Facility
81
CA AVG
103
Rank
#913 / 1657 | Yes |
46
Facility
46
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1445 / 2092 | 67
Facility
67
CA AVG
81
Rank
#1156 / 1401 | 29 | 16
Facility
16
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1049 / 1397 | 8
Facility
8
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1015 / 1164 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1100 / 1487 |
96.3%
Facility
96.3%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#174 / 1368 | - | Oakmont Senior Living Of Brookside Opco, LLC And | Studio / Suite / 1 Bed |
| Oakmont Gardens | SC AL IL | Santa Rosa (Oakmont Village Association) | 79
Facility
79
CA AVG
103
Rank
#936 / 1657 | Yes |
34
Facility
34
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1663 / 2092 | 64
Facility
64
CA AVG
81
Rank
#1247 / 1401 | 24 | 15
Facility
15
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1024 / 1397 | 24
Facility
24
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1152 / 1164 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1100 / 1487 |
62.0%
Facility
62.0%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#1069 / 1368 | - | Ffi Oakmont Tenant LLC; Life Care Services LLC | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Cogir of Sonoma | SC AL IL | Sonoma (Oregon Street) | 82
Facility
82
CA AVG
103
Rank
#901 / 1657 | Yes |
74
Facility
74
CA AVG
57
Rank
#598 / 2092 | 87
Facility
87
CA AVG
81
Rank
#568 / 1401 | 10 | 3
Facility
3
CA AVG
13
Rank
#441 / 1397 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
3
Rank
#600 / 1164 | 7
Facility
7
CA AVG
13
Rank
#805 / 1487 |
34.1%
Facility
34.1%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#1342 / 1368 | A+ | Welltower Cogir Tenant; Cogir Management Usa | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| MorningStar Memory Care at San Tomas | SC MC | San Jose (West Valley) | 82
Facility
82
CA AVG
103
Rank
#901 / 1657 | Yes |
59
Facility
59
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1088 / 2092 | 71
Facility
71
CA AVG
81
Rank
#1079 / 1401 | 11 | 17
Facility
17
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1061 / 1397 | 7
Facility
7
CA AVG
3
Rank
#988 / 1164 | 3
Facility
3
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1210 / 1487 |
47.6%
Facility
47.6%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#1276 / 1368 | - | West Valley Mc,LLC; Oakmont Management Group LLC | Studio / Shared Studio |
| Silverado Thousand Oaks Memory Care Community | SC AL MC | Thousand Oaks (Warwick Avenue) | 82
Facility
82
CA AVG
103
Rank
#901 / 1657 | Yes |
72
Facility
72
CA AVG
57
Rank
#674 / 2092 | 62
Facility
62
CA AVG
81
Rank
#1271 / 1401 | 29 | 18
Facility
18
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1088 / 1397 | 14
Facility
14
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1107 / 1164 | 5
Facility
5
CA AVG
13
Rank
#988 / 1487 |
57.3%
Facility
57.3%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#1145 / 1368 | - | Silverado Thousand Oaks LLC;Silverado Sr. Lvng Mgmt | Private Rooms |
| Ivy Park at Alta Loma | SC AL MC | Rancho Cucamonga (Alta Loma) | 77
Facility
77
CA AVG
103
Rank
#948 / 1657 | Yes |
75
Facility
75
CA AVG
57
Rank
#563 / 2092 | 93
Facility
93
CA AVG
81
Rank
#242 / 1401 | 3 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
13
Rank
#324 / 1397 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
3
Rank
#413 / 1164 | 8
Facility
8
CA AVG
13
Rank
#738 / 1487 |
79.2%
Facility
79.2%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#614 / 1368 | A+ | Transformer Opco LLC;Oakmont Management Group LLC | Studio / 1 Bed |
| Villa Lorena Senior Living | SC AL IL MC | San Diego (Black Mountain Ranch Village) | 85
Facility
85
CA AVG
103
Rank
#884 / 1657 | No |
32
Facility
32
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1693 / 2092 | 73
Facility
73
CA AVG
81
Rank
#1022 / 1401 | 14 | 20
Facility
20
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1129 / 1397 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
3
Rank
#413 / 1164 | 9
Facility
9
CA AVG
13
Rank
#703 / 1487 |
72.9%
Facility
72.9%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#778 / 1368 | - | Santaluz Senior Partners,LP;Vlgp Inc(Gen. Partner) | - |
| Town & Country | SC AL IL MC NH | Santa Ana (East Memory Lane) | 328
Facility
328
CA AVG
103
Rank
#45 / 1657 | No |
67
Facility
67
CA AVG
57
Rank
#830 / 2092 | 64
Facility
64
CA AVG
81
Rank
#1247 / 1401 | 23 | 28
Facility
28
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1242 / 1397 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
3
Rank
#828 / 1164 | 50
Facility
50
CA AVG
13
Rank
#21 / 1487 |
32.9%
Facility
32.9%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#1355 / 1368 | A+ | Christian And Missionary Alliance | - |
| Sunrise of San Mateo | SC AL MC | San Mateo (Central San Mateo) | 85
Facility
85
CA AVG
103
Rank
#884 / 1657 | Yes |
88
Facility
88
CA AVG
57
Rank
#218 / 2092 | 88
Facility
88
CA AVG
81
Rank
#513 / 1401 | 8 | 3
Facility
3
CA AVG
13
Rank
#441 / 1397 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
3
Rank
#600 / 1164 | 25
Facility
25
CA AVG
13
Rank
#235 / 1487 |
78.8%
Facility
78.8%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#624 / 1368 | - | Szr San Mateo LLC; Sunrise Senior Living Mgt | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
Summerset Lincoln: Memory & Adaptive Care is a specially designed memory care community in Lincoln, CA, that focuses on caring for those with Alzheimer’s, dementia, and memory-related conditions. Promoting a structured and supportive environment, the community ensures older adults are comfortable and safe. With a specially trained team available around the clock, chef-prepared meals, and purposeful activities, residents receive the utmost attention and care to maintain their independence with ease. Through a family-centered approach, the community works closely with families to ensure residents are well-cared for.
Walking groups, memory games, and reminiscence therapy help enhance residents’ cognition and maintain holistic wellness. Residents can also keep their peace of mind and move around without hassles, with its cozy living spaces and secure communal areas. Surrounded by various dining options, McBean Stadium, and public transportation, the community guarantees convenient access to leisure and necessities. This memory care community is a good option for senior living in California, with its exceptional services that aim to improve the quality of life of those with memory-related conditions.
Par Place Senior Living in Rocklin, CA, is a family-owned residential care community that offers personal and dementia care. With its intimate and welcoming environment, older adults are guaranteed to receive the utmost attention and care to live comfortably in retirement. Home-cooked meals, medication assistance, and daily housekeeping are also offered to help residents maintain their independence with ease. The community also provides personalized care plans to meet residents’ needs and preferences.
Group outings, memory-enhancing activities, and light exercises provide residents with more opportunities to make friends and stay active. A secured backyard, safety features, and cozy living spaces allow residents to lounge and move around comfortably. Set near the Rocklin Event Center in the peaceful neighborhood of Rocklin, the community is easily accessible for visitors and families. As one of the highly regarded options for senior living in California, this residential care community ensures older adults can thrive in retirement.
Aunt Dottie’s Place is a non-medical residential care community in Roseville, CA, that offers assisted living, memory care, hospice, and respite care. The community’s home-like setting can accommodate up to six older adults, ensuring their comfort and safety. With three home-cooked meals daily, medication management, and housekeeping services, residents have a worry-free retirement. Through personalized care plans, the community strives to meet residents’ unique needs and help improve their quality of life.
Knitting, live performances, and stretching are just some of the activities that residents can participate in to enhance cognition and maintain holistic wellness. Residents can lounge and interact with friends in its beautiful courtyards, pool area, and well-maintained gardens. Set near bus stops, a school, grocery stores, and restaurants in Roseville, the community ensures residents have convenient access to their necessities and leisure. This residential care community has an intimate setting and exceptional standards of care, making it one of the best options for senior living in California.
Sierra Ridge Memory Care is an innovative memory care community in Auburn, CA, that offers compassionate care for those with memory loss. Here, older adults can feel at home, accompanied by its nurturing and stress-free environment. With chef-prepared meals, 24-hour care, and housekeeping services, residents can maintain their independence without hassles. The community also works closely with residents to create care plans tailored to their unique needs and preferences.
Mind-stimulating activities, light exercises, and social events provide residents with more opportunities to make friends and learn new hobbies. Secure rooms and cozy communal spaces ensure residents can rest and move around without worries. Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital and DeWitt History Museum are located nearby, providing residents with easy access to their healthcare needs and leisure. As one of the trusted options for senior living in California, this memory care community strives to help older adults live to their potential.
Silvercrest Residences is a welcoming independent living community in Ventura, CA, that has a variety of thoughtfully designed accommodations for older adults. Here, older adults can feel at home, accompanied by the community’s warm and nurturing environment. Maintenance services, high-quality apartment features, and recreational opportunities are also offered to enrich residents’ living experiences. The community is dedicated to helping residents live independently in retirement with its accessible amenities.
Residents can explore new interests and have fun through various activities and social events. Cozy living spaces and lively communal areas allow residents to rest and interact with friends comfortably. With its ideal setting in the peaceful residential area of Ventura, near serene parks and grocery stores, residents have easy access to their leisure and necessities. Providing exceptional services and well-maintained amenities, this independent living community is undeniably one of the finest options for senior living in California.
Versailles Senior Condominium Community is an upscale independent living community in San Mateo, CA, that features 61 beautifully designed condominiums for those 55+. Here, older adults can feel at home during their stay, accompanied by its luxurious and welcoming environment. Weekly housekeeping, chef-prepared meals, and concierge services are among the exceptional services offered to enrich residents’ living experiences. The community’s extensive amenities and outstanding services ensure residents have the finest retirement experience.
Fitness programs, social events, and plenty of recreational opportunities provide residents with more opportunities to interact with friends and have fun. The community also features a heated indoor pool, a whirlpool spa, and a rooftop view terrace, perfect for residents’ recreation and wellness. Ideally set next to downtown San Mateo and surrounded by restaurants, leisure sites, and bus stops, residents can easily access entertainment options and necessities. As one of the new senior living options in California, this independent living community ensures older adults can maintain their independence with ease.
Johnson Gardens Apartments is an inviting independent living community in Ventura, CA, that offers spacious accommodations for older adults. The community promotes a home-like atmosphere for residents’ comfort and convenience. With a variety of apartment features and maintenance services, residents are guaranteed a maintenance-free living. Here, residents can live comfortably in retirement with the community’s exceptional services.
Fun gatherings and light exercises also allow residents to interact with friends and stay active. Thoughtfully furnished living spaces and welcoming gathering areas ensure residents can rest without hassles. Residents can also easily access various entertainment options and their necessities in the community’s ideal setting in the quiet residential area of Ventura. As a trusted choice for senior living in California, this independent living community continuously helps older adults maintain their independence in retirement.
The Trousdale is a highly regarded retirement community in Burlingame, CA, that offers comprehensive care options, ranging from independent living to memory care. Promoting a comfortable and welcoming environment, the community ensures older adults can find a home away from home in their later years. Restaurant-style dining, life-enrichment programs, and maintenance services are among the high-quality services offered to improve residents’ quality of life. With its relationship-driven environment, the community ensures residents gain meaningful connections while receiving the utmost attention for their needs through personalized services.
Exercise classes, like Tai Chi and yoga, as well as art activities and social gatherings, provide residents with more opportunities to explore new hobbies and remain active. Pet-friendly spaces, a wellness center, and a cafe bistro ensure residents can relax and freely interact with their surroundings. Located near the San Francisco International Airport, scenic beaches, and state parks, the community has easy access to various local amenities. As one of the finest options for senior living in California, this retirement community ensures older adults have convenient access to higher levels of care.
Chapel Lane Senior Apartments is an affordable independent living community in Ventura, CA, that offers spacious one- and two-bedroom apartments for those 62+. With its warm and home-like environment, the community ensures older adults can feel at ease during their stay. Laundry rooms, social opportunities, and maintenance services are also available for residents’ comfort and convenience. The community also maintains affordability with income-based rents to ease financial challenges.
Residents can try new hobbies and explore the locality for recreation and wellness. The community’s thoughtfully designed living spaces and lively gathering areas allow residents to relax and connect with friends. Set in the peaceful residential area of Ventura, the community provides residents with easy access to leisure and necessities. As one of the top-rated choices for senior living in California, this independent living community ensures older adults can thrive in their later years.
Lesley Towers is an affordable independent living community in San Mateo, CA, that offers accessible accommodations for older adults. With its warm and welcoming environment, the community ensures older adults can feel a sense of belonging. Laundry rooms, maintenance services, and convenient apartment features are also available to ensure residents’ comfort and convenience. To ease financial challenges, the community also offers income and rent restrictions.
Residents can spend their days happily by participating in local community events and exploring the neighborhood. Spacious living areas and lively communal spaces ensure residents can rest and connect with friends without hassles. San Mateo Central Park, restaurants, and public transportation also surround the area, providing residents with quick access to their leisure and necessities. This independent living community is a good option for senior living in California, ensuring older adults can maintain their independence in retirement.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
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 2084 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.











