
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 |
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.
Auburn Ravine Terrace is a top-rated 55+ independent living community in Auburn, CA, that has thoughtfully furnished one- and two-bedroom apartments. Prioritizing older adults’ comfort and safety, the community continuously promotes a lively and welcoming environment with its resort-style amenities. With on-site management, maintenance, and concierge services, residents can maintain their independence with ease. The community strives to enrich residents’ living experiences by combining modern convenience and stunning scenery.
Light exercises and themed events provide residents with more opportunities to interact with friends and maintain an active lifestyle. A library, a spacious courtyard, and a business center are among the communal amenities that residents can use for recreation and wellness. Overlooking the majestic Sierra Nevada foothills with bus stops and local amenities nearby, residents can relax and have easy access to their needs. As one of the trusted choices for senior living in California, this independent living community ensures older adults can thrive in retirement.
Villa Serena Apartments for Seniors 55+ is an inviting independent living community in Rocklin, CA, that has thoughtfully designed apartments for older adults. With its accessible and welcoming environment, the community strives to keep older adults comfortable and safe. Maintenance services and safety features are also available, so residents can ease their worries during their stay. The community’s high-quality services aim to help residents live comfortably in their later years while promoting an active lifestyle.
Social events and light exercises ensure residents can make new friends and prevent isolation. Residents can also rest without hassles with its cozy living spaces and lively gathering areas. Surrounded by parks, local dentists, restaurants, and retail stores, residents can easily access their needs and leisure. With its convenient location and exceptional standards, this independent living community is one of the finest options for senior living in California.
Eskaton Granite Bay is a well-regarded retirement community in Granite Bay, CA, that offers comprehensive care options, ranging from independent living to respite care. Focusing on older adults’ comfort and familiarity, the community fosters a sense of belonging with its vibrant and supportive environment. Here, residents also receive high-quality services, including weekly housekeeping, transportation services, and restaurant-style dining. Through a holistic approach, the community ensures residents can live their retirement to the fullest.
A variety of classes, group outings, and educational presentations provide residents with opportunities to explore new interests and have fun. Residents can also relax and interact with friends at some of the community’s beautiful communal spaces, including the game lounge, garden, and courtyard. The area is nestled in the peaceful residential area of Granite Bay, ensuring residents have a stress-free retirement. This independent living community is a great choice for senior living in California, as it has a wide range of care options and extensive amenities.
Mcauley Meadows Senior Apartments is an affordable independent living community in Auburn, CA, that has 59 one-bedroom apartments for those 55+. With its cozy and inviting environment, the community ensures older adults can feel at home during their stay. On-site resident services, parking, and leisure opportunities are also offered to help residents maintain independence with ease. The community is purposely designed to provide those with extremely low incomes, ensuring they can live comfortably in retirement while staying on a budget.
Social gatherings, light exercises, and various recreational opportunities allow residents to live actively and create meaningful connections. A bocce-ball court, a garden, and a library with a gas fireplace are among the top-notch amenities that residents can lounge in. The Auburn City Fire Department Station 3, bus stops, and a market, as well as downtown Auburn, are also easily accessible from the area. With its affordability and exceptional quality, this independent living community is a good option for senior living in California.
Ansel Park Independent Living is a luxurious independent living community in Rocklin, CA, that has pet-friendly one- and two-bedroom apartments for older adults. The community promotes lively and inviting environment, ensuring older adults can find a home away from home. Emergency response systems, housekeeping, and meal packages are just some of the extensive services offered to enrich residents’ living experiences. Here, residents experience their later years to the fullest, accompanied by the community’s exceptional services.
Movie matinees, exercise programs, and book club are just some of the activities that residents can participate in to maintain social connections and holistic wellness. A heated outdoor swimming pool, a clubhouse, and a beauty and barber shop ensure residents can spend their days actively. With its ideal location along University Avenue and Orchid Drive in Rocklin, residents have easy access to their necessities and leisure. This independent living community is one of the finest options for senior living in California, as it has high-quality amenities dedicated to older adults’ well-being.
Parkwood at Polo Grounds is an upscale independent living community in Indio, CA, that offers thoughtfully designed apartments for those 55+. With its lively and welcoming environment, the community ensures older adults can live comfortably in retirement while maintaining an active lifestyle. Every unit is wheelchair-accessible and is equipped with a kitchen and dishwasher, ensuring residents’ comfort and convenience. The community’s luxurious setting allows residents to thrive in their later years.
Light exercises, social events, and plenty of leisure activities provide residents with more opportunities to learn and interact with friends. A fitness center, on-site laundry, a heated swimming pool and spa, and a serene walking trail are just some of the top-notch amenities provided for residents’ relaxation and wellness. John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital, as well as various resorts and parks, are also located nearby, providing residents with convenient access to leisure and their healthcare needs. This independent living community is one of the best options for senior living in California, as it has top-notch amenities.
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.












