
Compare Senior Communities around California
The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.
| The Reutlinger Community | SC AL IL MC NH SNF | Danville | 120
Facility
120
CA AVG
104
Rank
#561 / 1648 | No |
30
Facility
30
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1715 / 2087 | 86
Facility
86
CA AVG
81
Rank
#630 / 1399 | 22 | 11
Facility
11
CA AVG
13
Rank
#884 / 1388 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
3
Rank
#412 / 1160 | 26
Facility
26
CA AVG
13
Rank
#217 / 1494 | 65.0% | A+ | Reutlinger Community, The And Eskaton Properties Inc | Studio / 1 Bed |
| OakView Health Center | SC AL MC NH SNF | Thousand Oaks (Mountclef Village) | 63
Facility
63
CA AVG
104
Rank
#1057 / 1648 | No |
20
Facility
20
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1841 / 2087 | 89
Facility
89
CA AVG
81
Rank
#461 / 1399 | 7 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
13
Rank
#525 / 1388 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
3
Rank
#599 / 1160 | 18
Facility
18
CA AVG
13
Rank
#430 / 1494 | 79.4% | A+ | Oakview Hc LLC | Private / Semi-Private Rooms |
| Spring Lake Village | SC NH AL IL MC | Santa Rosa (Melita) | 679
Facility
679
CA AVG
104
Rank
#8 / 1648 | No |
13
Facility
13
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1921 / 2087 | 88
Facility
88
CA AVG
81
Rank
#513 / 1399 | 13 | 6
Facility
6
CA AVG
13
Rank
#650 / 1388 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
3
Rank
#599 / 1160 | 39
Facility
39
CA AVG
13
Rank
#45 / 1494 | 0 | A+ | Front Porch Communities And Services | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Mission Commons – A Provincial Senior Living Community | SC NH IL | Redlands (Live Oak Canyon) | -
Facility
-
CA AVG
104
Rank
#1287 / 1648 | Yes |
54
Facility
54
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1240 / 2087 | - | - | - | - | - | 0 | - | - | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Harrison Villa of Mt. San Antonio Gardens | SC AL IL MC NH SNF | Pomona | 520
Facility
520
CA AVG
104
Rank
#16 / 1648 | No |
45
Facility
45
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1470 / 2087 | 94
Facility
94
CA AVG
81
Rank
#185 / 1399 | 12 | 3
Facility
3
CA AVG
13
Rank
#441 / 1388 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1160 | 33
Facility
33
CA AVG
13
Rank
#92 / 1494 | 84.0% | - | Congregational Homes, Incorporated | Studio |
| O‘Connor Woods | SC AL IL MC NH RC SNF | Stockton (Sherwood Manor) | 499
Facility
499
CA AVG
104
Rank
#23 / 1648 | Yes |
22
Facility
22
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1821 / 2087 | 94
Facility
94
CA AVG
81
Rank
#185 / 1399 | 11 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
13
Rank
#324 / 1388 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1160 | 34
Facility
34
CA AVG
13
Rank
#82 / 1494 | 0 | - | O'connor Woods Housing | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Vi at Palo Alto | SC AL IL MC NH SNF | Palo Alto | 876
Facility
876
CA AVG
104
Rank
#1 / 1648 | No |
80
Facility
80
CA AVG
57
Rank
#416 / 2087 | 90
Facility
90
CA AVG
81
Rank
#398 / 1399 | 20 | 10
Facility
10
CA AVG
13
Rank
#845 / 1388 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1160 | 21
Facility
21
CA AVG
13
Rank
#336 / 1494 | 73.1% | - | Cc Palo Alto LLC And Classic Res. Mgmt. Ltd. Partner | 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed |
| Vi at La Jolla Village | SC AL IL MC NH SNF | San Diego (University City) | 783
Facility
783
CA AVG
104
Rank
#5 / 1648 | No |
88
Facility
88
CA AVG
57
Rank
#218 / 2087 | 84
Facility
84
CA AVG
81
Rank
#730 / 1399 | 29 | 17
Facility
17
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1056 / 1388 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1160 | 27
Facility
27
CA AVG
13
Rank
#184 / 1494 | 69.3% | - | Ccw La Jolla LLC, Cc La Jolla LLC, And Classic Res Mgmt | Suite / Penthouse / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| University Retirement Community | SC AL HC IL MC NH SNF | Davis (West Davis) | 500
Facility
500
CA AVG
104
Rank
#22 / 1648 | No |
54
Facility
54
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1240 / 2087 | 91
Facility
91
CA AVG
81
Rank
#355 / 1399 | 12 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
13
Rank
#525 / 1388 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
3
Rank
#412 / 1160 | 28
Facility
28
CA AVG
13
Rank
#159 / 1494 | 0 | - | Univer Retire Com At Davis/Pacific Retire Services | 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed |
| Highland Palms Healthcare Center | SC NH SNF | Highland (Cypress) | 99
Facility
99
CA AVG
104
Rank
#726 / 1648 | No |
57
Facility
57
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1155 / 2087 | - | 9 | - | - | 13
Facility
13
CA AVG
13
Rank
#534 / 1494 | 91.1% | A+ | - | Private Rooms |
| Canterbury Woods | SC AL IL NH SNF | Pacific Grove | 190
Facility
190
CA AVG
104
Rank
#180 / 1648 | No |
81
Facility
81
CA AVG
57
Rank
#383 / 2087 | 91
Facility
91
CA AVG
81
Rank
#355 / 1399 | 9 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
13
Rank
#324 / 1388 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
3
Rank
#412 / 1160 | 42
Facility
42
CA AVG
13
Rank
#34 / 1494 | 72.6% | A+ | Front Porch Communities And Services | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Carlsbad By The Sea Care Center | SC NH SNF | Carlsbad (Carlsbad Village) | 224
Facility
224
CA AVG
104
Rank
#116 / 1648 | No |
96
Facility
96
CA AVG
57
Rank
#43 / 2087 | 94
Facility
94
CA AVG
81
Rank
#185 / 1399 | 8 | 3 | - | 31
Facility
31
CA AVG
13
Rank
#123 / 1494 | 84.8% | A+ | Front Porch Communities And Services | - |
| Pine Creek Care Center | SC MC NH SNF | Roseville (Cirby Side) | 99
Facility
99
CA AVG
104
Rank
#726 / 1648 | No |
48
Facility
48
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1390 / 2087 | - | 6 | - | - | 15
Facility
15
CA AVG
13
Rank
#492 / 1494 | 96.0% | B- | - | - |
| Summerfield Healthcare Center | SC NH SNF | Santa Rosa | 70
Facility
70
CA AVG
104
Rank
#997 / 1648 | No |
49
Facility
49
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1368 / 2087 | - | 6 | - | - | - | 75.3% | A | - | - |
| Ventura Post Acute | SC HOS NH SNF | Ventura | 71
Facility
71
CA AVG
104
Rank
#994 / 1648 | No |
65
Facility
65
CA AVG
57
Rank
#887 / 2087 | - | 7 | - | - | 7
Facility
7
CA AVG
13
Rank
#812 / 1494 | 92.0% | - | - | Private / Shared Rooms |
Surrounded by convenient local amenities in Riverside, CA, Mt. Rubidoux Manor is a one-of-a-kind 55+ community that offers independent living. Featuring 188 purposely designed and snug accommodations, the community promises residents comfort and convenience like no other. The accommodations also feature emergency call systems, kitchens, and safety handles to ensure safety. Here, residents enjoy the community’s vibrant and welcoming environment, ensuring they have the finest retirement experience.
With a variety of enriching activities and engaging events, residents are encouraged to live actively and remain socially engaged. Health seminars, transportation services, and a service coordinator are available to meet residents’ healthcare needs. Amenities include a library, a pool table, an outdoor patio, and computer stations for residents to live comfortably in their golden years.
Peacefully nestled in Riverside, CA, Vintage at Snowberry is an idyllic 55+ community that offers independent living. Here, residents will surely enjoy their later years with the community’s snug and state-of-the-art amenities designed for comfort and safety. Interact with different people and make their retirement more meaningful.
Residents will not run out of things to do with a carefully curated calendar of fun activities and enriching programs tailored to their leisure and wellness. With top-notch safety precautions, residents can rest assured of enjoying a safe and convenient lifestyle. Amenities include a pool, a clubhouse, a business center, a fitness center, and laundry, creating the ideal setting for a blissful retirement.
Peacefully situated near Civic Park in Walnut Creek, CA, Alameda Care Hospice is a distinct community that offers hospice care. The community is dedicated to improving older adults’ quality of life in their later years, providing comprehensive care whenever and wherever they need it. With a team of kind and highly qualified professionals, older adults can rest assured of receiving the utmost care and support they deserve.
The community ensures older adults and their families are well-informed about their condition, providing educational programs and training about end-of-life care. To help family members cope with the loss of their loved ones, the community also provides emotional counseling and grief support. Begin your end-of-life journey at the comforts of your home, with the community delivering the highest quality of care right at your doorsteps.
A distinguished community located in the vibrant neighborhood of Hayward, CA, Affinity Hospice Care offers hospice care. Here, residents receive the highest quality of care and assistance tailored to their special needs 24/7. Promoting a nurturing and welcoming environment, the community strives to understand residents to provide them with better care and comfort.
With hospice social workers, residents can rest assured of optimizing the available resources to ease challenges in their later years. Therapy services, including physical, speech, and occupational therapy, are also provided to enhance residents’ living conditions. Providing genuine companionship, the community has volunteers to keep residents’ company and ease their loneliness. The community is ideal for those seeking assistance for their end-of-life journey.
Bristol Hospice-East Bay is a one-of-a-kind community in Pleasanton, CA, that specializes in hospice care. Those with life-limiting conditions can rest their worries and receive top-notch care for their special needs from a respectful and highly trained team available 24/7. The community also utilizes exclusive programs, like Sweet Dreams and Bright Moments, to enhance the quality of life of those with Alzheimer’s and dementia.
Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance plans cover the costs of hospice care, helping families and older adults with their financial challenges. Bereavement services are also available to help family members cope with the loss of a loved one. Older adults maintain their dignity as they live their later years with the community’s genuine care.
Cherish every moment of your later years with Grace and Glory Hospice, an astounding community in Brentwood, CA, specializing in hospice care. With its dedication to improving the quality of life of those with life-limiting conditions, a kind and highly skilled team strives to provide top-tier care tailored to their special needs. Promoting a stress-free and nourishing environment, the community ensures that older adults live comfortably while maintaining their dignity.
To help family members come to terms with end-of-life care, the community continuously educates them and provides guidance. Beyond their physical wellness, the community also offers dedicated services for older adults’ holistic well-being through emotional and spiritual support. The community strives to ease older adults’ pain, allowing them to spend their end-of-life happily.
Bay Hospice Care delivers palliative and end-of-life care to seniors throughout Contra Costa County from its headquarters in San Ramon, California. Managed by owner Shafiqa Ahmadzai, this agency brings clinical comfort measures directly to a patient’s private home or senior living apartment, allowing individuals to avoid relocating to an institutional care facility.
The local office sits on San Ramon Valley Boulevard and holds a walkability score of 74 out of 100, which makes the surrounding neighborhood highly accessible on foot for visitors and staff. Clinical operations are structured under a 24-hour schedule to manage sudden physical symptoms and guide pain control.
Individuals seeking home-based hospice support can call the San Ramon administrative team to discuss the intake process.
Love and Serenity III – Greenhaven Assisted Living Community
Peacefully set near the serene parks of Pedestrian Bridge in Seymour Park and Portuguese Community Park, Love and Serenity III is a distinct community in Sacramento, CA, offering assisted living. With a kind and highly skilled team available 24/7, residents can rest their worries and receive the highest quality of care for their unique needs and preferences. The community also promotes a comfortable and nurturing environment, ensuring that residents, even those with memory loss, can live up to their potential.
There’s no dull moment with a jam-packed calendar of enriching activities and stimulating programs that promote belongingness and an active lifestyle. Here, residents have the finest dining experience, with delightful and nutritious meals that cater to dietary needs and preferences. Medication management, diabetes care, and transportation services are available for residents’ comfort and convenience. The community is ideal for those seeking assistance to live comfortably in their golden years.
Live comfortably in your golden years with Winding Commons Senior Living, an idyllic 62+ community in Carmichael, CA, offering independent living. Residents have plenty of options to meet their preferences with beautifully designed and spacious studio, one-, and two-bedroom accommodations. The community ensures a worry-free retirement with all-inclusive rates.
Residents can feel a sense of belonging and interact with their surroundings with fun recreational activities and engaging programs for their leisure and wellness. With delightful and healthy chef-prepared meals, residents enjoy the finest dining experience that satisfies their dietary needs and preferences. The pet-friendly community is equipped with a library, a craft room, a game room, a fitness center, a beauty salon, and serene walking paths, making it an ideal setting for a blissful retirement.
Based in Citrus Heights, CA, True Care Hospice of Northern California, Inc. is a distinguished community that specializes in hospice care. The community is committed to improving older adults’ living experiences, providing top-tier care around the clock tailored to their special needs and preferences. For those with life-limiting conditions, the community collaborates with family members and attending physicians to craft care plans to ease their pain and discomfort.
The end-of-life journey is a difficult time for everyone involved, so the community helps them come to terms with hospice care to allow them to create meaningful moments. Medical equipment, supplies, and medication are also provided to meet older adults’ healthcare needs. The community’s over 25 years of experience in providing exceptional care proves its dedication to alleviating challenges in the end-of-life care of older adults.
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 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.








