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Avg Walk Score: 59/ 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

Cheer Home Care

5685 La Jolla Blvd, La Jolla, CA 92037
Overview of Cheer Home Care

Based in La Jolla, California, Cheer Home Care is a home health care provider that offers memory care, hospice care, rehabilitation services, and clinical support. It also provides flexible scheduling and on-call assistance to ensure accessibility of services.

Along with its wide range of care options, the community also offers assistance with daily living, emotional wellness programs, and specialized support for movement disorders. Together, these services support both short-term rehabilitation and longer-term residential care.

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Redwood Hospice

1101 S Winchester Blvd Suite J-216, San Jose, CA 95128
Overview of Redwood Hospice

As its name suggests, Redwood Hospice specializes in providing quality care for those in a current state of life-limiting illness. The hospice home creates a personalized care plan for an individual’s specific needs. The staff is committed to building a sense of community and family-like treatment at the senior home when providing a comfortable and secure environment. Their commitment to ensuring that an individual can feel safe succeeds in a positive, relaxing stay.
Redwood Hospice consists of a team of medical professionals– visiting physicians, registered nurse case managers, a medical director, vocational nurses, social workers, and volunteers; they ensure that all residents receive the prompt and comprehensive care needed.

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Overview of HealthView Home Healthcare Services

HealthView Home Healthcare Services, situated in Los Angeles, California, has been providing top-notch care since its establishment in 1967. Originating as a nonprofit, it has evolved into a dependable home healthcare provider, consistently enhancing its services over the years. With a legacy that spans generations, HealthView is renowned for its stellar reputation in senior care.

The expert teams ensure precision and excellence, offering a comprehensive range of services including private duty nursing, skilled nursing visits, physical therapy, personal care, medical social work, occupational therapy, and speech therapy. With a dedicated focus on the elderly community, they excel in delivering compassionate and effective care tailored to the unique needs of each individual. The commitment to quality care and the breadth of services make HealthView Home Healthcare Services a trusted choice for families seeking reliable healthcare solutions.

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Overview of Huntington Hospice & Palliative Care

Huntington Hospice & Palliative Care is a fully accredited and licensed care provider offering home and hospice care services to their clients. Currently they are servicing a number of locations in the San Gabriel Valley areas including Los Angeles County, Orange County, Riverside County, and San Bernardino County. Part of their home care services include 24 hour support and dedicated monitoring, ensuring that optimal care is provided during the patient’s most fragile stages.
Huntington Hospice & Palliative Care is dedicated in providing the best support to their patients and families. Their team of dedicated staff takes a holistic approach from health assesment to home service, and ensures that input from the patients’ physicians and primary healthcare provided are taken into consideration in the creation of their personalized care program. Such care program includes medical management, crisis management, and therapy programs that are tailored according to the patients’ needs.

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Overview of Traditions Health Hospice – San Diego

Traditions Health Hospice excels in serving the San Diego, California community, providing exceptional care that prioritizes comfort, dignity, and the nurturing of enduring relationships. Their commitment to addressing the physical, spiritual, and emotional aspects of individuals makes them adept at delivering hospice care and vital support during this critical phase of life. With a team of highly reliable and skilled clinicians, they are well-equipped to manage symptoms proactively, minimizing pain, and enhancing overall comfort for their patients.

What truly sets them apart is the breadth of their services. They go above and beyond by offering volunteer services, a dedicated bereavement support team, as well as a range of therapies including physical, occupational, and speech therapy, alongside skilled nursing. Their holistic approach to hospice care ensures that seniors receive comprehensive support that is second to none.

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Overview of Comfort Keepers – San Jose

Comfort Keepers is a well-known home care service provider in San Jose, California, dedicated to offering compassionate in-home care to seniors in the comfort of their homes. Comfort Keepers understands the emotional and physical challenges they have daily. They comprehensively address the family’s care needs by having their team of dedicated professionals provide essential care for your loved one and offer unwavering emotional and moral support to the family during this time.
Comfort Keepers home care experts ensure your loved one’s physical, emotional, and spiritual needs are satisfied and met with the utmost attention and sensitivity. They offer services like bathing, dressing, toileting assistance, laundry, and food preparation, focusing on enhancing your loved one’s comfort and dignity during their day-to-day life. Even after a loved one’s passing, Comfort Keepers remains committed to supporting and assisting families as they navigate the grieving process. With Comfort Keepers, you can find solace and comfort during this challenging journey, making the most of your time together.

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Overview of Bristol Hospice – San Diego

Bristol Hospice, located in San Diego, California, offers a unique approach to hospice care centered around the patient and their family. With a mission to empower individuals to make their own choices regarding care and assistance, the hospice team acts as advocates, providing support during challenging times. Bristol Hospice values the importance of family and caregiver support, offering an extra measure of assistance during and after the experience of caring for a loved one in transition. The dedicated employees uphold the principle that “every patient matters to the last moment of their life,” emphasizing individualized care plans and a comprehensive team that includes physicians, nurses, social workers, and more.

Bristol Hospice takes pride in providing a range of services to meet the diverse needs of patients, including pain and symptom management, counseling, spiritual support, therapy services, personal care, and more. The community’s commitment extends to ensuring the availability of necessary supplies, medications, and durable medical equipment related to life-limiting illnesses. Bristol Hospice also offers continuous care, inpatient services, and respite care, aiming to provide holistic support during the end-of-life journey. 

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Overview of Alta Hospice of California

Alta Hospice of California is a trusted community in San Bernardino, CA, that offers hospice care. The community is dedicated to enhancing older adults’ living experiences, providing top-notch care and assistance from a kind and highly qualified team attending to their needs around the clock. With a nurturing and trusting environment, older adults and their families can ease their worries and create meaningful moments together in the comforts of their homes.

Highly trained volunteers also accompany older adults to ease their loneliness. The community also provides bereavement support to help families cope during this difficult time of their lives. Physical, occupational, and speech therapy are also provided for older adults to live comfortably in their golden years. Medicare, Medicaid, and most private insurance cover the costs of hospice care, easing financial challenges in later years.

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Valley View Hospice Los Angeles

15477 Ventura Blvd Suite 201, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
Overview of Valley View Hospice Los Angeles

Valley View Hospice Los Angeles coordinates home-based palliative care, hospice, and skilled nursing from an office located near the center of Sherman Oaks, California. Instead of running a residential senior campus, this agency sends clinical staff directly into a patient’s current house or apartment, allowing individuals to receive medical support in their everyday environment.

The surrounding Sherman Oaks neighborhood carries a walkability score of 81 out of 100, meaning visiting family members can easily take care of most daily errands on foot. On-site staff members are available 24 hours a day to manage routine treatments and handle urgent clinical calls. The team pairs basic pain management with specialized programs for dementia, emotional counseling, and spiritual guidance to assist the entire household through advanced illness.

Interested families can call the Sherman Oaks office to speak with the administrative team about the intake process.

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Overview of Guardian Home Care – Bakersfield

Based in the thriving neighborhood of Bakersfield, CA, Guardian Home Care-Bakersfield is an ideal community that offers in-home care services. With a wide range of care, including personal care, respite care, 24-hour care, and hourly care, older adults can rest assured of receiving the care and support they need. A kind and highly trained team helps with day-to-day activities and household responsibilities, ensuring a worry-free retirement.

The community also provides genuine companionship and assistance with errands to prevent loneliness. There’s no need to hassle with meal preparation with delightful and healthy meals that cater to dietary needs and preferences. Medication monitoring and transportation are also available for older adults’ convenience. The community is an enticing option for those seeking exceptional care in the comfort of their homes.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    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.

  • Includes
  • 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.

  • Includes
  • 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.

  • 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.