
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 |
Based in the serene area of Santa Clarita, CA, Home Instead – Santa Clarita is a reliable home care provider that delivers exceptional care services right to seniors’ doorsteps. Offering personal care, Alzheimer’s care, chronic illness care, companionship, and hospice care, Home Instead guarantees seniors an all-encompassing care. This home care provider features a team of dependable caregivers that provides tailored services to make sure seniors receive only the services that best work for them.
With Home Instead, seniors enjoy individualized care plans that acknowledge both their needs and preferences. Knowing the importance of hiring the right people to their mission, the community thoroughly screens their caregivers and ensures they have the right character and dedication to attending to seniors’ needs with utmost respect and compassion. With access to the right amount of care and companionship from friendly caregivers, seniors are guaranteed to enjoy their autonomy and independence for as long as possible.
Focusing on independent living, Truewood by Merrill, Modesto is a reliable senior living community set in the peaceful neighborhood of Shawnee Drive, Modesto, CA. The community features pet-friendly and sophisticated accommodations in a wide selection of studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, ensuring unmatched comfort and safety. A dedicated and highly trained team aims to ease seniors’ worries by delivering top-notch care and support for their special needs and interests.
Create unforgettable moments and lead a fulfilled life within the vibrant and friendly environment of Truewood by Merrill, Modesto. Enjoy fun activities and exciting programs for leisure and wellness. With healthy and tasty meals catering to dietary needs and preferences, Truewood by Merrill, Modesto is ideal for seniors wanting to live their freedom to its fullest.
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.
Truewood by Merrill, Fig Garden is a charming independent living community located in Fresno, CA, near the beautiful Yosemite Park. Nestled in the quiet Fig Garden loop, it offers a variety of apartments, including studios and one or two-bedroom units. Residents can enjoy engaging amenities such as a theater room, billiards lounge, fitness area, and landscaped gardens, providing plenty of options for leisure and relaxation.
Truewood by Merrill supports seniors in living their lives to the fullest with features such as flexible dining with chef-prepared meals, transportation options, and housekeeping services to enhance daily living. With a warm atmosphere and welcoming staff, residents can participate in social events and enjoy the comforts of a community that feels like home, all while having their pets by their side.
Serving the Clovis and Fresno communities since 1998, Truewood by Merrill, Clovis is a welcoming senior living community located in Clovis, CA, offering assisted living, independent living, and memory care. The community features 113 apartments, including studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom units, providing a welcoming environment with a rich heritage of small-town warmth and hospitality. With a full calendar of activities, seniors can enjoy new and fun experiences every day.
Truewood by Merrill, Clovis puts residents at the center of everything they do, promoting a fulfilling and active lifestyle. The community offers a range of amenities, including a cozy fireplace, private mailboxes, basic cable TV, a beauty salon, TV rooms, lounges, landscaped gardens, a library, and laundry facilities. Residents enjoy access to 24-hour support, on-call specialists, flexible dining with chef-prepared meals, on-site maintenance, weekly housekeeping, creative social programs, pet therapy, and on-site RNs/LPNs to support their wellness needs.
Overlooking the scenic coasts of Sea Bluffs Drive, Dana Point, CA, Sea Bluffs Ivy Signature Living is an elegant senior living community that provides assisted living, memory care, and retirement living. With a wide array of floor plans for assisted living including private studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and three-bedroom condominiums, cozy companion suites, and private studio for memory care residents, the community ensures comfortable and safe residences. Sea Bluffs delivers round-the-clock care and assistance with a kind and compassionate team.
Experience an elegant and graceful lifestyle with the community’s signature EverYou program and Whole Living approach that enhances the seniors’ quality of life. The community encourages its residents to stay connected and remain active with fun group activities and solemn individual programs. Residents enjoy delicious and healthy meals while taking in the beautiful picturesque view at the community’s coastal or al fresco dining. Sea Bluffs include a creative arts studio, a movie theater, a computer and technology center, a heated swimming pool and spa, a sauna and steam room, a full-service salon and spa, a wellness and fitness center, a wet bar and personal cellarette, a library, a game room, a putting green, and tranquil indoor and outdoor lounges for its residents’ welfare.
Waterford Terrace Retirement Community located in Aztec Drive, La Mesa, CA, is an exceptional senior living community that provides independent living. Bask in the sunlight with the community’s different floor plans, either with a patio or balcony. Waterford Terrace Retirement Community ensures a comfortable and safe residence for seniors.
The community emphasizes the health and wellness of its residents, hence, orchestrating several different activities and exercises such as tai chi, movie nights, weekly bingo, and day trips. Chef-prepared meals are prepared round-the-clock daily to cater to the residents’ schedules. The amenities include a fitness and wellness center, movie theater, card and billiards table, hair salon, library, and community center.
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.
Understanding that the elderly deserve to live a fulfilling life from the comfort of home, Miracle Home Health Care, Inc. has been committed to providing comprehensive in-home care in Los Angeles County for over 17 years. Centering their practice on creating personalized care plans to empower patients, this patient-centric approach translates into a wide range of services designed to address a multitude of needs.
With a team of licensed medical professionals including skilled nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech language pathologists, medication management, wound care, and therapy are expertly provided. These restore strength, mobility, and communication support, alongside daily living activities assistance like bathing, dressing, and meal preparation.
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.
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.













