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Avg Walk Score: 58/ 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

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Info below is compiled from the CA Dept. of Social Services (CDSS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. SC (Senior Communities):
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Visits or investigations linked to complaints, as counted in the state record (may differ from routine annual surveys).
Count of California state "Type A" citations — the state's most serious citation category (immediate or serious harm to residents), from California state inspection data.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Brookdale Windsor
SC
AL
Windsor
80
Facility 80
CA AVG 103
Rank #912 / 1,645
Yes
71
Facility 71
CA AVG 58
Rank #701 / 2,057
21
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #758 / 1,387
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,010 / 1,433
30
Facility 30
CA AVG 13
Rank #128 / 1,507
70.0%
Facility 70.0%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #930 / 1,452
A+Blc Chancellor-Windsor Inc Gp Blc Chancelor-Win LPSuite
Cottages at Palm Springs
SC
AL
IL
MC
RC
Palm Springs
95
Facility 95
CA AVG 103
Rank #808 / 1,645
Yes
77
Facility 77
CA AVG 58
Rank #509 / 2,057
20
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 13
Rank #919 / 1,387
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #724 / 1,433
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #776 / 1,507
80.0%
Facility 80.0%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #671 / 1,452
A+Pacifica Sl Palm Springs LLC And Palm Springs Mgr LLCStudio / 1 Bed
East West Care
SC
AL
HOS
RESC
Redwood City (Roosevelt)
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,314 / 1,645
No
88
Facility 88
CA AVG 58
Rank #218 / 2,057
6
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #210 / 1,387
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #724 / 1,433
20
Facility 20
CA AVG 13
Rank #390 / 1,507
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1 / 1,452
-Mdx Group LLCPrivate Rooms
D’Nalor Care Homes, LLC
SC
AL
HOS
RESC
RC
Oakland (Foothill Square)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,318 / 1,645
No
78
Facility 78
CA AVG 58
Rank #485 / 2,057
8
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #325 / 1,387
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #478 / 1,433
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 13
Rank #741 / 1,507
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1 / 1,452
-D'nalor Care Homes, LLCPrivate / Shared Rooms
Outlook Senior Care
SC
AL
HOS
RESC
Auburn
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,318 / 1,645
No
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 58
Rank #2,026 / 2,057
7
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #210 / 1,387
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
14
Facility 14
CA AVG 13
Rank #540 / 1,507
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1 / 1,452
A+Outlook Senior Care LLC-
Coastal House, Inc.
SC
AL
HOS
NH
RC
Los Angeles (Sawtelle)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,318 / 1,645
No
78
Facility 78
CA AVG 58
Rank #485 / 2,057
6
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,387
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
15
Facility 15
CA AVG 13
Rank #518 / 1,507
66.7%
Facility 66.7%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #998 / 1,452
-Coastal House, Inc1 Bed / 2 Bed
Noble Living III, LLC
SC
HOS
MC
San Diego (San Carlos)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,318 / 1,645
No
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,747 / 2,057
5
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #210 / 1,387
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #776 / 1,507
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1 / 1,452
-Noble Living III LLC1 Bed / Semi-Private Rooms
Silvergate Rancho Bernardo
SC
AL
IL
MC
San Diego (Rancho Bernardo)
285
Facility 285
CA AVG 103
Rank #64 / 1,645
No
23
Facility 23
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,810 / 2,057
13
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #442 / 1,387
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #478 / 1,433
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #927 / 1,507
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1 / 1,452
A+Americare Health & Retirement, Inc-
Land of Peace II
SC
AL
RESC
West Hills
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,318 / 1,645
No
71
Facility 71
CA AVG 58
Rank #701 / 2,057
8
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #325 / 1,387
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 13
Rank #843 / 1,507
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #504 / 1,452
-Land Of Peace 2Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Sapphire Pacific Residential Care II
SC
AL
MC
RESC
Escondido (Felicita)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,318 / 1,645
No
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,929 / 2,057
5
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #210 / 1,387
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 13
Rank #706 / 1,507
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1 / 1,452
-Sapphire Escondido EstatesPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every CA community we track that reports that metric, not just the 2,083 on this page.

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Overview of Brookdale Windsor

With the seniors’ wellness in mind, Brookdale Windsor located in the quiet neighborhood of Adele Drive, Windsor, CA is an idyllic senior living community that offers assisted living. Featuring elegant and spacious floor plans, the community ensures comfort and safety. Experience round-the-clock personalized care and assistance with a team of compassionate, friendly, and well-trained individuals within the beautiful grounds of the community.

Brookdale Windsor emphasizes the welfare of its residents, respecting their independence while encouraging them to interact with the community. Residents forge meaningful bonds over healthy and delicious meals served based on their dietary needs and preferences. With fabulous amenities including a courtyard and garden, a library, a game room, a fireside living room, a greenhouse, a beauty and barbershop, business centers, a piano, beautifully manicured grounds, and serene walking paths, Brookdale Windsor ensures the comfort and convenience of its residents.

Contact Brookdale Windsor

Cottages at Palm Springs

1780 E Baristo Rd, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Overview of Cottages at Palm Springs

Cottages at Palm Springs is a premier care facility where its residents can have it all. They offer memory care, independent living, respite care, and assisted living services tailored to seniors’ needs and preferences. The community provides a wide range of engaging activities and programs, creating a beautiful and serene environment for residents to enjoy with a comprehensive array of services and amenities, including round-the-clock staff support, housekeeping, and laundry services.

The community prioritizes the independence and well-being of its residents, ensuring that their unique care needs are met with personalized attention—the elegant and inviting atmosphere that promotes self-care and encourages residents to engage in physical activity. The beautiful outdoor courtyard offers residents a peaceful place to stroll and connect with nature. Combined with exceptional services and world-class amenities, Cottages at Palm Springs provides peace of mind to families in the community.

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East West Care

1018 Clinton St, Redwood City, CA 94061
Overview of East West Care

Experience a better quality of life at East West Care, a dependable community in Redwood City, CA, offering assisted living. Residents receive top-notch care tailored to their personal needs from a kind and highly trained team available 24/7. The community also helps with housekeeping and other chores, ensuring residents enjoy hassle-free living.

With a jam-packed calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs, residents will not run out of things to do for leisure and wellness. Delectable and healthy meals are served to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. The community also provides medication management for residents’ convenience. Residents enjoy the best of their golden years with the community’s dedicated services and cozy amenities.

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D’Nalor Care Homes, LLC

2706 106Th Avenue, Oakland, CA 94605
Overview of D’nalor Care Homes

Live a joyous retirement with D’nalor Care Homes, an idyllic retreat surrounded by convenient local amenities and serene trails on 106th Avenue, Oakland, CA, that offers assisted living. Here, residents receive top-notch care and support for their unique needs with a kind and well-trained team available around the clock. Housekeeping, laundry, and other daily activities are also well-cared for, providing residents more time to do the things they love.

Residents will not run out of things to do with a jam-packed calendar of engaging indoor activities and exciting outdoor programs tailored to their enjoyment and wellness. Incontinence care, respite care, and hospice care are also provided to meet residents’ ever-changing needs. Three delicious and healthy home-cooked meals are also served to meet residents’ dietary needs, while accommodating special diets for those who require it. With its dedicated care and specially designed amenities, residents enjoy the finest retirement experience.

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Overview of Outlook Senior Care

Located in the heart of Auburn Placer, CA is Outlook Senior Care that offers exceptional healthcare and vibrant living since 2012. Through its family-like environment, the residential care facility provides top-tier support and care for conditions such as Parkinson’s disease, dementia, cancer, and hospice care with its reliable, experienced and highly trained team all throughout the phases of their journey. Outlook Senior Care features a six bedroom residential facility that allows individualized services to its residents.

Beyond healthcare, Outlook Senior Care offers a spirited lifestyle through its life enrichment activities such as games, exercise, gardening, arts and crafts, and many more to have more experiences and meet new friends. It also features a gastronomic experience through its personally-tailored meal options to meet preferences through its international food exploration program while accommodating special diets. In Outlook Senior Care, it’s not just about living, it is about flourishing in a place that feels like home.

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Overview of Coastal House

Coastal House is a family-owned assisted living care home located in the Sawtelle neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. Operating for 15 years, the single-story residential facility provides localized personal care for seniors aged 55 and older.

The six-bed home offers private and semi-private rooms in one-bedroom and two-bedroom configurations, currently operating at 67 percent occupancy. Certified nursing assistants provide 24-hour personal supervision, care coordination, and medication administration.

Daily amenities include home-cooked meals served in indoor and outdoor dining areas, scheduled local medical transportation, and a structured calendar of music, games, and exercise activities. The property carries a walk score of 78, indicating a walkable location where everyday amenities are accessible on foot.

Prospective residents and their families can contact the Sawtelle administrative office directly to inquire about current bed availability, request monthly pricing details, or arrange an in-person visit.

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Noble Living III, LLC

6665 Decanture St, San Diego, CA 92120
Overview of Noble Living III

Set in the proximity of convenient local amenities in Decanture St, San Diego, CA, Noble Living III is a vibrant community that offers assisted living and memory care. With specialized care and assistance to personal needs, residents’ comfort and safety are guaranteed. The community also handles the housekeeping, laundry, and linen services, to ensure a worry-free lifestyle.

Aside from dedicated care services, the community conducts fun-filled programs and stimulating activities for residents’ leisure and wellness. Have hassle-free dining with healthy and delicious meals catering to residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Incontinence care and local transportation services are provided for residents’ convenience. Live a blissful retirement while receiving the utmost care and support you deserve.

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Overview of Silvergate Rancho Bernardo

Silvergate Rancho Bernardo is a magnificent senior living community settling at Avenida Venusto, San Diego, CA. The community provides various living options including independent living, assisted living, and memory care. As a locally owned and operated community, Silvergate boasts a team of well-trained and dedicated caregivers and spacious living areas. 

Proving its top-tier care, Silvergate have won several awards including the Southern California Association of Activity Professionals, San Diego Reader’s Favorite, and Zero Net Water Citation Award, among others. The community fosters a warm environment for its residents, hence, conducting social activities and a maintenance-free lifestyle. Amenities include a sparkling pool, a theater, a game lounge, a card room, an art studio, a fitness center, a yoga studio, and a spa.

 

Contact Silvergate Rancho Bernardo

Overview of Land of Peace II

An idyllic community set in the serene neighborhood of Sale Avenue, West Hills, CA, Land of Peace II offers assisted living. With care and assistance tailored to their ever-changing needs, residents can rest assured of living the finest retirement with compassionate and highly trained professionals. Dementia care, Parkinson’s care, and hospice care are also provided for those who need assistance for a better quality of life.

Here, families can visit their loved ones at any time to ease their loneliness and avoid isolation. Moreover, fun activities and educational programs are conducted for residents’ leisure and wellness. Enjoy kosher-style meals to meet dietary needs and tastes, with special diets accommodated. The community is great for those looking to spend their golden years blissfully with its convenient services and carefully designed amenities.

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Overview of Sapphire Pacific Residential Care II

Peacefully located in San Diego, CA, Sapphire Pacific Residential Care IV provides an idyllic setting for residential care, assisted living, and memory care. Residents here enjoy personalized care and focused attention in their bright and spacious accommodations. By receiving compassionate assistance with their daily activities or in managing their memory conditions, residents can focus on doing the things they love to do.

The community fosters fun and leisure with a wide array of exciting activities and events to engage in. Healthy and delicious meals are served daily to make sure residents maintain a healthy and properly nourished body. At Sapphire Pacific Residential Care II, residents enjoy a relaxing retirement experience with no chores and responsibilities to worry about.

Contact Sapphire Pacific Residential Care II

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.