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Avg Walk Score: 57/ 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: 104The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in California. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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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 IncStudio / 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 LLCPrivate / 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
0A+Front Porch Communities And Services1 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, IncorporatedStudio
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 HousingStudio / 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. Partner1 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 MgmtSuite / 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 Services1 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 Services1 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
83-
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
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Overview of Bayshire Yorba Linda

Located in Yorba Linda, CA, Bayshire Yorba Linda is a classic senior living community designed to provide an array of care options, including assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. Focused on helping residents comfortably age in place, the community offers a wide array of services provided by a team of compassionate and reliable care experts. Bright and spacious residences with convenient in-house amenities are offered to every resident, giving them a space they can call their own and personalize according to their preferences and needs.

With round the clock supervision from a reliable team, residents maintain their peace of mind knowing that their needs and emergencies are met with immediate attention. Residents also enjoy an array of life enrichment activities, programs and special events that gives them opportunities for leisure and recreation. The community also provides residents with other services, like mobile physician, podiatry and dental services for added convenience.

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Capistrano Senior Living

31741 Rancho Viejo Rd A, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Overview of Capistrano Senior Living

Capistrano Senior Living offers an upscale retirement living. It boasts an exceptionally vibrant assisted living home in San Juan because of the unparalleled standard of care in their accommodations and staff and the overall joy of the residents. Offering continuum care services, seniors can access comprehensive services that deliver a results-driven approach to fast recovery. The picturesque surroundings and top-level senior care are the pillars of their outstanding level of service, inspiring them to live life to the fullest.

With an emphasis on assisted living services, the cozy home provides all-inclusive amenities to help residents stay active and relaxed. From exercising in their cutting-edge wellness programs from their fitness center to a gourmet meal in their grand dining room– the community is a buzzing social community. Specialized services are tailored to the holistic needs of residents of independent living, memory care, and skilled nursing care.

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Overview of Windsor Skyline Care Center

Windsor Skyline Care Center provides skilled nursing, hospice, respite, and memory care services in Salinas, California. Operating for more than three decades, the 80-bed community accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private-pay residents, offering several payment options for families seeking care.

Residents receive support through post-acute nursing services, medication management, therapy programs, laboratory services, and individualized nutrition and hydration plans developed with oversight from a certified dietitian. Daily care also includes assistance with bowel and bladder management. Nursing staff provide an average of 4 hours and 14 minutes of care per resident each day, reflecting a substantial level of clinical support.

Memory care services are available for older adults living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Safety measures include a wander guard system designed to help protect residents who may be at risk of leaving supervised areas. Current occupancy is approximately 75%, and the average stay is 81 days, indicating a mix of short-term rehabilitation and ongoing care needs.

The community is located in the Laurel West area of Salinas, where a Walk Score of 63 allows some errands and services to be reached on foot. This balance can be convenient for both residents and visiting family members.

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Overview of B&b Residential Facilities

B&B Residential Facilities, Inc. offers a nurturing haven that seamlessly blends the comfort of home with round-the-clock care and supervision in  in San Mateo, California. Within this inviting atmosphere, a heightened standard of living awaits, enriched by the proximity to a range of local conveniences including shopping centers, places of worship, local transportation, and healthcare services. Their dedicated team of caregivers, well-versed and extensively trained, also ensures that residents experience an elevated lifestyle.

Their fully furnished rooms include private bathrooms. B&B Residential Facilities takes utmost care to accommodate special dietary needs as directed by physicians, and they extend their thoughtfulness to arranging transportation for local events as well. Their commitment reaches beyond the ordinary, encompassing respite care, palliative care, and hospice care, ensuring that every facet of daily living is thoughtfully addressed. Amid this welcoming and serene environment, residents can relish a quality of life that goes beyond expectations.

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The Palisades Villa

16629 Sunset Blvd, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
Overview of The Palisades Villa

Operated by Sunset Residential Care, Inc., The Palisades Villa is a small, dedicated memory care facility on Sunset Boulevard in Pacific Palisades. It has six beds, and with 18 years of experience, it brings substantial stability to the community. The neighborhood rates a Walk Score of 58, so residents and visitors can run some errands on foot, though many trips require a quick drive.

With four residents in six available beds, current occupancy is at about two-thirds. This smaller scale highlights individualized attention and a quieter, more intimate setting compared to larger communities. Its location in Pacific Palisades provides easy access to the surrounding neighborhood and nearby medical resources.

The home maintains full compliance with safety and regulatory standards, as per the state inspections’ document. It has consistently demonstrated the operational stability and care quality that families rely on when selecting a memory care provider.

For families needing a focused environment dedicated to memory care, the home’s size offers the possibility of more personalized daily rhythms and closer attention to each occupant’s requirements.

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Overview of Villa Alegre Senior Care Homes

Villa Alegre Senior Care Homes is a long-term care assisted living facility in El Cajon that offers professional and dedicated care staff who strive to make a difference in the residents’ lives. The small nursing home is a resident-focused community where residents can thrive and reach their fullest potential to be a new version of themselves. Villa Alegre aims to ensure excellent medical services in a comfortable, homey environment.

The nursing home balanced simple living with an interdisciplinary approach to senior recovery, focusing on long-term care and assisted living services. These services include housekeeping, recreational activities, nutritious dining options, medication management, and internet access. Community amenities include a swimming pool, a waterfall, a recreational room, a huge backyard– all in a ranch-style environment.

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Overview of Taylor Villa of Mt. San Antonio Gardens

Taylor Villa, located within Mt San Antonio Gardens in Pomona, CA, is a senior living community dedicated to providing quality memory care services to its residents. This senior care home located within the same campus as Harrison Villa and Oak Tree Lodge, is a special unit that provides assisted living services for residents living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. And as part of those services, they receive round the clock supervision, and life enrichment programs that help the cognitive, creative, physical and psycho-social needs of residents.

As residents of Mt San Antonio Gardens, they also receive the same access to their rich array of amenities. This includes the deliciously prepared meals and snacks, created to cater to the residents’ taste and dietary needs. Their beautifully landscaped courtyard and garden provides relaxing spaces for residents to relax and breathe in fresh air.

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Overview of Villa Christa

Operated by Tiarachrista, Inc, Villa Christa is a small, single-story assisted living home on Chanera Avenue in Torrance. With just six beds, it offers the intimate, house-style setting that charms families seeking individualized attention and a tranquil residential culture. It stands in a well-established neighborhood with a Walk Score of 73. For occupants and visitors, lots of daily errands and essentials are walkable.

Operating for 23 years, the home currently maintains an 83 percent occupancy rate, housing five of its six residents. Its longevity in the community speaks to stability and consistent everyday operations. The home is licensed to supply residential care and serves older adults needing support with daily living activities while still upholding independence in a familiar, home-like environment.

Inspection reports document compliance with infection control, medication management, safety standards, and physical plant upkeep. Past compliance matters have highlighted resident assessment documentation and refund policy procedures. The facility still addresses and upholds such standards.

For families contemplating Villa Christa, an on-site tour is an efficient way to evaluate it, see the room layouts, and get a sense of the daily environment and the care approach. The community’s small scale often allows for personalized interactions and attention to individual preferences and routines.

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Gold Canyon Care Home

6461 Quillan St, San Diego, CA 92111
Overview of Gold Canyon Care Home

Experience the best of your golden years at Gold Canyon Care Home, a distinct community in San Diego, CA, offering assisted living. Dedicated to residents’ well-being, a kind and highly trained team provides exceptional care tailored to their unique needs 24/7. Residents also enjoy a maintenance-free lifestyle with the community handling the housekeeping and other chores.

With a thoughtfully curated calendar of fun recreational activities and engaging programs, residents will not run out of things to do for leisure and wellness. Mealtimes foster comfort and satisfy dietary needs with delicious and well-balanced dining options. The community also provides medication management and transportation services to ensure residents’ comfort and safety. Residents are guaranteed the finest retirement experience amidst the community’s nurturing and welcoming environment.

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Overview of Angel‘s Caring Hand

Located in the picturesque background of Modesto, CA, lies Angel’s Caring Hand, a residential care facility offering assisted living services with specialty in caring for residents living with dementia. Their selection of shared and private rooms accommodate a maximum of six residents. Within the home are bathrooms that are accessible for residents with disabilities. The staff of Angel’s Caring Hand specializes in training and caring for residents with dementia, providing them with 24/7 care, assistance with daily living activities and medication management.

Angel’s Caring Hand is committed to providing exemplary care and comfort to their residents. They provide home cooked meals daily, with consideration to their dietary restrictions, and offer housekeeping and laundry services as well as transportation services for them, in case the need arises.

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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.