
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 |
Monte Vista Grove Homes is a senior living home specializing in providing memory care services for residents living with dementia. Located within the community of Monte Vista Grove Homes, this senior living home provides quality care in a warm and secure environment specially designed to ensure the safety of its residents. They offer private accommodations with private and shared baths and equipped with emergency pull cord systems. The residents are also provided 24/7 care and supervision, medication management, and assistance with daily living activities such as bathing and toileting.
Residents’ nutritional needs are met by providing meals that are prepared with consideration to their dietary needs and restrictions. Special activity programs are also regularly scheduled to create opportunities for physical and mental exercises aimed to boost recognition and improve cognitive well being. Housekeeping and laundry services are also provided to keep the home clean and safe for the residents to move freely about.
Nestled amid the serene Sierra Nevada Mountains in Grass Valley, CA, Atria Grass Valley provides exceptional Assisted Living and Memory Care options for seniors in Northeast California. The community features spacious studio, 1 and 2-bedroom senior apartment homes, or a two-bedroom cottage equipped with modern conveniences designed for residents’ comfort. Each living option includes an emergency alert system, housekeeping, and linen services so residents can spend their time enjoying the things they love to do.
Atria Grass Valley is dedicated to fostering an active and fulfilling lifestyle for its residents., providing residents plenty of opportunities for engagement and socialization, including planned transportation for local activities, a full-service hairdresser, and a media room. With amenities like resident gardens, fitness centers, and private dining, the community ensures its residents maintain an enriching lifestyle. Atria Grass Valley strives to offer a warm and encouraging community where members can thrive physically, emotionally, and socially.
Based on three stunning acres in Anaheim Hills, California, Brookdale Nohl Ranch is a unique senior living community offering cozy and welcoming assisted living. Residents are guaranteed a safe and comfortable living space with thoughtfully designed apartments ranging from a studio to one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments. The community also provides personal assistance and easy access to plenty of parks, shopping centers, and cultural attractions, ensuring seniors enjoy a fulfilling and engaging lifestyle.
Brookdale Nohl Ranch aims to give seniors a cozy and stimulating environment with various on-site activities to complement their diverse interests and needs. Residents enjoy a personalized dining experience and access to various amenities, including a putting green, an arts and crafts studio, an on-site hair salon, a clinic, business centers, and a game room. At Brookdale Nohl Ranch, residents are treated like a family and surrounded by encouragement, support, and friendship.
Discover a charming senior living community located in the tranquil town of Moraga CA, offering assisted living, memory care, and respite care services. A wide array of beautifully appointed and comfortable accommodations are available for its residents based on their tastes. Having a well-equipped and passionate team, the community ensures round-the-clock personalized care and assistance every resident deserves. In terms of memory care, a thoughtfully designed program called Life’s Neighborhood caters to the unique needs and interests of those with cognitive conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.
With its top-of-the-line amenities and services, residents can enjoy delectable and nutritious chef-prepared meals, weekly housekeeping and laundry services, concierge services, and transportation assistance. Participate in diverse social activities, community events, and even fitness classes to maximize engagement and wellness. At Equipped with the right tools and people, seniors are assured of an all-encompassing living experience with Aegis Living Moraga.
Offering assisted living and memory care services, Sunrise at La Costa is one of the best senior living facilities in Carlsbad. Contributing to recognizing the community’s overall excellent service and caregiving, residents feel at home due to the exceptional respect the staff has shown with a welcoming approach. Life at the Sunrise at La Costa offers the opportunity and inspiration branded as a Sunrise lifestyle.
The senior living community’s services and amenities include activities and programs that promote a continuum of growth and meaningful experiences that cultivate their golden years– weekly housekeeping and laundry, outings and activities, daily delicious and nutritious meals, and specialized programs.
Operated by Oakmont Management Group and administered by Janeth Medrano, Oakmont of Chino Hills is a 170-bed assisted living community in Chino Hills, California. The two-story community has served older adults for 15 years and offers studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments to accommodate a variety of living preferences. With an occupancy rate of 82 percent, it maintains a well-established residential environment.
Additionally, licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants provide 24-hour support, assisting residents with personal care, medication management, and other daily living needs while encouraging as much independence as possible. Wellness initiatives and family support programs further promote resident well-being and caregiver involvement.
Meals are another key feature of daily life, with an executive chef and culinary team preparing fresh dishes on-site to create a more personalized dining experience. The surrounding neighborhood is largely car-dependent, making most errands and appointments easier to reach by vehicle, while nearby medical services provide added convenience.
Furthermore, state inspections have shown strong compliance with safety and staffing standards, with periodic recommendations related to documentation and timely reporting.
Hacienda Living boasts an elegant and stimulating atmosphere that encourages residents to thrive. Praised for its quality residential assisted living services, seniors immediately feel a sense of belonging and family-like treatment. It heeds a resident-centered approach to senior care that practices exceptional, compassionate support– empowering seniors to continue expressing their individuality and independence.
The lifestyle at Hacienda Living is focused on the comfort and convenience of its residents. It has designed its amenities and services to help seniors live hassle-free lives while achieving holistic wellness. These include housekeeping, ADLs, delicious meal plans, calendar-filled activities, and life-enriching programs.
A family-owned business, Grace Living is an assisted living facility that has a strong foundation in Catholic faith. With over 8000+ square feet combined in both their homes in Carriage Square, they offer a ranch-style home with a large space for their residents to enjoy. Offering both shared and private rooms, the residents of Grace Living will be sure to rest in a spacious accommodation while also enjoying the large area in social spaces.
The gorgeous facilities are also paired with excellent services, with the staff being highly trained and doing their job with compassion and respect. On top of this, there are various activities like social and wellness activities for the physical and mental well-being of their residents, as well as religious activities centered on Catholic faith for the spiritual well-being of their residents. Seniors who want to be able to celebrate this golden years in a more religious manner will surely enjoy their stay here.
Carlton Senior Living San Jose is an extraordinary community nestled next to the serene Martial Cottle Park, offering a harmonious blend of memory care and residential assisted living. Enjoy the convenience of transportation services, housekeeping assistance, and apartment maintenance, while utilities are taken care of, allowing you to fully embrace the joys of retirement.
Discover thoughtfully designed floor plans, from cozy studios to spacious one-bedroom and two-bedroom senior living bedrooms.
With an emphasis on family values, this community ensures unparalleled safety and security while fostering a vibrant and engaging social life. Step into its enchanting courtyard, a serene oasis where you can relax and reconnect with nature. Indulge in delicious meals, lovingly prepared to nourish your body and delight your taste buds. Every aspect of life at Carlton Senior Living San Jose has been meticulously crafted to provide an exceptional experience that exceeds expectations.
The Watermark at Napa Valley stands as an exquisite oasis of luxurious senior living amidst the renowned beauty of Napa, California. This esteemed community offers a spectrum of upscale living options, including independent living, assisted living, and memory care, ensuring a tailored approach to meet the diverse needs of residents.
The team of caregivers and staff fosters an environment where residents flourish through personalized care and a rich array of cultural, wellness, and social programs. From wine tastings to educational seminars and artistic pursuits, residents indulge in experiences that nurture the mind, body, and spirit, fostering connections and a sense of camaraderie.
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.













