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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. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. 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.
Serenity Home Care III
SC
AL
HOS
MC
RESC
RC
Modesto
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,318 / 1,645
No
59
Facility 59
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,086 / 2,057
5
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,387
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,129 / 1,507
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1 / 1,452
-Maria Angelica Abella SouxouayPrivate / Shared Rooms
Genesis Manor IV
SC
AL
HOS
RESC
La Verne
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,318 / 1,645
Yes
61
Facility 61
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,011 / 2,057
7
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #210 / 1,387
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #478 / 1,433
21
Facility 21
CA AVG 13
Rank #361 / 1,507
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1 / 1,452
-Genesis Health Care IncPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms
Canyon Guest Home
SC
AL
HOS
RESC
San Diego (Clairemont)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,318 / 1,645
No
63
Facility 63
CA AVG 58
Rank #949 / 2,057
7
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #210 / 1,387
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,129 / 1,507
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1 / 1,452
-Sunny Day Rcfe LLCPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms
OakView Health Center
SC
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Thousand Oaks (Mountclef Village)
63
Facility 63
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,056 / 1,645
No
20
Facility 20
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,845 / 2,057
10
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #525 / 1,387
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #724 / 1,433
18
Facility 18
CA AVG 13
Rank #454 / 1,507
79.4%
Facility 79.4%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #686 / 1,452
A+Oakview Hc LLCPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms
The Terraces at San Joaquin Gardens a CCRC
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Fresno
652
Facility 652
CA AVG 103
Rank #9 / 1,645
Yes
57
Facility 57
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,156 / 2,057
20
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #525 / 1,387
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #724 / 1,433
32
Facility 32
CA AVG 13
Rank #105 / 1,507
57.2%
Facility 57.2%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1,231 / 1,452
A+Humangood & Humangood Norcal & Humangood Fresno-
Covenant Living at the Samarkand
SC
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Santa Barbara (Samarkand)
379
Facility 379
CA AVG 103
Rank #31 / 1,645
No
50
Facility 50
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,345 / 2,057
8
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #210 / 1,387
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #724 / 1,433
33
Facility 33
CA AVG 13
Rank #88 / 1,507
85.2%
Facility 85.2%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #459 / 1,452
-Covenant Living West-
Newport Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
SC
NH
RC
SNF
Newport Beach
160
Facility 160
CA AVG 103
Rank #287 / 1,645
Yes
79
Facility 79
CA AVG 58
Rank #450 / 2,057
248-
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 13
Rank #843 / 1,507
73.1%
Facility 73.1%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #852 / 1,452
-Vsl Gp II LLC, Gp Of Vaoc Newport Plaza LP And AtriaPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms
Acacia Creek – Union City
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Union City
376
Facility 376
CA AVG 103
Rank #32 / 1,645
Yes
63
Facility 63
CA AVG 58
Rank #949 / 2,057
14
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #651 / 1,387
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #478 / 1,433
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 13
Rank #156 / 1,507
46.5%
Facility 46.5%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1,366 / 1,452
A+Masonic Sen Liv Masonic Homes Cal & Acacia Creek-
Taylor Villa of Mt. San Antonio Gardens
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Pomona
520
Facility 520
CA AVG 103
Rank #16 / 1,645
No
45
Facility 45
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,473 / 2,057
14
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #442 / 1,387
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
33
Facility 33
CA AVG 13
Rank #88 / 1,507
66.3%
Facility 66.3%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1,070 / 1,452
-Congregational Homes, Incorporated-
ActivCare Mission Bay
SC
AL
MC
San Diego (Pacific Beach)
60
Facility 60
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,064 / 1,645
No
71
Facility 71
CA AVG 58
Rank #701 / 2,057
7
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #325 / 1,387
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 13
Rank #652 / 1,507
91.7%
Facility 91.7%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #303 / 1,452
-Rac Mission Bay/Income Prop. Grp/Activcare Lv Inc-

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Overview of Serenity Home Care III

Tucked away in the neighborhood of Modesto, CA, Serenity Home Care III provides a safe living environment for those who need assisted living. Residents here find comfort in having companionship and support with their daily activities like personal care and medication management. The community is also ready to accommodate memory-related needs with their excellent caregivers trained to provide dementia care and hospice services.

A full slate of fun and nurturing activities are available to keep residents connected, stimulated, and active. Three delicious meals are served daily to provide them with the nourishment and energy they need to maintain a healthy lifestyle. With its extensive care services and vibrant atmosphere, Serenity Home Care III provides an ideal setting for a comfortable retirement.

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Overview of Genesis Manor IV

Set in the lovely neighborhood of La Verne, CA, Genesis Manor IV provides a secure and cozy community for assisted living and memory care. Residents here enjoy the comfort of having a dedicated care team trained to offer the best dementia care practices and daily living assistance. Those needing support with their conditions thrive with home health services accessible within the community.

Additional care is offered by the community’s third-party healthcare providers like physicians, therapists, podiatrists, and more. Apart from maintenance services, the community provides healthy meals and exciting activities to satisfy residents’ holistic needs. At Genesis Manor IV, they provide all the support and care residents need to flourish and thrive.

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Overview of Canyon Guest Home

A senior living that has been trusted by many families, Canyon Guest Home provides quality of care that is given with dignity and respect. Canyon Guest Home is an ideal place for families looking for a home they can trust to have their loved ones spend their golden years, and it’s also been a place some families have gone back to for their compassionate care. The respite care community boasts a caring environment where residents can feel comfortable in a temporary home that can bring massive experience and memories; their professional care staff available 24/7, residents are able to create a bond with each other. Canyon Guest Home is confident to provide exceptional elderly care for seniors who are looking for a temporary stay.

Canyon Guest Home’s priority is centered on care, cleanliness, and safety for residents to feel secure in their new home. Residents receive exceptional service with their daily assistance in bathing, grooming, medication, and many more; their housekeeping that includes laundry and linen change help with disinfecting any unwanted virus such as the CoViD-19; hospice care is also provided and taken care of by well-trained staff. Families have praised how the community has given genuine and proactive care for their loved ones.  

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Overview of OakView Health Center

Ideally located in the beautiful setting of Thousand Oaks, CA, OakView Health Center is a trusted community that offers assisted living, memory care, rehabilitation, and skilled nursing. A kind and highly trained team strives to provide the highest quality of care and support 24/7 for residents’ needs. With a cozy and nurturing environment, residents ease their worries and feel a sense of belonging.

A carefully curated calendar of life enrichment programs is also conducted to keep residents active and socially engaged. There’s no need to worry about mealtimes with delicious and healthy meals catering to residents’ dietary needs and preferences served three times daily. The community received a five-star rating from the Center for Medicare Services, proving its exceptional quality.

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Overview of The Terraces at San Joaquin Gardens a CCRC

The Terraces at San Joaquin Gardens has been a pioneer in making residents feel welcomed and comfortable for its independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing residents. Seniors live a vibrant lifestyle where they can pursue individual goals and needs with additional support. The Terraces is a safe and secure continuing retirement community that ensures seniors and their families the best senior care.

The Terraces at San Joaquin Gardens maintain an active lifestyle for its residents to take advantage of– a dining experience that provides delicious meals created by an executive chef, wellness programs planned for those who want to stay active with social, intellectual, and cultural opportunities found in their yoga and dance classes. 

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Overview of Covenant Living at the Samarkand

Covenant Living at the Samarkand is a senior living community that mainly provides services for residential living, assisted living, and skilled nursing seniors. The senior living community is dedicated to empowering all residents to live on their terms. The resort-like community boasts a relaxing and calming experience for its residents because it allows them to choose a lifestyle that matches their needs independently.
The Covenant Senior Living lifestyle is all about convenience and individuality. Many of their amenities and services are designed to ensure that a resident’s needs are met and satisfied. These include a library, wellness center, courtyard, and garden, and an arts and crafts studio, while services include housekeeping, laundry, and transportation.

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Overview of Newport Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Settled in the serene coastal setting of Newport Beach, CA, Newport Nursing & Rehabilitation Center offers a comprehensive range of services designed to meet diverse needs. Specializing in skilled nursing, memory care, rehabilitation, and assisted living, the community provides personalized care plans tailored to each individual needs. Residents can choose from private and semi-private accommodations, featuring thoughtful touches for comfort and convenience. The team works closely with residents and their physicians to ensure the highest level of care, including physical, occupational, and speech therapies, as well as specialized rehabilitation programs.

Here, residents can enjoy a variety of above-and-beyond amenities such as beautifully landscaped outdoor spaces and a fully equipped therapy center. The community also features engaging activities, personalized recreation programs, and services like transportation and housekeeping to ensure a vibrant lifestyle for the residents. At Newport Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, every resident’s journey is met with compassionate care and opportunities for growth and recovery.

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Overview of Acacia Creek – Union City

Masonic Homes Cal & Acacia Creek operates Acacia Creek – Union City, a senior living campus located at 34400 Mission Blvd in Union City, California. The property is owned by Larry Adamson, administered by Chuck Major, and has been in business for 20 years. While the broader campus houses 376 residents across independent and assisted living options, the skilled nursing section includes 96 beds. Residents stay for an average of 87 days, showing that the nursing team balances short-term post-hospital rehab with intermediate care.

The surrounding neighborhood has a walk score of 63, meaning visitors can handle a few quick errands on foot but will generally need a car to get around. On the floor, the nursing crew delivers an average of 5 hours of hands-on care per resident each day. This round-the-clock staffing handles physical rehabilitation, memory care programs, and temporary respite stays. For day-to-day life, the campus features an indoor pool, a fitness center, a library, a hair salon, and restaurant-style dining with made-to-order breakfast options.

Interested families exploring regional recovery or memory care programs can call the intake department to check on current bed availability and ask about the admissions process. The front office can also arrange a convenient time to tour the campus, view the dining rooms, and see the therapy spaces.

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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 ActivCare Mission Bay

ActivCare Mission Bay redefines the very essence of residential memory care, transcending expectations and forging a new path of excellence. Since its doors opened in 2014, this vibrant community has blossomed into a haven of fulfillment, breathing life into the streets of San Diego, California. More than a mere residential memory care facility, ActivCare Mission Bay is a vibrant tapestry of community, where residents are enveloped in an embrace of support. 
A dedicated team of licensed nurses stands vigilant, available at all hours to provide professional care and support. Specially trained caregivers, also create an atmosphere of safety and security. Strolling through nature’s embrace or embarking on excursions through the cityscape, residents discover a world of wonder, fostering a spirit of curiosity that knows no bounds.

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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.