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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 Haven Post Acute

Haven Post Acute, is a facility in San Bernardino, CA that provides skilled nursing and rehabilitation services to its residents. Their quality of care is evident through the services they offer; from diabetic management and education, dementia care, pain management, and restorative nursing among others. The residents of Haven Post Acute are also provided 24/7 supervision, assistance with daily activities such as bathing and dining, and medication management and administration.

In this skilled nursing facility, residents also enjoy a variety of amenities and services that helps boost their overall well being.  Weekly and monthly height and weight monitoring ensure that residents are getting enough nutrition they need, meal provisions and oral supplements are provided with consideration to their dietary needs, and exercises are regularly scheduled to improve the residents’ range of motion.

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Overview of White Blossom Care Center

White Blossom Care Center’s focus on safety is unparalleled, and they take all necessary precautions to ensure that both residents and visitors are protected. This includes strict visitation policies, personal protective equipment, regular cleaning and disinfecting, and daily testing. Conveniently located in San Jose, the center offers a wide range of services to cater to their residents’ diverse needs, including short-term rehabilitation, 24-hour skilled nursing, outpatient therapy, wound care, and palliative care. Their state-of-the-art rehab gym facility is one of their standout features, equipped with modern equipment and resources to aid residents in their recovery process.
The home also takes pride in their restaurant-style dining experience, which offers residents delicious meals in an elegant and comfortable setting. Their common areas are also thoughtfully designed, featuring timeless style and formal elements that create a serene and calming environment. A variety of insurances is also accepted, making quality healthcare accessible to everyone. If you’re looking for a center that goes above and beyond to ensure that everyone feels safe, comfortable, and valued in their golden years, White Blossom Care Center is one of the best facilities out there.

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Overview of Hayward Gardens Post Acute

Residing in the serene neighborhood of B Street, Hayward, CA, is the astounding senior living community of Hayward Gardens Post Acute that offers skilled nursing and rehabilitation. The community also provides social services to guide seniors with their retirement plans. With round-the-clock care and assistance from a team of specially trained and responsible professionals, seniors let go of their worries and live their lives to the fullest.

Aside from personalized care, the community also conducts a variety of fun activities and engaging programs to encourage residents to remain active and happy. Promoting a bright and welcoming environment, Hayward Gardens Post Acute ensures seniors have a safe place to spend their golden years blissfully while receiving the utmost care and assistance for their special needs.

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Overview of Villa Gardens Retirement Community

Three hundred and forty beds make Villa Gardens Health Center one of the larger nursing homes around, and it’s been running in Pasadena, California, for 27 years under Front Porch Communities and Services. Administrator Shaun Rushforth oversees a facility built to handle two different kinds of stays: longer-term placements and shorter post-acute rehabilitation. The Walk Score here lands at 79, very walkable, so most errands don’t require a car.

Staffing breaks down across roles, and licensed nurses put in the most direct time of any single category, close to two hours per resident each day. That figure sits alongside registered nurse oversight and nurse aide support, together forming the clinical backbone that manages medication schedules, care planning, and day-to-day mobility monitoring.

Regulatory reviews in California have tended to center on medication management, infection prevention, care documentation, dietary service, and fall prevention, the standard areas state inspectors look at across licensed nursing homes.

At this scale, with round-the-clock clinical staffing and a location that keeps daily errands within walking distance, Villa Gardens Health Center is built for residents whose care needs span from ongoing long-term support to active rehabilitation after a hospital stay.

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Overview of Inspirations Home Care IV

Live a blissful retirement with the trusted community of Inspirations Home Care IV in Heartland Way, Corona, CA, that offers assisted living. The community strives to provide top-tier care and assistance for up to six residents with a compassionate and highly trained team attending to their unique needs. Residents are guaranteed to live comfortably with the community handling the housekeeping, laundry, and other daily living activities.

A jam-packed calendar of fun-filled activities and engaging programs is conducted to promote belongingness among the residents. Indulge in delightful and healthy home-cooked meals for a satisfactory dining experience that cater to dietary needs and tastes. Receive the care you deserve at a budget-friendly cost with the community’s all-inclusive rates.

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Overview of Inspirations Home Care VII

Conveniently located near serene parks and churches in Chestnut Cir, Corona, CA, Inspirations Home Care is a one-of-a-kind community that offers assisted living. With its dedication to providing the highest quality of care and assistance, residents are guaranteed to live comfortably with an experienced and highly skilled team attending to their unique needs. Delivering care for over 20 years, the community ensures the finest retirement experience.

Promoting an active and well-connected lifestyle, the community conducts enriching activities and fun programs tailored to residents’ leisure and wellness. Delight with healthy and delicious meals catering to dietary needs and preferences. The community strives to promote a vibrant and inviting environment for residents to spend their golden years without worries.

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Overview of A & D Residential Care

A & D Residential care is one of Antioch’s care homes for the elderly. They provide assisted living services to their residents, within the comfort of a home-like environment. Part of the services they provide include medication management, assistance with daily living activities, as well as 24 hr supervision and security.

The residents of A & D enjoy the regular home-cooked meals that are prepared with consideration to their dietary needs and restrictions. Furthermore, the residents also enjoy the regular programs the staff prepares, promoting physical and mental health. Lastly, the residents need not to worry about the usual energy consuming chores, as the staff already takes care of laundry and housekeeping.

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Overview of Bubbe & Zaydes Place

Bubbe & Zayde’s Place is a senior residential facility providing holistic care for the body and soul. The approach at Bubbe & Zayde’s Place is rooted in a comprehensive understanding of the ever-evolving needs of loved ones. They tirelessly strive to offer the utmost care, supporting residents in preserving their independence while fostering a strong sense of community. Located in Santa Ana, California, each of their homes is staffed around the clock, ensuring that residents’ healthcare needs are addressed promptly, day or night. Residents have the opportunity to age in place and remain within the community for the entirety of their lives.
Bubbe & Zayde’s Place is a non-medical facility. Still, it offers in-home medical services, including podiatry, mobile x-ray and laboratory services, medication supervision, and regular doctor visits. Moreover, the community possesses hospice and dementia waivers, signifying their unwavering commitment to ensuring that patients with dementia are never turned away. What sets them apart is the harmonious blend of culture, tradition, and premium senior services, all within a warm and familial setting that residents proudly call home. With a maximum of six residents per house, seniors can continue to follow their schedules, habits, and routines while benefiting from the personal attention and support they need.

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Overview of La Costa Glen

Experience senior living to its fullest with La Costa Glen Retirement Community. Situated in coastal Carlsbad, CA, this community offers a premier Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) experience. With a variety of living options, from single-story homes to spacious apartments, each resident is designed to fit diverse preferences while offering comfort, style, and ease of living. Residents can enjoy peace of mind with priority access to a health center located nearby, making it a thoughtful choice for retirement.

At La Costa Glen, an active and fulfilling lifestyle is at the heart of every day. The community provides an impressive array of resort-style amenities, including lush gardens, elegant dining spaces, and a wellness center. Residents can immerse themselves in endless activities such as cultural outings and social events, all thoughtfully arranged to enhance connection and enrich daily living. Embrace a retirement where everything is in place for relaxation, adventure, and lasting memories.

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Villa Monticello

25695 N Centre City Pkwy, Escondido, CA 92026
Overview of Villa Monticello

Villa Monticello Assisted Living is a stress-free memory care community in Escondido, CA, that focuses on providing specialized care for those with memory loss. Featuring Italian-inspired architecture and scenic landscapes, the community is licensed to accommodate up to 29 older adults with different types and stages of dementia. 24-hour monitoring, medication management, and nutritious meals are also offered for residents’ well-being. The community strives to maintain residents’ holistic wellness through a variety of care options, including all-inclusive care and special care services.

Mind-stimulating programs, social events, and wellness activities are conducted for emotional support and socialization. A spacious gathering place, a med tech office, and an open kitchen are among the community’s beautiful amenities that ensure residents’ comfort and safety. Situated along North Centre City Parkway, this community ensures accessibility and convenience. As one of the trusted choices for memory care in California, this community goes above and beyond to provide exceptional services for older adults.

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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.