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Overview of Kingsley Manor

Offering independent living and assisted living, Kingsley Manor is a retirement home in Los Angeles, California, with a large capacity of 299 beds. Operating for over 12 years, the community currently has 164 beds occupied. Regularly scheduled on-site physicians and a 24-hour care team are provided, along with pharmaceutical, laboratory, and podiatry services. The community also provides physical, occupational, and speech therapy for those needing specialized care.

Volunteer opportunities, cultural explorations, and resident-initiated programs are available to help maintain residents’ holistic wellness and promote socialization. Scheduled transportation, a wellness clinic, and walking paths are also available on-site, ensuring residents can move about and travel to appointments safely. The community is also set in a highly walkable neighborhood with a Walk Score of 93, making it a Walker’s Paradise where amenities and services are conveniently accessible on foot. Kingsley Manor also accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, accommodating a variety of older adults and families seeking personal care.

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Overview of Silverado Encinitas Memory Care Community

Silverado Encinitas Memory Care Community provides memory care, respite care, and skilled nursing in a nursing home setting in Encinitas, CA. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, while skilled nursing includes licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Respite care provides a short stay when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The community has 122 beds and is 64% occupied, so it is not at full capacity. Private rooms give each resident a single private space, and pets are allowed, meaning a resident may keep a pet in the community. Silverado Encinitas Memory Care Community may be a good fit for someone who needs a secured, supervised setting or for a family needing short term support while a usual caregiver travels or recovers. A Walk Score of 38 places the area in a car dependent band: most errands require a car or a ride, so a resident who no longer drives would need transportation for routine trips. Sabrina Pegross serves as the administrator, and the community is operated by Silverado Encinitas and Silverado Sr Lvng Mgmt.

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Overview of Blissful Garden

Blissful Garden provides assisted living and memory care in Cameron Park, California. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps a private living space; memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. With 46 beds, Blissful Garden is a smaller community where staff and residents get to know each other, and the combination of assisted living and memory care can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time without requiring a move to another community. Motuomanono Sokimi serves as the administrator.

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Westmont of Chico

2750 Sierra Sunrise Terrace, Chico, CA 95928
Overview of Westmont of Chico

Westmont of Chico offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Chico, CA. Assisted living includes help with dressing, bathing, and medication while the resident keeps an apartment. Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

The community has 48 beds. Its smaller size allows staff and residents to get to know each other. Having all three care levels in one community may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since moving between them does not require leaving the community. Housing includes studios, one-bedroom residences, and two-bedroom residences, with a studio providing one private space and a two-bedroom layout accommodating a couple or companion.

Pets are allowed, so residents may keep a pet while living at the community. Cliff Keene serves as the administrator.

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Overview of WellQuest of Granite Bay

Nestled along Sierra College Boulevard near Folsom Lake in Granite Bay, CL, WellQuest of Granite Bay is a community offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care to an upscale senior living experience. A wide array of well-appointed and spacious accommodations with several floor plans ranging from studios and one-or-two bedroom apartments that include kitchenettes, private baths, and more. In terms of memory care, WellQuest provides a collaborative team approach that includes input from family members that will be used as a personalized plan for each resident.

With its top-of-the-line amenities and services, residents can enjoy restaurant-style dining, group fitness classes, community calendars and organized activities, in-room dining, personal care services for activities of daily living, and many more. At WellQuest of Granite Bay, seniors can truly enjoy a secure and pleasant living experience.

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Overview of Creekview Health Center

Creekview Health Center provides nursing home, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing care in Pleasanton, CA. Assisted living helps with daily tasks while a resident continues living in the community. Memory care offers supervision in a setting suited to someone living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care, while rehabilitation services support residents who need structured care during recovery or to maintain function.

The home has 136 beds. Its range of care types may suit a resident whose needs could grow over time, because assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing are available through the same community. Patrick D. McElroy serves as the administrator. An area Walk Score of 55 places the location in the somewhat walkable band, meaning some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may still reach certain nearby destinations independently.

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Overview of Mount Carmel Assisted Living

Opened in 2017, Mount Carmel Assisted Living provides assisted living in San Diego, CA. With six beds, the community has a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know each other. Assistance with daily tasks is provided, with licensed nurses and CNAs overseeing care. Recovery support is also provided with short-term rehab on-site.

The community has a single-story setting, with a current occupancy of 83%. Short-term stays are also welcome to provide temporary relief to family caregivers. A salon and spa provide personal grooming services within the community, and outside services arrange transportation. Moreover, meal accommodations include heart-healthy, diabetic, mechanically soft or pureed, and gluten-free diets, allowing meals to address those documented dietary needs.

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Overview of Westhaven Assisted Living

Westhaven Assisted Living offers assisted living, hospice care, independent living, and memory care in Orland, CA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while the resident keeps their own living space. Independent living provides private living with community services for residents who do not need daily care, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Hospice care supports residents who need end of life care, and respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. Having several care types in one community may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since changing care levels does not require leaving the community. Westhaven has 42 beds, which may suit someone who prefers a smaller community.

The starting price is $795. The area has a Walk Score of 77, meaning it is very walkable and most errands can be completed on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still reach nearby shops or services independently. Aaron Elliott serves as the administrator.

Starting Price $1,725/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

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Overview of Meadowlark Gardens VIII

Meadowlark Gardens VIII provides assisted living, hospice care, and respite care in Huntington Beach, CA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident lives in a private or semi-private room, hospice care focuses on comfort and symptom management at the end of life, and respite care offers a short stay for a family whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

With 6 beds, Meadowlark Gardens VIII is a small community where staff and residents can get to know one another. Meadowlark Gardens operates the community, which is administered by Christine Wilkes. A Walk Score of 55 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, so some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to manage nearby errands without arranging a car or ride.

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Overview of Bayview Villa

Serving the community for 25 years, Bayview Villa is a 47-bed assisted living and memory care community in San Carlos, California. Operated by Loncar Enterprises Inc and located at 777 Bay Vw Dr, the two-floor building offers assisted living and memory care options for older adults who need different support levels. With a current occupancy rate of 32 percent, the home provides individualized attention in a smaller-scale setting compared to larger senior living communities.

With a Walk Score of 22, San Carlos sits in a car-dependent area, meaning most daily errands need a vehicle. Families and residents visiting the location should plan accordingly for transportation. The quiet residence in the Bay Area can deliver a peaceful environment for residents and easier access for family members who drive regularly to visit. Since Bayview Villa specializes in assisted living and memory care, it’s equipped to support residents with varying care needs. Assisted living residents get help with daily tasks like bathing, dressing, and medication management, while the memory care program is built for those living with dementia or cognitive changes. This dual focus lets families find appropriate care as their loved one’s needs evolve.

For families considering a smaller, locally operated community focusing on personalized care, an in-person tour of Bayview Villa would help you understand firsthand the everyday environment, meet staff, and see the rooms and common areas. Given the limited public information regarding specific amenities, dining options, and programs, direct discourse with the facility will provide a crystal-clear picture of daily life there.

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Senior Communities in California at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 56/ 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: 74The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in California. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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