
Compare Senior Communities around California
The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.
| GlenBrook Health Center | SC AL MC NH | Carlsbad | 95
Facility
95
CA AVG
103
Rank
#813 / 1657 | No |
57
Facility
57
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1157 / 2092 | 95
Facility
95
CA AVG
81
Rank
#108 / 1401 | 11 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
13
Rank
#324 / 1397 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1164 | 22
Facility
22
CA AVG
13
Rank
#313 / 1487 |
64.2%
Facility
64.2%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#1020 / 1368 | - | Glenbrook Hc LLC/Life Services LLC | - |
| The Fountains Skilled Nursing Care | SC HC NH | Yuba City | 80
Facility
80
CA AVG
103
Rank
#916 / 1657 | No |
55
Facility
55
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1215 / 2092 | 89
Facility
89
CA AVG
81
Rank
#461 / 1401 | 14 | 9 | 1 | 27
Facility
27
CA AVG
13
Rank
#183 / 1487 | 70.0% | - | United Com-Serve Fremont-Rideout Health Group | - |
| OakView Health Center | SC AL MC NH | Thousand Oaks (Mountclef Village) | 63
Facility
63
CA AVG
103
Rank
#1063 / 1657 | No |
20
Facility
20
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1846 / 2092 | 89
Facility
89
CA AVG
81
Rank
#461 / 1401 | 7 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
13
Rank
#529 / 1397 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
3
Rank
#600 / 1164 | 18
Facility
18
CA AVG
13
Rank
#428 / 1487 |
79.4%
Facility
79.4%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#608 / 1368 | A+ | Oakview Hc LLC | Private / Semi-Private Rooms |
| Reata Glen | SC AL IL MC NH | Mission Viejo | 840
Facility
840
CA AVG
103
Rank
#2 / 1657 | No |
2
Facility
2
CA AVG
57
Rank
#2044 / 2092 | 96
Facility
96
CA AVG
81
Rank
#1 / 1401 | 8 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1 / 1397 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1164 | 12
Facility
12
CA AVG
13
Rank
#569 / 1487 |
80.6%
Facility
80.6%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#584 / 1368 | B- | Reat Glen Orange County Ccrc | 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed |
| Ivy Park at La Palma | SC AL MC | La Palma | 80
Facility
80
CA AVG
103
Rank
#916 / 1657 | Yes |
61
Facility
61
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1013 / 2092 | 93
Facility
93
CA AVG
81
Rank
#242 / 1401 | 3 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1 / 1397 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
3
Rank
#413 / 1164 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1391 / 1487 |
87.5%
Facility
87.5%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#331 / 1368 | - | Transformer Opco LLC;Oakmont Management Group LLC | Studio / 1 Bed |
| Ivy Park at Claremont | SC AL MC | Claremont | 81
Facility
81
CA AVG
103
Rank
#913 / 1657 | Yes |
14
Facility
14
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1913 / 2092 | 90
Facility
90
CA AVG
81
Rank
#398 / 1401 | 7 | 5
Facility
5
CA AVG
13
Rank
#592 / 1397 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
3
Rank
#413 / 1164 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1391 / 1487 |
72.8%
Facility
72.8%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#779 / 1368 | - | Transformer Opco LLC;Oakmont Mangement Group LLC | Studio / 1 Bed |
| Oakmont of Brookside | SC AL MC | Stockton (Brookside) | 81
Facility
81
CA AVG
103
Rank
#913 / 1657 | Yes |
46
Facility
46
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1445 / 2092 | 67
Facility
67
CA AVG
81
Rank
#1156 / 1401 | 29 | 16
Facility
16
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1049 / 1397 | 8
Facility
8
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1015 / 1164 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1100 / 1487 |
96.3%
Facility
96.3%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#174 / 1368 | - | Oakmont Senior Living Of Brookside Opco, LLC And | Studio / Suite / 1 Bed |
| Oakmont Gardens | SC AL IL | Santa Rosa (Oakmont Village Association) | 79
Facility
79
CA AVG
103
Rank
#936 / 1657 | Yes |
34
Facility
34
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1663 / 2092 | 64
Facility
64
CA AVG
81
Rank
#1247 / 1401 | 24 | 15
Facility
15
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1024 / 1397 | 24
Facility
24
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1152 / 1164 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1100 / 1487 |
62.0%
Facility
62.0%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#1069 / 1368 | - | Ffi Oakmont Tenant LLC; Life Care Services LLC | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Cogir of Sonoma | SC AL IL | Sonoma (Oregon Street) | 82
Facility
82
CA AVG
103
Rank
#901 / 1657 | Yes |
74
Facility
74
CA AVG
57
Rank
#598 / 2092 | 87
Facility
87
CA AVG
81
Rank
#568 / 1401 | 10 | 3
Facility
3
CA AVG
13
Rank
#441 / 1397 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
3
Rank
#600 / 1164 | 7
Facility
7
CA AVG
13
Rank
#805 / 1487 |
34.1%
Facility
34.1%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#1342 / 1368 | A+ | Welltower Cogir Tenant; Cogir Management Usa | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| MorningStar Memory Care at San Tomas | SC MC | San Jose (West Valley) | 82
Facility
82
CA AVG
103
Rank
#901 / 1657 | Yes |
59
Facility
59
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1088 / 2092 | 71
Facility
71
CA AVG
81
Rank
#1079 / 1401 | 11 | 17
Facility
17
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1061 / 1397 | 7
Facility
7
CA AVG
3
Rank
#988 / 1164 | 3
Facility
3
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1210 / 1487 |
47.6%
Facility
47.6%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#1276 / 1368 | - | West Valley Mc,LLC; Oakmont Management Group LLC | Studio / Shared Studio |
| Silverado Thousand Oaks Memory Care Community | SC AL MC | Thousand Oaks (Warwick Avenue) | 82
Facility
82
CA AVG
103
Rank
#901 / 1657 | Yes |
72
Facility
72
CA AVG
57
Rank
#674 / 2092 | 62
Facility
62
CA AVG
81
Rank
#1271 / 1401 | 29 | 18
Facility
18
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1088 / 1397 | 14
Facility
14
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1107 / 1164 | 5
Facility
5
CA AVG
13
Rank
#988 / 1487 |
57.3%
Facility
57.3%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#1145 / 1368 | - | Silverado Thousand Oaks LLC;Silverado Sr. Lvng Mgmt | Private Rooms |
| Ivy Park at Alta Loma | SC AL MC | Rancho Cucamonga (Alta Loma) | 77
Facility
77
CA AVG
103
Rank
#948 / 1657 | Yes |
75
Facility
75
CA AVG
57
Rank
#563 / 2092 | 93
Facility
93
CA AVG
81
Rank
#242 / 1401 | 3 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
13
Rank
#324 / 1397 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
3
Rank
#413 / 1164 | 8
Facility
8
CA AVG
13
Rank
#738 / 1487 |
79.2%
Facility
79.2%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#614 / 1368 | A+ | Transformer Opco LLC;Oakmont Management Group LLC | Studio / 1 Bed |
| Villa Lorena Senior Living | SC AL IL MC | San Diego (Black Mountain Ranch Village) | 85
Facility
85
CA AVG
103
Rank
#884 / 1657 | No |
32
Facility
32
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1693 / 2092 | 73
Facility
73
CA AVG
81
Rank
#1022 / 1401 | 14 | 20
Facility
20
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1129 / 1397 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
3
Rank
#413 / 1164 | 9
Facility
9
CA AVG
13
Rank
#703 / 1487 |
72.9%
Facility
72.9%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#778 / 1368 | - | Santaluz Senior Partners,LP;Vlgp Inc(Gen. Partner) | - |
| Town & Country | SC AL IL MC NH | Santa Ana (East Memory Lane) | 328
Facility
328
CA AVG
103
Rank
#45 / 1657 | No |
67
Facility
67
CA AVG
57
Rank
#830 / 2092 | 64
Facility
64
CA AVG
81
Rank
#1247 / 1401 | 23 | 28
Facility
28
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1242 / 1397 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
3
Rank
#828 / 1164 | 50
Facility
50
CA AVG
13
Rank
#21 / 1487 |
32.9%
Facility
32.9%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#1355 / 1368 | A+ | Christian And Missionary Alliance | - |
| Sunrise of San Mateo | SC AL MC | San Mateo (Central San Mateo) | 85
Facility
85
CA AVG
103
Rank
#884 / 1657 | Yes |
88
Facility
88
CA AVG
57
Rank
#218 / 2092 | 88
Facility
88
CA AVG
81
Rank
#513 / 1401 | 8 | 3
Facility
3
CA AVG
13
Rank
#441 / 1397 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
3
Rank
#600 / 1164 | 25
Facility
25
CA AVG
13
Rank
#235 / 1487 |
78.8%
Facility
78.8%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#624 / 1368 | - | Szr San Mateo LLC; Sunrise Senior Living Mgt | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
Situated in the vibrant Stockton, CA, O’Connor Woods provides a safe and supportive environment where independence and personal choice are celebrated. Their mission centers on providing holistic care that enriches the lives of residents, addressing their diverse needs and preferences through independent living and assisted living. Compassion, respect, and dignity guide their approach to senior living, ensuring everyone feels valued and supported.
O’Connor Woods boasts resort-style amenities, including restaurant-style dining with locally sourced cuisine and social engagement opportunities. With pet-friendly residences and 24-hour staffing, residents enjoy a maintenance-free lifestyle while receiving constant support. The community offers innovative educational, cultural, and social programs alongside spiritual care options, promoting overall well-being. Additionally, top-notch exercise classes and personalized assistance with daily activities ensure residents lead fulfilling lives tailored to their unique needs and desires through excellent assisted living.
Newport Memory Care is a community that enjoys a convenient location in California. They are close to the 55 freeway and within walking distance of Hoag Hospital Newport Beach. This specialized Memory Care Community is carefully designed to provide gentle daily structure, aimed at preserving residents’ abilities and nurturing a sense of security. While Newport Memory Care operates as a private pay community, they also accept Long Term Care Insurance and Veterans Aid for added financial flexibility.
For those in need of respite care, Newport Memory Care offers a program that delivers both security and supervision for durations ranging from two days to two weeks. Accommodations include single occupancy and companion rooms, ensuring a comfortable stay. Rooms are equipped with personal climate control, in-room WiFi, flat screen TVs, essential safety features, and a nurse call speaker for direct communication.
Bixby Towers at Bixby Knolls is ranked one of Long Beach’s best retirement communities, entrusted by many to have their loved ones or themselves live in. The active adult apartment-style environment offers independent living and assisted living services, allowing residents to feel like family and feel comfortable thriving in a community that puts their needs first. At Bixby Knolls, individuals are guaranteed an individualized approach to care that helps create a rich and fulfilling lifestyle.
The active adult community is built on the seamless blend of independence and support, allowing its residents to take advantage of the wonderful Southern California living offered by its luxurious community features. These include an expansive courtyard, hotel-like apartments with breathtaking views, 24-hour care with an emergency call system, a grand restaurant-style dining room, a private dining room, a library, a wellness center, a patio, and an outdoor grill.
Embrace the essence of an extraordinary senior living community where life’s joys only continue to flourish. Oakmont of East Sacramento is an exquisite luxury retirement community, offering a plethora of on-site amenities to its residents. Located in Sacramento, California, this assisted living community offers a dedicated wellness center and a full-time nurse to attend to their daily needs. Their compassionate and experienced team is available 24/7, ensuring personalized services tailored to each senior resident’s unique requirements.
Their assisted living apartment homes stand out as some of the industry’s most spacious, ranging from cozy studios to generous two-bedroom units. Conveniently located close to shopping, fine dining, and entertainment options, Oakmont of East Sacramento offers an active lifestyle that residents cherish. Within the community, friends and neighbors bond over various amenities, such as the invigorating spa, private movie theater, refreshing swimming pool, and well-maintained grounds. Should the need arise, Oakmont also offers assisted living services on the same campus, ensuring a smooth transition if additional care becomes necessary.
Fresno Senior Living is an independent living, assisted living, and memory care home with an exquisite environment guaranteed to make residents feel welcome in their friendly atmosphere. Whatever you seek, the community is ready to help and deliver it. Fresno Senior Living is an elegant community that ensures the highest level of trust and dedication of the staff, providing quality care and service to every resident– which families have recognized time and time again.
Fresno Senior Living’s lifestyle is centered on the comfort and flexibility of its residents; through residential assisted living amenities and services such as housekeeping, laundry, social events, recreational activities, fitness classes, medication management, and transportation. The senior living community provides a life of amenities and services that creates a comfortable and secure environment for residents.
Sunrise at Sterling Canyon in Valencia, CA, offers premier assisted living and memory care services tailored to individual needs. Nestled in a vibrant neighborhood, seniors can relish in a chore-free lifestyle with personalized care and nutritious meals crafted by our skilled chef. Residents delight in a diverse calendar of activities including Tai Chi, crafts, social gatherings, and movie nights, fostering a sense of community and engagement.
Committed to enhancing quality of life, Sunrise at Sterling Canyon focuses on creating a nurturing environment where every resident feels like family. Our community features beautifully decorated living spaces designed to promote relaxation and inspiration. From fitness classes to spiritual programs and various clubs, residents enjoy a fulfilling lifestyle that celebrates their individuality and well-being.
A newly built community in Vallejo that has already been steeped with excellence is The Lodge at Glen Cove. Specializing in assisted living and memory care services, this community practices a resident-centered approach to quality senior care. Offering a positive outlook for a purposeful life, the team of dedicated professionals values the needs of their residents and strives to meet them. The Lodge at Glen Cove cultivates the holistic needs of its residents in a comfortable and nurturing environment.
Management and staff encourage residents to maintain their individuality and independence for a worry-free lifestyle. An array of services and support is found in the community– an activity director, wellness programs, delicious meals served, a world-class emergency call system, access to the on-site exam room, and regular housekeeping services.
Overlooking the beautiful scenery located on Hodencamp Road, Thousand Oaks, CA, Atria Hillcrest is an idyllic senior living community offering various care options including assisted living, independent living, and memory care. The community features cozy and warm floor plans including a studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and shared suite. With a team of dedicated and highly skilled professionals, Atria Hillcrest delivers round-the-clock care and assistance.
Atria Hillcrest is a serene senior living community that provides safe and comfortable accommodations to its residents. Here, they ensure the quality of life of the seniors through the community’s exclusive Engage Life program which allows the seniors to participate in tai chi, discussions of current events, and enjoy the company of other residents. Healthy meals are provided three times every day in the bistro or private dining rooms. Basking in the serenity of the community, Atria Hillcrest ensures relaxing and secure residences.
Discover the charm and warmth of Sunrise at Canyon Crest in Riverside, CA, a vibrant community where exceptional care meets enriching living. Offering assisted living and memory care services, this community is committed to providing personalized support that caters to each resident’s unique needs. Residents can select from comfortable studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, with a variety of floor plans that offer both comfort and individuality. Ideally located near medical facilities and shopping centers, this community combines tranquility with easy access to local conveniences.
With a diverse range of amenities, including cooking classes and Montessori programs, residents have plenty of opportunities for enjoyment and connection. Whether enjoying a performance or participating in a social event, residents can engage in a variety of activities that enhance their experience. Life at Sunrise at Canyon Crest is filled with joy, comfort, and a strong commitment to quality living.
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 2084 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.













