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Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 2,083 senior communities in CA using CA Dept. of Social Services (CDSS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank senior communities in CA
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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. 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. 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.
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.
Cadence at Rancho Cucamonga by Cogir
SC
AL
IL
MC
Rancho Cucamonga (Cucamonga)
117
Facility 117
CA AVG 103
Rank #604 / 1,645
Yes
54
Facility 54
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,242 / 2,057
14
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #758 / 1,387
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #724 / 1,433
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,020 / 1,507
91.5%
Facility 91.5%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #308 / 1,452
Hsh-Rancho Management Ca, LLC And Cadence Sl Et AlStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Palm View Pleasant Living – Redlands
SC
AL
RESC
Redlands (North Redlands)
40
Facility 40
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,199 / 1,645
No
75
Facility 75
CA AVG 58
Rank #562 / 2,057
15
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #651 / 1,387
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,129 / 1,507
60.0%
Facility 60.0%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1,185 / 1,452
Palm View Pleasant Living IncShared Suites
Mountain Vista of Ojai
SC
AL
RESC
RC
Ojai
38
Facility 38
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,218 / 1,645
No
77
Facility 77
CA AVG 58
Rank #509 / 2,057
8
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #325 / 1,387
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,010 / 1,433
22
Facility 22
CA AVG 13
Rank #344 / 1,507
71.1%
Facility 71.1%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #901 / 1,452
California Retirement Homes IncPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms
Ivy Park at Palos Verdes
SC
AL
MC
Torrance (Riviera)
115
Facility 115
CA AVG 103
Rank #614 / 1,645
Yes
60
Facility 60
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,048 / 2,057
12
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #758 / 1,387
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,322 / 1,507
64.3%
Facility 64.3%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1,101 / 1,452
Transformer Opco LLC And Oakmont Management Group LLCStudio / Suite / 1 Bed
Atria at Foster Square
SC
AL
IL
MC
Foster City
216
Facility 216
CA AVG 103
Rank #126 / 1,645
Yes
81
Facility 81
CA AVG 58
Rank #383 / 2,057
33
19
Facility 19
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,106 / 1,387
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #898 / 1,433
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 13
Rank #741 / 1,507
82.4%
Facility 82.4%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #618 / 1,452
Gps Fc Opco And Atria Mgt Co Aslo & Foster City PtrsStudio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Oakmont of Huntington Beach
SC
AL
MC
Huntington Beach (Garfield)
111
Facility 111
CA AVG 103
Rank #638 / 1,645
Yes
80
Facility 80
CA AVG 58
Rank #416 / 2,057
19
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 13
Rank #809 / 1,387
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #478 / 1,433
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,129 / 1,507
60.4%
Facility 60.4%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1,183 / 1,452
Oakmont Sr. Lvng Of Huntington Beach And Oakmont MgmtStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Cadence Millbrae by Cogir
SC
AL
IL
MC
Millbrae
165
Facility 165
CA AVG 103
Rank #274 / 1,645
Yes
93
Facility 93
CA AVG 58
Rank #111 / 2,057
29
14
Facility 14
CA AVG 13
Rank #992 / 1,387
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,264 / 1,433
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #776 / 1,507
84.8%
Facility 84.8%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #466 / 1,452
1201 Broadway-Operator LLC And Cadence Sl Millbrae LLCStudio / 1 Bed
WellQuest of Menifee Lakes
SC
AL
IL
MC
Menifee (Menifee Lakes)
151
Facility 151
CA AVG 103
Rank #337 / 1,645
Yes
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,972 / 2,057
15
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 13
Rank #716 / 1,387
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #478 / 1,433
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,020 / 1,507
84.1%
Facility 84.1%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #486 / 1,452
Wellquest Menifee Tenantco LLC, And Wellquest LivingStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Atria Park of Pacific Palisades
SC
AL
IL
MC
Pacific Palisades
60
Facility 60
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,064 / 1,645
Yes
89
Facility 89
CA AVG 58
Rank #195 / 2,057
14
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 13
Rank #845 / 1,387
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #724 / 1,433
21
Facility 21
CA AVG 13
Rank #361 / 1,507
61.7%
Facility 61.7%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1,163 / 1,452
Al Subfunding LLC And Atria Management Co LLCStudio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Belmont Village Senior Living Hollywood Hills
SC
AL
IL
MC
Los Angeles (Central La)
150
Facility 150
CA AVG 103
Rank #341 / 1,645
Yes
86
Facility 86
CA AVG 58
Rank #267 / 2,057
20
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 13
Rank #845 / 1,387
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,203 / 1,433
24
Facility 24
CA AVG 13
Rank #292 / 1,507
62.7%
Facility 62.7%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1,143 / 1,452
Belmont Village Hollywood Tenant And Belmont ThreeStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Overview of Cadence at Rancho Cucamonga by Cogir

Situated in the harmonious neighborhood of Church St. Rancho Cucamonga, CA, Cadence at Rancho Cucamonga is an idyllic senior living community providing assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Enjoy unmatched convenience and security with carefully crafted and spacious accommodations, including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. The community doubles its efforts to meet seniors’ needs and aspirations with a kind, compassionate, and highly skilled team lending support for maintenance and other mundane activities.

Seek new adventures and reignite passions with engaging activities and enjoyable events. The community empowers residents to flourish and reach their full potential, providing a vibrant environment. Enjoy restaurant-style dining with healthy and tasty meals to meet seniors’ dietary needs and tastes. Cadence at Rancho Cucamonga is ideal for seniors looking to live an active and well-rounded lifestyle embraced by a warm community and tranquil spaces.

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Overview of Palm View Pleasant Living – Redlands

Palm View Pleasant Living – Redlands is an excellent community in Redlands, CA where comfort meets luxury. Their bright and spacious living environment is designed to foster safety, comfort, and vibrant connections with the comfort and convenience of weekly housekeeping services and 24/7 emergency monitoring. With round-the-clock care, supervision, and assistance with daily living activities, residents can go on and about their days without hassles and worries.

Their team also provides dignified personal care assistance to make sure residents are always looking fresh and feeling good about themselves. The community also provides an abundance of fun and engaging activities to keep the residents active and entertained. With home-cooked, healthy meals, residents are guaranteed to maintain proper nutrition and energy throughout the day. Here, you bask in California’s sunshine all year round while receiving all the comfort and care you need amidst a vibrant and nurturing setting.

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Overview of Mountain Vista of Ojai

Mount Vista of Ojai is a compassionate assisted living community in Ojai, CA, that offers a variety of services, including memory care, for older adults. Promoting a home-like environment, the community ensures older adults can feel at ease during their stay. Household services, meal preparation and scheduling, as well as fully furnished rooms, are available, ensuring residents have a hassle-free living. The community also strives to ease residents’ burdens with its dedicated team and friendly setting.

Recreational activities, little celebrations, and wellness programs are conducted, providing residents with more opportunities to interact with their surroundings. Here, meals are prepared according to residents’ dietary needs to maintain their health. Older adults’ needs and leisure are also easily accessible with plenty of local amenities nearby. With its high-quality services and extensive amenities, this trusted assisted living community makes a great choice for a comfortable retirement.

 

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Ivy Park at Palos Verdes

25535 Hawthorne Blvd, Torrance, CA 90505
Overview of Ivy Park at Palos Verdes

Ivy Park at Palos Verdes offers assisted living and memory care services– delivered by the staff’s compassionate and kind approach. They ensure that every resident can live a purposeful life every day and feel at home through the exceptional service and care they provide. Ivy Park is considerably one of the most welcoming and inclusive senior living communities, which would be ideal for you or your loved one who seeks a home secured with safety.

The lifestyle at Ivy Park ensures that everyone stays active, which is why they have wellness programs that help enrich their body and spirit. Community services and amenities include concierge services, arts and crafts, social activities, a full-service hair salon, and indoor and outdoor common areas.

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Overview of Atria at Foster Square

Ideally situated in the beautiful Foster City, California, Atria at Foster Square offers upscale senior living options, including independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Atria offers individualized care to ensure residents live comfortably and confidently, from luxurious independent living to discrete support such as assistance with daily tasks, safety checks, medication management, and more.

Atria provides a range of leisure and convenience features as part of its commitment to creating a meaningful lifestyle. Residents can have a cocktail in the lounge or dine at the restaurant featuring regionally influenced food and table service. With a movie theater, exercise facility, and outdoor dining areas, residents enjoy plenty of recreational alternatives. The pet-friendly atmosphere and on-site salon and spa at Atria make residents feel at home, while their round-the-clock support, transportation, and treatment options ensure all of their residents’ needs are met.

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Oakmont of Huntington Beach

18922 Delaware St, Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Overview of Oakmont of Huntington Beach

Located in warm and welcoming Huntington Beach, California, Oakmont of Huntington Beach offers a luxurious assisted living home for seniors in need of some additional assistance with everyday living. The golden years are meant to be restful and relaxing; worry no more about daily chores like housekeeping, laundry, and even cooking, as well as medical management thanks to Oakmont’s friendly and professional staff.

Residents at this assisted living community find privacy and comfort in elegantly designed, spacious living arrangements, can savor a fine dining experience from their new home, and engage in exciting activities that nurture the mind, body, and socialization. Live a luxurious, coastal retirement lifestyle that lets you find purpose, growth, and joy, at Oakmont.

 

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Overview of Cadence Millbrae by Cogir

Cadence at Millbrae has a solid reputation for offering quality assisted living and memory care with independent living care. The nurturing environment empowers and enhances residents’ quality of life by providing tailored care to each unique individual. The vibrant community follows a resident-centered approach to holistic wellness for seniors. Cadence at Millbrae is a pleasant, home-like environment where residents can boost their rich social life.

The premier senior home is known for being a different kind of retirement home; they ensure that residents keep their individuality while pursuing an enriched life. To keep the residents active and allow them to maintain a healthy lifestyle, the staff plans engaging activities and programs– recreational activities, fitness activities, and entertainment programs in the library, media room, or social areas.

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Overview of WellQuest of Menifee Lakes

WellQuest of Menifee Lakes provides luxurious senior living for its assisted living with memory care and independent living housing options. The elegant retirement home creates a lifestyle that aims to provide an enjoyable lifestyle that cultivates individuality and growth. In a community focused on a continuum of care, the senior living experience of its residents is enhanced through its innovative and technologically advanced person-centered approach.

WellQuest aims to modernize senior living by focusing on the convenience and comfort of senior wellness by designing a lifestyle that caters to their needs.  Luxury accommodations include personalized care plans, scheduled housekeeping, specialized memory care activities, and ADLs.

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Overview of Atria Park of Pacific Palisades

Located in the tranquil neighborhood of West Sunset Boulevard, Pacific Palisades, CA, Atria Park of Pacific Palisades is an exceptional senior living community providing assisted living and memory care. Meticulously-designed floor plans welcome seniors including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments inclusive of individual thermostat controls and emergency alert systems. The community ensures comfort and safety with a team of friendly and dedicated professionals available around the clock.

Atria Park of Pacific Palisades promotes a secure and comfortable community, offering its exclusive Life Guidance memory care that encourages its residents to live a fulfilled and inspiring life. Moreover, the community provides the utmost assistance with the seniors’ medication, ensuring they are well taken care of. With the residents’ satisfaction in mind, the community serves three chef-prepared healthy and delicious meals daily. The community features a salon and a rooftop terrace overlooking with ocean and mountain scenery.

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Overview of Belmont Village Senior Living Hollywood Hills

An exceptional senior living community settling in the peaceful lands of North Highland Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, Belmont Village Hollywood Hills features assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Experience a comfortable and safe retirement with well-built floor plans including studio and one-bedroom apartments. Combining clinical expertise and utmost comfort, the community strives to provide seniors with unforgettable golden years.

Belmont Village Hollywood Hills encourages residents to retain a well-engaged and happy life, conducting a wide array of fun activities and learning programs. Healthy and delicious meals are served to satisfy dietary needs. Age gracefully surrounded by stunning amenities and ethereal views within the safe grounds of Belmont Village Hollywood Hills. The community is recognized as US News and World Report’s Best Memory Care for its top-notch care and assistance to individuals with dementia.

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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.