Page 59 of Best Senior Communities in California

Meridian of Riverside provides assisted living and memory care in Riverside’s Magnolia Center neighborhood. Assisted living helps residents with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while they keep their own apartment. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and having both care levels on one campus may suit a resident whose needs grow over time without leaving the community.

With 232 beds, this is a larger community with more residents, staff, and usually more programming. Housing includes semi-private rooms, one-bedroom residences, and studios. A semi-private room is shared, while a one-bedroom residence or studio is a single-resident space. A Walk Score of 74 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Molly Bowie serves as the administrator, and Riverside Retirement Villa operates the community.

Operated by Ventas Santa Barbara Opco, LP and Capital Sr. Mgmt. 2, Garden Court at Villa Santa Barbara is a residential care community in downtown Santa Barbara, CA, that offers independent living, assisted living, and respite care. With a 126-bed capacity, the two-story community offers studio, alcove, and one-bedroom residences. It is currently operating at 74% occupancy, with 93 occupied beds, supporting a balance between personalized care and an active living environment.

A 24-hour care team and concierge are provided, along with medication management and incontinence care. Therapy is also available on-site, while transportation is scheduled for doctor appointments. The surrounding neighborhood has an excellent Walk Score of 94, allowing residents and visiting families to easily reach nearby shops, restaurants, galleries, and essential services on foot.

Recent state inspections identified opportunities to improve response times to resident needs and medication management, and the community has implemented corrective action plans to address these findings.

Located in Carmichael, California, Atria El Camino Gardens is an inviting senior living community that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. Residents can get access to participate in the daily activities, and chef-prepared meals. The 24-hour staff takes care of cooking, housekeeping, maintenance, and local transportation, allowing seniors to focus on their passions and interests – whether it’s watching a movie in the theater, pampering themselves at the salon, or strolling through the gardens.

For those seeking adventure, the nearby Ancil Hoffman Park boasts a riverside golf course and nature center, perfect for outdoor enthusiasts. Residents can also indulge in treats at Estelle Bakery and Pâtisserie. At Atria El Camino Gardens, residents have everything they need for a fulfilling and vibrant lifestyle, both within the community and right outside its doors.

Overview of Villa Toscana Memory Care

Experience high quality and luxury-style care at Villa Toscana Memory Care, a welcoming senior living community in Mountain View, CA, that offers exceptional memory care services to seniors dealing with memory loss. Offering private, semi-private, and shared residences, the community provides a comfortable living space that matches its residents’ unique preferences and needs. With housekeeping, laundry services, and scheduled transportation to medical appointments, errands, or outings, residents are ensured comfort and convenience.

The community commits itself in helping maintain its residents’ dignity while aging in a secure and specialized environment that meets their personal needs. A trained team is available to monitor residents’ safety 24/7 and provide assistance with everyday tasks, like bathing, dressing, meals, and medication management. Residents stay stimulated with specialized activity programs and enjoy a variety of amenities, including a full-service salon, an activity room, off-site excursions, beautiful indoor and outdoor common areas, providing plenty of space for socialization and relaxation.

Operated by Merrill Gardens LLC, Raincross at Riverside is a 150-bed assisted living community administered by Niare Dawn Feaster on Central Avenue in Riverside, California. Operating for six years, it has a steady 89 percent occupancy rate, reflecting a well-established presence in the local market.

The home sits in a neighborhood that scores 37 for walkability, meaning some nearby services are done on foot, though most errands and outings require transportation. The two-story building offers studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans to suit residents’ different preferences and needs.

Touring in person, for families thinking of choosing Raincross at Riverside, is an efficient way to see the available room types, learn about daily programming and dining options, and get a feel for how it operates and supports its residents.

Overview of Vista at Simi Valley

Located in Simi Valley, California, a few miles from Los Robles Regional Medical Center, Vista at Simi Valley is an assisted living and memory care community. The community is operated by Vista at Simi Valley LLC and Vista Senior Mgmt LLC. Madison Lewis serves as the administrator.

The 130-bed community has been serving residents for 18 years. It currently has an occupancy rate of about 72%. The area has a Walk Score of 54, which is moderately walkable. Some errands can be completed on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

Residents receive housekeeping, medication management, prepared meals, and assistance with activities of daily living. Staff is available 24 hours a day to provide support when needed. The community also features a spa, theater, fitness center, activity room, and courtyard. Pets are welcome, so residents can keep a companion animal after moving in.

State inspections have shown a mixed record over the years. There were periods of full compliance along with findings related to resident supervision and care plan documentation. Families considering Vista at Simi Valley should ask how supervision and care planning are managed daily.

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$2,495/Month Pricing updated on October 12th, 2026

Overview of Blossom Grove Alzheimer’s Special Care Center

Located in the beautiful setting of New Jersey Street, Redlands, CA, Blossom Grove Alzheimer’s Special Care Center is a distinct community that focuses on memory care. Featuring cozy and specially designed accommodations in variations of private, semi-private, and shared floor plans, residents can rest assured of living their golden years comfortably. The community also utilizes specialized programs tailored to residents’ memory-related needs to enhance their cognition.

Do the things you love with fun and engaging activities dedicated to your enjoyment and wellness. Have the finest dining experience with healthy and delicious meals catering to dietary needs and preferences. The community also offers extensive amenities including a library, a barber shop, a bistro, outdoor spaces, and transportation services to give residents the utmost comfort and convenience they deserve.

Overview of Oakmont of East Sacramento

Oakmont of East Sacramento offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care in Sacramento, CA. Independent living means private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with dressing, bathing, and medication while the resident keeps an apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone who may be at risk of wandering.

Having all three care levels in one community can suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since changing care levels does not require leaving. Housing includes studios, suites, one-bedroom residences, and two-bedroom residences. A studio offers one private space, while a two-bedroom layout can suit a couple or companion moving together. With 214 beds, Oakmont of East Sacramento is a larger setting rather than a small residential community.

Pets are allowed, so a resident may continue living with a pet after moving in. The Walk Score of 79 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, allowing a resident who no longer drives to get out independently. Kathleen Gilbey serves as the administrator.

Overview of Westmont at San Miguel Ranch

Westmont at San Miguel Ranch is a luxury senior living community offering assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Chula Vista. It boasts world-class service and hospitality provided by its excellent team of caregivers. It’s a community that provides quality service based on your style and your choice. Westmont is a community dedicated to making a difference in the lives of every senior through its innovative approach to senior living.

Westmont at San Miguel Ranch promotes an active lifestyle for its residents, including independent living, assisted living, and memory care. One of the pride and joys of the community is their Live You Way™  and Adult 55+, which essentially provides unique care and service for residents. Everyone is entitled to impressive amenities, such as world-class dining service, a fully-equipped fitness center, and furnished apartments.

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Price range $3,895 - $5,995/Month Pricing updated on July 28th, 2026

Overview of Oakmont of Whittier

Oakmont of Whittier offers assisted living and memory support across a 97-bed residential campus in Whittier, California. Directed by administrator Adriane Runge and operated under Oakmont Senior Living, the location combines personal care assistance with secured cognitive care. Housing options range from individual studios to two-bedroom suites that can accommodate couples, and the property allows companion pets.

Situated in East Whittier, the site carries a walk score of 87, giving residents pedestrian access to local stores, pharmacies, and dining spots. Daily service programs center on structured wellness routines for residents alongside dedicated caregiver support initiatives for relatives.

Prospective representatives looking for assisted living options in Whittier can contact Oakmont of Whittier to view available floor plans and arrange a visit.