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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. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. 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.
Atria Santa Clarita
SC
AL
IL
MC
RC
Santa Clarita (Newhall)
160
Facility 160
CA AVG 103
Rank #287 / 1,645
Yes
75
Facility 75
CA AVG 58
Rank #562 / 2,057
38
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,236 / 1,387
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,264 / 1,433
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 13
Rank #652 / 1,507
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1 / 1,452
Arhc Svsclsa01 Trs LLC And Atria Management Co LLCStudio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Belmont Village Senior Living Los Gatos
SC
AL
MC
San Jose
175
Facility 175
CA AVG 103
Rank #233 / 1,645
Yes
66
Facility 66
CA AVG 58
Rank #854 / 2,057
18
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #589 / 1,387
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,010 / 1,433
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,129 / 1,507
78.9%
Facility 78.9%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #698 / 1,452
Belmont Union Avenue Tenant LLC And Belmont Three LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Peninsula Pointe by Cogir
SC
AL
MC
Rolling Hills Estates
121
Facility 121
CA AVG 103
Rank #551 / 1,645
Yes
74
Facility 74
CA AVG 58
Rank #597 / 2,057
9
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #442 / 1,387
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #724 / 1,433
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,322 / 1,507
59.5%
Facility 59.5%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1,204 / 1,452
Cadence Sl Palos Verdes LLC/Sre Dvm, Pv, LLCStudio / 1 Bed
Varenna at Fountaingrove
SC
IL
Santa Rosa
322
Facility 322
CA AVG 103
Rank #48 / 1,645
No
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,929 / 2,057
24
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #758 / 1,387
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #898 / 1,433
18
Facility 18
CA AVG 13
Rank #454 / 1,507
75.2%
Facility 75.2%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #803 / 1,452
Varenna LLC, Gallaher Sr. Lvg And Gsl Mgmt LLC1 Bed / 2 Bed
A Family of Care
SC
AL
HC
HOS
MC
RESC
Brentwood (Hoffman Property)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,318 / 1,645
No
25
Facility 25
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,782 / 2,057
6
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #210 / 1,387
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #898 / 1,433
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #927 / 1,507
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1 / 1,452
Mk Property Ventures LLCPrivate Rooms
The Plaza At Westwood Senior Living
SC
AL
IL
Los Angeles (West Los Angeles)
136
Facility 136
CA AVG 103
Rank #451 / 1,645
Yes
89
Facility 89
CA AVG 58
Rank #195 / 2,057
41
36
Facility 36
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,292 / 1,387
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,020 / 1,507
46.3%
Facility 46.3%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1,371 / 1,452
Sta Management IncStudio Suites
Blossom Garden Senior Home
SC
AL
Hayward
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,312 / 1,645
No
59
Facility 59
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,086 / 2,057
6
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #210 / 1,387
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #898 / 1,433
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 13
Rank #565 / 1,507
77.8%
Facility 77.8%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #722 / 1,452
Blossom Garden Senior Home, LLCPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms
Windsor Court Assisted Living – Palm Springs
SC
AL
HOS
MC
RC
Palm Springs
130
Facility 130
CA AVG 103
Rank #484 / 1,645
Yes
74
Facility 74
CA AVG 58
Rank #597 / 2,057
72
62
Facility 62
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,362 / 1,387
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,094 / 1,433
26
Facility 26
CA AVG 13
Rank #247 / 1,507
99.2%
Facility 99.2%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #152 / 1,452
Windsor Court Assisted Living, LLCPrivate Rooms
The Vistas Assisted Living and Memory Care
SC
AL
MC
RC
Redding (Forest Hills)
100
Facility 100
CA AVG 103
Rank #697 / 1,645
Yes
20
Facility 20
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,845 / 2,057
11
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #525 / 1,387
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #724 / 1,433
18
Facility 18
CA AVG 13
Rank #454 / 1,507
71.0%
Facility 71.0%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #904 / 1,452
Redding Assisted Living, LLC & Ridgeline ManagementStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Sierra Vista Independent & Assisted Living
SC
AL
IL
RC
Victorville
99
Facility 99
CA AVG 103
Rank #724 / 1,645
No
45
Facility 45
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,473 / 2,057
3
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,387
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #478 / 1,433
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,416 / 1,507
50.5%
Facility 50.5%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1,302 / 1,452
Sierra Vista Alf LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Overview of Atria Santa Clarita

A classic senior living community settling in Lyons Avenue, Santa Clarita, CA, Atria Santa Clarita provides independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Relax in the variety of spacious floor plans including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments with kitchenettes and walk-in showers. With personalized 24-hour care and assistance from a kind and compassionate team of professionals, residents experience a worry-free and relaxing lifestyle.

Atria Santa Clarita fosters a bright and friendly environment, providing its residents with opportunities to enhance their physical, mental, emotional, and social welfare. Through its signature Life Guidance program, memory care residents enjoy a meaningful and joyful life. Catering to its residents’ dietary needs and preferences, the community serves three chef-prepared healthy meals daily. With wonderful amenities such as a library, a movie theater, a fitness center, a salon, a game room, a beautiful resident garden, an aesthetically landscaped courtyard, and walking paths, residents enjoy a better quality of life.

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Overview of Belmont Village Senior Living Los Gatos

Beautifully situated in San Jose, CA, Belmont Village Senior Living Los Gatos is an award-winning senior living community that offers assisted living and innovative memory care. The community features thoughtfully designed residences with convenient access to hotel-style amenities and services. Licensed nurses on site 24/7, electronic medication management system, medication distribution and wellness center, and on-site therapies, helps residents achieve optimal health and wellness.

Known for their Whole Brain Fitness approach to programming, the community promotes successful aging with physical and mental exercises, proper nutrition, lifelong learning, providing a sense of purpose and a strong social connection while also reducing stress. Amenities like chef-prepared meals, generous common spaces, dedicated on-site dog park, fully equipped fitness center, and personal wine storage, further enhances residents’ living experience.

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Peninsula Pointe by Cogir

27520 Hawthorne Blvd, Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274
Overview of Peninsula Pointe by Cogir

A one-of-a-kind senior living community settling in the tranquil lands of Hawthorne Boulevard, Rolling Hills Estates, CA, that features assisted living and memory care. With various floor plans including private and shared studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, seniors enjoy comfort and convenience at its finest. A team of reliable and compassionate professionals delivers exceptional care and assistance for seniors to experience a glorious retirement, free of hassles.

The community fosters a friendly and inviting community, conducting fun programs and engaging activities for seniors’ leisure and well-being. With a lot of things to do, seniors learn new things and rediscover old hobbies. Enjoy delicious and healthy meals served to satisfy dietary needs and preferences. With its sophisticated and large spaces, Peninsula Pointe by Cogir strives to provide seniors with a haven to flourish.

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Overview of Varenna at Fountaingrove

Varenna at Fountaingrove is an idyllic retreat surrounded by lush natural spaces in Santa Rosa, CA, offering independent living. Residents enjoy scenic views and live comfortably in beautifully designed and cozy accommodations. The community ensures residents feel at ease during their stay, promoting a vibrant and welcoming environment.

Residents here can live actively and make new friends with plenty of recreational activities and wellness opportunities. With different dining venues on-site, residents can enjoy delightful and healthy meals that satisfy their dietary needs and preferences. Amenities include a fitness center, a spa, a swimming pool, a wellness center, a library, pet parks, and serene walking paths.

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A Family of Care

1945 St Martins Pl, Brentwood, CA 94513
Overview of A Family of Care

A Family of Care is a dedicated residential care community that has three welcoming locations across Brentwood, CA, offering a wide range of care options. The community goes above and beyond to provide older adults with a family-like atmosphere where they are well-cared for. Memory care, hospice care, and assistance with daily living activities are provided to meet residents’ healthcare needs. Here, residents’ holistic wellness is prioritized with services that enrich them physically, socially, and emotionally.

Residents can freely interact with peers and live actively with plenty of recreational activities and wellness programs. Cozy communal areas and spacious living spaces are also provided for residents’ comfort. With serene parks and local amenities located near each home in Brentwood, the community ensures convenient access to leisure and necessities. This residential care community is one of the top choices for retirement in California, as reflected with its high standards of care.

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Overview of The Plaza at Westwood Senior Living

Operating for five years, The Plaza at Westwood Senior Living is a three-story assisted living community operated by Sta Management Inc in Westwood, Los Angeles. It offers studio suite housing and has 136 total beds, currently at 46 percent occupancy.

Situated on Westwood Boulevard in a highly walkable neighborhood where most errands can be finished on foot, the home sits convenient to shopping, services, and public transit. Pets are welcome, and the facility supports various pet companions.

Since opening, the community has undergone regular state inspections that the California Department of Social Services oversees. Inspections have flagged periodic concerns: environmental safety and administrative compliance, including proper water temperature maintenance and timely incident documentation. A recent investigation into resident care allegations found no substantiated deficiencies, mirroring the home’s responsiveness to oversight feedback.

Touring in person and speaking with staff will give you a clear sense of the daily culture, staffing approach, available services, activities, and dining options. That hands-on visit is invaluable when assessing fit for a loved one.

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Overview of Blossom Garden Senior Home

Ideally situated in the serene neighborhood of Hayward, CA, Blossom Garden Senior Home is an astounding community that offers assisted living. Here, residents receive the highest quality of care and support from a compassionate and highly trained team attending to their needs around the clock. The community also promotes a bright and friendly environment, ensuring residents can easily adapt to their surroundings.

With a carefully curated calendar of fun activities and engaging programs, residents are encouraged to live actively and remain socially engaged. Mealtimes are also something to look forward to, with healthy and delightful meals catering to their dietary needs and preferences. Live a blissful retirement with the community’s dedicated care and specially designed amenities.

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Overview of Windsor Court Assisted Living – Palm Springs

Overlooking the serene area of Palm Springs, CA, Windsor Court Assisted Living – Palm Springs is an inviting senior living community that offers assisted living and memory care options. The community empowers its residents to thrive and live a comfortable retirement life by offering them various healthcare services tailored to their needs, including support with their daily living activities and specialized memory care services. Residents enjoy blissful day-to-day life in the comfort of their stunning accommodations surrounded by top-notch amenities.

Dedicated to its residents’ fulfillment, the community also conducts a wide array of activities and programs that are designed to elevate residents’ vitality and well-being. Home-made meals and convenient services like housekeeping and laundry are offered to remove the common tiring chores from residents’ plates. Here, residents are provided with whatever they need to live a relaxing way of life.

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Overview of The Vistas Assisted Living and Memory Care

Set in the beautiful Heritagetown Drive, Redding, CA, The Vistas Assisted Living and Memory Care is a prominent senior living community offering assisted living and memory care. With a wide range of beautifully crafted and spacious accommodations, seniors optimize their comfort and security. The community doubles its efforts to deliver the best possible care that matches seniors’ needs and aspirations to experience a worry-free retirement.

The community fosters a bright and inviting environment, providing opportunities to create meaningful interactions and gain new knowledge along the way. Have an unforgettable dining experience with delicious and healthy meals catering to dietary needs and preferences. The Vistas Assisted Living and Memory Care is a wonderful community that strives to provide a safe place for seniors to thrive and live as they prefer during their golden years with its stunning amenities and accessible spaces.

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Overview of Sierra Vista Independent & Assisted Living

Operated by Sierra Vista ALF LLC, Sierra Vista Independent and Assisted Living is a senior living community in Victorville, California, in San Bernardino County. Kimberly Mejia serves as the administrator. The community offers assisted living, independent living, and respite care, so residents can receive different levels of support without moving if their needs change. Housing includes one-bedroom apartments and larger suite-style units.

The 99-bed community has served residents for about 1 year, making it one of the newer senior living communities in the Victorville area. About half of the beds are currently occupied, which may provide greater availability for families looking for immediate placement.

State inspections by the California Department of Social Services have generally found the community in good standing. One inspection noted administrative items involving staff health screening and food handler training records. Other inspections found the community clean, safe, and fully compliant with no deficiencies. Overall, the inspection history does not suggest concerns with daily resident care.

The neighborhood is somewhat walkable. A few nearby shops and services can be reached on foot, while most errands and outings require a car. Families looking for a community close to medical offices and shopping may find the location convenient.

Families interested in Sierra Vista Independent and Assisted Living should ask about current room availability and how resident programs have developed since the community opened.

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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.