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Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 2,084 senior communities communities in California using California Department 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: 57/ 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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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
1491
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 LLCPrivate / 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 Ccrc1 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 LLCStudio / 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 LLCStudio / 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 AndStudio / 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 LLC1 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 Usa1 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 LLCStudio / 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 MgmtPrivate 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 LLCStudio / 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 MgtStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
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Overview of St. Paul’s Plaza

Beautifully nestled near Heritage Park in Chula Vista, CA, St. Paul’s Plaza is an outstanding community that offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care. Dedicated to improving residents’ quality of life, a compassionate and highly trained team provides top-notch care tailored to their special needs around the clock. The community also promotes a warm and welcoming environment, so residents can feel at ease during their stay.

A full calendar of fun recreational activities and enriching programs is conducted, encouraging residents to live actively and maintain social connections. Delicious and well-balanced meals are available to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. With its extensive amenities and dedicated services, residents are guaranteed to thrive in retirement.

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Overview of The Avenues Transitional Care Center

Maintain independence in retirement with The Avenues Transitional Care Center, an astounding community in San Francisco, CA, offering rehabilitation and therapy. Residents can keep their peace of mind with a wide range of care services, including pain management, diabetic management, hospice program, wound care, and dementia care. The community ensures residents receive the right care for their unique needs by creating personalized care plans.

Residents will surely recover without hassle, accompanied by the community’s comprehensive care and dedicated services. With an on-site dietitian, residents delight with delicious and well-balanced meals that satisfy their dietary needs and preferences. The community is ideal for those seeking exceptional care for their unique needs, ensuring the finest retirement experience.

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Victorian Manor

1444 Mcallister St, San Francisco, CA 94115
Overview of Victorian Manor

Ideally situated in the harmonious neighborhood of McAllister Street, San Francisco, CA, Victorian Manor is a distinguished, privately-owned and managed community that offers assisted living, respite, and hospice care. The community is committed to enhancing residents’ living experience, providing exceptional care tailored to their needs and preferences 24/7. Alongside beautifully furnished and spacious accommodations, a kind and highly skilled team helps with daily living activities and household responsibilities for their comfort and convenience.

Residents enjoy the highest quality of life with engaging recreational activities and exciting events for leisure and wellness. Delightful and healthy meals are also served for residents to enjoy a satisfactory dining experience that caters to their dietary needs and preferences. The community strives to maintain residents’ independence and dignity, promoting a nurturing and welcoming environment.

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Overview of Coastal View Healthcare Center

Find the care you need at Coastal View Healthcare Center, an outstanding community located in the harmonious neighborhood of Ventura, CA, that offers rehabilitation and skilled nursing. Residents here enjoy top-tier care and assistance from a responsible and highly trained team available around the clock. With a cozy and welcoming environment, residents can feel at ease and gain meaningful experiences in their later years.

Encouraging residents to live actively and interact with their surroundings, a jam-packed calendar of enriching activities and engaging programs is also conducted. The community strives to enhance residents’ living experiences with occupational, physical, speech, and respiratory therapy. Dietitian-approved meals are also served to ensure residents’ well-being. Keep peace of mind with the community’s comprehensive care options dedicated to residents’ welfare.

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Overview of Savant of Jurupa Valley

Peacefully nestled in the harmonious neighborhood of El Palomino Drive, Riverside, CA, Savant of Jurupa Valley is a distinct community that offers assisted living. With its dedication to improving residents’ well-being, the community provides top-notch care and assistance, alongside cozy and purposely designed accommodations to meet their special needs. Here, residents are guaranteed a maintenance-free lifestyle with a compassionate and highly trained team handling their day-to-day activities.

A well-thought-out calendar of fun activities and enriching programs is also conducted for residents to live actively and remain socially engaged. Accommodating residents’ dietary restrictions, delightful and healthy meals are served for the finest dining experience. Amenities include a library, a fitness center, a movie theater, serene walking paths, and gardening spaces, perfect for recreation and socialization.

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Ivy Park at Seal Beach

3850 Lampson Avenue, Seal Beach, CA 90740
Overview of Ivy Park at Seal Beach

Located in the coastal city of Seal Beach, CA, IIvy Park at Seal Beach is a premier senior living community that offers comprehensive care services, including assisted living services, medication management, incontinence care, monthly wellness checks, and round-the-clock supervision. Ivy Park also offers short-term/respite stays and customized memory care programs, guaranteeing a safe and encouraging atmosphere for residents who require special support and care.

Ivy Park at Seal Beach strives to give its residents a warm and stimulating atmosphere through its wide range of amenities and events aimed at improving seniors’ quality of life. These consist of exercise courses, religious services, and access to outdoor walking pathways and a library, among other activities. In addition, Ivy Park offers alternatives for specific diets, private dining areas, and all-day dining at their Vine at Ivy restaurant, pet-friendly regulations, resident parking, cable/WiFi, and other amenities that make residents’ lives enjoyable and fascinating.

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Overview of The Magnolia of Millbrae

The Magnolia of Millbrae is a top-rated retirement community in Millbrae, CA, offering independent living and assisted living. Fostering comfort and healing, the community features thoughtfully furnished one- and two-bedroom apartments in a home-like setting. Weekly housekeeping, restaurant-style dining, and recreational activities are also provided to improve residents’ living experiences. The community also strives to help residents maintain their independence through dedicated personal care services and carefully curated amenities.

Water exercises, cultural events, and wellness activities encourage residents to explore new interests and have fun. A heated pool and spa, a library, and spacious courtyards are among the many amenities available for residents’ recreation and wellness. Restaurants, shops, parks, and bus stops are also available nearby, providing convenient access to necessities and leisure. This retirement community is committed to helping older adults thrive in retirement, making it one of the best options for senior living in California.

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Overview of Glen Terra

Glen Terra Assisted Living in Glendale, CA, offers a newly remodeled environment for seniors seeking an enriching retirement experience. Their focus on resident well-being starts with spacious and well-designed apartments, featuring studios, large studios, and one-bedroom options. These comfortable living spaces prioritize resident comfort and include amenities like private balconies and individual climate controls. Glen Terra is committed to providing comprehensive care that caters to each resident’s individual needs. Their caring staff provides 24/7 assistance, ensuring residents feel safe and supported. A full-time nurse and physician oversight offer additional peace of mind.

Glen Terra understands the importance of a vibrant community. They offer a variety of social areas designed for relaxation and interaction. Residents can enjoy a full calendar of activities, including fitness classes, monthly parties, and group outings. Glen Terra is committed to providing comprehensive care that caters to each resident’s individual needs. Their caring staff provides 24/7 assistance, ensuring residents feel safe and supported. A full-time nurse and physician oversight offer additional peace of mind.

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Brittany House

5401 E Centralia St, Long Beach, CA 90808
Overview of Brittany House

Brittany House is a luxury assisted living and memory care community in Long Beach. Opulence surrounds your environment with a family-like atmosphere, contributing to an inspiring and relaxing experience in the charming home. Residents are empowered to feel comfortable and secure in the warm and welcoming atmosphere it provides. The trusted assisted living for Alzheimer’s and dementia seniors will discover a retirement home to ensure that quality and care are given to each individual.

The Brittany House difference is found in the commitment of its management and caregivers to go above and beyond to surpass the holistic needs of its residents. From applications to daily senior living, families and their loved ones will experience a stress-free retirement period. Accommodations include a range of all-inclusive amenities and services– game nights and entertainment, life-enriching programs, restaurant-style dining, and specialized memory care activities.

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Overview of Hacienda Grande Assisted Living

Hacienda Grande Assisted Living aims to provide a safe, inclusive, and elegant environment for the residents to feel comfortable and secure in their new homes. The tight-knit community offers world-class hospitality in a home-like setting. The tight-knit assisted senior living home strives to provide a lifestyle filled with joy and purposeful living.

The residential lifestyle is simple. Seniors receive compassionate care in ADLs, housekeeping, transportation, medication management, assisted living programs, respite stays, dietary services, and 24/7 supervision.

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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 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.