
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 |
Evergreen Life Care Homes – Visalia is a reliable assisted living community in Visalia, CA designed to provide personalized care and amenities that foster general well-being. Focusing on residents with Alzheimer’s and dementia-related issues, the community creates a safe environment that caters to their unique needs. Those with chronic or terminal illnesses also find comfort in the community with its compassionate palliative and hospice care.
A great array of exciting and interesting activities are also offered, allowing residents to enjoy a fulfilling retirement filled with fun and recreation. Delectable meals are also prepared with careful consideration of residents’ dietary needs and tastes, allowing them to enjoy their meal times. Here, residents enjoy an improved quality of life surrounded by kind and reliable caregivers dedicated to their well-being and safety.
Glendale Healthcare Center is a nursing home in Glendale, CA, offering long-term care, rehabilitation, and skilled nursing. With its boutique-style setting, the community strives to keep residents comfortable and safe. Therapies, social services, and nutritious meals are also offered to enrich residents’ living experiences. The community also works closely with residents to provide the best possible care for their rehabilitation and recovery.
Light exercises, social gatherings, and various games provide residents with more opportunities to stay active and make friends. Top-notch rehabilitation equipment and lively common areas also ensure residents can rest and focus on their wellness. Located near shops, restaurants, and bus stops, the community ensures accessibility and convenience. This nursing home is dedicated to helping older adults live to their potential in retirement, making it a great choice for senior living in California.
Conveniently set near Sacramento, CA, Mercy Mcmahon Terrace is a distinguished non-profit community that offers assisted living and memory care. Residents here receive exceptional care tailored to their needs around the clock in a cozy and nurturing environment. The community also helps with daily living activities and household chores to provide more opportunities for residents to create meaningful moments.
Residents are encouraged to live actively and meet new friends with a carefully curated calendar of fun recreational activities and engaging programs for leisure and wellness. Delicious and nutritious meals are freshly prepared to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. With its commitment to improving residents’ well-being, the community provides top-tier services and purposely designed amenities for their comfort and safety.
Solheim Senior Community, located in Los Angeles, California, has been offering a fulfilling life to seniors since 1923. With a range of care services, including memory care, skilled nursing, residential living, and assisted living, Solheim dedicates itself to providing seniors with the highest quality of care and support possible.
The community is a vibrant and active one, with a wellness center staffed by a full-time coordinator, offering residents a variety of activities and programs to keep them engaged and healthy. Solheim’s common areas are a hub of activity, with plenty of space to socialize and connect with others. The staff ensures that residents’ housekeeping and laundry needs are taken care of, and state-of-the-art security cameras and safety fire systems ensure their safety and security 24/7.
Serving the neighborhood of Torrance, CA, Villa Sorrento – Torrance is a premiere senior living community, offering assisted living services to seniors who could benefit from extra care and support while maintaining their independence. Residents here are offered a choice of spacious floor plans with extensive outside views, generous outside balcony and patio space, individual kitchenettes and roomy walk-in closets for added convenience. The community provides each resident with a customized care plan, which may include assistance with daily living activities, medication management, and other conveniences residents’ may need.
A full-time activity director is available to provide residents with a dynamic array of planned activities, events, and programs to provide them the opportunities they need to stay active and engaged. Nutritious and delicious meals are offered three times a day, along with nourishing snacks for residents’ daily sustenance. Convenient services, such as housekeeping and laundry are also offered to give residents a carefree lifestyle.
At Mission Palms Healthcare Center in Westminster, California, they offer nothing short of premium skilled nursing, accompanied by five-star rehabilitation services. The heart of this skilled nursing facility beats with the unwavering commitment to serve, nurture life, and empower senior individuals to thrive. Located in Orange County, California, Mission Palms Healthcare Center prides itself on being a top-tier, 24-hour nursing home facility, dedicated to delivering cutting-edge rehabilitation and nursing services.
At Mission Palms, the well-being, safety, and comfort of each resident are paramount. Here, every individual is treated to tailored, high-quality service. The professional team, equipped with top-tier training, ensures that patients receive the highest level of care, all within a comfortable and secure environment designed to promote their thriving journey to well-being. With a staff of professionals passionately committed to serving others, they aim to create a secure, comfortable, and therapeutic environment that supports patients in regaining their independence and reuniting with their loved ones.
Located in the picturesque city of Encinitas, California, Encinitas Senior Living is an esteemed assisted living community. They provide a range of amenities, including housekeeping services and chef-prepared dining, to empower residents to lead their best lives in a tranquil and comfortable environment.
Each day at Encinitas Senior Living is a fresh opportunity for residents to revel in new experiences, connect with friends on campus, and partake in diverse and exciting life enrichment opportunities. This vibrant community is designed to enhance the well-being and quality of life of every resident they serve. Encinitas Senior Living is dedicated to offering senior residents an ideal balance of support and independence, always tailored to their unique and individual needs.
The Springs of Pacific Regent is a renowned health care center in San Diego that’s well-known for its advanced technology and customized therapy programs. The community’s focus is on providing its residents with the utmost comfort, safety, and therapy. The atmosphere of the community is bright and airy, with comfortable furnishings and beautiful artwork hanging on the walls. Each home is equipped with a flat-screen TV and telephone, which allows residents to stay in touch with their loved ones.
They firmly believe in keeping their residents entertained and engaged, which is why they offer a full calendar of activities, including arts and crafts classes, social events, live music shows, and cooking classes. Additionally, The Springs of Pacific Regent offers excursions and church services to those who seek spiritual fulfillment in their daily lives. The Springs of Pacific Regent ensures that their residents are never bored by providing them with the opportunity to enjoy life with a greater sense of freedom and self-expression.
Seek exceptional care in Mirable Lodge Senior Living Community, a distinct community in Forestville, CA, offering assisted living, memory care, hospice care, and respite care. With comprehensive care options, residents can rest assured of receiving personalized care tailored to their unique needs from a kind and highly trained team 24/7. The community also helps with housekeeping and other chores, so residents can feel at ease during their stay.
Residents are encouraged to live actively and maintain social connections with a thoughtfully curated calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs. Delicious and well-balanced meals are also served to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Medication management and incontinence care are also provided for residents’ convenience. Promoting a nurturing and welcoming environment, the community strives to help residents thrive in their golden years.
Located in the heart of Loma Linda, California, Brookdale, Loma Linda is a stellar senior living community offering assisted living. With their family atmosphere and spacious apartments ranging from studios to one-bedroom or two-bedroom options, the community fosters a warm and welcoming environment where residents can socialize yet enjoy plenty of privacy and focused attention.
With 24-hour assistance and various recreational activities and programs, Brookdale Loma Linda takes care of its resident’s well-being and encourages them to forge meaningful connections and stimulate their minds. The community also takes pride in its restaurant-style meals – tailored to each resident’s specific nutritional needs and preferences. Brookdale Loma Linda also offers personal care provided by their compassionate care team and personal solutions program for their personal items to ensure that residents can focus solely on living their best lives while owners and managers stay close to the residents to ensure that they feel safe, happy, and content.
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.













