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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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our 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. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. 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. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative 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.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
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.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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.
Astoria Senior Living and Memory Care
SC
AL
MC
RC
Oakdale
45C+No 62 146111 77.8% -Astoria At Oakdale, LLCStudio / Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
The Kensington
SC
AL
IL
MC
Walnut Creek
200C+Yes 69 31643 73.5% -Kensington Tenant LLC & Kisco Senior Living, LLC1 Bed / 2 Bed
Crescent Landing at Fullerton Memory Care
SC
AL
MC
Fullerton
72D+Yes 67 72333 43.1% A+Welltower Tenant Group LLC And Oakmont Mgmt Group LLCPrivate / Shared Suite
My Mother’s Place Mar Vista
SC
AL
RESC
Los Angeles (Westdale)
6CNo 52 93-20 83.3% -Lozano, LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
East West Care
SC
AL
HOS
RESC
Redwood City (Roosevelt)
8D+No 88 61220 100.0% -Mdx Group LLCPrivate Rooms
Greenfield Care Center of Fullerton
SC
HOS
NH
RC
SNF
Fullerton (Sunny Hills)
99ANo 50 3--56 93.9% A+-Private / Shared Rooms
Bellaken Garden
SC
AL
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Oakland (Saint Elizabeth)
58A+No 95 82-26 100.0% A+Bellaken Health Group, Inc-
The Neighborhoods at Westhaven
SC
AL
Orland
32ANo 50 2--1 65.6% -Westhaven Senior Living, A California Corporation-
Del’s Haven IV
SC
AL
HOS
MC
RESC
RC
Laguna Niguel
6A+No 70 5--3 83.3% -Del's Haven IV IncPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms
Aaron Care Villa
SC
AL
RESC
Granada Hills
6A+No 59 5--5 83.3% -Bridge For SeniorsPrivate / Shared Rooms
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Overview of Astoria Senior Living and Memory Care

Set in the welcoming community of Oakdale, CA, the Astoria Senior Living and Memory Care is an enticing community providing assisted living, memory care, and respite care services. Cozy and spacious accommodations including studio and deluxe are available for its residents. Having a highly equipped and compassionate team, this community is committed to giving the utmost care and support for those with cognitive conditions through its memory care programs. Short-term stays with extra care are also available for respite care services.

With its top-tier community features, residents can enjoy the following: beautifully landscaped and shaded courtyard featuring raised bed gardens and seating areas; resident kitchen and library; and a wellness office. Engage in diverse social activities in multipurpose activity areas. Participate in recreational trips and scenic tours with transportation provided. At the Astoria Senior Living and Memory Care, seniors can truly enjoy a glorious retirement.

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Overview of The Kensington

The Kensington is a senior living community in Walnut Creek, California. The community offers Assisted Living and Memory Care in a friendly environment where residents and associates enjoy being served and serving others. Their philosophy and approach for safety and security, trust and transparency, and five-star service delivery have always been their top priorities. Aging in place is essential to residents and their families. The Kensington allows senior residents to find The Art of Living Well® balance that’s right for them.

Kensington’s primary goal is to preserve dignity and enable residents to be as independent as they can safely manage. The community features an open-concept dining room that is bright and airy, with abundant natural light and beautiful architectural details. The talented culinary team shares the commitment to providing residents with a one-of-a-kind dining experience while ensuring they are healthy and made to the highest of standards.

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Overview of Crescent Landing at Fullerton Memory Care

Cherish every moment of your golden years with Crescent Landing at Fullerton Memory Care, an esteemed community in East Commonwealth Avenue, Fullerton, CA, focusing on memory care. With a specialized program tailored to residents’ memory-related needs, the community strives to provide top-notch care and assistance around the clock. Ease your worries and live life to the fullest with the community’s bright and friendly setting.

Empowering residents to live actively and happily, the community orchestrates stimulating activities and engaging programs tailored to their leisure and wellness. Have a delightful dining experience with healthy and delicious meals served three times daily, catering to dietary needs and preferences. Incontinence care, medication management, and physical therapy are also provided for residents’ comfort and convenience. The community is great for those looking to receive the highest quality of care in retirement for a wondrous retirement.

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Overview of My Mother’s Place Mar Vista

My Mother’s Place Mar Vista is a warm and idyllic home nestled within the vibrant city of Los Angeles, California. This senior residence is a haven of top-notch care, catering to individuals on their path to recovery, rehabilitation, and healing. Offering a supportive environment adorned with breathtaking gardens, they take pride in providing high-quality assistance from caregivers who are not only reputable but also compassionate. With expertise in various areas, they lend a helping hand to those in need, ensuring a seamless journey toward wellness.

Immersed in the embrace of nature’s beauty, the residence offers a sanctuary for individuals with physical disabilities, dementia patients, and anyone seeking solace and companionship. Each resident has the option to choose from beautifully designed private bedrooms, be it a cozy personal space or a shared bedroom with a shared bath, fostering a sense of community and camaraderie.

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East West Care

1018 Clinton St, Redwood City, CA 94061
Overview of East West Care

Experience a better quality of life at East West Care, a dependable community in Redwood City, CA, offering assisted living. Residents receive top-notch care tailored to their personal needs from a kind and highly trained team available 24/7. The community also helps with housekeeping and other chores, ensuring residents enjoy hassle-free living.

With a jam-packed calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs, residents will not run out of things to do for leisure and wellness. Delectable and healthy meals are served to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. The community also provides medication management for residents’ convenience. Residents enjoy the best of their golden years with the community’s dedicated services and cozy amenities.

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Greenfield Care Center of Fullerton

330 W Bastanchury Rd, Fullerton, CA 92835
Overview of Greenfield Care Center of Fullerton

Greenfield Care Center of Fullerton is an astounding nursing home in Fullerton, CA, that offers long-term care, rehabilitation, hospice, and respite care. The community ensures older adults are treated like a family, providing individualized care for their unique needs. 24-hour care, therapy services, and wound care are also offered to meet residents’ healthcare needs. With its dedication to residents’ well-being, the community provides care plans based on their physician’s order and a comprehensive health assessment.

Recreational activities and fitness programs are conducted, so residents can spend their free time as they please. With activity rooms, outdoor patio, and spacious courtyards, residents have plenty of options for leisure. This nursing home is one of the trusted choices for retirement in Fullerton, California, especially with its comprehensive services and extensive amenities.

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Overview of Bellaken Garden

Bellaken Garden in Oakland, California, provides skilled nursing services, assisted living support, palliative care, and short-term respite stays. Assisted living assists residents with daily tasks like bathing, dressing, and medication management. Palliative services concentrate on comfort management, while short-term rehabilitation therapy and respite stays assist individuals recovering after hospital stays or giving primary family caregivers temporary relief.

Bellaken Health Group operates the 58-bed community alongside administrator Belinda Leung. Recorded nurse staffing averages 4 hours and 8 minutes of direct care per resident each day. Everyday financial options include Medicare for qualifying short-term rehab, Medicaid for longer stays, and private payment. Featuring a 95 walk score, the surrounding neighborhood ranks as a walker’s paradise, allowing non-driving residents to run daily errands without needing a vehicle.

Individuals evaluating care options in Oakland can reach out to Bellaken Garden to inquire about room availability, tour the building, or review admission details.

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Overview of The Neighborhoods at Westhaven

Orland, CA, is where The Neighborhoods at Westhaven runs its assisted living. Its starting price is 314,900 per month.

Keeping an apartment of their own, residents get assistance with medication, bathing, and dressing. Thirty-two beds make it a smaller community, and someone who prefers a smaller setting may find it a good fit. There is a spa on site.

Westhaven Senior Living holds the operating role, and Aaron Elliot has the administrator’s job. Walk Score rates the area 50, which is somewhat walkable. Some nearby errands are close enough for a resident who has given up driving to handle on foot.

Starting Price $314,900/Month

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Del’s Haven IV

23822 Stillwater Ln, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
Overview of Del’s Haven IV

Located near the breathtaking Niguel Botanical Preserve in Stillwater Lane, Laguna Niguel, CA, Del’s Haven IV is an outstanding community that offers assisted living, memory care, and hospice care. With its quaint and vibrant setting, the community goes above and beyond to provide top-tier care and assistance around the clock with an experienced and highly trained team. Housekeeping and laundry are handled by the community for residents to enjoy the things they want to do.

The community also conducts fun and enriching programs for residents to remain socially active and engaged. Here, residents have the finest dining experience with healthy and delicious meals catering to dietary needs. Live a worry-free retirement surrounded by the community’s dedicated care and safe environment.

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Aaron Care Villa

11328 Woodley Ave, Granada Hills, CA 91344
Overview of Aaron Care Villa

Aaron Care Villa is a privately-owned assisted living community in Granada Hills, CA, that offers personal care. With its intimate setting and purposefully designed accommodations, the community can accommodate up to six residents. Here, older adults receive personalized care for their daily living activities.

Older adults can also celebrate their milestones and participate in recreational activities with a well-thought-out calendar of fun activities. Three delicious and healthy meals, including snacks and drinks, are served, so residents do not have to worry about meal preparation. Medication management is also available to ensure residents take their medications as prescribed. The community’s supportive environment and high-quality services make it one of the best options for senior living in California.

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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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Senior Communities in California at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 56/ 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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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 2076 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.