Page 66 of Best Senior Communities in California

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 2,083 senior communities in CA using CA Dept. of Social Services (CDSS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank senior communities in CA
Reviewed by
Last updated
We analyzed These are the facilities in California our team has analyzed — not a count of every senior community provider in California.
2,083 homes
Other senior care options in California:

Video Tour: Top-rated Senior Communities facilities in California.

Watch this Video to see California's Top-rated Senior Communities
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

Compare Senior Communities around California

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. 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. 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. 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.
Angels Crest Homes
SC
AL
HOS
MC
RESC
Danville
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,318 / 1,645
No
32
Facility 32
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,691 / 2,057
7
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #442 / 1,387
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 13
Rank #652 / 1,507
50.0%
Facility 50.0%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1,306 / 1,452
Angel's Crest Home II, IncPrivate Rooms
Vintage Gardens Assisted Living Community
SC
AL
Fresno (Roosevelt)
158
Facility 158
CA AVG 103
Rank #309 / 1,645
No
69
Facility 69
CA AVG 58
Rank #767 / 2,057
17
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #589 / 1,387
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,244 / 1,433
21
Facility 21
CA AVG 13
Rank #361 / 1,507
70.3%
Facility 70.3%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #920 / 1,452
Central California Nikkei FoundationStudio / 1 Bed
House of Psalms
SC
AL
RESC
Oakland (East Lake)
23
Facility 23
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,276 / 1,645
No
94
Facility 94
CA AVG 58
Rank #87 / 2,057
5
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #210 / 1,387
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,416 / 1,507
82.6%
Facility 82.6%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #614 / 1,452
Gilead West Care Services LLC-
Tuscan Blue Assisted Living II
SC
AL
Antioch
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,318 / 1,645
Yes
32
Facility 32
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,691 / 2,057
7
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #325 / 1,387
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 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
Sarvas LLC-
Mount Carmel Assisted Living
SC
AL
San Diego (Rancho Peñasquitos)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,318 / 1,645
No
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,943 / 2,057
5
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,387
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 13
Rank #741 / 1,507
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #504 / 1,452
Trucare Assisted Living Inc-
The Grove at Los Gatos
SC
AL
MC
Los Gatos
150
Facility 150
CA AVG 103
Rank #341 / 1,645
Yes
55
Facility 55
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,215 / 2,057
3
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #210 / 1,387
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,416 / 1,507
-Blossom Hill Los Gatos Inc And Oakmont Mgt Grp LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Genesis Manor VI
SC
AL
RESC
Rancho Cucamonga (Alta Loma)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,318 / 1,645
Yes
59
Facility 59
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,086 / 2,057
11
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #525 / 1,387
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,094 / 1,433
16
Facility 16
CA AVG 13
Rank #502 / 1,507
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #504 / 1,452
Genesis Health Care, IncPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms
Ridgeview Health Center
SC
AL
MC
NH
SNF
San Diego (Scripps Ranch)
68
Facility 68
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,012 / 1,645
No
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,943 / 2,057
19
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #325 / 1,387
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,020 / 1,507
85.3%
Facility 85.3%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #455 / 1,452
Crestview Hc LLC-
Rosewood
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Bakersfield (Kern City)
220
Facility 220
CA AVG 103
Rank #117 / 1,645
Yes
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,747 / 2,057
21
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #758 / 1,387
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,094 / 1,433
52
Facility 52
CA AVG 13
Rank #16 / 1,507
70.0%
Facility 70.0%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #930 / 1,452
Humangood & Humangood NorcalStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Pleasant Hill Post Acute
SC
HOS
NH
SNF
Pleasant Hill (Pleasant Valley)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,318 / 1,645
No
71
Facility 71
CA AVG 58
Rank #701 / 2,057
1034
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #776 / 1,507
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #504 / 1,452
Pleasant Hill Villa Home CarePrivate / Semi-Private Rooms

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every CA community we track that reports that metric, not just the 2,083 on this page.

Rows per page:
View all Nearby Homes
1...656667...208

Angels Crest Homes

1864 Camino Ramon, Danville, CA 94526
Overview of Angels Crest Homes

Enjoy a worry-free lifestyle with Angels Crest Homes, a distinct community in California offering assisted living. With a compassionate and highly trained team available around the clock, residents experience exceptional care for their special needs. The community also helps with housekeeping and maintenance, ensuring residents have more time to do the things they love.

Fun recreational programs and enriching activities are also conducted, encouraging residents to live actively and remain socially engaged. Residents here have the finest dining experience with delicious and healthy dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Medication management, wound care, and hospice care are also available to meet residents’ healthcare needs. Residents spend their golden years without worries with the community’s purposely built amenities and welcoming environment. The community has two distinct locations in Vallejo and Danville, ensuring residents find the care they need.

Contact Angels Crest Homes

Overview of Vintage Gardens Assisted Living Community

Ideally situated near United Health Centers-Fresno Minnewawa in Fresno, CA, Vintage Gardens Assisted Living Community is a trusted community that offers assisted living. Dedicated to improving residents’ well-being, a compassionate and well-trained team provides exceptional care tailored to their needs 24/7. Residents can keep their peace of mind with the community handling the chores and housekeeping.

Encouraging residents to live actively and make new friends, a fun-filled calendar of activities and enriching programs is conducted. Mealtimes promote social interactions and satisfy dietary needs with delicious and healthy meals. The community is ideal for those needing assistance to live comfortably in retirement, especially with its top-notch services and state-of-the-art amenities.

Contact Vintage Gardens Assisted Living Community

Overview of House of Psalms

Situated in Oakland, California, the House of Psalms is a distinguished assisted living community that provides a supportive environment tailored to the needs of seniors. With supervised services, including medication monitoring, dental resources, and legal assistance, they offer comprehensive care to residents. The community goes beyond typical amenities, taking care of housekeeping, laundry, and transportation arrangements for medical appointments, ensuring a seamless and worry-free long-term care experience.
This intimate community is characterized by its genuine, home-like environment, featuring a physician on call for consultations. Residents can enjoy a range of social events and planned activity programs, fostering a sense of community and engagement. The House of Psalms stands as a beacon for those seeking not just assisted living for seniors but a true residential assisted living experience that prioritizes warmth, care, and a genuine sense of home in the realm of senior living.

Contact House of Psalms

Overview of Tuscan Blue Assisted Living II

Tuscan Blue Assisted Living II is a small board and care home providing assisted living services in Antioch, CA. This close-knit community boasts of its quality care, with their balanced staff to resident ratio, and providing 24/7 supervision, medication management, as well as assistance with the residents’ daily living activities.

This senior care home also provides their residents with deliciously cooked meals, three times a day, as well as snacks, all prepared meticulously and with consideration to the residents’ dietary needs. Additionally, their regular programs and activities ensure that the residents stay fit and active, while the staff takes care of housekeeping and laundry, as well as other chores that may be time and energy consuming for the elderly.

Contact Tuscan Blue Assisted Living II

Overview of Mount Carmel Assisted Living

Tucked within the vibrant San Diego community, Mount Carmel Assisted Living stands as a distinguished senior care provider among assisted living homes. This esteemed establishment is committed to providing services, with a dedicated focus on both physical and mental stimulation to enhance the well-being of its residents. The facility’s meticulous upkeep and evident cleanliness are matched only by the glowing reviews it has garnered, a testament to the exceptional service provided by its dedicated staff.

The home radiates a palpable sense of dedication and excellence, consistently exceeding expectations in its mission to create a nurturing environment for those in their golden years. As an outstanding senior facility, it goes above and beyond to ensure the comfort and happiness of its residents.

Contact Mount Carmel Assisted Living

Overview of The Grove at Los Gatos

The Grove at Los Gatos is a trusted assisted living community in Los Gatos, CA, that offers personal care and memory care. With older adults’ comfort and safety in mind, the community promotes a home-like setting with its thoughtfully designed floor plans. Chef-prepared dining, daily activities, and scheduled transportation are also offered to enhance residents’ living experiences. The community strives to provide older adults with a better quality of life in their later years through personalized care plans.

Bingo, happy hours, and trips to local amenities are just some of the recreational activities offered to ensure residents can explore new interests and meet new friends. An on-site medical exam room, a salon, and an emergency call system are also available for residents’ convenience and safety. With its serene setting near Vacona Lake County Park in Los Gatos, the community fosters a relaxing atmosphere where residents have a laid-back retirement. As one of California’s esteemed senior living communities, this community is a great option for a worry-free retirement.

Contact The Grove at Los Gatos

Genesis Manor VI

6936 Amethyst Ave, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91701
Overview of Genesis Manor VI

Peacefully set in the quiet residential area of Amethyst Avenue, Alta Loma, CA, Genesis Manor VI is a vibrant community that offers assisted living, dementia care, home health, and hospice care. With a compassionate and well-trained team available 24/7, residents are guaranteed to receive the finest care and assistance for their unique needs. Medication administration, incontinence care, and housekeeping are handled by the community, providing residents with more time to focus on the things they want to do. The community is family-owned and operated, ensuring residents’ needs are prioritized for their well-being.

A jam-packed calendar of fun activities and engaging programs is conducted to promote belongingness and an active lifestyle. With a delightful dining option, residents enjoy mealtimes that satisfy their dietary needs and tastes. The community also helps residents optimize the available resources in retirement to ease their burdens, and assists veterans with obtaining their well-deserved benefits.

Contact Genesis Manor VI

Overview of Ridgeview Health Center

Ridgeview Health Center is a peaceful sanctuary where residents can receive personalized care, including assisted living, memory care, 24-hour skilled nursing, and rehabilitation. The center is dedicated to providing unfaltering attention to the wellness of its elderly residents, through their distinctive floor plans and emergency response available 24/7. They boast full-time wellness nurses and highly trained caregivers, equipped with advanced medication technologies. They place a great deal of importance on the residents’ independence and personal choices, ensuring that each individual has the freedom to live their life the way they choose.
This home also offers a salon and barber, scenic drives, shopping trips, and spiritual wellness options such as bible studies and church services. Residents can enjoy their meals while maintaining their health goals as the center offers options to satisfy their palate while being healthy. They provide a myriad of avenues for residents to enjoy various activities as well, such as Wheel of Fortune, bingo and card games, themed and holiday events, live music performances, craft and ceramics classes, painting workshops, museum visits, and so much more.

Contact Ridgeview Health Center

Rosewood

1301 New Stine Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93309
Overview of Rosewood

Spend your golden years at Rosewood, an esteemed life plan community nestled near Sundale Country Club in Bakersfield, CA, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Residents can ease their worries with a kind and highly trained team attending to their needs around the clock. As part of a non-profit organization, the community prioritizes residents’ safety and well-being.

Residents will not feel lonely with a carefully curated calendar of exciting events and engaging programs that highlight residents’ interests and capabilities. Mealtimes promote social interactions and satisfy dietary needs with delightful and healthy dining options. The community ensures residents live a blissful retirement with its extensive amenities and a wide range of care options.

Contact Rosewood

Overview of Pleasant Hill Post Acute

Conveniently situated in the beautiful setting of Pleasant Hill, CA, Pleasant Hill Post Acute is an esteemed community that offers skilled nursing and rehabilitation. A kind and well-trained team strives to meet residents’ unique needs and preferences with exceptional care and dedicated assistance 24/7. With a nurturing and welcoming environment, residents are guaranteed to feel at ease and enjoy every moment of their golden years.

A jam-packed calendar of fun activities and engaging programs is also conducted to ensure residents thrive and gain meaningful experiences. Residents here have a delightful dining experience with delicious and healthy meals that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Families are also encouraged to visit to ease residents’ loneliness and ensure they’re well-informed about their loved ones’ conditions. The community is ideal for those seeking exceptional care to begin their healing journey, especially with its state-of-the-art amenities.

Contact Pleasant Hill Post Acute

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
No paid rankings Communities cannot pay to influence placement.
How we're paid: If we help you find a community and you move in, that community may pay us a referral fee. This never affects where they rank or what you pay. Learn more
Submit a correction

Nearby Cities

Who we are

Your Senior Care Partner, Every Step of the Way

We help families find affordable senior communities and unlock same day discounts, Medicaid, and Medicare options tailored to your needs.

Contact us Today

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.