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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. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. CH (Care Homes): Small licensed residential settings with personal care and supervision in a home-like environment. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. 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.
Ivy Park at West Hills
SC
AL
MC
West Hills (Canoga Park)
90
Facility 90
CA AVG 103
Rank #843 / 1,645
Yes
58
Facility 58
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,126 / 2,057
9
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #589 / 1,387
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #724 / 1,433
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,322 / 1,507
73.3%
Facility 73.3%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #843 / 1,452
Transformer Opco LLC And Oakmont Management Group LLCStudio / 1 Bed
Manzanita Village Senior Living
SC
AL
MC
Moreno Valley
150
Facility 150
CA AVG 103
Rank #341 / 1,645
No
43
Facility 43
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,504 / 2,057
37
18
Facility 18
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,083 / 1,387
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #478 / 1,433
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,237 / 1,507
81.3%
Facility 81.3%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #646 / 1,452
Moreno Valley Sl, I, LP And Mosaic Ca LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / Suite
Sagebrook Senior Living
SC
AL
MC
San Francisco (Laurel Heights)
111
Facility 111
CA AVG 103
Rank #638 / 1,645
Yes
95
Facility 95
CA AVG 58
Rank #66 / 2,057
37
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 13
Rank #950 / 1,387
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,094 / 1,433
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #776 / 1,507
67.6%
Facility 67.6%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #985 / 1,452
Eden Villa Prop LLC And Integral Senior Liv Mgmt LLCSuite / Companion Suite
Quail Park on Cypress
SC
AL
IL
NH
Visalia
175
Facility 175
CA AVG 103
Rank #233 / 1,645
Yes
46
Facility 46
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,445 / 2,057
19
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 13
Rank #809 / 1,387
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,309 / 1,433
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 13
Rank #156 / 1,507
65.1%
Facility 65.1%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1,093 / 1,452
Qp Retirement Village, LLC & Living Care ManagementStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Raincross at Riverside
SC
AL
MC
Riverside (Magnolia Center)
150
Facility 150
CA AVG 103
Rank #341 / 1,645
Yes
37
Facility 37
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,603 / 2,057
33
15
Facility 15
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,020 / 1,387
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #898 / 1,433
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #927 / 1,507
89.3%
Facility 89.3%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #362 / 1,452
Shi-III Mg Rockridge Gp LLC And Merrill Gardens LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Sherry’s Senior Living
SC
CH
Sacramento (Sunrise Homes)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,318 / 1,645
No
50
Facility 50
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,345 / 2,057
14
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #525 / 1,387
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,010 / 1,433
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,129 / 1,507
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1 / 1,452
Sherry V AhujaPrivate / Semi-private Rooms
Maravilla
SC
AL
IL
MC
Santa Barbara
131
Facility 131
CA AVG 103
Rank #480 / 1,645
Yes
42
Facility 42
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,526 / 2,057
20
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 13
Rank #845 / 1,387
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,244 / 1,433
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 13
Rank #652 / 1,507
95.4%
Facility 95.4%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #210 / 1,452
Maravilla Subtenant LLC And Srg Managment LLC1 Bed / 2 Bed
WellQuest of Granite Bay
SC
AL
IL
MC
Granite Bay
135
Facility 135
CA AVG 103
Rank #460 / 1,645
Yes
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 58
Rank #2,017 / 2,057
21
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #651 / 1,387
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #478 / 1,433
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,020 / 1,507
52.6%
Facility 52.6%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1,283 / 1,452
Wellquest Granite Bay Tenantco And Wellquest LivingStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Savant of Jurupa Valley
SC
AL
MC
Riverside (Pedley)
197
Facility 197
CA AVG 103
Rank #174 / 1,645
No
60
Facility 60
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,048 / 2,057
110
86
Facility 86
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,378 / 1,387
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #478 / 1,433
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,237 / 1,507
72.1%
Facility 72.1%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #878 / 1,452
Villa De Anza Holdings, LLCPrivate / Shared Apartments
The Pines, A Merrill Gardens Community
SC
AL
IL
MC
Rocklin (Whitney Ranch)
142
Facility 142
CA AVG 103
Rank #410 / 1,645
Yes
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 58
Rank #2,001 / 2,057
28
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 13
Rank #950 / 1,387
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #724 / 1,433
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,020 / 1,507
84.5%
Facility 84.5%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #478 / 1,452
Mg Rocklin Mgmt Ca, LLC And Cogir Sl Pines, LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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.

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Ivy Park at West Hills

9012 Topanga Canyon Road, West Hills, CA 91304
Overview of Ivy Park at West Hills

Situated in the charming neighborhood of Topanga Canyon Road West Hills, CA, Ivy Park at West Hills is an idyllic senior living community offering assisted living and memory care. With a variety of well-lit and spacious floor plans including private studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom suites, the community provides comfort and security. Ivy Park at West Hills features Evergreen at Ivy which provides individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia with an exclusive neighborhood with private and companion suites. Experience high-quality care and assistance around the clock with a compassionate and skilled team.

Ivy Park at West Hills values the individuality and independence of seniors, collaborating with them and their families to devise a care plan that best suits their unique needs and preferences. With its signature EverYou and Whole Living Approach, the community encourages the seniors to remain active and inspired. Residents enjoy wholesome conversations over delicious and healthy meals with the community’s all-day dining. Amenities include an activities studio, a library, a full-service salon, a hydro spa, a bistro, and cozy indoor and outdoor lounges.

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Overview of Manzanita Village Senior Living

Enjoy an extraordinary living experience in Manzanita Village Senior Living, a blissful community in Moreno Valley, CA dedicated to assisted living and memory care. Here, residents are guaranteed to receive 24/7 care and assistance with their daily living activities for a comfortable lifestyle. Those living with memory challenges thrive with person-centered memory care that aims to foster independence based on residents’ unique level of skills.

They further improve residents’ living experience by offering housekeeping, linen, and transportation services. With an array of exciting life enrichment programs, residents enjoy an active lifestyle while nurturing their overall well-being. At Manzanita Village Senior Living, they strive to create a warm and inviting atmosphere that fosters an active and fulfilling lifestyle for everyone.

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Overview of Sagebrook Senior Living

Enjoy top-notch care with Sagebrook Senior Living, a trusted community in San Francisco, CA, that offers assisted living and memory care. Committed to improving residents’ well-being, a kind and highly trained team provides top-notch care 24/7 according to their unique needs and preferences. With specially designed and cozy one-bedroom floor plans, residents can keep their peace of mind and live up to their potential.

Promoting a vibrant and welcoming environment, residents are encouraged to live actively and meet new friends through a jam-packed calendar of fun activities and engaging events. Mealtimes foster comfort and satisfy nutritional needs with delicious and well-balanced dining options. Residents, even those with memory-related needs, can maintain their independence and dignity in the community’s stress-free setting and top-notch services.

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Overview of Quail Park on Cypress

Located in Visalia, California, Quail Park on Cypress is a senior living community offering assisted living, independent living, nursing care, and memory care under one roof. It’s operated by Qp Retirement Village, LLC and Living Care Management, with James Sidoti serving as administrator and Jeff Moyer as executive director. The community has been operating for 24 years. It holds 175 beds across a two-story building, with studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom options for residents who want more space or privacy.

Daily care includes personalized care plans built by licensed care professionals on site. Each unit has an emergency call system for added peace of mind. Meals are chef-prepared. Dining assistance is available for residents who need it. The community also handles housekeeping and laundry. Scheduled transportation is provided for medical appointments and errands. Residents have access to fitness and recreation programming to stay active and engaged.

Quail Park is a few miles from central Visalia. Its walk score reflects a car-oriented setting where most errands will require driving. The community currently has an occupancy rate of 65%, leaving meaningful room for new residents. Pets are welcome here, which can matter for residents who don’t want to part with a companion animal when they move.

On the regulatory side, oversight of the community’s assisted living and nursing services has surfaced some recurring themes over the year. Most centered on medication storage and safeguarding resident rights, with periods of improvement. Families considering the home should ask staff how those areas are monitored and addressed during a tour.

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Overview of Raincross at Riverside

Operated by Merrill Gardens LLC, Raincross at Riverside is a 150-bed assisted living community administered by Niare Dawn Feaster on Central Avenue in Riverside, California. Operating for six years, it has a steady 89 percent occupancy rate, reflecting a well-established presence in the local market.

The home sits in a neighborhood that scores 37 for walkability, meaning some nearby services are done on foot, though most errands and outings require transportation. The two-story building offers studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans to suit residents’ different preferences and needs.

Touring in person, for families thinking of choosing Raincross at Riverside, is an efficient way to see the available room types, learn about daily programming and dining options, and get a feel for how it operates and supports its residents.

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Overview of Sherry’s Senior Living

Make every moment of your golden years count with Sherry’s Senior Living, an astounding community in Sacramento, CA, offering assisted living. A kind and highly trained team strives to meet residents’ special needs, providing top-tier care around the clock. Residents feel at ease with the community’s vibrant and welcoming environment, which promotes comfort and familiarity.

Residents will not run out of things to do with a thoughtfully curated calendar of fun activities and enriching programs that aim to keep them active and socially engaged. Delightful and healthy meals are also served to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. The community is an enticing option for those seeking a worry-free retirement, especially with its top-notch services and purposely designed amenities.

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Maravilla

5486 Calle Real, Santa Barbara, CA 93111
Overview of Maravilla

Managed by Senior Resource Group, Maravilla is a senior living community in Santa Barbara, California. It offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care. The community is operated by Maravilla Subtenant LLC and SRG Management LLC, with Ruth E. Grande serving as the administrator.

The three-story community has 131 beds. It offers suites along with one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and three-bedroom residences. Maravilla has served residents for 11 years. Currently, it has an occupancy rate of 95%, which shows residents and families have a steady home here.

Resident services include beauty services, housekeeping, transportation, a swimming pool, fitness and recreation programs, and a variety of social activities. The community also offers the Zest Wellness fitness and wellbeing program, the Dine Your Way dining program and the broader SyneRGy wellness initiative. The Walk Score for the neighborhood is 42, so it’s somewhat walkable. You can walk to a few places nearby, but for most trips and errands, you’ll need a car.

State inspections have mainly focused on staff training, communication, building safety systems, and the timely delivery of care, including mobility assistance and family communication. Earlier inspections also identified a caregiver background check issue that was later corrected. Families touring Maravilla may want to ask how these areas are monitored as part of the community’s daily operations.

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WellQuest of Granite Bay

9747 Sierra College Blvd, Granite Bay, CA 95746
Overview of WellQuest of Granite Bay

Nestled along Sierra College Boulevard near Folsom Lake in Granite Bay, CL, WellQuest of Granite Bay is a community offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care to an upscale senior living experience. A wide array of well-appointed and spacious accommodations with several floor plans ranging from studios and one-or-two bedroom apartments that include kitchenettes, private baths, and more. In terms of memory care, WellQuest provides a collaborative team approach that includes input from family members that will be used as a personalized plan for each resident.

With its top-of-the-line amenities and services, residents can enjoy restaurant-style dining, group fitness classes, community calendars and organized activities, in-room dining, personal care services for activities of daily living, and many more. At WellQuest of Granite Bay, seniors can truly enjoy a secure and pleasant living experience.

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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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Overview of The Pines, a Merrill Gardens Community

Situated in the scenic lands of West Ranch View Drive, Rocklin, CA, The Pines, a Merrill Gardens Community is an outstanding senior living community offering assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Maximize comfort and safety with the carefully designed and spacious studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom residences of The Pines, a Merrill Gardens Community. With a kind and dedicated team lending extra hands 24/7, the community ensures seniors’ unique needs and aspirations are well-cared for.

Create meaningful interactions with friends and hone your skills through fun activities for an enhanced quality of life. Have the finest dining experience with well-balanced meals catering to nutritional needs and preferences. The Pines, a Merrill Gardens Community strives to provide a haven for seniors who want to have the freedom to live as they prefer.

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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.