
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.
| Harrison Villa of Mt. San Antonio Gardens | SC AL IL MC NH SNF | Pomona | 520
Facility
520
CA AVG
104
Rank
#16 / 1644 | No |
45
Facility
45
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1470 / 2087 | 94
Facility
94
CA AVG
81
Rank
#185 / 1400 | 12 | 3
Facility
3
CA AVG
13
Rank
#442 / 1386 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1159 | 33
Facility
33
CA AVG
13
Rank
#92 / 1497 | 84.0% | - | Congregational Homes, Incorporated | Studio |
| Carlsbad By The Sea Care Center | SC NH SNF | Carlsbad (Carlsbad Village) | 224
Facility
224
CA AVG
104
Rank
#116 / 1644 | No |
96
Facility
96
CA AVG
57
Rank
#43 / 2087 | 94
Facility
94
CA AVG
81
Rank
#185 / 1400 | 8 | 3 | - | 31
Facility
31
CA AVG
13
Rank
#123 / 1497 | 84.8% | A+ | Front Porch Communities And Services | - |
| Vi at La Jolla Village | SC AL IL MC NH SNF | San Diego (University City) | 783
Facility
783
CA AVG
104
Rank
#5 / 1644 | No |
88
Facility
88
CA AVG
57
Rank
#218 / 2087 | 84
Facility
84
CA AVG
81
Rank
#731 / 1400 | 29 | 17
Facility
17
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1055 / 1386 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1159 | 28
Facility
28
CA AVG
13
Rank
#159 / 1497 | 69.3% | - | Ccw La Jolla LLC, Cc La Jolla LLC, And Classic Res Mgmt | Suite / Penthouse / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Vi at Palo Alto | SC AL IL MC NH SNF | Palo Alto | 876
Facility
876
CA AVG
104
Rank
#1 / 1644 | No |
80
Facility
80
CA AVG
57
Rank
#416 / 2087 | 90
Facility
90
CA AVG
81
Rank
#398 / 1400 | 20 | 10
Facility
10
CA AVG
13
Rank
#845 / 1386 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1159 | 21
Facility
21
CA AVG
13
Rank
#337 / 1497 | 73.1% | - | Cc Palo Alto LLC And Classic Res. Mgmt. Ltd. Partner | 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed |
| The Reutlinger Community | SC AL IL MC NH SNF | Danville | 120
Facility
120
CA AVG
104
Rank
#560 / 1644 | No |
30
Facility
30
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1715 / 2087 | 86
Facility
86
CA AVG
81
Rank
#631 / 1400 | 22 | 11
Facility
11
CA AVG
13
Rank
#884 / 1386 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
3
Rank
#413 / 1159 | 26
Facility
26
CA AVG
13
Rank
#217 / 1497 | 65.0% | A+ | Reutlinger Community, The And Eskaton Properties Inc | Studio / 1 Bed |
| OakView Health Center | SC AL MC NH SNF | Thousand Oaks (Mountclef Village) | 63
Facility
63
CA AVG
104
Rank
#1055 / 1644 | No |
20
Facility
20
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1841 / 2087 | 89
Facility
89
CA AVG
81
Rank
#461 / 1400 | 7 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
13
Rank
#526 / 1386 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
3
Rank
#599 / 1159 | 18
Facility
18
CA AVG
13
Rank
#431 / 1497 | 79.4% | A+ | Oakview Hc LLC | Private / Semi-Private Rooms |
| Covenant Living at the Samarkand | SC AL MC NH SNF | Santa Barbara (Samarkand) | 379
Facility
379
CA AVG
104
Rank
#31 / 1644 | No |
50
Facility
50
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1343 / 2087 | 90
Facility
90
CA AVG
81
Rank
#398 / 1400 | 6 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
13
Rank
#210 / 1386 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
3
Rank
#599 / 1159 | 33
Facility
33
CA AVG
13
Rank
#92 / 1497 | 85.2% | A+ | Covenant Living West | - |
| Canterbury Woods | SC AL IL NH SNF | Pacific Grove | 190
Facility
190
CA AVG
104
Rank
#180 / 1644 | Yes |
81
Facility
81
CA AVG
57
Rank
#383 / 2087 | 91
Facility
91
CA AVG
81
Rank
#355 / 1400 | 9 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
13
Rank
#325 / 1386 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
3
Rank
#413 / 1159 | 42
Facility
42
CA AVG
13
Rank
#34 / 1497 | 72.6% | A+ | Front Porch Communities And Services | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Ridgeview Health Center | SC AL MC NH SNF | San Diego (Scripps Ranch) | 68
Facility
68
CA AVG
104
Rank
#1011 / 1644 | No |
11
Facility
11
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1941 / 2087 | 92
Facility
92
CA AVG
81
Rank
#308 / 1400 | 17 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
13
Rank
#325 / 1386 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1159 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1111 / 1497 | 85.3% | - | Crestview Hc LLC | - |
| The Terraces at San Joaquin Gardens a CCRC | SC AL IL MC NH SNF | Fresno | 652
Facility
652
CA AVG
104
Rank
#9 / 1644 | Yes |
57
Facility
57
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1155 / 2087 | 88
Facility
88
CA AVG
81
Rank
#513 / 1400 | 4 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
13
Rank
#526 / 1386 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
3
Rank
#599 / 1159 | 32
Facility
32
CA AVG
13
Rank
#108 / 1497 | 57.2% | A+ | Humangood & Humangood Norcal & Humangood Fresno | - |
| Webster House | SC AL IL NH SNF | Palo Alto (Crescent Park) | 54
Facility
54
CA AVG
104
Rank
#1114 / 1644 | Yes |
90
Facility
90
CA AVG
57
Rank
#171 / 2087 | 94
Facility
94
CA AVG
81
Rank
#185 / 1400 | 7 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1 / 1386 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1159 | 11
Facility
11
CA AVG
13
Rank
#615 / 1497 | 90.7% | - | Front Porch Communities And Services | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| O‘Connor Woods | SC AL IL MC NH RC SNF | Stockton (Sherwood Manor) | 499
Facility
499
CA AVG
104
Rank
#23 / 1644 | Yes |
22
Facility
22
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1821 / 2087 | 94
Facility
94
CA AVG
81
Rank
#185 / 1400 | 11 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
13
Rank
#325 / 1386 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1159 | 34
Facility
34
CA AVG
13
Rank
#82 / 1497 | 0 | - | O'connor Woods Housing | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| University Retirement Community | SC AL HC IL MC NH SNF | Davis (West Davis) | 500
Facility
500
CA AVG
104
Rank
#22 / 1644 | No |
54
Facility
54
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1240 / 2087 | 91
Facility
91
CA AVG
81
Rank
#355 / 1400 | 12 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
13
Rank
#526 / 1386 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
3
Rank
#413 / 1159 | 28
Facility
28
CA AVG
13
Rank
#159 / 1497 | 0 | - | Univer Retire Com At Davis/Pacific Retire Services | 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed |
| The Vineyards – California Armenian Home | SC AL IL MC NH RESC SNF | Fresno (Roosevelt) | 412
Facility
412
CA AVG
104
Rank
#27 / 1644 | Yes |
24
Facility
24
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1793 / 2087 | 91
Facility
91
CA AVG
81
Rank
#355 / 1400 | 14 | 8
Facility
8
CA AVG
13
Rank
#758 / 1386 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1159 | 41
Facility
41
CA AVG
13
Rank
#38 / 1497 | 54.1% | - | California Home For The Aged Inc | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Spring Lake Village | SC NH AL IL MC | Santa Rosa (Melita) | 679
Facility
679
CA AVG
104
Rank
#8 / 1644 | Yes |
13
Facility
13
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1921 / 2087 | 88
Facility
88
CA AVG
81
Rank
#513 / 1400 | 13 | 6
Facility
6
CA AVG
13
Rank
#651 / 1386 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
3
Rank
#599 / 1159 | 39
Facility
39
CA AVG
13
Rank
#45 / 1497 | 0 | A+ | Front Porch Communities And Services | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
Diamond Oaks Residential Care, located in Roseville, CA, is a senior board and care home providing assisted living conveniences and amenities to its residents. This senior care home offers a warm and friendly, home-like environment with deluxe private furnished rooms where residents receive 24/7 quality care. The staff are available 24/7 to provide supervision as well as assistance with daily living activities.
Additionally, the residents are provided assistance with medication management and administration, incontinence care, diabetes management, and memory care. The residents are also provided diet approved meals and snacks throughout the day, ensuring the residents receive the proper nutrition they need.
Nestled in the serene Hawthorne Boulevard, Torrance, CA, is an exceptional senior living community, Cogir of South Bay provides assisted living and independent living. The community features a variety of intricate and spacious floor plans, promising seniors a comfortable and secure retirement. Spend your golden years experiencing new things and doing what you love the most with a compassionate and experienced team handling the mundane chores and maintenance for you.
Nogir of South Bay doubles its efforts in empowering seniors to live actively and blissfully, conducting different energizing activities and enjoyable programs. With its dedication to seniors’ well-being, the community serves healthy and delicious meals catering to their dietary requirements and tastes. With its tranquil spaces and state-of-the-art amenities, seniors experience unmatched sophistication and safety in Cogir of South Bay.
Overlooking the rolling terrain of Scotts Valley, California, Brookdale Scotts Valley is a distinguished senior living community offering assisted living. Featuring spacious accommodations ranging from a studio to one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments, residents are guaranteed a safe and comfortable space they can personalize with their own decorations. Brookdale Scotts Valley provides 24/7 assistance with their compassionate and qualified team members who maintain a warm and friendly connection with the residents to ensure they feel safe, happy, and comfortable.
The well-being, security, and comfort of their residents are vital to Brookdale Scotts Valley, and to maintain this, the community provides quality services such as cooking, cleaning, home maintenance, and personal care assistance. Residents also enjoy access to a fitness center, a library, a therapy room, a general store, beautiful common areas, and entertaining activities that also serve as an avenue for building connections.
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.
A trusted community since 1996, Meadowlark Gardens II in Wishingwell Lane, Huntington Beach, CA, offers assisted living, respite care, and hospice care. Committed to enhancing residents’ living experiences, the community provides top-tier care and support for their unique needs in retirement. Residents get to keep their independence without having to worry about their daily living activities.
Recreational activities and exercise programs are orchestrated for residents to remain active and socially connected. Find comfort in mealtimes with healthy and delicious homecooked meals satisfying their dietary needs and preferences. Assistance with medication, regular monitoring of blood pressure, and visiting healthcare professionals are available for residents’ healthcare needs. Live your golden years without worries with genuine care and an inviting environment.
Grandview Retirement Center sits in Los Angeles’s Westlake neighborhood, a three-story building with 215 beds and two-bedroom units at 2211 W 6th St. Eight years of operating history back the community, and the Walk Score here hits 96, walker’s-paradise territory, so daily errands rarely mean pulling out a car. PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital sits less than a mile away, close enough to matter if a resident needs acute care fast.
Daily support runs wide: twenty-four-hour staffing, nursing services, housekeeping, and personalized care assistance cover the basics, while mental health support coordination adds a layer many communities skip. Rehabilitation services and respite care round out the clinical side, and three chef-prepared meals arrive daily rather than a single standard menu. The building is wheelchair accessible throughout.
Medicare and Medicaid are both accepted here, which widens how families can cover the cost of a stay. Occupancy sits at 74 percent, with 159 of 215 beds currently filled, a number roughly in line with what’s typical for a community this size in California.
Yeni Flores administers the community, and The Grandview LLC operates the property. State inspections in California have tended to focus on staffing credentials, resident rights and protections, and fall and injury prevention.
Grandview brings together a large-scale campus, an unusually walkable location, close hospital access, and a wide range of daily and clinical support services, the kind of combination that tends to matter most for families balancing convenience with the level of care a resident actually needs.
A distinguished community nestled in the peaceful residential area of Carretas Drive, Mission Viejo, CA, Epic Assistance Care Home I is a trusted community that offers assisted living. The community also offers specialized care for individuals with dementia with a specially trained team while helping with their daily living activities 24/7. Here, residents are guaranteed to receive the highest quality of care at an affordable cost.
Aside from top-tier care and assistance, the community also conducts fun activities and engaging programs tailored to their leisure and wellness. Enjoy healthy and delightful homecooked meals served daily to cater to residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Medication management and medical support are provided whenever necessary for residents’ healthcare needs. The community is ideal for those looking to enjoy their golden years while receiving the utmost care for their unique needs.
Common Destiny Home, located in Fremont, CA, is a close-knit senior living community and residential care home for the elderly. Here, they provide quality care for their residents in need of assistance with daily living activities. Their basic services include regular wellness checks and observation for changes in physical, mental, emotional, and social functioning, medication management, and 24/7 staff availability.
The residents of Common Destiny Home also receive assistance in transportation arrangements, and assistance to gain access to supportive services. They also offer additional services such as housekeeping, laundry, and bedside care and tray services for minor temporary illness, or surgery recovery.
Operated by Ventas Santa Barbara Opco, LP and Capital Sr. Mgmt. 2, Garden Court at Villa Santa Barbara is a residential care community in downtown Santa Barbara, CA, that offers independent living, assisted living, and respite care. With a 126-bed capacity, the two-story community offers studio, alcove, and one-bedroom residences. It is currently operating at 74% occupancy, with 93 occupied beds, supporting a balance between personalized care and an active living environment.
A 24-hour care team and concierge are provided, along with medication management and incontinence care. Therapy is also available on-site, while transportation is scheduled for doctor appointments. The surrounding neighborhood has an excellent Walk Score of 94, allowing residents and visiting families to easily reach nearby shops, restaurants, galleries, and essential services on foot.
Recent state inspections identified opportunities to improve response times to resident needs and medication management, and the community has implemented corrective action plans to address these findings.
Bask in the warmth of Sunlit Gardens, a trusted senior living community located in the harmonious neighborhood of Alta Coma, CA, offering assisted living and memory care. With a wide selection of cozy and sophisticated studios, seniors experience unparalleled comfort and convenience. The community takes pride in a team of compassionate and highly skilled professionals delivering the utmost care and assistance seniors deserve.
Featuring signature programs, the community utilizes a holistic approach to improve residents’ quality of life. Meet new friends and create unforgettable memories through exciting trips and engaging programs. Have the finest dining experience with delectable and nutritious meals catering to dietary requirements and preferences. Sunlit Gardens is ideal for a relaxing and elegant retirement within its ethereal setting.
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 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.













