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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. 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. 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.
Paradise Villa
SC
AL
MC
RESC
Santa Cruz (Pleasant Acres Mobile Home Park)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,318 / 1,645
No
70
Facility 70
CA AVG 58
Rank #739 / 2,057
5
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,387
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,010 / 1,433
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,129 / 1,507
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #504 / 1,452
A Paradise Villa, IncSuite
Select Senior Care
SC
AL
RESC
Anaheim (Anaheim Hills)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,318 / 1,645
No
49
Facility 49
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,370 / 2,057
7
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #325 / 1,387
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #724 / 1,433
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 13
Rank #843 / 1,507
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #504 / 1,452
Select Senior Care LLCPrivate Rooms
Brighter Living Senior Care
SC
AL
HOS
RESC
Modesto
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,318 / 1,645
Yes
39
Facility 39
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,573 / 2,057
6
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,387
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #724 / 1,433
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,237 / 1,507
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #504 / 1,452
Mancha Estates, LLCStudio / Suite
Diamond Oaks Residential Care
SC
AL
Roseville (Diamond Oaks)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,318 / 1,645
Yes
47
Facility 47
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,422 / 2,057
13
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #589 / 1,387
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #898 / 1,433
20
Facility 20
CA AVG 13
Rank #390 / 1,507
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #504 / 1,452
Abigaila BudacPrivate Rooms
Ivy Park at Bonita
SC
AL
MC
Chula Vista
96
Facility 96
CA AVG 103
Rank #799 / 1,645
Yes
35
Facility 35
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,646 / 2,057
11
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #651 / 1,387
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,416 / 1,507
68.8%
Facility 68.8%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #959 / 1,452
Transformer Opco Ll And Oakmont Management Group LLCStudio / 1 Bed
The Watermark at Westwood Village
SC
AL
IL
MC
Los Angeles (Westwood)
237
Facility 237
CA AVG 103
Rank #103 / 1,645
Yes
95
Facility 95
CA AVG 58
Rank #66 / 2,057
32
20
Facility 20
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,124 / 1,387
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #898 / 1,433
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,020 / 1,507
71.7%
Facility 71.7%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #889 / 1,452
Westwood Sr. Hsg LLC And Atsc II LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Blossom Grove Alzheimer’s Special Care Center
SC
MC
Redlands
66
Facility 66
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,029 / 1,645
No
42
Facility 42
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,526 / 2,057
9
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #525 / 1,387
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #724 / 1,433
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 13
Rank #605 / 1,507
66.7%
Facility 66.7%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #998 / 1,452
Blossom Grove Mngt Ca LLC And Sun Meridian Sr. LivPrivate / Semi-Private / Shared Suite
Gold Medal Senior Living Estates
SC
AL
RESC
Claremont
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,318 / 1,645
No
48
Facility 48
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,392 / 2,057
7
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #210 / 1,387
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,094 / 1,433
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,020 / 1,507
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1 / 1,452
Gold Medal Senior Living EstatesPrivate / Shared Rooms
Garden Court at Villa Santa Barbara
SC
AL
IL
Santa Barbara (Laguna)
126
Facility 126
CA AVG 103
Rank #518 / 1,645
Yes
94
Facility 94
CA AVG 58
Rank #87 / 2,057
18
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 13
Rank #809 / 1,387
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,094 / 1,433
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,237 / 1,507
73.8%
Facility 73.8%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #836 / 1,452
Ventas Santa Barbara Opco, LP And Capital Sr. Mgmt 2Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed
Adelya Senior Home
SC
AL
MC
RESC
RC
Anaheim Hills
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,318 / 1,645
No
18
Facility 18
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,873 / 2,057
3
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,387
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #724 / 1,433
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #776 / 1,507
66.7%
Facility 66.7%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #998 / 1,452
Laricel LLCPrivate / 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.

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Overview of Paradise Villa

Offering assisted living with memory care services in a comfortable and secure environment, Paradise Villa Assisted Living & Memory Care is just a short distance from the scenic Santa Cruz coastline. Their staff is dedicated to providing personalized care plans that meet the individual needs of each resident. Residents can receive assistance with daily living activities, medication management, and transportation.

This assisted living community also features a secured memory care wing with specialized care for residents with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. The facility includes amenities like a common area for socializing, a beautifully landscaped courtyard with walking paths, and a patio for residents to relax and enjoy the fresh ocean air.

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Select Senior Care

1221 N Big Spring St, Anaheim, CA 92807
Overview of Select Senior Care

Experience a better quality of life at Select Senior Care, a group of trusted communities across Anaheim and Huntington Beach, CA, offering assisted living. The community is committed to residents’ welfare, providing top-notch care tailored to their unique needs 24/7. Beautifully designed and cozy private rooms are also provided in a nurturing and welcoming environment, so residents can feel a sense of belonging during their stay.

Fun recreational activities and enriching programs are also conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. Three delightful and healthy meals are also served daily to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Residents are guaranteed to thrive in their golden years with the community’s dedicated services and extensive amenities. The community has three distinct locations, ensuring residents can easily access the care they need.

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Overview of Brighter Living Senior Care

Better Living Senior Care is one of the residential care facilities located in Modesto, CA, offering assisted living services to their residents. This six-bed residential care home offers both long-term and short-term care services for their residents, providing them with 24/7 supervision, assistance with daily living activities, medication management, bedside and incontinence assistance, mobility assistance, as well as surgery recovery and companionship.

Better Living Senior Care prides itself with the quality of care they provide, all thanks to their staff to resident ratio, providing more opportunities for the staff to look after each resident better. In this senior care home, residents are provided home cooked meals and snacks, with consideration to their special diets, grooming assistance, and daily housekeeping and laundry services to ensure that the home stays spotless and sanitized for their safety.

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Overview of Diamond Oaks Residential Care

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.

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Ivy Park at Bonita

3302 Bonita Rd, Chula Vista, CA 91910
Overview of Ivy Park at Bonita

Ivy Park at Bonita offers premier assisted living and memory care services in Chula Vista. Through exceptional service and care, they ensure that every resident can live a purposeful life every day and feel at home. Ivy Park is considerably one of the most welcoming and inclusive senior living communities, which would be ideal for you or your loved one who seeks a home that is safe.

The lifestyle at Ivy Park at Bonita encourages its residents to stay active, which is why they have wellness programs that help fulfill holistic wellness. Its featured community accommodations include concierge services, arts and crafts, social activities, a full-service hair salon, and indoor and outdoor common areas.

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Overview of The Watermark at Westwood Village

Soak up the sun in the blissful community of The Watermark at Westwood Village residing in the stunning Tiverton Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, that offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and short-term stays. Experience unrivaled comfort and convenience with beautifully designed and spacious accommodations in a wide range of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans. The community goes above and beyond to provide top-tier care and support around the clock for seniors to live their best years without worries.

Focusing on seniors’ interests and strengths, The Watermark at Westwood Village orchestrates engaging activities and fun events. Eat well and feel good with healthy and tasty meals that cater to dietary needs and preferences. Filled with pet-friendly spaces and a vibrant environment, The Watermark at Westwood Village doubles its efforts to provide a haven for seniors who want to enjoy a luxurious retirement.

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Overview of Blossom Grove Alzheimer’s Special Care Center

Located in the beautiful setting of New Jersey Street, Redlands, CA, Blossom Grove Alzheimer’s Special Care Center is a distinct community that focuses on memory care. Featuring cozy and specially designed accommodations in variations of private, semi-private, and shared floor plans, residents can rest assured of living their golden years comfortably. The community also utilizes specialized programs tailored to residents’ memory-related needs to enhance their cognition.

Do the things you love with fun and engaging activities dedicated to your enjoyment and wellness. Have the finest dining experience with healthy and delicious meals catering to dietary needs and preferences. The community also offers extensive amenities including a library, a barber shop, a bistro, outdoor spaces, and transportation services to give residents the utmost comfort and convenience they deserve.

Contact Blossom Grove Alzheimer’s Special Care Center

Overview of Gold Medal Senior Living Estates

Gold Medal Senior Living Estates is a distinct community in Claremont, CA, offering assisted living. The community is committed to improving residents’ well-being, providing top-notch care tailored to their unique needs around the clock. Housekeeping and laundry are also taken care of, ensuring residents enjoy maintenance-free living.

Here, residents are encouraged to live actively and remain socially engaged with a carefully curated calendar of enriching programs and exciting events. Delicious and well-balanced home-cooked meals are also served to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. With its state-of-the-art amenities and nurturing environment, residents are guaranteed the finest retirement experience.

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Overview of Garden Court at Villa Santa Barbara

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.

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Adelya Senior Home

495 S. Westridge Circle, Anaheim Hills, CA 92807
Overview of Adelya Senior Home

Serving the needs of those living with memory-related conditions, Adelya Senior Home is a safe and caring community in Anaheim Hills, CA, that provides specialized memory care. Residents here thrive with 24/7 assistance with activities of daily living provided by dementia-trained caregivers. The community also makes sure residents have access to additional services like physician visits, podiatrists, and manicures for more convenience.

Cognitive stimulation and physical activity are encouraged by the community’s wide array of engaging activities. Residents’ nutrition is also closely monitored to make sure they receive proper nourishment. Enjoy your peace of mind knowing you’re in good and capable hands with Adelya Senior Home.

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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.