Page 78 of Best Senior Communities in California

Our Countryside Resort provides memory care, hospice care, and respite care in Perris, CA. Memory care includes supervision for residents living with dementia, while hospice care supports residents receiving end of life care. Respite care offers short term stays when a family’s usual caregiver needs time away. The community has 36 beds, creating a smaller setting that may suit someone who prefers fewer residents.

Private and semi private rooms are available, with private rooms providing an individual living space and semi private rooms accommodating shared living. Support and assistance are available around the clock. Peaceful, landscaped outdoor areas give residents room to spend time outside, while the on site wellness center provides access to wellness services without leaving the community. Chef prepared meals are available, and complimentary local transportation helps residents travel to local destinations without arranging their own ride.

Elizabeth Mahan serves as the administrator, and Garlyn Co. operates the community.

Overview of Sunshine Villa, a Merrill Gardens Community

Sunshine Villa, a Merrill Gardens Community, provides assisted living and memory care in Santa Cruz, CA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident maintains an apartment, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Having both care levels on one campus may suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move to another community.

The community has 132 beds, with studios, one-bedroom apartments, and cottages. A studio offers one private living space, while a one-bedroom apartment separates the bedroom from the main living area. Monthly prices start at $5,395, giving families a baseline for budgeting.

A Walk Score of 93 places the area in the walker’s paradise band, so daily errands do not require a car and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Residents can exercise in the on-site fitness area, and pets are allowed, so a resident may bring a pet when moving in. Candace Bolin administers the community, which is operated by Mg Santa Cruz Subtenant and Merrill Gardens.

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Starting Price $5,395/Month Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

Overview of La Marea Senior Living

The license at La Marea Senior Living in Carlsbad, CA, is for memory care as well as assisted living care. When dementia makes wandering a real risk for someone, memory care provides a solution by providing supervision in a secure setting. In assisted living, staff take on the responsibility of helping residents bathe, dress, and take their medication, while the resident keeps their privacy and independence through the rest of the day.

A caregiver needing to take time away can arrange for the staff at La Marea to provide care for a short respite stay here as well. The community suits those with dementia needing supervision, those needing daily assistance, and families needing assistance with caregiving for short stretches.

Matthew Ryan is the administrator for the community’s 125 beds, and its operators are Carlsbad Operating LLC and Integral Snr Lvg Mgmt LLC. Those beds are available in studios, one-bedroom residences, and two-bedroom residences. Studios are meant for someone who just needs a single private space to themselves, while one- and two-bedroom layouts can accommodate one or two people needing more space. Keeping a pet is allowed.

Carlsbad Research Center, where La Marea is located, scores 44 out of 100 on Walk Score, meaning the area is car-dependent. Residents without a means of transportation can avail themselves of the community’s transportation service for errands outside.

On-site, the community’s amenities include a salon, a spa, a fitness center, a patio, and a movie theater. There’s BINGO, chair exercise, and a mahjong club to fill out the activity calendar, and a Military Veterans Program is also explicitly named.

Overview of Brookdale San Ramon

Brookdale San Ramon provides assisted living in San Ramon, CA. Residents can receive help with bathing, dressing and medication while keeping their own living space. The community may be a good fit for someone who needs this support and wants a studio or one bedroom home.

The community has 110 beds, with studio and one bedroom housing options. A studio offers one private living space, while a one bedroom layout separates the sleeping and living areas. Assisted living starts at $3,870 per month, giving families a baseline for monthly budgeting, and Niare Dawn Feaster serves as the administrator.

Residents can use the onsite salon and spa for grooming services, attend fitness classes and eat restaurant style meals. Pets are allowed, so a resident may bring a pet when moving in. Respite care supports short stays when a usual caregiver needs time away or recovery, while short term rehabilitation is available for temporary recovery needs.

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Starting Price $3,870/Month Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

Vista Harden Ranch is an assisted living and memory care community in Salinas, in the Harden Ranch neighborhood. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Having both care levels in one community may suit someone whose needs could grow over time without requiring a move elsewhere.

The community has 83 beds. Residents can choose among studios, one-bedroom apartments, private rooms, and semi-private rooms. A studio provides one private space, while a semi-private room includes shared living space. Joy Carter serves as administrator, and the community is operated by Rbp Salinas Op and Mallard Senior Living Mgt.

A Walk Score of 69 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, so some errands can be done on foot, and a resident who no longer drives may still be able to get out independently. Grooming services are available in the on-site beauty salon. The fitness center and fitness classes provide places to exercise within the community, while restaurant-style dining includes chef-prepared meals and a salad bar. Life enrichment includes group outings, themed dining events, and live cooking demonstrations.

Overview of Ivy Park at Cerritos

Enhancing seniors’ quality of life, Ivy Park at Cerritos located in New Falcon Way, Cerritos, CA, is a paradisal senior living community offering assisted living and retirement living. The community features a wide range of floor plans including private studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom suites. Ivy Park at Cerritos values the independence and freedom of its residents, providing them with care and assistance tailored to their specific needs and preferences.

Ivy Park at Cerritos empowers its residents and conducts social and educational programs to keep them engaged and learning. Residents enjoy all-day dining in Vine at Ivy Restaurant. The pet-friendly community is equipped with wondrous amenities including a library, a full-service salon, an activity studio, barbeque areas for gatherings, an ethereal community park and luscious rose garden, and peaceful walking paths and outdoor lounges for the residents’ enjoyment and convenience.

Overview of Crescent Landing at Garden Grove Memory Care

Operated by Welltower Tenant Group LLC and Oakmont Management Group LLC, Crescent Landing at Garden Grove Memory Care is a dedicated memory care community on Valley View Street in Garden Grove, California. Kyle Coleman serves as the administrator. The community is specifically for older adults living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. The nearest hospital is about 5 miles away.

The single-story community has 72 beds with a combination of private and shared suites. It currently has an occupancy rate of 74%. Through its SPARK program, residents receive personalized support tailored to the challenges of memory loss rather than a traditional assisted living model. This means care is adapted to each person’s individual needs.

Residents benefit from housekeeping, transportation services, and fitness and recreation programs. There’s a variety of structured daily activities that encourage engagement and routine. Beauty services are available on-site. The community welcomes pets, so residents can remain close to a companion animal.

The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 75 out of 100. Many nearby errands can be reached on foot, which can make regular visits more convenient for family members. State inspections conducted by the California Department of Social Services have generally focused on administrative and procedural matters, including documentation practices and emergency response protocols, rather than identifying a single recurring concern.

Overview of Brookdale Folsom

Burrowed in the heart of Folsom, California, Brookdale Folsom is a remarkable senior living community that promises its residents an exceptional senior living experience through their assisted living and memory care services. The community features various floor plans ranging from studios to one-bedroom or two-bedroom options, with ample storage, plenty of natural light, and convenient amenities.

With EngagementPlus, Brookdale allows residents to come together over shared interests to help create meaningful relationships. Brookdale Folsom’s convenient location provides residents easy access to shops, local attractions, and top-notch medical centers for residents’ healthcare needs. To ensure residents a comfortable and convenient life, the community also provides various concierge services and a personal solutions program for stocking residents’ necessities. Moreover, Brookdale Folsom also offers amenities like 24/7 assistance, salon services, transportation for various needs, and a wide range of daily activities to ensure that the residents’ holistic needs are met.

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$4,215/Month Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

Frye’s Care Home provides assisted living and memory care in Eureka, CA. Assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing and medication while a resident keeps a private living space. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Having both options may suit a resident whose care needs could grow over time without requiring a move to another community.

With 58 beds, the home is smaller, giving staff and residents the chance to get to know each other. The area has a Walk Score of 94, considered a walker’s paradise, so daily errands do not require a car and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Delores Frye serves as the administrator.

Lakeshore Residential Care offers assisted living, memory care, hospice care, and respite care in Oakland, California. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and taking medication. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, while hospice care focuses on comfort for a resident with a terminal illness. Respite care supports short stays when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The range of care options may be a good fit for a resident whose needs include daily-task assistance, secure supervision, end-of-life support, or a temporary stay. With 38 beds, Lakeshore Residential Care is a smaller community that may suit someone who prefers a setting with fewer residents.