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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. 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. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. 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.
Brookdale Roseville
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Roseville (Cirby Side)
40
Facility 40
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,199 / 1,645
Yes
51
Facility 51
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,323 / 2,057
18
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 13
Rank #809 / 1,387
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #724 / 1,433
20
Facility 20
CA AVG 13
Rank #390 / 1,507
52.5%
Facility 52.5%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1,284 / 1,452
Summerville At Roseville Gardens And Vista RosevillePrivate Rooms
Oakmont of Redwood City
SC
AL
MC
Redwood City (South Fair Oaks)
127
Facility 127
CA AVG 103
Rank #513 / 1,645
Yes
83
Facility 83
CA AVG 58
Rank #337 / 2,057
30
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 13
Rank #950 / 1,387
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,094 / 1,433
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,129 / 1,507
61.4%
Facility 61.4%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1,166 / 1,452
Sunrise Of Redwood Opco LLC And Oakmont Mgmt. Grp LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Ivy Park at Burbank
SC
AL
MC
Burbank
130
Facility 130
CA AVG 103
Rank #484 / 1,645
Yes
79
Facility 79
CA AVG 58
Rank #450 / 2,057
25
14
Facility 14
CA AVG 13
Rank #992 / 1,387
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,094 / 1,433
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 13
Rank #843 / 1,507
62.3%
Facility 62.3%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1,150 / 1,452
Burbank Subtenant LP And Oakmont Management Grp, LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Ivy Park at Cerritos
SC
AL
IL
Cerritos
163
Facility 163
CA AVG 103
Rank #282 / 1,645
Yes
47
Facility 47
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,422 / 2,057
41
30
Facility 30
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,253 / 1,387
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,010 / 1,433
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #776 / 1,507
86.5%
Facility 86.5%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #430 / 1,452
Cerritos Subtenant LP And Oakmont Mgmt. Group LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Lodge at Piner Road
SC
AL
MC
Santa Rosa
92
Facility 92
CA AVG 103
Rank #835 / 1,645
Yes
68
Facility 68
CA AVG 58
Rank #804 / 2,057
19
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 13
Rank #950 / 1,387
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,010 / 1,433
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,237 / 1,507
81.5%
Facility 81.5%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #641 / 1,452
Piner Road Santa Rosa Inc And Oakmont Mgmt Group LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Ace Care Home
SC
AL
MC
Concord (Dana Estates)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,318 / 1,645
No
34
Facility 34
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,661 / 2,057
5
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,387
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #898 / 1,433
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,129 / 1,507
66.7%
Facility 66.7%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #998 / 1,452
Better Living Care Home LLCPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms
The Gardens of Modesto
SC
MC
RC
Modesto
73
Facility 73
CA AVG 103
Rank #974 / 1,645
No
52
Facility 52
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,305 / 2,057
11
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #325 / 1,387
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #724 / 1,433
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,237 / 1,507
47.9%
Facility 47.9%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1,354 / 1,452
Northstar Senior Living, IncSuite
Jazba Care
SC
HOS
MC
Sacramento (Southeastern Sacramento)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,318 / 1,645
No
54
Facility 54
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,242 / 2,057
15
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #589 / 1,387
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,203 / 1,433
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,322 / 1,507
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1 / 1,452
Jazba Care LLC1 Bed / 2 Bed
Sonrisa Senior Living
SC
AL
IL
MC
Roseville (Harding)
199
Facility 199
CA AVG 103
Rank #166 / 1,645
Yes
48
Facility 48
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,392 / 2,057
21
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 13
Rank #885 / 1,387
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #724 / 1,433
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,322 / 1,507
60.8%
Facility 60.8%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1,178 / 1,452
Us Alliance Holden Of Roseville Tenant And WatermarkStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
MorningStar of Hayward
SC
AL
IL
MC
Hayward
170
Facility 170
CA AVG 103
Rank #255 / 1,645
Yes
94
Facility 94
CA AVG 58
Rank #87 / 2,057
37
15
Facility 15
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,020 / 1,387
18
Facility 18
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,391 / 1,433
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,020 / 1,507
66.5%
Facility 66.5%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1,065 / 1,452
Hayward Sr. Hsng. I Opco LLC And Oakmont Mgmt Grp LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Overview of Brookdale Roseville

Brookdale Roseville, which is located at 1 Somer Ridge Drive in Roseville, California, offers exceptional memory care services for seniors with Alzheimer’s disease or other types of dementia. The community provides a safe and nurturing environment where residents can thrive and enjoy life to the fullest. One of the key features of Brookdale Roseville is its carefully designed building, which includes visual reminders and familiar routines to help residents experience daily moments of success.

Brookdale Roseville offers a wide variety of amenities, including an emergency alert system, a beauty/barber shop, a courtyard and garden, and a game room. Residents can also participate in a wide range of activities, such as happy hours, crafts classes, exercise classes, and outdoor activities like gardening. They serve three home-style meals daily, along with snacks, in a routine and familiar manner to alleviate confusion and stress. Brookdale Roseville is the ideal choice for seniors who want a memory care community that prioritizes their well-being.

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Oakmont of Redwood City

1 E Selby Ln, Redwood City, CA 94063
Overview of Oakmont of Redwood City

Oakmont of Redwood City offers residents the opportunity to step into a new home where the community they’ve envisioned and the lifestyle they’ve dreamed of come to life. Set on a lush campus with lovely views, renowned dining experiences, and endless amenities, this community is a place of connection and belonging.

The Oakmont team takes great pride in engaging and connecting with residents on a daily basis, designing every aspect of the community around their needs. From delightful meals and exciting excursions to a variety of activities, the residents at Oakmont of Redwood City eagerly anticipate each opportunity to come together and enjoy the company of their neighbors.

Residents can immerse themselves in the community’s intimate movie theater, where they can enjoy joyful movie matinees with new friends while snacking on complimentary popcorn. The community’s dedication to providing a vibrant and engaging environment ensures that residents can embark on a journey of active and fulfilling living, exploring new worlds where anything seems possible.

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Ivy Park at Burbank

2721 Willow Street, Burbank, CA 91505
Overview of Ivy Park at Burbank

Providing top-notch care and assistance, Ivy Park at Burbank located in the peaceful neighborhood of Willow Street, Burbank, CA, provides assisted living and memory care. The community features cozy and spacious floor plans including private studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments for assisted living residents, and companion and private suites at Evergreen at Ivy for memory care residents. Forging meaningful and trusting relations with the seniors and their loved ones, the community delivers round-the-clock care and assistance tailored to their unique needs.

The community strives to provide a comfortable and safe environment, employing its signature EverYou program to keep the residents stimulated and inspired. Serving nutritious meals all day, the community caters to its residents’ dietary needs and cravings. Ivy Park at Burbank includes a bar and lounge, a bistro, a full-service salon, a fitness center, a technology center, an activities studio, a library, a media room, and spacious indoor and outdoor lounges for its residents’ wellness. Experience comfort and safety at its finest within the community grounds.

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Ivy Park at Cerritos

11000 New Falcon Way, Cerritos, CA 90703
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.

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Overview of The Lodge at Piner Road

Administered by Eric Perry, The Lodge at Piner Road is a 92-bed assisted living and memory care community in Santa Rosa. Operated by Piner Road Santa Rosa Inc and Oakmont Mgmt Group at 1980 Piner Rd, it sits in a moderately walkable neighborhood about 1.45 miles from Kaiser Permanente Santa Rosa Medical Center. The two-story community offers studio, one-, and two-bedroom floor plans and maintains an 82 percent occupancy rate.

The facility practices a person-centered approach to senior care, underscoring support for residents’ individuality and independence. For each occupant, the professional care staff focuses on holistic wellness. The services include an activity director, wellness programs, on-site housekeeping, and transportation services to help residents maintain active lives. Dining features delicious meals served on-site. For medical needs, occupants benefit from a world-class emergency call system and an on-site exam room. Residents can bring pets, and the community includes fitness and recreation programs as part of daily life. The setting encourages a worry-free lifestyle while occupants stay as independent as possible.

State inspections mirror The Lodge at Piner Road’s focus on safe operations. The latest annual inspection found no deficiencies and confirmed approved plans for dementia care, hospice services, fire safety, infection control, and complete resident and staff documentation. Earlier complaint investigations flagged medication management issues, so families touring must ask about how medications are tracked and managed.

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Ace Care Home

3718 Chaparral Ct, Concord, CA 94519
Overview of Ace Care Home

Ace Care Home is a compassionate residential care community in Concord, CA, that offers assisted living and memory care. The community ensures older adults feel at ease during their stay with its warm and nurturing environment. Recreational programs, nutritious meals, and 24-hour supervision are also provided to enrich residents’ living experiences. Promoting independence, the community follows high standards of care.

Yoga, music, and exciting outings provide residents with more opportunities to interact with their peers and gain meaningful experiences. Cozy living rooms, a spacious activity room, and landscaped porches provide residents with places to lounge and rest. Surrounded by local amenities in Concord, the community ensures residents have quick access to their necessities and leisure. This residential care community is one of the best choices for senior living in California, especially with its exceptional services.

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Overview of The Gardens of Modesto

Experience a worthwhile stay with the Garden of Modesto located in Modesto, CA. This vibrant senior living community offers memory care and respite care services. Here, residents can choose from a variety of accommodations with several floor plans based on their preferences. Beyond the physical components of a living community, the Garden of Modesto recognizes the most the people who make up the communities. Focusing on memory care, this community provides a distinct approach that is expertly designed, technology-empowered, and person-driven.

With its commitment to putting the highest quality of services, residents can enjoy exceptional amenities and services, including 24/7 medical resources providence, delectable meals, and fun movie night. Equipped with the right tools and people, seniors can never go wrong with the Garden of Modesto.

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Jazba Care

8661 Glenroy Way, Sacramento, CA 95826
Overview of Jazba Care

Cherish every moment with Jazba Care, a one-of-a-kind community surrounded by leisure sites in Glenroy Way, Sacramento, CA, offering memory care. The community utilizes an evidence-based approach tailored to residents’ unique needs while integrating Ayurveda practices to ensure holistic wellness. Residents here do not have to worry about their daily living activities and household responsibilities, with a kind and highly trained team helping them around the clock.

Enriching activities and stimulating programs are also conducted for residents’ enjoyment and wellness. Here, residents have delightful and healthy meals catering to their dietary needs and preferences. Medication management, incontinence care, and bedside care are also provided for residents’ comfort and convenience. The community also offers end-of-life care to ensure a worry-free transition for those with life-limiting conditions. Spend your later years without worries amidst the community’s purposely designed amenities and dedicated services.

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Overview of Sonrisa Senior Living

Operated by Us Alliance Holden of Roseville Tenant and Watermark, Sonrisa Senior Living is a senior living community in Roseville, California. Michael Clymo serves as administrator. The community in the Harding neighborhood offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care. It has been open for 2 years. It’s within reach of Mercy San Juan Medical Center for residents who need nearby hospital care.

The three-story community has 199 beds. It offers studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom layouts ranging from about 625 to just over 1,000 square feet. Each residence has a private bathroom, living room, kitchen, walk-in closet, and in-unit laundry. These features provide residents with a complete apartment-style home rather than a single room. The community currently has an occupancy rate of 61%. There’s meaningful availability for families hoping to move in without waiting.

Staff is available around the clock to provide residents with ongoing support. Housekeeping and maintenance of the building and grounds are also handled by the community, removing these responsibilities from residents. Amenities on-site include salon and barber services. Transportation is available for appointments and errands. Fitness and recreation programs give residents regular ways to stay active. The community also welcomes pets, allowing residents to bring a companion animal when they move.

The surrounding area is somewhat walkable, with a Walk Score of 48. A few nearby errands can be completed on foot, but most trips require a car or the community’s transportation service.

State inspections throughout Sonrisa’s operating history have mainly focused on staff training, medication administration, and infection control practices. Records do not point to one main issue that has continued over time. Families touring Sonrisa Senior Living may want to ask about current staff training and medication management procedures.

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Overview of MorningStar of Hayward

Providing top-tier for over two decades, MorningStar of Hayward located in Russell Way, Hayward, CA, is a paradisal senior living community that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Live a comfortable and safe retirement with 227 elegant and cozy suites. Taking pride in a respectful and highly-trained team, the community provides 24-hour exceptional care and assistance to meet seniors’ special needs and aspirations.

Meet people with the same interests and discover new endeavors with various fun activities and enrichment programs conducted for enjoyment and wellness. The community strives to enhance residents’ well-being serving them with healthy and tasty meals for dietary requirements and tastes. With its well-lit and spacious amenities and warmhearted people, seniors enjoy a restful retirement in MorningStar of Hayward.

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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.