
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 |
Glen Terra Assisted Living in Glendale, CA, offers a newly remodeled environment for seniors seeking an enriching retirement experience. Their focus on resident well-being starts with spacious and well-designed apartments, featuring studios, large studios, and one-bedroom options. These comfortable living spaces prioritize resident comfort and include amenities like private balconies and individual climate controls. Glen Terra is committed to providing comprehensive care that caters to each resident’s individual needs. Their caring staff provides 24/7 assistance, ensuring residents feel safe and supported. A full-time nurse and physician oversight offer additional peace of mind.
Glen Terra understands the importance of a vibrant community. They offer a variety of social areas designed for relaxation and interaction. Residents can enjoy a full calendar of activities, including fitness classes, monthly parties, and group outings. Glen Terra is committed to providing comprehensive care that caters to each resident’s individual needs. Their caring staff provides 24/7 assistance, ensuring residents feel safe and supported. A full-time nurse and physician oversight offer additional peace of mind.
Considered as one of the pioneer assisted living homes in the area, Ranch View is an assisted living facility that offers comprehensive care plans to their residents. With a 15,000 square feet home, it houses a big number of residents and allows for spacious living and enjoyment. Rooms are both private and semi-private, which are free for the residents to decorate, making it feel like their home. In addition to this, spacious outdoor patios and luscious green landscapes allow for scenic views while the residents enjoy their company with one another or with family.
Outings and joining in activities are also highly encouraged at Ranch View Senior Assisted Living. This is to ensure that the residents are engaged and build close relationships with one another. Seniors will surely enjoy their golden years at Ranch View Senior Assisted Living.
Located at 11550 Education Street in Auburn, California, Brookdale Auburn provides a vibrant senior living community where residents can enjoy life to the fullest. With a focus on both assisted living and memory care, Brookdale Auburn provides the care and support residents need to thrive. At Brookdale Auburn, residents can expect a warm and welcoming environment where they can host princess tea parties for grandkids and enjoy shopping trips with friends. The community takes care of mundane chores like housekeeping and laundry, allowing residents more time to pursue their passions. With pet-friendly apartments featuring plenty of natural light and a selection of floor plans, residents can truly make themselves at home.
Brookdale Auburn’s assisted living services provide support with daily activities such as dressing, bathing, and medication management, as well as household chores and maintenance. For residents needing memory care, the Clare Bridge program offers a daily path of engagement tailored to each resident’s skills, allowing them to flourish even with advanced expressions of Alzheimer’s or dementia. With their focus on personalized care and a commitment to enhancing residents’ quality of life, Brookdale Auburn is a place where your loved one can feel at home and receive the support they need to live well.
Ivy Park at Laguna Creek is a senior living community in Elk Grove, California, that offers a variety of senior living options, including retirement living, assisted living, and specialized memory care. With a commitment to providing comprehensive care services, Ivy Park ensures residents receive the support they need in bright and spacious apartment homes designed for comfort and convenience. Residents can choose from a private studio, one-bedroom or two-bedroom suite, and a companion studio in their memory care neighborhood.
At Ivy Park at Laguna Creek, they support residents in leading the best possible life by providing them with caring assistance and stimulating activities. A full-service hairdresser, a café, raised vegetable beds, outdoor jogging trails, and lounging areas are just a few of the community’s many amenities. All-day dining, planned transportation, weekly housekeeping, laundry, an emergency response system, on-site maintenance, and various social and educational programs are provided for the residents’ benefit. Additional services like medication management, 24-hour personal care support, and concierge physician services are also available to cater to the diverse needs of the residents.
Newport Memory Care is a community that enjoys a convenient location in California. They are close to the 55 freeway and within walking distance of Hoag Hospital Newport Beach. This specialized Memory Care Community is carefully designed to provide gentle daily structure, aimed at preserving residents’ abilities and nurturing a sense of security. While Newport Memory Care operates as a private pay community, they also accept Long Term Care Insurance and Veterans Aid for added financial flexibility.
For those in need of respite care, Newport Memory Care offers a program that delivers both security and supervision for durations ranging from two days to two weeks. Accommodations include single occupancy and companion rooms, ensuring a comfortable stay. Rooms are equipped with personal climate control, in-room WiFi, flat screen TVs, essential safety features, and a nurse call speaker for direct communication.
Ambassador Care Home is a residential care facility for the elderly, located in Antioch, CA. This close-knit senior living community provides assisted living services to their residents, in the comfort of a warm, home-like environment. Their assisted living services ensure that residents receive the proper care they need, providing 24 hour supervision and availability of assistance, medication management, and assistance with regular daily activities such as bathing, toileting, and dressing up.
Ambassador Care Home takes pride in the quality of care they provide, being a small community, the staff to resident ratio creates opportunities for better care, and supervision. The residents are provided three meals on a daily basis, as well as snacks. And to ensure that residents stay physically active and healthy, activities and programs promoting physical and mental health are regularly scheduled, while the staff takes care of chores such as laundry and housekeeping.
Oakmont of Brookside’s vision is to provide seniors with a vibrant and fulfilling lifestyle supported by premier assisted living services in Stockton, California. Their imperatives revolve around ensuring residents remain independent while receiving personalized care and assistance tailored to their needs. Values of vitality, joy, and ease permeate the community, promoting well-being and security among residents and their families.
The amenities and facilities at Oakmont of Brookside are designed to enhance residents’ quality of life and promote wellness through excellent assisted living. Every aspect of well-being is addressed, from fitness instruction and exercise classes to special diet accommodations and health screenings. Residents enjoy comprehensive care services ranging from assistance with daily tasks to medication management and emergency response systems, ensuring peace of mind and a fulfilling lifestyle. Additionally, the community offers many services, including chauffeured transportation, housekeeping, and educational programs, fostering a supportive and engaging environment for residents to thrive in.
Oak Cottage sits in a very walkable part of Santa Barbara (Walk Score 75), so most errands can be done on foot. The two-story building has 50 beds and has focused on memory care for 8 years, with programs built around Alzheimer’s and dementia support instead of general assisted living.
Rooms come as studios or suites. Right now the community has 32 of its 50 beds filled, a 64% occupancy rate, which leaves some open spots for new residents. Daily life includes set transportation trips and on-site fitness and recreation activities, which give the day some shape and repeat structure.
State inspections at Oak Cottage have looked closely at medication management, care planning and documentation, and fall and injury prevention.
For a family looking at memory care in Santa Barbara, Oak Cottage offers a walkable spot, a smaller building, and enough open beds to make a move happen soon.
Resting in the scenic lands of Ventura Boulevard, Calabasas, CA, Belmont Village Calabasas is a venerable senior living community offering memory care and assisted living. Experience a snug and spacious accommodation with various studio and one-bedroom floor plans, meticulously crafted for optimum comfort and safety. Maintain an active lifestyle with a compassionate and highly skilled team providing the highest quality of care and support for seniors’ special needs and preferences.
The community empowers seniors to thrive and meet people with diverse perspectives through fun events and wellness programs. Going above and beyond in enhancing seniors’ well-being, the community strives to meet their dietary needs and preferences with delicious and healthy meals. Belmont Villages Calabasas values the importance of companions, enabling seniors to live with their partners and bring their pets to enjoy the fabulous amenities surrounding the community. Proving its exceptional quality, the community was recognized as US News and World Reports’ Best Memory Care in 2024.
Tucked away in the scenic town of Morgan Hill, California, Loma Clara Senior Living is a serene senior living community that provides both assisted living and memory care services, ensuring that each resident receives just the right amount of support. Here, residents can enjoy a rich and fulfilling lifestyle, with the beautiful surroundings and comfortable amenities contributing to a peaceful and engaging atmosphere. The community also offers flexible living arrangements, with studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom options, each featuring modern amenities tailored to meet residents’ needs.
Loma Clara Senior Living is dedicated to promoting safe independence while offering personalized care, including assistance with daily activities and specialized memory care. Residents can savor fresh, chef-prepared meals inspired by their favorite homestyle dishes, and enjoy a variety of amenities designed for a stress-free retirement. From a state-of-the-art fitness center to a cozy theater room and a calendar full of resident-inspired social events, there’s always something to do. With convenient services like housekeeping, laundry, and transportation, residents have more time to relax and enjoy life.
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.













