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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. 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. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. 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.
Mylda Senior Care
SC
AL
MC
San Diego (Point Loma)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,318 / 1,645
No
60
Facility 60
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,048 / 2,057
5
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,387
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #478 / 1,433
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 13
Rank #565 / 1,507
33.3%
Facility 33.3%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1,426 / 1,452
Miriam Mehzun Hadgu-
Garden Abode
SC
AL
HOS
MC
RESC
San Diego (Del Sur)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,318 / 1,645
Yes
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,747 / 2,057
4
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,387
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #478 / 1,433
15
Facility 15
CA AVG 13
Rank #518 / 1,507
66.7%
Facility 66.7%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #998 / 1,452
Garden Abode, LLC-
Safe Haven – Brentwood II
SC
AL
HOS
IL
MC
Brentwood (Rose Garden)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,318 / 1,645
No
57
Facility 57
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,156 / 2,057
5
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,387
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,416 / 1,507
-Safe Haven Rose Garden LLCPrivate / Shared Rooms
Fullerton Rosewood Assisted Living
SC
AL
Fullerton
99
Facility 99
CA AVG 103
Rank #724 / 1,645
No
92
Facility 92
CA AVG 58
Rank #137 / 2,057
9
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #651 / 1,387
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
19
Facility 19
CA AVG 13
Rank #424 / 1,507
-Fullerton Rosewood Assisted Living, Inc-
Chatsworth Commons Senior Living, LLC
SC
AL
MC
Chatsworth
268
Facility 268
CA AVG 103
Rank #72 / 1,645
Yes
78
Facility 78
CA AVG 58
Rank #485 / 2,057
5
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #325 / 1,387
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,416 / 1,507
-Chatsworth Commons Senior Living, LLC-
Atherton Baptist Homes
SC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Alhambra
518
Facility 518
CA AVG 103
Rank #19 / 1,645
No
77
Facility 77
CA AVG 58
Rank #509 / 2,057
9
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,387
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,010 / 1,433
27
Facility 27
CA AVG 13
Rank #214 / 1,507
-Atherton Baptist Homes-
D’Best Care
SC
AL
HC
HOS
MC
RESC
RC
Fullerton
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,318 / 1,645
No
65
Facility 65
CA AVG 58
Rank #887 / 2,057
9
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #442 / 1,387
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #898 / 1,433
22
Facility 22
CA AVG 13
Rank #344 / 1,507
33.3%
Facility 33.3%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1,426 / 1,452
Delacruz, LLCPrivate Rooms
European Christian Home II
SC
AL
RC
Anaheim (Southeast Anaheim)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,318 / 1,645
No
66
Facility 66
CA AVG 58
Rank #854 / 2,057
5
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #210 / 1,387
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #724 / 1,433
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,129 / 1,507
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1 / 1,452
Tlt Care Haven, LLCPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms
Clearwater at North Tustin
SC
AL
MC
Santa Ana
124
Facility 124
CA AVG 103
Rank #538 / 1,645
Yes
32
Facility 32
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,691 / 2,057
22
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 13
Rank #950 / 1,387
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,156 / 1,433
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,129 / 1,507
90.3%
Facility 90.3%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #334 / 1,452
Clearwater At North Tustin, LLC: Csl Berkshire OpeStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Brookdale Auburn
SC
AL
MC
Auburn
110
Facility 110
CA AVG 103
Rank #640 / 1,645
Yes
42
Facility 42
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,526 / 2,057
34
24
Facility 24
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,181 / 1,387
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,156 / 1,433
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 13
Rank #605 / 1,507
85.5%
Facility 85.5%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #448 / 1,452
Bernadette Clark HomeStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Overview of Mylda Senior Care

Located within the idyllic Point Loma neighborhood, Mylda Senior Care is a place where tranquility reigns and a sense of family fills the air. With an unwavering commitment to excellence, Mylda Senior Care ensures that every individual receives round-the-clock care, their needs are met with utmost dedication. When it comes to dementia care, their dedicated team excels, implementing innovative approaches tailored to each individual’s unique journey.
Inside, their thoughtfully designed interiors blend timeless elegance with modern comforts, creating an ambiance that envelops residents in a sense of peace and tranquility. Their commitment to excellence has earned them a place among San Diego’s finest homes, a testament to their unwavering dedication to the well-being and happiness of those they care for. From assisting with daily activities to administering medications with the utmost care, they provide a nurturing environment where their residents can flourish. Home-cooked meals, crafted with love and attention to nutritional needs, not only nourish the body but also foster a sense of community and togetherness in the community.

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Garden Abode

17067 Coyote Bush Dr, San Diego, CA 92127
Overview of Garden Abode

Nestled in San Diego, Garden Abode is a trusted residential senior living community that offers quality assisted living care driven by compassion and dignity. Offering a range of services from assisted living to memory care, management ensures that individuals from all housing options receive the proper care they deserve. Providing family-like treatment for its residents is the heart of its mission.

Garden Abode is committed to delivering world-class hospitality in a cozy home-like setting that offers premier accommodations tailored to the needs of its residents. Community amenities and services include recreational activities, enriching programs, hospice care, a formal dining room, and an outdoor common space– to name a few.

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Overview of Safe Haven – Brentwood II

Safe Haven – Brentwood II operates a six-bed residential care home on Honor Way in Brentwood, California. Managed by Safe Haven Rose Garden LLC and administrator Richard Grimesey, this single-story facility features a stair-free layout to accommodate residents with physical mobility limitations. The property has been open for one year and offers a mix of private and semi-private rooms that support independent living, assisted living, memory care, and hospice services under one roof.

The surrounding neighborhood holds a walkability score of 57 out of 100, allowing visitors to manage a few retail errands on foot. On-site services include daily housekeeping, local transportation, beauty treatments, and structured exercise programs.

Residents also have access to an outdoor garden, a spa area, and personalized care plans tailored for cognitive decline. State regulatory reviews have focused on safety documentation and fall-prevention fixtures, with past inspection items now fully resolved.

Prospective residents can contact the administrative desk to verify open beds and request current monthly pricing.

Contact Safe Haven – Brentwood II

Overview of Fullerton Rosewood Assisted Living

Serving older adults for 19 years, Fullerton Rosewood Assisted Living is a 99-bed residential care community in Fullerton, California, where daily life spotlights independence with support when needed. Operated by Fullerton Rosewood Assisted Living, Inc., under Jane Kim’s administration, its location in Fullerton earns a Walk Score of 92. This means residents and visiting family can handle most errands on foot, with walkable shops and services.

The community’s approach accentuates personalized care and an active lifestyle. A full daily schedule of activities promotes socialization and wellness, while a wellness program suite helps all residents live as independently as possible. They can access 24/7 staffing, transportation, housekeeping, and laundry services. The dining program offers a wide range of well-balanced meals with special diet accommodations, and the community also provides on-site devotional services for those who value spiritual support. Safety and comfort are woven throughout. Personal one-touch emergency response systems let residents call for help instantly, and showers throughout the community include handrails for stability. Housekeeping and laundry services keep living spaces clean and residents’ personal care manageable.

State inspections of California assisted living facilities mirror the community’s performance on regulatory metrics. Fullerton Rosewood Assisted Living since 2022 has maintained a strong compliance record, with no citations on file and performance across inspections and complaint visits, notably better than typical California assisted living residences.

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Overview of Chatsworth Commons Senior Living

Operated and administrated by David Monroy, Chatsworth Commons Senior Living is a newly established community in Chatsworth, California. It offers residents a blend of assisted living services and amenities within a walkable neighborhood. The 268-bed community provides options for older adults seeking daily support with personal care, medication management, and social engagement. Located in an area with a Walk Score of 78, occupants and visiting family will find most daily errands walkable.

The community provides 24-hour staffing and focuses on personalized support, with services that include respite care, rehabilitation services, and help with daily living activities. Its approach centers on maintaining independence while offering assistance where needed. To tailor the support level to individual preferences and capabilities, the staff works with each resident. Dining is prepared on-site by a professional chef and dining staff, offering residents freshly prepared meals as part of daily community life. The home also provides private dining options for residents who prefer meals in their rooms or with guests. It offers various amenities designed to support wellness and life quality. Occupants can access a library, a salon, gardens, and walking paths for outdoor recreation. The facility arranges transportation for residents and handles housekeeping and laundry services so they can focus on relevant matters. For those hosting family or friends, a private dining space exists. As a newer community, Chatsworth Commons Senior Living continues to establish itself in the Chatsworth area.

Families contemplating the community must take time for an in-person tour to see the facilities, meet the staff, and get a feel for daily life there.

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Overview of Atherton Baptist Homes

A continuing care retirement community in Alhambra, California, is Atherton Baptist Homes. It’s rooted in Christian values in a really walkable neighborhood where most errands can be done on foot. Founded in 1914, the community has served residents for over a century and offers a full continuum of care: independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing. Joelle E. Medina serves as the facility administrator. The 518-bed, substantial community can support residents across all three levels of care in one setting.

Rehabilitation services support the nursing care component, helping occupants heal from illness, injury, or surgery. To support daily life and engagement, the community provides resident services and structured programming. Its location in an established, walkable part of Alhambra makes it convenient for visiting families and allows those who stay in independent living to access neighborhood amenities on foot.

Regulatory oversight by California’s Department of Public Health and Department of Social Services shows a favorable inspection history. State visits have focused on routine scheduled inspections instead of complaint investigations, and citations relative to inspection activity are well-controlled.

For residents and families, Atherton Baptist Homes’ full care continuum under one roof implies the choice to transition between care levels as needs change without relocating.

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D’Best Care

3608 W Ash Ave, Fullerton, CA 92833
Overview of D’best Care

Located in Fullerton, D’best Care Board and Care is a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly since 2003(RCFE), a licensed assisted living by the State of California, that provide a more intimate and more one and one care for our residents, we assist them in their activities of daily living (ADL), monitor our resident’s condition, their reaction to medication etc. We have Physician (once a month) and Podiatrist that visits (every two months) We also can provide Dementia Care, Hospice care, 24 Hour Care is also available.

D’best Care accepts residents with memory problem, D’best Care will work with your physician to create and implement an individualized care plan, that will include program to enhance the physical mental psychological well being of each of our resident.

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Overview of European Christian Home II

Nestled in the vibrant community of East Puritan Lane, Anaheim, CA, European Christian Home II is an idyllic retreat that offers assisted living. Enjoy a worry-free retirement with a compassionate and highly trained team helping with residents’ with their daily living activities. The community is family-owned, fostering a warm and inviting environment for residents to eaily adapt to their surroundings.

Have fun in your later years with enriching activities and engaging programs tailored to your leisure and wellness. The community provides well-thought-of meal plans to ensure residents enjoy delightful meals that cater to dietary needs and preferences. Medication management, transportation arrangements, health services, and respite care are provided for residents’ comfort and convenience. Spend your golden years happily amidst the community’s vibrant setting.

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Overview of Clearwater at North Tustin

A luxurious independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care facility at North Tustin, Clearwater, is a comfortable place that is inviting to all residents of different backgrounds. These are all created to ensure that residents can live a stress-free lifestyle and create a joyous experience in the community. The luxurious senior living community provides families with the belief that their loved ones are in great hands.

A member of the Clearwater group, North Tustin provides an array of upscale amenities and resort-like hospitality for residents of independent living, assisted living, and memory care.  Seniors can live a meaningful lifestyle through simple day-to-day living by its essential services such as housekeeping and laundry, transportation and concierge, and round-the-clock care.

Contact Clearwater at North Tustin

Overview of Brookdale Auburn

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.

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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.