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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. 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.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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.
Menifee Senior Living
SC
AL
IL
MC
RC
Menifee (Sun City)
220
Facility 220
CA AVG 103
Rank #117 / 1,645
Yes
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 58
Rank #2,042 / 2,057
35
22
Facility 22
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,157 / 1,387
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #724 / 1,433
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,020 / 1,507
71.8%
Facility 71.8%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #886 / 1,452
-Hsre Pacifica Menifee Valley Opco LP And Menifee Mgr1 Bed / 2 Bed
Portola Gardens
SC
AL
San Francisco (University Mound)
132
Facility 132
CA AVG 103
Rank #473 / 1,645
No
61
Facility 61
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,011 / 2,057
42
23
Facility 23
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,172 / 1,387
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,010 / 1,433
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 13
Rank #843 / 1,507
74.2%
Facility 74.2%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #827 / 1,452
-Portola Gardens LLC And Portola Mgmt Bsd, LLCPrivate / Shared Rooms
Brookdale San Jose
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
San Jose (South San Jose)
153
Facility 153
CA AVG 103
Rank #328 / 1,645
Yes
71
Facility 71
CA AVG 58
Rank #701 / 2,057
46
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,236 / 1,387
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,244 / 1,433
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 13
Rank #652 / 1,507
62.1%
Facility 62.1%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1,155 / 1,452
-Blc-Atrium At San Jose LP1 Bed / 2 Bed
Ivy Park at San Ramon
SC
AL
MC
San Ramon
162
Facility 162
CA AVG 103
Rank #283 / 1,645
Yes
42
Facility 42
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,526 / 2,057
44
22
Facility 22
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,157 / 1,387
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,287 / 1,433
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,129 / 1,507
97.5%
Facility 97.5%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #165 / 1,452
-Well Ivy 6 Tenant LLC And Oakmont Management Group LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Belmont Village Senior Living Sabre Springs
SC
AL
IL
MC
RC
San Diego (Sabre Springs)
184
Facility 184
CA AVG 103
Rank #203 / 1,645
Yes
29
Facility 29
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,733 / 2,057
69
29
Facility 29
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,248 / 1,387
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,203 / 1,433
14
Facility 14
CA AVG 13
Rank #540 / 1,507
81.5%
Facility 81.5%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #641 / 1,452
-Belmont Village Sabre Spr Tnnt & LP And Belmont ThreeStudio / 1 Bed
Varenita of Simi Valley
SC
AL
MC
Simi Valley
110
Facility 110
CA AVG 103
Rank #640 / 1,645
No
58
Facility 58
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,126 / 2,057
32
17
Facility 17
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,056 / 1,387
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,156 / 1,433
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,129 / 1,507
84.5%
Facility 84.5%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #478 / 1,452
A+Simi Val Srlv Ctr, Svslc Deg LLC And Sunrise Sr. Lvng-
AvantGarde Senior Living | Tarzana
SC
AL
IL
MC
RC
Tarzana
160
Facility 160
CA AVG 103
Rank #287 / 1,645
No
60
Facility 60
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,048 / 2,057
77
63
Facility 63
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,365 / 1,387
15
Facility 15
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,367 / 1,433
15
Facility 15
CA AVG 13
Rank #518 / 1,507
76.3%
Facility 76.3%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #776 / 1,452
-Avantgarde Senior LivingStudio
Brightwater Senior Living of Highland
SC
AL
MC
Highland
115
Facility 115
CA AVG 103
Rank #614 / 1,645
No
37
Facility 37
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,603 / 2,057
31
19
Facility 19
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,106 / 1,387
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,203 / 1,433
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 13
Rank #605 / 1,507
79.1%
Facility 79.1%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #693 / 1,452
A+Highland Al-Mc Gp LLC As Gp Of Highland Al-Mc Grou-
Aaron Care Villa
SC
AL
RESC
Granada Hills
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,318 / 1,645
No
59
Facility 59
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,086 / 2,057
5-
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,020 / 1,507
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #504 / 1,452
-Bridge For SeniorsPrivate / Shared Rooms
Lakewood Gardens
SC
AL
Downey
150
Facility 150
CA AVG 103
Rank #341 / 1,645
No
73
Facility 73
CA AVG 58
Rank #641 / 2,057
21
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 13
Rank #950 / 1,387
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,010 / 1,433
31
Facility 31
CA AVG 13
Rank #118 / 1,507
60.0%
Facility 60.0%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1,185 / 1,452
-Meh Health Management, LLC-

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Menifee Senior Living

28333 Valley Blvd, Menifee, CA 92586
Overview of Menifee Senior Living

Menifee Senior Living, located in the welcoming community of Menifee, California, is a senior living haven where residents are encouraged to savor each day to the fullest. With a dedicated staff available 24 hours a day, they provide a reassuring presence for residents and their families, ensuring peace of mind.

Explore the community and discover the exceptional care and lifestyle it offers. Menifee Senior Living takes pride in providing an ideal equilibrium between support and independence, catering to a spectrum of needs with independent living, assisted living, and respite care options. Here, seniors can relish resort-style amenities, indulge in chef-prepared dining, and unwind in their well-appointed, full-service apartments.

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Portola Gardens

350 University St, San Francisco, CA 94134
Overview of Portola Gardens

Peacefully nestled near Louis Sutter Playground Park and Parega Recreation Center in University Street, San Francisco, CA, Portola Gardens is an idyllic haven that offers assisted living. Residents enjoy the highest quality of care with a respectful and well-trained team helping with their daily living activities 24/7. With its refurbished accommodations, this community strives to accommodate up to 74 residents and ensure their comfort and safety.

Residents will not run out of things to do with a jam-packed calendar of recreational activities and exciting events that highlight their interests and strengths. Delightful and healthy dining options are served for residents to enjoy a satisfactory dining experience that satisfies their nutritional needs and preferences. The community also provides medication management, mental health support, and hospice coordination to ensure residents age gracefully.

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Overview of Brookdale San Jose

Located on Blossom River Way in the vibrant city of San Jose, CA, Brookdale San Jose offers an exceptional senior living experience with a blend of independence, support, and specialized care. This community is conveniently positioned across the street from Westfield Oakridge Mall, providing easy access to shopping and dining. Brookdale San Jose is committed to enhancing the quality of life for its residents by offering three levels of care: independent living assisted living, and memory care.

Residents enjoy an array of amenities, including a well-equipped fitness center, a serene library, and a vibrant art studio. The community also offers concierge services and surface parking for convenience. Most utilities and maintenance are included, allowing residents to focus on enjoying their daily activities and social events. For those in need of additional support, Brookdale San Jose provides compassionate assistance with daily living activities such as medication management and personal grooming. The community’s dedication to quality care and enriching experiences makes it the top choice for senior living in San Jose.

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Ivy Park at San Ramon

9199 Fircrest Ln, San Ramon, CA 94583
Overview of Ivy Park at San Ramon

Ivy Park at San Ramon is a remarkable senior living community located at Fircrest Ln, San Ramon, CA that provides assisted living, independent living, and memory care. The community features spacious and well-designed floor plans including private studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. Ensuring the comfort and safety of its residents, Ivy Park at San Ramon delivers 24-hour care and assistance tailored to their needs and desires.

The community promotes a vibrant community, providing seniors with social and educational programs to keep them connected and entertained. With its exclusive EverYou program, residents enjoy a fulfilling life with guidance from a team of kind and dedicated professionals. Catering to its residents’ dietary needs and preferences, the community serves healthy and delicious meals all day. Ivy Park at San Ramon is equipped with fabulous amenities including a fitness center, an activities studio, a bistro, a library, a game room, a full-service salon, a hydro spa, ethereal gardens, and elegant indoor and scenic outdoor lounge areas to keep the residents active and connected.

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Overview of Belmont Village Senior Living Sabre Springs

Overlooking the beautiful views of the valleys and foothills of North County, Belmont Village Senior Living Sabre Springs is a blissful senior living community in San Diego, CA, offering independent living, assisted living and memory care. Here, residents enjoy inviting living spaces with a variety of floor plans to choose from, including studios and one-bedroom floor plans. A licensed nurse and well-trained team on-site 24/7 helps residents keep their peace of mind, knowing that assistance is available whenever they need it.

Dedicated to providing its residents everything they need to thrive holistically, the community offers a professionally managed fitness center with on-site therapy services, researched-backed memory care program, and a vibrant social activity calendar. Residents stay nourished with chef-prepared meals based on their dietary preferences and needs. Amenities include a swimming pool, putting green, walking paths, a bistro, salon services, and Wi-Fi access, ensuring residents will never run out of things to do.

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Varenita of Simi Valley

3921 Cochran St, Simi Valley, CA 93063
Overview of Varenita of Simi Valley

Varenita of Simi Valley, located in Simi Valley, CA is a modern senior living community specializing in forward-thinking assisted living and memory care services in a boutique-style setting. This luxurious community boasts an innovative approach to senior care that strives to balance professionalism and make one feel at home. Residents are thrilled to be guided by compassionate caregivers to help them navigate first-class senior living in California. Varenita’s lifestyle is met with world-class hospitality and resort-style accommodations. Seniors maintain an active and comfortable lifestyle through wellness activities at the fitness center and indoor pool, stay creative at the arts and crafts studio, get together with friends and families at outdoor common areas, relax in fully furnished assisted living and memory care apartments, and maintain a healthy lifestyle through specialized, enriching programs.

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Overview of AvantGarde Senior Living | Tarzana

Reach your full potential with the venerable senior living community of AvantGarde Senior Living Tarzana set in the peaceful neighborhood of Lindley Avenue, Tarzana, CA, that offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care. Featuring newly refurbished residences with various floor plans, the community ensures seniors enjoy a comfortable and safe retirement. The community takes pride in a team of respectful and specially trained professionals delivering top-notch care and assistance

AvantGarde Senior Living Tarzana promotes a vibrant and inviting environment, utilizing innovative and holistic approaches seniors are taken care of in every aspect. Maintain an active and well-engaged lifestyle with social and cultural activities conducted all year round. Have the finest dining experience with well-balanced meals catering to nutritional needs and preferences. With its incredible amenities and well-lit grounds, AvantGarde Senior Living Tarzana is great for seniors looking to live an independent lifestyle without worries.

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Overview of Brightwater Senior Living of Highland

Nestled in Highland, California, Brightwater Senior Living of Highland offers a unique retirement living experience designed to enhance wellness, comfort, and independence. Residents enjoy stunning landscaping, elegant decor, and a broad range of amenities, all complemented by 24/7 healthcare support from licensed nurses and assistants. Brightwater goes beyond traditional senior living by offering flexible living options without buy-in fees or long-term leases. This vibrant community fosters a fulfilling lifestyle. Residents can explore their creativity with new skills, join the choir, or stay active in the fitness center. Relaxation comes easy at the spa, library, or Orange Blossom Theater. Brightwater’s beautiful courtyards and patios with walking paths provide opportunities to connect with nature, while the surrounding area boasts historical charm, cultural attractions, and easy access to top-rated medical facilities.

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Aaron Care Villa

11328 Woodley Ave, Granada Hills, CA 91344
Overview of Aaron Care Villa

Aaron Care Villa is a privately-owned assisted living community in Granada Hills, CA, that offers personal care. With its intimate setting and purposefully designed accommodations, the community can accommodate up to six residents. Here, older adults receive personalized care for their daily living activities.

Older adults can also celebrate their milestones and participate in recreational activities with a well-thought-out calendar of fun activities. Three delicious and healthy meals, including snacks and drinks, are served, so residents do not have to worry about meal preparation. Medication management is also available to ensure residents take their medications as prescribed. The community’s supportive environment and high-quality services make it one of the best options for senior living in California.

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Overview of Lakewood Gardens

Operated by MEH Health Management, LLC, Lakewood Gardens is a 150-bed assisted living and memory care community at 12055 S. Lakewood Blvd in Downey, California. Licensed by the California Department of Social Services and in operation for 31 years, the facility serves Los Angeles County residents within walking distance of Downey’s commercial center.

Five years of California DSS data show 6 citations, 40 percent below the state average of 10, across 21 oversight visits, with 6 formal routine inspections, which run 50 percent above California’s average in inspection frequency. The composite score is near the state benchmark of 70. Complaints numbered 10 over the period, modestly below California’s norm.

Assisted living, memory care, and respite care are community offerings.

Situated in Downey’s urban core of Los Angeles County, Lakewood Gardens suits residents who require assisted living or memory care in a large, long-established community.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
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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.