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Best Senior Care in California

Reviewed by Dr. Jordan Weiss
Updated Mar 2026

Sources: CMS Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and California Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care.

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Compare Senior Care around California The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.

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The Fountains Skilled Nursing Care
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

HC

Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.

Yuba City
80No 55 510127 70.0% -United Com-Serve Fremont-Rideout Health Group-
GlenBrook Health Center
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Carlsbad
95No 57 42022 73.7% -Glenbrook Hc Llc/Life Services Llc-
OakView Health Center
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Thousand Oaks
63No 20 44218 82.5% A+Oakview Hc LlcPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms
Oakmont of Brookside
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Stockton (Brookside)
81Yes 46 41284 95.1% -Oakmont Senior Living Of Brookside Opco, Llc AndStudio / Suite / 1 Bed
Ivy Park at Claremont
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Claremont
81Yes 14 1411 72.8% -Transformer Opco Llc;Oakmont Mangement Group LlcStudio / 1 Bed
Ivy Park at La Palma
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

La Palma
80Yes 61 1011 87.5% -Transformer Opco Llc;Oakmont Management Group LlcStudio / 1 Bed
Reata Glen
IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

Mission Viejo
840No 2 4006 79.0% B-Reat Glen Orange County Ccrc1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
Villa Lorena Senior Living
IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

San Diego (Black Mountain Ranch Village)
85No 32 31919 74.1% -Santaluz Senior Partners,Lp;Vlgp Inc(Gen. Partner)-
The Ivy at Wellington
IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Aliso Viejo
305No 29 21422 41.3% -Well Oak Tenant Llc;Oakmont Management Group Llc-
Sunrise of San Mateo
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

San Mateo (Central San Mateo)
85Yes 88 33225 82.4% -Szr San Mateo Llc; Sunrise Senior Living MgtStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Town & Country
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Santa Ana
328No 67 326450 32.9% A+Christian And Missionary Alliance-
Ivy Park at Alta Loma
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Rancho Cucamonga
77Yes 75 1111 79.2% A+Transformer Opco Llc;Oakmont Management Group LlcStudio / 1 Bed
Silverado Thousand Oaks Memory Care Community
MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Thousand Oaks
82Yes 72 418145 52.4% -Silverado Thousand Oaks Llc;Silverado Sr Lvng MgmtPrivate Rooms
MorningStar Memory Care at San Tomas
MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

San Jose (West Valley)
82Yes 59 21472 32.9% -West Valley Mc,Llc; Oakmont Management Group LlcStudio / Shared Studio
Cogir of Sonoma
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

Sonoma
82Yes 74 5327 34.1% A+Welltower Cogir Tenant; Cogir Management Usa1 Bed / 2 Bed
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Overview of Mission Hospice Services of Ventura

Live your later years without worries with Mission Hospice Services of Ventura, a dependable community in Oxnard, CA, that focuses on hospice care. Older adults receive the highest quality of care from a compassionate and highly trained team attending to their needs 24/7. The community fosters a comfortable and respectful environment for older adults to feel at ease.

Bereavement services are also available to help older adults cope during this difficult time of their lives. Nursing visits and physician-directed care are also provided to meet older adults’ healthcare needs. The community strives to provide comfort and convenience for older adults to feel at ease during their later years in the comforts of their homes.

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Overview of Devoted Care Services
At Devoted Care Services, we believe aging should never mean leaving the comfort, familiarity, and dignity of home. Proudly serving families in Camarillo and throughout Ventura County, our agency provides compassionate, non-medical in-home care designed to help older adults live safely, comfortably, and independently.
Our highly trained caregivers deliver personalized support tailored to each client’s needs and preferences. Services include personal care assistance, memory care for individuals living with dementia, respite care for family caregivers, post-operative recovery support, and 24-hour care for those who require continuous supervision and assistance. Every care plan is thoughtfully designed to promote safety, independence, and peace of mind for both clients and their families.
Beyond daily assistance, our caregivers focus on enriching quality of life. Clients are encouraged to remain active and socially engaged through companionship, meaningful activities, and supportive routines that nurture emotional well-being. From preparing nutritious meals to assisting with daily living tasks, our team ensures that each client receives attentive, respectful care in the place they feel most comfortable—home.
For families navigating serious illness, our caregivers also work alongside hospice providers to offer compassionate end-of-life support, helping ensure comfort, dignity, and emotional support during this important time.
With a reputation built on reliability, compassion, and professional excellence, Devoted Care Services is honored to be a trusted partner for families seeking exceptional in-home care.
Because you deserve Devoted Care.

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Overview of Community Care and Hospice LLC

Receive top-notch care in your later years with Community Care & Hospice in Camarillo, CA, which offers hospice care. Dedicated to improving older adults’ living experiences, the community strives to provide top-tier care and support tailored to their needs around the clock. The community works closely with healthcare providers to ensure older adults are well-cared for.

Grief services are also provided to help family members cope during this difficult time of their lives. The community also takes care of older adults’ medical needs, delivering equipment and medications and providing physician and nurse visits for their convenience. There’s no need to leave the comforts of your home for top-notch care with the community’s dedicated care.

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In Home Elder Care Solutions

950 County Square Dr Suite# 204, Ventura, CA 93003
Overview of In Home Elder Care Solutions

In-Home Elder Care Solutions is an astounding community in Ventura, CA, that offers home care. With comprehensive care options, including dementia care, pre/post-surgery care, and hospital-to-home care, older adults receive the care and support they need for their ever-changing needs. As a locally-owned community, the community prioritizes older adults’ welfare to ensure comfort and convenience.

Older adults will not feel lonely with a friendly and nurturing team that accompanies them daily and conducts social and recreational activities. Household responsibilities, meal preparation, and assistance with errands are also provided for older adults to enjoy a maintenance-free lifestyle. Live a blissful retirement in the comforts of your home, accompanied by the community’s dedicated care and top-notch services.

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Pacific Crest Hospice

2300 Alessandro Dr Ste 120, Ventura, CA 93001
Overview of Pacific Crest Hospice

Situated in the quiet neighborhood of Ventura, CA, Pacific Crest Hospice is a dedicated community that offers hospice care. With a compassionate and highly trained team attending to their needs 24/7, older adults receive top-notch care and support for a comfortable and safe lifestyle. The community strives to maintain dignity and independence so that older adults can live happily in their later years.

With collaboration with trusted medical providers, older adults keep peace of mind and live with less pain. The community helps older adults and their families come to terms with life-limiting conditions and provides them with more opportunities to create meaningful moments together. Start your end-of-life journey in the comforts of your home, accompanied by the community’s dedicated care.

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Buena Vista Hospice & Home Health

2545 W Hillcrest Dr Suite 130A, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320
Overview of Buena Vista Hospice & Home Health

Located in the thriving neighborhood of Thousand Oaks, CA, Buena Vista Hospice & Home Health is a dedicated community that offers hospice, palliative care, and home health care. With a wide range of care options, older adults receive the highest quality of care and assistance tailored to their needs and preferences. The community strives to understand older adults’ needs to provide them with better care and comfort.

The end-of-life journey is a difficult time for everyone involved, so the community goes above and beyond to help older adults and their families come to terms with it. Family members also receive bereavement support to help them cope with the loss of a loved one. Spend your later years comfortably with the community’s dedication to delivering the highest quality of care in the comforts of your homes.

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Smart Choice In-Home Care Assistance

7349 Milliken Ave Bid 140 Ste 115, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Overview of Smart Choice In-home Care Assistance

Receive top-notch care from Smart Choice In-home Care Assistance, a distinct community in Rancho Cucamonga, CA, that offers in-home care. With its dedication to improving older adults’ quality of life, the community provides a wide range of care options, including pre- and postoperative care, personalized care, and congestive heart failure care. Promoting a bright and nurturing environment, older adults retain their independence while receiving top-notch care for their needs.

The community also provides older adults with genuine companionship to ease their loneliness. There’s no need to hassle with meal planning and preparation, with carefully curated dining options prepared to satisfy dietary needs and preferences. Transportation services, medication reminders, and assistance with errands are also available for residents’ convenience. Make every moment of your golden years count, with the community’s dedicated care delivered in the safety of their homes.

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Overview of Good Heart Hospice and Palliative Care

Keep peace of mind in your later years with Good Heart Hospice and Palliative Care, a dependable community in Rancho Cucamonga, CA, that offers hospice care. Older adults receive the highest quality of care and support for their unique needs with a kind and highly trained team available around the clock. Promoting a nurturing and trusting environment, the community ensures older adults retain their independence and gain meaningful experiences.

With genuinely caring volunteers, the community strives to ease older adults’ loneliness. Nursing consultation, symptom management, and transportation services are also provided to meet older adults’ healthcare needs. For family members, relief services are also available to help them cope with the loss of a loved one. The community accepts Medicare and Medicaid, helping older adults and their families with financial challenges.

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Amalfi Hospice Care, Inc.

435 W Orange Show Ln Suite 201 & 202, San Bernardino, CA 92408
Overview of Amalfi Hospice Care, INC.

Begin your end-of-life journey with Amalfi Hospice Care, Inc., a dedicated community in San Bernardino, CA, that offers hospice care. With comprehensive care options, including nursing services, home health aide, and in-home therapy, older adults can rest assured of receiving the care they need. Medicare and Medicaid also cover the costs of hospice care, easing older adults’ financial burdens.

To help older adults and families come to terms with end-of-life care, the community also provides social services. Medications and medical supplies are also provided to meet older adults’ healthcare needs and ensure a worry-free lifestyle. The community is ideal for those looking to spend their later years in the comforts of their homes, especially with its dedicated care.

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Overview of Families Choice Home Care

Make every moment of your golden years count with Families Choice Home Care, a dedicated community in Upland, CA, that offers home care. Committed to improving older adults’ quality of life, the community provides 24-hour care, personal care, and respite care. A compassionate and highly trained team also promotes a nurturing and trusting environment to ensure older adults feel at ease and maintain their dignity.

Helping day-to-day activities and household responsibilities, the community provides older adults with more time to do the things they truly enjoy. To ensure older adults do not miss any of their appointments and remain socially engaged, transportation services and errand services are also provided. The community is ideal for those seeking assistance to live comfortably in their later years without leaving their comfort zones.

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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.

Public data 6 weighted categories Updated quarterly
Full methodology

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
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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
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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
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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
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Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

Includes Occupancy Rate Bed Options
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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

What government services provide money for senior housing?

Several government programs offer financial assistance for senior housing in various countries, focusing on the United States for a broad overview:

  • Medicaid: Medicaid is a state and federally funded program that can cover the costs of nursing home care for those who meet eligibility criteria, including income and asset limits. Some states also offer Medicaid waivers that help pay for home and community-based services to prevent or delay nursing home placement.
  • Medicare: Medicare, primarily a health insurance program for people aged 65 and over, does not cover long-term housing costs. However, it can cover short-term stays in a skilled nursing facility under specific conditions following a hospital stay.
  • Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program: This program provides housing for low-income seniors. It offers rental assistance and access to supportive services, such as cleaning, cooking, and transportation.
  • Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties: While not a direct subsidy, LIHTC encourages developers to create affordable housing. Seniors with low incomes can find reduced-rent apartments through this program.
  • State and Local Programs: Many states, counties, and cities offer their own programs to assist seniors with housing costs. These can include property tax relief programs, rental assistance programs, and programs that offer affordable senior housing options.
  • Veterans Affairs (VA): The VA offers several programs for veterans, including the Aid and Attendance benefit, which provides monthly payments to veterans who require the aid of another person, or are housebound, to help cover the cost of care in homes, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities.
  • Social Security: While Social Security primarily provides retirement income, for many seniors, these benefits are a crucial part of their budget, including housing costs.
How do you pick the homes you recommend?

Before recommending homes, we conduct a thorough evaluation on crucial factors that define a senior home such as the quality of care they provide, the reputation of the organization, and a comprehensive review of community testimonials as well. Every detail is assessed to assure that seniors are offered not just senior care options, but trustworthy homes where they can experience the care that they deserve.

Do you help families that need Medicaid?

Yes. Assisting families who need Medicaid is important to us as it plays a crucial role in offering financial support to seniors confronting economic challenges. We would like to keep essential healthcare services accessible to all community members, irrespective of one’s financial circumstances.

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We extend our services at no cost, ensuring that families and seniors can benefit from tailored assistance in their search for care and home options. Our ability to offer personalized guidance without charge to families and seniors is made possible through the support and funding from the communities with which we team up. 

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