Best Assisted Living in California

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 2,614 assisted living communities in CA using CA Dept. of Social Services (CDSS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in CA
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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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our 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. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
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.
A complaint visit is an unannounced on-site visit by California's Community Care Licensing Division to investigate a complaint about the community, filed by a resident, a family member, staff or anyone else. A visit means a complaint was looked into, not that it was proven: the state may find it substantiated, inconclusive or unfounded. Fewer visits is better.
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.
The Magnolia of Millbrae
AL
RC
Millbrae
180
Facility 180
CA AVG 74
Rank #186 / 2,023
A+Yes
89
Facility 89
CA AVG 56
Rank #130 / 1,409
9
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 6
Rank #536 / 1,965
27
Facility 27
CA AVG 11
Rank #196 / 1,980
76.1%
Facility 76.1%
CA AVG 76.5%
Rank #998 / 1,829
A+Magnolia Of Millbrae, Inc1 Bed / 2 Bed
San Francisco Towers
AL
IL
MC
San Francisco (Cathedral Hill)
350
Facility 350
CA AVG 74
Rank #36 / 2,023
A+Yes
99
Facility 99
CA AVG 56
Rank #1 / 1,409
13
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 6
Rank #1,125 / 1,965
29
Facility 29
CA AVG 11
Rank #174 / 1,980
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 76.5%
Rank #1 / 1,829
-Front Porch Communities And Services1 Bed / 2 Bed
Foothills Residential Care
AL
HOS
RESC
San Luis Obispo
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 74
Rank #1,133 / 2,023
A+No
75
Facility 75
CA AVG 56
Rank #376 / 1,409
4
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 6
Rank #1 / 1,965
19
Facility 19
CA AVG 11
Rank #437 / 1,980
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 76.5%
Rank #1 / 1,829
A+Jane QuinesPrivate Rooms
The Watermark at Napa Valley
AL
IL
MC
Napa
240
Facility 240
CA AVG 74
Rank #90 / 2,023
A+No
51
Facility 51
CA AVG 56
Rank #861 / 1,409
9
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 6
Rank #745 / 1,965
29
Facility 29
CA AVG 11
Rank #131 / 1,980
77.5%
Facility 77.5%
CA AVG 76.5%
Rank #952 / 1,829
A+4055 Solano Ave Opco LLC And Atsc II LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Reata Glen
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Mission Viejo
840
Facility 840
CA AVG 74
Rank #3 / 2,023
A+No
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,395 / 1,409
10
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 6
Rank #1 / 1,965
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 11
Rank #663 / 1,980
80.6%
Facility 80.6%
CA AVG 76.5%
Rank #890 / 1,829
B-Reat Glen Orange County Ccrc1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
Inspirations Home Care IV
AL
HC
MC
Corona
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 74
Rank #1,133 / 2,023
A+No
37
Facility 37
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,050 / 1,409
4
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 6
Rank #1 / 1,965
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 11
Rank #174 / 1,980
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 76.5%
Rank #1 / 1,829
A+Inspirations Home Care IV LLCPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms
Providence Place
AL
MC
RC
San Francisco (Lower Pacific Heights)
34
Facility 34
CA AVG 74
Rank #1,008 / 2,023
A-No
95
Facility 95
CA AVG 56
Rank #43 / 1,409
7
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 6
Rank #915 / 1,965
26
Facility 26
CA AVG 11
Rank #225 / 1,980
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 76.5%
Rank #1 / 1,829
C+Knop, Roman & Knop, GalinaStudio / Semi-Private Rooms
The Glen at Scripps Ranch
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
NH
SNF
San Diego (Scripps Ranch)
684
Facility 684
CA AVG 74
Rank #7 / 2,023
A+No
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,334 / 1,409
5
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 6
Rank #536 / 1,965
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 11
Rank #663 / 1,980
81.3%
Facility 81.3%
CA AVG 76.5%
Rank #872 / 1,829
A+Glen At Scripps Ranch Ccrc LLC1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
Sunny Rose Senior Living
AL
MC
Menifee (Sun City)
116
Facility 116
CA AVG 74
Rank #544 / 2,023
A+Yes
60
Facility 60
CA AVG 56
Rank #671 / 1,409
4
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 6
Rank #536 / 1,965
14
Facility 14
CA AVG 11
Rank #582 / 1,980
76.7%
Facility 76.7%
CA AVG 76.5%
Rank #976 / 1,829
A+Menifee Assisted Living LLC Dba Sunny Rose Sr. LvngSemi-Private Rooms
Valley Comfort
AL
HOS
MC
RC
Modesto
92
Facility 92
CA AVG 74
Rank #706 / 2,023
A+No
53
Facility 53
CA AVG 56
Rank #833 / 1,409
8
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 6
Rank #536 / 1,965
27
Facility 27
CA AVG 11
Rank #196 / 1,980
68.5%
Facility 68.5%
CA AVG 76.5%
Rank #1,190 / 1,829
A+Glenda And Dale GaitherStudio / Semi-Private Rooms

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other CA assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 2,614 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Overview of The Magnolia of Millbrae

The Magnolia of Millbrae offers assisted living and respite care in Millbrae, California. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps their own living space. Respite care provides a short stay for a family whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover, so the combination may suit someone who needs everyday support or a family caregiver who needs a temporary care arrangement.

The community has 180 beds, making it a larger setting with more residents, staff, and usually more programming. One bedroom and two bedroom residences are available. The two bedroom layout may work for a couple moving together or for someone who wants a companion. A Walk Score of 89 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Pets are allowed, and Lola Borrego serves as the administrator.

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Overview of San Francisco Towers

San Francisco Towers offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in San Francisco’s Cathedral Hill neighborhood. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps an apartment; Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care; and memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Multiple care levels can suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move to another community.

San Francisco Towers has 350 beds, with more residents and staff, and generally more programming, than a smaller community. Occupancy is 100%, meaning every available bed is occupied. Mark Nitsche serves as administrator, and Front Porch Communities And Services operates the community.

A Walk Score of 99 out of 100 places the area in a walker’s paradise, where daily errands do not require a car. A resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Pets are allowed, so a resident can bring a pet to the community.

$5,631/Month Info Pricing updated on October 12th, 2026

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Foothills Residential Care

696 Foothill Blvd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
Overview of Foothills Residential Care

Foothills Residential Care provides assisted living, hospice care, and residential care in San Luis Obispo, CA. Assisted living supports residents with daily tasks, hospice care serves residents with end-of-life needs, and residential care provides a home setting with personalized care. The six-bed setting may suit someone who prefers a smaller, more intimate community.

Housing consists of private rooms, so each resident has an individual room. The home also offers a hospice waiver program, with Jane Quines serving as the administrator. A Walk Score of 75 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may still reach nearby shops and services independently.

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Overview of The Watermark at Napa Valley

The Watermark at Napa Valley stands as an exquisite oasis of luxurious senior living amidst the renowned beauty of Napa, California. This esteemed community offers a spectrum of upscale living options, including independent living, assisted living, and memory care, ensuring a tailored approach to meet the diverse needs of residents.

The team of caregivers and staff fosters an environment where residents flourish through personalized care and a rich array of cultural, wellness, and social programs. From wine tastings to educational seminars and artistic pursuits, residents indulge in experiences that nurture the mind, body, and spirit, fostering connections and a sense of camaraderie.

$4,745/Month Info Pricing updated on March 6th, 2026

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Reata Glen

2 Las Estrellas Loop, Mission Viejo, CA 92694
Overview of Reata Glen

Reata Glen is a continuing care retirement community in Mission Viejo, California, offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing home care, and skilled nursing. Independent living gives residents private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with everyday tasks such as dressing, bathing, and taking medication without requiring a resident to leave their apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and nursing home and skilled nursing care provide licensed nursing on site around the clock.

Several care levels share one community. That may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since moving to another level can happen without leaving Reata Glen. With 840 beds, the community accommodates more residents, staff, and usually more programming than a small home, while one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and three-bedroom layouts give couples or residents who want a companion room to live together. Kelly Conk serves as administrator, and Reat Glen Orange County Ccrc operates the community.

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Overview of Inspirations Home Care IV

Combining memory care with home care and assisted living, Inspirations Home Care IV functions in Corona, CA. Home care is the service that goes to an individual’s residence. Within the residence, assisted living positions staff alongside residents for bathing, dressing, and medication.

Memory care steps in when wandering poses a potential risk, keeping the setting secured while staff supervise. The residence, with six beds, suits someone preferring to reside in a small home. Every room is either private or semi-private, based on the resident’s preference for a room alone or a shared one.

The majority of errands from this location require driving, as the Walk Score of 37 is car-dependent. Romulo Garcia serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Providence Place

Providence Place provides assisted living, memory care, and respite care in San Francisco, California. Assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident keeps a private living space. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Respite care offers a short stay when a family caregiver needs time to travel or recover.

The combination may be a good fit for a resident whose care needs could grow over time or a family seeking a short-term care arrangement. Providence Place has 34 beds, and all are currently occupied. Studio and semi-private rooms are available, with a studio providing one private living space and a semi-private room accommodating a resident who shares the room with another person.

The community is in the Lower Pacific Heights neighborhood and has a Walk Score of 95 out of 100, considered a walker’s paradise where daily errands do not require a car. A resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Its dementia care program supports residents receiving memory care, while respite day care gives a family caregiver a daytime care option. Galina Knop serves as the administrator.

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Overview of The Glen at Scripps Ranch

Embrace a luxurious lifestyle in the hotel-style senior living community of The Glen at Scripps Ranch in San Diego, CA. The community strives to provide residents with a vacation-style living experience through its elegant accommodations, attractive amenities, and all-encompassing assisted living, memory care, and long-term care services. Residents can choose from an array of well-designed one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and three-bedroom layouts with convenient access to mainservices, such as telehealth services, physical, occupational, and speech therapies, and a vaccine clinic.

The community also takes care of residents’ apartment maintenance and other chores so they can enjoy more of the things they love to do. With a dedication to maintaining residents’ wellness and overall well-being, the community provides residents with plenty of fulfilling activities, fitness classes, and health lectures. Residents’ cravings and nutritional needs are always met with satisfaction with fresh, made-to-order meals, making their living experience more enjoyable and convenient.

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Overview of Sunny Rose Senior Living

Sunny Rose Senior Living provides assisted living and memory care in Menifee’s Sun City neighborhood. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps a private living space. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

These care levels may make the community a good fit for a resident living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia who needs supervised care. The community has 116 beds, and its 77% occupancy means not all beds were occupied at the measured point. Semi-private rooms are shared accommodations for residents who are comfortable living with a roommate, while a Walk Score of 60 out of 100 makes the area somewhat walkable, so some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach select nearby destinations independently. Pets are allowed, and Nancy Anguiano serves as the administrator.

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Valley Comfort

2809 Lou Ann Dr, Modesto, CA 95350
Overview of Valley Comfort

Owned by Glenda and Dale Gaither, Valley Comfort is an assisted living and memory care community in Modesto, California, in Stanislaus County. Nick Gaither serves as the administrator. The single-story community has 92 beds, offers studio and semi-private rooms, and has been serving residents for 27 years. It includes 44 assisted living beds and 48 secured memory care beds. Families can choose between traditional assisted living and a dedicated memory care setting in the same community. Valley Comfort also provides hospice care and respite care.

Residents receive support from caregivers who are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Daily housekeeping and personal laundry services are included, so residents have more time enjoying daily life. Three meals and snacks are served each day. Residents can also enjoy live entertainment, social and recreational activities, and exercise programs that help them stay active and engaged. Beauty services and transportation are also available.

The community has a current occupancy rate of about 69%, with 63 of its 92 beds occupied. The area has a Walk Score of 53, which is moderately walkable. Some errands can be completed on foot, but other trips require a short drive.

State inspections have found Valley Comfort meeting California’s health and safety standards in areas such as medication management and fire safety. A complaint investigation also ended without any substantiated findings. Together, these results point to a community with a consistent regulatory record.

Families considering Valley Comfort may ask how the assisted living and memory care neighborhoods work together because both are located within the same 92-bed community.

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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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Assisted Living in California at a glance

Avg Monthly Cost: $7,797The average monthly cost across facilities in California. Reflects published or estimated base rates and can vary with care level, room type, and amenities. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: $5,600
Avg Walk Score: 56/ 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: 74The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in California. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in California

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in California?

Assisted living in California supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in California?

Assisted living in California is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does California Medicaid cover assisted living?

California Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including California) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is assisted living?

Assisted living combines private or semi-private apartments with help on activities of daily living (meals, bathing, dressing, medication management) and a social calendar — for residents who need some support but do not need 24/7 medical care.

How many assisted living facilities are listed on this page?

This page features 2614 assisted living facilities in California. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right assisted living facility 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 assisted living facilities 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.