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Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 1,430 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. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
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.
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.
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.
European Christian Home III
AL
RC
Orange
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,036 / 1,350
No
65
Facility 65
CA AVG 56
Rank #571 / 1,411
D5
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #199 / 1,292
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #679 / 1,338
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #964 / 1,299
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1 / 1,202
Tlt Care Haven, LLCPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms
St Jude‘s Homes
AL
RESC
San Dimas
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,036 / 1,350
No
75
Facility 75
CA AVG 56
Rank #376 / 1,411
D-9
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #418 / 1,292
15
Facility 15
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,278 / 1,338
15
Facility 15
CA AVG 13
Rank #432 / 1,299
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1 / 1,202
Justino G BalintonaPrivate Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
Chianti Joy LLC
AL
RESC
Stockton (Valley Oak)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,036 / 1,350
No
43
Facility 43
CA AVG 56
Rank #981 / 1,411
D-7
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #310 / 1,292
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #679 / 1,338
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #651 / 1,299
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #335 / 1,202
Chianti Joy LLCPrivate / Shared Rooms
Valley Healthcare Center
AL
HOS
IL
NH
RC
SNF
San Bernardino
202
Facility 202
CA AVG 103
Rank #129 / 1,350
No
60
Facility 60
CA AVG 56
Rank #671 / 1,411
B----
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 13
Rank #509 / 1,299
92.9%
Facility 92.9%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #191 / 1,202
-Private / Semi-Private / 3 Bed Rooms
Lake Chabot Care Home
AL
Castro Valley
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,036 / 1,350
No
46
Facility 46
CA AVG 56
Rank #947 / 1,411
A+3-
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,224 / 1,299
33.3%
Facility 33.3%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1,177 / 1,202
Lake Chabot Care HomePrivate / Semi-Private Rooms
Aunt Dottie’s Place
AL
HOS
MC
PC
RESC
RC
Roseville (Stanford)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,036 / 1,350
No
73
Facility 73
CA AVG 56
Rank #424 / 1,411
A+4-
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
-
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1 / 1,202
-Private / Shared Rooms
Merrill Gardens at Rolling Hills Estates
AL
IL
MC
Rolling Hills Estates
150
Facility 150
CA AVG 103
Rank #292 / 1,350
Yes
74
Facility 74
CA AVG 56
Rank #397 / 1,411
B+21
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 13
Rank #859 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #857 / 1,299
66.0%
Facility 66.0%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #860 / 1,202
Gp Rolling Hills And Merrill Gardens Shi-III Mg DevStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Emerald Oaks Inc
AL
HC
HOS
MC
RESC
RC
Yuba City
116
Facility 116
CA AVG 103
Rank #523 / 1,350
No-A-30
14
Facility 14
CA AVG 13
Rank #931 / 1,292
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #840 / 1,338
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #857 / 1,299
45.7%
Facility 45.7%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1,127 / 1,202
Emerald Oaks Care, IncPrivate Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
Carlton Senior Living Sacramento
AL
IL
MC
RESC
Sacramento
99
Facility 99
CA AVG 103
Rank #625 / 1,350
Yes
72
Facility 72
CA AVG 56
Rank #445 / 1,411
A-17
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 13
Rank #791 / 1,292
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #679 / 1,338
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,056 / 1,299
-Carlton Crown Plaza/Sac LP And Carlton Sr. Lvg LLC-
Rose Arbor Village
AL
IL
MC
Sacramento
108
Facility 108
CA AVG 103
Rank #573 / 1,350
Yes
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,375 / 1,411
A+21
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #556 / 1,292
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #451 / 1,338
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,224 / 1,299
-Station III, LLC And Alta Senior Living, Inc-

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Overview of European Christian Home III

Peacefully set in the serene neighborhood of North Fireside Street, Orange, CA, European Christian Home III is an astounding community that provides assisted living. Top-notch care and assistance are provided by a compassionate and well-trained team 24/7. With its warm and friendly environment, residents are guaranteed to live their later years blissfully.

Elevate your retirement with a robust slate of engaging programs and fun activities tailored to your leisure and wellness. A carefully planned meals are provided for residents’ nutritional satisfaction and preferences. The community also offers respite care, medication management, health services, and transportation services to ensure residents’ comfort and safety. Experience a worry-free retirement, receiving the highest quality of life with the community’s genuine care and spacious amenities.

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Overview of St Jude‘s Homes

St Jude’s Homes offers assisted living and Residential Care in San Dimas, CA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication, giving residents support with routines that may otherwise be difficult to manage alone.

With six beds, the home may suit someone who prefers a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know each other. Private and semi-private rooms are available: a private room gives one resident personal space, while a semi-private room involves shared living. Occupancy is 100%, so no listed bed is currently unoccupied. A Walk Score of 75 places the area in the very walkable band, meaning most errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Justino Balintona serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Chianti Joy

Supporting residents in need of daily living assistance, Chianti Joy is a trusted community in Stockton, CA that provides assisted living services. The community assists residents with their personal care, medication management, and more while maintaining their dignity and independence. Residents are offered an array of private and shared rooms, allowing them to choose an accommodation that suits their budget and needs.

Fostering a healthy living experience, Chianti Joy provides delicious and healthy meals based on residents’ dietary requirements. A variety of stimulating and entertaining activities are also available, providing opportunities for enrichment and leisure. At Chianti Joy, residents enjoy a nurturing environment that promotes independence, freedom, and safety.

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Overview of Valley Healthcare Center

Conveniently located near trusted hospitals like Loma Linda University Medical Center and Community Hospital of San Bernardino in San Bernardino, CA, Valley Healthcare Center is an esteemed community that offers short-term and long-term care. Featuring 109 cozy and specially designed accommodations, the community ensures comfort and safety, especially with top-notch care and assistance tailored to residents’ special needs. Medicare is also accepted in the community, easing residents’ financial challenges.

With state-of-the-art amenities and innovative approaches, residents keep peace of mind and enjoy the highest quality of life. The community also offers continued care from home to ensure a worry-free recovery. Mealtimes are also something to look forward to, with delightful and healthy meals catering to residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Find the care you need with the community’s wide range of care and round-the-clock assistance.

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Overview of Lake Chabot Care Home

Conveniently located in the peaceful residential area of Barlow Drive, Castro Valley, CA, Lake Chabot Care Home is a dedicated community that offers elderly care. Here, residents retain their independence while receiving the highest quality of care and support for their special needs whenever needed. As one of A1 Health Care Inc.’s communities, the community takes pride in its proven experience of top-notch care, ensuring residents’ comfort and convenience.

Aside from their healthcare needs, the community strives to keep residents happy and active with a jam-packed calendar of fun activities and engaging programs tailored to their leisure and wellness. With delightful and nutritious meals, residents enjoy mealtimes that satisfy their dietary needs and preferences. The community is great for those who need assistance to spend their golden years with ease, especially with its committed care and welcoming setting.

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Overview of Aunt Dottie’s Place

Aunt Dottie’s Place is a non-medical residential care community in Roseville, CA, that offers assisted living, memory care, hospice, and respite care. The community’s home-like setting can accommodate up to six older adults, ensuring their comfort and safety. With three home-cooked meals daily, medication management, and housekeeping services, residents have a worry-free retirement. Through personalized care plans, the community strives to meet residents’ unique needs and help improve their quality of life.

Knitting, live performances, and stretching are just some of the activities that residents can participate in to enhance cognition and maintain holistic wellness. Residents can lounge and interact with friends in its beautiful courtyards, pool area, and well-maintained gardens. Set near bus stops, a school, grocery stores, and restaurants in Roseville, the community ensures residents have convenient access to their necessities and leisure. This residential care community has an intimate setting and exceptional standards of care, making it one of the best options for senior living in California.

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Overview of Merrill Gardens at Rolling Hills Estates

Step into the extraordinary senior living community of Merrill Gardens at Rolling Hills Estates set in the peaceful Silver Spur Road, Rolling Hills offering assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Live in comfort and style with a wide array of snug and sophisticated residences of Merrill Gardens at Rolling Hills Estates. A kind and dedicated team aims to deliver top-tier care and assistance around the clock for seniors to flourish and experience a meaningful retirement.

Enjoy fun activities and exciting programs for leisure and wellness. With its serene spaces and incredible amenities, Merrill Gardens at Rolling Hills Estates strives to provide a safe place for seniors to enjoy their golden years. With flexible mealtimes, residents delight with tasty and healthy meals catering to dietary needs and preferences. Merrill Gardens at Rolling Hills Estates is a haven for seniors to spend their golden years in comfort and luxury.

Starting Price $6,800/Month

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Overview of Emerald Oaks

Covering assisted living, memory care, home care, hospice care, residential care, and respite care, Emerald Oaks operates in Yuba City, CA. Assisted living means staff help with dressing, bathing, and medication. For someone whose wandering has become risky, memory care means supervision within a secured setting.

Home care is delivered wherever the person lives, while hospice care is about comfort at the end of life. Residential care gives ongoing support in a residential setting, and respite care steps in for a brief stay whenever a usual caregiver can’t be the one to handle things. A family hoping to find ongoing support and short-term respite with one provider will find both here.

The 116 beds come as either private or semi-private rooms, one person per private room and a shared room for anyone comfortable with a roommate. Physical, occupational, and speech therapy make up the rehabilitation services, and a beauty salon handles grooming on the premises.

Gurprit Bains has charge of administration, and Emerald Oaks Care, Inc. is the operating company. Transportation assistance is available and meals are served family-style.

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Overview of Carlton Senior Living Sacramento

Carlton Senior Living Sacramento offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and residential care in Sacramento, CA. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication.

Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision, and the range of care types may suit a resident whose support needs change over time without leaving the community. There are 99 beds here, with a starting price of $4,995 that gives families an initial cost figure when considering the available care options.

Kasie Wimmer serves as the administrator, and Carlton Crown Plaza/Sac LP and Carlton Sr Lvg operates the community. Pets are allowed, so residents may bring a pet with them. A Walk Score of 72 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still reach nearby services independently. Transportation is available for appointments and outings, while restaurant-style dining provides meals in a restaurant-style setting; fitness classes, live music, educational seminars, and rehabilitation services add structured activities and support within the community.

Starting Price $4,995/Month

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Overview of Rose Arbor Village

Rose Arbor Village offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Sacramento, CA. Independent living provides a private residence with community services and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication management.

Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone who may be at risk of wandering. Having all three care types in one community can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time, since moving to a different care level may not require leaving Rose Arbor Village.

The community has 108 beds. Its cottages, studios, and one and two bedroom apartments include options for single residents, couples, or someone who wants a larger living space.

Chef prepared, restaurant style dining gives residents meals served in a social dining setting, while the fitness center and wellness center support on site exercise and wellness activities. Walking paths and private patios provide outdoor areas, and the beauty and barber shop allows residents to receive grooming services within the community.

Pets are allowed, so residents may continue living with a pet. Respite care offers a short term stay for someone whose usual caregiver is traveling or recovering.

Greg Klick serves as the administrator. Rose Arbor Village is operated by Station III and Alta Senior Living.

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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: 103The 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 1430 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.