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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: 57/ 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: 104The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in California. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

Compare Assisted Living around California

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.

Harrison Villa of Mt. San Antonio Gardens
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Pomona
520
Facility 520
CA AVG 104
Rank #16 / 1644
No
45
Facility 45
CA AVG 57
Rank #1470 / 2087
94
Facility 94
CA AVG 81
Rank #185 / 1400
12
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #442 / 1386
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1159
33
Facility 33
CA AVG 13
Rank #92 / 1497
84.0% -Congregational Homes, IncorporatedStudio
Vi at La Jolla Village
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
San Diego (University City)
783
Facility 783
CA AVG 104
Rank #5 / 1644
No
88
Facility 88
CA AVG 57
Rank #218 / 2087
84
Facility 84
CA AVG 81
Rank #731 / 1400
29
17
Facility 17
CA AVG 13
Rank #1055 / 1386
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1159
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 13
Rank #159 / 1497
69.3% -Ccw La Jolla LLC, Cc La Jolla LLC, And Classic Res MgmtSuite / Penthouse / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Vi at Palo Alto
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Palo Alto
876
Facility 876
CA AVG 104
Rank #1 / 1644
No
80
Facility 80
CA AVG 57
Rank #416 / 2087
90
Facility 90
CA AVG 81
Rank #398 / 1400
20
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 13
Rank #845 / 1386
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1159
21
Facility 21
CA AVG 13
Rank #337 / 1497
73.1% -Cc Palo Alto LLC And Classic Res. Mgmt. Ltd. Partner1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
The Reutlinger Community
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Danville
120
Facility 120
CA AVG 104
Rank #560 / 1644
No
30
Facility 30
CA AVG 57
Rank #1715 / 2087
86
Facility 86
CA AVG 81
Rank #631 / 1400
22
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 13
Rank #884 / 1386
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #413 / 1159
26
Facility 26
CA AVG 13
Rank #217 / 1497
65.0% A+Reutlinger Community, The And Eskaton Properties IncStudio / 1 Bed
OakView Health Center
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Thousand Oaks (Mountclef Village)
63
Facility 63
CA AVG 104
Rank #1055 / 1644
No
20
Facility 20
CA AVG 57
Rank #1841 / 2087
89
Facility 89
CA AVG 81
Rank #461 / 1400
7
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #526 / 1386
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #599 / 1159
18
Facility 18
CA AVG 13
Rank #431 / 1497
79.4% A+Oakview Hc LLCPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms
Covenant Living at the Samarkand
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Santa Barbara (Samarkand)
379
Facility 379
CA AVG 104
Rank #31 / 1644
No
50
Facility 50
CA AVG 57
Rank #1343 / 2087
90
Facility 90
CA AVG 81
Rank #398 / 1400
6
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #210 / 1386
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #599 / 1159
33
Facility 33
CA AVG 13
Rank #92 / 1497
85.2% A+Covenant Living West-
Canterbury Woods
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Pacific Grove
190
Facility 190
CA AVG 104
Rank #180 / 1644
Yes
81
Facility 81
CA AVG 57
Rank #383 / 2087
91
Facility 91
CA AVG 81
Rank #355 / 1400
9
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #325 / 1386
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #413 / 1159
42
Facility 42
CA AVG 13
Rank #34 / 1497
72.6% A+Front Porch Communities And Services1 Bed / 2 Bed
Ridgeview Health Center
AL
MC
NH
SNF
San Diego (Scripps Ranch)
68
Facility 68
CA AVG 104
Rank #1011 / 1644
No
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 57
Rank #1941 / 2087
92
Facility 92
CA AVG 81
Rank #308 / 1400
17
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #325 / 1386
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1159
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #1111 / 1497
85.3% -Crestview Hc LLC-
The Terraces at San Joaquin Gardens a CCRC
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Fresno
652
Facility 652
CA AVG 104
Rank #9 / 1644
Yes
57
Facility 57
CA AVG 57
Rank #1155 / 2087
88
Facility 88
CA AVG 81
Rank #513 / 1400
4
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #526 / 1386
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #599 / 1159
32
Facility 32
CA AVG 13
Rank #108 / 1497
57.2% A+Humangood & Humangood Norcal & Humangood Fresno-
Webster House
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Palo Alto (Crescent Park)
54
Facility 54
CA AVG 104
Rank #1114 / 1644
Yes
90
Facility 90
CA AVG 57
Rank #171 / 2087
94
Facility 94
CA AVG 81
Rank #185 / 1400
7
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1386
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1159
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 13
Rank #615 / 1497
90.7% -Front Porch Communities And Services1 Bed / 2 Bed
O‘Connor Woods
AL
IL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Stockton (Sherwood Manor)
499
Facility 499
CA AVG 104
Rank #23 / 1644
Yes
22
Facility 22
CA AVG 57
Rank #1821 / 2087
94
Facility 94
CA AVG 81
Rank #185 / 1400
11
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #325 / 1386
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1159
34
Facility 34
CA AVG 13
Rank #82 / 1497
0-O'connor Woods HousingStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
University Retirement Community
AL
HC
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Davis (West Davis)
500
Facility 500
CA AVG 104
Rank #22 / 1644
No
54
Facility 54
CA AVG 57
Rank #1240 / 2087
91
Facility 91
CA AVG 81
Rank #355 / 1400
12
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #526 / 1386
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #413 / 1159
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 13
Rank #159 / 1497
0-Univer Retire Com At Davis/Pacific Retire Services1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
The Vineyards – California Armenian Home
AL
IL
MC
NH
RESC
SNF
Fresno (Roosevelt)
412
Facility 412
CA AVG 104
Rank #27 / 1644
Yes
24
Facility 24
CA AVG 57
Rank #1793 / 2087
91
Facility 91
CA AVG 81
Rank #355 / 1400
14
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #758 / 1386
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1159
41
Facility 41
CA AVG 13
Rank #38 / 1497
54.1% -California Home For The Aged IncStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Spring Lake Village
AL
NH
IL
MC
Santa Rosa (Melita)
679
Facility 679
CA AVG 104
Rank #8 / 1644
Yes
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 57
Rank #1921 / 2087
88
Facility 88
CA AVG 81
Rank #513 / 1400
13
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #651 / 1386
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #599 / 1159
39
Facility 39
CA AVG 13
Rank #45 / 1497
0A+Front Porch Communities And Services1 Bed / 2 Bed
Town & Country
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Santa Ana (East Memory Lane)
328
Facility 328
CA AVG 104
Rank #45 / 1644
Yes
67
Facility 67
CA AVG 57
Rank #829 / 2087
64
Facility 64
CA AVG 81
Rank #1247 / 1400
23
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 13
Rank #1235 / 1386
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 3
Rank #829 / 1159
50
Facility 50
CA AVG 13
Rank #22 / 1497
32.9% A+Christian And Missionary Alliance-
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Overview of European Christian Home IV

European Christian Home IV is a trusted community surrounded by local amenities in Flamingo Way, La Habra, CA, offering assisted living. The community is committed to improving residents’ well-being, helping them with their daily living activities and personal needs. Ease your worries and live life to the fullest amidst the community’s vibrant and welcoming environment.

Fun activities and enriching programs are conducted to keep residents’ active and socially connected. Proper nutrition is important for residents’ wellness in their later years, hence, the community carefully crafts meal plans tailored to their dietary needs and preferences. There’s no need to worry about healthcare needs with medication management, health services, respite care, and transportation arrangements provided. Live a joyous retirement with the community’s top-notch care and specially designed amenities.

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Atria Grand Oaks

2177 E Thousand Oaks Blvd, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
Overview of Atria Grand Oaks

Discover a vibrant senior lifestyle at the thoughtfully designed senior living community of Atria Grand Oaks, located just across the street from the Civic Arts Plaza in Thousand Oaks, CA. Atria Grand Oaks offers independent and assisted living as well as memory care options for seniors. With vibrant events, modern amenities, and a lush landscape, residents can enjoy the lifestyle they desire at Atria. From spacious apartments to tailored care plans, Atria Grand Oaks provides a supportive environment for seniors at every stage.

Atria Grand Oaks is dedicated to inspiring a healthy, engaging, and meaningful life for its residents. Residents may pursue their fitness goals while enjoying the lovely weather thanks to amenities, including a fitness center, heated swimming pool, and walking pathways.  Other amenities include a restaurant with table service, a cocktail lounge, a private dining room, and an outdoor grill for socializing and dining.  Atria Grand Oaks residents also enjoy access to recreational, cultural, and educational programs, guaranteeing a well-rounded senior living experience.

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Brookdale San Ramon

18888 Bollinger Canyon Rd, San Ramon, CA 94583
Overview of Brookdale San Ramon

Discover personalized care paired with a blend of city amenities and stunning views of nature at Brookdale San Ramon. Located in San Ramon, California, the community offers exceptional assisted living in spacious studios and one-bedroom apartments designed for residents’ comfort. With 24-hour support and assistance with daily living activities and household chores, residents live a convenient and independent lifestyle while receiving the right amount of care.

At Brookdale San Ramon, residents get to define their day every day and enjoy an engaging community with convenient amenities and a calendar of activities with something for everyone. The community offers restaurant-style dining with healthy, delicious meals that can be tailored based on residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Residents also enjoy access to various amenities, including a game room, an arts & crafts studio, a cafe, a theater, a courtyard, and beautifully landscaped grounds.

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Genesis Manor VI

6936 Amethyst Ave, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91701
Overview of Genesis Manor VI

Peacefully set in the quiet residential area of Amethyst Avenue, Alta Loma, CA, Genesis Manor VI is a vibrant community that offers assisted living, dementia care, home health, and hospice care. With a compassionate and well-trained team available 24/7, residents are guaranteed to receive the finest care and assistance for their unique needs. Medication administration, incontinence care, and housekeeping are handled by the community, providing residents with more time to focus on the things they want to do. The community is family-owned and operated, ensuring residents’ needs are prioritized for their well-being.

A jam-packed calendar of fun activities and engaging programs is conducted to promote belongingness and an active lifestyle. With a delightful dining option, residents enjoy mealtimes that satisfy their dietary needs and tastes. The community also helps residents optimize the available resources in retirement to ease their burdens, and assists veterans with obtaining their well-deserved benefits.

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Overview of Meadowbrook Village Christian

Serving its area for 15 years, Meadowbrook Village Christian is a 200-bed senior living community. Administrated by Mark Memmelaar, it takes Medicare and private pay, giving families coverage options. With an 84 percent occupancy rate, the community maintains active programming alongside residential services, creating an engaged living environment for occupants.

The facility offers 24-hour staffing support with robust daily nursing care averaging 7 hours 23 minutes per resident, meaning hands-on help happens daily. That level of staffing supports stable residents and those convalescing through the on-site rehabilitation services. The mix of staff includes registered nurses, nurse aides, and licensed practical nurses, so occupants can access layered care support all the time. Daily life centers around comprehensive dining and a wide array of amenities. The full-service dining facility offers extensive menu options and will deliver meals for those who want to eat in their rooms. Residents can use the indoor pool and fitness facility, enjoy activities like water aerobics and Bible study, join educational programs and outings, and relax in the library, community rooms, or hobby shop. Housekeeping, laundry, transportation, and beauty salon services round out the everyday support. The community sits in an area with some walkability, scoring 35, meaning nearby services are partially accessible on foot, but most trips require a car. The average stay length is about 93 days, indicating a mix of residents.

Conducted regularly are state inspections.

Families visiting can inquire about the Meadowbrook Village Christian’s approaches to ongoing compliance and operations.

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Overview of Knolls West Assisted Living

Operated by Knolls West Assisted Living LLC under parent company Knolls West Post Acute and administered by Terronsay Whaley, Knolls West Assisted Living is a 64-bed community in Victorville, California. The facility focuses on rehabilitation and short-term care. Families can pay through Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay to cover care costs.

Most stay an average of 61 days due to the community’s rehabilitation focus. Residents recovering from hospitalization, surgery, or acute illness can access on-site rehabilitation services. The facility maintains occupancy at about 90%, with stable operations and a steady census of short-term residents moving through the care cycle.

Residents receive an average of 4 hours and 1 minute of nursing care each day. Registered nurses provide 28 minutes of care daily. Nurse aides contribute 28 minutes, while LPN/LVN staff provide 1 hour and 14 minutes, and that level of hands-on support is best for post-acute rehabilitation residents who benefit from structured therapy and close monitoring during recovery.

The facility is located on Green Tree Boulevard in Victorville. The neighborhood’s Walk Score is 30, meaning some nearby services may be accessible on foot, although most trips require transportation. Knolls West Assisted Living has operated for 12 years, with established roots in the community and continuity in its rehabilitation programs.

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Overview of Ivy Garden Senior Condos

Ivy Garden Senior Condos offers assisted living and memory care services in an apartment-style setting. With the staff’s compassionate and kind approach, residents are encouraged to live a purposeful life every day and feel at home through their exceptional service and care. Ivy Garden is one of the most welcoming and inclusive senior living communities, which would be ideal for you or your loved one who seeks a safe home.

The lifestyle at Ivy Garden ensures that everyone stays active, which is why wellness programs help achieve holistic wellness. Community services and amenities include concierge services, arts and crafts, social activities, a full-service hair salon, and indoor and outdoor common areas.

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Overview of Blended Family Care Home

Blended Family Care is a residential care home for seniors nestled in Cupertino, where a balanced lifestyle of comfort and calmness is met with full support. The family-owned community Residents are given trusted care and respect in a quaint setting that helps them boost their independence and individuality. Families of residents can rest easy knowing that their loved ones are compassionately cared for in a home that heeds tranquility. 

Blended Family’s lifestyle is easy and worry-free. Residents can live a fulfilling everyday life through the community’s extensive services. Their amenities and services include laundry, transportation, healthy and home-cooked meals, social activities, and recreational activities.

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Overview of Westmont of San Jose

Boasting world-class service and hospitality, Westmont of San Jose is a premier senior living community in Milpitas, CA, offering three different care levels – independent living, assisted living, and memory care. One of the pride and joy of the community is their Live You Way™ and Adult 55+ that essentially provides unique care and service for residents. Residents here lead a maintenance-free and active lifestyle with no chores to worry about while enjoying personalized care and assistance from a hardworking care team.

Designed to foster lifelong learning, community involvement, and personal satisfaction, the community offers an extensive list of enrichment programs and a wide array of convenient amenities. These include a fitness center, indoor heated pool, private storage accommodation, and secured underground parking, among others. With access to concierge services, 24/7 team availability with on-site nurses, and post-surgery rehabilitation, residents are guaranteed to successfully age in place with all the support they need.

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Overview of Beverly Hills Loving Care

Operated by the Iranian Jewish Senior Center, Beverly Hills Loving Care is an assisted living and memory care community under administrator Lida Zarafshan. Found in Beverly Hills, California, the 176-bed community has served residents for 23 years, making it an established presence in the area. It’s in a walker’s paradise location with a Walk Score of 95, making neighborhood errands and nearby services easily accessible on foot.

As part of its residential care approach, the community supplies daily fresh, tailored meals. Residents benefit from support by licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants, letting them maintain independence with professional care available. Specialized programs, including a Living Experience program and advanced health care planning services, help personalize care to individual needs. Beverly Hills Loving Care’s long tenure in the community mirrors a stable operation with continuity in leadership and service delivery. The two care types, assisted living and memory care, allow the facility to cater to occupants at different stages of care needs. For families exploring memory care, its dedicated memory care program provides a structured environment.

Visiting families may want to inquire about how daily activities and programs are tailored to support cognitive and physical wellness for memory care residents and people receiving assisted living services.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

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

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about 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 1419 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.