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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. 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. 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.
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.
Santa Barbara Memory Care
AL
MC
RC
Santa Barbara (Oak Park)
36
Facility 36
CA AVG 103
Rank #957 / 1,350
Yes
76
Facility 76
CA AVG 56
Rank #354 / 1,411
D-43
24
Facility 24
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,102 / 1,292
23
Facility 23
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,322 / 1,338
15
Facility 15
CA AVG 13
Rank #432 / 1,299
44.4%
Facility 44.4%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1,139 / 1,202
A+Pac Coast Inc., Pacifica Coast LP, And Santa Barbara Mgr1 Bed / 2 Bed
Sage Mountain Senior Living
AL
MC
RC
Newbury Park
145
Facility 145
CA AVG 103
Rank #332 / 1,350
Yes
14
Facility 14
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,287 / 1,411
D-85
53
Facility 53
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,258 / 1,292
31
Facility 31
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,332 / 1,338
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 13
Rank #701 / 1,299
70.3%
Facility 70.3%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #712 / 1,202
A+Sage Mountain Sr. Housing Partners And Agemark MgmtStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
A Loving Living Home Care
AL
HC
PC
RC
Vacaville
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,036 / 1,350
Yes
47
Facility 47
CA AVG 56
Rank #927 / 1,411
D+13
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #556 / 1,292
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #840 / 1,338
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 13
Rank #120 / 1,299
66.7%
Facility 66.7%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #785 / 1,202
A+Lovelyn G Hojilla-
Siebenthal Elder Care Home
AL
MC
RESC
Sacramento (Glen Ivy)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,036 / 1,350
Yes
19
Facility 19
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,240 / 1,411
D-30
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 13
Rank #827 / 1,292
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,225 / 1,338
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 13
Rank #472 / 1,299
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1 / 1,202
-Robert & Ermelinda SiebenthalPrivate / Semi-private Rooms
Ambassadors Care Home
AL
Antioch
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,036 / 1,350
Yes
72
Facility 72
CA AVG 56
Rank #445 / 1,411
D-13
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #709 / 1,292
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,085 / 1,338
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #651 / 1,299
66.7%
Facility 66.7%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #785 / 1,202
-Ambassadors Of Health Management LLCSuite
Paintbrush Assisted Living and Memory Support
AL
MC
Fresno (Westside)
110
Facility 110
CA AVG 103
Rank #551 / 1,350
No
50
Facility 50
CA AVG 56
Rank #879 / 1,411
D39
25
Facility 25
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,121 / 1,292
14
Facility 14
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,266 / 1,338
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 13
Rank #120 / 1,299
65.5%
Facility 65.5%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #874 / 1,202
-Paintbrush, LLC And Northstar Senior Living, IncStudio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
JCP Cottage Senior Care
AL
HOS
RESC
Victorville
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,036 / 1,350
No
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,336 / 1,411
D5
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #199 / 1,292
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #840 / 1,338
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 13
Rank #701 / 1,299
66.7%
Facility 66.7%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #785 / 1,202
-Jcp Senior Care LLCPrivate Rooms
Paramount House Senior Living
AL
MC
Vacaville
95
Facility 95
CA AVG 103
Rank #659 / 1,350
No
52
Facility 52
CA AVG 56
Rank #848 / 1,411
D56
36
Facility 36
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,201 / 1,292
17
Facility 17
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,294 / 1,338
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #651 / 1,299
84.2%
Facility 84.2%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #316 / 1,202
-Paramount House LLC And Northstar Senior Living IncStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Brookdale Chanate
AL
MC
Santa Rosa
140
Facility 140
CA AVG 103
Rank #359 / 1,350
Yes
41
Facility 41
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,009 / 1,411
D47
23
Facility 23
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,093 / 1,292
24
Facility 24
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,323 / 1,338
16
Facility 16
CA AVG 13
Rank #419 / 1,299
70.0%
Facility 70.0%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #722 / 1,202
-Bkd Arbors Of Santa Rosa LLCStudio / 1 Bed / Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
Kingston Bay Senior Living
AL
MC
RC
Fresno
128
Facility 128
CA AVG 103
Rank #437 / 1,350
No
17
Facility 17
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,264 / 1,411
D55
27
Facility 27
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,142 / 1,292
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,254 / 1,338
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 13
Rank #120 / 1,299
68.0%
Facility 68.0%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #768 / 1,202
-Fresno Sr. Housing Ptrs And Agemark Mgmt LLCPrivate / Shared Room

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 1,430 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Overview of Santa Barbara Memory Care

Santa Barbara Memory Care is an independent living, assisted living, and memory care home with an exquisite environment guaranteed to make residents feel welcome in their friendly atmosphere. The senior living community provides a life of amenities and services that create a comfortable and secure environment for residents. Whatever you seek, the community is ready to help and offer it. Santa Barbara Memory Care is an elegant community that ensures the trust and dedication of the staff to provide quality care and service – which families have recognized time and time again.

Santa Barbara Memory Care’s lifestyle is centered on the comfort and flexibility of its residents through residential assisted living amenities and services such as housekeeping, laundry, social events, recreational activities, fitness classes, medication management, and transportation.

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Overview of Sage Mountain Senior Living

Sage Mountain Senior Living provides assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Newbury Park, California. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps a private living space. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone who may be at risk of wandering.

Respite care provides a short stay when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. The range of care options may suit a resident whose needs could change, or a family seeking temporary support. There are 145 beds in the community.

Residents can choose among studios, one bedroom residences, and two bedroom residences. The two bedroom layout can work for a couple moving together or for someone who wants a companion.

Christian Castillo serves as administrator, while Sage Mountain Sr. Housing Partners and Agemark Mgmt operate the community. Pets are allowed, so residents can bring a pet to live with them.

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Overview of A Loving Living Home Care

Owned and operated by Lovelyn Hojilla, A Loving Living Home Care is a residential care community in Vacaville, California, offering assisted living, home care, palliative care, and respite care services. With six beds and six years of operation, the community provides a small-scale setting designed to support older adults in a more personal, home-like environment.

Care services address a variety of needs, including dementia and Alzheimer’s support, diabetes and arthritis management, fall prevention, post-surgical care, and assistance with daily activities such as bathing, toileting, and meal preparation. Private duty care, live-in care, and long-distance elder care coordination are also available for individuals who require additional support or whose families live farther away.

State records currently show no outstanding citations. Previous inspections identified concerns related to medication administration and the use of an unapproved structure and equipment. Those issues were corrected, and subsequent inspections found the community in compliance. Families considering care may wish to discuss current medication management practices with staff.

Housekeeping, transportation services, and shared dining and lounge spaces contribute to daily life within the home. The surrounding area offers moderate walkability, with a limited number of nearby destinations accessible on foot, while most errands require transportation. The community is currently operating below full occupancy, with space available for new residents.

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Overview of Siebenthal Elder Care Home

Receive the utmost care you deserve from Siebenthal Elder Care Home, a dedicated community in the quiet neighborhood of Sacramento, CA, offering assisted living and memory care. Residents enjoy a maintenance-free lifestyle with a kind and well-trained team helping with their personal needs and household responsibilities around the clock. Purposely designed and spacious accommodations in a cozy and nurturing environment are provided to optimize residents’ comfort and safety.

There’s no dull moment with a jam-packed calendar of fun activities and enriching programs that aim to keep residents active and socially engaged. Three delicious and healthy meals are served to accommodate residents’ dietary needs and preferences. The community can rest assured of taking their medication in time with its supervision. Here, residents enjoy the highest quality of life amidst the community’s clean setting.

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Overview of Ambassadors Care Home

Ambassador Care Home is a residential care facility for the elderly, located in Antioch, CA. This close-knit senior living community provides assisted living services to their residents, in the comfort of a warm, home-like environment. Their assisted living services ensure that residents receive the proper care they need, providing 24 hour supervision and availability of assistance, medication management, and assistance with regular daily activities such as bathing, toileting, and dressing up.

Ambassador Care Home takes pride in the quality of care they provide, being a small community, the staff to resident ratio creates opportunities for better care, and supervision. The residents are provided three meals on a daily basis, as well as snacks. And to ensure that residents stay physically active and healthy, activities and programs promoting physical and mental health are regularly scheduled, while the staff takes care of chores such as laundry and housekeeping.

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Overview of Paintbrush Assisted Living and Memory Support

Paintbrush Assisted Living and Memory Support open minds in the community, ensuring everyone is treated with respect and dignity in their warm and welcoming environment. The family-owned community includes a team of dedicated and compassionate professionals to deliver high-quality care. Paintbrush is an ideal place for an elderly who seeks to find an accepting and inviting community, with programs and services that celebrate each individual.

The upscale assisted living and memory care center offers various services; residents are guaranteed to get personalized care catered to their needs in an inviting community with refined hospitality. Community features are inclusive dining and a cafe, entertainment programs, individual care plans, and long-term care plans.

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Overview of Jcp Cottage Senior Care

JCP Cottage Assisted Living is a compassionate assisted living community in Victorville, CA, that focuses on personal care. Here, older adults can find a home away from home, especially with its private and spacious rooms. With 24-hour care, daily housekeeping, and three nutritious meals every day, residents are guaranteed a hassle-free living. The community also doubles its efforts to meet residents’ personal needs through personalized care plans and allows those with life-limiting conditions to receive the right support with their partnered hospice care providers.

Themed celebrations, recreational games, and fitness activities also provide residents with more opportunities to explore new interests and gain meaningful experiences. Wheelchair-accessible communal spaces and a naturally lit patio ensure relaxation and safety. The area is ideally set in a quiet residential area with easy access to bus stops and other local amenities, providing residents with easy access to their needs. With its passion for helping older adults live comfortably in their later years, this assisted living community is one of the best options for senior living in California.

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Overview of Paramount House Senior Living

Situated in Vacaville, CA, Emilia Assisted Living Home – Alexandria offers a safe setting for residents seeking to enjoy assisted living. Find comfort and peace of mind with a compassionate care team that offers 24/7 care and assistance with things like medication management and personal hygiene. Those living with memory loss maintain a dignified and rewarding life through specialized care and programs designed to maintain or improve their cognition.

From fun trips to thrilling social events, the community consistently conducts various activities to keep residents engaged and active. Residences are thoughtfully designed and come in various floor plans to match residents’ unique lifestyle needs. Here, everyone is offered the support they need to lead the life they want amidst a nurturing and peaceful environment.

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Overview of Brookdale Chanate

A classic senior living community settling in Chanate Road, Santa Rosa, CA, Brookdale Chanate provides assisted living and memory care. Relax in the variety of cozy and spacious floor plans including studio, one-bedroom, and shared apartments. With personalized 24-hour care and assistance from a kind and dedicated team of professionals, residents experience a stress-free and comfortable lifestyle. Brookdale Chanate promotes a bright and friendly environment, providing its residents with opportunities to discover new hobbies and hone their current interests.

Through its signature Clare Bridge Training, memory care residents enjoy a fulfilling and blissful life. Catering to its residents’ dietary needs and preferences, the community serves nutritious meals. With special attention given to memory care residents, the community prepares routine-based meal times to avoid confusion and foster familiarity. The community provides wonderful amenities such as a library, a beauty and barbershop, a porch, a fireside living room, a cafe, a courtyard and garden, a whirlpool, a piano, serene walking paths, and landscaped grounds for residents’ leisure and wellness.

$4,515/Month

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Kingston Bay Senior Living

6161 W Spruce Ave, Fresno, CA 93722
Overview of Kingston Bay Senior Living

Located in Fresno, CA, Kingston Bay is a beautiful community known for its modernized and holistic approach to senior living. Kingston Bay offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care services. This elegant community provides a unique combination of resort-like amenities combined with a tight-knit atmosphere, allowing residents to feel a sense of belonging and luxury.

Residents at Kingston Bay have access to top-of-the-line amenities such as restaurant-style dining, pristine outdoor spaces, a theatre room, a fitness center, as well as an on-site salon. At Kingston Bay, there is a focus on 4 key parts of an individual’s wellbeing. These focuses include social, spiritual, intellectual, and physical. By nurturing these four areas, Kingston Bay ensures that its residents continue to live fulfilling lives through personal growth.

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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.