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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. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over 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 A dash means we do not publish a grade for that facility: either its public record is too thin to be fair, or we hold nothing for it at all.
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.
Family Choice Senior Living
AL
RC
Anaheim
30
Facility 30
CA AVG 103
Rank #979 / 1,349
No
64
Facility 64
CA AVG 56
Rank #588 / 1,410
D17
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 13
Rank #756 / 1,292
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 3
Rank #943 / 1,338
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,134 / 1,298
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #335 / 1,200
Zh Fcsl LLC
The Inn on Villa Lane
AL
HOS
MC
NH
RESC
RC
SNF
Napa
86
Facility 86
CA AVG 103
Rank #712 / 1,349
No
61
Facility 61
CA AVG 56
Rank #641 / 1,410
B+31
15
Facility 15
CA AVG 13
Rank #958 / 1,292
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,085 / 1,338
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #961 / 1,298
89.5%
Facility 89.5%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #230 / 1,200
Chancellor Health Care Of California Xiv Inc, Et Al
Windrose Care Home
AL
HOS
MC
RESC
Santa Rosa
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,035 / 1,349
No
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,325 / 1,410
F10
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #498 / 1,292
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 3
Rank #943 / 1,338
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,056 / 1,298
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1 / 1,200
Ksem LLC
Maple House II
AL
MC
Santa Cruz (Yacht Harbor Manor)
40
Facility 40
CA AVG 103
Rank #936 / 1,349
No
74
Facility 74
CA AVG 56
Rank #396 / 1,410
A-5-
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #450 / 1,338
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,220 / 1,298
57.5%
Facility 57.5%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #991 / 1,200
Divine Senior Care Inc
Fair Oaks Estates Inc
AL
MC
Carmichael
121
Facility 121
CA AVG 103
Rank #476 / 1,349
No
36
Facility 36
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,066 / 1,410
C65
47
Facility 47
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,246 / 1,292
14
Facility 14
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,266 / 1,338
25
Facility 25
CA AVG 13
Rank #214 / 1,298
96.7%
Facility 96.7%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #156 / 1,200
Fair Oaks Estate Inc
Bonnevie Residence And Care
AL
RESC
San Jose (Bonita Park)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,035 / 1,349
No
80
Facility 80
CA AVG 56
Rank #287 / 1,410
D-15
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #418 / 1,292
15
Facility 15
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,278 / 1,338
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 13
Rank #508 / 1,298
66.7%
Facility 66.7%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #785 / 1,200
Bonnevie LLC
The Neighborhoods at Westhaven
AL
Orland
32
Facility 32
CA AVG 103
Rank #971 / 1,349
No
50
Facility 50
CA AVG 56
Rank #878 / 1,410
A2
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,220 / 1,298
65.6%
Facility 65.6%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #871 / 1,200
Westhaven Senior Living, A California Corporation
New Alamo Residence Home
AL
RESC
RC
Alamo
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,035 / 1,349
Yes
15
Facility 15
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,278 / 1,410
F10
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #418 / 1,292
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,085 / 1,338
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #774 / 1,298
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1 / 1,200
Samamesh LLC
Five Acres at Leisure Town North
AL
MC
RC
Vacaville
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,020 / 1,349
Yes-A-14
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #309 / 1,292
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #450 / 1,338
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #857 / 1,298
90.9%
Facility 90.9%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #210 / 1,200
Trinicare Inc
Country Crest Assisted Living
AL
IL
MC
RC
Oroville
95
Facility 95
CA AVG 103
Rank #658 / 1,349
Yes
80
Facility 80
CA AVG 56
Rank #287 / 1,410
B+28
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #709 / 1,292
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #840 / 1,338
14
Facility 14
CA AVG 13
Rank #451 / 1,298
61.1%
Facility 61.1%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #946 / 1,200
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Overview of The Inn on Villa Lane

The Inn on Villa Lane has only been open four years, but it’s already running near capacity. Ninety percent of its 86 beds are filled, 77 residents in total, which tells you something about local demand even before you look at anything else. It’s a nursing home in Napa, California, sitting at 3255 Villa Ln in a neighborhood that scores 61 on walkability. That’s moderately walkable: a few errands are doable on foot, the rest need a car.

Chancellor Health Care Of California XIV Inc runs the facility, and Dorla Licausi is the administrator on record. Respite care is available here too, which matters if a family needs a short-term stay covered rather than a permanent placement. Respite options are often the difference between a family reaching a breaking point and getting through a rough stretch.

On the regulatory side, state inspections at facilities like this one tend to center on medication management and staffing credentials, the same areas regulators look at across nursing homes generally, not something specific to this address.

What you’re left with is a young facility that’s already proven it can fill beds, staffed under named leadership, with respite care in its toolkit. For families in Napa weighing a nursing home with strong current occupancy and a straightforward operational picture, The Inn on Villa Lane gives a clear starting point.

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Windrose Care Home

1759 Windrose Ln, Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Overview of Windrose Care Home

Windrose Care Home is an all-inclusive residential care oasis for seniors and families seeking an intimate, family-like setting for their loved ones. With a highly trained and empathetic professional team, Windrose Care Home responds to residents’ needs with individualized programming, promoting well-being and enrichment in their daily lives. The care home offers a range of personal care services, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, housekeeping, and laundry.

Windrose Care Home redefines the meaning of exceptional senior care, with a compassionate team providing personalized services that nurture the mind, body, and soul. The care home’s mission is to ensure that residents have the most fulfilling, engaging, enjoyable, and caring experience to become the best version of themselves in their golden years and gracefully age with dignity and respect. Windrose Care Home provides care tailored to promote cognitive wellness and individualized care and attention based on residents’ needs, fostering a profound connection to seniors and embracing the Montessori approach to senior living.

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Overview of Fair Oaks Estates

Fair Oaks Estates is an assisted living and memory care community in Carmichael, CA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for older adults with dementia. The combination may be a good fit for a person with dementia who needs a secure setting or for a family seeking a short-term respite stay while a usual caregiver travels or recovers.

The community has 121 beds and offers private and shared studio apartments. Private studios provide an individual living space, while shared studios suit residents who live with a roommate. Medicaid is accepted, which gives families a potential payment option when a resident qualifies for the program. Fair Oaks Estates is administered by Parveen Saroay and operated by Fair Oaks Estate.

Care is available around the clock, with on-site rehabilitation services so therapy can take place within the community. Residents can use the on-site beauty salon, attend group outings, game nights, arts and crafts, music and entertainment, and exercise classes, or use transportation to medical and dental appointments. With a Walk Score of 36, the area is car-dependent, so most errands require a car or a ride, which matters for residents who no longer drive independently.

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Overview of The Meadows Assisted Living

Located on East Stockton Boulevard about 2 miles from downtown Elk Grove, California, The Meadows Assisted Living is an assisted living and memory care community. The apartment-style community has 160 beds and has served residents for 2 years. It currently has an occupancy rate of about 56%. The community is operated by Vop The Meadows LP and Milestone Retirement Communities, with Alyssa Sellers serving as the administrator.

Residents receive daily health checks, medication management, and assistance with activities of daily living. Memory care therapy programs are available for residents who need specialized support. Scheduled local transportation helps residents get to medical appointments and nearby errands. Residents can stay active, build routines, and connect with others through a calendar of classes, activities, and outings.

The community welcomes pets, so residents can keep a companion animal during their stay. The area has a Walk Score of 53, which means it’s moderately walkable. Some errands can be completed on foot, but other trips require driving.

State inspection reports describe the community as generally being in good condition, with proper safety equipment and adequate food supplies. One inspection identified a medication administration issue. Separate investigations into complaints involving hygiene, eviction, and quality of care found no evidence to support those claims.

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Overview of Mainplace Senior Living

Mainplace Senior Living offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Orange, CA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps an apartment, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Respite care offers a short stay for a family whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. The combination of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time.

The community has 153 beds, giving families a clear sense of its overall size without suggesting a particular level of daily interaction. Gardens and courtyards with walking paths provide outdoor space, while an onsite salon offers hair and personal grooming services without requiring an outside appointment.

Chef prepared meals are provided, and transportation for appointments is available. A Walk Score of 69 places the area in the somewhat walkable range, meaning some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach select nearby destinations independently.

Medicaid is accepted, which can help a family consider public coverage when personal savings may not cover a long stay. Rhonwinn Hipolito serves as administrator, Orange Senior Living operates the community, and pets are allowed.

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Overview of Aqua Ridge of Montclair

Aqua Ridge of Montclair offers assisted living, hospice care, memory care, and respite care in Montclair, CA. Assisted living includes help with dressing, bathing, and medication management while a resident lives in an apartment; memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Hospice care focuses on comfort, while respite care provides a short term stay when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The range of care options may suit a family whose needs could change over time or whose primary caregiver needs temporary support. Aqua Ridge of Montclair has 150 beds. Assisted living offers studios, studio deluxe apartments, and one bedroom apartments, while memory care has studio apartments, giving residents different layouts within those care areas.

Chef prepared meals follow menus approved by a dietician and are served in an intimate dining room with a full bistro and coffee bar. Some specialty diets are available for residents with specific dietary needs. Beauty and barber services, along with a salon and spa, allow residents to take care of personal grooming on site.

A Walk Score of 58 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, where some errands can be done on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to manage some nearby errands independently. Monique Del Junco serves as the administrator, and Alta Vista Health Care and Chendu Holding operate the community.

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Overview of Family Choice Senior Living

Family Choice Senior Living offers assisted living and respite care in Anaheim, California. Assisted living includes help with dressing, bathing, and medication while the resident keeps a room in the community. Respite care provides a short stay for a family whose usual caregiver needs temporary coverage while traveling or recovering.

There are 30 beds here. The smaller size gives staff and residents the chance to get to know each other. Room choices include private and companion rooms, with a private room offering one living space and a companion room allowing someone to share with another resident.

The starting price is $3,400. The confirmed pricing information does not identify which care level that figure covers, so families will need to clarify what is included when discussing costs.

Daily activities support mental, physical, and social health and wellness, giving residents structured opportunities in each area. Freshly cooked meals are served daily, and transportation coordination is available for residents who need help arranging rides. A doctor is on staff, while rehabilitation services are available when that support is needed.

A Walk Score of 64 places the area in the somewhat walkable band. Some errands can be done on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to manage certain nearby errands independently. Pamela Junge serves as administrator, and Zh Fcsl operates the community.

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Overview of Maple House II

Perfectly set near convenient local amenities in Brommer Street, Santa Cruz, CA, Maple House II is a dedicated community that provides assisted living. Residents are well cared for with 24-hour care and support from a highly-trained team that is committed to meeting their needs and preferences. The community works closely with the residents to provide personalized care to retain their independence.

For those with dementia, the community provides specialized care to enhance their cognition and ease their stresses. Grocery runs, medication reminders, and daily living activities are not problems with the community helping residents as they require. Here, delectable and healthy meals are served to satisfy dietary needs and tastes. The community strives to provide a comfortable and safe environment where residents thrive and live their lives to the fullest.

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Overview of Siebenthal Elder Care Home

Experience the finest care and comfort with the unique senior living community of Siebenthal Care Home in Hunts Run Way, Sacramento, CA, providing assisted living and memory care. The community handles the maintenance and other household responsibilities for seniors to enjoy a maintenance-free retirement. Let go of your woes with a team of compassionate and highly trained professionals attending to your daily living activities and personal needs.

Cherish every moment of your best years with stimulating activities and enriching events. Residences are also fully furnished for residents’ convenience. Here, residents’ tastes and dietary needs are prioritized to ensure a delightful dining experience. Siebenthal Care Home is committed to enhancing seniors’ quality of life with exceptional services and incredible amenities.

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Overview of Better Living and Care III

Better Living and Care III provides assisted living, nursing care, and residential care in Los Angeles, CA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication, while nursing care provides nursing support for residents who need it. Residential care is also available within the community.

There are six beds, creating a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know each other. It may be a good fit for someone who prefers a smaller community. A Walk Score of 92 / 100 places the area in the walker’s paradise band, meaning daily errands do not require a car and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Lucien Ezros serves as the administrator, and Better Living & Care Homes operates the 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: 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 1435 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.