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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. 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. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home. 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.
Kalynna Home
AL
Antioch
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,036 / 1,350
Yes
30
Facility 30
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,134 / 1,411
D-8
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #310 / 1,292
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #679 / 1,338
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #777 / 1,299
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #335 / 1,202
Ambassadors Of Health Management LLC-
Creston Village Assisted Living and Memory Care
AL
MC
RC
Paso Robles
130
Facility 130
CA AVG 103
Rank #418 / 1,350
Yes
20
Facility 20
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,232 / 1,411
D+40
31
Facility 31
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,174 / 1,292
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,225 / 1,338
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 13
Rank #120 / 1,299
81.5%
Facility 81.5%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #461 / 1,202
Welltower Pegasus Tenant LLC And Psl Associates LLC-
Yuba Sutter Care Home
AL
HOS
MC
PC
RESC
Yuba City
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,036 / 1,350
No
26
Facility 26
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,177 / 1,411
D-31
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 13
Rank #791 / 1,292
19
Facility 19
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,308 / 1,338
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #777 / 1,299
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1 / 1,202
Yuba Sutter Care Home IncPrivate Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
Chateau Jesadean
AL
HOS
MC
PC
RC
Fresno
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,036 / 1,350
No
37
Facility 37
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,052 / 1,411
D-11
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #310 / 1,292
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,241 / 1,338
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,135 / 1,299
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #335 / 1,202
Evergreen Life Care Homes IncPrivate Rooms
Laguna Palms I
AL
MC
Laguna Niguel
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,036 / 1,350
No
25
Facility 25
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,181 / 1,411
C+5
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #199 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
30
Facility 30
CA AVG 13
Rank #96 / 1,299
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #335 / 1,202
Residential Care Services, IncPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms
Grossmont Gardens Memory Care
AL
IL
NH
RC
SNF
La Mesa
64
Facility 64
CA AVG 103
Rank #833 / 1,350
No
83
Facility 83
CA AVG 56
Rank #228 / 1,411
B36
22
Facility 22
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,078 / 1,292
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #679 / 1,338
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,056 / 1,299
-Vista La Mesa Senior Living, Inc-
New West Haven II
AL
ADC
RC
Cameron Park
67
Facility 67
CA AVG 103
Rank #821 / 1,350
No
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,303 / 1,411
C37
20
Facility 20
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,049 / 1,292
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,128 / 1,338
21
Facility 21
CA AVG 13
Rank #297 / 1,299
43.3%
Facility 43.3%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1,145 / 1,202
Cameo Rcfe, Inc-
Fillmore Country Club
AL
MC
-
66
Facility 66
CA AVG 103
Rank #822 / 1,350
No
64
Facility 64
CA AVG 56
Rank #589 / 1,411
B-11
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #610 / 1,292
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,128 / 1,338
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 13
Rank #509 / 1,299
-Fillmore Country Club, LLC-
Mesaview Senior Assisted Living
AL
HOS
IL
MC
RC
-
30
Facility 30
CA AVG 103
Rank #980 / 1,350
No
89
Facility 89
CA AVG 56
Rank #129 / 1,411
B-29
22
Facility 22
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,078 / 1,292
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 3
Rank #943 / 1,338
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #651 / 1,299
-Mvsal, LLC-
The Gardens at Laguna Springs
AL
MC
Elk Grove
70
Facility 70
CA AVG 103
Rank #805 / 1,350
No
35
Facility 35
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,077 / 1,411
D+42
27
Facility 27
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,142 / 1,292
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,254 / 1,338
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #857 / 1,299
64.3%
Facility 64.3%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #885 / 1,202
Elk Grove Memory Care, LLCSuite

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 Kalynna Home

Kalynna is a small residential care home located in Antioch, CA, providing assisted living services to its elderly residents. This senior care home offers a warm, close-knit community where residents are cared for and given love and attention. Part of their assisted living services include 24/7 supervision and availability of assistance for daily living activities, medication management, and assistance for transportation coordination for medical appointments.

The residents of Kalynna are provided home cooked meals and snacks daily, to ensure they meet their nutritional needs. Also, Kalynna ensures that the residents feel comfortable and have enough time and energy living their life to the fullest. With their regularly scheduled activities that promote physical and mental wellness, and by taking care of household chores such as laundry and housekeeping, Kalynna provides a safe environment where their elderly residents can surely thrive.

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Overview of Creston Village Assisted Living and Memory Care

Creston Village Assisted Living and Memory Care offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Paso Robles, California. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while a resident lives in an apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Respite care offers a short stay for a resident whose usual caregiver needs time to travel or recover, so the community may be a good fit for a family seeking temporary support or for someone who needs supervised memory care.

The community has 130 beds. Paved walking paths provide an outdoor area for walks, and an on-site salon gives residents access to grooming services within the community.

Pets are allowed, so a resident may be able to bring a pet when moving in. Seasonal meals made with local ingredients are served year round in a restaurant-style dining room, and private event space is available for gatherings. Daily social activities are also available.

Adam Bramwell serves as the administrator. Creston Village Assisted Living and Memory Care is operated by Welltower Pegasus Tenant LLC and Psl Associates.

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Overview of Yuba Sutter Care Home

Nestled in California, Yuba Sutter Care Home is a compassionate community dedicated to delivering top-notch care. Offering a range of services including daily care, meal preparation, cleaning, and specialized care such as hospice, palliative care, and dementia care, this community ensures residents receive high-quality assistance. The accommodations are not only comfortable but also tailored to meet the unique needs of individuals.

Yuba Sutter Care Home thrives on creating a vibrant atmosphere with a close-knit community feel. With a 24-hour service, residents can enjoy engaging activities like movie nights, exercises, shopping trips, bingo, and more. The community not only focuses on providing excellent care but also emphasizes entertainment and transportation, making it an ideal choice for those seeking assisted living activities and a supportive residential environment in Yuba City, California.

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Overview of Chateau Jesadean

Overlooking the charming area of Fresno, CA, Chateau Jesadean is a peaceful haven for those looking to enjoy assisted living amidst an intimate setting. The community features a team of reliable caregivers trained to provide an array of care services, including memory care and assistance with daily activities. A physician, physical therapist, and other care professionals are also available to guarantee residents’ overall well-being.

Countless activities cater to residents’ unique capabilities and interests, allowing them to enjoy the things they love to do or discover new hobbies to indulge in. Mealtimes are enjoyable with delicious meals and snacks served daily for residents’ nourishment. With cozy accommodations and personalized care, residents here are bound to enjoy their well-deserved retirement years.

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Overview of Laguna Palms I

Conveniently situated near different churches in Kings Road, Laguna Niguel, CA, Laguna Palms I is a quaint community that offers assisted living. Committed to enhancing residents’ quality of life, the community delivers the utmost care and attention 24/7 for up to six residents. Spend your later years without worries with the community handling the housekeeping and other household responsibilities.

With its cozy setting, residents are encouraged to interact with their neighbors and do the things they love for leisure and wellness. Healthy and delicious meals are also served to satisfy cravings and dietary needs. The community is great for those looking for assistance in living their day-to-day activities while still having the independence to spend their day as they please.

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Overview of Grossmont Gardens Memory Care

Grossmont Gardens Memory Care is a La Mesa, California community offering memory care, assisted living, independent living, respite care, nursing home care, and skilled nursing. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone living with dementia, while assisted living helps with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while the resident keeps an apartment.

Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Skilled nursing and nursing home care provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while respite care offers a short stay when a resident’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The community has 64 beds, and its range of care levels may be a good fit for a resident whose needs grow over time and who could remain in the community as care changes. A Walk Score of 83 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

Natalie Carlborg serves as the administrator, and Vista La Mesa Senior Living operates the community.

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Overview of New West Haven II

New West Haven II offers assisted living, adult day care, and respite care in Cameron Park, California. Assisted living includes help with dressing and grooming, as well as medication coordination and monitoring, so residents can receive support with everyday routines.

Adult day care provides support during the daytime, while respite care offers a short-term stay when a person’s usual caregiver needs time away. Tania Langland serves as administrator, and Cameo Rcfe operates it; New West Haven’s Senior Shuttle Service provides transportation for health appointments. The range of services may suit a family whose needs vary between help with daily routines, daytime support, and temporary caregiver relief.

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Overview of Fillmore Country Club

Fillmore Country Club provides assisted living and memory care in Fillmore, California. Offering both care levels may suit someone who needs help with daily tasks now and may later need a supervised memory care setting. Assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing and medication while a resident maintains an apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

The community has 66 beds. Studio, one bedroom and two bedroom units are available, with the two bedroom layout offering an option for a couple moving together. The starting price is $3,560, but the confirmed pricing does not identify whether that figure applies to assisted living or memory care.

Restaurant style dining includes meals prepared on site, with diabetic, low salt and vegetarian options available. A beauty salon and outside patio give residents access to salon services and outdoor space on the property. Scheduled transportation to medical appointments and shopping provides rides for those destinations.

Short term stays, a dementia program, daily exercise classes, live entertainment, trips and outings give residents several organized activity options. There is plenty to do. A Walk Score of 64 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to complete some errands independently. Connie Smiley serves as the administrator.

Starting Price $3,560/Month

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Overview of Mesaview Senior Assisted Living

Mesaview Senior Assisted Living offers assisted living, hospice care, independent living, memory care, and respite care in La Mesa. Assisted living helps with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident keeps a private living space. Memory care provides a secured setting and supervision for someone living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. Independent living suits someone who wants private living with community services and no daily care, while respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Hospice care supports a resident receiving end-of-life care. The range of care types may suit someone whose needs change over time without requiring a move to another community. The community has 30 beds, making it a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know one another. Outdoor spaces include a garden, walking path, and covered indoor and outdoor patio dining area, giving residents designated places to spend time outside.

Transportation by private company car covers outings, doctor visits, resident pickup and dropoff, and concierge needs. A Walk Score of 89 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still reach nearby shops, services, or other errands independently. Genoveva Guerrero serves as the administrator, and Mvsal operates the community. Programs include Alzheimer’s care, dementia care, and enriching experiences.

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Overview of The Gardens at Laguna Springs

Offering assisted living and memory care services, The Gardens at Laguna Springs is a 70-bed community in Elk Grove, California, operated by Elk Grove Memory Care, LLC under the direction of Guadalupe Ramirez. Opened in late 2020, it currently serves 45 residents with the support of an on-site nursing team and dedicated staff committed to personalized care and safety.

With the Humantitude philosophy, the community provides a sensory-based approach that uses sight, touch, hearing, smell, and taste to strengthen communication with individuals experiencing cognitive changes. As a result, activities are tailored to each resident’s abilities and interests, encouraging meaningful engagement and enhancing daily life.

Suites are equipped with safety features that promote comfort and independence while receiving individualized assistance. In addition, the surrounding neighborhood has a Walk Score of 35, making transportation the most practical option for most errands. State inspections have also found the community to be in compliance with California residential care standards.

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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.