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Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 1,430 assisted living communities in CA using CA Dept. of Social Services (CDSS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in CA
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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. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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.
Fountain Square of Lompoc
AL
MC
Lompoc
130
Facility 130
CA AVG 103
Rank #418 / 1,350
No
91
Facility 91
CA AVG 56
Rank #101 / 1,411
C-23
14
Facility 14
CA AVG 13
Rank #931 / 1,292
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,085 / 1,338
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,135 / 1,299
42.3%
Facility 42.3%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1,149 / 1,202
Tharon Lompoc, LLC-
Brittany House
AL
MC
Long Beach (Lakewood Village)
170
Facility 170
CA AVG 103
Rank #216 / 1,350
Yes
61
Facility 61
CA AVG 56
Rank #642 / 1,411
C-90
73
Facility 73
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,276 / 1,292
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,203 / 1,338
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,135 / 1,299
67.6%
Facility 67.6%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #773 / 1,202
Brittany Healthcare LLC-
Cherokee Retirement Home
AL
Stockton
15
Facility 15
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,005 / 1,350
No
23
Facility 23
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,203 / 1,411
C15
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #709 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,135 / 1,299
-Cherokee Retirement Home Inc-
Discovery Commons Whittier
AL
MC
Whittier
125
Facility 125
CA AVG 103
Rank #454 / 1,350
No
40
Facility 40
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,019 / 1,411
C23
17
Facility 17
CA AVG 13
Rank #991 / 1,292
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,128 / 1,338
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #777 / 1,299
63.2%
Facility 63.2%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #910 / 1,202
Whitter Ca Senior Housing, LLC And Integral Sr. Lvg Mg-
Regency Place Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
RC
Sacramento
61
Facility 61
CA AVG 103
Rank #845 / 1,350
Yes
44
Facility 44
CA AVG 56
Rank #972 / 1,411
C23
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 13
Rank #827 / 1,292
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,184 / 1,338
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #964 / 1,299
75.4%
Facility 75.4%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #603 / 1,202
Regency Place Acquisitions Opco, LLC And Northstar Sr.-
Mirabel Lodge
AL
MC
Forestville (Mirabel Park)
34
Facility 34
CA AVG 103
Rank #963 / 1,350
No
54
Facility 54
CA AVG 56
Rank #804 / 1,411
D-31
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 13
Rank #827 / 1,292
17
Facility 17
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,294 / 1,338
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,056 / 1,299
73.5%
Facility 73.5%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #637 / 1,202
Sonoma Model XPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms
Santa Maria Terrace
AL
MC
RC
Santa Maria
140
Facility 140
CA AVG 103
Rank #359 / 1,350
Yes
24
Facility 24
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,193 / 1,411
D44
32
Facility 32
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,182 / 1,292
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,254 / 1,338
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #777 / 1,299
68.6%
Facility 68.6%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #750 / 1,202
Oceano Senior Living, IncStudio / 1 Bed
Cogir of Cedar Creek
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
Madera
162
Facility 162
CA AVG 103
Rank #240 / 1,350
Yes
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,336 / 1,411
D45
20
Facility 20
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,049 / 1,292
21
Facility 21
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,314 / 1,338
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #777 / 1,299
59.9%
Facility 59.9%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #964 / 1,202
Gahc4 Madera Ca Trs Sub And Cogir Sl Cedar Creek LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Oakmont Gardens
AL
IL
Santa Rosa (Oakmont Village Association)
79
Facility 79
CA AVG 103
Rank #759 / 1,350
Yes
34
Facility 34
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,090 / 1,411
D37
15
Facility 15
CA AVG 13
Rank #958 / 1,292
24
Facility 24
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,323 / 1,338
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #964 / 1,299
62.0%
Facility 62.0%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #931 / 1,202
Ffi Oakmont Tenant LLC And Life Care Services LLC1 Bed / 2 Bed
Bonnevie Residence And Care
AL
RESC
San Jose (Bonita Park)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,036 / 1,350
No
80
Facility 80
CA AVG 56
Rank #288 / 1,411
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 #509 / 1,299
66.7%
Facility 66.7%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #785 / 1,202
Bonnevie LLC-

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Overview of Fountain Square of Lompoc

Fountain Square of Lompoc is an assisted living and memory care community in Lompoc, CA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Having both care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time and who could move between levels without leaving the community.

The community has 130 beds. A Walk Score of 91 places the area in the walker’s paradise band, where daily errands do not require a car, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Landscaped grounds include lush gardens, walking paths, and outdoor seating areas for time outside, and scheduled transportation is available for medical appointments, errands, and local outings.

Full service dining includes chef prepared meals with the flexibility to eat throughout the day. Rehabilitation services are available when therapy is part of a resident’s care needs. Respite care offers short term stays for a family caregiver who needs to travel or recover; Meshell Ramos serves as administrator, and Tharon Lompoc operates the community.

Contact Fountain Square of Lompoc

Brittany House

5401 E Centralia St, Long Beach, CA 90808
Overview of Brittany House

Brittany House is a luxury assisted living and memory care community in Long Beach. Opulence surrounds your environment with a family-like atmosphere, contributing to an inspiring and relaxing experience in the charming home. Residents are empowered to feel comfortable and secure in the warm and welcoming atmosphere it provides. The trusted assisted living for Alzheimer’s and dementia seniors will discover a retirement home to ensure that quality and care are given to each individual.

The Brittany House difference is found in the commitment of its management and caregivers to go above and beyond to surpass the holistic needs of its residents. From applications to daily senior living, families and their loved ones will experience a stress-free retirement period. Accommodations include a range of all-inclusive amenities and services– game nights and entertainment, life-enriching programs, restaurant-style dining, and specialized memory care activities.

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Overview of Cherokee Retirement Home

Maintain your independence as you age at Cherokee Retirement Home, a reliable senior living community in San Joaquin County, Stockton, CA, offering compassionate assisted living services. The community makes sure residents are always well-cared for with a team of caregivers available 24/7 to offer assistance with personal care, medication management, and more. Here, residents stay in spacious and comfortable accommodations designed to foster a home-like environment.

There are no dull moments with a plethora of fun activities, and events conducted by the community. Residents get the sustenance and nourishment they need for healthy living with delicious and nutritious home-cooked meals served daily. Here, residents are guaranteed to thrive with high-quality home health care services, an invigorating calendar of activities, and a friendly environment that fosters happiness and meaningful connections.

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Overview of Discovery Commons Whittier

Discovery Commons Whittier provides assisted living and memory care in Whittier, CA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident maintains a private apartment. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Having both care levels means a resident can move between them as needs grow without leaving the community.

The community has 125 beds and sits in a car-dependent setting, with a Walk Score of 40. Most errands require a car or a ride, and transportation is available for destinations that require one. George Gonzalez serves as administrator, and the community is operated by Whitter Ca Senior Housing and Integral Sr Lvg Mg.

Residents can use the salon, outdoor spaces, art and creative studio, bistro and café, wellness classes, and game and activities room for grooming, time outside, creative pursuits, refreshments, exercise, and recreation. Meals are served in a dining room, while rehabilitation services support therapy needs. Respite care provides a short-term stay for someone whose usual caregiver is traveling or recovering.

The Military Veterans Program may make the community a good fit for a veteran. SHINE® Memory Care may suit someone living with dementia who needs a secured, supervised setting.

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Overview of Regency Place Senior Living

Situated in Sacramento, Regency Place Senior Living Community is dedicated to supporting seniors in living their best life during retirement. They offer assisted living, memory care, respite care, and independent living options. Regency Place ensures a peaceful and fulfilling lifestyle for its residents and their community’s compassionate staff creates a nurturing and secure environment, promoting an enriching experience for all.
Senior residents can relish the comforts of home while staying active, maintaining a balanced diet, and enjoying a life filled with joy and contentment. In addition to providing excellent care services, Regency Place Senior Living Community offers a host of engaging activities and social opportunities. And with a focus on overall well-being and independence, seniors at Regency Place can savor their golden years surrounded by a caring and welcoming atmosphere that feels just like home.

Starting Price $4,000/Month

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Overview of Mirabel Lodge

Seek exceptional care in Mirable Lodge Senior Living Community, a distinct community in Forestville, CA, offering assisted living, memory care, hospice care, and respite care. With comprehensive care options, residents can rest assured of receiving personalized care tailored to their unique needs from a kind and highly trained team 24/7. The community also helps with housekeeping and other chores, so residents can feel at ease during their stay.

Residents are encouraged to live actively and maintain social connections with a thoughtfully curated calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs. Delicious and well-balanced meals are also served to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Medication management and incontinence care are also provided for residents’ convenience. Promoting a nurturing and welcoming environment, the community strives to help residents thrive in their golden years.

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Overview of Santa Maria Terrace

Operated by Oceano Senior Living, Inc. , Santa Maria Terrace is an assisted living, memory care, and respite care community on East Main Street in Santa Maria, California. Sanjuana Enriquez serves as the administrator. The community is about 1.5 miles from downtown Santa Maria in Santa Barbara County. It has been operating for 6 years.

The mid-rise community has 140 beds with studio and one-bedroom apartments. It currently operates at about 69% occupancy. The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 24, which is car-dependent. Most errands and outings require a vehicle.

Residents receive support with activities of daily living, along with dining, housekeeping, and transportation services. Fitness classes, recreational activities, scheduled outings, entertainment, and specialised programs are all part of daily life. The community also welcomes pets, so residents can move in with a companion animal.

State inspections have shown mixed results over time. A recent review found the community in full compliance with operational, safety, staffing, medical, and emergency preparedness requirements. Earlier complaint investigations identified concerns involving medication management, staffing, personal care, and cleanliness, which the community has since addressed. Families touring Santa Maria Terrace can ask how these areas are monitored as part of the community’s daily operations.

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Overview of Cogir of Cedar Creek

Settling in the quiet neighborhood of North Westberry Boulevard, Madera, CA, Cogir of Cedar Creek is an outstanding senior living community that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Choose from a wide range of well-built and spacious floor plans including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom cottages. With a dedicated and highly skilled team attending to unique needs and aspirations, seniors optimize their independence and gain more time to explore their interests.

The community fosters a vibrant and welcoming environment, paving the way for residents to interact with their surroundings and enjoy various learning opportunities. Indulge in delicious and nutritious meals catering to seniors’ dietary needs and tastes. With its homely spaces and serene community, Cogir of Cedar Creek doubles its efforts to provide seniors with a safe place to age gracefully.

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Overview of Oakmont Gardens

Beautifully surrounded by serene green spaces in Santa Rosa, CA, Oakmont Gardens is a blissful retreat that offers independent living and assisted living. The community has beautifully furnished and cozy one- and two-bedroom floor plans, ensuring residents’ comfort and safety. Residents also receive the highest quality of care with a kind and highly trained team attending to their needs 24/7.

A carefully curated calendar of exciting events and enriching programs is conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. Delicious and healthy meals are also served in multiple dining venues to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Medication management, incontinence care, and transportation services are also provided for residents’ convenience and safety. This pet-friendly community is great for those looking to spend their golden years happily.

$6,900/Month

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Overview of Bonnevie Residence and Care

Bonnevie Residence Care is a community dedicated to making each resident happy and comfortable in the cozy home. Bonnevie boasts a serene environment that gives off a home-like atmosphere. They boast a lifelong learning program that is committed to providing all-inclusive programs that satisfy the education, arts, and cultural activities of the community.

Bonnevie Residence and Care is essentially an assisted living community, but specifically known as a residential care home where its service is designed to enhance the quality of life for residents of each home. Bonnevie Residence and Care is a community that aims to enrich the lives of their residents; with comfort and security, allowing for a unique sense of individuality to be shared among their peers and residents. 

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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.