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Best Assisted Living in California

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 1,432 assisted living communities in California using California Department of Social Services (CDSS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in CA
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Avg Monthly Cost: $7,797The average monthly cost across facilities in California. Reflects published or estimated base rates and can vary with care level, room type, and amenities. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: $5,600
Avg Walk Score: 57/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in California. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 103The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in California. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.

OakView Health Center
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Thousand Oaks (Mountclef Village)
63
Facility 63
CA AVG 103
Rank #1063 / 1657
No
20
Facility 20
CA AVG 57
Rank #1846 / 2092
89
Facility 89
CA AVG 81
Rank #461 / 1401
7
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #529 / 1397
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #600 / 1164
18
Facility 18
CA AVG 13
Rank #428 / 1487
79.4%
Facility 79.4%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #608 / 1368
A+Oakview Hc LLCPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms
The Reutlinger Community
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Danville
120
Facility 120
CA AVG 103
Rank #561 / 1657
No
30
Facility 30
CA AVG 57
Rank #1720 / 2092
86
Facility 86
CA AVG 81
Rank #630 / 1401
22
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 13
Rank #889 / 1397
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #413 / 1164
26
Facility 26
CA AVG 13
Rank #205 / 1487
65.0%
Facility 65.0%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #1008 / 1368
A+Reutlinger Community, The And Eskaton Properties IncStudio / 1 Bed
Spring Lake Village
AL
NH
IL
MC
Santa Rosa (Melita)
679
Facility 679
CA AVG 103
Rank #8 / 1657
No
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 57
Rank #1926 / 2092
88
Facility 88
CA AVG 81
Rank #513 / 1401
13
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #654 / 1397
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #600 / 1164
39
Facility 39
CA AVG 13
Rank #45 / 1487
-A+Front Porch Communities And Services1 Bed / 2 Bed
Canterbury Woods
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Pacific Grove
190
Facility 190
CA AVG 103
Rank #179 / 1657
No
81
Facility 81
CA AVG 57
Rank #384 / 2092
91
Facility 91
CA AVG 81
Rank #355 / 1401
9
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #324 / 1397
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #413 / 1164
42
Facility 42
CA AVG 13
Rank #34 / 1487
72.6%
Facility 72.6%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #786 / 1368
A+Front Porch Communities And Services1 Bed / 2 Bed
San Francisco Towers
AL
NH
IL
MC
San Francisco (Cathedral Hill)
350
Facility 350
CA AVG 103
Rank #36 / 1657
No
99
Facility 99
CA AVG 57
Rank #2 / 2092
93
Facility 93
CA AVG 81
Rank #242 / 1401
9
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #592 / 1397
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1164
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 13
Rank #158 / 1487
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #1 / 1368
-Front Porch Communities And Services1 Bed / 2 Bed
Harrison Villa of Mt. San Antonio Gardens
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Pomona
520
Facility 520
CA AVG 103
Rank #16 / 1657
No
45
Facility 45
CA AVG 57
Rank #1474 / 2092
94
Facility 94
CA AVG 81
Rank #185 / 1401
12
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #441 / 1397
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1164
33
Facility 33
CA AVG 13
Rank #91 / 1487
75.4%
Facility 75.4%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #719 / 1368
-Congregational Homes, IncorporatedStudio
O‘Connor Woods
AL
IL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Stockton (Sherwood Manor)
499
Facility 499
CA AVG 103
Rank #23 / 1657
Yes
22
Facility 22
CA AVG 57
Rank #1826 / 2092
94
Facility 94
CA AVG 81
Rank #185 / 1401
11
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #324 / 1397
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1164
34
Facility 34
CA AVG 13
Rank #81 / 1487
73.4%
Facility 73.4%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #761 / 1368
-O'connor Woods HousingStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Vi at La Jolla Village
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
San Diego (University City)
783
Facility 783
CA AVG 103
Rank #5 / 1657
No
88
Facility 88
CA AVG 57
Rank #218 / 2092
84
Facility 84
CA AVG 81
Rank #731 / 1401
29
17
Facility 17
CA AVG 13
Rank #1061 / 1397
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1164
27
Facility 27
CA AVG 13
Rank #183 / 1487
69.3%
Facility 69.3%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #865 / 1368
-Ccw La Jolla LLC, Cc La Jolla LLC, And Classic Res MgmtSuite / Penthouse / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
University Retirement Community
AL
HC
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Davis (West Davis)
500
Facility 500
CA AVG 103
Rank #22 / 1657
No
54
Facility 54
CA AVG 57
Rank #1242 / 2092
91
Facility 91
CA AVG 81
Rank #355 / 1401
12
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #529 / 1397
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #413 / 1164
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 13
Rank #158 / 1487
--Univer Retire Com At Davis/Pacific Retire Services1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
The Vineyards – California Armenian Home
AL
IL
MC
NH
RESC
SNF
Fresno (Roosevelt)
412
Facility 412
CA AVG 103
Rank #27 / 1657
No
24
Facility 24
CA AVG 57
Rank #1798 / 2092
91
Facility 91
CA AVG 81
Rank #355 / 1401
14
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #762 / 1397
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1164
41
Facility 41
CA AVG 13
Rank #38 / 1487
54.1%
Facility 54.1%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #1181 / 1368
-California Home For The Aged IncStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Vi at Palo Alto
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Palo Alto
876
Facility 876
CA AVG 103
Rank #1 / 1657
No
80
Facility 80
CA AVG 57
Rank #417 / 2092
90
Facility 90
CA AVG 81
Rank #398 / 1401
20
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 13
Rank #850 / 1397
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1164
21
Facility 21
CA AVG 13
Rank #336 / 1487
73.1%
Facility 73.1%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #773 / 1368
-Cc Palo Alto LLC And Classic Res. Mgmt. Ltd. Partner1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
Belmont Village Senior Living La Jolla
AL
NH
RESC
La Jolla (University City)
220
Facility 220
CA AVG 103
Rank #117 / 1657
No
69
Facility 69
CA AVG 57
Rank #768 / 2092
87
Facility 87
CA AVG 81
Rank #568 / 1401
2
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #592 / 1397
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #600 / 1164
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #1100 / 1487
88.6%
Facility 88.6%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #311 / 1368
-Hsre-Bv IV Trs LLC And Belmont Three LLC Et AlStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Webster House
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Palo Alto (Crescent Park)
54
Facility 54
CA AVG 103
Rank #1123 / 1657
No
90
Facility 90
CA AVG 57
Rank #171 / 2092
94
Facility 94
CA AVG 81
Rank #185 / 1401
7
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1397
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1164
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 13
Rank #610 / 1487
90.7%
Facility 90.7%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #261 / 1368
-Front Porch Communities And Services1 Bed / 2 Bed
Covenant Living at the Samarkand
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Santa Barbara (Samarkand)
379
Facility 379
CA AVG 103
Rank #31 / 1657
No
50
Facility 50
CA AVG 57
Rank #1345 / 2092
90
Facility 90
CA AVG 81
Rank #398 / 1401
6
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #210 / 1397
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #600 / 1164
33
Facility 33
CA AVG 13
Rank #91 / 1487
85.2%
Facility 85.2%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #379 / 1368
A+Covenant Living West-
The Terraces at San Joaquin Gardens a CCRC
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Fresno
652
Facility 652
CA AVG 103
Rank #9 / 1657
No
57
Facility 57
CA AVG 57
Rank #1157 / 2092
88
Facility 88
CA AVG 81
Rank #513 / 1401
4
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #529 / 1397
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #600 / 1164
32
Facility 32
CA AVG 13
Rank #106 / 1487
57.2%
Facility 57.2%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #1147 / 1368
A+Humangood & Humangood Norcal & Humangood Fresno-
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Overview of Roseleaf Gardens

Roseleaf Gardens, located in Chico, California, is a highly recommended assisted living community, praised for its friendly staff and home-like environment. With a dedication to providing exceptional services, Roseleaf Gardens offers not only assisted living but also specialized memory care and engaging day programs for seniors. The dedicated team ensures active engagement and compassionate care in a supportive environment, featuring 24-hour emergency call systems, nutritious meals, medication services, and a luxurious dining room.

Beyond the exceptional care, Roseleaf Gardens provides a beautiful garden and a clean, fresh environment, creating a welcoming atmosphere for seniors. The accommodations, from engaging activities to relaxation spaces, are meticulously curated, making it a standout among assisted living places and an ideal choice for those seeking assisted living with memory care and an enriching senior living experience in Chico.

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Overview of Friendship Care Home

Friendship Care Home is another one of Antioch, CA’s board and care homes in the area, providing assisted living and memory care services to their senior residents. As part of their assisted living services, the residents are provided 24 hour supervision and care, as well as security, medication management, incontinence care, and assistance with daily living activities.

At Friendship Care Home, the residents are regularly provided diet approved meals, making sure that they receive the proper nutrition to live longer and healthier. Regular programs are also enjoyed, where residents can socialize, as well as get physically and mentally active, promoting their overall health. Housekeeping and laundry is also something the residents no longer need to worry about, as the staff takes care of them on a regular basis.

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Overview of Atria Park of Pacific Palisades

Located in the tranquil neighborhood of West Sunset Boulevard, Pacific Palisades, CA, Atria Park of Pacific Palisades is an exceptional senior living community providing assisted living and memory care. Meticulously-designed floor plans welcome seniors including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments inclusive of individual thermostat controls and emergency alert systems. The community ensures comfort and safety with a team of friendly and dedicated professionals available around the clock.

Atria Park of Pacific Palisades promotes a secure and comfortable community, offering its exclusive Life Guidance memory care that encourages its residents to live a fulfilled and inspiring life. Moreover, the community provides the utmost assistance with the seniors’ medication, ensuring they are well taken care of. With the residents’ satisfaction in mind, the community serves three chef-prepared healthy and delicious meals daily. The community features a salon and a rooftop terrace overlooking with ocean and mountain scenery.

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Overview of Dignity Home Care LLC II

Designed to help older residents comfortably age in place, Dignity Home Care LLC II delivers exceptional home care services to residents of San Diego, CA. They feature a team of kind and reliable caregivers who underwent thorough background checks to ensure they can be trusted with residents’ care needs. Through them, residents age in the comfort of their residents with daily living assistance, companionship, and 24-hour supervision if needed.

Family caregivers enjoy their well-deserved rest with respite care options, allowing them to rejuvenate and enjoy the things they love to do. With fewer chores to worry about, residents can finally focus on their well-being or enjoy quality time with their families. Receive compassionate and loving care that nurtures and empowers with Dignity Home Care LLC II.

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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 Adelya Senior Home III

Catering to residents with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, Adelya Senior Home III is a reliable community in Anaheim Hills, CA that offers memory care services. The community helps its residents enjoy life despite their afflictions with the support of a 24/7 care team. From daily living assistance to programs designed for cognitive stimulation, residents have all the support and tools they need to retire comfortably.

The community also takes pride in forging close relationships with residents and their families, allowing for a smooth delivery of care and communication. There’s a wide array of activities to enjoy for residents, helping them live actively while enhancing their cognitive skills. Here, residents are guaranteed to receive the love, care, and compassion they need to live their lives to the fullest.

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Overview of Belmont Village Senior Living Hollywood Hills

An exceptional senior living community settling in the peaceful lands of North Highland Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, Belmont Village Hollywood Hills features assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Experience a comfortable and safe retirement with well-built floor plans including studio and one-bedroom apartments. Combining clinical expertise and utmost comfort, the community strives to provide seniors with unforgettable golden years.

Belmont Village Hollywood Hills encourages residents to retain a well-engaged and happy life, conducting a wide array of fun activities and learning programs. Healthy and delicious meals are served to satisfy dietary needs. Age gracefully surrounded by stunning amenities and ethereal views within the safe grounds of Belmont Village Hollywood Hills. The community is recognized as US News and World Report’s Best Memory Care for its top-notch care and assistance to individuals with dementia.

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Overview of Park Merced

Park Merced is a 125-bed assisted living and memory care community offering memory care, respite care, and pet-friendly accommodations at 3050 M Street in Merced, California. Operated by Amie Marchini Gerontologist, Inc. under administrator Elina Moilanen, the community licensed since 2011 serves residents in Merced County.

Above California’s average is the inspection record. Since 2021, the facility has recorded 11 total citations, marginally above California’s average of 10, with just 2 complaints against a state average of 14 and 4 complaint visits compared to a 13 state average. Citations per routine inspection run 0.8 versus a 3.3 California average. No serious citations are present on record. The latest inspection was January 2026.

Pets are welcome. The community is credentialed gerontologist-operated which reflects a clinically oriented ownership model.

Park Merced is well-suited for older adults and families who need assisted living or memory care in Merced. The community has a below-average complaint record and a gerontologist-led operation defining the care environment in California’s Central Valley.

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Overview of Primrose Alzheimer’s Living INC

Primrose Alzheimer’s Living INC is a 50-bed memory care community operated by Primrose Alzheimer’s Living INC under administrator John J. Wotring at 2080 Guerneville Road in Santa Rosa, California. Offered are respite care, hospice care, and adult day care services. Licensed since 2019, the community focuses exclusively on adults with Alzheimer’s disease and related forms of dementia in Sonoma County.

The inspection record is well above California’s average. Since 2021, the facility has recorded 3 total citations against a California average of 10, with 5 complaints compared to a state average of 14. Citations per inspection run 0.3 against the 3.3 California average. No serious citations on record. The latest inspection was April 2025.

Programming is built around dementia-specific research. The Brain Gym program incorporates aroma, light, touch, music, and pet therapies tailored to each resident’s cognition. Interiors utilize way-finding cues, specialized fabrics, and color schemes to reduce confusion. A secure perimeter with locked gates and monitored access, restaurant-style dining with memory-loss-informed nutrition, and a garden are among the features.

Primrose fits families who need a dedicated Alzheimer’s and dementia care environment in Santa Rosa. It’s where specialty programming, secure design, and an above-average compliance record define the care model.

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Overview of Palm Village Retirement Community

Operated by non-profit Mennonite Brethren Homes, Inc., Palm Village Retirement Community is a 262-bed continuing care retirement community in Fresno County, California. Licensed since 1987, the campus spans independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, and memory care. It offers residents a full care continuum without relocation as needs change.

Inspection record is above the California average. Since 2022, the community totaled 5 citations, half California’s average of 10, with 0.4 citations per inspection against a 3.3 state average. Four complaint visits occurred over the same period; the California average for a comparable campus is 13. The latest inspection was April 2026.

Services contain assisted living, Alzheimer’s and dementia care, rehabilitation and restorative therapies, and respite care. Barbara’s 50’s-Style Diner, a fitness center, a chapel, and walking paths are among the amenities. Religious services exist on-site, which reflect the community’s Mennonite Brethren affiliation.

Palm Village suits older adults and families planning ahead for a care continuum, particularly those aligned with a faith-based, non-profit model. The community is for those wanting settlement into a campus-style setting in San Joaquin Valley and age in place across care levels.

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Weighting overview

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

Resident & Family Experience 35%

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

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

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

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

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

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

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

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

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

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

Community Stability 10%

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

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

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

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in California

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in California?

Assisted living in California supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in California?

Assisted living in California is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does California Medicaid cover assisted living?

California Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including California) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is assisted living?

Assisted living combines private or semi-private apartments with help on activities of daily living (meals, bathing, dressing, medication management) and a social calendar — for residents who need some support but do not need 24/7 medical care.

How many assisted living facilities are listed on this page?

This page features 1432 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.