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Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 1,435 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. 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. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing.
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 A dash means we do not publish a grade for that facility: either its public record is too thin to be fair, or we hold nothing for it at all.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.
Southland Living
AL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Norwalk
75
Facility 75
CA AVG 103
Rank #775 / 1,349
No
86
Facility 86
CA AVG 56
Rank #179 / 1,410
-33
25
Facility 25
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,121 / 1,292
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #450 / 1,338
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 13
Rank #588 / 1,298
-Southland Management LLC
Springville
AL
MC
Baldwin Park
43
Facility 43
CA AVG 103
Rank #925 / 1,349
No
59
Facility 59
CA AVG 56
Rank #696 / 1,410
D-20
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 13
Rank #859 / 1,292
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,241 / 1,338
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 13
Rank #699 / 1,298
72.1%
Facility 72.1%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #672 / 1,200
Sistine Manor Inc
Brittany House
AL
MC
Long Beach (Lakewood Village)
170
Facility 170
CA AVG 103
Rank #216 / 1,349
Yes
61
Facility 61
CA AVG 56
Rank #641 / 1,410
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 #1,134 / 1,298
67.6%
Facility 67.6%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #773 / 1,200
Brittany Healthcare LLC
Grace Retirement Village
AL
La Habra
340
Facility 340
CA AVG 103
Rank #37 / 1,349
No
83
Facility 83
CA AVG 56
Rank #227 / 1,410
D84
42
Facility 42
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,228 / 1,292
38
Facility 38
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,335 / 1,338
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #961 / 1,298
26.5%
Facility 26.5%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1,196 / 1,200
Grace Retirement Village, Inc
Carlton Senior Living Sacramento
AL
IL
MC
RESC
Sacramento
99
Facility 99
CA AVG 103
Rank #625 / 1,349
Yes
72
Facility 72
CA AVG 56
Rank #444 / 1,410
A-17
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 13
Rank #791 / 1,292
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #678 / 1,338
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,056 / 1,298
-Carlton Crown Plaza/Sac LP And Carlton Sr. Lvg LLC
The Village at Heritage Park
AL
IL
MC
Sacramento (North Sacramento)
108
Facility 108
CA AVG 103
Rank #573 / 1,349
No
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,347 / 1,410
A2
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
-
57.4%
Facility 57.4%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #993 / 1,200
Rav Opco LLC & Alta Senior Living Inc
West Pico Terrace Assisted Living
AL
NH
SNF
Los Angeles
136
Facility 136
CA AVG 103
Rank #388 / 1,349
No
90
Facility 90
CA AVG 56
Rank #109 / 1,410
B-39
29
Facility 29
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,161 / 1,292
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #450 / 1,338
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,056 / 1,298
-West Pico Terrace Assisted Wellness Gp Et Al
Sunnyside Gardens
AL
Sunnyvale
84
Facility 84
CA AVG 103
Rank #724 / 1,349
No
86
Facility 86
CA AVG 56
Rank #179 / 1,410
B+10
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #556 / 1,292
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #840 / 1,338
37
Facility 37
CA AVG 13
Rank #32 / 1,298
-Montvale Inc
Julinda‘s Care Home
AL
HC
Fontana
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,035 / 1,349
No
38
Facility 38
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,037 / 1,410
B+6
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #198 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 13
Rank #508 / 1,298
-Julinda's Home Care, LLC
Silvergate San Marcos Retirement
AL
IL
MC
San Marcos
160
Facility 160
CA AVG 103
Rank #244 / 1,349
No
75
Facility 75
CA AVG 56
Rank #375 / 1,410
B+14
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #610 / 1,292
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #678 / 1,338
32
Facility 32
CA AVG 13
Rank #75 / 1,298
-Americare Health & Retirement, Inc. A Calif. Corp

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Overview of St. Paul’s Plaza

Beautifully nestled near Heritage Park in Chula Vista, CA, St. Paul’s Plaza is an outstanding community that offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care. Dedicated to improving residents’ quality of life, a compassionate and highly trained team provides top-notch care tailored to their special needs around the clock. The community also promotes a warm and welcoming environment, so residents can feel at ease during their stay.

A full calendar of fun recreational activities and enriching programs is conducted, encouraging residents to live actively and maintain social connections. Delicious and well-balanced meals are available to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. With its extensive amenities and dedicated services, residents are guaranteed to thrive in retirement.

Contact St. Paul’s Plaza

Overview of La Verne Manor
La Verne Manor is a residential home care and assisted living facility located in La Verne, California. It offers quality assisted living services for seniors who require some help while maintaining their independence. The community provides a warm and courteous staff to support residents in a social and engaging environment.

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Overview of Sunnyside Gardens

Sunnyside Gardens is an assisted living community in Sunnyvale, CA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident maintains their own apartment, so the community may suit someone who needs regular support without daily skilled nursing care.

There are 84 beds. Sunnyside Gardens opened in 1982, is administered by Karen Mandair, and is operated by Montvale. Pets are allowed, so a resident can keep a pet as part of the move. With a Walk Score of 86, the area is very walkable, meaning most errands can be completed on foot and a resident who no longer drives may still get out independently.

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Overview of Julinda‘s Care Home

Julinda’s Care Home offers assisted living home care, assisted living, and home care in Fontana, California. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and taking medication while a resident lives in the home. With six beds, the home may be a good fit for someone who prefers a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know each other.

A Walk Score of 38 out of 100 places the area in a car-dependent setting. A resident who no longer drives would need a car or a ride for most errands. Julinda Rodriguez serves as administrator, and Julinda’s Home Care operates the community.

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Overview of Silvergate San Marcos Retirement

Operated by Americare Health & Retirement, Inc, Silvergate San Marcos Retirement is a 160-bed nursing home in San Marcos, California. Serving the area for 32 years, it sits in a really walkable neighborhood with a Walk Score of 75, making local errands and resources accessible on foot.

Silvergate San Marcos Retirement offers rehabilitation services, including respite and short-term rehab, backed by 24-hour staffing and on-site health care. This mix of support makes it a pragmatic choice for residents healing from surgery or illness, plus those seeking longer-term skilled nursing care. Dining here highlights quality and variety. Occupants enjoy restaurant-style service with seasonal menus and chef-crafted meals. The community supports an active lifestyle with a full activities calendar, gatherings, and local adventures that engage residents. Amenities are designed for comfort and convenience: the on-site fitness center and library cater to staying active and mentally engaged. Making daily life easier are the salon and spa services, outdoor spaces, and concierge support. All utilities and Wi-Fi are included, and housekeeping services complement the residential support. Monthly pricing begins at $3,995. The facility welcomes Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, giving families flexible coverage options for rehabilitation stays and long-term care.

Contact Silvergate San Marcos Retirement

Overview of Southland Living

Barry Port owns Southland Living, a 75-bed nursing home that has operated under administrator Victoria Tran on Studebaker Road in Norwalk, California, for 10 years. Southland Management LLC manages the property, which runs at a 94 percent occupancy rate. Stays average just 66 days, indicating that the daily operational focus leans heavily toward short-term post-hospital therapy and recovery rather than long-term stays. To handle treatment and room costs, the business coordinates payments through private funds, traditional Medicare, and state Medicaid.

Residents receive an average of 4 hours and 42 minutes of direct care every day from the on-site clinical team. This hands-on time splits into 3 hours and 13 minutes from nurse aides, 1 hour and 15 minutes from licensed practical nurses, and 29 minutes from registered nurses who guide the physical rehabilitation routines.

Outside the building, the neighborhood has a walk score of 86 out of 100, letting visiting families walk to nearby amenities without relying on a vehicle. Government health inspectors evaluate the facility through routine licensing checks to ensure clinical records match local health codes.

Prospective representatives can check on open beds by calling the front office, where they can also request info on intake guidelines or pick a day to look around the rehabilitation areas.

Contact Southland Living

Overview of Springville

Springville offers assisted living and memory care in Baldwin Park, CA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps their own apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and having both care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move to another community.

The community has 43 beds. Linda L Fan serves as the administrator, and Sistine Manor operates Springville. A Walk Score of 59 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may still be able to complete certain nearby errands independently.

Contact Springville

Overview of Grace Retirement Village

Grace Retirement Village provides assisted living in La Habra, California. Residents receive help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and taking medication while maintaining their own living space. The community opened in 1974 and has 340 beds, so it is a larger setting with more residents and staff, along with more programming. The scale will feel different from a small, intimate home.

Grace Retirement Village is Christian, which may suit a resident seeking a faith oriented assisted living setting. Residents have access to a salon and spa, as well as rehabilitation services for recovery or functional needs. Staff are present around the clock, and a doctor is on staff to provide physician care connected to the community.

The area has a Walk Score of 83, meaning most errands can be completed on foot. A resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Medicaid and Medicare are accepted, and Michelle Song serves as administrator.

Contact Grace Retirement Village

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 West Pico Terrace Assisted Living

Administrated by Azucena Reyes Serrano, West Pico Terrace Assisted Living is a 136-bed nursing home and assisted living community in the vibrant mid-city neighborhood of Los Angeles. The facility is legally operated by West Pico Terrace Assisted Wellness Group. Operating for three years, it serves as a warm, supportive setting for seniors seeking help with daily activities, medication management, and skilled nursing care.

The community gains from excellent walkability, with a Walk Score of 90, implying most errands and services are walkable. This makes the neighborhood convenient for occupants and visiting family members. The facility provides an array of clinical services, including rehabilitation therapy and 24/7 staffing to support resident needs. Residents can access therapeutic programs like Look Around and Video Gallery, designed to enhance engagement and life quality. Several amenities enhance daily life. A beautifully landscaped courtyard offers outdoor space for relaxation and activities, while a media room, library, and recreational activities support an active lifestyle. Dining spotlights nutrition and variety, with chef-prepared meals tailored to diverse dietary needs and preferences. This ensures occupants eat familiar and nourishing food.

The facility operates under ongoing regulatory oversight and holds a state license for Residential Care Elderly. Compliance matters requiring attention have been identified by state inspections, and the community continues to work through the state oversight process to tackle such concerns.

For families contemplating West Pico Terrace Assisted Living, touring is a nice way to see the community firsthand, meet the staff, and talk about how the facility’s services match a dearest one’s needs.

Contact West Pico Terrace Assisted Living

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.