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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 Huntington Retirement Hotel

Operated by Adf Investments, Huntington Retirement Hotel is a 155-bed nursing home community that has served residents for 38 years. Administrated by Heather Argueta, it sits in a highly walkable neighborhood where a score of 79 means most errands can be done on foot, easing the surrounding area navigation for visiting family members.

The home is built around rehabilitation services and 24-hour staffing, making it a strong choice for residents recuperating from surgery, illness, or hospitalization, plus those requiring active nursing care. A full calendar of daily events and activities is tailored to occupants’ abilities and interests, helping maintain engagement and routine. Featuring a select menu, dining reflects a structured approach with three meals served daily in the community dining room. The home includes an array of amenities built for daily comfort and community life: a library, salon, chapel, garden, and patio. More services include transportation, Wi-Fi throughout the facility, and housekeeping support.

Huntington Retirement Hotel, with a rehabilitation focus and long-standing stability in the market, represents a traditional, service-oriented choice for families seeking skilled nursing care.

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Overview of Clearwater at North Tustin

A luxurious independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care facility at North Tustin, Clearwater, is a comfortable place that is inviting to all residents of different backgrounds. These are all created to ensure that residents can live a stress-free lifestyle and create a joyous experience in the community. The luxurious senior living community provides families with the belief that their loved ones are in great hands.

A member of the Clearwater group, North Tustin provides an array of upscale amenities and resort-like hospitality for residents of independent living, assisted living, and memory care.  Seniors can live a meaningful lifestyle through simple day-to-day living by its essential services such as housekeeping and laundry, transportation and concierge, and round-the-clock care.

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Overview of Hollybrook Senior Living of Orange

In Santa Ana, California, Hollybrook Senior Living of Orange is an assisted living community with a special mission. They’re all about offering affordable senior care with a touch of love. Whether through quality care or a supportive community, Hollybrook Senior Living brings warmth, care, and a sense of purpose to senior living.

Hollybrook Senior Living of Orange is dedicated to ensuring seniors experience a vibrant and fulfilling life, regardless of their physical needs. Their team provides top-notch, caring support while creating an environment where residents can truly thrive. It’s not just about physical care; they focus on nurturing residents’ mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being to help them live their best lives. Focusing on love, compassion, and holistic well-being, they aim to help residents reach their highest potential in all aspects of life, making it a place where seniors can genuinely thrive.

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Glen Park at Valley Village

5527 Laurel Canyon Blvd, Valley Village, CA 91607
Overview of Glen Park at Valley Village

Glen Park makes life’s tough moments easier. The community is located in the serene Valley Village of Los Angeles and has been serving families since 1990. As a family-owned organization, their commitment to providing comfort and care to those in need runs deep with top-notch nursing and behavioral services available.

They also offer gourmet food, housekeeping, and laundry services that cater to each resident’s individual needs. Their competent staff consists of memory impairment specialists and state-certified aides, who are passionate about their work and always go above and beyond to make the residents feel at home and secure. With the use of security cameras, the home assures an additional layer of protection. Moreover, they offer a range of therapy options, including art and pet therapy, live performances, outings, cooking classes, and much more.

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Overview of Raya‘s Paradise San Clemente

Raya’s Paradise San Clemente is a well-regarded assisted living community in San Clemente, CA, offering personal care, memory care, hospice care, and respite care. The community also promotes a nurturing and home-like environment, ensuring older adults can live comfortably in their later years. Excellent services, including 24-hour care, chef-prepared meals, and medication management, are also provided to improve residents’ quality of life. Through individualized care plans, residents receive the utmost attention and care tailored to their ever-changing needs and habits. 

Social gatherings, memory-related activities, and light exercises help residents maintain their holistic well-being and explore new interests. Spacious rooms and lively gathering areas also ensure residents can rest and move around comfortably. Located along major highways and the San Clemente State Beach Campground Entrance, the community guarantees quick access to leisure and necessities. This assisted living community is a good option for senior living in California, as it has top-notch services and well-maintained amenities. 

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The Vincent

1 Las Gallinas Ave, San Rafael, CA 94903
Overview of The Vincent

Spend your golden years doing what you love with The Vincent in Las Gallinas Avenue, San Rafael, CA, which is dedicated to providing the highest quality of care and assistance with its assisted living and memory care services. The community features beautifully designed and cozy residences in variations of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans to ensure seniors’ comfort and safety. Let go of your woes with a responsible and highly skilled team helping with your daily living activities and personal needs around the clock.

Prioritizing residents’ convenience, the community handles the housekeeping and maintenance. Have a delightful dining experience with delicious and healthy meals satisfying dietary needs and tastes. The Vincent is dedicated to enhancing seniors’ quality of life with its stunning amenities and warm environment.

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Overview of Safe Haven – Manteca III

Enjoy a rewarding retirement with Safe Haven – Manteca III, an inviting community in Manteca, CA designed to enrich residents’ lives through their comprehensive care services. From independent living and assisted living to memory care and rehabilitation services, the community provides all the care and support residents may need. An exceptional team of caregivers is always available to monitor residents’ health and support them with their daily activities, and emergencies for utmost comfort.

They implement an array of safety programs for residents’ peace of mind and various activities for their enjoyment and enrichment. Healthy and nutritious meals are served daily with accommodations for special diets, including low-sodium, and gluten-free options. At Safe Haven – Manteca III, residents are well-supported throughout their aging journey and able to age gracefully.

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Overview of Western Assemblies Home

Western Assemblies Home is a 36-bed faith-based residential care home that has been operating for 32 years under Western Assemblies Home, Inc. The community specifically serves older adults who have been part of a Plymouth Brethren assembly, creating a small, communal environment where spiritual practices and daily care are integrated. Financially and operationally structured for residential support, the facility provides around-the-clock staffing, three daily meals, housekeeping, and local transportation. The property sits in a residential neighborhood about five miles from the downtown core, where the surrounding layout is mostly car-dependent for everyday travel and errands.

Routine personal assistance is paired with on-site church services from a local assembly to shape the everyday calendar. When checking the California Department of Social Services files, state regulatory records reveal an exceptionally quiet and stable history across the past four years. Inspectors have logged minimal activity during this timeframe, meaning the property holds a clean record with zero severe violations or state enforcement interventions.

Families seeking an established Plymouth Brethren care environment in the region can use these state reports to verify the home’s long-term history. The public records point to a small, low-stress building that offers consistent religious programming and a solid safety record, lacking the institutional atmosphere of a giant healthcare facility.

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Overview of Marbella Chico

A 79-bed assisted living and memory care community, Marbella Chico is situated at 1351 E. Lassen Avenue in Chico, California. It’s operated by Chico Ventures LLC and Integral Senior Living Management. Licensed by California’s Department of Social Services since September 1998, the facility’s license status is currently listed as Closed.

California DSS inspection data spanning five years shows 17 citations, 70 percent above the state average, across 35 oversight visits, 26 of which were complaint-driven. The community logged 23 complaints over the period, 64 percent above California’s average. Composite inspection performance scored below the state benchmark of 70. When formally inspected, however, citations per inspection ran 85 percent below California’s average, suggesting that routine inspections produced few findings while complaint activity drove the elevated totals.

Pricing started at $5,150 monthly. 24-hour staffing, memory care, respite care, a craft room, concierge services, salon and barber services, and transportation were among the services.

Marbella Chico is geared toward assisted living and memory care residents in the Chico area of Butte County.

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Overview of Silver Oaks

Silver Oaks is a 43-bed memory care community at 16 Coleman Place licensed since 2019 at Menlo Park in San Mateo County, California. Operated by Fox Ops LLC and Calson Management LLC, the community specializes in care for residents with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.

The inspection record carries some nuance. The facility shows zero formal citations in the state scorecard and no formal complaints over five years, against California averages of 10 and 14, respectively. Inspection reports reflect two substantiated medication management deficiencies in 2025 and early 2026, both addressed through corrective action. Complaint visit volume at 24 runs above the California average of 13, though none resulted in formal complaint findings. Occupancy is at 91 percent, well above California’s 72.8 percent average, with a steady upward trend since 2021, reflecting strong and growing local demand for dedicated memory care in the Peninsula market.

Meals are prepared from scratch on-site. The Aviator Care Program is built for dementia and memory-focused programming.

Silver Oaks fits families seeking a dedicated memory care environment in Menlo Park. It’s where a specialized dementia program, high sustained occupancy, and a Silicon Valley Peninsula location define 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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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.