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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. 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.
Raya‘s Paradise San Clemente
AL
MC
San Clemente
80
Facility 80
CA AVG 103
Rank #744 / 1,350
Yes
54
Facility 54
CA AVG 56
Rank #804 / 1,411
C-36
21
Facility 21
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,066 / 1,292
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,128 / 1,338
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #964 / 1,299
41.3%
Facility 41.3%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1,155 / 1,202
Rp Of Sc Inc-
The Vineyard at Fountaingrove Memory Care
AL
MC
RC
Santa Rosa
64
Facility 64
CA AVG 103
Rank #833 / 1,350
No
40
Facility 40
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,019 / 1,411
D-87
46
Facility 46
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,243 / 1,292
35
Facility 35
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,333 / 1,338
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 13
Rank #615 / 1,299
35.9%
Facility 35.9%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1,172 / 1,202
Onelife Senior Living LLC, Fm Santa Rosa InvestorsStudio / Semi-Private
Friendship Care Home
AL
RESC
Antioch
35
Facility 35
CA AVG 103
Rank #961 / 1,350
Yes
78
Facility 78
CA AVG 56
Rank #327 / 1,411
D34
19
Facility 19
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,032 / 1,292
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,165 / 1,338
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #964 / 1,299
74.3%
Facility 74.3%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #623 / 1,202
Star Rcfe-
Paradise in the Valley LLC
AL
MC
RESC
Northridge
46
Facility 46
CA AVG 103
Rank #918 / 1,350
No
76
Facility 76
CA AVG 56
Rank #354 / 1,411
C-14
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #556 / 1,292
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 3
Rank #943 / 1,338
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #857 / 1,299
-Paradise In The Valley LLC-
Summerset Lincoln Assisted Living and
AL
IL
MC
RC
-
132
Facility 132
CA AVG 103
Rank #408 / 1,350
Yes
82
Facility 82
CA AVG 56
Rank #242 / 1,411
C46
37
Facility 37
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,205 / 1,292
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,241 / 1,338
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 13
Rank #615 / 1,299
-Lincoln Summerset Almc LLC And Care Senior Management-
Harrison Villa of Mt. San Antonio Gardens
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Pomona
520
Facility 520
CA AVG 103
Rank #14 / 1,350
No
45
Facility 45
CA AVG 56
Rank #965 / 1,411
?14
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #418 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
33
Facility 33
CA AVG 13
Rank #59 / 1,299
84.0%
Facility 84.0%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #319 / 1,202
Congregational Homes, IncorporatedStudio
Webster House
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Palo Alto (Crescent Park)
54
Facility 54
CA AVG 103
Rank #876 / 1,350
Yes
90
Facility 90
CA AVG 56
Rank #110 / 1,411
?7
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 13
Rank #547 / 1,299
90.7%
Facility 90.7%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #212 / 1,202
Front Porch Communities And Services1 Bed / 2 Bed
Foothill Heights Care Center
AL
ADC
NH
RC
SNF
Pasadena (North Central)
49
Facility 49
CA AVG 103
Rank #886 / 1,350
No
69
Facility 69
CA AVG 56
Rank #499 / 1,411
B-17---
90.6%
Facility 90.6%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #215 / 1,202
--
Greenwood Assisted Living
AL
MC
-
47
Facility 47
CA AVG 103
Rank #915 / 1,350
No
78
Facility 78
CA AVG 56
Rank #327 / 1,411
C+24
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 13
Rank #791 / 1,292
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,128 / 1,338
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 13
Rank #701 / 1,299
-Assisted Living Marin LLC-
Vista Prado
AL
HOS
MC
RESC
RC
Vallejo
68
Facility 68
CA AVG 103
Rank #812 / 1,350
No
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,327 / 1,411
B-10
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #498 / 1,292
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #451 / 1,338
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,135 / 1,299
-Vista Prado, Inc-

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Overview of Raya‘s Paradise San Clemente

Raya’s Paradise San Clemente is a senior living community at 101 Avenida Calafia in San Clemente, California, operated by Rp Of Sc Inc under administrator Monica Westphaln. Located near the San Clemente State Beach Campground, the two-story, 80-bed property offers assisted living, memory care, respite, and hospice services. The community currently operates at about 41 percent occupancy.

The coastal-style building features private and semi-private rooms with ocean-view patios. Residents receive 24/7 on-site nursing, personalized care, and medication management. Daily life is supported by chef-prepared dining, an on-site salon and spa, local transportation, fitness programs, and specialized cognitive therapies.

The neighborhood features a walk score of 54, indicating that some basic retail and beachside paths are accessible on foot. For comprehensive medical care, Providence Mission Hospital is located approximately 10 miles away. The community is also entirely pet-friendly.

Families can contact the administration office to request current pricing structures or to schedule a personal tour of the Avenida Calafia campus.

Contact Raya‘s Paradise San Clemente

Overview of The Vineyard at Fountaingrove Memory Care

Ideally located near Kaiser Permanente Santa Rosa Medical Center in Santa Rosa, CA, The Vineyard at Fountaingrove Memory Care is a distinct community specializing in memory care. Focusing on the needs of those with Alzheimer’s and dementia, the community provides specialized care and support to enhance their cognition from a compassionate and specially trained team available 24/7. Medication management and monthly wellness checks with nurses are provided to keep residents healthy.

Fun activities and stimulating programs are conducted, empowering residents to spend their retirement without the restraints of dementia. The community also accommodates special diets, providing residents with healthy and delicious meals that satisfy their nutritional needs and preferences. Cherish every moment of your best years with the community’s trusted and genuine care.

Contact The Vineyard at Fountaingrove Memory Care

Overview of Friendship Care Home

Friendship Care Home offers assisted living and residential care in Antioch, California. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication, while residential care provides ongoing support in a residential setting.

With 35 beds, the home is smaller, giving staff and residents more opportunity to get to know each other. Friendship Care Home may suit someone who needs daily support and prefers a smaller community. The home opened in 2010; Seema Sandhu is the administrator, and Star Rcfe operates the community. Pets are allowed, so residents can continue living with an animal. The area has a Walk Score of 78 out of 100 and is very walkable, meaning most errands can be done on foot. For a resident who no longer drives, that can make independent outings possible.

Contact Friendship Care Home

Overview of Paradise in the Valley

Paradise in the Valley offers assisted living, memory care, and residential care in Northridge, CA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks, while memory care offers supervision in a secured setting for someone living with dementia. The community may be a good fit for a resident whose needs could grow over time because multiple care types are available in one setting.

With 46 beds, Paradise in the Valley has a defined residential capacity. Yehuda Cohen serves as the administrator, and 24 hour staffing means assistance is available around the clock. Residents can use the library, outdoor patio areas, and wellness center, with the patios also providing space for relaxation and social events.

Tailored fitness classes support the wellness program, while fresh home cooked meals comply with dietary requirements. Religious services and dementia care programming are also available. A Walk Score of 76 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still reach nearby destinations independently.

Contact Paradise in the Valley LLC

Overview of Summerset Lincoln Assisted Living And

The license at Summerset Lincoln Assisted Living And in California lists independent living, memory care, respite care, and assisted living. With those levels together, someone whose needs grow can move to more care and stay in the same community.

Assisted living steps in on daily tasks like dressing, bathing, and medication, and the resident’s living space remains their own. Independent living is private, with community services and none of the daily care. Memory care wraps supervision and a secured setting around someone for whom wandering is a risk.

Respite care means a brief stay while a family caregiver travels or recovers, and the resident’s place at home is waiting when it ends. The Walk Score here is 82, which is very walkable, so most errands won’t need a car.

A fitness center, salon, bistro, and ice cream parlor are among the listed amenities, and scheduled transportation handles rides, with pets permitted too. The community has 132 beds, and Lincoln Summerst ALMC LLC and Care Senior Management operate it, with Megan Gallagher as administrator. Rehabilitation services and the Adaptive Care program are part of the support on hand.

Contact Summerset Lincoln Assisted Living and

Overview of Harrison Villa of Mt. San Antonio Gardens

Harrison Villa of Mt. San Antonio Gardens offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing home care, and skilled nursing in Pomona, California. Having several care levels in one community may suit someone whose needs increase over time, because moving to another level could be possible without leaving the community, subject to assessment, availability, and community policies. Assisted living supports daily activities, memory care provides supervision for residents with dementia related needs, and nursing home or skilled nursing care addresses more intensive nursing needs.

Rehabilitation services and short term rehabilitation give someone recovering from an illness, injury, hospitalization, or procedure a temporary setting focused on regaining function. Respite care offers a temporary stay when a usual caregiver needs relief or is unavailable. High Acuity Assisted Living may suit residents who need more help or have greater care complexity than standard assisted living, and the community also has a Wellness Center.

Staffing is available around the clock, including overnight. Total nurse staffing is 6 hours and 37 minutes per resident per day, including 2 hours and 28 minutes from licensed nurses; this describes average nursing staff time rather than one nurse being assigned continuously to one resident. Medicare and private pay are accepted. Medicare applies when services meet Medicare eligibility and coverage rules, while private pay allows families to use their own funds.

A Walk Score of 45 is classified as car dependent, so someone who no longer drives will generally need a family member or another ride for most errands. Joyce Frempong is the administrator, and Congregational Homes, Incorporated operates the community. The range of care may be a good fit for someone whose needs could increase over time, particularly when remaining in the same community matters and the needed level has availability.

Contact Harrison Villa of Mt. San Antonio Gardens

Overview of Webster House

One of Palo Alto’s premier communities, Webster House creates a fulfilling intellectual diversity that seniors can immerse themselves in at the heart of Silicon Valley. From vibrant urban living to an engaged retirement experience, the tightly-knit home is a place for endless opportunities that await discovery for independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing residents. Through its personalized care approach to senior care, residents will find a lifestyle that suits their needs and satisfies holistic wellness.

As a Front Porch Community, Webster House offers a forward-thinking Life Plan Advantage that encourages individuality and comfort supported by its well-trained professional care staff. From healthcare to delicious dining, residents can expect a range of comprehensive services that promote a lifestyle fulfilled by safety and convenience.

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Overview of Foothill Heights Care Center

Foothill Heights Care Center is a nursing home located in Pasadena, CA, providing rehabilitative and skilled nursing services, adult day and night care, as well as respite care. Part of these services include an array of therapy services, wound care and pain management, and psychiatric care. Their skilled nursing services provide their residents with 24/7 skilled nursing care, medication management, as well as assistance with daily living activities such as bathing and toileting, and dining and mobility or transfer assistance if needed.
Residents are well taken care of at Foothill Heights Care Center. Meals are provided and prepared with consideration to the residents diets, housekeeping and laundry services are regularly provided to ensure cleanliness and safety of everyone, and physically and mentally stimulating activities are regularly scheduled to boost the residents physical and mental health, helping them gain back their independence.

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Overview of Greenwood Assisted Living

Greenwood Assisted Living provides assisted living and memory care in San Rafael, California. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps an apartment. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

The community has 47 beds. Its size may suit someone who prefers a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know each other. Greenwood Assisted Living may be a good fit for a resident whose needs could grow from help with daily tasks to supervised memory care without leaving the community.

A Walk Score of 78 places the area in the very walkable band, so most errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Medication management is one of the named programs, giving residents support with medication routines. Jolly Carungcong serves as administrator, and assisted living Marin operates the community.

Contact Greenwood Assisted Living

Overview of Vista Prado

Vista Prado is a community in Vallejo, California, offering assisted living, hospice care, memory care, residential care, and respite care. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication management. Memory care provides secure accommodations and access to dementia care professionals on site, while hospice care supports residents with end of life needs.

Residential care provides ongoing support in a residential setting, and respite care offers short term stays for a family caregiver who needs time away or recovery. Vista Prado has 68 beds, and Linda Cho serves as the administrator. A full service beautician and manicurist, shower spa, central bistro, and show stage are available on the premises, so residents can receive grooming and bathing services, get refreshments, and attend scheduled entertainment without leaving the community.

The community may be a good fit for someone living with dementia who needs secure accommodations and access to dementia care professionals. Dining is restaurant style, with chef prepared meals and snacks featuring seasonal ingredients and local produce. Vista Prado also offers rehabilitation services, transportation, and programs that include Transitional Living, Diabetes Care, and a Wellness Program.

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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.