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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. 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.
A1 Del Monte Stockton
AL
HOS
MC
RC
-
158
Facility 158
CA AVG 103
Rank #264 / 1,350
No
61
Facility 61
CA AVG 56
Rank #642 / 1,411
C123
62
Facility 62
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,267 / 1,292
16
Facility 16
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,288 / 1,338
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #857 / 1,299
-A1 Del Monte Inc-
Aegis Living Corte Madera
AL
HOS
MC
RC
-
150
Facility 150
CA AVG 103
Rank #292 / 1,350
Yes
54
Facility 54
CA AVG 56
Rank #804 / 1,411
C44
22
Facility 22
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,078 / 1,292
19
Facility 19
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,308 / 1,338
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #964 / 1,299
-Bmsh II Corte Madera Ca And Aegis Senior Communities-
City Creek Assisted Living
AL
Sacramento
121
Facility 121
CA AVG 103
Rank #476 / 1,350
No
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,297 / 1,411
D85
53
Facility 53
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,258 / 1,292
27
Facility 27
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,328 / 1,338
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #857 / 1,299
92.6%
Facility 92.6%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #193 / 1,202
T Street LLC-
Greenhaven Estates
AL
MC
Sacramento (Southwestern Sacramento)
105
Facility 105
CA AVG 103
Rank #583 / 1,350
No
51
Facility 51
CA AVG 56
Rank #861 / 1,411
D-95
48
Facility 48
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,250 / 1,292
44
Facility 44
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,336 / 1,338
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 13
Rank #472 / 1,299
46.7%
Facility 46.7%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1,116 / 1,202
Fc Ranger Ops Greenhaven Estates And Tarantino Sr. Lvg-
High Desert Haven
AL
MC
RESC
Ridgecrest
154
Facility 154
CA AVG 103
Rank #280 / 1,350
No
24
Facility 24
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,193 / 1,411
D+24
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 13
Rank #859 / 1,292
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,203 / 1,338
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,224 / 1,299
-High Desert Haven, LLCPrivate Rooms
California Mission Inn
AL
IL
MC
RC
-
85
Facility 85
CA AVG 103
Rank #716 / 1,350
Yes
74
Facility 74
CA AVG 56
Rank #397 / 1,411
D+20
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 13
Rank #859 / 1,292
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,128 / 1,338
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #777 / 1,299
-San Gabriel Senior Living, Inc-
JM’s Residential Care Home
AL
RESC
Oxnard (Hobson Park West)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,036 / 1,350
No
75
Facility 75
CA AVG 56
Rank #376 / 1,411
D-2-
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #451 / 1,338
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,224 / 1,299
66.7%
Facility 66.7%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #785 / 1,202
Jm's Residential Care HomePrivate Rooms
Castilla Lane Villa
AL
MC
Mission Viejo
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,036 / 1,350
No
30
Facility 30
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,134 / 1,411
C+6
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,292
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #451 / 1,338
20
Facility 20
CA AVG 13
Rank #328 / 1,299
66.7%
Facility 66.7%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #785 / 1,202
Joyful Home CorporationStudio / 1 Bed Room
Vi at La Jolla Village
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
NH
SNF
San Diego (University City)
783
Facility 783
CA AVG 103
Rank #4 / 1,350
No
88
Facility 88
CA AVG 56
Rank #146 / 1,411
?34
17
Facility 17
CA AVG 13
Rank #991 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 13
Rank #120 / 1,299
69.3%
Facility 69.3%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #738 / 1,202
Ccw La Jolla LLC, Cc La Jolla LLC, And Classic Res MgmtSuite / Penthouse / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Vi at Palo Alto
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Palo Alto
876
Facility 876
CA AVG 103
Rank #1 / 1,350
No
80
Facility 80
CA AVG 56
Rank #288 / 1,411
?24
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 13
Rank #791 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
21
Facility 21
CA AVG 13
Rank #297 / 1,299
73.1%
Facility 73.1%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #650 / 1,202
Cc Palo Alto LLC And Classic Res. Mgmt. Ltd. Partner1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed

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Overview of A1 Del Monte Stockton

A1 Del Monte Stockton provides assisted living, hospice care, memory care, and respite care in Stockton. Assisted living helps residents with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication management, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Hospice care supports residents with serious illness through comfort-focused care. Respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs time away. The community has 158 beds, creating a setting with more residents and staff and typically more programming at this scale.

Meals are prepared by an executive chef, and snacks are available throughout the day, giving residents prepared food and between-meal options. A Walk Score of 61 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to complete certain errands independently.

A1 Del Monte operates the community, and Sandeep Saini serves as administrator. A1 Del Monte Stockton may be a good fit for someone living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia who needs a secured, supervised setting.

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Overview of Aegis Living Corte Madera

Aegis Living Corte Madera provides assisted living, hospice care, memory care, and respite care in Corte Madera. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Hospice care supports residents nearing the end of life. Respite care provides a short stay for someone whose usual caregiver needs time to travel or recover. The community has 150 beds and allows pets, so a resident can continue living with a companion animal.

Residents can use a spa and hair salon, all day dining with chef prepared meals tailored to individual tastes and needs, and rehabilitation services. A Walk Score of 54 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach select destinations independently. Eugene Pascual serves as administrator, and the community is operated by Bmsh Ii Corte Madera Ca and Aegis Senior Communities. Aegis Living Corte Madera may be a good fit for someone who needs daily support, secured memory care, end of life care, or a short term stay.

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Overview of City Creek Assisted Living

City Creek Assisted Living provides assisted living in Sacramento, California, with 121 beds in shared residential rooms. Residents can receive help with daily activities such as bathing and scheduled medication reminders, making the community potentially suitable for someone who needs this support while living in a shared setting.

Family-style dining and snacks give residents shared meals and food between meals. Local shopping trips and transportation services support outings without requiring residents to arrange transportation independently; Caleb Summerhays serves as administrator, and T Street operates the community.

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Overview of Greenhaven Estates

Greenhaven Estates has been part of Sacramento’s Southwestern neighborhood for 26 years, running 105 beds across assisted living and memory care. Occupancy sits at 47%, just under half the beds filled. Fc Ranger Ops Greenhaven Estates and Tarantino Sr Lvg operate the community, with Arlene Moreno as administrator. The Walk Score comes in at 51, moderately walkable, enough for some errands on foot without ditching the car entirely.

Day-to-day, residents get 24-hour care assistance and structured health and wellness programming. Meals run resort-style rather than a standard cafeteria setup, and there’s an organized activities calendar built to keep residents socially engaged rather than isolated in their rooms. On the regulatory side, inspections here have tended to center on four recurring areas: medication management, staffing and staff credentials, environmental and hazardous-materials safety, and housekeeping and upkeep.

Greenhaven Estates reads as an established, mid-to-large community offering both assisted living and memory care, currently running well under full capacity. For families weighing size and service range against actual current occupancy, that gap between capacity and current census is worth factoring into the picture alongside everything else confirmed here.

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High Desert Haven

1240 College Heights Blvd, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
Overview of High Desert Haven

High Desert Haven is a highly regarded residential care community in Ridgecrest, CA, that offers assisted living and memory care. Promoting a home-like environment, the community ensures older adults are comfortable and safe. Three nutritious meals daily, 24-hour care, and household services are also offered to enrich residents’ living experiences. The community also creates personalized care plans to meet residents’ unique needs and help them thrive in retirement.

A variety of games, exciting events, and light exercises provide residents with more opportunities to interact with peers and gain meaningful experiences. A beauty shop, a warm dining room, and spacious communal spaces ensure residents’ holistic wellness. Residents experience a worry-free retirement, especially with the community’s peaceful setting in Ridgecrest’s residential neighborhood. This residential care community is a good choice for senior living in California, as it has high-quality services dedicated to older adults’ well-being.

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Overview of California Mission Inn

California Mission Inn offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Rosemead, California. Assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing, and medication while the resident keeps a private apartment, while independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and respite care offers a short stay for a family caregiver who needs to travel or recover.

The range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since moving between care levels can happen without leaving the community. The starting price is $2,900, but that figure is not assigned to a specific care level. California Mission Inn has 85 beds.

A Walk Score of 74 places the area in the very walkable band, where most errands can be done on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Chef-prepared meals, an occupational therapy gym, outdoor areas and gardens, an on-site salon, and transportation for appointments are available, with the therapy gym allowing residents to receive therapy without arranging transportation elsewhere. Pets are allowed, so a resident can bring a pet when moving in; Jared Green serves as administrator, and San Gabriel Senior Living operates the community.

Starting Price $2,900/Month

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Overview of Jm’s Residential Care Home

Surrounded by convenient local amenities in Oxnard, CA, JM’s Residential Care Home is a trusted community that offers assisted living. Dedicated to residents’ welfare, the community provides top-tier care and support tailored to their unique needs around the clock. With its quaint and welcoming setting, residents feel at ease and receive the utmost attention they deserve.

There’s no dull moment in the community with a robust calendar of fun activities and enriching programs highlighting their interests and strengths. Residents have the finest dining experience with delightful and healthy meals, catering to their dietary needs and preferences. Medication management and transportation coordination are also available for residents’ comfort and convenience. Live comfortably in your golden years surrounded by the community’s beautiful and specially designed amenities.

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Castilla Lane Villa

24272 Castilla Lane, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
Overview of Castilla Lane Villa

Enjoy a well-cared-for retirement life with Castilla Lane Villa, an outstanding community in Mission Viejo, CA that provides an intimate setting for assisted living. With its bright and spacious accommodations, the community provides residents with a clean and relaxing environment for enjoying their golden years. The community features an excellent team of caregivers to offer 24/7 daily living assistance, personal care, and medication management.

Residents’ well-being is properly maintained through personalized care plans and regular monitoring of their vital signs. The community also handles residents’ meal preparation and serves them an array of fresh, healthy, and delicious meals daily. At Castilla Lane Villa, they strive to maintain a carefree living environment where residents are empowered to enjoy the lifestyle they deserve.

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Overview of VI at La Jolla Village

VI at La Jolla Village in San Diego offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, nursing home and skilled nursing care, along with continuing care retirement community living. Assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing, and medication while the resident keeps an apartment. Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Several care levels are available in one community. As a resident’s needs grow, they may be able to move to a different level without leaving the community. With 783 beds, VI at La Jolla Village is a large community, with more residents, staff, and usually programming than a smaller setting.

Housing includes suites, penthouses, one bedroom residences, and two bedroom residences. The range of layouts can suit someone seeking a single residence or a larger home, including a two bedroom option for a couple moving together. The area has a Walk Score of 88, meaning it is very walkable and most errands can be completed on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still reach nearby shops, pharmacies, or cafes independently.

Medicare and private pay are accepted, although Medicare covers short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence. Total nurse staffing is 5 hours and 30 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nurse staffing time allocated per resident. Stephanie Boudreau serves as administrator, and the community is operated by Ccw La Jolla, Cc La Jolla, and Classic Res Mgmt. The combination of multiple care levels may be a good fit for a resident whose needs may grow over time.

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Overview of VI at Palo Alto

Enjoy the picturesque scenery of Sand Hill Road, Palo Alto, CA, with the astounding senior living community of VI at Palo Alto offering assisted living, independent living, memory care, and skilled nursing. The community features cozy and purposely built residences in variations of one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and three-bedroom floor plans, ensuring relaxation and security at its finest. A kind and highly trained team lends extra hands for seniors to live their golden years doing what they love.

With the seniors’ well-being in mind, the community conducts engaging activities and enjoyable programs to ensure they maintain an active and happy lifestyle. Have an unforgettable dining experience with delectable and healthy meals catering to nutritional needs and preferences. VI at Palo Alto is a safe place for seniors seeking solace in their golden years with its serene spaces and friendly community guiding you every step of the way.

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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.