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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. 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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Gramercy Court Assisted Living and Memory Care
AL
MC
NH
SNF
A Sacramento (Arden-Arcade)
120
Facility 120
CA AVG 103
Rank #484 / 1,350
B+No
62
Facility 62
CA AVG 56
Rank #621 / 1,411
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88.3%
Facility 88.3%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #247 / 1,202
-Private Rooms
Casa de las Campanas
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
San Diego (Rancho Bernardo)
582
Facility 582
CA AVG 103
Rank #9 / 1,350
?Yes
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,303 / 1,411
21
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 13
Rank #756 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
37
Facility 37
CA AVG 13
Rank #32 / 1,299
86.8%
Facility 86.8%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #268 / 1,202
Casa De Las Campanas/Life Care Service, LLC-
Heritage Pointe
AL
MC
RC
Omaha
225
Facility 225
CA AVG 103
Rank #96 / 1,350
C+Yes
50
Facility 50
CA AVG 56
Rank #879 / 1,411
60
45
Facility 45
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,241 / 1,292
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,024 / 1,338
35
Facility 35
CA AVG 13
Rank #46 / 1,299
45.3%
Facility 45.3%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1,129 / 1,202
Jewish Home For The Aging And Life Care Services, LLC-
La Posada
AL
MC
RC
Whittier
114
Facility 114
CA AVG 103
Rank #535 / 1,350
D-No
20
Facility 20
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,232 / 1,411
51
37
Facility 37
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,205 / 1,292
16
Facility 16
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,288 / 1,338
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #964 / 1,299
75.4%
Facility 75.4%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #603 / 1,202
Posada Sl LLC-
Leisure Garden Senior Assisted Living
AL
RESC
W Lancaster
157
Facility 157
CA AVG 103
Rank #268 / 1,350
CNo
50
Facility 50
CA AVG 56
Rank #879 / 1,411
113
84
Facility 84
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,280 / 1,292
14
Facility 14
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,266 / 1,338
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #857 / 1,299
-Maxicare Senior Home, LLC-
Sundial
AL
RC
Redding (North Hilltop)
65
Facility 65
CA AVG 103
Rank #829 / 1,350
DNo
16
Facility 16
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,272 / 1,411
18
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 13
Rank #827 / 1,292
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,128 / 1,338
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,056 / 1,299
53.8%
Facility 53.8%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1,031 / 1,202
Sundial Operations LLC And Northstar Sr. Lvg, Inc-
Helping Hands Senior Care
AL
MC
Fresno (Roosevelt)
30
Facility 30
CA AVG 103
Rank #980 / 1,350
D+No
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,159 / 1,411
13
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #418 / 1,292
16
Facility 16
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,288 / 1,338
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,135 / 1,299
30.0%
Facility 30.0%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1,195 / 1,202
Helping Hands Senior Care LLC-
Hallmark Of Bakersfield
AL
IL
MC
Bakersfield
99
Facility 99
CA AVG 103
Rank #625 / 1,350
C-No
79
Facility 79
CA AVG 56
Rank #309 / 1,411
22
14
Facility 14
CA AVG 13
Rank #931 / 1,292
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,024 / 1,338
-
59.6%
Facility 59.6%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #971 / 1,202
-Studio Suite
Kathleen Care Home
AL
RESC
Diamond Bar
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,036 / 1,350
D-No
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,327 / 1,411
6-
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #840 / 1,338
19
Facility 19
CA AVG 13
Rank #381 / 1,299
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #335 / 1,202
Orlando J. Valera, IncPrivate / Shared Rooms

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Overview of VI at Palo Alto

VI at Palo Alto is a continuing care retirement community in Palo Alto, California, offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision, and skilled nursing includes licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

The range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since moving to higher care can occur within the same community. With 876 beds, VI at Palo Alto is a larger community, with more residents and staff sharing the setting. Housing includes residences with one, two, or three bedrooms, giving a couple room to live together or allowing a resident to have a companion.

Total nurse staffing is 5 hours and 32 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time assigned to each resident. Wellness programming, rehabilitation services, short term rehabilitation, and respite care are available. Respite care provides a short stay for a family whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover, while short term rehabilitation is designed for a temporary rehabilitation stay.

Medicare and private pay are accepted. A Walk Score of 80 places the area in the very walkable band, meaning most errands can be done on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Valerie Alves serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Gramercy Court Assisted Living and Memory Care

Cherish every moment of your golden years with Gramercy Court Assisted Living & Memory Care, an astounding community set near Kaiser Permanente Sacramento Medical Center in Sacramento, CA, offering assisted living and memory care. The community is committed to improving residents’ welfare, providing top-notch care for their special needs around the clock. Residents also enjoy a worry-free retirement, with the community helping with their day-to-day activities and household chores.

Engaging activities and exciting events are conducted to enhance the cognition of those with memory-related needs. Accommodating residents’ nutritional requirements and preferences, delicious and healthy meals are provided for a satisfactory dining experience. Here, residents are prioritized with every service and amenity, ensuring comfort and safety.

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Casa de las Campanas

18655 W Bernardo Dr, San Diego, CA 92127
Overview of Casa De Las Campanas

Situated in San Diego, California, Casa De Las Campanas envisions a vibrant community where residents thrive in a maintenance-free, independent senior living lifestyle. They prioritize individual choice and freedom, fostering an environment where residents can pursue their passions and interests without worry. With a commitment to a complete continuum of care, including assisted living, skilled nursing, memory care, and rehabilitation, Casa ensures residents’ health needs are met seamlessly as they age.

Casa De Las Campanas boasts a range of senior living amenities and facilities to enhance residents’ quality of life. From stylish floor plans with patios or balconies to modern amenities, a residence suits every preference. Additionally, 24/7 nursing supervision, social services, daily activities, routine housekeeping, and salon services keep residents occupied and pampered while maintaining independence. With resources for independent living, senior care services, and community events, Casa provides a supportive and engaging environment where residents thrive.

 

 

Starting Price $4,499/Month

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Overview of Heritage Pointe

Heritage Pointe offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Omaha, NE. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication management while the resident lives in a private unit. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Respite care offers a short stay when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

These options may suit a resident whose needs could change over time or a family seeking short term support. Heritage Pointe has 225 beds, with studios, one bedroom units, and two bedroom units. A studio is a single private space, while a two bedroom layout can work for a couple moving together or for someone who wants a companion.

An outdoor courtyard gives residents a shared place to spend time outside. The snack bar and coffee shop provide refreshments without requiring a trip outside the building. Exercise facilities, a library, and a salon or barber shop offer places for exercise, reading, and grooming services on site. Pets are allowed, and scheduled transportation is available for residents.

The area has a Walk Score of 50, classified as somewhat walkable, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to complete some errands on foot. Erin Palposi serves as administrator, and Jewish Home For The Aging and Life Care Services operates Heritage Pointe.

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Overview of La Posada

La Posada provides assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Whittier, California, with 114 beds. Residents may receive help with daily tasks, live in a supervised setting for dementia related needs, or stay for a shorter period while a usual caregiver travels or recovers. The range of care can suit someone whose needs may change over time, as well as a family seeking a temporary care arrangement.

Dining menus follow the dietary recommendations of each resident’s medical care team. Staffing is available 24 hours a day, so help is available around the clock. Colleen Rozatti serves as administrator, and Posada Sl operates the community.

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Overview of Leisure Garden Senior Assisted Living

Leisure Garden Senior Assisted Living provides assisted living and residential care in Lancaster, CA. Personal care and medication administration support residents who need help with daily tasks or managing prescribed medicines. The community may be a good fit for someone who needs that support and prefers either a private room or a semi private room. Private rooms offer a single living space, while semi private rooms suit someone comfortable sharing with a companion.

Respite care is available for a short stay when a usual caregiver needs time away. Nutritional and dietary counseling gives residents guidance about food choices and dietary planning. The 157 bed community includes large patios, a garden and spacious activity areas, giving residents places for outdoor time and scheduled activities.

A Walk Score of 50 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot. A resident who no longer drives may be able to handle certain nearby errands independently. Crystal Barrientos serves as administrator, and Maxicare Senior Home operates the community.

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Overview of Sundial

Burrowed in the welcoming environment of Redding, CA, the Sundial is an enticing senior living community that offers assisted living and respite care services. Known for its “bird in flight” design which means overcoming diversity, this community provides a warming environment for its residents to boost a promising living experience. Here, residents can choose from a variety of accommodations tailored to their needs and tastes. This community also provides short-term stays with personalized care services and 24-hour assistance from a dedicated and trained team.

Fostering a caring and inclusive environment, enjoy its exceptional amenities and services like restaurant-style dining with a fresh and seasonal selection of meals, a full-packed calendar for social activities, and medication management. With Sundial, seniors can enjoy a classic living experience.

Starting Price $3,295/Month

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Overview of Helping Hands Senior Care

Helping Hands Senior Care provides assisted living and memory care in Fresno, CA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident maintains their own living space. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision, which can suit someone at risk of wandering. With both care levels available, Helping Hands Senior Care may be a good fit for a resident whose needs may grow over time and who may be able to move to a different level of care without leaving the community.

Located in the Roosevelt neighborhood, the community has 30 beds, making it a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know each other. Elsa Nguyen serves as the administrator. Starting prices are $3,500 for assisted living and $4,700 for memory care, giving families a separate expected starting cost for each care level.

Price range $3,500 - $4,700/Month
Overview of Hallmark of Bakersfield

Hallmark of Bakersfield offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Bakersfield, California. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks while preserving a private living space, memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and independent living provides private living with community services but no daily care. Having all three care levels on one campus may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since moving between them can happen without leaving the community.

The community has 99 beds and offers studio suites, including deluxe studios with a patio or balcony. Each layout provides one private living space. Ashley L. Candelas is the administrator, and the community opened in 2026.

A fitness center and wellness program give residents on-site options for exercise and wellness activities. The salon, barber, and spa support grooming and personal care without requiring a trip away, while the garden and patio provide outdoor spaces. Transportation is available for travel beyond the community, and a Walk Score of 79 places the area in the very walkable band, meaning most errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may still get out independently.

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Kathleen Care Home

1531 Kiowa Crest Dr, Diamond Bar, CA 91765
Overview of Kathleen Care Home

Kathleen Care Home is an exceptional residential care community in Diamond Bar, CA, that offers assisted living. Here, older adults experience the utmost comfort with fully furnished accommodations and a home-like environment. With personalized care, housekeeping, and laundry services, residents can also maintain their independence without hassles. The community’s passion for high-quality living allows residents to live the best of their golden years.

Medication management is available, so residents do not have to worry about their prescriptions. With three delicious meals, meal preparation is not a worry. As one of California’s trusted senior living communities, the community is a good choice for older adults seeking a worry-free retirement.

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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 1600 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.