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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. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative 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.
The Reutlinger Community
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Danville
120
Facility 120
CA AVG 103
Rank #484 / 1,350
No
30
Facility 30
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,134 / 1,411
?27
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 13
Rank #827 / 1,292
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #451 / 1,338
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 13
Rank #120 / 1,299
65.0%
Facility 65.0%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #880 / 1,202
Reutlinger Community, The And Eskaton Properties IncStudio / 1 Bed
Orange Healthcare & Wellness Center, LLC
AL
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Orange
112
Facility 112
CA AVG 103
Rank #542 / 1,350
No
58
Facility 58
CA AVG 56
Rank #725 / 1,411
B+----
80.7%
Facility 80.7%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #480 / 1,202
-Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Solheim Senior Community
AL
CCRC
MC
NH
SNF
Los Angeles (Northeast Los Angeles)
126
Facility 126
CA AVG 103
Rank #449 / 1,350
Yes
93
Facility 93
CA AVG 56
Rank #71 / 1,411
?6
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #199 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
33
Facility 33
CA AVG 13
Rank #59 / 1,299
68.3%
Facility 68.3%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #759 / 1,202
Solheim Lutheran Home-
Westchester Villa
AL
IL
MC
Inglewood
174
Facility 174
CA AVG 103
Rank #209 / 1,350
No
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,321 / 1,411
A-10
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #498 / 1,292
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #451 / 1,338
19
Facility 19
CA AVG 13
Rank #355 / 1,299
-Americare Group, Inc-
Aegis Assisted Living at Shadowridge
AL
Oceanside
95
Facility 95
CA AVG 103
Rank #659 / 1,350
No
41
Facility 41
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,009 / 1,411
B+26
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #709 / 1,292
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #679 / 1,338
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Palms Retirement Center
AL
MC
Fullerton
144
Facility 144
CA AVG 103
Rank #344 / 1,350
No
82
Facility 82
CA AVG 56
Rank #242 / 1,411
B45
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,151 / 1,292
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #679 / 1,338
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #964 / 1,299
72.2%
Facility 72.2%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #667 / 1,202
Palms Retirement Center Inc-
Savant of Alhambra
AL
MC
Alhambra
176
Facility 176
CA AVG 103
Rank #192 / 1,350
No
66
Facility 66
CA AVG 56
Rank #550 / 1,411
B+30
20
Facility 20
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,049 / 1,292
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,085 / 1,338
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,056 / 1,299
80.7%
Facility 80.7%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #480 / 1,202
Alhambra Senior Villa LLC-
Rosecrans Villa Residential Care
AL
RESC
Hawthorne
135
Facility 135
CA AVG 103
Rank #397 / 1,350
No
50
Facility 50
CA AVG 56
Rank #879 / 1,411
A-28
18
Facility 18
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,014 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
19
Facility 19
CA AVG 13
Rank #355 / 1,299
-Rosecrans Villa, Inc-
Marbella Visalia
AL
MC
Caldwell Visalia
72
Facility 72
CA AVG 103
Rank #792 / 1,350
Yes-D-39
24
Facility 24
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,102 / 1,292
20
Facility 20
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,312 / 1,338
27
Facility 27
CA AVG 13
Rank #171 / 1,299
76.4%
Facility 76.4%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #576 / 1,202
Visalia Ventures, LLC And Integral Senior Liv Mgmt LLC-
Marin Terrace
AL
HOS
MC
RC
Mill Valley
49
Facility 49
CA AVG 103
Rank #886 / 1,350
No
87
Facility 87
CA AVG 56
Rank #167 / 1,411
D-26
16
Facility 16
CA AVG 13
Rank #980 / 1,292
18
Facility 18
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,300 / 1,338
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #777 / 1,299
-Marin Terrace LLC-

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Overview of The Reutlinger Community

Everyday is a life-enhancing opportunity at The Reutlinger Community, a charming senior living community in Contra Costa County, Danville, CA, offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, rehabilitation, and skilled nursing. With its continuum of care services, residents are guaranteed to gracefully age in place with seamless transition should their needs evolve. Residents are welcomed into beautifully designed studios, one-bedroom apartments, and memory care units that perfectly align with their tastes and needs.

With 24-hour team availability, residents and their loved ones can rest easy knowing they will be constantly supported by care partners who are truly invested in their health and happiness. Residents are empowered to continue living life to the fullest with lifelong learning programs, activities and opportunities for socialization offered by the community. Beautiful community amenities, including cozy lounge areas, dining rooms, an art room and physical fitness studio, provides relaxing space for exploration and enjoyment.

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Overview of Orange Healthcare & Wellness Center

Orange Healthcare & Wellness Center is a nursing home in Orange, CA, offering rehabilitation and skilled nursing. The community strives to keep older adults comfortable and safe in a clean and nurturing setting. Nutritious meals, transportation, and 24-hour care are among the high-quality services dedicated to improving residents’ quality of life. Alongside a wide range of specialized care, the community also works closely with residents to provide the best possible care tailored to their unique needs and habits.

Group outings, live entertainment, and games foster interactions and encourage residents to live actively. Residents can also relax and talk to friends in the spacious outdoors and lively gathering areas. CHOC Hospital – Orange, restaurants, shops, and bus stops are also located nearby, providing residents with quick access to their necessities and leisure. As one of the trusted options for senior living in California, this nursing home continuously provides high standards of care to help older adults thrive in retirement.

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Overview of Solheim Senior Community

Solheim Senior Community, located in Los Angeles, California, has been offering a fulfilling life to seniors since 1923. With a range of care services, including memory care, skilled nursing, residential living, and assisted living, Solheim dedicates itself to providing seniors with the highest quality of care and support possible.

The community is a vibrant and active one, with a wellness center staffed by a full-time coordinator, offering residents a variety of activities and programs to keep them engaged and healthy. Solheim’s common areas are a hub of activity, with plenty of space to socialize and connect with others. The staff ensures that residents’ housekeeping and laundry needs are taken care of, and state-of-the-art security cameras and safety fire systems ensure their safety and security 24/7.

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Westchester Villa

220 W. Manchester Blvd, Inglewood, CA 90301
Overview of Westchester Villa

Westchester Villa offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Inglewood, CA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while the resident maintains an apartment, while independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care.

Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone living with dementia or at risk of wandering. Having all three care levels in one community may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since moving between care levels can happen without leaving Westchester Villa.

The community has 174 beds. Transportation is available to medical appointments within 7 miles, giving residents an option for qualifying visits, and the Short Stay program provides a temporary residential arrangement.

Evangeline Agatep serves as administrator, and Americare Group operates the community.

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Overview of Aegis Assisted Living at Shadowridge

Aegis Assisted Living at Shadowridge provides assisted living in Oceanside, CA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing and medication while a resident maintains an apartment or other personal living space. The community may be a good fit for someone who needs this support and wants a studio, one bedroom or companion housing. There are 95 beds in all.

Studios, one bedroom units and companion options are available. The starting price for assisted living is $3,900, giving families an initial figure for monthly budgeting at this care level. Lance Shenk serves as the administrator. The home offers several housing choices.

A Walk Score of 41 / 100 places the area in a car dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride. Transportation is available for residents who need help getting around. Inside the community, residents can use courtyards, walking paths, butterfly and herb gardens, and outdoor lounges. On site therapy and rehabilitation services allow residents to receive therapy within the community rather than arranging transportation elsewhere.

Chef prepared, all day dining is available from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., with special diet options and private dining. More than 200 monthly activities include gardening, art, music, movie nights, walking club, TED Talks and outings, giving residents scheduled activities to attend throughout the month. Respite care is available for short stays, which can suit a family caregiver who needs time to travel or recover. Pets are allowed for residents who want to bring a pet.

Starting Price $3,900/Month

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Overview of Palms Retirement Center

Palms Retirement Center provides assisted living and memory care in Fullerton, CA. Assisted living supports residents with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while they maintain their own living space, while memory care provides a dedicated dementia unit for residents who need dementia-focused supervision. Having both care levels may make Palms Retirement Center a good fit for a resident whose needs could grow over time without requiring a move to another community.

The center has 144 beds. Medication management and special diet preparation support residents who need help with medications or meals prepared around dietary requirements, while transportation assistance helps residents manage transportation needs.

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Overview of Savant of Alhambra

Savant of Alhambra offers assisted living and memory care in Alhambra, CA. Assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing, medication, and moving between a bed and chair, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for residents at risk of wandering. Having both care levels may be a good fit for a resident whose needs grow over time, because care can continue within the same community.

Residents can choose a private apartment or a shared apartment, with either a single private living space or a shared arrangement. Respite care provides short-term stays when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. Residents can use walking paths and gardening spaces, visit the on-site salon, and attend daily events, while chef-prepared meals and special diet accommodations support those who need modified meals. Madeleine Sievert serves as the administrator, and Alhambra Senior Villa operates the community; a Walk Score of 66 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot, giving a resident who no longer drives the option to handle certain nearby errands independently.

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Overview of Rosecrans Villa Residential Care

Rosecrans Villa Residential Care provides assisted living and residential care in Hawthorne, California. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks while a resident lives in the community, and residential care includes room and board. With both care types available, Rosecrans Villa Residential Care may be a good fit for someone who needs daily living support in a residential setting.

The home has 135 beds. Shared rooms can suit a resident who wants a companion, while private rooms provide a single living space. Medicaid is accepted, which matters when a family’s savings may not cover a long stay.

Sandra Lopez serves as administrator, and Rosecrans Villa operates the community. A Walk Score of 50 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach certain nearby destinations independently. Residents have access to a pool, private garden and smoking patio, along with scheduled bingo, casino nights, movie nights and coffee socials; 24 hour awake staff remain on duty overnight as well as during the day.

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Overview of Marbella Visalia

Marbella Visalia is an assisted living and memory care community in Visalia, CA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while allowing a resident to keep their own living space.

Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Offering both care types can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time, since changing care levels does not require leaving the community.

The community has 72 beds and is administered by Vivian Villegas, with Visalia Ventures and Integral Senior Liv Mgmt operating Marbella Visalia. Professional salon and barber services allow residents to receive grooming on site, while transportation services support access to rides for activities and appointments. Pets are allowed.

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Marin Terrace

297 Miller Avenue, Mill Valley, CA 94941
Overview of Marin Terrace

Marin Terrace provides assisted living, hospice care, memory care, and respite care in Mill Valley, CA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for residents at risk of wandering.

Hospice care supports residents receiving end-of-life care, and respite care provides a short stay for someone whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. Marin Terrace may be a good fit for a family seeking memory care in a supervised setting or short-term support while a primary caregiver is away.

With 49 beds, Marin Terrace is a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know each other. A Walk Score of 87 / 100 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently; Kathleen Devera serves as the administrator.

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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.