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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.
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.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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 Terraces at San Joaquin Gardens a CCRC
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Fresno
652
Facility 652
CA AVG 103
Rank #8 / 1,350
?Yes
57
Facility 57
CA AVG 56
Rank #746 / 1,411
20
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #498 / 1,292
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #679 / 1,338
32
Facility 32
CA AVG 13
Rank #76 / 1,299
57.2%
Facility 57.2%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #997 / 1,202
A+Humangood & Humangood Norcal & Humangood Fresno-
Acacia Creek – Union City
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Union City
376
Facility 376
CA AVG 103
Rank #30 / 1,350
?Yes
63
Facility 63
CA AVG 56
Rank #606 / 1,411
14
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #610 / 1,292
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #451 / 1,338
29
Facility 29
CA AVG 13
Rank #120 / 1,299
46.5%
Facility 46.5%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1,119 / 1,202
A+Masonic Sen Liv Masonic Homes Cal & Acacia Creek-
Capistrano Senior Living
AL
HOS
IL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
San Juan Capistrano
125
Facility 125
CA AVG 103
Rank #454 / 1,350
?Yes
68
Facility 68
CA AVG 56
Rank #521 / 1,411
15
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #498 / 1,292
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 3
Rank #943 / 1,338
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #857 / 1,299
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1 / 1,202
-Asrv LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Bethel Assisted Living
AL
-
125
Facility 125
CA AVG 103
Rank #454 / 1,350
B+No
15
Facility 15
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,280 / 1,411
25
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 13
Rank #756 / 1,292
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 3
Rank #943 / 1,338
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Cottages at Hemet
AL
Hemet
110
Facility 110
CA AVG 103
Rank #551 / 1,350
B-No
62
Facility 62
CA AVG 56
Rank #621 / 1,411
48
29
Facility 29
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,162 / 1,292
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #840 / 1,338
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Grace Home
AL
RESC
Orangevale
24
Facility 24
CA AVG 103
Rank #993 / 1,350
D-No
68
Facility 68
CA AVG 56
Rank #521 / 1,411
28
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 13
Rank #669 / 1,292
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,254 / 1,338
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #651 / 1,299
87.5%
Facility 87.5%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #257 / 1,202
-Nelson S. JacintoPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms
East Bay Longevity Assisted Living
AL
Oakland
49
Facility 49
CA AVG 103
Rank #886 / 1,350
B+No
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,366 / 1,411
5
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #310 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #651 / 1,299
--East Bay Longevity Assisted Living LLC-
Victor Royale, LLC
AL
ADC
Glendale
60
Facility 60
CA AVG 103
Rank #847 / 1,350
CNo
88
Facility 88
CA AVG 56
Rank #146 / 1,411
108
95
Facility 95
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,286 / 1,292
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,203 / 1,338
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 13
Rank #472 / 1,299
86.7%
Facility 86.7%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #270 / 1,202
-Victor Royale, LLC-
Pleasant Hill Oasis
AL
MC
Pleasant Hill
49
Facility 49
CA AVG 103
Rank #886 / 1,350
C-No
54
Facility 54
CA AVG 56
Rank #804 / 1,411
21
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #709 / 1,292
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 3
Rank #943 / 1,338
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #701 / 1,299
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1 / 1,202
-Ph Senior Care LLC And Northstar Senior Living Inc-
O‘Connor Woods
AL
IL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Stockton (Sherwood Manor)
499
Facility 499
CA AVG 103
Rank #21 / 1,350
?Yes
22
Facility 22
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,215 / 1,411
13
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #310 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
35
Facility 35
CA AVG 13
Rank #46 / 1,299
--O'connor Woods HousingStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Overview of The Terraces at San Joaquin Gardens a CCRC

The Terraces at San Joaquin Gardens has been a pioneer in making residents feel welcomed and comfortable for its independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing residents. Seniors live a vibrant lifestyle where they can pursue individual goals and needs with additional support. The Terraces is a safe and secure continuing retirement community that ensures seniors and their families the best senior care.

The Terraces at San Joaquin Gardens maintain an active lifestyle for its residents to take advantage of– a dining experience that provides delicious meals created by an executive chef, wellness programs planned for those who want to stay active with social, intellectual, and cultural opportunities found in their yoga and dance classes. 

Contact The Terraces at San Joaquin Gardens a CCRC

Overview of Acacia Creek – Union City

Acacia Creek in Union City, California, accommodates independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing care. Independent apartments suit seniors seeking a private residence without routine personal assistance, whereas assisted living programs aid with daily activities like bathing, dressing, and managing medication. Memory care operates within secure quarters designed for individuals facing cognitive decline, and respite admissions provide temporary stays while a family caregiver takes time off.

Leadership rests with administrator Chuck Major, alongside operators Masonic Homes California and Acacia Creek Masonic Senior Living. Records indicate a capacity of 376 beds with a 47% occupancy rate. Residents have access to specialized programs including Successful Aging, Assisted Living, and Memory Care. Facilities feature a fitness center, an indoor pool and spa, a garden area, and a hair and nail salon.

Dining choices encompass restaurant-style service with custom breakfast options, private dining, and dietary accommodations such as heart-healthy, low-sodium, low-sugar, and vegetarian meals. Pets are welcomed on campus. Surrounding neighborhoods carry a 58 walk score, permitting some errands to be managed without driving. Financial options cover Medicare, Medicaid, and private payment.

Interested individuals exploring continuous care options can contact Acacia Creek to inquire about active waitlists, verify coverage choices, or arrange a campus tour.

Contact Acacia Creek – Union City

Capistrano Senior Living

31741 Rancho Viejo Rd A, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Overview of Capistrano Senior Living

Capistrano Senior Living in San Juan Capistrano, CA, has seven care types on its list. Skilled nursing, nursing home care, and hospice care are three, and independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care make up the rest.

An independent living resident has a private residence and access to community services but no daily care. For assisted living residents, staff take on bathing, dressing, medication, and the rest of a day’s tasks. Memory care puts supervision around wandering risk in a secured area. Skilled nursing brings licensed nurses who stay on through the night.

Hospice is the end-of-life level. A short-term respite stay is available for the time a caregiver at home must be elsewhere. With the levels all here, a change in need happens inside the community, which is what someone wanting several options in one place is after.

All 125 beds are occupied, so an opening is not something to count on. Housing starts at a studio, which is a single private room, and runs to layouts of one and two bedrooms. Two bedrooms make sense for a couple or for someone wanting a companion. A resident’s pet may live there too.

Each resident averages 3h 42m of nursing daily. Rehabilitation services and Short-Term Rehab cover recovery during a temporary stay. The community features a fitness center, a library, a spa, a courtyard, a patio, and transportation services.

Medicare covers skilled care for a limited period once someone leaves the hospital, not a long residence, and everything else is private pay, with the family paying its own way. Walk Score’s 68 means somewhat walkable, which leaves some nearby errands within reach for a resident without a car. Bryan Hadley administers the community, and Asrv LLC operates it.

Contact Capistrano Senior Living

Overview of Bethel Assisted Living

Bethel Assisted Living provides assisted living in Appleton, Wisconsin. Opened in 2016, the community has 125 beds.

Assisted living includes help with daily activities and medication management, supporting residents who need assistance with everyday routines and taking prescribed medicines while living in the community. Bethel Assisted Living may be a good fit for someone who needs help with daily activities and medication management and may benefit from rehabilitation services.

Rehabilitation services, music therapy, massage therapy, hospice services and an in-house MD service are available within the facility, so residents can access these forms of support without leaving the community. A salon and spa, religious services, and a secure patio and garden area are also available, giving residents a place to spend time outside. Melissa Orello is the administrator, and Michele Packett is the director.

Contact Bethel Assisted Living

Overview of Cottages at Hemet

Built around assisted living, with respite care as well, Cottages at Hemet is located in Hemet, CA. Assisted living here means a resident’s own space, with staff stepping in for daily tasks. Respite care is short-term by design, and it gives a family that needs temporary support somewhere to turn.

The community has 110 beds and keeps daily activities as part of ordinary life there. Financial Planning is a named program, aimed at a practical need residents and families share.

The area is rated somewhat walkable, with a Walk Score of 62. The administrator’s post belongs to Barbara Bogoje.

Contact Cottages at Hemet

Grace Home

9260 Loma Ln, Orangevale, CA 95662
Overview of Grace Home

Grace Home is a dedicated assisted living community in California that provides personalized care. With its two distinct locations in Orangevale and Carmichael, the community strives to provide a home away from home for older adults to live comfortably in their later years. Meal preparation, housekeeping services, and medication management are also offered to ensure residents experience a maintenance-free living. The community is dedicated to improving older adults’ living experiences, creating care plans tailored to their unique needs.

An entertainment area and fun activities accompany older adults to encourage an active lifestyle and social engagement. Three healthy meals are also provided, so residents have a hassle-free dining experience. The community’s ideal location in California provides residents with convenient access to their necessities. As a trusted assisted living community in California, Grace Home ensures older adults are well cared for.

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Overview of East Bay Longevity Assisted Living

East Bay Longevity Assisted Living offers assisted living in Oakland, California. The community has 49 beds, creating a smaller setting that may suit someone who prefers a more intimate home. Residents receive help with daily living activities and routine tasks, while administrator Alice Kaung oversees the community. Dining includes seasonal fresh foods and special menus for celebrations, bringing variety to everyday meals and marking important occasions.

Contact East Bay Longevity Assisted Living

Overview of Victor Royale

Victor Royale, in Glendale, CA, has both assisted living and adult day care. Assisted living pairs an apartment with help with daily tasks, and adult day care is care during daytime hours. A family might want either one, whether that is ongoing residential support or daytime care.

Administration here falls to Veronica Behar. Games, arts and crafts, dancing, and karaoke fill the daily activity schedule, giving residents creative, recreational, and social ways to spend time. At 88, the Walk Score is very walkable, and most errands are possible on foot for a resident who cannot drive.

Staff are in the home at all hours across its 69 beds. Medicaid is the payer accepted.

Contact Victor Royale, LLC

Overview of Pleasant Hill Oasis

Pleasant Hill Oasis provides assisted living and memory care in Pleasant Hill, California. Assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident lives in a private or semi-private room. Memory care provides supervision in a setting suited to someone living with dementia who may be at risk of wandering.

Having both care levels may allow a resident whose needs grow over time to remain at Pleasant Hill Oasis rather than move to another community. The community has 49 beds, and all are currently occupied. Private and semi-private rooms are available, so residents may have either an individual room or a shared room.

Respite care supports short term stays when someone’s usual caregiver needs temporary help. Rehabilitation services also provide access to therapy at the community. Meals are freshly cooked and seasonal, with special dietary needs accommodated.

Residents can take part in coffee, news updates, exercise, and relaxation programs. Medication management and incontinence services address specific daily care needs. Pleasant Hill Oasis is administered by Liza Elegado and operated by Ph Senior Care and Northstar Senior Living.

A Walk Score of 54 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot. A resident who no longer drives may be able to reach select nearby destinations independently. Families using financial planning information should note that no payment options or starting prices are confirmed here.

Contact Pleasant Hill Oasis

O‘Connor Woods

3400 Wagner Heights Rd, Stockton, CA 95209
Overview of O‘connor Woods

O’Connor Woods provides nursing home, skilled nursing, assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Stockton, CA. Nursing home and skilled nursing care include licensed nursing support on site around the clock, while assisted living helps with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while residents keep their own living space. 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 when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Several care levels are available. A resident whose needs grow over time may be able to move to another level of care without leaving the community. With 499 beds, O’Connor Woods is a larger community with more residents and staff and usually more programming.

Housing includes studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom layouts. A studio provides one private space, while a two-bedroom layout may suit a couple or someone who wants a companion. Payment options are Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay: Medicare applies to short-term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long-term residence, Medicaid can help when savings may not cover a long stay, and private pay means using personal or family funds.

Total nurse staffing is 5 hours 16 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time provided for each resident. The gated community spans 34 park-like acres in the Sherwood Manor neighborhood. Rehabilitation services support residents who need therapy as part of recovery, and the community offers the A Day Away program.

Pets are allowed, so a resident may be able to keep a pet while living there. Penny Leal-Mallete serves as administrator, and O’Connor Woods Housing operates the community. With its range of care levels, housing choices, and respite option, O’Connor Woods may suit someone who needs assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, or a short stay while a family caregiver is away.

Contact O‘Connor Woods

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.