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Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 1,435 assisted living communities in CA using CA Dept. of Social Services (CDSS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in CA
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Info below is compiled from the CA Dept. of Social Services (CDSS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

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. 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.
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 A dash means we do not publish a grade for that facility: either its public record is too thin to be fair, or we hold nothing for it at all.
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.
Grand Oaks Assisted Living
AL
MC
RC
Nw Washington
85
Facility 85
CA AVG 103
Rank #715 / 1,349
No
27
Facility 27
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,164 / 1,410
C+21
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 13
Rank #859 / 1,292
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 3
Rank #943 / 1,338
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,134 / 1,298
78.8%
Facility 78.8%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #517 / 1,200
Grand Oaks Assisted Living-
Aegis Living Corte Madera
AL
HOS
MC
RC
-
150
Facility 150
CA AVG 103
Rank #292 / 1,349
Yes
54
Facility 54
CA AVG 56
Rank #803 / 1,410
C44
22
Facility 22
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,078 / 1,292
19
Facility 19
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,307 / 1,338
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #961 / 1,298
-Bmsh II Corte Madera Ca And Aegis Senior Communities-
Marin Terrace
AL
HOS
MC
RC
Mill Valley
49
Facility 49
CA AVG 103
Rank #884 / 1,349
No
87
Facility 87
CA AVG 56
Rank #166 / 1,410
F26
16
Facility 16
CA AVG 13
Rank #980 / 1,292
18
Facility 18
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,299 / 1,338
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #774 / 1,298
-Marin Terrace LLC-
Alta Vista Gardens
AL
Los Angeles (Hollywood Hills West)
70
Facility 70
CA AVG 103
Rank #804 / 1,349
No
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,382 / 1,410
C+20
14
Facility 14
CA AVG 13
Rank #931 / 1,292
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,024 / 1,338
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 13
Rank #588 / 1,298
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1 / 1,200
Alta Vista Gardens, Inc-
Oak Creek Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care Community
AL
HOS
MC
Castro Valley
49
Facility 49
CA AVG 103
Rank #884 / 1,349
No
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,373 / 1,410
--
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
--Asram Living LLCStudio
Aaa Kindness Care II
AL
MC
RESC
RC
-
32
Facility 32
CA AVG 103
Rank #971 / 1,349
No-B+7
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #309 / 1,292
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #678 / 1,338
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #774 / 1,298
-Sm Senior Care Operations LLC-
Vista Prado
AL
HOS
MC
RESC
RC
Vallejo
68
Facility 68
CA AVG 103
Rank #811 / 1,349
No
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,325 / 1,410
B-10
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #498 / 1,292
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #450 / 1,338
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,134 / 1,298
-Vista Prado, Inc-
Royal Oaks Inn
AL
-
80
Facility 80
CA AVG 103
Rank #743 / 1,349
No
80
Facility 80
CA AVG 56
Rank #287 / 1,410
C-14
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 13
Rank #669 / 1,292
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,024 / 1,338
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #774 / 1,298
-Ocean Group Holdings, LLC-
San Mateo Villa
AL
San Mateo (Shoreview)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,035 / 1,349
No
51
Facility 51
CA AVG 56
Rank #860 / 1,410
C-9
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #309 / 1,292
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #450 / 1,338
29
Facility 29
CA AVG 13
Rank #109 / 1,298
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #335 / 1,200
Viducich, Elizabeth & Loncar, Violet-
Del Sol Residential Care
AL
IL
MC
NH
Moreno Valley
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,035 / 1,349
No
35
Facility 35
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,076 / 1,410
C7
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #418 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,134 / 1,298
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #335 / 1,200
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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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Marin Terrace

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

Marin Terrace is a 49-bed boutique assisted living and memory care community in Mill Valley, California, one of the Bay Area’s most walkable neighborhoods. With a Walk Score of 87, most errands can be done on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk, making it convenient for residents and visiting families. Licensed as a Residential Care Elderly (RCFE) facility and operating for six years, the home is administered by Kathleen Devera and operated by Marin Terrace LLC. It offers personalized care in a family-style environment, focusing on comfort and dignity. The community caters to residents with a range of care needs, including those seeking assisted living, memory care, hospice support, and respite care options.

The property provides short-term and longer-term services tailored to individual circumstances. Its mix of care types, particularly memory care specialization, positions it to serve families managing early-stage cognitive decline or more advanced dementia, alongside those needing general assisted living support. For families navigating changing care needs or managing transitions, the inclusion of hospice and respite care services adds flexibility.

As a licensed RCFE facility in California, Marin Terrace is subject to the California Department of Social Services’ regular oversight and inspection. This ensures resident safety and regulatory compliance.

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Overview of A1 Del Monte Stockton

A1 Del Monte Stockton is a nursing home operated by A1 Del Monte Inc. in Stockton, California. It’s licensed to serve seniors and people with disabilities needing skilled long-term care. The 158-bed home is administered by Sandeep Saini and offers nursing home, memory care, and skilled nursing services. It’s then a full-spectrum option for families seeking continuing care under one roof.

The facility is moderately walkable with a score of 61, so some daily errands are reachable on foot, while most trips need a car. Stockton’s mixed neighborhood character provides decent access to nearby services and amenities. At its core, A1 Del Monte Stockton spotlights individualized attention and compassionate care. It maintains a licensed nursing and nursing aide staff and offers therapy and rehabilitation services, along with respite care and hospice services for occupants at different care stages. Dining is prepared fresh by an executive chef with snacks available all day, supporting resident comfort and nutrition.

Families interested in visiting can tour the home from Monday to Sunday, 9 am to 5 pm. The facility has made photos available for review prior to visiting in person. The team can be reached with any questions.

Contact A1 Del Monte Stockton

Overview of Aaa Kindness Care II

Aaa Kindness Care II is a 32-bed senior living property located on Dominion Road on the rural outskirts of Santa Maria, California. Managed by Sm Senior Care Operations Llc under the direction of administrator Shayna Pettiford, the six-year-old facility combines long-term assisted living with structured memory care programs.

The staffing model provides 24-hour supervision, daily personal routine care, and medication delivery, alongside temporary respite stays and on-site physical rehabilitation support for individuals recovering from an illness or hospital discharge.

The culinary team prepares handcrafted daily meals tailored to individual dietary preferences and nutritional requirements. Everyday tasks like laundry, housekeeping, and property maintenance are handled by the staff, while a dedicated life enrichment coordinator manages regular social games, music activities, and fitness exercises. The surrounding Santa Barbara County neighborhood is entirely car-dependent, meaning visitors and family members will need a vehicle to access the property, which sits in an area featuring views of local farming communities and mountains.

Prospective representatives can contact the main office to inquire about current private or shared room rates. Arranging an appointment allows families to tour the grounds, view the secured memory care setup, and discuss the intake process directly with the administration.

Contact Aaa Kindness Care II

Overview of Vista Prado

Vista Prado, Inc.-operated and Linda Cho-administered, Vista Prado is an assisted living and memory care community in Vallejo, California, in Solano County. Beyond daily assisted living, the community supports residents through respite care, hospice care, transitional living, and diabetes care, giving families an array of options as a loved one’s needs change over time. The 68-bed, mid-sized community’s scale can balance individual attention with the larger setting’s social activity. Now in its second year of operation, its building and common spaces are relatively new. Memory care is a defined part of the community offerings, with secure accommodations and dementia care professionals on site 24/7, so it’s a pragmatic option for families navigating Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia.

Care is backed by 24-hour staffing and rehabilitation services, so residents healing from a hospital stay or managing an active condition have support ready. Daily life is shaped by a wellness program and amenities geared toward comfort and routine, including a central bistro, restaurant-style dining, a show stage for events, and a full-service beauty salon and barbershop. Housekeeping and linen service, building-wide emergency systems, and telephone and cable-ready apartments round out the practical side of living. Dining leans on chef-prepared meals and snacks highlighting seasonal ingredients and local produce, with chef specials featured through the week. The car-dependent surrounding neighborhood scores 9 for walkability, so most errands and outings involve a short drive.

Families contemplating Vista Prado may want to tour in person to see firsthand the memory care spaces and dining. It’s a grounded choice for families navigating Alzheimer’s or other dementias.

Contact Vista Prado

Overview of Greenwood Assisted Living
Greenwood Assisted Living is located in San Rafael, CA. It offers assisted living and memory care services, including dementia and Alzheimer's care, medication management, and daily social activities. The facility emphasizes personalized care plans and a supportive community environment.

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Overview of Royal Oaks Inn

Royal Oaks Inn provides assisted living in Forsyth, Montana. Residents can receive help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and taking medication while keeping a private living space. The community has 80 beds, with efficiency stay apartments and extended stay options available. It may suit someone who wants daily support in an apartment style setting.

An 80 / 100 Walk Score places the area in the very walkable category. Most errands can be completed on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may still be able to get out independently. Brandon Jakobovich serves as the administrator, and Ocean Group Holdings operates the community.

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Overview of Del Sol Residential Care

Set amidst the serene area of Moreno Valley, CA, Del Sol Residential Care is a respected senior living community designed to cater to residents in need of assisted living options. The community helps its residents live comfortable lives by offering services, such as assistance with daily living activities, personal care assistance, and companionship. Residents are also offered access to home health care and hospice care through third-party providers, as well as physical and occupational therapy services to help them maintain their optimal mobility.

A brimming calendar of activities are also offered to ensure residents enjoy a vibrant and fulfilling everyday life. Residents never have to worry about meal preparation with delicious and nutritious meals served daily with accommodations for special dietary preferences and needs. Various safety features are also installed in every accommodation to ensure residents are safe and secure.

Contact Del Sol Residential Care

Grand Oaks Assisted Living

5901 Macarthur Boulevard, Nw, Washington, DC 20016
Overview of Grand Oaks Assisted Living
Grand Oaks Assisted Living is located in the heart of Washington, D.C. It offers senior living, memory care, and assisted living services. The community provides personalized assistance and a range of activities for residents.

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Alta Vista Gardens

829 North Alta Vista Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90046
Overview of Alta Vista Gardens

Alta Vista Gardens provides assisted living in Los Angeles, California, where residents can receive help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while maintaining their own living space. That arrangement may suit someone who wants support with routine activities without moving into a skilled nursing setting.

The community has 70 beds, and Staci Marmershteyn 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 1435 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.