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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. 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.
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.
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.
Casa Dorinda
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Santa Barbara
360
Facility 360
CA AVG 103
Rank #32 / 1,350
No
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,397 / 1,411
?12
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
85.3%
Facility 85.3%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #291 / 1,202
-Montecito Retirement Association-
Brookdale Riverwalk
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Bakersfield (Fairway Oaks)
376
Facility 376
CA AVG 103
Rank #30 / 1,350
Yes
32
Facility 32
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,111 / 1,411
?57
43
Facility 43
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,235 / 1,292
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 3
Rank #943 / 1,338
48
Facility 48
CA AVG 13
Rank #11 / 1,299
66.0%
Facility 66.0%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #860 / 1,202
-Blc Glenwood-Gardens Al-Lh And Brookdale Living CommsStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Bonita Villa Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
RC
Chula Vista
145
Facility 145
CA AVG 103
Rank #332 / 1,350
Yes
35
Facility 35
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,077 / 1,411
C73
40
Facility 40
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,216 / 1,292
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,085 / 1,338
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Citrus Hills Assisted Living
AL
MC
RC
Orange
95
Facility 95
CA AVG 103
Rank #659 / 1,350
Yes
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,349 / 1,411
C59
41
Facility 41
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,220 / 1,292
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,184 / 1,338
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 13
Rank #547 / 1,299
97.9%
Facility 97.9%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #149 / 1,202
-Prospect Senior Living, Inc-
Gettysburg Christian Home
AL
MC
Fresno
18
Facility 18
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,002 / 1,350
No
57
Facility 57
CA AVG 56
Rank #746 / 1,411
?1
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,224 / 1,299
61.1%
Facility 61.1%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #946 / 1,202
-Gettysburg Mercy Care LLCSemi-Private Rooms
Golden Sierra Care Home
AL
Chico
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,036 / 1,350
Yes
66
Facility 66
CA AVG 56
Rank #550 / 1,411
?1
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 13
Rank #509 / 1,299
-A+Emerald Dreamcare Home LLC-
Ridgeview Health Center
AL
MC
NH
SNF
San Diego (Scripps Ranch)
68
Facility 68
CA AVG 103
Rank #812 / 1,350
No
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,314 / 1,411
?19
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #310 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #857 / 1,299
85.3%
Facility 85.3%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #291 / 1,202
-Crestview Hc LLC-
Camarillo Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Camarillo
140
Facility 140
CA AVG 103
Rank #359 / 1,350
Yes
46
Facility 46
CA AVG 56
Rank #947 / 1,411
?33
14
Facility 14
CA AVG 13
Rank #931 / 1,292
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #840 / 1,338
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #857 / 1,299
75.7%
Facility 75.7%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #593 / 1,202
-Acsr LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
High Desert Haven
AL
MC
RESC
-
154
Facility 154
CA AVG 103
Rank #280 / 1,350
No
23
Facility 23
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,203 / 1,411
D+20
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 13
Rank #791 / 1,292
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,203 / 1,338
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Aa Best Care Homes
AL
Santa Rosa
40
Facility 40
CA AVG 103
Rank #937 / 1,350
No
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,327 / 1,411
D49
18
Facility 18
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,014 / 1,292
17
Facility 17
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,294 / 1,338
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 13
Rank #120 / 1,299
60.0%
Facility 60.0%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #956 / 1,202
A+Aa Best Care, LLC-

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Casa Dorinda

300 Hot Springs Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108
Overview of Casa Dorinda

Casa Dorinda provides assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing care in Santa Barbara, California. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps an apartment. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, while skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Having these care levels within one community can suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since different levels of support remain available without requiring a move to another community. Casa Dorinda has 360 beds, making it a larger community with more residents and staff, as well as programming on a larger scale. Total nurse staffing is 2 hours and 33 minutes per resident each day, representing the amount of nurse staffing time allocated to each resident across a day.

Residents can use the pool and take part in cultural events, arts and crafts, fitness classes, and nature walks. These activities provide options for exercise, creative work, cultural programming, and time outdoors. Medicare and private pay are accepted, giving families the option to use Medicare coverage or pay directly. Montecito Retirement Association operates Casa Dorinda, and Brian McCague serves as administrator.

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Overview of Brookdale Riverwalk

Focusing on seniors’ wellness, Brookdale Riverwalk located at Calloway Drive, Bakersfield, CA is an extraordinary continuing care retirement community offering a wide range of living options. These include assisted living, independent living, memory care, and skilled care. The community provides a selection of spacious and well-designed floor plans including studio, one-, and two-bedroom apartments, and private, and companion suites.

Experience a better quality of life with Brookdale Riverwalk’s dedicated and compassionate community. The community promotes an active and engaged lifestyle, conducting fun activities and wellness programs. Brookdale Riverwalk promises to deliver the highest quality of life that befits its residents, providing them with an environment where they can thrive confidently. Delight with delectable and nutritious meals served to satisfy the resident’s dietary needs and to promote socialization. Brookdale Riverwalk provides fabulous amenities including a library, a game room, a therapy room, a greenhouse, a beauty and barbershop, an outdoor pool, and walking paths, for its residents’ leisure and wellness.

$3,610/Month

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Overview of Bonita Villa Senior Living

Bonita Villa Senior Living offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Chula Vista, CA. Assisted living supports daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while the resident maintains their own apartment. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, while respite care provides a short stay when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The community has 145 beds and several care levels, so it may be a good fit for a resident whose needs could grow over time without requiring a move to a different community. Rebecca Toves serves as the administrator. Residents can use the salon and barbershop, attend chef-prepared meals, fitness classes, arts and crafts, group outings, musical opportunities, and movie screenings on site. Transportation is available for outings without arranging an individual ride, and pets are allowed for residents who want to keep a pet with them. A Walk Score of 35 places the area in a car-dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride.

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Overview of Citrus Hills Assisted Living

Citrus Hills Assisted Living provides assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Orange, CA. Assisted living includes help with dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps a private living space, and memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Respite care supports a short stay when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover. With 95 beds and a 98% occupancy rate, nearly all resident spaces are in use, so availability may matter to a family planning a move.

Citrus Hills Assisted Living may be a good fit for someone who needs short-term care during a primary caregiver’s absence or whose needs may grow from assisted living to memory care within the same community. Charles Marinko serves as administrator, and Prospect Senior Living operates the community. Residents may bring pets, use the on-site salon and barber, and attend fitness classes without leaving the community. Chef-prepared meals and fine dining are also available, with dining prepared on site.

Contact Citrus Hills Assisted Living

Overview of Gettysburg Christian Home

Create meaningful moments with Gettysburg Christian Home, a distinguished community in Fresno, CA, that offers assisted living and memory care. Dedicated to improving residents’ well-being, the community provides top-notch care tailored to their special needs 24/7. Residents keep peace of mind with the community helping with their daily living activities and household responsibilities.

A variety of fun activities and engaging programs are also conducted, encouraging residents to meet new friends and gain meaningful experiences. Residents have the finest dining experience with delightful and healthy meals that cater to dietary needs and preferences. The community is ideal for those with memory-related needs, especially with its specially designed accommodations and stress-free setting.

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Overview of Golden Sierra Care Home

Tucked in Chico, California, Golden Sierra Care Home redefines senior living with services and facilities that enhance the overall experience. The facility exudes a vibrant and beautiful atmosphere, providing round-the-clock staffing, along with housekeeping and laundry services, ensuring residents enjoy a comfortable and well-maintained living environment. Additionally, Golden Sierra Care Home offers medication administration, catering to the individual needs of each resident.

Beyond the basics, Golden Sierra Care Home takes a personalized approach, hosting special events such as holidays, birthdays, and significant milestones in residents’ lives. The focus on simple living contributes to making the golden years more fulfilling and peaceful, positioning the home as an excellent choice for those seeking assisted living near them and a supportive environment for senior living and residential assisted living in Chico.

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Overview of Ridgeview Health Center

Ridgeview Health Center is a peaceful sanctuary where residents can receive personalized care, including assisted living, memory care, 24-hour skilled nursing, and rehabilitation. The center is dedicated to providing unfaltering attention to the wellness of its elderly residents, through their distinctive floor plans and emergency response available 24/7. They boast full-time wellness nurses and highly trained caregivers, equipped with advanced medication technologies. They place a great deal of importance on the residents’ independence and personal choices, ensuring that each individual has the freedom to live their life the way they choose.
This home also offers a salon and barber, scenic drives, shopping trips, and spiritual wellness options such as bible studies and church services. Residents can enjoy their meals while maintaining their health goals as the center offers options to satisfy their palate while being healthy. They provide a myriad of avenues for residents to enjoy various activities as well, such as Wheel of Fortune, bingo and card games, themed and holiday events, live music performances, craft and ceramics classes, painting workshops, museum visits, and so much more.

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Overview of Camarillo Senior Living

Camarillo Senior Living is a highly regarded retirement community in Camarillo, CA, that offers a wide range of care, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. The community’s compassionate and welcoming environment also aims to provide older adults with a home away from home. Personalized meal plans, medication management, and weekly housekeeping also help residents maintain their independence. Through personalized care plans, residents also receive the utmost attention and care for their unique needs.

Card games, holiday parties, and weekly outings are just some of the activities dedicated to residents’ leisure and wellness. A bistro, spacious outdoor courtyards, and a library are also available, so residents can rest and connect with friends. Set in the peaceful residential area of Camarillo, the community guarantees a stress-free retirement. As one of the best options for senior living in California, this retirement community ensures older adults can age comfortably.

Contact Camarillo Senior Living

Overview of High Desert Haven

High Desert Haven offers assisted living, memory care, and residential care in Ridgecrest, CA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks, while memory care provides a supervised, secured setting for someone who may be at risk of wandering. The community may be a good fit for a resident whose support needs could change while remaining in the same community.

There are 154 beds and private rooms, giving each resident an individual living space. High Desert Haven opened in 2001, and Brittany Kavanaugh serves as the administrator. Transportation is available for local medical services, so residents can attend medical appointments without arranging separate travel.

Daily life includes structured opportunities for activity and engagement. Residents can join exercise classes, arts and crafts, and special events.

Contact High Desert Haven

Overview of Aa Best Care Homes

Aa Best Care Homes provides assisted living in Santa Rosa, California, with support for daily tasks such as medication management while residents maintain their own living space. The community has 40 beds, which may suit someone looking for a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know one another.

Programs include Medication Support, Emotional Support, Meal Preparation and Nutrition, Household Tasks, and Specialized Support. Together, these services assist with medication, meals, household responsibilities, emotional needs, and other individualized needs. Nicanor Aquino serves as the administrator, and Aa Best Care operates the community.

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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.