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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. 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.
Villa Scalabrini Retirement Center
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Sun Valley
130
Facility 130
CA AVG 103
Rank #418 / 1,350
No
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,375 / 1,411
?10
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #418 / 1,292
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #451 / 1,338
33
Facility 33
CA AVG 13
Rank #59 / 1,299
56.2%
Facility 56.2%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1,009 / 1,202
Fathers Of St. Charles-
Golden Years Residential Care Home,
AL
MC
RESC
Las Vegas
41
Facility 41
CA AVG 103
Rank #934 / 1,350
No
47
Facility 47
CA AVG 56
Rank #927 / 1,411
B-25
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 13
Rank #890 / 1,292
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #679 / 1,338
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #857 / 1,299
-Ortega Luares Nursing Home LLC-
The Gate of Beautiful
AL
HOS
MC
RESC
RC
Modesto
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,036 / 1,350
No
57
Facility 57
CA AVG 56
Rank #746 / 1,411
D-15
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 13
Rank #669 / 1,292
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,024 / 1,338
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 13
Rank #701 / 1,299
66.7%
Facility 66.7%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #785 / 1,202
Nicole Ell-
MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Berkeley
AL
MC
Berkeley
100
Facility 100
CA AVG 103
Rank #600 / 1,350
Yes
93
Facility 93
CA AVG 56
Rank #71 / 1,411
?1
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
--Vop The Vistas LP And Ridgeline Managment Company IncStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Greenridge Senior Living
AL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Richmond
38
Facility 38
CA AVG 103
Rank #948 / 1,350
Yes
32
Facility 32
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,111 / 1,411
?11
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #556 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #964 / 1,299
55.3%
Facility 55.3%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1,020 / 1,202
Arpd, LLC-
Claremont Manor Care Center
AL
HOS
NH
RC
SNF
Claremont
360
Facility 360
CA AVG 103
Rank #32 / 1,350
No
90
Facility 90
CA AVG 56
Rank #110 / 1,411
?24
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 13
Rank #827 / 1,292
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #840 / 1,338
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 13
Rank #472 / 1,299
-Front Porch Communities And Services-
Tuscan Hills
AL
MC
RC
Escondido (East Grove)
94
Facility 94
CA AVG 103
Rank #672 / 1,350
No
14
Facility 14
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,287 / 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
-Apollo Senior Care LLC And Northstar Snr Lvg Mgt LLCStudio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Paradise Valley Estates
AL
CCRC
MC
NH
SNF
Fairfield
743
Facility 743
CA AVG 103
Rank #5 / 1,350
Yes-?17
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #418 / 1,292
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #679 / 1,338
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 13
Rank #120 / 1,299
-Northern California Retired Officers Community1 Bed / 2 Bed
Briones Family Home Care LLC II
AL
Stockton (Park)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,036 / 1,350
No
15
Facility 15
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,280 / 1,411
D-8-
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,128 / 1,338
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 13
Rank #701 / 1,299
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #335 / 1,202
Briones Family Homecare LLCPrivate / Shared Rooms
A Loving Senior Care Home
AL
MC
RESC
Lincoln (Lincoln Crossing)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,036 / 1,350
No
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,336 / 1,411
?1
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
-
66.7%
Facility 66.7%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #785 / 1,202
Moss Senior Living LLCPrivate / Shared Rooms

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Overview of Villa Scalabrini Retirement Center

Villa Scalabrini Retirement Center in Sun Valley offers independent living, assisted living, nursing home care, and skilled nursing. Independent living gives residents a private place to live without daily care, while assisted living includes help with everyday tasks and skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Specialized Alzheimer’s and dementia care is available through the Safe Care Center and Special Care Unit. The range of care can suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since multiple care levels are available in one community. Respite care offers short stays when a family caregiver is traveling or recovering and needs temporary coverage.

The center has 130 beds, with private and semi-private rooms. Starting prices range from $2,500 to $3,000 for a private room and are $2,000 per person for a semi-private room. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families public coverage options alongside direct payment.

Residents can exercise daily, use the on-site library, arrange barber and beautician services, and shop at the small store and gift shop. Rehabilitation services provide therapy within the community, while transportation is available for medical appointments. Two meals are prepared daily in the Lounge by a classically trained chef.

Total nurse staffing is 4 hours 14 minutes per resident per day, representing the nursing time allocated to each resident daily. Adilso Luiz Balen serves as administrator, and Fathers Of St. Charles operates the center.

$2,000/Month

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Overview of Golden Years Residential Care Home

Golden Years Residential Care Home, a 41-bed residence in Las Vegas, NV, offers assisted living, residential care, and memory care. Help with daily tasks is the core of assisted living.

Memory care means a supervised setting that is secured, for when wandering has turned into a hazard. Residential care supports residents who need help in a residential setting, which suits someone looking for personal help or memory support.

The home is wheelchair accessible for residents who use mobility devices. At 47 on Walk Score, the location is car-dependent, so routine errands generally call for transportation, especially for anyone no longer driving.

Amber L. Myers is the administrator, and Ortega Luares Nursing Home LLC runs the community as its operator.

Contact Golden Years Residential Care Home,

Overview of The Gate of Beautiful

The Gate of Beautiful is a six-bed residential care home located in Modesto, CA, providing memory care services. This residential care home offers fully furnished private and semi-private rooms which residents can also decorate to express their individuality. Part of their services include 24/7 availability of supervision and assistance, and both ambulatory and non-ambulatory services, as well as respite care and hospice care.
In The Gate of Beautiful, residents are provided three nutritional meals and snacks on a daily basis. And for convenience, housekeeping and laundry services are also offered , as well as transportation services for pre-arranged medical appointments.

Contact The Gate of Beautiful

Overview of MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Berkeley

A proud MorningStar Senior Living Group member, MorningStar Senior Assisted Living and Memory Care of Berkeley provides exceptional assisted living and memory care services tailored to each individual’s needs. The community prides itself on providing the best services, striving to be the city’s top-ranked assisted living place. Residents of MorningStar Senior Living of Berkeley can rest assured that they can feel like a home away from home.

An elegant community built on its contemporary design and styling, allowing for a more luxurious environment while providing resort-like services: elegant designs and upscale amenities such as its dining room, brightly-lit lounge areas, spacious apartments, courtyard, and arts and crafts studio. MorningStar promotes a stress-free lifestyle for their residents, providing essential services– housekeeping, social and recreational events, and transportation events. Management encourages residents to participate in activities and maximize the amenities to socialize and promote a warm and welcoming environment.

Contact MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Berkeley

Overview of Greenridge Senior Living

Greenridge Senior Living offers nursing home care, assisted living, memory care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Richmond, CA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident maintains a private living space. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, while skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Respite care supports a short-term stay when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover. Because Greenridge Senior Living offers several care levels, it may be a good fit for a resident whose needs could grow over time and who may be able to move between services without leaving the community. With 38 beds, the community is smaller, allowing staff and residents to get to know each other.

The community opened in 1970. A Walk Score of 32 / 100 places it in a car-dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride. Total nurse staffing is 4h 25m per resident/day, representing the daily nurse staffing time allocated per resident.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving eligible residents public coverage options alongside self-pay. Pets are allowed, so residents may keep a pet at the community. Patrick M Blanc is the administrator, and Arpd operates Greenridge Senior Living.

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Overview of Claremont Manor Care Center

Claremont Manor Care Center in Claremont, California, provides nursing home, assisted living, hospice care, respite care, and skilled nursing. Assisted living supports daily tasks while residents maintain their own living spaces. Nursing home and skilled nursing services provide licensed nursing care around the clock, while hospice care addresses end of life needs and respite care offers a short stay when a resident’s usual caregiver needs time away. The combination of assisted living and skilled nursing can suit someone whose care needs may grow over time without requiring a move to another community.

The community has 360 beds, so residents live among a larger group with more staff and usually more programming. Total nurse staffing is 5 hours and 24 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated to each resident. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families several ways to cover care costs based on eligibility and available resources.

Rehabilitation services are available through the center, allowing residents to receive rehabilitation as part of their care. Restaurant style dining, gardens, music therapy, and pet therapy provide places to spend time and activities to take part in within the community. A Walk Score of 90 makes the area a walker’s paradise, so daily errands do not require a car and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Robert Barton serves as administrator, and Front Porch Communities And Services operates the community.

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Tuscan Hills

3141 E Valley Pkwy, Escondido, CA 92027
Overview of Tuscan Hills

Tuscan Hills offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Escondido, CA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while a resident keeps a private living space. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, while respite care provides a short term stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. Tuscan Hills may be a good fit for a resident whose support needs could grow over time because multiple care levels are available within the community.

The community has 94 beds, with studio, suite, one bedroom, and two bedroom housing. A studio provides one private space, while larger layouts can work for a couple moving together or for someone who wants a companion. The starting price is $4,400, giving families an initial figure for considering the cost of care.

Family style meals developed by a celebrity chef emphasize fresh, seasonal selections, so shared dining is built around changing ingredients. Residents can also choose private or outdoor dining, visit the bistro or Tuscan Tavern, watch films in the movie theater, exercise in the fitness center, or attend appointments in the beauty salon. Courtyards provide outdoor space, and Coro Health Music Programs add music programming on site. Rehabilitation services are available at the community, allowing residents to receive therapy without arranging care elsewhere. VIP Respite Care is also offered. David Alspach serves as administrator, and the community is operated by Apollo Senior Care and Northstar Snr Lvg Mgt.

Starting Price $4,400/Month

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Overview of Paradise Valley Estates

Settling on 76 acres of tranquil lands in Estates Drive, Fairfield, CA, Paradise Valley Estates is an idyllic senior living community that provides assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. Keep peace of mind with a competent and highly trained team assisting seniors with their daily needs around the clock. Moreover, Paradise Valley Estates handles the maintenance and other household chores to provide residents with more time to make the most out of their best years.

Immerse in a wide array of cultural activities and recreational programs to stay active and well–engaged. Personalized meal plans are available to meet dietary needs and preferences. Paradise Valley Estates is ideal for seniors aiming to maximize their freedom while receiving the utmost attention for their ever-changing needs.

Contact Paradise Valley Estates

Overview of Briones Family Home Care LLC II

Curate a retirement life as unique as yours with Briones Family Home Care LLC II, a reliable community in Stockton, CA for assisted living. With daily assistance for activities like personal care, medication management, and meal preparation, residents can focus on living the life they want. The community’s care team also offers general supervision to ensure residents are safe and well-cared for at all times.

Caregivers here receive continuous education to ensure they are up to date with the best care practices to better serve residents’ needs. Apart from reliable care, residents are offered a schedule filled with fun and stimulating activities for their enjoyment. With delicious and wholesome meals served daily, residents are always filled with energy to stay active.

Contact Briones Family Home Care LLC II

A Loving Senior Care Home

501 Heathmore Ct, Lincoln, CA 95648
Overview of A Loving Senior Care Home

A Loving Senior Care Home I & II are dedicated care homes in Lincoln, CA, that offers spacious residences for up to six older adults in each home. The community has a boutique-style homes, featuring private and shared rooms designed for older adults’ comfort. Made to order meals, weekly housekeeping, and an experienced team makes the community an ideal option for a worry-free retirement. Collaborating with trusted healthcare providers, the community ensures residents receive the utmost care for their healthcare needs.

With modern alarm systems, residents are guaranteed security and safety. For a delightful dining experience, made to order meals are prepared for each resident. Situated near local amenities, residents have quick access to their needs and leisure. These care homes are available for tours from Moday to Sunday, welcoming older adults looking for a place to spend their later years.

Contact A Loving Senior Care Home

Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
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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.