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Overview of Hillcrest Memory Care

Hillcrest Memory Care Living in Antioch, California, is a devoted community committed to delivering comprehensive senior care services. The community’s vision revolves around ensuring enjoyable and vibrant days and nights for residents. With a specialized memory care program, the focus is on individual attention, tailoring care and activities to the unique needs of each resident, especially those dealing with memory loss conditions like Alzheimer’s or dementia. The community offers a rich schedule of social, educational, and entertaining activities, fostering a high quality of life and meaningful social interactions among residents.

Hillcrest Memory Care Living boasts stylish common areas, a theater room, and outdoor spaces for residents to enjoy. Accommodation options include comfortable private and semi-private bedrooms with individual climate control. The community provides services like Move-In Coordination, Housekeeping, Linen Services, and Scheduled Transportation. The dining area is designed for a cozy, home-style setting, offering customized menus for delicious, home-cooked meals that cater to residents’ needs. The trained and friendly staff is dedicated to making residents feel at home, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable stay. With a range of amenities and services, Hillcrest Memory Care Living creates an inviting and supportive environment for seniors in Antioch.

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Overview of Light of Grace

Light of Grace is a dedicated assisted living community in Oakley, CA, that offers personal care. Promoting a home-like environment, the community ensures older adults can keep their peace of mind during their stay. Nutritious meals, housekeeping services, and recreational activities are also available to help enrich residents’ living experiences. Through personalized care plans, the community strives to maintain residents’ holistic well-being.

Social events, light exercises, and various activities provide residents with more opportunities to learn and make friends. With cozy living spaces and accessible communal areas, residents can rest comfortably. Residents also have easy access to their needs with its ideal setting in Oakley. This assisted living community is a good option for senior living in California, especially with its exceptional standards of care.

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Overview of Blended Family Care Home

Blended Family Care is a residential care home for seniors nestled in Cupertino, where a balanced lifestyle of comfort and calmness is met with full support. The family-owned community Residents are given trusted care and respect in a quaint setting that helps them boost their independence and individuality. Families of residents can rest easy knowing that their loved ones are compassionately cared for in a home that heeds tranquility. 

Blended Family’s lifestyle is easy and worry-free. Residents can live a fulfilling everyday life through the community’s extensive services. Their amenities and services include laundry, transportation, healthy and home-cooked meals, social activities, and recreational activities.

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Overview of Cogir of Manteca

A vibrant senior living community located in the welcoming neighborhood of North Union Road, Manteca, CA, that provides assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Spend glorious days in the cozy and elegant residences of Cogir of Manteca, including one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments. The community boasts a trusted and well-trained team, delivering the highest quality of care and support for seniors to enjoy their interests.

With diverse enjoyable activities and engaging learning programs, seniors find something new to do as they go about their day. The community doubles its efforts to understand residents’ needs and aspirations to meticulously devise a care plan that suits them. Delight with healthy and tasty meals catering to nutritional requirements and tastes. Cogir of Manteca strives to be a haven for seniors to rest, enjoy personal time, and cherish moments with friends with its scenic landscapes and tranquil grounds.

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Overview of Evergreen Life Care Homes – Clovis

Burrowed in Clovis, CA, Evergreen Life Care Homes – Clovis is a serene community designed to offer assisted living, memory care, and hospice care. Residents enjoy a seamless transition between their changing needs with flexible care plans that accommodate these changes. From assistance with activities of daily living to end-of-life comfort care, the community ensures its residents are cared for throughout their journey.

There’s always something fun to enjoy with a great variety of activities designed based on residents’ unique interests and skills. Dining moments are also enjoyable, allowing residents to exchange meaningful communications over delectable meals. Thanks to its reliable care team and inclusive services, Evergreen Life Care Homes – Clovis guarantees a well-cared-for experience.

$5,300/Month

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Alma Care Senior Living

814 E Avenida De Los Arboles, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
Overview of Alma Care Senior Living

Alma Care Senior Living is a supportive assisted living community in Thousand Oaks, CA, that focuses on personal care. Featuring a cozy private room and a spacious shared room, the community ensures that older adults can feel at home away from home. Memory care, assistance with daily living activities, and recreational activities are offered for residents’ holistic wellness. With its commitment to residents’ welfare, the community creates personalized care plans to match each of their individual needs.

Have fun conversations with friends and participate in various activities to prevent loneliness and maintain an active lifestyle. With a small putting green, sparkling pool, and a cozy sauna, residents have more options for leisure and relaxation. The community is also easily accessible, especially with its convenient location near local amenities. As one of the finest choices for senior living in California, this assisted living community goes above and beyond in providing high-quality care and accessible amenities.

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Overview of Astoria Memory Care

Offering assisted living, memory care, and respite care, Astoria Memory Care is a retirement community in Tracy, California. Companion, deluxe, and deluxe private rooms are offered in a single-story setting to accommodate different care needs and privacy preferences.

Care is guided by a family-centered philosophy that emphasizes compassionate support and meaningful living, particularly for individuals with dementia and other cognitive conditions. To create a more comfortable and familiar environment, the community is divided into three smaller neighborhoods: The Gardens, The Place, and The Villa.

In addition, a barber and beauty salon, a wellness office, outdoor gathering spaces, fitness and recreation programs, and a variety of social activities are available. Transportation is also provided for scenic outings and recreational trips. The surrounding neighborhood has a Walk Score of 56, allowing some errands to be completed on foot with most destinations accessible by vehicle.

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Overview of Mission Commons – a Provincial Senior Living Community

Nestled amidst the picturesque city of Redlands, CA, Mission Commons is a trusted senior living community that offers excellent independent living services. The community provides its residents with comfortable and spacious accommodations, including spacious suites, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments equipped with a walk-in shower, modern kitchenette, and self-controlled heating and A/C. Offering supportive services, such as weekly housekeeping, linen service, maintenance, and transportation, the community warrants a convenient way of living.

A full calendar of enriching activities are available to keep residents active, engaged, and entertained. With three homestyle meals served daily, residents enjoy a convenient and nourishing dining experience. The community also offers an array of amenities for residents’ convenience and enjoyment, such as a library, business center, jacuzzi, heated swimming pool, health & fitness gym, spa services, and relaxing indoor and outdoor common areas.

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Overview of Oakmont of Orange Assisted Living & Memory Care

Oakmont of Orange Assisted Living & Memory Care is an assisted living and memory care community in Orange, California, designed to support older adults who require daily assistance or specialized dementia care. With 24-hour staffing and individualized care plans, the community also provides help with personal care and health-related needs.

Studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments are among the accommodations offered, offering older adults a variety of options that can match their preferences. The community is also pet-friendly, allowing residents to bring small animal companions. Housekeeping services and chef-prepared meals are also provided.

Outdoor gardens and a courtyard are available to promote relaxation and social interaction, as well as fitness and recreational programs. Transportation services are also provided to help residents complete their off-site errands. Some nearby destinations can be reached on foot, as it is located in a relatively walkable neighborhood in Orange.

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Overview of The Palms at La Quinta – Gracious Retirement Living

The Palms at La Quinta, Gracious Retirement Living offers assisted living and memory care in La Quinta, CA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps a private living space. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and having both care levels in one community may suit a resident whose needs grow over time.

Housing options include studios, one bedroom units, and two bedroom units. A studio provides a single private space, while a two bedroom unit can suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion. A Walk Score of 55 means the area is somewhat walkable, so some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach some nearby destinations independently. Pets are allowed, so a resident may be able to move in with a pet.

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Weighting overview

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    Resident Experience
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    Regulatory
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    Visual Media
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    Website
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    Stability
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    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.

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Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

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  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
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Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

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  • Virtual Walkthroughs
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  • Photo Quality
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Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

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  • Mobile Usability
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  • Owner Info Available
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Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

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  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
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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.

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  • 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.