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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. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative 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.
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.
B&B Residential Facilities, Inc.
AL
HOS
MC
PC
RESC
RC
San Mateo (South San Mateo)
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,035 / 1,350
AYes
86
Facility 86
CA AVG 56
Rank #180 / 1,411
3
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #199 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
35
Facility 35
CA AVG 13
Rank #46 / 1,299
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1 / 1,202
-B & B Residential Facilities, Inc-
Inspirations Home Care VII
AL
HC
MC
Corona
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,036 / 1,350
B-No
35
Facility 35
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,077 / 1,411
4
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 13
Rank #120 / 1,299
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #335 / 1,202
A+Inspirations Home Care IV LLCPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms
Blessed Elder Care
AL
MC
RESC
Riverside (Magnolia Center)
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,018 / 1,350
BNo
67
Facility 67
CA AVG 56
Rank #537 / 1,411
6
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #199 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
16
Facility 16
CA AVG 13
Rank #419 / 1,299
75.0%
Facility 75.0%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #607 / 1,202
A+Blessed Elder Care, Inc1 Bed / 2 Bed
Bellara Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
Hayward
175
Facility 175
CA AVG 103
Rank #196 / 1,350
B-Yes
94
Facility 94
CA AVG 56
Rank #56 / 1,411
13
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #709 / 1,292
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #451 / 1,338
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #857 / 1,299
80.0%
Facility 80.0%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #491 / 1,202
A+Srmhayward LLC And Integral Senior Living Mgmt LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Merced Residential Care III
AL
RESC
San Francisco (Oceanview)
14
Facility 14
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,012 / 1,350
B+No
82
Facility 82
CA AVG 56
Rank #242 / 1,411
3
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,292
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #451 / 1,338
26
Facility 26
CA AVG 13
Rank #194 / 1,299
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1 / 1,202
-Hafco, IncStudio
Silva Board and Care
AL
RESC
RC
Santa Rosa
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,036 / 1,350
B-Yes
72
Facility 72
CA AVG 56
Rank #445 / 1,411
7
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,292
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #451 / 1,338
29
Facility 29
CA AVG 13
Rank #120 / 1,299
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1 / 1,202
A+Joel TrinidadPrivate Rooms
Brookdale Redwood City
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Redwood City (Redwood Oaks)
130
Facility 130
CA AVG 103
Rank #418 / 1,350
A-Yes
90
Facility 90
CA AVG 56
Rank #110 / 1,411
27
16
Facility 16
CA AVG 13
Rank #980 / 1,292
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #451 / 1,338
38
Facility 38
CA AVG 13
Rank #32 / 1,299
47.7%
Facility 47.7%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1,110 / 1,202
-Blc-Woodside Terrace LPStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Meridian at Laguna Hills
AL
IL
MC
RC
Laguna Hills
200
Facility 200
CA AVG 103
Rank #131 / 1,350
A+Yes
62
Facility 62
CA AVG 56
Rank #621 / 1,411
14
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #610 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #777 / 1,299
40.5%
Facility 40.5%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1,158 / 1,202
A+Pacifica Laguna Hills LLC And Laguna Hills Mgr LLC-
Taylor Villa of Mt. San Antonio Gardens
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Pomona
520
Facility 520
CA AVG 103
Rank #14 / 1,350
A+No
45
Facility 45
CA AVG 56
Rank #965 / 1,411
14
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #418 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
33
Facility 33
CA AVG 13
Rank #59 / 1,299
66.3%
Facility 66.3%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #856 / 1,202
-Congregational Homes, Incorporated-
Outlook Senior Care
AL
HOS
RESC
Auburn
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,036 / 1,350
A-No
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,384 / 1,411
7
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #199 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
14
Facility 14
CA AVG 13
Rank #451 / 1,299
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1 / 1,202
A+Outlook Senior Care LLC-

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Overview of B&b Residential Facilities

B&B Residential Facilities, Inc. offers a nurturing haven that seamlessly blends the comfort of home with round-the-clock care and supervision in  in San Mateo, California. Within this inviting atmosphere, a heightened standard of living awaits, enriched by the proximity to a range of local conveniences including shopping centers, places of worship, local transportation, and healthcare services. Their dedicated team of caregivers, well-versed and extensively trained, also ensures that residents experience an elevated lifestyle.

Their fully furnished rooms include private bathrooms. B&B Residential Facilities takes utmost care to accommodate special dietary needs as directed by physicians, and they extend their thoughtfulness to arranging transportation for local events as well. Their commitment reaches beyond the ordinary, encompassing respite care, palliative care, and hospice care, ensuring that every facet of daily living is thoughtfully addressed. Amid this welcoming and serene environment, residents can relish a quality of life that goes beyond expectations.

Contact B&B Residential Facilities, Inc.

Overview of Inspirations Home Care VII

Opened in 2016, Inspirations Home Care VII offers assisted living, home care, and memory care in Corona, California. Residents receive support with daily tasks, including bathing and medication. Specialized care is also provided for those with memory-related conditions.

Housing consists of private and semi-private rooms, accommodating those who prefer to live independently or live with someone. Housekeeping services are also available, along with beauty services for convenience.

A Walk Score of 35 places the area in a car-dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride. Inspirations Home Care IV operates the community, with Dominic Garcia as administrator.

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Overview of Blessed Elder Care

Blessed Elder Care Inc., founded in 2010 in the historic City of Riverside, is a trusted and privately owned 12-bed Residential Care Facility for the Elderly. As a licensed establishment under the Department of Social Services, Blessed Elder Care has been dedicated to providing exceptional care to the elderly community of Riverside since its inception.

This family-run facility takes pride in its commitment to serving individuals and their loved ones during their time of need. The caring and dedicated staff at Blessed Elder Care eagerly anticipate the opportunity to provide compassionate and personalized care to residents, ensuring their well-being and comfort are always prioritized. With a focus on creating a nurturing and supportive environment, Blessed Elder Care aims to make a positive difference in the lives of the elderly community they have the privilege to serve.

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Overview of Bellara Senior Living

Situated in Hayward, CA, Bellara Senior Living is an idyllic senior living community that offers flexible independent living, assisted living and memory care services. Here, residents can freely maintain their independence with the comfort of knowing a team of caring individuals is always available. The community provides a wide selection of studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments to choose from, allowing residents to find the ideal residence that best fits their lifestyle and needs.

Everyday is rich in meaningful moments and vibrant atmosphere, thanks to the community’s wide array of engaging activities that foster meaningful connections and opportunities for living life the way residents want. The community takes care of the cleaning so residents can freely enjoy their retirement years. With round-the clock support, emergency call systems, and a plethora of convenient amenities, residents are guaranteed to thrive and fully enjoy their retirement.

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Overview of Merced Residential Care III

Experience compassionate care with Merced Residential Care III, a blissful community in San Francisco, CA designed for assisted living. Reliable care professionals here are available 24/7 to assist residents with their daily activities like personal hygiene and medication management. Care plans are personalized and well-coordinated to ensure everyone receives proper care and attention.

Residents’ schedules are filled with exciting and enriching activities designed to improve their overall quality of life. The community also makes sure meals are both healthy and tasty with accommodations for specific dietary requirements. With no chores like housekeeping and laundry to worry about, residents here are bound to enjoy their golden years worry-free and conveniently.

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Silva Board and Care

1130 Silva Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95404
Overview of Silva Board and Care

Silva Board and Care offers assisted living, residential care, and respite care in Santa Rosa, CA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication, while private rooms give each resident a room of their own; Respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The community has six beds, and all are occupied at 100% occupancy. Its small size may suit someone who prefers a smaller residential setting, and pets are allowed, so residents may keep pets while living there. A Walk Score of 72 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, allowing a resident who no longer drives to get out independently. Joel Trinidad serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Brookdale Redwood City

Brookdale Redwood City offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing in Redwood City, CA. Independent living gives residents private living with community services but no daily care, while assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing, medication, and similar tasks. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision, and skilled nursing includes licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

As a continuing care retirement community, Brookdale Redwood City brings several care levels together, which may suit a resident whose needs could grow over time. Residents can choose a studio, one bedroom, or two bedroom residence, with layouts that can accommodate either one person or a couple moving together. The community has 130 beds, and pets are allowed, so residents can bring a pet when they move in.

A Walk Score of 90 makes the area a walker’s paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Inside the community, residents can use the fitness center and therapy room, attend outings, and take community transportation to activities beyond the building; a café or bistro, beauty and barber shop, library, courtyard and garden, and gardening or greenhouse areas offer places for dining, personal care, reading, outdoor time, and gardening. Monica Ceron Tapia is the administrator, and Blc-Woodside Terrace operates the community.

Contact Brookdale Redwood City

Meridian at Laguna Hills

24552 Paseo De Valencia, Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Overview of Meridian at Laguna Hills

Meridian at Laguna Hills supplies independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care options in Laguna Hills, CA. Independent living offers private apartments coupled with community services without daily personal care, whereas assisted living incorporates help for activities such as bathing, dressing, and medication management. Memory care provides a supervised, secured neighborhood for individuals prone to wandering, and respite care caters to short-term stays during family caregiver absences or recovery periods.

Eric Jensen acts as the administrator for the 200-bed facility. Housing this many residents creates a larger social network and a sizable staffing presence, while the spectrum of available care levels lets residents adjust their support systems internally as health needs evolve.

Residents have access to various recreational amenities, including an outdoor garden, a coffee bar, an in-house movie theater, group fitness classes, a walking club, and organized local outings or scenic drives. Pets are also welcome inside the community. Additionally, the location holds a walk score of 62, enabling residents who no longer drive to manage selected daily errands nearby on foot.

Families seeking diverse long-term care options can reach out to schedule a visit or request more information about current openings.

Contact Meridian at Laguna Hills

Overview of Taylor Villa of Mt. San Antonio Gardens

Taylor Villa, located within Mt San Antonio Gardens in Pomona, CA, is a senior living community dedicated to providing quality memory care services to its residents. This senior care home located within the same campus as Harrison Villa and Oak Tree Lodge, is a special unit that provides assisted living services for residents living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. And as part of those services, they receive round the clock supervision, and life enrichment programs that help the cognitive, creative, physical and psycho-social needs of residents.

As residents of Mt San Antonio Gardens, they also receive the same access to their rich array of amenities. This includes the deliciously prepared meals and snacks, created to cater to the residents’ taste and dietary needs. Their beautifully landscaped courtyard and garden provides relaxing spaces for residents to relax and breathe in fresh air.

Contact Taylor Villa of Mt. San Antonio Gardens

Overview of Outlook Senior Care

Outlook Senior Care in Auburn, CA, offers assisted living, residential care, and hospice support within a homelike setting. Assisted living assists residents with daily tasks, while residential care provides full-time housing accompanied by personalized oversight. Hospice care delivers specialized assistance for individuals facing end-of-life conditions, dementia, Parkinson’s disease, or cancer.

Established in 2012, the six-bed care home consist of private bedrooms with bathrooms. Shared indoor living areas include a main living room alongside a dining space, while outdoor amenities feature garden spaces, walkways, and waterfalls. Activity offerings span games, exercise classes, arts and crafts, gardening, and live musical entertainment. Special dietary requests are accommodated, and complementary wellness programs include aroma therapy and sound therapy.

Private pay arrangements serve as the primary payment method. Located in a residential area of Auburn, daily travel for appointments or off-site errands generally requires personal or arranged transport.

Families exploring small-group assisted living or specialized hospice care can contact the management team to inquire about room openings or schedule a visit.

Contact Outlook Senior Care

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.