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The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.
| OakView Health Center | AL MC NH SNF | Thousand Oaks (Mountclef Village) | 63
Facility
63
CA AVG
103
Rank
#1063 / 1657 | No |
20
Facility
20
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1846 / 2092 | 89
Facility
89
CA AVG
81
Rank
#461 / 1401 | 7 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
13
Rank
#529 / 1397 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
3
Rank
#600 / 1164 | 18
Facility
18
CA AVG
13
Rank
#428 / 1487 |
79.4%
Facility
79.4%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#608 / 1368 | A+ | Oakview Hc LLC | Private / Semi-Private Rooms |
| The Reutlinger Community | AL IL MC NH SNF | Danville | 120
Facility
120
CA AVG
103
Rank
#561 / 1657 | No |
30
Facility
30
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1720 / 2092 | 86
Facility
86
CA AVG
81
Rank
#630 / 1401 | 22 | 11
Facility
11
CA AVG
13
Rank
#889 / 1397 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
3
Rank
#413 / 1164 | 26
Facility
26
CA AVG
13
Rank
#205 / 1487 |
65.0%
Facility
65.0%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#1008 / 1368 | A+ | Reutlinger Community, The And Eskaton Properties Inc | Studio / 1 Bed |
| Spring Lake Village | AL NH IL MC | Santa Rosa (Melita) | 679
Facility
679
CA AVG
103
Rank
#8 / 1657 | No |
13
Facility
13
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1926 / 2092 | 88
Facility
88
CA AVG
81
Rank
#513 / 1401 | 13 | 6
Facility
6
CA AVG
13
Rank
#654 / 1397 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
3
Rank
#600 / 1164 | 39
Facility
39
CA AVG
13
Rank
#45 / 1487 | - | A+ | Front Porch Communities And Services | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Canterbury Woods | AL IL NH SNF | Pacific Grove | 190
Facility
190
CA AVG
103
Rank
#179 / 1657 | No |
81
Facility
81
CA AVG
57
Rank
#384 / 2092 | 91
Facility
91
CA AVG
81
Rank
#355 / 1401 | 9 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
13
Rank
#324 / 1397 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
3
Rank
#413 / 1164 | 42
Facility
42
CA AVG
13
Rank
#34 / 1487 |
72.6%
Facility
72.6%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#786 / 1368 | A+ | Front Porch Communities And Services | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| San Francisco Towers | AL NH IL MC | San Francisco (Cathedral Hill) | 350
Facility
350
CA AVG
103
Rank
#36 / 1657 | No |
99
Facility
99
CA AVG
57
Rank
#2 / 2092 | 93
Facility
93
CA AVG
81
Rank
#242 / 1401 | 9 | 5
Facility
5
CA AVG
13
Rank
#592 / 1397 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1164 | 28
Facility
28
CA AVG
13
Rank
#158 / 1487 |
100.0%
Facility
100.0%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#1 / 1368 | - | Front Porch Communities And Services | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Harrison Villa of Mt. San Antonio Gardens | AL IL MC NH SNF | Pomona | 520
Facility
520
CA AVG
103
Rank
#16 / 1657 | No |
45
Facility
45
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1474 / 2092 | 94
Facility
94
CA AVG
81
Rank
#185 / 1401 | 12 | 3
Facility
3
CA AVG
13
Rank
#441 / 1397 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1164 | 33
Facility
33
CA AVG
13
Rank
#91 / 1487 |
75.4%
Facility
75.4%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#719 / 1368 | - | Congregational Homes, Incorporated | Studio |
| O‘Connor Woods | AL IL MC NH RC SNF | Stockton (Sherwood Manor) | 499
Facility
499
CA AVG
103
Rank
#23 / 1657 | Yes |
22
Facility
22
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1826 / 2092 | 94
Facility
94
CA AVG
81
Rank
#185 / 1401 | 11 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
13
Rank
#324 / 1397 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1164 | 34
Facility
34
CA AVG
13
Rank
#81 / 1487 |
73.4%
Facility
73.4%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#761 / 1368 | - | O'connor Woods Housing | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Vi at La Jolla Village | AL IL MC NH SNF | San Diego (University City) | 783
Facility
783
CA AVG
103
Rank
#5 / 1657 | No |
88
Facility
88
CA AVG
57
Rank
#218 / 2092 | 84
Facility
84
CA AVG
81
Rank
#731 / 1401 | 29 | 17
Facility
17
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1061 / 1397 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1164 | 27
Facility
27
CA AVG
13
Rank
#183 / 1487 |
69.3%
Facility
69.3%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#865 / 1368 | - | Ccw La Jolla LLC, Cc La Jolla LLC, And Classic Res Mgmt | Suite / Penthouse / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| University Retirement Community | AL HC IL MC NH SNF | Davis (West Davis) | 500
Facility
500
CA AVG
103
Rank
#22 / 1657 | No |
54
Facility
54
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1242 / 2092 | 91
Facility
91
CA AVG
81
Rank
#355 / 1401 | 12 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
13
Rank
#529 / 1397 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
3
Rank
#413 / 1164 | 28
Facility
28
CA AVG
13
Rank
#158 / 1487 | - | - | Univer Retire Com At Davis/Pacific Retire Services | 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed |
| The Vineyards – California Armenian Home | AL IL MC NH RESC SNF | Fresno (Roosevelt) | 412
Facility
412
CA AVG
103
Rank
#27 / 1657 | No |
24
Facility
24
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1798 / 2092 | 91
Facility
91
CA AVG
81
Rank
#355 / 1401 | 14 | 8
Facility
8
CA AVG
13
Rank
#762 / 1397 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1164 | 41
Facility
41
CA AVG
13
Rank
#38 / 1487 |
54.1%
Facility
54.1%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#1181 / 1368 | - | California Home For The Aged Inc | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Vi at Palo Alto | AL IL MC NH SNF | Palo Alto | 876
Facility
876
CA AVG
103
Rank
#1 / 1657 | No |
80
Facility
80
CA AVG
57
Rank
#417 / 2092 | 90
Facility
90
CA AVG
81
Rank
#398 / 1401 | 20 | 10
Facility
10
CA AVG
13
Rank
#850 / 1397 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1164 | 21
Facility
21
CA AVG
13
Rank
#336 / 1487 |
73.1%
Facility
73.1%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#773 / 1368 | - | Cc Palo Alto LLC And Classic Res. Mgmt. Ltd. Partner | 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed |
| Belmont Village Senior Living La Jolla | AL NH RESC | La Jolla (University City) | 220
Facility
220
CA AVG
103
Rank
#117 / 1657 | No |
69
Facility
69
CA AVG
57
Rank
#768 / 2092 | 87
Facility
87
CA AVG
81
Rank
#568 / 1401 | 2 | 5
Facility
5
CA AVG
13
Rank
#592 / 1397 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
3
Rank
#600 / 1164 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1100 / 1487 |
88.6%
Facility
88.6%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#311 / 1368 | - | Hsre-Bv IV Trs LLC And Belmont Three LLC Et Al | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Webster House | AL IL NH SNF | Palo Alto (Crescent Park) | 54
Facility
54
CA AVG
103
Rank
#1123 / 1657 | No |
90
Facility
90
CA AVG
57
Rank
#171 / 2092 | 94
Facility
94
CA AVG
81
Rank
#185 / 1401 | 7 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1 / 1397 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1164 | 11
Facility
11
CA AVG
13
Rank
#610 / 1487 |
90.7%
Facility
90.7%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#261 / 1368 | - | Front Porch Communities And Services | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Covenant Living at the Samarkand | AL MC NH SNF | Santa Barbara (Samarkand) | 379
Facility
379
CA AVG
103
Rank
#31 / 1657 | No |
50
Facility
50
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1345 / 2092 | 90
Facility
90
CA AVG
81
Rank
#398 / 1401 | 6 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
13
Rank
#210 / 1397 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
3
Rank
#600 / 1164 | 33
Facility
33
CA AVG
13
Rank
#91 / 1487 |
85.2%
Facility
85.2%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#379 / 1368 | A+ | Covenant Living West | - |
| The Terraces at San Joaquin Gardens a CCRC | AL IL MC NH SNF | Fresno | 652
Facility
652
CA AVG
103
Rank
#9 / 1657 | No |
57
Facility
57
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1157 / 2092 | 88
Facility
88
CA AVG
81
Rank
#513 / 1401 | 4 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
13
Rank
#529 / 1397 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
3
Rank
#600 / 1164 | 32
Facility
32
CA AVG
13
Rank
#106 / 1487 |
57.2%
Facility
57.2%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#1147 / 1368 | A+ | Humangood & Humangood Norcal & Humangood Fresno | - |
An assisted living residence in Lancaster, California, operated by Maxicare Senior Home, Llc, under Crystal Barrientos’ administration, is Leisure Garden Senior Assisted Living. Serving the area for five years, the community has 157 beds.
The facility provides full board meals as part of its core services. It also offers nutritional and dietary counseling to bolster residents’ health needs. They benefit from housekeeping and laundry services, which handle daily life’s practical demands. The home likewise maintains a garden space, providing outdoor areas for occupants to enjoy. Respite care exists for families seeking temporary placement while managing care transitions or personal needs. The surrounding neighborhood is somewhat walkable, with a Walk Score of 50, meaning some daily errands can be finished on foot. Most trips, however, necessitate a quick drive.
Conveniently settled in the neighborhood of Fort Myers, Florida, Springwood Court is a blissful senior living community that offers assisted living and seasonal stays. Residents enjoy the comfort of carefully curated accommodations, including studios and one-bedroom with private kitchenettes and bathrooms. Trained team members are available to provide support 24/7, giving residents peace of mind.
With regular health and wellness assessments, in-home doctors visits, and therapies, residents’ wellness are prioritized. Residents can leave their tedious routines behind with housekeeping, laundry, transportation, and maintenance available on-site. Amenities like full-service beauty salon, lifestyle and wellness activity areas, landscaped courtyards and patio areas, and inviting family rooms, ensures residents have plenty of spaces for exploration.
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.
Administrated by Azucena Reyes Serrano, West Pico Terrace Assisted Living is a 136-bed nursing home and assisted living community in the vibrant mid-city neighborhood of Los Angeles. The facility is legally operated by West Pico Terrace Assisted Wellness Group. Operating for three years, it serves as a warm, supportive setting for seniors seeking help with daily activities, medication management, and skilled nursing care.
The community gains from excellent walkability, with a Walk Score of 90, implying most errands and services are walkable. This makes the neighborhood convenient for occupants and visiting family members. The facility provides an array of clinical services, including rehabilitation therapy and 24/7 staffing to support resident needs. Residents can access therapeutic programs like Look Around and Video Gallery, designed to enhance engagement and life quality. Several amenities enhance daily life. A beautifully landscaped courtyard offers outdoor space for relaxation and activities, while a media room, library, and recreational activities support an active lifestyle. Dining spotlights nutrition and variety, with chef-prepared meals tailored to diverse dietary needs and preferences. This ensures occupants eat familiar and nourishing food.
The facility operates under ongoing regulatory oversight and holds a state license for Residential Care Elderly. Compliance matters requiring attention have been identified by state inspections, and the community continues to work through the state oversight process to tackle such concerns.
For families contemplating West Pico Terrace Assisted Living, touring is a nice way to see the community firsthand, meet the staff, and talk about how the facility’s services match a dearest one’s needs.
Quality Care Assisted Living provides a special combination of care, supportive services, and courteous neighbors. The facility aims to build a warm rapport with residents and create a family-type environment while bridging the gap between independent living and nursing homes. They are committed to fulfilling the needs of seniors with dignity and respect.
Vista Veranda Assisted Living, located in Lynwood CA, is one of the few senior living communities in the city that offers quality assisted living. Their well trained staff ensure the residents overall well being by providing a variety of services aimed to support and improve their quality of life. As part of their resident-centered services, they provide 24/7 staff availability for assistance with daily living activities, nursing care, or memory care.
Additionally, the staff of Vista Veranda Assisted Living also provides daily social, learning, and spiritual programs, creating a perfect balance of comfort and care, within the community. They also provide residents with nutritious and delicious meals and snacks daily, and take care of housekeeping and laundry to ensure that the environment remains clean and safe for both residents and staff.
The Concord Pasadena is a 62+ senior living community offering independent living amenities and services to its residents. Located in the vibrant city of Pasadena, CA, this smoke-free community boasts of its affordable private studio-style and one bedroom apartments featuring bathrooms with safety features, full sized kitchen, emergency call systems, and individual thermostat controls.
Residents also enjoy taking advantage of the community amenities The Concord has to offer, from community rooms for socialization, to resident parking and laundry facilities. Staff are also available 24/7 for supervision or assistance with unit maintenance.
Bella Vista is an apartment community located in Sun Valley, CA. It offers various amenities including a community room, fitness room, and gated underground parking. The property is professionally managed by Bell Properties.
Operated by Golden Roseleaf Oroville Opco LLC under administrator Grace Hawkins, Roseleaf Oroville is a 60-bed assisted living and memory care community. Located at 1900 20th Street in Oroville, California, the community licensed since 2021 serves residents in Butte County with assisted living, memory care, respite care, and hospice and palliative care.
The inspection record is well below California’s average. Since 2021, the facility has totaled 62 citations, 520 percent above California’s average of 10, alongside 67 complaints compared to a state average of 14. Citations per routine inspection run 0.5 against a 3.3 California average, indicating standard inspections haven’t been the citation driver; the volume stems from complaint-related visits, which at 78 are 500 percent above state average. No serious citations exist. The latest inspection was May 2026.
Hospice and palliative care alongside standard assisted living and memory care are among the amenities. They’re a meaningful distinction for families navigating end-of-life planning in Butte County.
Roseleaf Oroville is geared toward assisted living, memory care, and hospice services in Oroville. Its central location and multi-care offering serve residents across the northern Sacramento Valley.
A 75-bed nursing home in Norwalk, California, set in a really walkable neighborhood where most errands can be done on foot, is Southland Living. It focuses heavily on rehabilitation services, offering short-term rehab, specialized neurological and orthopedic rehabilitation, and in-house therapy. It’s then a pragmatic choice for residents recuperating from surgery, stroke, or hospital stays who need structured clinical care and daily support.
The home maintains all-time nursing coverage with 24-hour caregiver and medication technician support. On top of direct care, the clinical team can draw on on-site services, including custom bathing, chaplaincy support, and specialized diet management. Residents eat three meals daily in an elegant dining room and can access housekeeping, laundry, and maintenance services, plus transportation to outside appointments. Daily life centers on activity and engagement. A monthly activity calendar offers occupants consistent programming built to involve them in community life. The facility supports this with an attractive dining room, gorgeous patios and gardens where residents can spend time, and a beauty/barber salon for personal care. Such amenities create the framework for a full residential experience instead of a clinical-only setting. Southland Living’s location offers good walkability (Walk Score of 74), which can be convenient for visiting family members wanting to explore the neighborhood and grab lunch or coffee nearby.
Southland Living’s focus on short-term rehabilitation and active programming may appeal most to families whose loved one is healing from a specific event or injury and intends to transition home again. Note that it also serves those needing active skilled nursing care.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these assisted living communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
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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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 1432 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.

















