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Best Assisted Living in California

Reviewed by Dr. Jordan Weiss
Updated Feb 2026
Over 1540 homes analyzed

Sources: CMS Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and California Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care.

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Home of scenic beaches and the ethereal Golden Gate Bridge, California is one of the most sought destinations in the United States. Featuring diverse amenities for learning and enjoyment, the state ensures seniors have options on how to spend their golden years. California is also home to several purposely designed and sophisticated assisted living communities dedicated to improving seniors’ quality of life. Various assisted living communities offer extensive amenities and top-notch services to ensure seniors experience a glorious retirement within the warmth of the bustling state.

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GlenBrook Health Center
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

Carlsbad
155
-
57
70.5%
4
2
-
22
GLENBROOK HC LLC/LIFE SERVICES LLC
-
OakView Health Center
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

Thousand Oaks
96
A+
20
79.4%
4
4
-
17
OAKVIEW HC LLC
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Reata Glen
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

Mission Viejo
840
B-
2
79.0%
4
-
-
6
REAT GLEN ORANGE COUNTY CCRC
1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
Ivy Park at La Palma
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

CA 90623
80
-
61
87.5%
1
-
-
1
TRANSFORMER OPCO LLC;OAKMONT MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC
Studio / 1 Bed
Ivy Park at Claremont
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

CA 91711
81
-
14
72.8%
1
4
-
1
TRANSFORMER OPCO LLC;OAKMONT MANGEMENT GROUP LLC
Studio / 1 Bed
Oakmont of Brookside
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

Stockton (Brookside)
81
-
46
96.3%
4
12
-
4
OAKMONT SENIOR LIVING OF BROOKSIDE OPCO, LLC AND
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed
Cogir of Sonoma
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

Sonoma
82
A+
74
34.1%
5
3
-
7
WELLTOWER COGIR TENANT; COGIR MANAGEMENT USA
1 Bed / 2 Bed
Ivy Park at Alta Loma
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

CA 91730
77
A+
75
79.2%
1
1
-
1
TRANSFORMER OPCO LLC;OAKMONT MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC
Studio / 1 Bed
Villa Lorena Senior Living
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

SL

Senior Living

San Diego (Black Mountain Ranch Village)
85
-
32
74.1%
3
19
-
8
SANTALUZ SENIOR PARTNERS,LP;VLGP INC(GEN. PARTNER)
-
Town & Country
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

Santa Ana
213
A+
67
33.8%
3
26
-
50
CHRISTIAN AND MISSIONARY ALLIANCE
-
Sunrise of San Mateo
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

San Mateo (Central San Mateo)
85
-
88
82.4%
3
3
-
24
SZR SAN MATEO LLC; SUNRISE SENIOR LIVING MGT
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Ivy at Wellington
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

Aliso Viejo
305
-
29
41.3%
2
14
-
2
WELL OAK TENANT LLC;OAKMONT MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC
-
University Retirement Community
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

Davis
88
-
54
10.0%
5
4
-
26
UNIVER RETIRE COM AT DAVIS/PACIFIC RETIRE SERVICES
1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
Elder Ashram
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

Oakland (Foothill)
90
-
87
70.0%
5
20
-
5
ELDER ASHRAM INC
-
Cogir of Rohnert Park
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

Rohnert Park
75
A+
27
14.7%
6
12
-
7
WELLTOWER COGIR TENANT LLC; COGIR MNGT USA INC
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
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Assisted Living Magazine Ranking Methodology

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How We Score & Rank Senior Living Communities

Assisted Living Magazine ranks nursing homes using a rigorous, data-driven scoring model built specifically for skilled nursing.
Because this care level is regulated, clinical outcomes and compliance carry significantly more weight than transparency or digital presence. Each community receives a ranking based on the factors below, weighted according to their importance in predicting resident safety, care quality, and long-term stability.

Update cadence: Reviewed quarterly, with prompt updates when new reviews, reports, or complaints are filed.

What We Prioritize Most

The largest portion of every community’s score comes from resident feedback and online reputation (40%), which reflects real experiences shared by families and caregivers.

An additional 45% of the score comes from a combination of transparency and operational quality signals, including:

  • Photos, videos, and virtual tours (visual transparency)
  • Website quality and digital trust indicators
  • Occupancy levels and number of units (community scale & stability)

These factors help us evaluate how well a community presents itself and how consistently it meets resident needs.

Balancing Additional Factors

The final 15% of the score comes from supportive context data, including: walkability and local accessibility, estimated property value, and pricing information.

These elements provide helpful context but carry less weight because our rankings prioritize real-world satisfaction and care consistency first.

The result is a fair, clear, and data-driven ranking system for families researching senior living options.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What government services provide money for senior housing?

Several government programs offer financial assistance for senior housing in various countries, focusing on the United States for a broad overview:

  • Medicaid: Medicaid is a state and federally funded program that can cover the costs of nursing home care for those who meet eligibility criteria, including income and asset limits. Some states also offer Medicaid waivers that help pay for home and community-based services to prevent or delay nursing home placement.
  • Medicare: Medicare, primarily a health insurance program for people aged 65 and over, does not cover long-term housing costs. However, it can cover short-term stays in a skilled nursing facility under specific conditions following a hospital stay.
  • Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program: This program provides housing for low-income seniors. It offers rental assistance and access to supportive services, such as cleaning, cooking, and transportation.
  • Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties: While not a direct subsidy, LIHTC encourages developers to create affordable housing. Seniors with low incomes can find reduced-rent apartments through this program.
  • State and Local Programs: Many states, counties, and cities offer their own programs to assist seniors with housing costs. These can include property tax relief programs, rental assistance programs, and programs that offer affordable senior housing options.
  • Veterans Affairs (VA): The VA offers several programs for veterans, including the Aid and Attendance benefit, which provides monthly payments to veterans who require the aid of another person, or are housebound, to help cover the cost of care in homes, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities.
  • Social Security: While Social Security primarily provides retirement income, for many seniors, these benefits are a crucial part of their budget, including housing costs.
How do you pick the homes you recommend?

Before recommending homes, we conduct a thorough evaluation on crucial factors that define a senior home such as the quality of care they provide, the reputation of the organization, and a comprehensive review of community testimonials as well. Every detail is assessed to assure that seniors are offered not just senior care options, but trustworthy homes where they can experience the care that they deserve.

Do you help families that need Medicaid?

Yes. Assisting families who need Medicaid is important to us as it plays a crucial role in offering financial support to seniors confronting economic challenges. We would like to keep essential healthcare services accessible to all community members, irrespective of one’s financial circumstances.

How much does this service cost?

We extend our services at no cost, ensuring that families and seniors can benefit from tailored assistance in their search for care and home options. Our ability to offer personalized guidance without charge to families and seniors is made possible through the support and funding from the communities with which we team up. 

What services do you offer?
  • Finding and ranking the best assisted living facilities
  • Finding and ranking the best nursing homes
  • Finding and ranking the best memory care facilities
  • Our concierge service helps seniors move into the perfect home for them
  • Helping seniors use medicare, medicaid, and other government programs to pay for their homes
  • Helping seniors avoid senior homes that have bad service or fraud
  • Helping seniors avoid senior homes that have bad service or fraud
  • Autobiography & Family History Writing + Research
  • Senior-focused concierge medicine
  • Senior-focused nutritionist
  • Senior-focused personal training
  • Memory care specialists
  • Custom wheelchairs at all price points.
  • Custom hearing aids
  • Cosmetic skincare + dermatology
  • Companionship: We offer in-person and virtual companionship services. Someone engaging to hang out with or talk to on video chat.
  • Senior housing concierge. Our service finds the best senior living options based on your needs, income, and personality.