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Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 1,532 assisted living communities in CA using CA Dept. of Social Services (CDSS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in CA
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Info below is compiled from the CA Dept. of Social Services (CDSS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

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. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. 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. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
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.
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.
Holiday Villa Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
Santa Monica
-Yes
90
Facility 90
CA AVG 56
Rank #110 / 1,411
------Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Evergreen Life Care Homes – Madera
AL
HOS
MC
PC
Road. Madera
-No
84
Facility 84
CA AVG 56
Rank #218 / 1,411
------Private / Shared Suite
Country Living Senior Care
AL
MC
Lincoln
-No---
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
---Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Thousand Oaks Home Care – 2592 Ciro
AL
Thousand Oaks
6No-61-5 66.7% 2592 Ciro LLC-
Thousand Oaks Home Care – 451 Columbia
AL
Thousand Oaks
6No-8215 100.0% 451 Columbia LLC-
A & S Senior Quality Care
AL
MC
NH
Riverside
6No-4--2 83.3% A & S Senior Quality Care Inc-
A Caring Touch Board and Care II
AL
MC
Santa Monica
6No-73-5 100.0% A Caring Touch Board And Care II LLC-
A Comfort Care Home
AL
Bakersfield
6No-51512 66.7% Evangeline Schissler-
A Faithful Home of Anaheim
AL
Anaheim
6No-143175 100.0% A Faithful Home LLC-
A Faithful Home of Cerritos
AL
Cerritos
6No-179-8 100.0% A Faithful Home LLC-

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other CA assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 1,532 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Overview of Holiday Villa Senior Living

Serving independent to moderately assisted occupants age 55 and older, Holiday Villa Senior Living is a private assisted living community at 1447 17th Street in Santa Monica, California. It offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care services in one- and two-bedroom apartment-style units.

Nestled in Santa Monica’s highly walkable neighborhood, the home earns a Walk Score of 90, meaning residents can run most daily errands on foot. The location provides easy access to hospitals, pharmacies, restaurants, shops, markets, banks, golf courses, and parks. Holiday Villa Senior Living is positioned 2.48 miles from the West Los Angeles VA Medical Center, making it accessible for residents with VA benefits or connections. It spotlights social engagement, dining experiences, wellness activities, and recreation programming. To bolster residents’ daily needs and wellness goals, the facility supplies transportation services and fitness programming. It welcomes pets, so their importance to occupants’ life quality is recognized. Landscaped gardens offer outdoor space for residents to enjoy the Santa Monica climate. As a private-pay community not certified as a Medicare or Medicaid provider, Holiday Villa caters to residents and families with private resources.

It’s encouraged that prospective occupants and families contact the facility to learn more about specific amenities, care protocols, staffing, floor plan details, and offered services.

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Overview of Evergreen Life Care Homes – Madera

Tucked away in Madera, CA, Evergreen Life Care Homes – Madera is a trusted community that provides assisted living, memory care, and hospice care. Residents here remain well-cared for throughout their lives with access to personal care assistance and support in managing chronic conditions. With its dedicated care team, the community ensures residents feel safe and well-cared for amidst a nurturing environment.

Fostering holistic well-being, Evergreen Life Care Homes – Madera conducts a wide array of stimulating activities that cater to physical and social needs. Residents are also free from the hassles of maintaining their living spaces and preparing their meals, giving them plenty of leisure time. Here, everyone is empowered to enjoy a carefree life surrounded by compassionate people who truly care for them.

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Overview of Country Living Senior Care

Country Living Senior Care in Lincoln, CA, is a 55+ retirement community that offers personal care, memory care, hospice care, and diabetic care. With a nurturing, home-like environment, the community can accommodate up to six older adults, ensuring they receive the utmost attention and care. 24-hour support, medication management, and assistance with daily living activities are also provided for residents’ well-being. The community also ensures holistic wellness with a wide range of care and thoughtfully curated amenities.

Recreational activities and exercises aim to improve residents’ cognition and encourage residents to live actively. Cozy communal spaces and gardens are also available for residents’ leisure and wellness. With its convenient location five miles from Lincoln town, the community provides access to local amenities. Country Living is a great option for senior living in California, with its exceptional services dedicated to older adults’ welfare.

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Overview of Thousand Oaks Home Care – 2592 Ciro

Thousand Oaks Home Care, 2592 Ciro provides assisted living in Thousand Oaks, CA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while residents maintain private living spaces.

The home has six beds, creating a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know each other. That setting may suit someone who prefers a small residential environment, while the 67% occupancy means about two-thirds of the beds are occupied; the community is operated by 2592 Ciro.

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Overview of Thousand Oaks Home Care – 451 Columbia

Thousand Oaks Home Care, 451 Columbia is an assisted living community in Thousand Oaks, CA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while allowing residents to maintain private living spaces.

The home has six beds, creating a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know one another. All six beds are occupied, so availability may be limited, and the community may suit someone who prefers a smaller setting.

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Overview of A & S Senior Quality Care

A & S Senior Quality Care offers assisted living, memory care, and nursing home care in Riverside, CA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and taking medication, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Nursing home care provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

With six beds, this is a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know one another. It may suit someone who prefers a more intimate setting. In the Victoria Grove neighborhood, residents have structured opportunities for recreation and group participation through music and sing-alongs, birthday and special-occasion celebrations, group neighborhood strolls, seasonal crafts, reminiscence sessions, and social hours.

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Overview of A Caring Touch Board and Care II

A Caring Touch Board and Care II provides assisted living and memory care in Santa Monica, CA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication, while residents have private rooms. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone who may be at risk of wandering.

Having both care levels can suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since they can move to a different level without leaving the community. The home has six beds, creating a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know each other. Every available bed is occupied, with occupancy at 100%.

Activities include daily stretching and fitness, memory and cognitive games, volunteer reading, singing and game sessions, arts activities, movie nights, doll therapy, and dog therapy. Memory frames outside resident rooms, along with large Connect Four and Jenga games, bring familiar visual and hands-on activities into daily life. A Caring Touch Board and Care owns the community.

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Overview of A Comfort Care Home

A Comfort Care Home provides assisted living in Bakersfield, CA. Assisted living offers help with daily tasks while allowing a resident to maintain a private or semi-private living arrangement. With six beds, the home may be a good fit for someone who prefers a smaller community.

Residents can choose private rooms or semi-private rooms. A semi-private arrangement may suit someone who wants to share their living space with a companion. The home has a pool and backyard, giving residents access to outdoor spaces, while planned activity programs and neighborhood walks provide organized ways to spend time outside their room. A Comfort Care Home is operated by Evangeline Schissler.

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Overview of A Faithful Home of Anaheim

A Faithful Home of Anaheim is an assisted living community in Anaheim, CA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication management.

The home has six beds, and all six are occupied, for a 100% occupancy rate. Its small size may suit someone who prefers a smaller, more intimate community, and A Faithful Home operates the community.

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Overview of A Faithful Home of Cerritos

A Faithful Home of Cerritos provides assisted living in Cerritos, CA. With six beds, the home offers a small setting where staff and residents can get to know each other, making it a possible fit for someone who prefers a close-knit community.

 

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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 1532 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.