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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: 57/ 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
Overview of Daybreak Retirement Villas: Assisted Living

Daybreak Retirement Villas in Escondido, California, envisions a distinguished senior living experience where comfort and care seamlessly unite. As a residential care facility owned by healthcare professionals, its mission is to offer excellent assisted living in a delightful environment. Daybreak Retirement Villas, serving Escondido, San Marcos, Rancho Bernardo, Vista, and Carlsbad for over eight years, ensures a homey feel with limited beds, skilled nurses, and regular checks by licensed professionals to maintain the highest standards of care and comfort.

At Daybreak Retirement Villas, residents experience unmatched excellence in 24/7 care provided by a dedicated team of trained professionals committed to delivering the best services. The assisted living facilities are licensed to accommodate individuals with various needs, from those who can walk to those who are bedridden, with expertise in hospice care, incontinence, stroke, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and dementia. Daybreak Retirement Villas means choosing top-notch senior care.

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Overview of Health Care Center at the Forum

Health Care Center at the Forum provides nursing home, assisted living, respite care, and skilled nursing in Cupertino, CA. Assisted living supports daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps an apartment, while nursing home and skilled nursing care provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Respite care offers a short stay for a family whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. The apartment housing options are one-bed and two-bed layouts, and the range of care types may suit a resident whose care needs change over time.

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Overview of Serenity Home Care I

Situated on Sharon Ave in Modesto, California, Serenity Home Care I provides residential care for up to six seniors in a single-story house. This single-level setup removes the need for stairs or elevators, creating an easily accessible living space for older adults who use walkers or wheelchairs. The home is equipped to adapt as health needs change, offering assisted living, memory support, temporary respite, and hospice care under one roof.

The surrounding neighborhood scores a 57 out of 100 for walkability, meaning visitors can easily walk to a few local shops, though major errands require a car. Inside the house, a background-checked care team provides round-the-clock monitoring, help with grooming and bathing, medication management, and daily housekeeping.

The staff receives specialized dementia training to assist residents dealing with cognitive decline, and the daily routine includes three home-cooked meals alongside regular recreational activities. To support families through major health changes, the home can also coordinate on-site physical therapy, case management, and grief counseling.

Interested families can call the house manager to see if there are any open bedrooms and get the current monthly pricing.

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Overview of Pacifica Senior Living Santa Clarita

Pacifica Senior Living Santa Clarita, in Newhall, California, is a premier care facility that helps residents find the best care they need. They offer assisted living, memory care, and respite care with tailored programs for seniors’ needs and preferences. The community provides a wide range of engaging activities and programs, creating a beautiful and serene environment for residents to enjoy with a comprehensive array of services and amenities, including round-the-clock staff support, housekeeping, and laundry services.
The community prioritizes the independence and well-being of its residents, ensuring that their unique care needs are met with personalized attention—the elegant and inviting atmosphere that promotes self-care and encourages residents to engage in physical activity. The beautiful outdoor courtyard offers residents a peaceful place to stroll and connect with nature. Combined with exceptional services and world-class amenities, PSL-Santa Clarita provides peace of mind to families in the community.

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Overview of Adults Toward Independent Living

Adults Toward Independent Living is a not-for-profit organization that includes volunteers who find housing for seniors in the Santa Clara Valley. Management and staff encourage seniors to pursue a new interest or maintain an old hobby while balancing it with an independent lifestyle in a safe environment; they promote individuality while practicing a lifestyle of additional support. ADTIL residents feel more comfortable and secure in a community they trust.

Volunteers and staff gives residents full attention and comprehensive services, such as stimulating activities, specialized programs, ADLs, and hospice care services.

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Overview of Sterling Court at Roseville

Sterling Court at Roseville, Located in Roseville CA, is a senior living community by Pegasus Senior Living, offering assisted living and memory care services to their residents. They offer pet-friendly studio and one-to-two bedroom accommodations featuring private bathrooms, spacious living area and kitchenette. As part of their memory care services residents are provided access to their signature Alzheimer’s and dementia program called Connections. This program engages emotions, encourages movement, challenges the brain, and provides socialization support.
The residents of Sterling Court also provided meals and snacks that are carefully prepared to accommodate both taste and dietary needs. Regular activities that promote physical and mental health are also scheduled, to ensure that residents stay physically and psychosocially active. Additionally, the memory care residents also has access to their music therapy.

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Overview of Laylor Elder Care

Laylor Care Home for the Elderly is one of the few residential care homes in Antioch, CA, that offers both assisted living services and memory care. This senior care home provides its residents top quality care; from supervision and assistance provided 24/7, medication management, incontinence care, diabetic care, and assistance with daily living activities.

Laylor Care Home for the Elderly also ensures that its residents receive the proper nutrition they need in order to live a healthy fulfilling life, providing them with home cooked meals and snacks, made with consideration to their dietary needs and restrictions. And to ensure that the residents only use their precious time and energy living their life to the fullest, the staff takes care of housekeeping and laundry, while the residents enjoy themselves with the scheduled activities that promotes both physical and mental well being.

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Alems Senior Care

2345 New Brighton Ln, Stockton, CA 95209
Overview of Alems Senior Care

Alems Senior Care provides assisted living, hospice care, and memory care in Stockton, CA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication management, while the resident lives in a private or semi private room.

Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone living with dementia, while hospice care focuses on comfort and support during the end of life. Residents can choose a private or semi private room, making it possible to live alone or share with another person, and the home may suit someone who needs daily living assistance, dementia supervision, or hospice support.

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Overview of Sapphire Pacific Residential Care V

Enjoy a life of comfort and convenience with Sapphire Pacific Residential Care V, a warm and idyllic community in San Marcos, CA designed for assisted living and memory care. Residents enjoy the comfort of their intimate surroundings with 24/7 care and supervision from an excellent care team. The community helps residents maintain their independence by offering assistance with daily living activities like personal care and medication management.

Everyday is a chance to create new experiences with a wide array of fun and engaging activities held regularly. The community also helps residents in maintaining their nutritional needs by providing fresh, healthy, and tasty meals daily. Here, everyone is encouraged to maintain the lifestyle they want with no chores and responsibilities to worry about.

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Cheer Home Care

5685 La Jolla Blvd, La Jolla, CA 92037
Overview of Cheer Home Care

Cheer Home Care provides assisted living, home care, hospice care, nursing care, and palliative care in La Jolla, CA. Private, in home caregiver services can help with daily routines, while in home nursing provides clinical support without requiring a move to a residential facility.

Clinical & Recovery Support and rehabilitation services can help with recovery needs. Daily Living Assistance helps with everyday activities, giving a person support with routine tasks while remaining at home.

Hospice & End of Life Care addresses care during the end of life, while Palliative Care focuses on comfort for someone managing serious illness. Memory & Cognitive Care supports people with memory related needs, and Movement Disorder Care addresses care for people living with movement disorders.

With several types of support available, Cheer Home Care may be a good fit for someone who needs in home assistance that can address daily living, clinical, recovery, cognitive, or end of life needs. A Walk Score of 78 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may still be able to reach nearby destinations independently.

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    Regulatory
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    Stability
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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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  • Photo Quantity
  • 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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  • 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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  • 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 1435 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.