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Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 1,432 assisted living communities in California using California Department of Social Services (CDSS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in CA
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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

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The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.

GlenBrook Health Center
AL
MC
NH
Carlsbad
95
Facility 95
CA AVG 103
Rank #813 / 1657
No
57
Facility 57
CA AVG 57
Rank #1157 / 2092
95
Facility 95
CA AVG 81
Rank #108 / 1401
11
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #324 / 1397
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1164
22
Facility 22
CA AVG 13
Rank #313 / 1487
64.2%
Facility 64.2%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #1020 / 1368
-Glenbrook Hc LLC/Life Services LLC-
OakView Health Center
AL
MC
NH
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 LLCPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms
Reata Glen
AL
IL
MC
NH
Mission Viejo
840
Facility 840
CA AVG 103
Rank #2 / 1657
No
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 57
Rank #2044 / 2092
96
Facility 96
CA AVG 81
Rank #1 / 1401
8
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1397
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1164
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 13
Rank #569 / 1487
80.6%
Facility 80.6%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #584 / 1368
B-Reat Glen Orange County Ccrc1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
Ivy Park at La Palma
AL
MC
La Palma
80
Facility 80
CA AVG 103
Rank #916 / 1657
Yes
61
Facility 61
CA AVG 57
Rank #1013 / 2092
93
Facility 93
CA AVG 81
Rank #242 / 1401
3
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1397
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #413 / 1164
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #1391 / 1487
87.5%
Facility 87.5%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #331 / 1368
-Transformer Opco LLC And Oakmont Management Group LLCStudio / 1 Bed
Ivy Park at Claremont
AL
MC
Claremont
81
Facility 81
CA AVG 103
Rank #913 / 1657
Yes
14
Facility 14
CA AVG 57
Rank #1913 / 2092
90
Facility 90
CA AVG 81
Rank #398 / 1401
7
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #592 / 1397
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #413 / 1164
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #1391 / 1487
72.8%
Facility 72.8%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #779 / 1368
-Transformer Opco LLC And Oakmont Mangement Group LLCStudio / 1 Bed
Oakmont of Brookside
AL
MC
Stockton (Brookside)
81
Facility 81
CA AVG 103
Rank #913 / 1657
Yes
46
Facility 46
CA AVG 57
Rank #1445 / 2092
67
Facility 67
CA AVG 81
Rank #1156 / 1401
29
16
Facility 16
CA AVG 13
Rank #1049 / 1397
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 3
Rank #1015 / 1164
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #1100 / 1487
96.3%
Facility 96.3%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #174 / 1368
-Oakmont Senior Living Of Brookside Opco, LLC AndStudio / Suite / 1 Bed
Oakmont Gardens
AL
IL
Santa Rosa (Oakmont Village Association)
79
Facility 79
CA AVG 103
Rank #936 / 1657
Yes
34
Facility 34
CA AVG 57
Rank #1663 / 2092
64
Facility 64
CA AVG 81
Rank #1247 / 1401
24
15
Facility 15
CA AVG 13
Rank #1024 / 1397
24
Facility 24
CA AVG 3
Rank #1152 / 1164
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #1100 / 1487
62.0%
Facility 62.0%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #1069 / 1368
-Ffi Oakmont Tenant LLC And Life Care Services LLC1 Bed / 2 Bed
Cogir of Sonoma
AL
IL
Sonoma (Oregon Street)
82
Facility 82
CA AVG 103
Rank #901 / 1657
Yes
74
Facility 74
CA AVG 57
Rank #598 / 2092
87
Facility 87
CA AVG 81
Rank #568 / 1401
10
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #441 / 1397
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #600 / 1164
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 13
Rank #805 / 1487
34.1%
Facility 34.1%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #1342 / 1368
A+Welltower Cogir Tenant And Cogir Management Usa1 Bed / 2 Bed
Silverado Thousand Oaks Memory Care Community
AL
MC
Thousand Oaks (Warwick Avenue)
82
Facility 82
CA AVG 103
Rank #901 / 1657
Yes
72
Facility 72
CA AVG 57
Rank #674 / 2092
62
Facility 62
CA AVG 81
Rank #1271 / 1401
29
18
Facility 18
CA AVG 13
Rank #1088 / 1397
14
Facility 14
CA AVG 3
Rank #1107 / 1164
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #988 / 1487
57.3%
Facility 57.3%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #1145 / 1368
-Silverado Thousand Oaks LLC And Silverado Sr. Lvng MgmtPrivate Rooms
Ivy Park at Alta Loma
AL
MC
Rancho Cucamonga (Alta Loma)
77
Facility 77
CA AVG 103
Rank #948 / 1657
Yes
75
Facility 75
CA AVG 57
Rank #563 / 2092
93
Facility 93
CA AVG 81
Rank #242 / 1401
3
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #324 / 1397
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #413 / 1164
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #738 / 1487
79.2%
Facility 79.2%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #614 / 1368
A+Transformer Opco LLC And Oakmont Management Group LLCStudio / 1 Bed
Villa Lorena Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
San Diego (Black Mountain Ranch Village)
85
Facility 85
CA AVG 103
Rank #884 / 1657
No
32
Facility 32
CA AVG 57
Rank #1693 / 2092
73
Facility 73
CA AVG 81
Rank #1022 / 1401
14
20
Facility 20
CA AVG 13
Rank #1129 / 1397
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #413 / 1164
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 13
Rank #703 / 1487
72.9%
Facility 72.9%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #778 / 1368
-Santaluz Senior Partners,LP And Vlgp Inc(Gen. Partner)-
Town & Country
AL
IL
MC
NH
Santa Ana (East Memory Lane)
328
Facility 328
CA AVG 103
Rank #45 / 1657
No
67
Facility 67
CA AVG 57
Rank #830 / 2092
64
Facility 64
CA AVG 81
Rank #1247 / 1401
23
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 13
Rank #1242 / 1397
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 3
Rank #828 / 1164
50
Facility 50
CA AVG 13
Rank #21 / 1487
32.9%
Facility 32.9%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #1355 / 1368
A+Christian And Missionary Alliance-
Sunrise of San Mateo
AL
MC
San Mateo (Central San Mateo)
85
Facility 85
CA AVG 103
Rank #884 / 1657
Yes
88
Facility 88
CA AVG 57
Rank #218 / 2092
88
Facility 88
CA AVG 81
Rank #513 / 1401
8
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #441 / 1397
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #600 / 1164
25
Facility 25
CA AVG 13
Rank #235 / 1487
78.8%
Facility 78.8%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #624 / 1368
-Szr San Mateo LLC And Sunrise Senior Living MgtStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Ivy at Wellington
AL
IL
Aliso Viejo
160
Facility 160
CA AVG 103
Rank #288 / 1657
No
29
Facility 29
CA AVG 57
Rank #1735 / 2092
79
Facility 79
CA AVG 81
Rank #881 / 1401
15
17
Facility 17
CA AVG 13
Rank #1061 / 1397
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #600 / 1164
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #1210 / 1487
78.8%
Facility 78.8%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #624 / 1368
-Well Oak Tenant LLC And Oakmont Management Group LLC-
University Retirement Community
AL
HC
IL
MC
NH
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
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Overview of Eskaton Granite Bay

Eskaton Granite Bay is a well-regarded retirement community in Granite Bay, CA, that offers comprehensive care options, ranging from independent living to respite care. Focusing on older adults’ comfort and familiarity, the community fosters a sense of belonging with its vibrant and supportive environment. Here, residents also receive high-quality services, including weekly housekeeping, transportation services, and restaurant-style dining. Through a holistic approach, the community ensures residents can live their retirement to the fullest.

A variety of classes, group outings, and educational presentations provide residents with opportunities to explore new interests and have fun. Residents can also relax and interact with friends at some of the community’s beautiful communal spaces, including the game lounge, garden, and courtyard. The area is nestled in the peaceful residential area of Granite Bay, ensuring residents have a stress-free retirement. This independent living community is a great choice for senior living in California, as it has a wide range of care options and extensive amenities.

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Overview of Enchanted Garden for Seniors

Enchanted Garden for Seniors is an inviting assisted living community in San Mateo, CA, that offers personal care. Here, older adults can keep their peace of mind, accompanied by the community’s home-like atmosphere. High-quality services are also offered, including round-the-clock support, household services, and nutritious meals, to maintain residents’ independence with ease. The community also works closely with residents to develop individualized care plans that aim to ease challenges in their later years.

Exercise classes, arts and crafts, and social events allow residents to freely interact with friends and gain meaningful experiences. With thoughtfully furnished rooms and lively gathering areas, residents have a laid-back retirement. The community’s peaceful setting in the residential area of San Mateo ensures residents can rest without hassles. As one of the trusted choices for senior living in California, this assisted living community continuously provides exceptional services for older adults’ well-being.

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Overview of San Mateo Villa

San Mateo Villa is a welcoming assisted living community in San Mateo, CA, that offers personal care. Promoting a home-like and welcoming environment, the community ensures residents can feel at ease during their stay. Residents can also maintain their independence without hassles, with high-quality services, including medication management, a well-balanced menu, and household services. The community also works closely with residents to create individualized care plans that aim to improve their quality of life.

Fitness programs, social events, and recreational activities allow residents to live actively and gain fun experiences. Thoughtfully furnished rooms and accessible communal spaces also ensure residents’ comfort and safety. With its beautiful setting in a peaceful residential area of San Mateo, residents have a laid-back retirement. The community’s intimate setting and high-quality services make it a great choice for assisted living in California.

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Overview of Burlingame Chalet

Burlingame Chalet is an inviting residential care community in Burlingame, CA, that offers personal care. The community’s intimate and welcoming setting can accommodate up to 24 older adults, ensuring their comfort and safety. Round-the-clock support, medication management, and nutritious meals are also provided to help maintain residents’ independence. Dedicated to easing challenges in residents’ later years, the community develops personalized care plans.

Arts and crafts, bingo, and various exercises tailored to residents’ capabilities ensure residents can remain active and socially connected. With spacious rooms and well-maintained communal spaces, residents can rest comfortably. The community’s serene setting in Burlingame ensures residents have a laid-back retirement. As one of the trusted options for senior living in California, this assisted living community continuously provides the highest quality of care to help older adults thrive in retirement.

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Overview of Vanessa Care Home II

Vanessa Care Home II in San Mateo, CA, is a top-tier assisted living community that offers personal care. The community has an intimate and supportive environment, dedicated to residents’ comfort and healing. Home-cooked meals, 24/7 assistance, and medication management are among the dedicated services provided to maintain residents’ independence with ease. To improve residents’ quality of life, the community creates individualized care plans tailored to their unique needs.

A variety of games, fitness classes, and social events allow residents to learn and gain meaningful experiences. Residents are also guaranteed the utmost relaxation and wellness with thoughtfully furnished rooms and lively gathering areas. The United States Postal Service, San Mateo Medical Center, and public transportation are also easily accessible from the community. As one of the finest options for senior living in California, this assisted living community has top-notch services that aim to help older adults live to their potential in retirement.

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High Desert Haven

1240 College Heights Blvd, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
Overview of High Desert Haven

High Desert Haven is a highly regarded residential care community in Ridgecrest, CA, that offers assisted living and memory care. Promoting a home-like environment, the community ensures older adults are comfortable and safe. Three nutritious meals daily, 24-hour care, and household services are also offered to enrich residents’ living experiences. The community also creates personalized care plans to meet residents’ unique needs and help them thrive in retirement.

A variety of games, exciting events, and light exercises provide residents with more opportunities to interact with peers and gain meaningful experiences. A beauty shop, a warm dining room, and spacious communal spaces ensure residents’ holistic wellness. Residents experience a worry-free retirement, especially with the community’s peaceful setting in Ridgecrest’s residential neighborhood. This residential care community is a good choice for senior living in California, as it has high-quality services dedicated to older adults’ well-being.

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Overview of Riverstone Terrace Senior Living

Riverstone Terrace Senior Living is a trusted retirement community in Bakersfield, CA, that offers assistance with daily living activities and memory care. With thoughtfully furnished rooms in a warm and nurturing environment, residents can feel at home during their stay. The community also offers high-quality services, including 24-hour care, weekly housekeeping, and transportation to maintain residents’ independence with ease. Here, residents are treated with the utmost respect they deserve, ensuring they can keep their peace of mind in retirement.

Themed events, light exercises, and plenty of games provide residents with more opportunities for leisure and social interaction. Outdoor gardens, a spacious dining room, and lively common areas are also available, ensuring residents can spend their days actively. Garden Park, bus stops, and other local amenities are also available nearby, ensuring accessibility and convenience. This retirement community is a great choice for senior living in California, especially with its wide range of care options that aim to help older adults age in place.

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Overview of Real Care

Real Care Living is a nurturing assisted living and memory care community in Bakersfield, CA, that offers compassionate support for older adults’ daily living activities and those with memory loss. Here, residents are treated like family amidst the community’s safe and nurturing environment. Medication management, 24-hour care, and emergency call systems are also offered to help residents live comfortably in retirement. The community strives to meet residents’ personal and healthcare needs, creating personalized care plans to help them live to their potential.

Music and art therapy, mind-stimulating activities, and social gatherings are among the recreational programs that residents can participate in to ensure their holistic wellness. The community also features spacious outdoors, serene communal spaces, and thoughtfully furnished rooms, ensuring residents can rest and interact with their friends with ease. Surrounded by restaurants, shops, and other local amenities, residents have convenient access to their necessities and leisure. As one of the best options for senior living in California, this assisted living and memory care community strives to help older adults thrive in their later years.

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Overview of Hallmark of Bakersfield

Hallmark of Bakersfield is a high-standard independent living and assisted living in Bakersfield, CA, that offers luxury amenities and exceptional personal care. With its nurturing and welcoming environment, the community strives to keep residents comfortable and safe. Residents can also maintain their independence with ease, with top-notch services including weekly housekeeping, full-service dining, and concierge services. The community also utilizes a holistic approach to care, striving to help residents thrive in their later years.

Weekly trips, daily fitness exercises, and scheduled live entertainment programs are just some of the activities dedicated to residents’ happiness and wellness. A barber and beauty salon, a 24-hour security and monitoring system, and lively gathering areas are also available, ensuring residents’ relaxation. Public transportation, shops, banks, and restaurants are also located nearby, ensuring accessibility and convenience. This retirement community is one of the finest options for senior living in California, especially with its exceptional standards of care.

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Overview of Pine Haven Assisted Living

Pine Haven Assisted Living is a well-regarded assisted living community in Bakersfield, CA, that offers personal care. With its family-oriented atmosphere, the community provides older adults with a home away from home. Assistance with daily living activities, medication management, and nutritious meals are also offered to maintain residents’ independence with ease. Through personalized care plans, residents can rest assured of receiving the utmost attention and care for their needs.

Light exercises, social events, and various games accompany residents, ensuring they can freely interact with their friends and gain meaningful experiences. Cozy living spaces and lively gathering areas also ensure residents can rest without hassles. With its ideal setting in the quiet residential area of Bakersfield, residents can keep their peace of mind during their stay. This assisted living community is a good choice for senior living in California, as it has an intimate setting and exceptional services.

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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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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.