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Best Assisted Living in California

Reviewed by Dr. Jordan Weiss
Updated Apr 2026
We analyzed 2,088 homes in California

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

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GlenBrook Health Center
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

Carlsbad
155
No
57
4
2
0
21
73.7%
-
Glenbrook Hc Llc/Life Services Llc
-
OakView Health Center
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

Thousand Oaks
96
No
20
4
4
2
18
82.5%
A+
Oakview Hc Llc
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Reata Glen
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

Mission Viejo
840
No
2
4
0
0
6
79.0%
B-
Reat Glen Orange County Ccrc
1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
Ivy Park at La Palma
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

La Palma
80
Yes
61
1
0
1
1
87.5%
-
Transformer Opco Llc;Oakmont Management Group Llc
Studio / 1 Bed
Ivy Park at Claremont
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Claremont
81
Yes
14
1
4
1
1
72.8%
-
Transformer Opco Llc;Oakmont Mangement Group Llc
Studio / 1 Bed
Oakmont of Brookside
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Stockton (Brookside)
81
Yes
46
4
12
8
4
95.1%
-
Oakmont Senior Living Of Brookside Opco, Llc And
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed
Cogir of Sonoma
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

Sonoma
82
Yes
74
5
3
2
7
34.1%
A+
Welltower Cogir Tenant; Cogir Management Usa
1 Bed / 2 Bed
Ivy Park at Alta Loma
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Rancho Cucamonga
77
Yes
75
1
1
1
1
79.2%
A+
Transformer Opco Llc;Oakmont Management Group Llc
Studio / 1 Bed
Villa Lorena Senior Living
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

San Diego (Black Mountain Ranch Village)
85
No
32
3
19
1
9
74.1%
-
Santaluz Senior Partners,Lp;Vlgp Inc(Gen. Partner)
-
Town & Country
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

Santa Ana
213
No
67
3
26
4
50
32.9%
A+
Christian And Missionary Alliance
-
Sunrise of San Mateo
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

San Mateo (Central San Mateo)
85
Yes
88
3
3
2
24
82.4%
-
Szr San Mateo Llc; Sunrise Senior Living Mgt
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Ivy at Wellington
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Aliso Viejo
305
No
29
2
14
2
2
41.3%
-
Well Oak Tenant Llc;Oakmont Management Group Llc
-
University Retirement Community
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

Davis
88
No
54
5
4
1
26
10.4%
-
Univer Retire Com At Davis/Pacific Retire Services
1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
Elder Ashram
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Oakland (Foothill)
90
Yes
87
5
20
2
5
68.9%
-
Elder Ashram Inc
-
Cogir of Rohnert Park
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

Rohnert Park
75
Yes
27
6
12
4
7
28.0%
A+
Welltower Cogir Tenant Llc; Cogir Mngt Usa Inc
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
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Huntington Retirement Hotel is an assisted living facility located in Torrance, CA. It offers a loving, friendly, and home-like environment with a variety of services and amenities. Residents can enjoy activities, companionship, and a strong sense of community.
Overview of Huntington Retirement Hotel
Huntington Retirement Hotel is an assisted living facility located in Torrance, CA. It offers a loving, friendly, and home-like environment with a variety of services and amenities. Residents can enjoy activities, companionship, and a strong sense of community.

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The British Home in California is a senior living community blending traditional British culture with American warmth. It offers a unique and elegant lifestyle for residents in a caring community. The facility is located in Sierra Madre, surrounded by beautiful gardens and views.
Overview of The British Home in California LTD
The British Home in California is a senior living community blending traditional British culture with American warmth. It offers a unique and elegant lifestyle for residents in a caring community. The facility is located in Sierra Madre, surrounded by beautiful gardens and views.

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Ararat Home of Los Angeles, Inc. exists to provide senior living care, regardless of individuals’ financial status, and to promote Armenian heritage and culture in the United States. Founded in 1949, Ararat Home operates life plan communities providing independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing care. The organization strives to provide high-quality care with dignity and compassion.
Overview of Ararat Home of Los Angeles
Ararat Home of Los Angeles, Inc. exists to provide senior living care, regardless of individuals’ financial status, and to promote Armenian heritage and culture in the United States. Founded in 1949, Ararat Home operates life plan communities providing independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing care. The organization strives to provide high-quality care with dignity and compassion.

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Regency Park Oak Knoll is a memory care community located in Pasadena, California. It offers a wide range of services for residents with dementia and memory loss, focusing on personalized care and socialization. The facility is staffed 24 hours a day by trained caregivers to ensure a safe and supportive environment.
Overview of Regency Park Oak Knoll
Regency Park Oak Knoll is a memory care community located in Pasadena, California. It offers a wide range of services for residents with dementia and memory loss, focusing on personalized care and socialization. The facility is staffed 24 hours a day by trained caregivers to ensure a safe and supportive environment.

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Diamond Terraces is a family-owned assisted living facility in Hanford, CA, providing compassionate and individualized care for seniors who do not require a nursing home. The facility offers a range of services including medication management, personal care, and recreational activities. Residents enjoy a secure environment with 24-hour staff support.
Overview of Diamond Terraces
Diamond Terraces is a family-owned assisted living facility in Hanford, CA, providing compassionate and individualized care for seniors who do not require a nursing home. The facility offers a range of services including medication management, personal care, and recreational activities. Residents enjoy a secure environment with 24-hour staff support.

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High Desert Haven is a senior living community located in Ridgecrest, California. It offers assisted living and memory care services, focusing on providing a home-like environment with supportive staff. Residents enjoy three nutritious meals a day, housekeeping, laundry services, and transportation for local medical appointments.
Overview of High Desert Haven
High Desert Haven is a senior living community located in Ridgecrest, California. It offers assisted living and memory care services, focusing on providing a home-like environment with supportive staff. Residents enjoy three nutritious meals a day, housekeeping, laundry services, and transportation for local medical appointments.

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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.
Overview of Quality Care Assisted Living
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.

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New Bethany

1441 BERKELEY DRIVE, LOS BANOS, CA 93635
New Bethany offers hope and support to people who experience poverty, hunger, and homelessness. It provides food support, hygiene support, wellness programming, transitional housing, permanent affordable housing, and financial case management to individuals and families. The organization is committed to treating all people with dignity and care without judgment.
Overview of New Bethany
New Bethany offers hope and support to people who experience poverty, hunger, and homelessness. It provides food support, hygiene support, wellness programming, transitional housing, permanent affordable housing, and financial case management to individuals and families. The organization is committed to treating all people with dignity and care without judgment.

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Knolls West Assisted Living is a skilled nursing facility located in Victorville, California. It provides 24-hour care by licensed nurses and focuses on personalized care for patients with complex medical conditions. The facility features a peaceful ambiance and is committed to ensuring a comfortable transition for residents.
Overview of Knolls West Assisted Living
Knolls West Assisted Living is a skilled nursing facility located in Victorville, California. It provides 24-hour care by licensed nurses and focuses on personalized care for patients with complex medical conditions. The facility features a peaceful ambiance and is committed to ensuring a comfortable transition for residents.

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The Villas at Saratoga offers skilled nursing and assisted living services. The facility provides a continuum of care with a focus on individualized plans for each resident. Amenities include a beauty salon, exercise classes, and various social activities.
Overview of The Villas at Saratoga Skilled Nursing & Asst Lvg
The Villas at Saratoga offers skilled nursing and assisted living services. The facility provides a continuum of care with a focus on individualized plans for each resident. Amenities include a beauty salon, exercise classes, and various social activities.

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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.