Page 15 of Best Assisted Living in California

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 1,430 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. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. 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.
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.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
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.
Atria Palm Desert
AL
IL
RC
Palm Desert
154
Facility 154
CA AVG 103
Rank #280 / 1,350
Yes
62
Facility 62
CA AVG 56
Rank #621 / 1,411
A17
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 13
Rank #890 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
30
Facility 30
CA AVG 13
Rank #96 / 1,299
43.5%
Facility 43.5%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1,144 / 1,202
Wg Palm Desert Inc And Atria Management Co LLCStudio / 1 Bed
Sunrise of Beverly Hills
AL
MC
Beverly Hills (Golden Triange)
127
Facility 127
CA AVG 103
Rank #444 / 1,350
Yes
97
Facility 97
CA AVG 56
Rank #21 / 1,411
A23
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 13
Rank #791 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #857 / 1,299
66.1%
Facility 66.1%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #859 / 1,202
Sjv 1 Beverly Hills Opco LLC And Sunrise Et AlStudio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Atria Golden Creek
AL
IL
MC
Irvine (Woodbridge)
155
Facility 155
CA AVG 103
Rank #273 / 1,350
Yes
70
Facility 70
CA AVG 56
Rank #485 / 1,411
A18
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 13
Rank #827 / 1,292
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #679 / 1,338
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 13
Rank #120 / 1,299
73.5%
Facility 73.5%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #637 / 1,202
Wg Golden Creek Sh LP And Atria Management Co LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Bruceville Point
AL
IL
MC
Elk Grove
200
Facility 200
CA AVG 103
Rank #131 / 1,350
Yes
68
Facility 68
CA AVG 56
Rank #521 / 1,411
A+13
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #556 / 1,292
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #451 / 1,338
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 13
Rank #615 / 1,299
67.0%
Facility 67.0%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #782 / 1,202
Shi-III Bruceville Point Owner LLC And Tenfold Et AlStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Joyful Living
AL
Laguna Hills (North Laguna Hills)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,036 / 1,350
No
42
Facility 42
CA AVG 56
Rank #999 / 1,411
A+4
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #777 / 1,299
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #335 / 1,202
Adair Loving Care, Inc Semi-Private / 1 Bed Room
Belmont Village Senior Living Westwood
AL
IL
MC
Los Angeles (Westwood)
240
Facility 240
CA AVG 103
Rank #86 / 1,350
Yes
50
Facility 50
CA AVG 56
Rank #879 / 1,411
A19
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #709 / 1,292
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #451 / 1,338
19
Facility 19
CA AVG 13
Rank #355 / 1,299
73.3%
Facility 73.3%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #641 / 1,202
Belmont Village Westwood Tnnt And Belmont Village LPStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
MorningStar Senior Living of Mission Viejo
AL
IL
MC
RC
Mission Viejo
198
Facility 198
CA AVG 103
Rank #149 / 1,350
Yes
46
Facility 46
CA AVG 56
Rank #947 / 1,411
A+10
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #418 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,056 / 1,299
71.7%
Facility 71.7%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #682 / 1,202
Cd-Tt Mission Viejo LLC And Morningstar Snr Mgmt, LLCPrivate Rooms
Westgate Villa Assisted Living
AL
HOS
MC
RC
San Jose (West Valley)
60
Facility 60
CA AVG 103
Rank #847 / 1,350
No
67
Facility 67
CA AVG 56
Rank #537 / 1,411
A+14
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #610 / 1,292
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #451 / 1,338
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #777 / 1,299
96.7%
Facility 96.7%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #156 / 1,202
Half Moon Bay Holdings, LLCPrivate Rooms / Semi - Private Rooms
Palo Alto Commons
AL
IL
MC
Palo Alto (Ventura)
250
Facility 250
CA AVG 103
Rank #75 / 1,350
Yes
82
Facility 82
CA AVG 56
Rank #242 / 1,411
A29
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #709 / 1,292
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #840 / 1,338
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #857 / 1,299
76.4%
Facility 76.4%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #576 / 1,202
Wellquest Palo Alto Tenantco, LLC And Wellquest Et AlStudio / 1 Bed
Oakmont of Escondido Hills
AL
MC
Escondido (East Canyon)
160
Facility 160
CA AVG 103
Rank #244 / 1,350
Yes
23
Facility 23
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,203 / 1,411
A9
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #418 / 1,292
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #451 / 1,338
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #857 / 1,299
84.4%
Facility 84.4%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #313 / 1,202
Oakmont Sr. Lvmg. Of Escondido Opco And Oakmont MgmtStudio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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 1,430 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Atria Palm Desert

44-300 San Pascual Ave, Palm Desert, CA 92260
Overview of Atria Palm Desert

Indulge in the beauty of Atria Palm Desert, a paradisal senior living community located at San Pascual Avenue, Palm Desert, CA providing assisted living and independent living. With the seniors’ welfare in mind, the community features well-designed floor plans including studio and one-bedroom apartments with balconies, kitchenettes, walk-in closets, and housekeeping services. The community forges meaningful connections with trusted partners to ensure that seniors receive better care plans featuring occupational, physical, and speech therapies.

Atria Palm Desert fosters a warm and welcoming environment, conducting exciting and engaging activities and programs. The community ensures a maintenance-free lifestyle, providing care and assistance 24/7. Prioritizing its residents’ dietary needs and preferences, the community serves different meal options including vegetarian options alongside three chef-prepared healthy meals daily. The pet-friendly community includes a library, a fitness center, a salon and spa, a cognitive learning center, an outdoor dining space and grill, a resident garden, a courtyard, a hot tub, and an outdoor swimming pool for the seniors’ leisure and wellness.

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Overview of Sunrise of Beverly Hills

Sunrise of Beverly Hills sits at 201 N Crescent Dr, in the Golden Triangle area of Beverly Hills. The Walk Score for this area is 97. That means most errands do not need a car.

This is a mid-rise building with 127 beds. It has studio, suite, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom homes. The community has been open for four years.

The community offers both assisted living and memory care. There are many amenities to know about, and pets are welcome here. Transportation services help residents travel farther than walking distance.

Fitness and recreation programs give residents ways to stay active. Housekeeping and personal care handle daily needs. Mental health support, rehab, and short-term respite care are also offered for more medical needs. Meals are made by a chef, not served like typical institutional food. Residents can also enjoy landscaped courtyards without leaving the property.

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center is less than three miles away. This is helpful to know for a community this size. Right now, 84 of the 127 beds are filled, which means occupancy is at 66 percent. James Howland is the administrator for this community.

In California, state inspections for places like this usually focus on staffing and staff training.

Sunrise of Beverly Hills offers a very walkable location, nearby hospital access, and many amenities like fitness, dining, and medical support. This setup often appeals to families who want both convenience and full daily services.

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Overview of Atria Golden Creek

Experience a convenient senior living experience in the welcoming senior living community of Atria Golden Creek, nestled along the serene banks of San Diego Creek in Irvine, CA. The community offers vibrant senior living options, including Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care. Atria’s collaboration with EmpowerMe provides residents with access to physical, occupational, and speech therapies, ensuring that they have the ability to do the things they love.

Atria Golden Creek’s mission is to provide residents with a fulfilling lifestyle through all-inclusive amenities and engaging daily activities. From a restaurant offering table service to a cozy lounge, movie theater, fitness center, and more, residents enjoy a variety of options to inspire a meaningful life. The community boasts relaxing outdoor spaces, including an expansive deck overlooking the creek, a dining courtyard, and walking paths. LEED Certified by the U.S. Green Building Council, Atria Golden Creek combines luxury with eco-friendly design and practices, ensuring a comfortable and sustainable environment for its residents.

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Overview of Bruceville Point

Bruceville Point is a luxury assisted living community in Elk Grove with independent living and memory care services that delivers unmatched hospitality. Placing importance on creating a welcoming environment where residents can feel a sense of belonging, the staff ensures a cozy and home-like atmosphere in a condominium-style setting. The retirement community presents a rich and supportive environment that prioritizes a lifestyle built for the holistic development of its residents.

Bruceville Point boasts individualized care plans that inspire residents to live the lifestyle they deserve. The beautiful community has premier amenities that residents can use, such as a game room, a recreational area, a fitness center, common areas, lounges, and outdoor spaces. Essential services include specialized services, wellness activities and clubs, housekeeping services, 24/7 care staff, and ADLs.

$8,750/Month

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Overview of Joyful Living

Ideally located near delightful resturants and convenient amenities, Joyful Living is an esteemed community that focuses on assisted living. A compassionate and well-trained team attends to residents’ personal needs and daily living activities, ensuring their comfort and safety. The community has been delivering care since 2005, promising the highest quality of life for its residents.

Elevate your retirement with fun activities and engaging programs tailored to leisure and wellness. The community also actively monitors changes in residents’ conditions and assists with their medication to ensure their well-being. Delightful and healthy meals are served to satisfy nutritional needs and tastes. Make every moment of your later years count with a trusted community caring for their special needs.

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Overview of Belmont Village Senior Living Westwood

Settled in the vibrant city of Los Angeles, CA, Belmont Village Senior Living Westwood is a thriving senior living community, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. The community provides inviting accommodations, ranging from studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments. Featuring their enriching memory care programs, the community ensures residents in various stages of memory loss are given the right care and support with dynamic programming and mental training.

At Belmont Village Senior Living Westwood, residents are invested in and catered to with a professionally managed fitness center offering on-site therapy services, a licensed nurse and well-trained team on-site 24/7. Residents also enjoy carefully crafted menus featuring fresh ingredients and homestyle meals. With planned social activities, a wide array of amenities, and a compassionate care team, the community guarantees residents a thrilling retirement experience.

Contact Belmont Village Senior Living Westwood

Overview of MorningStar Senior Living of Mission Viejo

A proud MorningStar Senior Living Group member, MorningStar Senior Living of Mission Viejo provides exceptional assisted living and memory care services tailored to each individual’s needs. The community prides itself on providing the best services, striving to be the city’s top-ranked assisted living place. Residents of MorningStar Senior Living of Mission Viejo can rest assured that they can feel like a home away from home.

An elegant community built on its contemporary design and styling, allowing for a more luxurious environment while providing resort-like services: elegant designs and upscale amenities such as its dining room, brightly-lit lounge areas, spacious apartments, courtyard, and arts and crafts studio. MorningStar promotes a stress-free lifestyle for their residents, providing essential services– housekeeping, social and recreational events, and transportation events. Management encourages residents to participate in activities and maximize the amenities to socialize and promote a warm and welcoming environment.

$6,450/Month

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Overview of Westgate Villa Assisted Living

Nestled in the peaceful Mayme Avenue, San Jose, CA, Westgate Villa Assisted Living is a blissful senior living community that provides assisted living. With spacious floor plans including a variety of private and semi-private rooms, the community ensures welcoming residences. Live a comfortable and stress-free retirement life within the community grounds.

Westgate Villa Assisted Living promotes a healthy and engaging lifestyle for its residents, providing them with fun enrichment activities and programs. The community also provides hover lifts for individuals who are in need of it and takes care of the bedridden. Serving three meals a day, the community prepares restaurant-style healthy and hearty meals for the residents’ satisfaction. Westgate Villa Assisted Living conducts musical performances, singing exercises, stretching exercises, games, trivia, and fitness activities. 

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Overview of Palo Alto Commons

Situated in the neighborhood of Palo Alto, CA, Palo Alto Commons is a blissful senior living community that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. A 24-hour care team and licensed nurses are always on standby to attend to residents’ individual needs, including assistance with daily living activities, medication management, and personal care assistance. Residents are provided with a spacious studio, one, and two bedroom apartment for a comfortable living space that fosters a relaxing and restful environment.

The community helps residents live their retirement life to the fullest through its broad array of activities and an abundance of delightful amenities. Residents here benefit from life enrichment programs and various convenient services, including housekeeping, linen services, and scheduled transportation. Amenities, include a fitness center, card room, library, salon, and a fireside lounge that provides relaxing space for gathering with friends or spending some precious time alone.

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Oakmont of Escondido Hills

3012 Bear Valley Pkwy, Escondido, CA 92025
Overview of Oakmont of Escondido Hills

Oakmont of Escondido Hills, a luxury senior living community, is nestled in the scenic beauty of Escondido. The community is dedicated to providing exceptional care and support, offering a range of senior living options including assisted living and memory care services. With luxurious amenities, beautifully designed living spaces, and a warm, inviting atmosphere, Oakmont of Escondido Hills is the perfect place for residents to enjoy retirement living at its finest.

The compassionate team at Oakmont of Escondido Hills is available 24/7 to cater to the unique needs of each resident, ensuring their well-being and comfort. Residents can experience the joy of vibrant living and discover the exceptional lifestyle that awaits them, where luxury and care go hand in hand.

Residents can take a dip in the heated swimming pool, stroll through the garden’s twisting paths, enjoy the sunshine in the courtyard, and relax in the shade of fruit trees while attending the numerous outdoor events. Oakmont of Escondido Hills offers a perfect blend of comfort, elegance, and personalized care in a breathtaking setting that embodies the essence of retirement living.

Price range $4,895 - $7,995/Month

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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 1430 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.