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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.
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.
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.
Amare Villa
AL
MC
Lancaster
6No6-14 66.7% Amare Villa Corp
Amariah Home Care
AL
Chula Vista
6No7125 100.0% Amariah Home Care, Inc
Amazing Grace Home Care
AL
Fullerton
6No51115 100.0% Sunny Hills Manor, Inc
Amazing Grace Home Care
AL
Lake Elsinore
6No4-37 83.3% Amazing Grace Home Care LLC
Amelia Rose Senior Care Cottage
AL
MC
Lakewood
6No12355 50.0% Arscc, LLC
Amena Love Board & Care
AL
Northridge
6No6126 50.0% Cal Lyfe LLC
America’s Care Manor
AL
MC
Simi Valley
6No4--7 83.3% America's Care Manor, Inc
American Senior Living
AL
Bakersfield
6No9312 50.0% American Senior Living LLC
Americare Assisted Living
AL
MC
Redondo Beach
6No6-320 100.0% Americare Assisted Living
Americare Assisted Living of Rolling Hills
AL
Rolling Hills Estate
6No92417 100.0% Americare Assisted Living, Inc

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Amare Villa

2042 Kalliope Avenue, Lancaster, CA 93536
Overview of Amare Villa

Amare Villa provides assisted living and memory care in Lancaster, CA. Assisted living offers help with daily tasks while a resident maintains a private room. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Offering both care levels may allow a resident whose needs grow to remain in the community rather than start over elsewhere. Amare Villa has six beds, making it a small community where staff and residents can get to know each other. It may be a good fit for someone who prefers a smaller setting. Respite care provides a short stay while a family caregiver travels or recovers.

The home is newly renovated, with wide hallways, wheelchair ramps, and bathrooms with safety features to support movement through the home and routine personal care. Spacious living rooms and a dining room give residents places for daily routines. Functional exercises support mental health and physical health.

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Overview of Amariah Home Care

Amariah Home Care is an assisted living community in Chula Vista, California, providing 24-hour personal care and assistance. This support suits residents who need help with everyday personal care while living in a residential setting.

The home has six beds, making it a small community where staff and residents can get to know one another. All six beds are occupied in the 100% occupancy figure.

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Overview of Amazing Grace Home Care

Amazing Grace Home Care is an assisted living community in Fullerton, CA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while allowing a resident to live in a residential setting.

The home has six beds. Its smaller size allows staff and residents to get to know one another, which may suit someone who prefers a more intimate setting. A large backyard supports outdoor recreation, and daily activities include recreation as well as birthday and holiday celebrations. Amazing Grace Home Care is operated by Sunny Hills Manor.

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Overview of Amazing Grace Home Care

Amazing Grace Home Care is an assisted living community in Lake Elsinore, CA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing and medication while allowing residents to maintain their own living space.

The home has six beds, creating a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know each other. Common areas, a large backyard and gardens give residents places for shared activities and time outdoors, while private areas for family visits offer space away from the common areas. Activities are tailored to each resident, so daily programming can reflect individual interests and abilities. Lockable personal storage gives residents a secure place for their belongings, and the home’s small size suits someone who prefers a more intimate assisted living setting.

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Overview of Amelia Rose Senior Care Cottage

Amelia Rose Senior Care Cottage provides assisted living and memory care in Lakewood, CA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Having both care levels in one community may allow a resident whose needs grow to remain there rather than move elsewhere.

With six beds, the cottage has a small community where staff and residents can get to know one another. Private and semi-private rooms give residents the choice of a single room or a shared room. Respite care is available for a short-term stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Residents can spend time in the backyard garden or join gardening, cooking, music therapy, arts and crafts, games, and sing-alongs. Christian and faith-based activities are also available, and residents may continue living with a pet.

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Overview of Amena Love Board & Care

Amena Love Board & Care provides assisted living in Northridge, California, with help for daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication management. The home has six beds, creating a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know one another. Amena Love Board & Care is operated by Cal Lyfe.

Assistance is available around the clock, including during daytime and overnight hours. Respite care is available for short stays, so the home may be a good fit for a family whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

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Overview of America’s Care Manor

America’s Care Manor offers assisted living and memory care in Simi Valley, CA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and taking medication, while memory care provides supervision for someone living with dementia or at risk of wandering. The community has six beds, making it a small setting where staff and residents can get to know one another. Staff provide supervision around the clock, so residents have oversight during both the day and night.

Activities include current events, trivia, reminiscing, music, games, sensory activities, physical exercises, and time outdoors. These give residents structured ways to talk with others, stay active, and spend time outside. Walking pathways, a garden and planter, 36 inch doors, and a wheelchair accessible bathroom with a slide in wheelchair shower support outdoor activity and mobility for residents who use wheelchairs. It may be a good fit for someone who prefers a smaller setting and needs assisted living or memory care, including supervision related to dementia or wandering.

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Overview of American Senior Living

American Senior Living provides assisted living in Bakersfield, CA, with help for daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication. Residents live in private or semi-private rooms. With six beds, the community offers a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know one another, and it may suit someone who prefers a small community and wants to participate in holiday celebrations and dining events.

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Overview of Americare Assisted Living

Americare Assisted Living offers assisted living and memory care in Redondo Beach, CA. Assisted living includes help with dressing, bathing, and medication management, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Having both care levels may make the home a good fit for a resident whose needs may grow over time. With six beds, the home has a small residential setting where staff and residents can get to know each other, while private bedrooms provide personal space. Social, fitness, and enrichment activities give residents ways to participate, and memory care includes structured routines and therapeutic activities. Respite care is available for short stays, which can suit a family caregiver who needs temporary support while traveling or recovering.

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Overview of Americare Assisted Living of Rolling Hills

Americare Assisted Living of Rolling Hills is an assisted living community in Rolling Hills Estate, California. Residents receive help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while maintaining a private living space. With six beds, the community offers a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know each other, which may suit someone who prefers a more intimate community. Americare Assisted Living operates the community.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
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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.

  • 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 1600 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.