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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. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. 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. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative 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.
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.
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.
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.
Brookdale Uptown Whittier
AL
Whittier
280
Facility 280
CA AVG 103
Rank #57 / 1,350
B+Yes
98
Facility 98
CA AVG 56
Rank #11 / 1,411
17
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 13
Rank #791 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 13
Rank #509 / 1,299
43.2%
Facility 43.2%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1,146 / 1,202
Summerville At Cobbco Inc And Emeritus CorporationStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Wesley Palms
AL
IL
MC
San Diego (Pacific Beach)
511
Facility 511
CA AVG 103
Rank #18 / 1,350
B+Yes
19
Facility 19
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,240 / 1,411
17
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #498 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
26
Facility 26
CA AVG 13
Rank #194 / 1,299
72.6%
Facility 72.6%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #662 / 1,202
Front Porch Communities And Services1 Bed / 2 Bed
El Cerrito Royale
AL
MC
RC
El Cerrito
145
Facility 145
CA AVG 103
Rank #332 / 1,350
A-No
86
Facility 86
CA AVG 56
Rank #180 / 1,411
15
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 13
Rank #669 / 1,292
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #451 / 1,338
24
Facility 24
CA AVG 13
Rank #235 / 1,299
68.3%
Facility 68.3%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #759 / 1,202
Berg Senior Services, LLCSuite / 1 Bed
Diamond Senior Living
AL
Long Beach (Artcraft Manor)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,036 / 1,350
B+No
77
Facility 77
CA AVG 56
Rank #343 / 1,411
6
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #964 / 1,299
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #335 / 1,202
Diamond Senior Living IncPrivate Room / Shared Room
Hope House LLC
AL
HOS
MC
PC
RESC
RC
Los Angeles (South Los Angeles)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,036 / 1,350
B+No
76
Facility 76
CA AVG 56
Rank #354 / 1,411
8
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #310 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,056 / 1,299
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1 / 1,202
Hope House LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Sweet Home Senior Living
AL
HOS
RESC
Van Nuys
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,036 / 1,350
A-Yes
73
Facility 73
CA AVG 56
Rank #424 / 1,411
7
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #199 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 13
Rank #701 / 1,299
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #335 / 1,202
Sweet Home Senior Living 2 IncPrivate / Shared Rooms
Oakmont of Agoura Hills
AL
MC
Agoura Hills (Malibu Junction)
102
Facility 102
CA AVG 103
Rank #594 / 1,350
B+Yes
59
Facility 59
CA AVG 56
Rank #697 / 1,411
4
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,135 / 1,299
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #335 / 1,202
Oakmont Sr. Lvng. Of Agoura Hills Opco LLC:oakmontStudio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Village At Sherman Oaks
AL
IL
MC
Sherman Oaks
179
Facility 179
CA AVG 103
Rank #188 / 1,350
B+Yes
82
Facility 82
CA AVG 56
Rank #242 / 1,411
33
16
Facility 16
CA AVG 13
Rank #980 / 1,292
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #679 / 1,338
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 13
Rank #547 / 1,299
93.9%
Facility 93.9%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #181 / 1,202
Sherman Oaks Subtenant LLC And Srg Management LLC1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Oakmont of Pacific Beach
AL
MC
San Diego (Pacific Beach)
92
Facility 92
CA AVG 103
Rank #681 / 1,350
A-Yes
92
Facility 92
CA AVG 56
Rank #90 / 1,411
27
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 13
Rank #756 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #777 / 1,299
79.3%
Facility 79.3%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #505 / 1,202
Welltower Pacific Beach Tenant LLC And Oakmont MgmtStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Atria Newport Beach
AL
IL
MC
Newport Beach (Superior Heights)
195
Facility 195
CA AVG 103
Rank #154 / 1,350
B+Yes
87
Facility 87
CA AVG 56
Rank #167 / 1,411
19
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 13
Rank #669 / 1,292
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #679 / 1,338
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #857 / 1,299
86.2%
Facility 86.2%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #277 / 1,202
Aslo Gp LLC, Gp Of Newport Beach Opco LP And Atria MgmtStudio / 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 1,600 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Overview of Brookdale Uptown Whittier

Tucked at 13250 Philadelphia St in Whittier, California, Brookdale Uptown Whittier offers exceptional assisted living in a vibrant and engaging community. Designed for active seniors who want to live life to the fullest, Brookdale Uptown Whittier provides personalized care and support while encouraging residents to pursue their passions and interests. The community features a range of amenities to enhance residents’ daily lives, including an emergency alert system, a fitness center, and scheduled transportation services. Apartments are pet-friendly and offer a home-like environment with spacious living areas and plenty of natural light.

At Brookdale Uptown Whittier, residents receive personalized assistance with daily activities such as dressing, bathing, and medication management. The community’s compassionate care team is available 24/7 to respond to emergencies and provide support whenever needed. Residents can enjoy a full calendar of activities and events, including fitness classes, art workshops, and outings to local attractions. If you’re looking for an assisted living community that values your independence and celebrates your individuality, Brookdale Uptown Whittier is the place for you.

Starting Price $3,260/Month

Contact Brookdale Uptown Whittier

Wesley Palms

Wesley Palms Retirement Community, 2404 Loring St, San Diego, CA 92109
Overview of Wesley Palms

Wesley Palms offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care in San Diego, California. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living includes help with tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone who may be at risk of wandering.

With 511 beds, Wesley Palms has more residents, staff, and usually programming than a small community. Multiple care levels in one community may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since a move to a different level of care can happen without leaving the community. Pets are allowed, giving a resident the option to bring a pet when moving in. Justin Weber serves as the administrator, and Front Porch Communities And Services operates the community.

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Overview of El Cerrito Royale

El Cerrito Royale provides assisted living, memory care, and respite care in El Cerrito, CA. Assisted living offers help with daily tasks while a resident maintains a private residence, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Respite care is available for a short stay when a resident’s usual caregiver needs time to travel or recover, and the several care levels can support a move to a different level of care without leaving the community.

The community has 145 beds, with suites and one bedroom residences for people seeking a private living arrangement. El Cerrito Royale may be a good fit for someone whose needs could grow from help with daily tasks to secured memory care, or for a family seeking short term respite. Sonja Givens serves as administrator, and Berg Senior Services operates the community.

A Walk Score of 86 places the area in the very walkable category, with most errands possible on foot. A resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Within the community, residents have access to a salon and spa, transportation for medical appointments, shopping and planned outings, daily fitness, wellness and social programs, and weekly professional or community entertainment.

Contact El Cerrito Royale

Overview of Diamond Senior Living

Diamond Senior Living is an assisted living community in Long Beach, California’s Artcraft Manor neighborhood. Residents receive help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while living in private or shared rooms. With six beds, it may suit someone who prefers a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know each other.

Private rooms and shared rooms give residents the choice of having their own room or sharing living space with a companion. The community is 83% occupied, so not every bed is currently filled. A Walk Score of 77 places the area in the very walkable range, meaning most errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may still be able to reach nearby shops, a pharmacy, or cafes independently. Richard Delarosa serves as the administrator.

Contact Diamond Senior Living

Hope House LLC

4239 S Harvard Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90062
Overview of Hope House

Hope House provides residential care, assisted living, memory care, palliative care, hospice care, and respite care in the South Los Angeles neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. Assisted living assists with daily activities like dressing, bathing, and medication administration while residents maintain private space. Specialized memory care operates in a secured environment to safeguard individuals prone to wandering, whereas residential care delivers continuous assistance in a home-like setting.

Comfort care options include palliative care for symptom relief during major illness and hospice care for end-of-life support. Respite care is available for temporary stays whenever primary caregivers require time away.

Administrator Amber Coxsom oversees this six-bed home, which currently operates at full capacity. Available living spaces include single-bed and two-bed rooms, allowing couples or companion roomies to share a layout. A walk score of 76 means the immediate area is easy to navigate on foot, giving non-driving residents simple access to nearby daily errands.

Families can contact the facility directly to ask about upcoming availability, learn more about care options, or schedule a tour.

Contact Hope House LLC

Overview of Sweet Home Senior Living

Indulge in compassionate and nurturing care with Sweet Home Senior Living, a reliable senior living community in Valley Glen, CA, offering excellent assisted living services. Residents here flourish with the support of a dependable 24/7 care team that offers assistance with daily living activities, grooming support, medication management, and other helpful services. Added care and support are available with home health nurses and PTs, as well as doctor supervised home visits.

Vibrant social and physical activities are offered for residents’ enrichment, combined with access to various amenities for relaxation and enjoyment. Three delicious meals and snacks are offered daily to make sure residents are always eating healthy and delicious meals catered to their needs and tastes. Conveniences, such as housekeeping, transportation, and linen services are also offered to make residents’ living experience more comfortable.

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Oakmont of Agoura Hills

29353 Canwood St, Agoura Hills, CA 91301
Overview of Oakmont of Agoura Hills

Oakmont of Agoura Hills offers assisted living and memory care in Agoura Hills, California, with respite care also available. Assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing and medication while a resident keeps a private living space, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Respite care offers a short term stay for a family caregiver who needs to travel or recover. The combination of assisted living and memory care may suit a resident whose care needs could grow over time without requiring a move to another community.

The community has 102 beds in the Malibu Junction neighborhood, with studios, suites, one bedroom units and two bedroom units; the larger layouts can accommodate a couple or a resident who wants a companion. Lilit Chaparyan serves as the administrator. Restaurant style dining includes gourmet meals prepared by an executive chef and served in a restaurant style setting within the community.

Residents have access to daily activities and excursions, while chauffeured transportation supports travel beyond the community. A fitness center, salon, movie theater, resident gardens and walking paths give people different places to spend time, and the pet policy allows residents to bring pets and provides a pet park. A Walk Score of 59 places the area in the somewhat walkable range, so some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to handle certain nearby errands independently.

Contact Oakmont of Agoura Hills

Overview of The Village at Sherman Oaks

The Village at Sherman Oaks offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Sherman Oaks, CA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident maintains their own living space.

Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone who may be at risk of wandering. Having all three care levels in one community may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since moving to another level can happen without leaving the community.

The community has 179 beds, with one-bedroom and two-bedroom housing options. A two-bedroom layout can work for a couple moving together or for someone who wants a companion, and an 82 Walk Score places the area in the very walkable band, with most errands, shops, a pharmacy, and cafes within a short walk for a resident who no longer drives. Pets are allowed. Grace Hartnett administers the community, which is operated by Sherman Oaks Subtenant LLC and Srg Management.

Contact The Village At Sherman Oaks

Overview of The Oakmont of Pacific Beach

Oakmont of Pacific Beach is a senior living community located at 955 Grand Avenue in the Pacific Beach neighborhood of San Diego, California. Managed by Oakmont Management under administrator Shawn Amirhoushmand, the three-story property provides assisted living and memory care services near the coast.

The 92-bed community offers private apartments in studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom layouts ranging from 400 to 957 square feet. It has been in operation for about six years and currently runs at a 79 percent occupancy rate. On-site services include dining programs, housekeeping, scheduled local transportation, and regular physical fitness activities. The building is pet-friendly, charges zero pre-admission fees, and features a walk score of 92, meaning local shops, cafes, and daily errands are easily accessible on foot.

Prospective residents can reach out to the Grand Avenue business office directly to inquire about floor plan availability or to coordinate an in-person tour.

Contact The Oakmont of Pacific Beach

Overview of Atria Newport Beach

Atria Newport Beach is a well-recognized retirement community in Newport Beach, CA, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Promoting a warm and home-like environment, the community ensures older adults can feel at ease during their stay. Chef-prepared meals, housekeeping, and 24-hour care are among the exceptional services that aim to help residents maintain their independence with ease. Focusing on residents’ holistic wellness, the community provides individualized care plans. 

Social events, fitness exercises, and a variety of activities provide residents with more opportunities to interact with friends and have fun. A yoga studio, a fitness center, and beautiful outdoor spaces also ensure residents can rest without worries. Set along Hospital Road, near Hoag Memorial Hospital and public transportation, the community ensures convenient access to healthcare and travel. This retirement community is one of the finest options for senior living in California, especially with its top-notch care and well-maintained amenities. 

Starting Price $5,900/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 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.