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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. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. 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.
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.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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.
OakView Health Center
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Thousand Oaks (Mountclef Village)
63
Facility 63
CA AVG 103
Rank #841 / 1,349
No
20
Facility 20
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,230 / 1,410
?10
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #498 / 1,292
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #678 / 1,338
18
Facility 18
CA AVG 13
Rank #380 / 1,298
79.4%
Facility 79.4%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #503 / 1,200
A+Oakview Hc LLCPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms
Baywood Court
AL
HOS
IL
NH
SNF
Castro Valley
72
Facility 72
CA AVG 103
Rank #791 / 1,349
No
25
Facility 25
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,180 / 1,410
?7
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #198 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
35
Facility 35
CA AVG 13
Rank #46 / 1,298
72.2%
Facility 72.2%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #667 / 1,200
A+Baywood Court-
The Stratford At Beyer Park
AL
MC
Modesto
107
Facility 107
CA AVG 103
Rank #579 / 1,349
Yes
70
Facility 70
CA AVG 56
Rank #484 / 1,410
A-11
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #556 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
23
Facility 23
CA AVG 13
Rank #279 / 1,298
75.7%
Facility 75.7%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #593 / 1,200
-Beyer Park Villas, LLCStudio / Suite / 1 Bed
Villa Christa
AL
HOS
MC
RESC
Torrance (Bridgedale)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,035 / 1,349
No
73
Facility 73
CA AVG 56
Rank #423 / 1,410
C+8
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #418 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
23
Facility 23
CA AVG 13
Rank #262 / 1,298
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #335 / 1,200
-Tiarachrista, Inc1 Bed
East West Care
AL
HOS
RESC
Redwood City (Roosevelt)
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,031 / 1,349
No
88
Facility 88
CA AVG 56
Rank #145 / 1,410
D+6
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #198 / 1,292
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #678 / 1,338
20
Facility 20
CA AVG 13
Rank #327 / 1,298
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1 / 1,200
-Mdx Group LLCPrivate Rooms
Land of Peace IV
AL
RESC
West Hills
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,035 / 1,349
No
62
Facility 62
CA AVG 56
Rank #620 / 1,410
A+4
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 13
Rank #699 / 1,298
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1 / 1,200
-Land Of Peace 4Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Adriana Elderly Care Homes
AL
MC
RESC
Mission Viejo
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,035 / 1,349
No
46
Facility 46
CA AVG 56
Rank #946 / 1,410
A+5
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
18
Facility 18
CA AVG 13
Rank #380 / 1,298
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1 / 1,200
-Adriana Elderly Care Homes, IncPrivate Rooms
Fook Hong Sf Care Home, Inc.
AL
San Francisco
40
Facility 40
CA AVG 103
Rank #936 / 1,349
No
94
Facility 94
CA AVG 56
Rank #55 / 1,410
A+3
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 13
Rank #472 / 1,298
97.5%
Facility 97.5%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #150 / 1,200
-Fook Hong Sf Care Home, Inc-
B&B Residential Facilities, Inc.
AL
HOS
MC
PC
RESC
RC
San Mateo (South San Mateo)
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,034 / 1,349
Yes
86
Facility 86
CA AVG 56
Rank #179 / 1,410
A3
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #198 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
35
Facility 35
CA AVG 13
Rank #46 / 1,298
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1 / 1,200
-B & B Residential Facilities, Inc-
Merced Three Residential Care Facility
AL
RESC
San Francisco (Mission District)
33
Facility 33
CA AVG 103
Rank #966 / 1,349
No
99
Facility 99
CA AVG 56
Rank #1 / 1,410
B-4
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #198 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
21
Facility 21
CA AVG 13
Rank #295 / 1,298
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1 / 1,200
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East West Care

1018 Clinton St, Redwood City, CA 94061
Overview of East West Care

Experience a better quality of life at East West Care, a dependable community in Redwood City, CA, offering assisted living. Residents receive top-notch care tailored to their personal needs from a kind and highly trained team available 24/7. The community also helps with housekeeping and other chores, ensuring residents enjoy hassle-free living.

With a jam-packed calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs, residents will not run out of things to do for leisure and wellness. Delectable and healthy meals are served to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. The community also provides medication management for residents’ convenience. Residents enjoy the best of their golden years with the community’s dedicated services and cozy amenities.

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Kokoro Assisted Living

1881 Bush Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
Overview of Kokoro Assisted Living

Kokoro Assisted Living is a wonderful senior living community that embraces both Japanese and American heritage and culture. The community’s emphasis on cultural activities, celebrations, and cuisine is a great way to foster a sense of community and create a unique experience for its residents. Kokoro offers a variety of independent and assisted living apartment styles to fit the needs of its residents. The availability of one-bedroom apartments and some studio apartments for double occupancy is especially convenient.

The community’s peaceful sanctuary, outdoor courtyard, and library offer a relaxing and rejuvenating atmosphere. The focus on staying active through exercise, strength, and spiritual wellness programs is important for maintaining physical and mental health in older adults.

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Overview of Villa Christa

Operated by Tiarachrista, Inc, Villa Christa is a small, single-story assisted living home on Chanera Avenue in Torrance. With just six beds, it offers the intimate, house-style setting that charms families seeking individualized attention and a tranquil residential culture. It stands in a well-established neighborhood with a Walk Score of 73. For occupants and visitors, lots of daily errands and essentials are walkable.

Operating for 23 years, the home currently maintains an 83 percent occupancy rate, housing five of its six residents. Its longevity in the community speaks to stability and consistent everyday operations. The home is licensed to supply residential care and serves older adults needing support with daily living activities while still upholding independence in a familiar, home-like environment.

Inspection reports document compliance with infection control, medication management, safety standards, and physical plant upkeep. Past compliance matters have highlighted resident assessment documentation and refund policy procedures. The facility still addresses and upholds such standards.

For families contemplating Villa Christa, an on-site tour is an efficient way to evaluate it, see the room layouts, and get a sense of the daily environment and the care approach. The community’s small scale often allows for personalized interactions and attention to individual preferences and routines.

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Overview of The Stratford at Beyer Park

The Stratford at Beyer Park, nestled in vibrant Modesto, California, is an assisted living community where residents thrive in an atmosphere of warmth and camaraderie, fostering independence and self-esteem. Committed to providing personalized care, the community’s mission revolves around offering 24-hour nursing staff to assist residents with health needs, creating a vibrant setting emphasizing companionship. Upholding safety, independence, and well-being values, The Stratford at Beyer Park aims to enrich lives through attentive care and a lively environment.

The community offers an array of amenities and facilities designed to enhance residents’ daily lives. With a focus on vibrant living, The Stratford at Beyer Park provides daily assistance, medical management, and wellness programs. Elevate® culinary offerings guarantee delicious meals, while social and leisure activities through the Vibrant Life® program promote engagement. The community ensures safety with emergency call systems and includes all utilities, allowing residents to enjoy worry-free assisted living. Additional features like scheduled transportation, pet-friendly spaces, a beauty salon, a movie theater, and a well-equipped gym contribute to a fulfilling and comfortable lifestyle.

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Overview of Safe Haven – Sunnyvale

Safe Haven, Sunnyvale offers assisted living, hospice care, memory care, palliative care, residential care, and respite care in Sunnyvale, California. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication management. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, while hospice supports residents receiving end of life care and palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom management during serious illness. Respite care offers short term stays when a family caregiver needs time to travel or recover.

With six beds, the community is small enough for residents and staff to get to know one another. Private rooms give residents an individual living space, while shared rooms may suit someone who wants a companion or is moving with another person. The range of care types may also suit a resident whose needs grow over time and who may be able to move between care levels without leaving the community.

A Walk Score of 71 places the area in the very walkable category, meaning most errands can be completed on foot and a resident who no longer drives may still be able to get out independently. A salon or spa brings personal grooming services into the community. The fully fenced backyard offers outdoor space with access to walking trails and community parks, while rehabilitation services and medical transportation arrangements support therapy needs and travel to medical appointments.

Richard Grimesey serves as administrator, Aileen Grimesey is director, and Safe Haven Care Homes operates the community.

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Overview of B&b Residential Facilities

B&B Residential Facilities, Inc. offers a nurturing haven that seamlessly blends the comfort of home with round-the-clock care and supervision in  in San Mateo, California. Within this inviting atmosphere, a heightened standard of living awaits, enriched by the proximity to a range of local conveniences including shopping centers, places of worship, local transportation, and healthcare services. Their dedicated team of caregivers, well-versed and extensively trained, also ensures that residents experience an elevated lifestyle.

Their fully furnished rooms include private bathrooms. B&B Residential Facilities takes utmost care to accommodate special dietary needs as directed by physicians, and they extend their thoughtfulness to arranging transportation for local events as well. Their commitment reaches beyond the ordinary, encompassing respite care, palliative care, and hospice care, ensuring that every facet of daily living is thoughtfully addressed. Amid this welcoming and serene environment, residents can relish a quality of life that goes beyond expectations.

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Overview of Merced Three Residential Care Facility

Merced Three Residential Care Facility offers assisted living and residential care in San Francisco, California. The community opened in 2000 and has 33 beds, making it small enough for staff and residents to get to know each other. Every bed is currently occupied. Assisted living and residential care include individualized care and supervision around the clock, personal care assistance, and medication management and assistance, making the community a possible fit for someone who needs ongoing help with daily tasks and medications.

Wellness updates are coordinated with the physician and family, so both receive information about a resident’s well-being. Transportation to medical appointments allows residents to attend those visits without arranging transportation independently. Nutritious meals and snacks are prepared to meet each resident’s dietary needs. With a Walk Score of 99, the area is considered a walker’s paradise, so daily errands do not require a car and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. The community is administered by Lee Joyce and operated by Hafco Elder Care.

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Overview of Fook Hong Sf Care Home

Thirty-nine of the 40 beds at Fook Hong Sf Care Home are occupied. One bed stands available in San Francisco, California, and it likely won’t stay available for long. Assisted living is the care level provided here, and that covers assistance with bathing, dressing, and taking meds. Other than those tasks, residents get to keep their own schedules and privacy. The community’s Walk Score of 94 lands it in the Walkers’ Paradise category; a car need not be part of the arrangement, and residents will still be able to handle any affairs outside. Daily errands can be done on foot, and that’s great news for any residents who don’t drive or have anyone to drive them places.

High ceilings and natural light are on the facility’s amenity list. Sau Ting Josephine Leewong is the listed administrator.

Contact Fook Hong Sf Care Home, Inc.

Overview of OakView Health Center

OakView Health Center provides assisted living, memory care, and nursing home care, including skilled nursing, in Thousand Oaks, CA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident keeps a private or semi-private room; memory care provides a secured setting with supervision; and skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care around the clock. The combination of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time and who may be able to remain in the same community as care requirements change.

Located in the Mountclef Village neighborhood, OakView Health Center has 63 beds. Private rooms provide an individual living space, while semi-private rooms accommodate shared living. Rehabilitation services are available for residents who need therapy as part of their care, and restaurant-style dining gives residents meals served in a dining setting rather than a standard cafeteria format.

Medicare and private pay are accepted. Medicare is generally used for short-term skilled care after a qualifying hospital stay, while private pay means the family or resident pays directly for care. James Mackay serves as administrator, and Oakview Hc operates the community. Total nurse staffing is 5h 42m per resident per day, representing the nursing time allocated to each resident daily.

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Baywood Court

21966 Dolores Street, Castro Valley, CA 94546
Overview of Baywood Court

Manjot Kaur manages Baywood Court, a 72-bed nursing home on Dolores Street in Castro Valley, California. The building has been open for 35 years and stays filled to about 72 percent capacity, so they usually have open rooms. Stays average around 79 days, a timeline that shows the daily schedule splits its time between temporary post-hospital rehab and intermediate residential care. For payments, the billing department handles accounts through private funds and standard Medicare.

The surrounding neighborhood relies heavily on cars, scoring just 25 out of 100 for walkability, so visitors will almost always need to drive to the property. On the floor, the nursing crew delivers an average of 5 hours and 35 minutes of hands-on care to each resident daily. This round-the-clock staffing includes registered nurses, vocational nurses, and aides who run physical therapy routines and respite stays. For daily life, the campus offers restaurant-style dining, a swimming pool, a hot tub, and vegetable gardens, alongside structured social hours and exercise sessions.

Older adults looking into local care options can call the front office to ask how the admissions process works or to check on current openings. The intake coordinator can also set up a time for visitors to walk through the therapy building and check out the outdoor gardens.

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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 1436 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.