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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. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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.
Creekview Assisted Living
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Pleasanton
136
Facility 136
CA AVG 103
Rank #388 / 1,349
No
47
Facility 47
CA AVG 56
Rank #926 / 1,410
?9
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #418 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 13
Rank #120 / 1,298
52.2%
Facility 52.2%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1,046 / 1,200
A+--
The Terraces at San Joaquin Gardens a CCRC
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Fresno
652
Facility 652
CA AVG 103
Rank #8 / 1,349
Yes
57
Facility 57
CA AVG 56
Rank #745 / 1,410
?20
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #498 / 1,292
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #678 / 1,338
32
Facility 32
CA AVG 13
Rank #75 / 1,298
57.2%
Facility 57.2%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #997 / 1,200
A+Humangood & Humangood Norcal & Humangood Fresno-
The Vineyards – California Armenian Home
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
NH
RESC
SNF
Fresno (Roosevelt)
412
Facility 412
CA AVG 103
Rank #25 / 1,349
Yes
24
Facility 24
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,192 / 1,410
?18
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #709 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
41
Facility 41
CA AVG 13
Rank #18 / 1,298
54.1%
Facility 54.1%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1,028 / 1,200
-California Home For The Aged IncStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Covenant Living at the Samarkand
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Santa Barbara (Samarkand)
379
Facility 379
CA AVG 103
Rank #29 / 1,349
No
50
Facility 50
CA AVG 56
Rank #878 / 1,410
?8
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #198 / 1,292
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #678 / 1,338
33
Facility 33
CA AVG 13
Rank #59 / 1,298
85.2%
Facility 85.2%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #295 / 1,200
-Covenant Living West-
The Reutlinger Community
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Danville
120
Facility 120
CA AVG 103
Rank #484 / 1,349
No
30
Facility 30
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,133 / 1,410
?27
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 13
Rank #827 / 1,292
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #450 / 1,338
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 13
Rank #120 / 1,298
65.0%
Facility 65.0%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #880 / 1,200
A+Reutlinger Community, The And Eskaton Properties IncStudio / 1 Bed
The Carlotta
AL
Palm Desert
250
Facility 250
CA AVG 103
Rank #75 / 1,349
Yes
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,364 / 1,410
A+13
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #709 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,056 / 1,298
76.0%
Facility 76.0%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #589 / 1,200
A+Well Oak Ccrc Tenant LLC And Oakmont Et AlStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Pacific Gardens
AL
MC
Santa Clara
104
Facility 104
CA AVG 103
Rank #589 / 1,349
No
63
Facility 63
CA AVG 56
Rank #605 / 1,410
A+15
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #556 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
21
Facility 21
CA AVG 13
Rank #295 / 1,298
68.3%
Facility 68.3%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #759 / 1,200
-Community Home Partners LLCStudio / 1 Bed
Golden Age Care
AL
RESC
RC
Millbrae (Lomita Park)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,035 / 1,349
No
91
Facility 91
CA AVG 56
Rank #100 / 1,410
D+5
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,292
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,165 / 1,338
22
Facility 22
CA AVG 13
Rank #279 / 1,298
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1 / 1,200
-Golden Age, IncPrivate Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
Meridian at Chino
AL
IL
MC
RC
Chino
156
Facility 156
CA AVG 103
Rank #271 / 1,349
Yes
73
Facility 73
CA AVG 56
Rank #423 / 1,410
B+27
18
Facility 18
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,014 / 1,292
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 3
Rank #943 / 1,338
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #774 / 1,298
76.9%
Facility 76.9%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #561 / 1,200
A+Hsre Pacifica Hillsborough Trs LLC And HillsboroughStudio / 1 Bed
Atria Collwood
AL
RC
San Diego (Talmadge)
185
Facility 185
CA AVG 103
Rank #166 / 1,349
Yes
79
Facility 79
CA AVG 56
Rank #308 / 1,410
C+86
59
Facility 59
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,265 / 1,292
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,024 / 1,338
50
Facility 50
CA AVG 13
Rank #7 / 1,298
45.9%
Facility 45.9%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1,123 / 1,200
A+Wg Collwood Knolls Sh LP And Atria Management Co LLCStudio / 1 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 1,436 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Overview of The Terraces at San Joaquin Gardens a CCRC

The Terraces at San Joaquin Gardens has been a pioneer in making residents feel welcomed and comfortable for its independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing residents. Seniors live a vibrant lifestyle where they can pursue individual goals and needs with additional support. The Terraces is a safe and secure continuing retirement community that ensures seniors and their families the best senior care.

The Terraces at San Joaquin Gardens maintain an active lifestyle for its residents to take advantage of– a dining experience that provides delicious meals created by an executive chef, wellness programs planned for those who want to stay active with social, intellectual, and cultural opportunities found in their yoga and dance classes. 

Contact The Terraces at San Joaquin Gardens a CCRC

Overview of Creekview Assisted Living

Creekview Assisted Living in Pleasanton, CA, provides assisted living, memory care, nursing home care, and skilled nursing. Assisted living supports daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication management while residents remain in their own living space. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, while skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Having several care levels can suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since moving to more intensive support can happen within the same community. Respite care is also available for a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. Rehabilitation services provide structured therapy during recovery or ongoing support, which may help a loved one who needs more than routine assistance.

The community has 136 beds. Total nurse staffing is 5 hours and 23 minutes per resident each day, meaning that amount of nursing staff time is allocated to each resident daily. Medicare and private pay are accepted, with Medicare applying to short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence. Patrick D. Mcelroy administers the community, and Creekview Hc operates it. A Walk Score of 47 places the area in a car dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride.

Contact Creekview Assisted Living

Overview of The Vineyards – California Armenian Home

Offering a continuum of care, the blissful senior living community of The Vineyards – California Armenian Home in Fresno County, Fresno, CA, empowers seniors to successfully age in place with access to care needs even as their needs change. The community offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing, designed to accommodate various lifestyle needs and provide excellent care. Choose from an array of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, and move into a residence that perfectly matches your lifestyle needs.

The community features a hardworking team, available 24/7 to provide compassionate, efficient, and professional care and support to every resident. Residents are empowered to continue learning, growing and living life to its fullest with a plethora of activities, including gardening, Tai Chi lessons, cooking classes, and exercise sessions. Another highlight of living in the community is their exceptional dining with meals inspired by the freshest locally sourced ingredients, grown right within the community.

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Overview of Covenant Living at the Samarkand

Covenant Living at the Samarkand is a senior living community that mainly provides services for residential living, assisted living, and skilled nursing seniors. The senior living community is dedicated to empowering all residents to live on their terms. The resort-like community boasts a relaxing and calming experience for its residents because it allows them to choose a lifestyle that matches their needs independently.
The Covenant Senior Living lifestyle is all about convenience and individuality. Many of their amenities and services are designed to ensure that a resident’s needs are met and satisfied. These include a library, wellness center, courtyard, and garden, and an arts and crafts studio, while services include housekeeping, laundry, and transportation.

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Overview of The Reutlinger Community

Everyday is a life-enhancing opportunity at The Reutlinger Community, a charming senior living community in Contra Costa County, Danville, CA, offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, rehabilitation, and skilled nursing. With its continuum of care services, residents are guaranteed to gracefully age in place with seamless transition should their needs evolve. Residents are welcomed into beautifully designed studios, one-bedroom apartments, and memory care units that perfectly align with their tastes and needs.

With 24-hour team availability, residents and their loved ones can rest easy knowing they will be constantly supported by care partners who are truly invested in their health and happiness. Residents are empowered to continue living life to the fullest with lifelong learning programs, activities and opportunities for socialization offered by the community. Beautiful community amenities, including cozy lounge areas, dining rooms, an art room and physical fitness studio, provides relaxing space for exploration and enjoyment.

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The Carlotta

41505 Carlotta Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92211
Overview of The Carlotta

The Carlotta is an assisted living community in Palm Desert, California. Residents can receive help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and taking medication while living in their own apartment.

Housing includes studio, one bedroom, and two bedroom residences. A studio offers one private space, while a two bedroom layout can suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion, making The Carlotta a possible fit for a resident who wants daily support with the option to live alone or with someone else. The community has 250 beds, allows pets, and is administered by John Brennan.

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Overview of Pacific Gardens

Experience the best of your golden years with Pacific Gardens, a blissful community in Santa Clara, CA, offering assisted living and memory care. A compassionate and highly trained team provides exceptional care tailored to residents’ needs 24/7 to ensure their comfort and safety. Promoting a vibrant and welcoming environment, the community strives to maintain residents’ independence while helping with their personal needs and cognitive conditions.

Recreational activities are conducted according to residents’ interests and capabilities, ensuring they remain active and socially engaged. Delightful and healthy meals are served daily to cater to residents’ dietary needs and preferences. With state-of-the-art amenities and exceptional services, residents enjoy the highest quality of life in retirement.

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Overview of Golden Age Care

At 209 Commercial Court in Morganville, New Jersey, Golden Age Care runs as a 99-bed nursing and adult day care community under Ms. Cynthia Cheval’s administration. Golden Age Care, LLC owns and operates the facility. It sits in a somewhat walkable pocket of town (Walk Score 35), so residents’ families can reach a few nearby services on foot, but most errands still mean getting in a car.

Staffing runs around the clock, and the facility keeps a 1:2 staff-to-resident ratio. That level of coverage supports both respite stays and ongoing residential care, with medication monitoring built into daily routines to help residents stay on track with prescribed regimens. Housekeeping, laundry, and balanced nutrition service round out day-to-day operations, and intercoms and call systems give residents a way to reach staff quickly when needed.

Residents can bring their own furniture and personal belongings into their rooms. For someone adjusting to a new living situation, that kind of continuity matters. On the regulatory side, state inspections here have tended to focus on staffing and staff credentials, care planning and documentation, and resident rights and protections, rather than anything more unusual.

Between the staffing ratio, the respite option, and the structured daily support, Golden Age Care fits residents who need medium-acuity residential care, particularly those in transition between living situations.

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Overview of Rancho Vista Senior Living

Located in the heart of Vista, California, Rancho Vista Senior Living offers a welcoming and pet-friendly environment where residents experience both comfort and style in their retirement years. With a dedicated and friendly staff, residents are ensured a life that’s as comfortable as possible. This vibrant community provides a range of living options, including independent living, assisted living, and memory care programs, each designed to cater to individual needs.

Residents here enjoy round-the-clock personal safety and a plethora of activities to engage in. The community offers an array of amenities, including housekeeping services, convenient transportation options, enriching life programming, medication assistance, and more. Residents can indulge in self-care at the on-site beauty salon, get lost in a good book at the well-stocked library, or take leisurely strolls along the scenic walking paths. Additionally, the community fosters a sense of belonging through regular townhall meetings and provides a secure outdoor patio space for relaxation.

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Overview of Desert Cottages II

Conveniently set along Himalaya Drive, Indio, CA, Desert Cottages II is a unique community that offers dementia and Alzheimer’s care. Hospice care, transitioning program, and respite care is also provided to meet residents’ special needs. A compassionate and well-trained team delivers the utmost care and assistance 24/7 for residents to enjoy a worry-free lifestyle.

The community also conducts personalized exercise programs to improve their well-being. Heart-healthy and delicious meals are served for residents dietary needs and preferences. Incontinence management, medication management, medication-use reduction, and high acute care are also provided for residents’ convenience. Cherish every moment of your later years and live happily with the community’s friendly vibe.

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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.