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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. 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. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. 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.
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.
Oakcreek
AL
MC
Castro Valley
38
Facility 38
CA AVG 103
Rank #948 / 1,350
No
86
Facility 86
CA AVG 56
Rank #180 / 1,411
A-7
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #199 / 1,292
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #451 / 1,338
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 13
Rank #472 / 1,299
94.7%
Facility 94.7%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #172 / 1,202
-Echo Senior Living LLC-
Aspen Grove Home Care
AL
RESC
Redlands (North Redlands)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,036 / 1,350
No
52
Facility 52
CA AVG 56
Rank #848 / 1,411
B-4
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #857 / 1,299
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #335 / 1,202
A+Aspen Grove Home Care IncPrivate / Shared Rooms
Belmont Village Senior Living Albany
AL
IL
MC
Albany
225
Facility 225
CA AVG 103
Rank #96 / 1,350
Yes
93
Facility 93
CA AVG 56
Rank #71 / 1,411
C+29
15
Facility 15
CA AVG 13
Rank #958 / 1,292
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 3
Rank #943 / 1,338
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 13
Rank #615 / 1,299
78.2%
Facility 78.2%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #529 / 1,202
A+Belmont Village Berkeley LLC And Belmont Three LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Eben Haven
AL
RESC
Menifee
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,036 / 1,350
No
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,349 / 1,411
B-4
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #199 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
18
Facility 18
CA AVG 13
Rank #381 / 1,299
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #335 / 1,202
A+Eben Haven IncPrivate / Shared Rooms
Carlton Senior Living Fremont
AL
IL
Fremont (Central District)
128
Facility 128
CA AVG 103
Rank #437 / 1,350
Yes
90
Facility 90
CA AVG 56
Rank #110 / 1,411
C29
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #610 / 1,292
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,024 / 1,338
34
Facility 34
CA AVG 13
Rank #55 / 1,299
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1 / 1,202
A+Carlton Senior Living, LLCAlcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Norma J’s Home for the Elderly
AL
RESC
Thousand Oaks
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,036 / 1,350
No
47
Facility 47
CA AVG 56
Rank #927 / 1,411
C+8
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #310 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
18
Facility 18
CA AVG 13
Rank #381 / 1,299
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1 / 1,202
A+Tiede Senior Care, IncPrivate / Shared Rooms
Brookdale Monrovia
AL
Monrovia
75
Facility 75
CA AVG 103
Rank #776 / 1,350
Yes
93
Facility 93
CA AVG 56
Rank #71 / 1,411
C-15
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 13
Rank #791 / 1,292
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #840 / 1,338
48
Facility 48
CA AVG 13
Rank #11 / 1,299
92.0%
Facility 92.0%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #200 / 1,202
A+Blc Gables-Monrovia LP1 Bed
Fairwinds – Woodwark Park
AL
IL
Fresno
270
Facility 270
CA AVG 103
Rank #61 / 1,350
Yes
63
Facility 63
CA AVG 56
Rank #606 / 1,411
C25
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 13
Rank #827 / 1,292
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,024 / 1,338
25
Facility 25
CA AVG 13
Rank #214 / 1,299
93.0%
Facility 93.0%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #190 / 1,202
A+Fresn LLC And Leisure Care LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Inspirations Home Care I
AL
HC
MC
Corona
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,036 / 1,350
No
36
Facility 36
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,067 / 1,411
C4
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,292
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #451 / 1,338
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 13
Rank #120 / 1,299
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #335 / 1,202
A+Garcia, Romulo L Jr. & Garcia, NoeliaPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms
Meadowlark Gardens I
AL
HOS
RC
Huntington Beach
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,036 / 1,350
No
59
Facility 59
CA AVG 56
Rank #697 / 1,411
C+6
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #199 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
21
Facility 21
CA AVG 13
Rank #297 / 1,299
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1 / 1,202
-Meadowlark Gardens, IncPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms

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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Oakcreek

6127 E. Castro Valley Blvd, Castro Valley, CA 94552
Overview of Oakcreek

Oakcreek offers assisted living and memory care in Castro Valley, CA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps a private apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision, which can suit someone at risk of wandering.

With both assisted living and memory care, Oakcreek may be a good fit for a resident whose needs could grow over time without requiring a move to a different community. The community has 38 beds, making it a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know each other. One-bedroom, two-bedroom, and three-bedroom units are available, with the larger layouts providing additional bedrooms for a couple or a resident moving with a companion.

A swimming pool gives residents an on-site place to swim. The community has a Walk Score of 86, which is very walkable, so most errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may still get out independently. Roseline R. Prasad serves as the administrator, and Echo Senior Living operates Oakcreek.

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Overview of Aspen Grove Home Care

Aspen Grove Home Care is an excellent community in Redlands, CA, dedicated to offering comprehensive assisted living services to residents. Their kind and compassionate team of caregivers is always available to support residents with their daily living activities in the comfort of their bright and spacious accommodations. Conveniences like regular housekeeping services are also available to free residents from tedious chores while ensuring their living environment remains clean and clutter-free.

Here, residents are given tailored care plans and focused attention to ensure their needs are met with appropriate care and in a timely manner. Fresh and home-cooked meals are also served daily to make sure residents are always energized and nourished to maintain their well-being. At Aspen Grove Home Care, residents are treated like family in a residential-like environment that provides them with tailored and nurturing care.

Contact Aspen Grove Home Care

Overview of Belmont Village Senior Living Albany

Belmont Village Senior Living in Albany is an upscale residential assisted living and forward-thinking memory care community. The luxurious home near Berkeley boasts an innovative approach to senior care that strives to balance professionalism and make one feel at home. The first-class community is exceptionally thriving when it comes to its patients, creating an unparalleled level of care not found in many luxury retirement homes in Albany.

As a Belmont Village community, management excels in meeting the holistic needs of its residents with world-class hospitality and resort-style accommodations. Seniors maintain an active and comfortable lifestyle through wellness activities at the fitness center and indoor pool, stay creative at the arts and crafts studio, get together with friends and families at outdoor common areas, relax in fully furnished assisted living and memory care apartments, and maintain a healthy lifestyle through specialized, enriching programs.

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Eben Haven

30792 Stone Creek Ct, Menifee, CA 92584
Overview of Eben Haven

Experience extraordinary senior living with Eben Haven, situated in Menifee, CA, providing top-quality assisted living and residential care services. The community is committed to delivering high-quality care for its residents, serving them with dignity, respect, and compassion. Spacious and convenient accommodations with varying floor plans are available for residents based on their preferences. Having a dedicated team, residents can receive the utmost care and attention they deserve.

Offering above-and-beyond amenities and services, residents can enjoy delicious and nutritious meals based on dietary needs, along with medication management, housekeeping and laundry service, and assistance with daily activities. Explore its amazing common spaces and meet new companions along the way. Eben Haven strives to create a home-like environment for seniors to make their golden years memorable.

$3,250/Month

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Overview of Carlton Senior Living Fremont

Carlton Senior Living Fremont offers independent living and assisted living in Fremont, CA. Independent living provides a private home with community services and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with dressing, bathing, medication, and other daily tasks while the resident keeps a private apartment.

Having both levels in one community may suit someone whose needs could grow over time and who wants to remain in the same community. The community has 128 beds, with alcove, one bedroom, and two bedroom layouts; a two bedroom arrangement can work for a couple moving together.

The starting price is $4,495, although the care level connected to that rate is not specified. Carlton Senior Living operates the community, and Gianni Amari serves as administrator.

Located in the Central District, the community has a Walk Score of 90 out of 100, in the walker’s paradise band, so daily errands do not require a car and a resident who no longer drives can still reach nearby shops and services on foot. Pets are allowed, and restaurant style dining provides healthy and delicious meals, while available transportation offers another way to get to activities and errands.

Events and Entertainment and Health & Wellness programs give residents organized activities to join. Respite care supports a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover, and short term rehabilitation provides a temporary, recovery focused stay.

Starting Price $4,495/Month

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Norma J’s Home for the Elderly

142 W Columbia Rd, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
Overview of Norma J’s Home for the Elderly

Norma J’s Home for the Elderly is a dedicated community set in the harmonious neighborhood of Thousand Oaks, CA, offering assisted living. With a compassionate and well-trained team available 24/7, residents can keep their peace of mind and receive the highest quality of care tailored to their personal needs. The community also ensures residents enjoy maintenance-free living with assistance with daily activities, housekeeping, and laundry.

To promote social interactions and an active lifestyle, a thoughtfully curated calendar of fun recreational activities and enriching programs is conducted. Three delicious and well-balanced meals, alongside delightful snacks, are also served to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Beauty-related services and scheduled transportation are also provided for convenience and safety. Residents will surely enjoy a blissful retirement amidst the community’s vibrant and welcoming environment.

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Overview of Brookdale Monrovia

Remain active and connected with the extraordinary senior living community of Brookdale Monrovia located at E. Foothill Boulevard, Monrovia, CA that offers assisted living. Providing a variety of spacious and well-designed one-bedroom floor plans, the community ensures comfort and safety. Residents maximize their independence with round-the-clock care and assistance from a kind, dedicated, and well-trained team.

Brookdale Monrovia focuses on the wellness of its residents, providing a calendar filled with exciting activities and enriching programs. The culinary team got your back and stomach with delectable, healthy meals freshly served to satisfy its residents’ dietary needs. Amenities include a library, a fitness center, a beauty and barbershop, a courtyard and garden, a game room, a fireside living room, meeting rooms, a piano, and serene walking paths.

Starting Price $6,510/Month

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Overview of Fairwinds – Woodwark Park

Fairwinds Woodward Park is an independent living and assisted living community where both options are guaranteed to be comfortable for residents to maintain their individuality and freedom. Residents in the community are cared for by ensuring that the holistic wellness of each resident is met. The community gives off an engaging and enriching environment where the professional care staff is attentive and ready to go above and beyond for the residents. Fairwinds has celebrated and understood the importance of growth by ensuring seniors get the best possible care and limitless opportunities during their stay. 

The lifestyle at Fairwinds is inspired by resort-style stay– leisure is the center of senior wellness. Community features include restaurant-style dining experiences curated by an in-house chef to take PrimeFit Wellness classes, a cafe, a private dining room, a salon and barbershop, transportation, guest parking, and a courtyard with outdoor seating. 

Starting Price $3,185/Month

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Overview of Inspirations Home Care I

An outstanding community located in the serene neighborhood of Thacker Drive, Corona, CA, Inspirations Home Care focuses on assisted living. With its quaint and welcoming setting, the community strives to accommodate up to six residents to ensure they receive the utmost attention for their unique needs. Assistance to daily living activities, housekeeping, laundry services, and medication supervision are provided for residents to keep their peace of mind and do the things they love.

A robust slate of fun activities and enriching activities is also conducted for residents to remain happy and active. Delight with healthy and tasty home cooked meals that satisfy dietary needs and preferences; special diets are also accommodated for the finest dining experience. Experience the best of your golden years without having to worry about anything with the community’s dedicated services and specially designed amenities.

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Meadowlark Gardens I

5912 Midiron Circle, Huntington Beach, CA 92649
Overview of Meadowlark Gardens I

Peacefully nestled near serene parks like Gibbs Park and Meadowlark Golf Club in Midiron Cir, Huntington Beach, CA, Meadowlark Gardens I is an exceptional community that offers assisted living, respite care, and hospice care. Here, residents receive top-notch care and assistance with a respectful and highly skilled team attending to their needs 24/7. The community also strives to promote a bright and friendly environment for residents to adapt to their surroundings easily.

Providing care since 1996, the community promises the finest quality of care and support that residents need to live comfortably. Here, residents are served healthy and delicious meals that cater to dietary needs and preferences. The community is great for those who need assistance to live their golden years comfortably and safely with its dedicated care and specially designed amenities.

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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.