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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. 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.
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.
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.
Carlton Senior Living Pleasant Hill – Martinez
AL
IL
Pleasant Hill
165
Facility 165
CA AVG 103
Rank #231 / 1,350
C+Yes
65
Facility 65
CA AVG 56
Rank #571 / 1,411
14
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #610 / 1,292
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #679 / 1,338
37
Facility 37
CA AVG 13
Rank #32 / 1,299
84.2%
Facility 84.2%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #316 / 1,202
-Carlton Senior Living, LLCAlove / 1 Bed
The Stratford
AL
CCRC
IL
San Mateo
96
Facility 96
CA AVG 103
Rank #654 / 1,350
A-Yes
98
Facility 98
CA AVG 56
Rank #11 / 1,411
19
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 13
Rank #827 / 1,292
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #451 / 1,338
20
Facility 20
CA AVG 13
Rank #328 / 1,299
89.6%
Facility 89.6%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #228 / 1,202
-Sunrise Stratford Gp & LP And Sunrise Senior Lvg Mgt-
Casa De Modesto
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Modesto
160
Facility 160
CA AVG 103
Rank #244 / 1,350
A+Yes
60
Facility 60
CA AVG 56
Rank #671 / 1,411
8
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #498 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,135 / 1,299
55.0%
Facility 55.0%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1,021 / 1,202
-Noble Healthcare At Home IncStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Ivy Park at Simi Valley
AL
MC
Simi Valley (Tradewinds Club)
175
Facility 175
CA AVG 103
Rank #196 / 1,350
A-Yes
59
Facility 59
CA AVG 56
Rank #697 / 1,411
33
25
Facility 25
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,121 / 1,292
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #840 / 1,338
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #964 / 1,299
74.3%
Facility 74.3%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #623 / 1,202
B-Well Oak Tenant LLC And Oakmont Management Group LLCStudio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
1st Caring Traditions
AL
RESC
Palmdale
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,036 / 1,350
A+No
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,384 / 1,411
5
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
-1St Caring TraditionsPrivate Rooms
Benicia Angel’s Home
AL
RESC
Benicia
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,036 / 1,350
A+No
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,327 / 1,411
6
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
23
Facility 23
CA AVG 13
Rank #263 / 1,299
50.0%
Facility 50.0%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1,064 / 1,202
A+Benicia Angel's Home I Inc-
Courtyard Assisted Living
AL
Yuba City
80
Facility 80
CA AVG 103
Rank #744 / 1,350
ANo
47
Facility 47
CA AVG 56
Rank #927 / 1,411
18
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 13
Rank #756 / 1,292
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #451 / 1,338
27
Facility 27
CA AVG 13
Rank #171 / 1,299
70.0%
Facility 70.0%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #722 / 1,202
-United Com-Serve Fremont-Rideout Health GroupPrivate Rooms
St. Paul‘s Villa
AL
MC
RC
San Diego (Bankers Hill)
200
Facility 200
CA AVG 103
Rank #131 / 1,350
AYes
91
Facility 91
CA AVG 56
Rank #101 / 1,411
16
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 13
Rank #669 / 1,292
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #451 / 1,338
-
56.0%
Facility 56.0%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1,010 / 1,202
A+St. Paul's Episcopal Home, IncStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Solano Life House
AL
HOS
MC
Dixon
38
Facility 38
CA AVG 103
Rank #948 / 1,350
A+No
58
Facility 58
CA AVG 56
Rank #725 / 1,411
4
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #199 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,135 / 1,299
65.8%
Facility 65.8%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #866 / 1,202
-Prime Care Senior Living LLCPrivate Rooms
Ivy Park at San Juan Capistrano
AL
San Juan Capistrano
120
Facility 120
CA AVG 103
Rank #484 / 1,350
A+Yes
53
Facility 53
CA AVG 56
Rank #833 / 1,411
11
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #556 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,056 / 1,299
63.3%
Facility 63.3%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #907 / 1,202
-Shi-IV Ivy Park At Sjc Owner LLC And Oakmont Mgt GrpStudio / 1 Bed

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Overview of Carlton Senior Living Pleasant Hill – Martinez

Carlton Senior Living Pleasant Hill – Martinez is an outstanding senior living community in Contra Costa County, Pleasant Hill, CA. offering independent living and assisted living. The community guarantees residents’ safety and security with 24-hour team members availability and emergency call system. Residents are free from the common worries of daily living with housekeeping, cleaning, laundry, maintenance, and utilities handled by a dedicated team within the community.

There’s always something going on with fitness classes, live music, and educational seminars, regularly conducted by the community. Convenient access to onsite physical therapy and invigorating fitness programs for all abilities, ensure residents are always on top of their health and wellness. Exquisite restaurant-style dining is made possible by a culinary team that carefully prepares delicious and health conscious meals.

Starting Price $5,295/Month

Contact Carlton Senior Living Pleasant Hill – Martinez

Overview of The Stratford

Operated by Sunrise Stratford GP & LP and Sunrise Senior Living Management, The Stratford is a senior living community in the Downtown neighborhood of San Mateo, California. It offers assisted living and independent living. Janie Woo serves as the administrator and director.

The community has been serving older adults for 19 years. One feature that distinguishes it from many other senior living communities in the area is its independent living ownership model. Here, residents can purchase their residence instead of renting it. It’s an option families may want to consider when comparing housing choices.

The Stratford has 96 units in a high-rise building. It currently operates at about 90% occupancy, making it one of the larger senior living communities in San Mateo. Residents who enjoy an urban setting may appreciate the community’s location and lifestyle. Daily life includes transportation services and fitness and recreation programs. It’s a pet-friendly environment, so residents can keep a companion animal.

The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 98, earning it the designation of a “walker’s paradise.” Most shopping, dining, and everyday errands can be completed on foot. San Mateo Medical Center is nearby, providing convenient access to healthcare services for residents and visiting family.

State inspections have addressed areas including medication oversight, staff supervision procedures, and room maintenance. In the cases reviewed, the community responded with corrective actions such as additional staff training. Inspection records do not show a recurring pattern with the same issues.

The Stratford’s highly walkable downtown location and its purchase-based independent living model are two of its most distinctive features.

Starting Price $7,813/Month

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Casa De Modesto

1745 Eldena Way, Modesto, CA 95350
Overview of Casa De Modesto

Casa De Modesto is a pet-friendly senior living community located in Modesto, CA, providing assisted living and memory care services. This exemplary senior living community offers studio-type, and one-to-two bedroom accommodations that are handicap accessible, and features wheelchair accessible showers. Part of the services they provide in their different levels of care include incontinence care and diabetic care, as well as round-the-clock availability of staff for supervision as well as assistance.

Casa De Modesto boasts of their well thought amenities, designed specifically to promote physical and mental activity, contributing to the residents overall health and well being. Some of their amenities include indoor and outdoor common areas and walking paths, grooming services, fitness center, and game room. The community also employs wander guards, providing an additional layer of security to the already enclosed premises.

Contact Casa De Modesto

Overview of Ivy Park at Simi Valley

Ivy Park at Simi Valley is an assisted living and memory care community in Simi Valley, CA, that offers personal care and specialized care. Here, older adults can live the retirement of their dreams, especially with its resort-style setting. Residents also experience maintenance-free living, with restaurant-style dining, medication management, and in-house rehabilitation. Personalized care plans are also provided around the clock to improve residents’ quality of life. 

Light physical activities, social events, and recreational activities provide residents with more opportunities to explore new interests and stay active. A full-service salon, a hydro spa, beautifully landscaped gardens, and walking paths are also available for residents’ leisure and wellness. Set in the thriving residential area of Simi Valley, near public transportation, the community ensures residents have easy access to their needs. As one of the finest options for senior living in California, this assisted living and memory care community has high standards of care and well-maintained amenities. 

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1st Caring Traditions

3234 Tournament Dr, Palmdale, CA 93551
Overview of 1st Caring Traditions

1st Caring Traditions provides assisted living and residential care in Palmdale, CA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident lives in a private room.

The home has six beds, and every resident has a separate room rather than sharing. Its small size may suit someone who prefers a smaller community. Rey Medel serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Benicia Angel’s Home

Benicia Angel’s Home provides assisted living and residential care in Benicia, California. Assisted living supports residents with daily tasks and medication needs, while residential care offers a supervised setting for seniors with disabilities, dementia, and other health challenges. With six beds, the home suits someone who prefers a smaller, more intimate community.

Medication monitoring and distribution support an important daily health task. Residents can take part in exercise, gardening, dancing, card games, holiday and family parties, cultural events, and Sunday piano. The community also has a salon for cosmetology services and an expansive water and mountain view outdoors; Josted Claur serves as administrator, and Benicia Angel’s Home I operates the community.

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Overview of Courtyard Assisted Living

Operated by United Com-Serve Fremont-Rideout Health Group, Courtyard Assisted Living is a residential assisted living community in Yuba City, California. Brandy Strahl serves as the administrator. The community is designed to help residents manage daily activities while supporting as much independence as possible.

The single-story community has 80 private rooms, making it one of the larger assisted living communities in the Yuba City area. It currently has an occupancy rate of about 70%. It has been serving residents for 27 years, giving it a long-established presence in local senior care. The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 47 out of 100. A handful of nearby services can be reached on foot, but most errands require a car.

Residents receive assistance with activities of daily living, medication management, and nutritious meals and snacks throughout the day. The community also offers an on-site beauty salon and barbershop, educational and recreational programs, secure outdoor patios, landscaped private outdoor areas, transportation services, and fitness and recreation programs.

State inspection records show that Courtyard Assisted Living has received relatively few citations compared with many other assisted living communities in California, particularly for serious health and safety issues. The community has also received regular routine inspections and complaint investigations as part of the state’s ongoing review of its operations.

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Overview of St. Paul‘s Villa

St. Paul’s Villa in San Diego, CA, delivers assisted living and memory care. Respite care is available, too.

Assisted living is care that helps with daily tasks, dressing, bathing, and medication, among others, and the resident manages their own private space. A family reaches for memory care when supervision becomes essential. Memory care supplies supervision inside a space that’s kept secure, addressing the risk of wandering brought on by dementia. A respite stay goes into the calendar with its end date already set, arranged around a caregiver’s own trip or recovery.

Three levels under one license means a resident here whose needs worsen can move up a care level instead of moving out of the community. There are studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom layouts for housing. The smallest of those layouts holds one person. The largest suits a couple who arrive together or a resident who wants company.

A private room costs from $3,756 to $9,762 a month, and a semi-private room is $2,034. The two room types separate a private space from one that’s shared. Two hundred beds make up the whole of the community, and pets are permitted.

Bankers Hill is the neighborhood. Eleanor Downing is the administrator, and St. Paul’s Episcopal Home, Inc. operates the community. The area is rated a walker’s paradise with a 91 Walk Score, which means daily errands are almost all within walking distance.

$2,034/Month

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Overview of Solano Life House

Residing in the serene neighborhood of South Jefferson Street, Dixon, CA, Solano Life House is an esteemed senior living community that offers personal care and memory care. With 38 comfortable and accommodating residences, seniors enjoy unmatched comfort and convenience. The community goes above and beyond to provide top-tier care and assistance around the clock for seniors to ease their worries and enjoy their independence.

Carefully curated activities are conducted to stimulate seniors’ minds and keep them physically active. Residents may also go on trips guided by the community. Solano Life House strives to provide a haven for seniors to spend their golden years without worries and keep their dignity while doing the things they love.

Contact Solano Life House

Ivy Park at San Juan Capistrano

32200 Del Obispo St, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Overview of Ivy Park at San Juan Capistrano

Ivy Park at San Juan Capistrano offers assisted living in San Juan Capistrano, California. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while allowing a resident to keep a private living space. The community may be a good fit for someone who needs this support and wants access to respite care or short term rehabilitation for a temporary stay.

The community has 120 beds, with studio and one bedroom residences. A resident can choose a single room layout or a residence with a separate bedroom. Respite care supports a short stay when a regular caregiver travels or needs time to recover, while short term rehabilitation provides a temporary setting for recovery services. Rehabilitation services are also available for residents who need therapy during recovery.

A Walk Score of 53 places the area in the somewhat walkable range, so some errands can be completed on foot. For a resident who no longer drives, occasional independent trips for nearby errands may be possible, while other destinations may require transportation. Transportation is available through the community. Residents can use the full service salon for hair and personal care appointments without leaving the community, and the movie theater offers an on site place to watch films. Resident gardens, indoor and outdoor lounge areas, a library, and social and educational programs provide distinct spaces and scheduled activities for leisure and engagement. Concierge physician services provide access to physician care through the community’s designated service. Pets are allowed, and the pet care and walking program can support residents who keep an animal. David Alvarado serves as administrator. The community is operated by Shi-Iv Ivy Park At Sjc Owner and Oakmont Mgt Grp.

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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.