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Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 1,436 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. 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. 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.
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.
Heritage Gardens
AL
HOS
IL
NH
RC
SNF
Loma Linda
64
Facility 64
CA AVG 103
Rank #832 / 1,349
No
47
Facility 47
CA AVG 56
Rank #926 / 1,410
?31
24
Facility 24
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,102 / 1,292
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #840 / 1,338
32
Facility 32
CA AVG 13
Rank #75 / 1,298
85.9%
Facility 85.9%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #281 / 1,200
A+Heritage Health Care IncPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms
Capistrano Senior Living
AL
HOS
IL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
San Juan Capistrano
125
Facility 125
CA AVG 103
Rank #454 / 1,349
Yes
68
Facility 68
CA AVG 56
Rank #520 / 1,410
?15
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #498 / 1,292
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 3
Rank #943 / 1,338
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #857 / 1,298
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1 / 1,200
-Asrv LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Hampton Court
AL
MC
Laguna Hills
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,035 / 1,349
No
78
Facility 78
CA AVG 56
Rank #326 / 1,410
A+4
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 13
Rank #543 / 1,298
66.7%
Facility 66.7%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #785 / 1,200
-Joyful Home CorporationPrivate / Shared Rooms
Oakwood Village, Inc.
AL
MC
Auburn
124
Facility 124
CA AVG 103
Rank #466 / 1,349
No
88
Facility 88
CA AVG 56
Rank #145 / 1,410
A-31
17
Facility 17
CA AVG 13
Rank #991 / 1,292
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #450 / 1,338
31
Facility 31
CA AVG 13
Rank #87 / 1,298
48.4%
Facility 48.4%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1,101 / 1,200
A+Oakwood Village, Inc-
Brookdale Redwood City
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Redwood City (Redwood Oaks)
130
Facility 130
CA AVG 103
Rank #418 / 1,349
Yes
90
Facility 90
CA AVG 56
Rank #109 / 1,410
A-27
16
Facility 16
CA AVG 13
Rank #980 / 1,292
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #450 / 1,338
37
Facility 37
CA AVG 13
Rank #32 / 1,298
47.7%
Facility 47.7%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1,109 / 1,200
-Blc-Woodside Terrace LPStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Arbor Palms
AL
HOS
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Anaheim (Southwest Anaheim)
210
Facility 210
CA AVG 103
Rank #117 / 1,349
Yes
65
Facility 65
CA AVG 56
Rank #570 / 1,410
B+12
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #309 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,134 / 1,298
53.8%
Facility 53.8%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1,031 / 1,200
-Anaheim Villa IncStudio / 1 Bed
Taylor Villa of Mt. San Antonio Gardens
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Pomona
520
Facility 520
CA AVG 103
Rank #14 / 1,349
No
45
Facility 45
CA AVG 56
Rank #964 / 1,410
A+14
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #418 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
33
Facility 33
CA AVG 13
Rank #59 / 1,298
66.3%
Facility 66.3%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #856 / 1,200
-Congregational Homes, Incorporated-
Northridge Valley Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
RC
Los Angeles (Northridge)
110
Facility 110
CA AVG 103
Rank #551 / 1,349
Yes
71
Facility 71
CA AVG 56
Rank #460 / 1,410
B-28
19
Facility 19
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,032 / 1,292
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #840 / 1,338
17
Facility 17
CA AVG 13
Rank #403 / 1,298
66.4%
Facility 66.4%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #853 / 1,200
A+Pacifica Somerfield LLC And Northridge Sl Mgr LLCStudio / Suite
Carlton Senior Living Elk Grove
AL
IL
MC
Elk Grove
180
Facility 180
CA AVG 103
Rank #178 / 1,349
Yes
61
Facility 61
CA AVG 56
Rank #641 / 1,410
C35
18
Facility 18
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,014 / 1,292
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,241 / 1,338
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 13
Rank #543 / 1,298
73.9%
Facility 73.9%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #631 / 1,200
A-Carlton Senior Living, LLCStudio / 1 bed / 2 bed
The Variel of Woodland Hills
AL
IL
MC
Woodland Hills
436
Facility 436
CA AVG 103
Rank #22 / 1,349
No
60
Facility 60
CA AVG 56
Rank #670 / 1,410
C47
27
Facility 27
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,142 / 1,292
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,203 / 1,338
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #857 / 1,298
85.8%
Facility 85.8%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #282 / 1,200
A+Sblp Warner Center Opco, LLC And Momentum Senior LivingStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / Penthouse

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Overview of Heritage Gardens

Set in the neighborhood of Loma Linda, CA, Heritage Gardens is a classic senior living community, offering excellent assisted living, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation services. The community features 110 units of carefully designed private and semi-private accommodations to provide residents a comfortable living environment that encourages a restful living environment. With a dependable care team available round-the-clock, residents are guaranteed to enjoy the care and support they need to maintain their overall well-being.

Offering access to physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy services, the community guarantees residents have the tools they need to maintain their strength, mobility, and functionality. Most of the residents’ chores are also handled to give residents the freedom to do the things they love. Various activities and amenities are also available to help residents maintain an active lifestyle.

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Capistrano Senior Living

31741 Rancho Viejo Rd A, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Overview of Capistrano Senior Living

Capistrano Senior Living offers an upscale retirement living. It boasts an exceptionally vibrant assisted living home in San Juan because of the unparalleled standard of care in their accommodations and staff and the overall joy of the residents. Offering continuum care services, seniors can access comprehensive services that deliver a results-driven approach to fast recovery. The picturesque surroundings and top-level senior care are the pillars of their outstanding level of service, inspiring them to live life to the fullest.

With an emphasis on assisted living services, the cozy home provides all-inclusive amenities to help residents stay active and relaxed. From exercising in their cutting-edge wellness programs from their fitness center to a gourmet meal in their grand dining room– the community is a buzzing social community. Specialized services are tailored to the holistic needs of residents of independent living, memory care, and skilled nursing care.

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Hampton Court

24932 Southport St, Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Overview of Hampton Court

Located near local amenities in Southport St, Laguna Hills, CA, Hampton Court is an outstanding community that provides assisted living. Providing care since 2005, the community delivers top-tier care and assistance with an experienced and well-trained team attending to their needs 24/7. Medication assistance and personalized care plans are provided to ensure residents receive the right care for their ever-changing needs.

Enriching activities and fun programs are also conducted to keep residents happy and well-engaged with the community. With carefully prepared meal plans, residents can rest assured of meeting dietary needs while having satisfactory dining options. Spend your golden years without worries with the community’s dedicated and professional care tailored to your specific needs.

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Overview of Brookdale Redwood City

Settling in the tranquil Redwood City, California, Brookdale Redwood City is a welcoming senior living community offering independent living and assisted living. With 24/7 care and assistance from a well-trained and compassionate team, the community ensures the comfort and safety of its residents. Moreover, Brookdale Redwood City offers various floor plans, including spacious studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments designed to give residents a comfortable and welcoming living environment.

Brookdale Redwood City is a luxurious community that delivers person-focused care to ensure its residents are well-respected and receive the proper care they need. The community features resort-style amenities, including hearty meals served in elegant dining spaces and a personal solutions program for personal items delivery. Fostering meaningful connections among the community and its residents, Brookdale Redwood City conducts specialized programs and fulfilling recreational activities for their enjoyment and leisure. Amenities include a well-equipped fitness center, an indoor pool, a well-stocked library, a beauty/barbershop, and cozy guest rooms.

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Overview of Arbor Palms

Arbor Palms is a blissful senior living community residing in the quiet neighborhood of West Ball Road, Anaheim, CA, providing assisted living and memory care. The community goes above and beyond to provide seniors with a comfortable and safe environment. A competent and highly trained team attends to seniors’ needs and aspirations, ensuring they enjoy a worry-free lifestyle.

A full slate of enriching activities and engaging programs accompanies residents as they go about their day. Eat well and feel your best with delicious and healthy meals satisfying nutritional requirements and tastes. Arbor Palms strives to create a safe place for seniors to do the things they love while having a reliable community by their side.

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Overview of Oakwood Village

Oakwood Village offers assisted living and memory care in Auburn, CA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while allowing a resident to maintain an apartment, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. The two care levels can suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since care can change within the same community rather than requiring a move elsewhere.

Oakwood Village has 124 beds, and Patty Uclaray serves as the administrator. Rehabilitation services are available for residents who need support during recovery. The community also offers Life Enrichment, Spiritual Care, and Culinary Services programs.

A Walk Score of 88 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot. For a resident who no longer drives, nearby shops, pharmacies, or cafes may be reachable independently. Oakwood Village may be a good fit for an older adult who needs assisted living or a secured memory care setting and may later require a different level of support.

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Overview of Taylor Villa of Mt. San Antonio Gardens

Taylor Villa, located within Mt San Antonio Gardens in Pomona, CA, is a senior living community dedicated to providing quality memory care services to its residents. This senior care home located within the same campus as Harrison Villa and Oak Tree Lodge, is a special unit that provides assisted living services for residents living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. And as part of those services, they receive round the clock supervision, and life enrichment programs that help the cognitive, creative, physical and psycho-social needs of residents.

As residents of Mt San Antonio Gardens, they also receive the same access to their rich array of amenities. This includes the deliciously prepared meals and snacks, created to cater to the residents’ taste and dietary needs. Their beautifully landscaped courtyard and garden provides relaxing spaces for residents to relax and breathe in fresh air.

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Overview of Allara Senior Living

Set in the lively neighborhood of Rancho Cucamonga, CA, Allara Senior Living is a renowned senior living community that offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care. Experience unparalleled comfort and security with a wide array of cozy and sophisticated studio and one-bedroom floor plans. Residents enjoy top-tier care and support that best matches their needs and aspirations.

Have an active and blissful lifestyle with enjoyable activities and exciting programs. With its signature programs, Allara Senior Living strives to provide the finest retirement. Moreover, the community serves healthy and tasty meals for a delightful dining experience. Allara Senior Living strives to provide a safe place for seniors to flourish and live every moment of their best years happily within its peaceful environment and stunning landscapes.

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Honors Way Care Home

26818 Honors Way, Moreno Valley, CA 92555
Overview of Honors Way Care Home

Make every moment count at Honor Way Care Home, a blissful community in Moreno Valley, CA, offering assisted living. A kind and well-trained team provides the highest quality of care 24/7, ensuring residents’ comfort and safety. This 6-bed community strives to maintain residents’ independence, promoting an intimate and nurturing environment for their peace of mind.

Residents will not run out of things to do with a jam-packed calendar of fun recreational activities and engaging programs. Delicious and healthy meals are also served to meet residents’ nutritional needs and preferences. The community also provides medication management and transportation arrangements for residents’ convenience and safety. Residents are guaranteed the finest retirement experience with the community’s top-notch services and friendly setting.

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Overview of Agape Villa Care Home

Agape Villa Care Home, located in Roseville, CA, is a senior living community offering premiere assisted living and hospice care to its residents. This senior living community also offers quality care for individuals living with Alzheimer’s and dementia, Parkinson’s, incontinence, as well as those recovering from surgery and stroke. Additionally the residents basic care includes 24/7 staff availability, assistance with daily living activities, as well as medication management.

They offer spacious private and semi private rooms that are fully furnished and professionally decorated, and equipped with a 24 hour resident paging system – getting the staff’s immediate attention anytime the residents may need it. Furthermore, the residents are regularly provided diet approved meals and snacks to ensure that they have the proper nutrition and energy to live their golden years to the fullest.

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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.