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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. 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.
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.
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.
Ivy Park at San Juan Capistrano
AL
San Juan Capistrano
120
Facility 120
CA AVG 103
Rank #484 / 1,350
Yes
53
Facility 53
CA AVG 56
Rank #833 / 1,411
A+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
Loving Care Facility for the Elderly at 8271 Kiner Dr
AL
Huntington Beach (Pacifica)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,036 / 1,350
No
64
Facility 64
CA AVG 56
Rank #589 / 1,411
A+4
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,135 / 1,299
50.0%
Facility 50.0%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1,064 / 1,202
V.s. Management Firm, IncPrivate Rooms
Oakmont of Huntington Beach
AL
MC
Huntington Beach (Garfield)
111
Facility 111
CA AVG 103
Rank #549 / 1,350
Yes
80
Facility 80
CA AVG 56
Rank #288 / 1,411
A19
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 13
Rank #756 / 1,292
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #451 / 1,338
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #857 / 1,299
60.4%
Facility 60.4%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #954 / 1,202
Oakmont Sr. Lvng Of Huntington Beach And Oakmont MgmtStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Atria Park of Lafayette
AL
IL
MC
Lafayette
130
Facility 130
CA AVG 103
Rank #418 / 1,350
Yes
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,366 / 1,411
A+21
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 13
Rank #756 / 1,292
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #451 / 1,338
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 13
Rank #509 / 1,299
75.4%
Facility 75.4%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #603 / 1,202
Wg Countrywood LP And Atria Management Co LLCStudio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Brookview RCFE, Inc
AL
RESC
Lincoln
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,036 / 1,350
No
33
Facility 33
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,101 / 1,411
A+7-
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
22
Facility 22
CA AVG 13
Rank #281 / 1,299
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #335 / 1,202
Brookview Rcfe, IncPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms
Willow Glen Care Center
AL
RESC
Yuba City
60
Facility 60
CA AVG 103
Rank #847 / 1,350
No
54
Facility 54
CA AVG 56
Rank #804 / 1,411
A+13
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #418 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
19
Facility 19
CA AVG 13
Rank #355 / 1,299
98.3%
Facility 98.3%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #148 / 1,202
Willow Glen Care Center-
Cliff View Terrace
AL
Santa Barbara (Alta Mesa)
72
Facility 72
CA AVG 103
Rank #792 / 1,350
No
72
Facility 72
CA AVG 56
Rank #445 / 1,411
A+7
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #310 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
33
Facility 33
CA AVG 13
Rank #59 / 1,299
55.6%
Facility 55.6%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1,017 / 1,202
Cliff View Terrace, Inc-
Splendor Valley
AL
MC
Escondido (Kit Carson)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,036 / 1,350
No
31
Facility 31
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,130 / 1,411
A+4
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 13
Rank #615 / 1,299
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1 / 1,202
Splendor Valley, LLC-
Villa Alegre Senior Care Homes
AL
RESC
El Cajon
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,036 / 1,350
Yes
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,397 / 1,411
A+6
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
16
Facility 16
CA AVG 13
Rank #419 / 1,299
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1 / 1,202
Frederick M/Donnah Rey Locsin-
Green Valley Home Care
AL
RESC
Simi Valley
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,036 / 1,350
No
66
Facility 66
CA AVG 56
Rank #550 / 1,411
A+3
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,224 / 1,299
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1 / 1,202
Vanavern And Norma Zanders-

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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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Overview of Loving Care Facility for the Elderly at 8271 Kiner Dr

Set in a quiet neighborhood in Huntington Beach, CA, Loving Care Facility for the Elderly is a compassionate senior living community for residents aged 60 and better, offering assisted living, Dementia care, and post-surgical assistance. The community aims to deliver warm, personalized care and supportive services in a home-like environment with the help of a highly skilled and compassionate care team. Here, residents thrive and live the lifestyle they want with the support of services like meal preparation, personal care assistance, cleaning, and supervision.

Liberated from the common hassles of living, residents can freely devote their time and attention to more meaningful activities that nurture the physical, social, and spiritual dimensions of their lives. Recognizing that no care fits all, the community takes their time in knowing the residents and provides them with personalized care plans that effectively address their needs.

Contact Loving Care Facility for the Elderly at 8271 Kiner Dr

Oakmont of Huntington Beach

18922 Delaware St, Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Overview of Oakmont of Huntington Beach

Located in warm and welcoming Huntington Beach, California, Oakmont of Huntington Beach offers a luxurious assisted living home for seniors in need of some additional assistance with everyday living. The golden years are meant to be restful and relaxing; worry no more about daily chores like housekeeping, laundry, and even cooking, as well as medical management thanks to Oakmont’s friendly and professional staff.

Residents at this assisted living community find privacy and comfort in elegantly designed, spacious living arrangements, can savor a fine dining experience from their new home, and engage in exciting activities that nurture the mind, body, and socialization. Live a luxurious, coastal retirement lifestyle that lets you find purpose, growth, and joy, at Oakmont.

 

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Overview of Atria Park of Lafayette

Remain connected and engage with Atria Park of Lafayette located at Pleasant Hill Road, Lafayette, CA. The blissful senior living community offers a spectrum of living options including assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Providing cozy and spacious floor plans including studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom apartments, and shared suites, the community ensures comfort and safety, With 24/7 care and assistance from a kind, compassionate, and well-trained team of professionals and licensed nurses, residents enjoy a maintenance-free lifestyle.

Atria Park of Lafayette focuses on the wellness of its residents, orchestrating educational, social, cultural, and fitness programs daily. Enjoy healthy and delicious chef-prepared meals with various options including vegetarian options three times every day privately or with friends at the community’s scenic dining room. Amenities include a library, a fitness center, a salon and spa, a movie theater, a physical therapy center, a courtyard, peaceful walking paths, and a sunlit patio.

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Brookview RCFE, Inc

2061 Butterfield Ln, Lincoln, CA 95648
Overview of Brookview Rcfe

Brookview RCFE is a distinguished community in Lincoln, CA, along Butterfield Lane, offering assisted living. In the community’s nurturing and welcoming environment, a compassionate and well-trained team provides top-tier care tailored to residents’ daily activities and personal needs to ensure their comfort and safety. Residents here can keep their peace of mind, especially with its private and shared rooms offered at reasonable rates.

To enhance residents’ living experiences, engaging programs and exciting events tailored to their interests and capabilities are conducted. Accommodating residents’ dietary needs, delicious and well-balanced home-cooked meals are served for a satisfactory dining experience. The community is ideal for those looking to live comfortably in their golden years, especially with its dedicated services and friendly setting.

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Overview of Willow Glen Care Center

Willow Glen Care Center proudly offers a multidisciplinary care plan that focuses on personalized health care for each individual. It provides a warm and welcoming atmosphere where residents and staff are encouraged to create friendships and build a mutual level of trust in a home-like setting. The non-profit care center has served northern California seniors with affordable housing for those seeking professional help with even challenging medical conditions.

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Overview of Cliff View Terrace

Cliff View Terrace is an assisted living community in Santa Barbara, California, with 72 beds in the Alta Mesa neighborhood. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while allowing a resident to keep their own apartment.

Staffing is available around the clock, including daytime and overnight hours, and a doctor is on staff for physician care on site. The area has a Walk Score of 72, meaning it is very walkable and most errands can be completed on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Cliff View Terrace may be a good fit for a resident who needs daily support and may benefit from medical staff available on site. Evelina L. Murphy serves as the administrator.

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Splendor Valley

930 Rockwell Springs Ct, Escondido, CA 92025
Overview of Splendor Valley

Splendor Valley Assisted Living and Memory Care, situated in the picturesque Escondido, California, is a unique haven that radiates its own distinct charm. Owned and operated by healthcare professionals, this exceptional residence is dedicated to providing personalized care that surpasses expectations. With the owners residing on-site, residents receive round-the-clock professional care and supervision, ensuring their safety, comfort, and well-being.

Engagement and enrichment are at the heart of Splendor Valley’s philosophy. Residents have the opportunity to participate in a diverse range of planned activities, including exercise, arts and crafts, music, and more. The community also provides transportation services, ensuring residents can conveniently explore the surrounding area. For those requiring additional care and supervision, Splendor Valley offers specialized services such as catheter care, oxygen care, nebulizer treatments, and more, catering to their unique needs.

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Overview of Villa Alegre Senior Care Homes

Villa Alegre Senior Care Homes provides assisted living and Residential Care in El Cajon, California. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and taking medication while supporting a resident’s day to day independence.

The home has six beds, creating a small setting where staff and residents can get to know one another. It may suit someone who prefers a smaller community. All six beds are currently occupied, so there is no available opening at present. Frederick Locsin serves as the administrator, and the community is operated by Locsin, Frederick M and Donnah Rey. Pets are allowed, so a resident may bring a pet to live with them.

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Overview of Green Valley Home Care

Perfectly set in the charming neighborhood of Elmore Street, Simi Valley, CA, Green Valley Care is an idyllic senior living community providing residential care. Cherish every moment of your best years with a team of compassionate and highly trained professionals attending to your unique needs and preferences. The community strives to provide a worry-free retirement by handling the housekeeping and other household responsibilities.

Maintain your independence and do the things you love through enriching activities and stimulating programs. Fostering a lively and friendly environment, the community provides avenues for seniors to meet new friends and create unforgettable moments. Green Valley Care is dedicated to improving seniors’ well-being, providing a haven for seniors to experience a wondrous retirement.

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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.