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Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 1,437 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. 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. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative 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.
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.
Artesia Christian Home
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Artesia
143
Facility 143
CA AVG 103
Rank #349 / 1,349
No
85
Facility 85
CA AVG 56
Rank #196 / 1,410
?9
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #198 / 1,292
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #450 / 1,338
55
Facility 55
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,298
55.9%
Facility 55.9%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1,012 / 1,200
Artesia Christian Home, Inc-
Noble Living II, LLC
AL
HOS
MC
RESC
Fletcher Hills
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,035 / 1,349
No
42
Facility 42
CA AVG 56
Rank #998 / 1,410
C10
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #418 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 13
Rank #588 / 1,298
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1 / 1,200
Noble Living II LLC1 Bed / Semi-Private Rooms
Mercy McMahon Terrace
AL
MC
Sacramento (East Sacramento)
189
Facility 189
CA AVG 103
Rank #160 / 1,349
No
84
Facility 84
CA AVG 56
Rank #217 / 1,410
B+20
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #709 / 1,292
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #840 / 1,338
36
Facility 36
CA AVG 13
Rank #42 / 1,298
60.8%
Facility 60.8%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #951 / 1,200
Mercy Mcmahom TerraceStudio / 1 Bed
My Mother’s Place Mar Vista
AL
RESC
Los Angeles (Westdale)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,035 / 1,349
No
52
Facility 52
CA AVG 56
Rank #847 / 1,410
C9
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #418 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
20
Facility 20
CA AVG 13
Rank #327 / 1,298
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #335 / 1,200
Lozano, LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Land of Peace VI
AL
RESC
West Hills
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,035 / 1,349
No
74
Facility 74
CA AVG 56
Rank #396 / 1,410
B+7
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #309 / 1,292
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #450 / 1,338
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 13
Rank #699 / 1,298
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1 / 1,200
Land Of Peace 6Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Golden Harvest Care Homes
AL
HOS
RESC
Hawthorne
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,035 / 1,349
No
76
Facility 76
CA AVG 56
Rank #353 / 1,410
B-8
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #650 / 1,298
66.7%
Facility 66.7%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #785 / 1,200
Golden Harvest Care Homes, LLCPrivate / Shared Rooms
Canyon Guest Home
AL
HOS
RESC
San Diego (Clairemont)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,035 / 1,349
No
63
Facility 63
CA AVG 56
Rank #605 / 1,410
A-7
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #198 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #961 / 1,298
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1 / 1,200
Sunny Day Rcfe LLCPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms
Merced Girard
AL
RESC
San Francisco (Portola)
42
Facility 42
CA AVG 103
Rank #928 / 1,349
No
93
Facility 93
CA AVG 56
Rank #70 / 1,410
D+5
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #309 / 1,292
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #678 / 1,338
17
Facility 17
CA AVG 13
Rank #418 / 1,298
95.2%
Facility 95.2%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #166 / 1,200
Hafco Elder Care, IncPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms
Grace Residential Care
AL
HOS
MC
PC
RESC
RC
Glendale (Woodbury)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,035 / 1,349
Yes
79
Facility 79
CA AVG 56
Rank #308 / 1,410
A+3
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 / 1,298
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1 / 1,200
Grace Residential Care Facility LLC-
Meadowlark Gardens V
AL
HOS
RC
Huntington Beach (Newland)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,035 / 1,349
No
65
Facility 65
CA AVG 56
Rank #570 / 1,410
B+4
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,292
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #450 / 1,338
26
Facility 26
CA AVG 13
Rank #194 / 1,298
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #335 / 1,200
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 1,437 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Golden Harvest Care Homes

11623 Chanera Ave, Hawthorne, CA 90250
Overview of Golden Harvest Care Homes

Golden Harvest Care Homes LLC is a compassionate assisted living community with three distinct locations in Hawthorne and Compton, CA, that offers personal care and specialized services. Promoting a home-like environment, older adults can feel a sense of belonging during their stay. Weekly housekeeping, incontinence care, and spacious accommodations are also offered, so residents have a maintenance-free living. The community promotes residents’ independence through personalized care plans.

Fun activities and social events are offered, providing residents with more opportunities to meet new friends and interact with their surroundings. Cozy living room and clean spaces make the community an attractive option for older adults. Surrounded by local amenities in Hawthorne, the community makes it easier for residents to access their necessities and for families to visit. With its variety of locations in California, this senior living community is a trusted choice for assisted living.

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Joyful Homes I

25002 Hendon Street, Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Overview of Joyful Homes I

Joyful Homes I is a safe and secure community in Laguna Hills, CA that offers compassionate assisted living services. Residents here receive just the right amount of care and support to maintain their independence with individualized care plans and services. From daily living assistance to medication management, and vital signs monitoring, the community provides an array of care services to make residents feel as comfortable as possible.

The community fosters a carefree lifestyle in their safe and well-maintained accommodations. Residents’ diet and nutrition are monitored and maintained with fresh, healthy, and nutritious meals served daily. With the help of kind caregivers and their comprehensive care services, Joyful Homes guarantees a blissful retirement experience amidst a cozy and nurturing setting.

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Overview of Bruceville Point

Bruceville Point is a luxury assisted living community in Elk Grove with independent living and memory care services that delivers unmatched hospitality. Placing importance on creating a welcoming environment where residents can feel a sense of belonging, the staff ensures a cozy and home-like atmosphere in a condominium-style setting. The retirement community presents a rich and supportive environment that prioritizes a lifestyle built for the holistic development of its residents.

Bruceville Point boasts individualized care plans that inspire residents to live the lifestyle they deserve. The beautiful community has premier amenities that residents can use, such as a game room, a recreational area, a fitness center, common areas, lounges, and outdoor spaces. Essential services include specialized services, wellness activities and clubs, housekeeping services, 24/7 care staff, and ADLs.

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Noble Living II, LLC

505 Hills Lane Dr, Fletcher Hills, CA 92020
Overview of Noble Living II

Ideally located in the peaceful neighborhood of Hills Lane Drive, Fletcher Hills, Noble Living II is a dependable community that offers assisted living and memory care. The community is dedicated to improving residents’ welfare, providing them with top-tier care and assistance tailored to their special needs with a kind and well-trained team available 24/7. Housekeeping, laundry, and linen services are also provided to ensure a maintenance-free lifestyle.

Fun activities and engaging programs are conducted to promote belongingness and an active lifestyle. Delight with healthy and delicious meals that cater to dietary needs and preferences; special diets including diabetic and vegetarian are also accommodated. Transportation services and incontinence care are also provided for residents’ comfort and convenience. The community is ideal for those who need additional support to live their golden years without worries.

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Overview of My Mother’s Place Mar Vista

My Mother’s Place Mar Vista is a warm and idyllic home nestled within the vibrant city of Los Angeles, California. This senior residence is a haven of top-notch care, catering to individuals on their path to recovery, rehabilitation, and healing. Offering a supportive environment adorned with breathtaking gardens, they take pride in providing high-quality assistance from caregivers who are not only reputable but also compassionate. With expertise in various areas, they lend a helping hand to those in need, ensuring a seamless journey toward wellness.

Immersed in the embrace of nature’s beauty, the residence offers a sanctuary for individuals with physical disabilities, dementia patients, and anyone seeking solace and companionship. Each resident has the option to choose from beautifully designed private bedrooms, be it a cozy personal space or a shared bedroom with a shared bath, fostering a sense of community and camaraderie.

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Overview of Sapphire Pacific Residential Care II

Peacefully located in San Diego, CA, Sapphire Pacific Residential Care IV provides an idyllic setting for residential care, assisted living, and memory care. Residents here enjoy personalized care and focused attention in their bright and spacious accommodations. By receiving compassionate assistance with their daily activities or in managing their memory conditions, residents can focus on doing the things they love to do.

The community fosters fun and leisure with a wide array of exciting activities and events to engage in. Healthy and delicious meals are served daily to make sure residents maintain a healthy and properly nourished body. At Sapphire Pacific Residential Care II, residents enjoy a relaxing retirement experience with no chores and responsibilities to worry about.

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Overview of Mercy McMahon Terrace

Conveniently set near Sacramento, CA, Mercy McMahon Terrace is a distinguished non-profit community that offers assisted living and memory care. Residents here receive exceptional care tailored to their needs around the clock in a cozy and nurturing environment. The community also helps with daily living activities and household chores to provide more opportunities for residents to create meaningful moments.

Residents are encouraged to live actively and meet new friends with a carefully curated calendar of fun recreational activities and engaging programs for leisure and wellness. Delicious and nutritious meals are freshly prepared to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. With its commitment to improving residents’ well-being, the community provides top-tier services and purposely designed amenities for their comfort and safety.

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Overview of Grace Residential Care

At Grace Residential Care, they aim to become your home away from home. This community is located in an area which makes it accessible to the shopping district and several restaurants. Being a 6-resident community makes it smaller and more intimate, which gives the staff the ability to connect and be intimate with the residents, treating them more like family.

They not only offer standard care and assistance services, but they make sure that each plan is individualized and customized to the needs of each resident. In addition to this, they have a full social calendar monthly with events and activities like concerts, tea parties, luncheons, and more. For seniors who seek a serene facility with professional care, Grace Residential Care is the place to be.

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Meadowlark Gardens V

17342 Zeider Lane, Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Overview of Meadowlark Gardens V

Enjoy every moment of your later years with Meadowlark Gardens V in Zeider Lane, Huntington Beach, CA, offering assisted living, respite care, and hospice care. The community is dedicated to improving residents’ welfare, providing them with genuine care and utmost assistance to ensure a worry-free retirement. Medication management, laundry services, and assistance with daily living activities are all included in the monthly fees, ensuring a convenient lifestyle.

With residents’ interests and strengths in mind, the community orchestrates fun activities and engaging programs for their enjoyment and wellness. Mealtimes foster comfort and satisfy dietary needs with delicious and healthy homecooked meals. Veteran benefits and tax benefits are also considered to ease residents’ financial burdens. The community is great for those who need assistance in their day-to-day activities.

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Overview of Artesia Christian Home

Discover Artesia Christian Home, a compassionate haven located in Artesia, California. This Christian-centered residence offers a comprehensive array of senior living options, including assisted living, skilled nursing, memory care, and independent living. Operating as a nonprofit organization, this facility is dedicated to providing exceptional care that genuinely puts residents’ well-being at the forefront. With a rich history dating back to 1951, their longstanding commitment to Christlike compassion has stood the test of time.

They hold a deep belief in the unique strengths and interests of each resident, ensuring that personalized attention is at the heart of their care philosophy. With 65 assisted living apartments, this cozy haven caters to seniors aged 65 and above, and offers additional levels of care to meet individual needs. The facility boasts a charming design that creates an ideal environment, inviting residents to experience comfort, security, and a genuine sense of belonging.

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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 1437 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.