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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. 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.
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.
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.
Meadowlark Gardens V
AL
HOS
RC
Huntington Beach (Newland)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,036 / 1,350
B+No
65
Facility 65
CA AVG 56
Rank #571 / 1,411
4
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,292
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #451 / 1,338
26
Facility 26
CA AVG 13
Rank #194 / 1,299
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #335 / 1,202
Meadowlark Gardens, IncPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms
Aegis Living Moraga
AL
HOS
MC
RC
Moraga (School Tree)
100
Facility 100
CA AVG 103
Rank #600 / 1,350
B-Yes
66
Facility 66
CA AVG 56
Rank #550 / 1,411
19
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #610 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
17
Facility 17
CA AVG 13
Rank #403 / 1,299
76.0%
Facility 76.0%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #589 / 1,202
Aegis Senior Communities, LLCStudio / 1 Bed
Graysful Living
AL
HOS
RESC
RC
Fresno
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,036 / 1,350
A-Yes
65
Facility 65
CA AVG 56
Rank #571 / 1,411
5
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,292
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #451 / 1,338
15
Facility 15
CA AVG 13
Rank #432 / 1,299
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #335 / 1,202
Graysful Living, LLCPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms
Land of Peace II
AL
RESC
West Hills
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,036 / 1,350
BNo
71
Facility 71
CA AVG 56
Rank #461 / 1,411
8
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #310 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 13
Rank #701 / 1,299
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #335 / 1,202
Land Of Peace 2Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Land of Peace VI
AL
RESC
West Hills
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,036 / 1,350
B+No
74
Facility 74
CA AVG 56
Rank #397 / 1,411
7
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #310 / 1,292
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #451 / 1,338
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 13
Rank #701 / 1,299
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1 / 1,202
Land Of Peace 6Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Excellent Home Care
AL
RESC
RC
Palmdale
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,036 / 1,350
B+No
66
Facility 66
CA AVG 56
Rank #550 / 1,411
4
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,292
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #451 / 1,338
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 13
Rank #547 / 1,299
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #335 / 1,202
Excellent Home Care, LLCPrivate / Shared Rooms
The Remington Club Health Center
AL
IL
San Diego (Rancho Bernardo)
140
Facility 140
CA AVG 103
Rank #359 / 1,350
BYes
66
Facility 66
CA AVG 56
Rank #550 / 1,411
25
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 13
Rank #756 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
29
Facility 29
CA AVG 13
Rank #109 / 1,299
46.4%
Facility 46.4%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1,121 / 1,202
Snh Cal Tenant LLC And Wellquest Ca 2 LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Sapphire Pacific Residential Care II
AL
MC
RESC
Escondido (Felicita)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,036 / 1,350
B+No
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,303 / 1,411
5
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #199 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 13
Rank #588 / 1,299
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1 / 1,202
Sapphire Escondido EstatesPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms
Mercy McMahon Terrace
AL
MC
Sacramento (East Sacramento)
189
Facility 189
CA AVG 103
Rank #160 / 1,350
B+No
84
Facility 84
CA AVG 56
Rank #218 / 1,411
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 #43 / 1,299
60.8%
Facility 60.8%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #951 / 1,202
Mercy Mcmahom TerraceStudio / 1 Bed
Arcadia Gardens Retirement Hotel
AL
HOS
IL
MC
RC
Arcadia
200
Facility 200
CA AVG 103
Rank #131 / 1,350
B+No
79
Facility 79
CA AVG 56
Rank #309 / 1,411
42
35
Facility 35
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,196 / 1,292
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 3
Rank #943 / 1,338
21
Facility 21
CA AVG 13
Rank #297 / 1,299
94.5%
Facility 94.5%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #175 / 1,202
Arcadia Gardens Management CorpSingle Suite / Double Suite

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 1,600 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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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 Aegis Living Moraga

Aegis Living Moraga provides assisted living, hospice care, memory care, and respite care in Moraga, CA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident keeps a private living space. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Hospice care supports residents receiving end-of-life care, while respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The range of care types may suit a resident whose needs change over time, as well as a family seeking a short-term stay during a caregiving break. There are 100 beds. Studio and one-bedroom layouts are available, with a studio offering one private living space and a one-bedroom layout providing separate sleeping and living areas.

The community is in the School Tree neighborhood. Its Walk Score of 66 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, so some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives can manage certain outings independently. A salon and spa provides personal grooming on site, while transportation and rehabilitation services support off-site trips and therapeutic needs.

Pets are allowed, so a resident can bring a pet when moving in. Tianna Henderson serves as the administrator, and Aegis Senior Communities operates the community.

Contact Aegis Living Moraga

Overview of Graysful Living

Graysful Living provides assisted living, hospice care, residential care, and respite care in Fresno, California. Assisted living and residential care include help with bathing, showering, toileting, dressing, grooming, hygiene, and medication management. Hospice care includes visits from a hospice nurse at home, while respite care offers a short stay when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover.

There are six beds here. That smaller size may suit someone who prefers fewer residents, while private and semi-private rooms offer a choice between a private space and shared living arrangements. Pets are allowed. Graysful Living is a good fit for someone who needs daily assistance and whose family also wants the option of short-term respite care.

Several services can take place at the residence, including visits from a primary care physician, home health nurse visits, physical therapy, and rehabilitation services. A Walk Score of 65 indicates a somewhat walkable area, with some errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to handle certain nearby errands independently. Victor S. Flauta serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Land of Peace II

Land of Peace II offers assisted living and residential care in West Hills, California. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication, while private and semi-private rooms give residents the choice of having their own space or sharing with a companion.

With six beds, Land of Peace II may be a good fit for someone who prefers a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know one another. A Walk Score of 71 out of 100 places the area in the very walkable range, so most errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Tigran Zakharyan serves as the administrator, and Land Of Peace 2 operates the home.

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Overview of Land of Peace VI

Land of Peace VI is a one-of-a-kind community near local shops and amenities in Kittridge St, West Hills, CA, that offers assisted living. With its commitment to residents’ well-being, the community provides dementia care, Parkinson’s care, and hospice care. Here, residents receive top-tier care and assistance with a team of compassionate and highly trained professionals attending to their specific needs around the clock.

Elevate your retirement with educational activities and engaging programs customized to residents’ enjoyment and wellness. The community also handles housekeeping, laundry services, and meal preparation for residents to enjoy a maintenance-free lifestyle. With collaboration with family members and attending doctors, residents receive the right care and assistance for their specific needs. Experience blissful retirement and live life to the fullest with the community’s carefully crafted amenities.

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Excellent Home Care

37208 27Th St E, Palmdale, CA 93550
Overview of Excellent Home Care

Excellent Home Care offers assisted living, residential care, and respite care in Palmdale, CA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication, while residential care provides ongoing support in a residential setting. Respite care offers short stays for a family caregiver who needs time to travel or recover.

With six beds, Excellent Home Care may suit someone who prefers a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know one another. Private rooms offer a personal space, while shared rooms may suit someone who wants a companion. Amy Morales Frey serves as the administrator. The area has a Walk Score of 66, so a resident who no longer drives can complete some errands on foot.

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Overview of The Remington Club Health Center

The Remington Club Health Center is located on Hierba Drive in the Rancho Bernardo neighborhood of northeastern San Diego, close to local parks, shopping, and Lake Hodges. Jointly operated by Snh Cal Tenant LLC and Wellquest Ca 2 LLC with Ryan Golze as administrator, the two-story building offers independent living, assisted living, and outpatient therapy.

The facility has 140 beds with studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans available. The surrounding area holds a walk score of 66, so some errands can be done on foot while other trips require a short drive.

Residents have access to an outdoor pool, a fitness center, a library, a movie theater, an on-site salon and barbershop, a cocktail lounge, and a private dining room. Daily services include room cleaning, local transit, and scheduled exercise and recreational programs. Pets are welcome on campus.

Interested individuals and family members can contact the Hierba Drive front desk to ask about open floor plans, review pricing, or schedule a visit.

Contact The Remington Club Health Center

Overview of Sapphire Pacific Residential Care II

Sapphire Pacific Residential Care II in Escondido’s Felicita neighborhood, CA, provides assisted living, memory care, and residential care. Assisted living aids residents with daily tasks like bathing, dressing, and managing medication, while memory care supplies a secure setting with supervision for individuals prone to wandering.

Administrator Yoradyldap Drapeau oversees the 6-bed home operated by Sapphire Escondido Estates. Accommodations include private rooms and semi-private options for residents who prefer to live with a companion. The smaller setting helps staff and residents build close familiarity, while offering both assisted living and memory care lets individuals increase their level of support over time without moving to a new community.

Older adults seeking a residential setting in Escondido can contact Sapphire Pacific Residential Care II to inquire about current room availability or set up a facility tour.

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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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Arcadia Gardens Retirement Hotel

Arcadia Gardens Retirement Hotel, 720 W Camino Real Ave, Arcadia, CA 91007
Overview of Arcadia Gardens Retirement Hotel

Two hundred beds, twenty-one years of history, and a location in Arcadia, California that scores a 79 on Walk Score: Arcadia Gardens Retirement Hotel covers a lot of ground for a single community. Assisted living, hospice care, independent living, memory care, and respite care are all offered here, at 720 W Camino Real Ave, and USC Arcadia Hospital sits just over a mile away.

Clinical support runs through licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants, with respite care available for families who need coverage on a short-term basis rather than a permanent move. Daily life includes a dining program, volunteer opportunities, a fitness center, and resident gardens, giving residents both structured and unstructured ways to spend time.

Occupancy sits at 95 percent, with 189 of 200 beds filled. That’s well above what’s typical for a California community of this type, and it’s worth noting as a real signal of sustained demand.

Pamela Parsons administers the community, and Arcadia Gardens Management Corp operates the property. State inspections in California have tended to center on infection prevention, staffing credentials, care documentation, and fall prevention.

Arcadia Gardens brings together a wide range of care types, strong occupancy, and a location close to hospital care, the kind of combination that speaks to a community built for residents whose needs may shift over time, all without requiring a move to a different address.

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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.