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Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 1,430 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. 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.
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.
Meadowlark Gardens V
AL
HOS
RC
Huntington Beach (Newland)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,036 / 1,350
No
65
Facility 65
CA AVG 56
Rank #571 / 1,411
B+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
Yes
66
Facility 66
CA AVG 56
Rank #550 / 1,411
B-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
Yes
65
Facility 65
CA AVG 56
Rank #571 / 1,411
A-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
No
71
Facility 71
CA AVG 56
Rank #461 / 1,411
B8
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
No
74
Facility 74
CA AVG 56
Rank #397 / 1,411
B+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
No
66
Facility 66
CA AVG 56
Rank #550 / 1,411
B+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
Yes
66
Facility 66
CA AVG 56
Rank #550 / 1,411
B25
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
No
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,303 / 1,411
B+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
No
84
Facility 84
CA AVG 56
Rank #218 / 1,411
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 #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
No
79
Facility 79
CA AVG 56
Rank #309 / 1,411
B+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 1,430 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

Discover a charming senior living community located in the tranquil town of Moraga CA, offering assisted living, memory care, and respite care services. A wide array of beautifully appointed and comfortable accommodations are available for its residents based on their tastes. Having a well-equipped and passionate team, the community ensures round-the-clock personalized care and assistance every resident deserves. In terms of memory care, a thoughtfully designed program called Life’s Neighborhood caters to the unique needs and interests of those with cognitive conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.

With its top-of-the-line amenities and services, residents can enjoy delectable and nutritious chef-prepared meals, weekly housekeeping and laundry services, concierge services, and transportation assistance. Participate in diverse social activities, community events, and even fitness classes to maximize engagement and wellness. At Equipped with the right tools and people, seniors are assured of an all-encompassing living experience with Aegis Living Moraga.

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Overview of Graysful Living

Cherish every moment of your later years with Graysful Living, a dedicated community in Fresno, CA, that offers residential care. The community strives to meet the needs of those with dementia and under hospice care to enhance their living experiences. A kind and highly trained team helps with residents’ daily living activities and household responsibilities 24/7, promising a worry-free retirement.

The community works hard to understand residents’ needs to provide better care and comfort. Three delightful and well-balanced home-cooked meals are also served to meet dietary needs and preferences. Have the finest retirement experience while receiving exceptional care for your unique needs from a trusted community.

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Overview of Land of Peace II

An idyllic community set in the serene neighborhood of Sale Avenue, West Hills, CA, Land of Peace II offers assisted living. With care and assistance tailored to their ever-changing needs, residents can rest assured of living the finest retirement with compassionate and highly trained professionals. Dementia care, Parkinson’s care, and hospice care are also provided for those who need assistance for a better quality of life.

Here, families can visit their loved ones at any time to ease their loneliness and avoid isolation. Moreover, fun activities and educational programs are conducted for residents’ leisure and wellness. Enjoy kosher-style meals to meet dietary needs and tastes, with special diets accommodated. The community is great for those looking to spend their golden years blissfully with its convenient services and carefully designed amenities.

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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

Enjoy a worry-free retirement with Excellent Home Care, an idyllic retreat in Palmdale, CA, offering assisted living. The community is committed to improving residents’ quality of life with exceptional care tailored to their needs 24/7. Residents can keep their peace of mind with the community helping with housekeeping and maintenance.

Residents will not feel lonely with a thoughtfully curated calendar of fun recreational activities and enriching programs that highlight their interests and capabilities. Delicious and healthy meals are also served from breakfast to dinner, catering to residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Medication management, incontinence care, mobility assistance, and transportation services are also provided for residents’ comfort and safety. The community features two distinct locations at 27th Street East and Peonza Lane, ensuring residents find the community that best matches their preferences.

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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.

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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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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 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.