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Best Assisted Living in California

Reviewed by Dr. Jordan Weiss
Updated May 2026
We analyzed 2,084 homes in California

Sources: CMS Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and California Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care.

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GlenBrook Health Center
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Carlsbad
95
Facility 95
CA AVG 103
Rank #811 / 1658
No
57
Facility 57
CA AVG 57
Rank #1158 / 2093
11
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 11.6
Rank #323 / 1397
-
Facility -
CA AVG 3.2
Rank #1 / 1164
22
Facility 22
CA AVG 11
Rank #222 / 1365
64.2%
Facility 64.2%
CA AVG 73.6%
Rank #966 / 1289
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OakView Health Center
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Thousand Oaks (Mountclef Village)
63
Facility 63
CA AVG 103
Rank #1063 / 1658
No
20
Facility 20
CA AVG 57
Rank #1847 / 2093
7
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 11.6
Rank #529 / 1397
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3.2
Rank #600 / 1164
18
Facility 18
CA AVG 11
Rank #326 / 1365
79.4%
Facility 79.4%
CA AVG 73.6%
Rank #584 / 1289
A+Oakview Hc LLCPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms
Reata Glen
IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

Mission Viejo
840
Facility 840
CA AVG 103
Rank #2 / 1658
No
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 57
Rank #2045 / 2093
8
-
Facility -
CA AVG 11.6
Rank #1 / 1397
-
Facility -
CA AVG 3.2
Rank #1 / 1164
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 11
Rank #747 / 1365
80.6%
Facility 80.6%
CA AVG 73.6%
Rank #562 / 1289
B-Reat Glen Orange County Ccrc1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
Ivy Park at La Palma
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

La Palma
80
Facility 80
CA AVG 103
Rank #917 / 1658
Yes
61
Facility 61
CA AVG 57
Rank #1014 / 2093
3
-
Facility -
CA AVG 11.6
Rank #1 / 1397
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3.2
Rank #413 / 1164
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 11
Rank #1259 / 1365
87.5%
Facility 87.5%
CA AVG 73.6%
Rank #318 / 1289
-Transformer Opco LLC;Oakmont Management Group LLCStudio / 1 Bed
Ivy Park at Claremont
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Claremont
81
Facility 81
CA AVG 103
Rank #914 / 1658
Yes
14
Facility 14
CA AVG 57
Rank #1914 / 2093
7
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 11.6
Rank #592 / 1397
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3.2
Rank #413 / 1164
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 11
Rank #1259 / 1365
72.8%
Facility 72.8%
CA AVG 73.6%
Rank #738 / 1289
-Transformer Opco LLC;Oakmont Mangement Group LLCStudio / 1 Bed
Oakmont of Brookside
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Stockton (Brookside)
81
Facility 81
CA AVG 103
Rank #914 / 1658
Yes
46
Facility 46
CA AVG 57
Rank #1446 / 2093
29
16
Facility 16
CA AVG 11.6
Rank #1049 / 1397
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 3.2
Rank #1015 / 1164
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 11
Rank #946 / 1365
96.3%
Facility 96.3%
CA AVG 73.6%
Rank #166 / 1289
-Oakmont Senior Living Of Brookside Opco, LLC AndStudio / Suite / 1 Bed
Cogir of Sonoma
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

Sonoma (Oregon Street)
82
Facility 82
CA AVG 103
Rank #902 / 1658
Yes
74
Facility 74
CA AVG 57
Rank #599 / 2093
10
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 11.6
Rank #440 / 1397
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3.2
Rank #600 / 1164
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 11
Rank #669 / 1365
34.1%
Facility 34.1%
CA AVG 73.6%
Rank #1232 / 1289
A+Welltower Cogir Tenant; Cogir Management Usa1 Bed / 2 Bed
Ivy Park at Alta Loma
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Rancho Cucamonga (Alta Loma)
77
Facility 77
CA AVG 103
Rank #949 / 1658
Yes
75
Facility 75
CA AVG 57
Rank #564 / 2093
3
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 11.6
Rank #323 / 1397
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3.2
Rank #413 / 1164
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 11
Rank #1259 / 1365
79.2%
Facility 79.2%
CA AVG 73.6%
Rank #589 / 1289
A+Transformer Opco LLC;Oakmont Management Group LLCStudio / 1 Bed
Villa Lorena Senior Living
IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

San Diego (Black Mountain Ranch Village)
85
Facility 85
CA AVG 103
Rank #885 / 1658
No
32
Facility 32
CA AVG 57
Rank #1694 / 2093
14
20
Facility 20
CA AVG 11.6
Rank #1129 / 1397
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3.2
Rank #413 / 1164
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 11
Rank #579 / 1365
72.9%
Facility 72.9%
CA AVG 73.6%
Rank #737 / 1289
-Santaluz Senior Partners,LP;Vlgp Inc(Gen. Partner)-
Town & Country
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Santa Ana (East Memory Lane)
328
Facility 328
CA AVG 103
Rank #45 / 1658
No
67
Facility 67
CA AVG 57
Rank #831 / 2093
23
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 11.6
Rank #1242 / 1397
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 3.2
Rank #828 / 1164
50
Facility 50
CA AVG 11
Rank #6 / 1365
32.9%
Facility 32.9%
CA AVG 73.6%
Rank #1245 / 1289
A+Christian And Missionary Alliance-
Sunrise of San Mateo
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

San Mateo (Central San Mateo)
85
Facility 85
CA AVG 103
Rank #885 / 1658
Yes
88
Facility 88
CA AVG 57
Rank #218 / 2093
8
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 11.6
Rank #440 / 1397
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3.2
Rank #600 / 1164
25
Facility 25
CA AVG 11
Rank #161 / 1365
78.8%
Facility 78.8%
CA AVG 73.6%
Rank #599 / 1289
-Szr San Mateo LLC; Sunrise Senior Living MgtStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Ivy at Wellington
IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Aliso Viejo
160
Facility 160
CA AVG 103
Rank #289 / 1658
No
29
Facility 29
CA AVG 57
Rank #1736 / 2093
15
17
Facility 17
CA AVG 11.6
Rank #1061 / 1397
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3.2
Rank #600 / 1164
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 11
Rank #1161 / 1365
78.8%
Facility 78.8%
CA AVG 73.6%
Rank #599 / 1289
-Well Oak Tenant LLC;Oakmont Management Group LLC-
University Retirement Community
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Davis (West Davis)
500
Facility 500
CA AVG 103
Rank #22 / 1658
No
54
Facility 54
CA AVG 57
Rank #1243 / 2093
12
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 11.6
Rank #529 / 1397
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3.2
Rank #413 / 1164
26
Facility 26
CA AVG 11
Rank #132 / 1365
10.0%
Facility 10.0%
CA AVG 73.6%
Rank #1251 / 1289
-Univer Retire Com At Davis/Pacific Retire Services1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
Elder Ashram
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Oakland (Foothill)
90
Facility 90
CA AVG 103
Rank #848 / 1658
Yes
87
Facility 87
CA AVG 57
Rank #249 / 2093
28
22
Facility 22
CA AVG 11.6
Rank #1162 / 1397
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3.2
Rank #600 / 1164
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 11
Rank #844 / 1365
71.1%
Facility 71.1%
CA AVG 73.6%
Rank #776 / 1289
-Elder Ashram Inc-
Cogir of Rohnert Park
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

Rohnert Park
75
Facility 75
CA AVG 103
Rank #957 / 1658
Yes
27
Facility 27
CA AVG 57
Rank #1761 / 2093
13
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 11.6
Rank #953 / 1397
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 3.2
Rank #828 / 1164
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 11
Rank #669 / 1365
56.0%
Facility 56.0%
CA AVG 73.6%
Rank #1079 / 1289
A+Welltower Cogir Tenant LLC; Cogir Mngt Usa IncStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
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Ivy Park at Cerritos

11000 New Falcon Way, Cerritos, CA 90703
Overview of Ivy Park at Cerritos

Enhancing seniors’ quality of life, Ivy Park at Cerritos located in New Falcon Way, Cerritos, CA, is a paradisal senior living community offering assisted living and retirement living. The community features a wide range of floor plans including private studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom suites. Ivy Park at Cerritos values the independence and freedom of its residents, providing them with care and assistance tailored to their specific needs and preferences.

Ivy Park at Cerritos empowers its residents and conducts social and educational programs to keep them engaged and learning. Residents enjoy all-day dining in Vine at Ivy Restaurant. The pet-friendly community is equipped with wondrous amenities including a library, a full-service salon, an activity studio, barbeque areas for gatherings, an ethereal community park and luscious rose garden, and peaceful walking paths and outdoor lounges for the residents’ enjoyment and convenience.

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Overview of Atria Tamalpais Creek

Live comfortably and safely with Atria Tamalpais Creek located in Tamalpais Avenue, Novato, CA. The community offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care. With homey and spacious floor plans including studio and one-bedroom apartments equipped with kitchens or kitchenettes and individual thermostat controls, the community ensures relaxation and security. Focusing on the seniors’ independence and individuality, Atria Tamalpais Creek ensures that they receive proper care and assistance that perfectly matches their needs and preferences.

Atria Tamalpais Creek is committed to giving its residents a better quality of life, encouraging them to remain active and connected. The community serves three chef-prepared healthy and delicious meals daily to ensure that residents’ dietary needs are satisfied. With pet-friendly amenities including a courtyard, an outdoor dining space, grill, and fireplace, a library, a media room, a movie theater, a fitness center, a salon and spa, a game room, computers, a resident garden, a peaceful patio, and serene walking paths, the community ensures the enjoyment and wellness of its residents.

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Overview of Atria Santa Clarita

A classic senior living community settling in Lyons Avenue, Santa Clarita, CA, Atria Santa Clarita provides independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Relax in the variety of spacious floor plans including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments with kitchenettes and walk-in showers. With personalized 24-hour care and assistance from a kind and compassionate team of professionals, residents experience a worry-free and relaxing lifestyle.

Atria Santa Clarita fosters a bright and friendly environment, providing its residents with opportunities to enhance their physical, mental, emotional, and social welfare. Through its signature Life Guidance program, memory care residents enjoy a meaningful and joyful life. Catering to its residents’ dietary needs and preferences, the community serves three chef-prepared healthy meals daily. With wonderful amenities such as a library, a movie theater, a fitness center, a salon, a game room, a beautiful resident garden, an aesthetically landscaped courtyard, and walking paths, residents enjoy a better quality of life.

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Overview of Atria Las Posas

Nestled in the tranquil neighborhood of Camarillo, CA, Atria Las Posas is a classic senior living community that offers a variety of living options including assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Featuring warm and cozy floor plans including two types of studios and one-bedroom apartments, the community ensures a relaxing and secure residence. With 24-hour care and assistance from a friendly, compassionate, and skilled team, Atria Las Posas commits to high-quality service.

Atria Las Posas promotes a vibrant environment, providing its residents with signature programs such as Engage Life and Life Guidance. Engage Life encourages seniors to remain active and connected with different learning activities and fun programs to participate in while Life Guidance ensures that individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia regain their sense of independence. The community serves three chef-prepared meals daily to satisfy its residents’ dietary needs and cravings. Amenities include an outdoor fireplace and grill, a cognitive learning center, a library, a movie theater, a fitness center, a physical therapy center, a salon, a game room, serene courtyards and walking paths, and a sunlit patio.

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Overview of Atria at Foster Square

Ideally situated in the beautiful Foster City, California, Atria at Foster Square offers upscale senior living options, including independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Atria offers individualized care to ensure residents live comfortably and confidently, from luxurious independent living to discrete support such as assistance with daily tasks, safety checks, medication management, and more.

Atria provides a range of leisure and convenience features as part of its commitment to creating a meaningful lifestyle. Residents can have a cocktail in the lounge or dine at the restaurant featuring regionally influenced food and table service. With a movie theater, exercise facility, and outdoor dining areas, residents enjoy plenty of recreational alternatives. The pet-friendly atmosphere and on-site salon and spa at Atria make residents feel at home, while their round-the-clock support, transportation, and treatment options ensure all of their residents’ needs are met.

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Overview of Brookdale Irvine

Brookdale Irvine is an extraordinary senior living community settling in Irvine, CA, offering assisted living. The community guarantees a comfortable and safe residence with various floor plans, including studios and one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments. Residents enjoy their independence with trusted care and assistance from the dedicated and professional team of Brookdale Irvine, available 24/7.

The community promotes a maintenance-free lifestyle and provides its residents with enriching activities and amenities for their entertainment and leisure. Brookdale Irvine collaborates with its residents to create a personalized care plan to guarantee that residents only receive and pay for services relevant to their needs. Seniors are also served with three nutritious and delicious meals daily. Amenities include an arts and crafts studio, a putting green, a theater, a fitness center, a restaurant, a greenhouse, and a beautiful courtyard for community BBQs or outside activities and entertainment.

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Overview of Atria Newport Beach

Atria Newport Beach is a well-recognized retirement community in Newport Beach, CA, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Promoting a warm and home-like environment, the community ensures older adults can feel at ease during their stay. Chef-prepared meals, housekeeping, and 24-hour care are among the exceptional services that aim to help residents maintain their independence with ease. Focusing on residents’ holistic wellness, the community provides individualized care plans. 

Social events, fitness exercises, and a variety of activities provide residents with more opportunities to interact with friends and have fun. A yoga studio, a fitness center, and beautiful outdoor spaces also ensure residents can rest without worries. Set along Hospital Road, near Hoag Memorial Hospital and public transportation, the community ensures convenient access to healthcare and travel. This retirement community is one of the finest options for senior living in California, especially with its top-notch care and well-maintained amenities. 

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Overview of Sage Mountain Senior Living

Sage Mountain, located in Thousand Oaks, CA, is a community offering a variety of care options where remarkable moments are created daily, fostering a familial atmosphere based on top-of-the-line assisted living and memory care services. The community celebrates the good times and offers support in challenging moments, aiming to positively impact its residents’ lives and uphold the values of family, compassion, and celebration. They seek to extend these qualities to teammates, residents, resident families, and the community.

Sage Mountain provides Assisted Living and Memory Care options, promoting independent living with a caring support system. Assisted living apartments are designed for various needs, offering social opportunities, comfort, and relief from home upkeep responsibilities, featuring amenities like in-apartment kitchenettes, walk-in showers, and 24-hour emergency alert systems. Memory Care at Sage Mountain focuses on individualized care for those with dementia, ensuring safety, dignity, and personalized support with spacious closets, walk-in showers, and 24-hour emergency alert systems. Sage Mountain is committed to creating personalized, enriching experiences for its residents of assisted living and memory care.

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Overview of Santianna

Nestled in the heart of Carlsbad, California, Santianna unveils an alluring lifestyle amidst the splendor of natural beauty. This distinguished, family-owned establishment places paramount importance on fostering connections and is unwaveringly dedicated to delivering unparalleled services and amenities.

Specializing in a personalized approach to senior living, Santianna caters to the Carlsbad community, emphasizing creating an intimate and bespoke experience for its cherished residents. Beyond providing mere accommodation, Santianna is a refuge where seniors can flourish, build connections, and savor living in their golden years. This sophisticated senior living community graces a picturesque campus, affording panoramic views of nature.

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Overview of Silverado Tustin Hacienda Memory Care Community

Located near Old Town Tustin, near the neighboring areas of Orange, Irvine, Anaheim, and Villa Park, Silverado Tustin Hacienda is a specialized memory care community with an unwavering commitment to enhancing the lives of senior individuals coping with memory impairment. With a legacy spanning over two decades, Silverado is the foremost authority in memory care, setting the industry standard for excellence. This community emphasizes the importance of promptly acting to avert potential crises for exhausted caregivers and their cherished family members. They also extend a warm welcome to pets, recognizing the vital companionship they offer.

Silverado Tustin Hacienda is renowned for its industry-leading clinical outcomes and has garnered international recognition for its pioneering brain health program. This unique establishment takes pride in its team of dedicated professionals, where 100% of associates hold dementia care certifications. This senior community goes above and beyond by offering a unique satisfaction pledge, setting it apart as a premier choice in memory care, where the well-being of residents takes precedence.

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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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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 36 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.