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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. 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.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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.
Genesis Manor I
AL
HOS
RESC
Rancho Cucamonga (Alta Loma)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,036 / 1,350
Yes
34
Facility 34
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,090 / 1,411
C8
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #310 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 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
A+Gerry A MarkiePrivate / Semi-Private Rooms
Fairwinds Woodward Park
AL
IL
Fresno
270
Facility 270
CA AVG 103
Rank #61 / 1,350
Yes
46
Facility 46
CA AVG 56
Rank #947 / 1,411
C25
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 13
Rank #827 / 1,292
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,024 / 1,338
25
Facility 25
CA AVG 13
Rank #214 / 1,299
93.7%
Facility 93.7%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #182 / 1,202
A+Fresn LLC And Leisure Care LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Meadowlark Gardens VI
AL
HOS
RC
Huntington Beach
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,036 / 1,350
No
58
Facility 58
CA AVG 56
Rank #725 / 1,411
C+6
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #199 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
21
Facility 21
CA AVG 13
Rank #297 / 1,299
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1 / 1,202
-Meadowlark Gardens, IncPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms
Kokoro Assisted Living
AL
IL
RC
San Francisco (Japantown)
61
Facility 61
CA AVG 103
Rank #845 / 1,350
Yes
98
Facility 98
CA AVG 56
Rank #11 / 1,411
B-11
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #498 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
22
Facility 22
CA AVG 13
Rank #281 / 1,299
67.2%
Facility 67.2%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #779 / 1,202
-Kokoro Assisted Living Inc And Northstar Snr Lvg MgtStudio / 1 Bed
Belmont Village San Ramon
AL
IL
MC
San Ramon (Bishop Ranch Business Park)
176
Facility 176
CA AVG 103
Rank #192 / 1,350
No
83
Facility 83
CA AVG 56
Rank #228 / 1,411
C+8
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #199 / 1,292
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #451 / 1,338
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,224 / 1,299
87.5%
Facility 87.5%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #257 / 1,202
-Belmontvillage Sanramon Tenantllc And BelmontvillagelpStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Safe Haven – Sunnyvale
AL
HOS
MC
PC
RESC
RC
Sunnyvale
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,036 / 1,350
No
71
Facility 71
CA AVG 56
Rank #461 / 1,411
B-4
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,135 / 1,299
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1 / 1,202
-Safe Haven Care Homes LLCPrivate / Shared Rooms
Coastal House, Inc.
AL
HOS
NH
RC
Los Angeles (Sawtelle)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,036 / 1,350
No
78
Facility 78
CA AVG 56
Rank #327 / 1,411
B-6
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
15
Facility 15
CA AVG 13
Rank #432 / 1,299
66.7%
Facility 66.7%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #785 / 1,202
-Coastal House, Inc1 Bed / 2 Bed
Estancia Del Sol
AL
MC
Corona
135
Facility 135
CA AVG 103
Rank #397 / 1,350
Yes
59
Facility 59
CA AVG 56
Rank #697 / 1,411
C+15
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 13
Rank #669 / 1,292
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #679 / 1,338
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 13
Rank #120 / 1,299
87.4%
Facility 87.4%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #264 / 1,202
-Estancia Msl LLC And Msl Community Management LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Sterling Court
AL
IL
San Mateo (North Central)
24
Facility 24
CA AVG 103
Rank #993 / 1,350
Yes
89
Facility 89
CA AVG 56
Rank #129 / 1,411
D+5
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #310 / 1,292
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #840 / 1,338
36
Facility 36
CA AVG 13
Rank #43 / 1,299
87.5%
Facility 87.5%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #257 / 1,202
A+Webcor Builders, Inc. & Fifty Peninsula Partners1 Bed / 2 Bed
Autumn Glow Alzheimer’s Care Home
AL
San Francisco (Hayes Valley)
15
Facility 15
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,005 / 1,350
No
98
Facility 98
CA AVG 56
Rank #11 / 1,411
C4
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,292
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #679 / 1,338
25
Facility 25
CA AVG 13
Rank #214 / 1,299
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1 / 1,202
-Autumn Glow Alzheimer's Home, 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 1,430 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Genesis Manor I

6354 Sacramento Ave, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91701
Overview of Genesis Manor I

Genesis Manor I provides assisted living, hospice care and residential care in Rancho Cucamonga, California. Assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing and medication, hospice care addresses end of life needs, and residential care provides ongoing support in a residential setting. With six beds, the home has a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know each other, making it suited to someone who prefers a more intimate community.

Private and shared rooms offer either an individual room or a room shared with another resident. Respite care supports a short term stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover, and pets are allowed. The community opened in 1999 and is administered by Gerry Markie.

A salon, rehabilitation services, medication administration, help with activities of daily living, individually tailored activities and support for modified dietary needs are available. Together, these services cover grooming, therapy, routine care, personalized engagement and individual dietary requirements. Medicaid is accepted, giving families a payment route when personal savings may not cover a long stay.

A Walk Score of 34 out of 100 places the area in a car dependent setting. A resident who no longer drives would need a car or a ride for most errands.

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Overview of Fairwinds Woodward Park

Fairwinds Woodward Park is an independent living and assisted living community where both options are guaranteed to be comfortable for residents to maintain their individuality and freedom. Residents in the community are cared for by ensuring that the holistic wellness of each resident is met. The community gives off an engaging and enriching environment where the professional care staff is attentive and ready to go above and beyond for the residents. Fairwinds has celebrated and understood the importance of growth by ensuring seniors get the best possible care and limitless opportunities during their stay.

The lifestyle at Fairwinds is inspired by resort-style stay– leisure is the center of senior wellness. Community features include restaurant-style dining experiences curated by an in-house chef to take PrimeFit Wellness classes, a cafe, a private dining room, a salon and barbershop, transportation, guest parking, and a courtyard with outdoor seating

Starting Price $3,185/Month

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Overview of Meadowlark Gardens VI

Meadowlark Gardens VI is an esteemed community situated in the thriving neighborhood of Pratt Cir, Huntington Beach, CA, offering assisted living, respite care, and hospice care. Here, residents have a comfortable and safe retirement with a compassionate and highly skilled team attending to their special needs around the clock. The community also handles the housekeeping and laundry to ensure maintenance-free retirement.

Enrich your later years with a full calendar of fun activities and engaging programs tailored to your enjoyment and leisure. Healthy and delicious home-cooked meals are also served for your dietary needs and preferences. The community also optimizes Veteran benefits and tax benefits to ease residents’ financial restraints. Make every moment of your best years count with the community’s dedicated care and top-notch quality.

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Kokoro Assisted Living

1881 Bush Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
Overview of Kokoro Assisted Living

Kokoro Assisted Living is a wonderful senior living community that embraces both Japanese and American heritage and culture. The community’s emphasis on cultural activities, celebrations, and cuisine is a great way to foster a sense of community and create a unique experience for its residents. Kokoro offers a variety of independent and assisted living apartment styles to fit the needs of its residents. The availability of one-bedroom apartments and some studio apartments for double occupancy is especially convenient.

The community’s peaceful sanctuary, outdoor courtyard, and library offer a relaxing and rejuvenating atmosphere. The focus on staying active through exercise, strength, and spiritual wellness programs is important for maintaining physical and mental health in older adults.

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Overview of Belmont Village San Ramon

Belmont Village San Ramon is a retirement community in San Ramon, CA, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Here, older adults can find a home away from home, especially with a nurturing and family-like setting. Housekeeping, laundry, restaurant-style dining, and concierge services are also provided, so residents have a maintenance-free lifestyle. Focusing on residents’ holistic well-being, the community develops personalized care plans.

Off-site trips, creative programs, and educational activities encourage residents to live actively and explore interests. Residents can also relax and focus on wellness with first-class amenities, including a full-service salon, a fitness center, and a bistro. Located in the thriving neighborhood of San Ramon, near the Marketplace Shopping Center, a variety of dining options, and parks, the community ensures residents have easy access to necessities and leisure. This retirement community has comprehensive care options dedicated to older adults’ welfare, making it a good option for senior living in California.

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Overview of Safe Haven – Sunnyvale

Safe Haven, Sunnyvale offers assisted living, hospice care, memory care, palliative care, residential care, and respite care in Sunnyvale, California. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication management. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, while hospice supports residents receiving end of life care and palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom management during serious illness. Respite care offers short term stays when a family caregiver needs time to travel or recover.

With six beds, the community is small enough for residents and staff to get to know one another. Private rooms give residents an individual living space, while shared rooms may suit someone who wants a companion or is moving with another person. The range of care types may also suit a resident whose needs grow over time and who may be able to move between care levels without leaving the community.

A Walk Score of 71 places the area in the very walkable category, meaning most errands can be completed on foot and a resident who no longer drives may still be able to get out independently. A salon or spa brings personal grooming services into the community. The fully fenced backyard offers outdoor space with access to walking trails and community parks, while rehabilitation services and medical transportation arrangements support therapy needs and travel to medical appointments.

Richard Grimesey serves as administrator, Aileen Grimesey is director, and Safe Haven Care Homes operates the community.

Contact Safe Haven – Sunnyvale

Overview of Coastal House

Coastal House is a family-owned assisted living care home located in the Sawtelle neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. Operating for 15 years, the single-story residential facility provides localized personal care for seniors aged 55 and older.

The six-bed home offers private and semi-private rooms in one-bedroom and two-bedroom configurations, currently operating at 67 percent occupancy. Certified nursing assistants provide 24-hour personal supervision, care coordination, and medication administration.

Daily amenities include home-cooked meals served in indoor and outdoor dining areas, scheduled local medical transportation, and a structured calendar of music, games, and exercise activities. The property carries a walk score of 78, indicating a walkable location where everyday amenities are accessible on foot.

Prospective residents and their families can contact the Sawtelle administrative office directly to inquire about current bed availability, request monthly pricing details, or arrange an in-person visit.

Contact Coastal House, Inc.

Estancia Del Sol

2489 California Ave, Corona, CA 92881
Overview of Estancia Del Sol

Just a short distance from Corona Regional Medical Center, Estancia Del Sol is an assisted living and memory care community in Corona, California. The community is managed by MBK Senior Living and operated by Estancia Msl LLC and Msl Community Management LLC. Lisa Hunt serves as the administrator. It offers studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom residences across 135 beds. It currently has an occupancy rate of about 87%, reflecting steady demand.

The community has been serving residents for 7 years. Housekeeping, laundry, and scheduled transportation are available daily, helping residents and families spend less time on these tasks. Residents in memory care take part in specialized programs designed for their needs. Gardening, fitness classes, and movie screenings in the on-site theater give residents several ways to stay active and engaged.

The area has a Walk Score of 59, which is considered moderately walkable. Some errands can be completed on foot, but most trips require a car. Pets are allowed, so residents can keep a companion animal after moving in. This can make the move into community living easier for both residents and their pets.

State inspections show that Estancia Del Sol generally meets state requirements for licensing, staffing, and safety. A few isolated issues have been identified over the years, including one involving resident supervision and another involving food storage. Inspection records do not show these as recurring concerns. Families considering Estancia Del Sol may ask how these areas are managed daily.

Contact Estancia Del Sol

Sterling Court

850 N El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA 94401
Overview of Sterling Court

Located in San Mateo, California, Sterling Court is an independent and assisted living community that offers rental residences for older adults seeking support while maintaining an active lifestyle. The community has served residents for 35 years and is operated by Webcor Builders, Inc. and Fifty Peninsula Partners under the leadership of Executive Director Sarah St. Charles.

A key feature of the community is its all-inclusive pricing model, with a single monthly fee that covers dining, housekeeping, maintenance, and transportation. This makes expenses more predictable and eliminates additional service charges. Residents also have access to over 150 activities, exercise classes, and scheduled shuttle outings, providing a variety of opportunities for recreation and social engagement.

Dining services include chef-prepared meals, offering variety and convenience without the need for separate meal planning. The community is also pet-friendly, allowing residents to bring their companion animals with them.

With 24 residences in a mid-rise building, the community offers a smaller-scale setting that may encourage closer connections among residents and staff. One- and two-bedroom floor plans are available to accommodate individuals and couples. An occupancy rate of 88% also reflects consistent interest in the community.

The location is highly walkable, with many shops and services accessible on foot, while San Mateo Medical Center is a short drive away. State inspections have generally identified building maintenance and administrative documentation issues rather than concerns related to resident care, and a separate unsubstantiated complaint investigation.

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Overview of Autumn Glow Alzheimer’s Care Home

Autumn Glow Alzheimer’s Care Home provides assisted living in San Francisco’s Hayes Valley neighborhood. Residents receive help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while living in a private or semi private room.

The 15 bed home may suit someone who prefers a smaller community, although its 100 percent occupancy means all beds are currently filled. With a Walk Score of 98 out of 100, the area is considered a walker’s paradise, so daily errands do not require a car; a resident who no longer drives may still be able to complete errands on foot and take independent outings. Kit Fong serves as administrator, and Autumn Glow Alzheimer’s Home operates the community.

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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.