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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. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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.
Brookdale Garden Grove
AL
MC
Garden Grove
140
Facility 140
CA AVG 103
Rank #359 / 1,349
Yes
62
Facility 62
CA AVG 56
Rank #620 / 1,410
B-35
20
Facility 20
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,049 / 1,292
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 3
Rank #943 / 1,338
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 13
Rank #120 / 1,298
84.3%
Facility 84.3%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #314 / 1,200
Summerville At Cobbco Inc And Emeritus CorporationStudio / 1 Bed
Ivy Park at Murrieta
AL
MC
Murrieta
137
Facility 137
CA AVG 103
Rank #385 / 1,349
Yes
33
Facility 33
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,100 / 1,410
A17
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 13
Rank #859 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #857 / 1,298
88.3%
Facility 88.3%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #247 / 1,200
Riverside Care Group, LLC And Oakmont Mgmt. Grp. LLCStudio / 1 Bed /2 Bed
Sunrise of Hermosa Beach
AL
MC
Hermosa Beach
142
Facility 142
CA AVG 103
Rank #353 / 1,349
Yes
80
Facility 80
CA AVG 56
Rank #287 / 1,410
B15
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #709 / 1,292
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #450 / 1,338
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #650 / 1,298
54.2%
Facility 54.2%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1,026 / 1,200
Welltower Opco Group And Sunrise Senior Living MgtStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Brookdale Irvine
AL
Irvine (University Town Center)
155
Facility 155
CA AVG 103
Rank #273 / 1,349
Yes
82
Facility 82
CA AVG 56
Rank #241 / 1,410
C+49
34
Facility 34
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,190 / 1,292
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,165 / 1,338
21
Facility 21
CA AVG 13
Rank #295 / 1,298
93.5%
Facility 93.5%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #185 / 1,200
Blc Inn At The Park LLC1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Palms at La Quinta Senior Living
AL
MC
La Quinta
120
Facility 120
CA AVG 103
Rank #484 / 1,349
Yes
55
Facility 55
CA AVG 56
Rank #788 / 1,410
A+6
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #418 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,220 / 1,298
80.8%
Facility 80.8%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #478 / 1,200
Hawthorn Al Opco Gp LLC, Gp Of La Quinta Al Opco LPStudio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Brookdale Paulin Creek
AL
IL
MC
Santa Rosa
100
Facility 100
CA AVG 103
Rank #600 / 1,349
Yes
76
Facility 76
CA AVG 56
Rank #353 / 1,410
A-20
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 13
Rank #791 / 1,292
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #450 / 1,338
14
Facility 14
CA AVG 13
Rank #451 / 1,298
71.0%
Facility 71.0%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #697 / 1,200
Blc Lodge At Paulin Inc Gp, Blc Lodge At Paulin LPStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Ivy Park at Huntington Beach
AL
MC
Huntington Beach (Garfield)
142
Facility 142
CA AVG 103
Rank #353 / 1,349
Yes
57
Facility 57
CA AVG 56
Rank #745 / 1,410
A+10
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #610 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,220 / 1,298
82.4%
Facility 82.4%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #444 / 1,200
Transformer Opco LLC And Oakmont Management Group LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Atria Santa Clarita
AL
IL
MC
RC
Santa Clarita (Newhall)
160
Facility 160
CA AVG 103
Rank #244 / 1,349
Yes
75
Facility 75
CA AVG 56
Rank #375 / 1,410
B-38
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,150 / 1,292
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,184 / 1,338
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 13
Rank #543 / 1,298
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1 / 1,200
Arhc Svsclsa01 Trs LLC And Atria Management Co LLCStudio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Ivy Park at Playa Vista
AL
MC
Playa Vista
102
Facility 102
CA AVG 103
Rank #594 / 1,349
Yes
69
Facility 69
CA AVG 56
Rank #498 / 1,410
A+5
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #418 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,220 / 1,298
68.6%
Facility 68.6%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #750 / 1,200
Transformer Opco LLC And Oakmont Management Group LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Brookdale Lodi
AL
Lodi
82
Facility 82
CA AVG 103
Rank #731 / 1,349
Yes
73
Facility 73
CA AVG 56
Rank #423 / 1,410
A-30
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 13
Rank #859 / 1,292
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #840 / 1,338
18
Facility 18
CA AVG 13
Rank #380 / 1,298
85.4%
Facility 85.4%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #287 / 1,200
Blc Chancellor-Lodi Lh, LLC1 Bed

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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 Westgate Villa Assisted Living

Nestled in the peaceful Mayme Avenue, San Jose, CA, Westgate Villa Assisted Living is a blissful senior living community that provides assisted living. With spacious floor plans including a variety of private and semi-private rooms, the community ensures welcoming residences. Live a comfortable and stress-free retirement life within the community grounds.

Westgate Villa Assisted Living promotes a healthy and engaging lifestyle for its residents, providing them with fun enrichment activities and programs. The community also provides hover lifts for individuals who are in need of it and takes care of the bedridden. Serving three meals a day, the community prepares restaurant-style healthy and hearty meals for the residents’ satisfaction. Westgate Villa Assisted Living conducts musical performances, singing exercises, stretching exercises, games, trivia, and fitness activities. 

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Overview of Monte Vista Grove Homes

Administered by Deborah A. Herbert, Monte Vista Grove Homes is a single-story senior living community in Pasadena, California. It offers assisted living, memory care, residential care, and respite care. The community is about 4 miles from downtown Pasadena and just under 3 miles from USC Arcadia Hospital, keeping hospital care within easy reach if residents need it. It has been serving residents for 33 years.

The community is licensed for 66 beds, which offer both private and semi-private rooms. It currently has an occupancy rate of about 77%. The memory care program is designed for residents living with dementia. There are also private accommodations with private or shared bathrooms and emergency pull-cord systems for more safety. Residents receive 24-hour care and supervision, medication management, and assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing and toileting.

Meals are prepared to meet each resident’s dietary needs and restrictions. Scheduled activities support both cognitive engagement and physical well-being for residents living with memory loss. Housekeeping and laundry services are included. The community also welcomes pets. Transportation services are provided to help residents stay connected to their routines and families.

The area has a Walk Score of 40, which is somewhat walkable. A few nearby errands can be completed on foot, but most trips require driving. Families considering Monte Vista Grove Homes may ask how the memory care activities are planned and adjusted to meet residents’ daily needs.

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Overview of The Courtyard at Little Chico Creek

Located in Chico, California, Courtyard at Little Chico Creek sets a high standard for senior living, prioritizing safety and offering an environment ideal for various levels of care, including assisted living. With 24-hour staff availability and a protective atmosphere, residents can enjoy beautifully landscaped grounds, perfect for leisurely strolls. The facility features state-of-the-art studio and one-bedroom apartments designed to meet seniors’ diverse needs, each equipped with a private bath and kitchenette. The home boasts a total of 41 apartments, ensuring a comfortable and accommodating senior living experience.

In addition to their commitment to senior care, Courtyard at Little Chico Creek provides amenities such as a beauty parlor, whirlpool bath, and an activity and recreation center. These features, combined with their focus on safety and varied care options, make Courtyard at Little Chico Creek an ideal choice among assisted living facilities, creating a supportive environment for assisted senior living.

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Overview of Merrill Gardens at Monterey

A distinct senior living community situated in the quiet lands of Iris Canyon Road, Monterey, CA, Merrill Gardens at Monterey provides assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Featuring a selection of 110 cozy and spacious studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom residences, the community aims to provide a welcoming abode for seniors to live in comfort and elegance. A competent and highly skilled team delivers top-tier care and assistance around the clock for seniors to enjoy their best years without worries.

With a jam-packed calendar of fun activities and exciting programs, seniors discover new interests and reignite old hobbies for leisure and wellness. Merrill Gardens at Monterey fosters a bright and welcoming environment, ensuring seniors maintain an active and well-engaged lifestyle. Committed to enhancing seniors’ well-being, the community serves well-balanced meals for dietary satisfaction. Surrounded by a serene courtyard, Merrill Gardens at Monterey is a good place to live a wondrous retirement.

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Overview of Bellerose Senior Living

Bellerose Senior Living is an astounding continuing care retirement community surrounded by delightful local amenities in San Jose, CA, offering assisted living, memory care, hospice, and respite care. Residents receive the utmost care and attention for their unique needs with a kind and highly qualified team available 24/7. The community ensures residents’ comfort and safety with all-inclusive rates.

Fun recreational activities and engaging programs are conducted for residents’ happiness and wellness. Residents delight with delicious and well-balanced meals served daily to satisfy their dietary needs and preferences. With purposely designed and sophisticated private and semi-private rooms and state-of-the-art amenities, residents are guaranteed the finest retirement experience.

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Overview of Welbrook Santa Monica

Experience unrivaled care with Welbrook Santa Monica, a trusted senior living community settled in the peaceful lands of 17th Street, Santa Monica, CA, specializing in memory care. The community features cozy and warm private residences for seniors to live their best years in comfort and safety. With seniors’ well-being in mind, the community strives to deliver top-tier care and support from a team of compassionate and qualified professionals available around the clock.

Welbrook Santa Monica paves the way for residents to enjoy an active and blissful lifestyle within its beautiful campus by providing a wide array of signature programs that highlight their wellness. Feel good with delicious and healthy meals catering to nutritional needs and tastes. With its serene grounds and incredible amenities, Welbrook Santa Monica is a haven for seniors to enjoy a wondrous retirement.

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Overview of The Palms at Bonaventure Senior Living

Operated by Hawthorn AL Opco GP LLC and Integral Senior Living, The Palms at Bonaventure Senior Living is an assisted living and memory care community in Ventura, California, about 7.5 miles from the city center. Brandy McCauley serves as the administrator. The community offers assisted living and dedicated memory care, giving residents the option to remain in the same community as their care needs change over time.

The two-story community has 121 beds. One-bedroom and two-bedroom residences range from about 200 to just under 1,000 square feet. It has been operating for one year, with an occupancy rate of 84%. Residents must be at least 55 years old.

Residents enjoy restaurant-style dining and organised fitness and recreation programmes. Scheduled transportation services are available for appointments and errands, and there’s a 24-hour emergency call system provided throughout the community. Amenities on-site include a salon, a games room, landscaped grounds, and a dedicated dog park. Residents can bring their pets.

The neighborhood is somewhat walkable, meaning a handful of nearby errands can be completed on foot, while most trips require a car or the community’s transportation service. State inspections have consistently found that the community’s physical plant and safety systems are well maintained. Complaint investigations involving sanitation, safety, and staffing have also been resolved without substantiating the reported concerns. This inspection history reflects consistent compliance with state requirements over time.

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Overview of Brookdale Garden Grove

If you’re seeking a vibrant lifestyle with a perfect balance of independence and support, Brookdale Garden Grove in Garden Grove, California, could be the right senior living community for you. Brookdale Garden Grove offers assisted living and memory care in well-designed studios and one-bedroom apartments. The community’s compassionate caregivers provide assistance with daily living for assisted living residents while their memory care neighborhood receives a person-centered memory care program provided by a highly skilled and nurturing team of professionals.

At Brookdale Garden Grove, residents find the care to fit their needs in one community. In addition to round-the-clock assistance, maintenance services, and housekeeping, residents enjoy deliciously prepared meals and participate in diverse activities such as fitness classes, shopping trips, and game nights. The community also provides various amenities for residents’ leisure and wellness, including a well-stocked library, a general store, a game room, beautiful outdoor areas, and wifi access for entertainment and long-distance communication with families and friends.

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Ivy Park at Murrieta

27100 Clinton Keith Rd, Murrieta, CA 92562
Overview of Ivy Park at Murrieta

Ivy Park at Murrieta is a premier senior living community in the serene, suburban heart of Murrieta, California, offering various senior living options, including retirement living, assisted living, and memory care options. The community is thoughtfully designed to provide a secure and nurturing environment, featuring bright, spacious apartment homes and highly personalized lifestyle plans to ensure each resident receives the care they require.

Ivy Park at Murrieta is committed to providing residents with a lively and encouraging environment by combining compassionate care with interesting amenities like the Vine at Ivy restaurant,  indoor and outdoor lounge areas, a hydro spa, a full-service salon, and a state-of-the-art wellness and fitness center. A movie theater, restaurant, library, activity studio, and walking trails are among the extra features that guarantee residents plenty of opportunities for leisure and social interaction. The community also provides all-day dining, scheduled transportation, weekly housekeeping, medication management, and round-the-clock personal care support to ensure each resident lives a comfortable and well-supported life.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Assisted Living in California at a glance

Avg Monthly Cost: $7,797The average monthly cost across facilities in California. Reflects published or estimated base rates and can vary with care level, room type, and amenities. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: $5,600
Avg Walk Score: 56/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in California. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 103The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in California. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in California

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in California?

Assisted living in California supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in California?

Assisted living in California is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does California Medicaid cover assisted living?

California Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including California) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is assisted living?

Assisted living combines private or semi-private apartments with help on activities of daily living (meals, bathing, dressing, medication management) and a social calendar — for residents who need some support but do not need 24/7 medical care.

How many assisted living facilities are listed on this page?

This page features 1437 assisted living facilities in California. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right assisted living facility in California?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in California, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting assisted living facilities in California?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.