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The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.
| OakView Health Center | AL MC NH SNF | Thousand Oaks (Mountclef Village) | 63
Facility
63
CA AVG
103
Rank
#1063 / 1657 | No |
20
Facility
20
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1846 / 2092 | 89
Facility
89
CA AVG
81
Rank
#461 / 1401 | 7 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
13
Rank
#529 / 1397 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
3
Rank
#600 / 1164 | 18
Facility
18
CA AVG
13
Rank
#428 / 1487 |
79.4%
Facility
79.4%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#608 / 1368 | A+ | Oakview Hc LLC | Private / Semi-Private Rooms |
| The Reutlinger Community | AL IL MC NH SNF | Danville | 120
Facility
120
CA AVG
103
Rank
#561 / 1657 | No |
30
Facility
30
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1720 / 2092 | 86
Facility
86
CA AVG
81
Rank
#630 / 1401 | 22 | 11
Facility
11
CA AVG
13
Rank
#889 / 1397 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
3
Rank
#413 / 1164 | 26
Facility
26
CA AVG
13
Rank
#205 / 1487 |
65.0%
Facility
65.0%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#1008 / 1368 | A+ | Reutlinger Community, The And Eskaton Properties Inc | Studio / 1 Bed |
| Spring Lake Village | AL NH IL MC | Santa Rosa (Melita) | 679
Facility
679
CA AVG
103
Rank
#8 / 1657 | No |
13
Facility
13
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1926 / 2092 | 88
Facility
88
CA AVG
81
Rank
#513 / 1401 | 13 | 6
Facility
6
CA AVG
13
Rank
#654 / 1397 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
3
Rank
#600 / 1164 | 39
Facility
39
CA AVG
13
Rank
#45 / 1487 | - | A+ | Front Porch Communities And Services | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Canterbury Woods | AL IL NH SNF | Pacific Grove | 190
Facility
190
CA AVG
103
Rank
#179 / 1657 | No |
81
Facility
81
CA AVG
57
Rank
#384 / 2092 | 91
Facility
91
CA AVG
81
Rank
#355 / 1401 | 9 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
13
Rank
#324 / 1397 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
3
Rank
#413 / 1164 | 42
Facility
42
CA AVG
13
Rank
#34 / 1487 |
72.6%
Facility
72.6%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#786 / 1368 | A+ | Front Porch Communities And Services | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| San Francisco Towers | AL NH IL MC | San Francisco (Cathedral Hill) | 350
Facility
350
CA AVG
103
Rank
#36 / 1657 | No |
99
Facility
99
CA AVG
57
Rank
#2 / 2092 | 93
Facility
93
CA AVG
81
Rank
#242 / 1401 | 9 | 5
Facility
5
CA AVG
13
Rank
#592 / 1397 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1164 | 28
Facility
28
CA AVG
13
Rank
#158 / 1487 |
100.0%
Facility
100.0%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#1 / 1368 | - | Front Porch Communities And Services | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Harrison Villa of Mt. San Antonio Gardens | AL IL MC NH SNF | Pomona | 520
Facility
520
CA AVG
103
Rank
#16 / 1657 | No |
45
Facility
45
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1474 / 2092 | 94
Facility
94
CA AVG
81
Rank
#185 / 1401 | 12 | 3
Facility
3
CA AVG
13
Rank
#441 / 1397 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1164 | 33
Facility
33
CA AVG
13
Rank
#91 / 1487 |
75.4%
Facility
75.4%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#719 / 1368 | - | Congregational Homes, Incorporated | Studio |
| O‘Connor Woods | AL IL MC NH RC SNF | Stockton (Sherwood Manor) | 499
Facility
499
CA AVG
103
Rank
#23 / 1657 | Yes |
22
Facility
22
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1826 / 2092 | 94
Facility
94
CA AVG
81
Rank
#185 / 1401 | 11 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
13
Rank
#324 / 1397 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1164 | 34
Facility
34
CA AVG
13
Rank
#81 / 1487 |
73.4%
Facility
73.4%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#761 / 1368 | - | O'connor Woods Housing | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Vi at La Jolla Village | AL IL MC NH SNF | San Diego (University City) | 783
Facility
783
CA AVG
103
Rank
#5 / 1657 | No |
88
Facility
88
CA AVG
57
Rank
#218 / 2092 | 84
Facility
84
CA AVG
81
Rank
#731 / 1401 | 29 | 17
Facility
17
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1061 / 1397 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1164 | 27
Facility
27
CA AVG
13
Rank
#183 / 1487 |
69.3%
Facility
69.3%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#865 / 1368 | - | Ccw La Jolla LLC, Cc La Jolla LLC, And Classic Res Mgmt | Suite / Penthouse / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| University Retirement Community | AL HC IL MC NH SNF | Davis (West Davis) | 500
Facility
500
CA AVG
103
Rank
#22 / 1657 | No |
54
Facility
54
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1242 / 2092 | 91
Facility
91
CA AVG
81
Rank
#355 / 1401 | 12 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
13
Rank
#529 / 1397 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
3
Rank
#413 / 1164 | 28
Facility
28
CA AVG
13
Rank
#158 / 1487 | - | - | Univer Retire Com At Davis/Pacific Retire Services | 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed |
| The Vineyards – California Armenian Home | AL IL MC NH RESC SNF | Fresno (Roosevelt) | 412
Facility
412
CA AVG
103
Rank
#27 / 1657 | No |
24
Facility
24
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1798 / 2092 | 91
Facility
91
CA AVG
81
Rank
#355 / 1401 | 14 | 8
Facility
8
CA AVG
13
Rank
#762 / 1397 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1164 | 41
Facility
41
CA AVG
13
Rank
#38 / 1487 |
54.1%
Facility
54.1%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#1181 / 1368 | - | California Home For The Aged Inc | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Vi at Palo Alto | AL IL MC NH SNF | Palo Alto | 876
Facility
876
CA AVG
103
Rank
#1 / 1657 | No |
80
Facility
80
CA AVG
57
Rank
#417 / 2092 | 90
Facility
90
CA AVG
81
Rank
#398 / 1401 | 20 | 10
Facility
10
CA AVG
13
Rank
#850 / 1397 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1164 | 21
Facility
21
CA AVG
13
Rank
#336 / 1487 |
73.1%
Facility
73.1%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#773 / 1368 | - | Cc Palo Alto LLC And Classic Res. Mgmt. Ltd. Partner | 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed |
| Belmont Village Senior Living La Jolla | AL NH RESC | La Jolla (University City) | 220
Facility
220
CA AVG
103
Rank
#117 / 1657 | No |
69
Facility
69
CA AVG
57
Rank
#768 / 2092 | 87
Facility
87
CA AVG
81
Rank
#568 / 1401 | 2 | 5
Facility
5
CA AVG
13
Rank
#592 / 1397 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
3
Rank
#600 / 1164 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1100 / 1487 |
88.6%
Facility
88.6%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#311 / 1368 | - | Hsre-Bv IV Trs LLC And Belmont Three LLC Et Al | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Webster House | AL IL NH SNF | Palo Alto (Crescent Park) | 54
Facility
54
CA AVG
103
Rank
#1123 / 1657 | No |
90
Facility
90
CA AVG
57
Rank
#171 / 2092 | 94
Facility
94
CA AVG
81
Rank
#185 / 1401 | 7 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1 / 1397 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1164 | 11
Facility
11
CA AVG
13
Rank
#610 / 1487 |
90.7%
Facility
90.7%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#261 / 1368 | - | Front Porch Communities And Services | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Covenant Living at the Samarkand | AL MC NH SNF | Santa Barbara (Samarkand) | 379
Facility
379
CA AVG
103
Rank
#31 / 1657 | No |
50
Facility
50
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1345 / 2092 | 90
Facility
90
CA AVG
81
Rank
#398 / 1401 | 6 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
13
Rank
#210 / 1397 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
3
Rank
#600 / 1164 | 33
Facility
33
CA AVG
13
Rank
#91 / 1487 |
85.2%
Facility
85.2%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#379 / 1368 | A+ | Covenant Living West | - |
| The Terraces at San Joaquin Gardens a CCRC | AL IL MC NH SNF | Fresno | 652
Facility
652
CA AVG
103
Rank
#9 / 1657 | No |
57
Facility
57
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1157 / 2092 | 88
Facility
88
CA AVG
81
Rank
#513 / 1401 | 4 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
13
Rank
#529 / 1397 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
3
Rank
#600 / 1164 | 32
Facility
32
CA AVG
13
Rank
#106 / 1487 |
57.2%
Facility
57.2%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#1147 / 1368 | A+ | Humangood & Humangood Norcal & Humangood Fresno | - |
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.
Committed to delivering a vacation-style retirement experience to its residents, Atria Park of Vintage Hills is a luxury senior living community that offers personalized independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. Residents here are provided with stunning and cozy living spaces in a range of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans for a comfortable living environment. Licensed nurses are available 24/7 to offer various assistance, including support with daily living activities, grooming, and medication administration.
Residents are provided with a wide range of activities to keep them engaged, stimulated, and entertained, combined with all-inclusive amenities that contribute to residents’ enjoyment and convenience. Chef-prepared meals are served restaurant-style in the elegant dining room, making sure residents are always full and eating right on time. At Atria Park of Vintage Hills, residents are bound to enjoy the lifestyle they want without stressing about chores and tedious tasks.
Prioritizing residents’ welfare, Meadowlark Gardens III is a distinguished community set in the harmonious neighborhood of Cornell Drive, Huntington Beach, CA, offering assisted living, hospice care, and respite care. With a compassionate and highly trained team attending to personal needs and preferences, residents do not have to worry about their daily living. Housekeeping and laundry services are also cared for to ensure a maintenance-free lifestyle.
A jam-packed calendar of fun activities and engaging events are conducted to keep residents active and well-connected. Here, residents have the finest dining experience with delightful and healthy home-cooked meals that satisfy their dietary needs and preferences. Medication management and assistance with daily living activities are included in what you pay for, ensuring you receive the care you deserve.
A trusted community since 1996, Meadowlark Gardens II in Wishingwell Lane, Huntington Beach, CA, offers assisted living, respite care, and hospice care. Committed to enhancing residents’ living experiences, the community provides top-tier care and support for their unique needs in retirement. Residents get to keep their independence without having to worry about their daily living activities.
Recreational activities and exercise programs are orchestrated for residents to remain active and socially connected. Find comfort in mealtimes with healthy and delicious homecooked meals satisfying their dietary needs and preferences. Assistance with medication, regular monitoring of blood pressure, and visiting healthcare professionals are available for residents’ healthcare needs. Live your golden years without worries with genuine care and an inviting environment.
Live a carefree retirement life with Merced Girard Residential Care, a warm and welcoming community in San Francisco, CA for those needing assisted living. Residents here are welcomed in bright and spacious accommodations tailored to their safety and mobility needs. Friendly and reliable caregivers are available 24/7 to support residents with their personal care, medications, and other things they may need help with.
In addition to personalized care plans, the community provides a full calendar of activities for residents’ enrichment and enjoyment. Meal times are also prioritized and tailored to accommodate residents’ individual dietary needs and tastes for proper nourishment. Here, tedious and mundane chores are removed from everyone’s lives for a worry-free living experience.
Considered to be Palmdale’s golden standard of a retirement community, Palm Vista offers luxurious assisted, independent, and memory care living for seniors in California. The resort-style experience is built on a personalized care plan created to fit an individual’s unique needs. Management and staff foster a lifestyle based on their choices so that residents can grow and maintain their individuality. The community ensures a sense of freedom for its residents, promoting an enjoyable and professional experience. Residents can expect a graceful approach to a compassionate senior living experience.
Palm Vista ensures full attention and supervision when meeting the needs of each senior. Its world-class hospitality extends to the opportunities waiting to be discovered for residents to immerse themselves in; these include calendar-filled educational activities, restaurant-style dining experiences, and enriching programs.
The Remington Club, located on Hierba Drive in San Diego, provides assisted living, independent living, and outpatient rehabilitation services. This home is a paradise for seniors who want to enjoy the warmth of the California sun while residing in a refreshing environment. They have an unwavering commitment to quality, ensuring that residents receive top-notch services and care. With their personalized attention from its staff members, seniors can feel confident that their needs are being met and their expectations are exceeded.
Every day is full of adventures and new experiences at The Remington Club. Residents can take an everyday escape and visit the cocktail lounge, salon and barber, covered parking, fitness center, library, movie theater, private dining room, or outdoor pool. With these amenities, seniors can enjoy a fulfilling and active lifestyle that caters to their individual preferences. The Remington Club is indeed the perfect venue for such an exciting retirement.
Fathers of St. operates Villa Scalabrini Retirement Center, a 130-bed nursing and senior living property owned by Ardeshir Afshar in Sun Valley, California. The location runs at roughly 56 percent occupancy, leaving several open units across its three specialized residential hubs: the Safe Care Center, La Piazza, and the Special Care Unit. Stays average about 18 months, indicating a steady population of intermediate and long-term residents who cover their housing fees using private funds, traditional Medicare, or state Medicaid.
Residents receive roughly 4 hours and 11 minutes of direct, hands-on attention every day from an on-site team of nurses and aides. This round-the-clock staffing handles physical rehabilitation programs, runs specialized respite care, and coordinates a social schedule complete with an on-site library, barber services, and fresh meals prepared daily by a chef. The surrounding neighborhood is car-dependent, so visiting families will generally need to drive when coming to the property or taking residents out.
Prospective residents can check out the floor plans and request info on open rooms by calling the front office, where they can also ask about specialized memory care placements or pick a day to visit the grounds. This admissions desk can provide the latest reports from government health inspectors, who check the property through routine compliance reviews to verify that medical logs and building safety records meet code requirements.
Experience the best of your golden years with Pacific Gardens, a blissful community in Santa Clara, CA, offering assisted living and memory care. A compassionate and highly trained team provides exceptional care tailored to residents’ needs 24/7 to ensure their comfort and safety. Promoting a vibrant and welcoming environment, the community strives to maintain residents’ independence while helping with their personal needs and cognitive conditions.
Recreational activities are conducted according to residents’ interests and capabilities, ensuring they remain active and socially engaged. Delightful and healthy meals are served daily to cater to residents’ dietary needs and preferences. With state-of-the-art amenities and exceptional services, residents enjoy the highest quality of life in retirement.
Experience the highest quality of life with Grand River Villa, an esteemed community situated in the harmonious neighborhood of Michigan Boulevard, West Sacramento, CA, offering assisted living. With its intimate and nurturing environment, the community strives to accommodate up to 30 residents and provide exceptional care for their unique needs around the clock. The community ensures a worry-free lifestyle, handling the housekeeping, laundry, and other day-to-day activities.
Residents will not run out of things to do with a thoughtfully curated calendar of fun activities and enriching programs that aim to promote social interactions and an active lifestyle. Medication assistance and 24-hour non-medical care are provided to meet residents’ needs. Here, residents enjoy the finest dining experience with delicious and healthy meals that cater to dietary needs and preferences. Live a blissful retirement in the community’s stress-free setting and welcoming spaces.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these assisted living communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
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 1431 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.


















