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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.
Eskaton Village Roseville
AL
IL
MC
Roseville (Blue Oaks)
125
Facility 125
CA AVG 103
Rank #454 / 1,350
Yes
57
Facility 57
CA AVG 56
Rank #746 / 1,411
A-26
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #610 / 1,292
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #840 / 1,338
18
Facility 18
CA AVG 13
Rank #381 / 1,299
64.8%
Facility 64.8%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #883 / 1,202
Eskaton Village-RosevilleStudio / 1 Bed
Ivy Park at Oakland Hills
AL
MC
Oakland (Crestmont)
100
Facility 100
CA AVG 103
Rank #600 / 1,350
Yes
16
Facility 16
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,272 / 1,411
A-12
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #709 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,224 / 1,299
92.0%
Facility 92.0%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #200 / 1,202
Transformer Opco LLC And Oakmont Management Group LLCStudio / Suite / 1 Bed
Ivy Park at Palos Verdes
AL
MC
Torrance (Riviera)
115
Facility 115
CA AVG 103
Rank #529 / 1,350
Yes
60
Facility 60
CA AVG 56
Rank #671 / 1,411
A-12
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #709 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,135 / 1,299
64.3%
Facility 64.3%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #885 / 1,202
Transformer Opco LLC And Oakmont Management Group LLCStudio / Suite / 1 Bed
Sparr Heights Estates Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
RC
Montrose
131
Facility 131
CA AVG 103
Rank #415 / 1,350
No
77
Facility 77
CA AVG 56
Rank #343 / 1,411
A17
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 13
Rank #890 / 1,292
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #679 / 1,338
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 13
Rank #701 / 1,299
53.4%
Facility 53.4%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1,038 / 1,202
Ec Opco Ca Partner IV LLC And Sh1 Shoreline Mgmt, LLCSuite / Studio / 1 Bed
Enso Village, a Kendal Affiliate
AL
IL
MC
Healdsburg
400
Facility 400
CA AVG 103
Rank #26 / 1,350
No
89
Facility 89
CA AVG 56
Rank #129 / 1,411
B+15
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #418 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,135 / 1,299
76.8%
Facility 76.8%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #564 / 1,202
A Zen Inspired Community Kendal At Sonoma-
Drake House
AL
Monterey
55
Facility 55
CA AVG 103
Rank #871 / 1,350
No
96
Facility 96
CA AVG 56
Rank #30 / 1,411
B+23
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 13
Rank #791 / 1,292
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #451 / 1,338
20
Facility 20
CA AVG 13
Rank #328 / 1,299
96.4%
Facility 96.4%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #158 / 1,202
Front Street Inc & Drake House Center LLC-
Acacia Villas
AL
IL
Fullerton
99
Facility 99
CA AVG 103
Rank #625 / 1,350
No
48
Facility 48
CA AVG 56
Rank #912 / 1,411
B+13
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #556 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 13
Rank #547 / 1,299
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1 / 1,202
Kairos Management One, LLC-
Emerald Court
AL
IL
MC
Center Anaheim (Northwest Anaheim)
299
Facility 299
CA AVG 103
Rank #51 / 1,350
Yes
62
Facility 62
CA AVG 56
Rank #621 / 1,411
A-31
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 13
Rank #890 / 1,292
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #840 / 1,338
24
Facility 24
CA AVG 13
Rank #235 / 1,299
84.6%
Facility 84.6%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #308 / 1,202
Krc Anaheim, & Kisco Senior Living, LLC-
Westborough Royale
AL
RC
-
99
Facility 99
CA AVG 103
Rank #625 / 1,350
No
83
Facility 83
CA AVG 56
Rank #228 / 1,411
A+3
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
24
Facility 24
CA AVG 13
Rank #235 / 1,299
-Berg Senior Services, LLC-
Gardens at Escondido
AL
IL
MC
RC
Escondido (North Broadway)
101
Facility 101
CA AVG 103
Rank #597 / 1,350
Yes
69
Facility 69
CA AVG 56
Rank #499 / 1,411
C+25
15
Facility 15
CA AVG 13
Rank #958 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #964 / 1,299
72.3%
Facility 72.3%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #665 / 1,202
Pacifica El Norte LP And Escondido El Norte Mgr. LLCStudio / Alcove

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Overview of Eskaton Village Roseville

Eskaton Village Roseville offers a vibrant senior living experience in West Roseville, CA conveniently located near shops, restaurants, parks, and medical services. This community features a main Lodge providing independent living, assisted living, short-term stays, and memory care services, surrounded by a picturesque neighborhood of private residences. Residents can choose from spacious accommodations with various floor plans to suit their tastes. Eskaton Village Roseville is dedicated to personalized care, especially for those experiencing dementia or Alzheimer’s, with specialized programs and enhanced wellness support.

Enjoy its exceptional amenities including 24-hour staffing, licensed nurse oversight, iWave air purification, smart home technology, and weekly housekeeping. The community also offers a Campus Village Center with a café bistro, fitness center, heated pool, library, and more. With Eskaton Connect, residents and families stay connected through an easy-to-use app, ensuring a fulfilling and enriching lifestyle at Eskaton Village Roseville.

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Ivy Park at Oakland Hills

11889 Skyline Blvd, Oakland, CA 94619
Overview of Ivy Park at Oakland Hills

Situated in Oakland, California, Ivy Park at Oakland Hills stands as a reliable residential assisted living facility, providing trustworthy support for seniors in need. Specializing in both assisted living and memory care, this community distinguishes itself with breathtaking views that enhance the overall ambiance. Outdoor spaces are thoughtfully designed, offering seniors an enjoyable environment to relish fresh air and sunlight.

The assisted living facility boasts a range of amenities, including a library, hydro spa, bistro, activity studios, and more. Ivy Park at Oakland Hills really exemplifies the essence of assisted living communities, offering a comprehensive and enriching experience for those seeking top-notch assisted living facilities.

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Ivy Park at Palos Verdes

25535 Hawthorne Blvd, Torrance, CA 90505
Overview of Ivy Park at Palos Verdes

Ivy Park at Palos Verdes offers assisted living and memory care services– delivered by the staff’s compassionate and kind approach. They ensure that every resident can live a purposeful life every day and feel at home through the exceptional service and care they provide. Ivy Park is considerably one of the most welcoming and inclusive senior living communities, which would be ideal for you or your loved one who seeks a home secured with safety.

The lifestyle at Ivy Park ensures that everyone stays active, which is why they have wellness programs that help enrich their body and spirit. Community services and amenities include concierge services, arts and crafts, social activities, a full-service hair salon, and indoor and outdoor common areas.

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Overview of Sparr Heights Estates Senior Living

Residing in the harmonious neighborhood of Honolulu Avenue, Montrose, CA, Sparr Heights Estates Senior Living is an extraordinary senior living community that provides assisted living, memory care, and respite care. The community features sophisticated and purposely built studio and one-bedroom floor plans, ensuring seniors experience comfort and convenience at its finest. A reliable and highly skilled team strives to deliver top-tier care and support to meet seniors’ special needs and aspirations.

Meet new friends and participate in engaging activities and exciting programs for leisure and wellness. With its commitment to seniors’ well-being, the community serves delightful and well-balanced meals for dietary satisfaction. Sparr Heights Estates Senior Living fosters a warm and inviting environment for seniors to thrive and live their best lives within its wonderful premises.

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Overview of Enso Village, a Kendal Affiliate

Enso Village, a Kendal Affiliate offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care in Healdsburg, CA. Independent living provides private apartment living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living offers help with bathing, dressing, medication, and other daily tasks without requiring a resident to leave their apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Together, the three care levels can support a resident whose needs grow over time without leaving the community.

One-bedroom apartments provide a single private living space, while two-bedroom apartments can suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion. A Walk Score of 89 means the area is very walkable, and most errands can be done on foot, giving a resident who no longer drives a way to get out independently.

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Overview of Drake House

Drake House is an assisted living community in Monterey, California. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps their own apartment.

Drake House has 55 beds. That makes it a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know each other, and it may be a good fit for someone who prefers that setting. Julie Huynh serves as administrator, and Front Street & Drake House Center operates the community. A Walk Score of 96 places the area in the walker’s paradise band, meaning daily errands do not require a car and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

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Acacia Villas

1620 E. Chapman Avenue, Fullerton, CA 92831
Overview of Acacia Villas

Acacia Villas offers assisted living and independent living in Fullerton, California. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while the resident keeps a private apartment. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care.

Having both care types under one roof may suit someone whose needs change over time. A resident can move between independent living and assisted living without leaving the community. Acacia Villas has 99 beds and is listed at 100% occupancy, meaning all listed beds are occupied.

Residents have access to a clubhouse, gym facilities, a lifestyle park, and a swimming pool for recreation and exercise on site. A fine dining restaurant provides an on-site dining venue. Biometric access control and patrolling guards are listed security features.

Starting prices are listed at R 25 000,00 to R 32 500,00, which gives families an initial budgeting reference, although the available facts do not connect those amounts to specific care levels. Tammy Joo serves as administrator, and Kairos Management One operates the community. A Walk Score of 48 places the area in a car-dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride.

Starting Price $25,000,003,250,000/Month

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Overview of Emerald Court

Emerald Court offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Anaheim, California. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while the resident keeps a private apartment; independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care; memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Having all three care levels in one community can suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since moving to a different level does not require leaving Emerald Court. The community has 299 beds, which means more residents, more staff, and usually more programming.

In the Northwest Anaheim neighborhood, Emerald Court has a Walk Score of 62, meaning the area is somewhat walkable and some errands may be possible on foot for a resident who no longer drives. Three swimming pools and two fitness centers offer places to swim and exercise, while the resident clubhouse provides shared community space. Pets are allowed, so a resident may keep a pet in the community. Daizel C Gasperian serves as administrator, and Krc Anaheim, & Kisco Senior Living operates Emerald Court.

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Overview of Westborough Royale

Westborough Royale offers assisted living and respite care in South San Francisco. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while a resident lives in a private suite. Respite care provides a short term stay for someone whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. The community may be a good fit for a family seeking temporary support or a resident who needs help with everyday routines.

Westborough Royale has 99 beds. A Walk Score of 83 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Residents can use the salon and spa, outdoor spaces, daily fitness, wellness and social programs, and scheduled entertainment. Chef prepared meals and snacks are served in the dining room, with special diets available, while transportation covers medical appointments, shopping and planned outings. Berg Senior Services operates Westborough Royale, and Bridget Kelly serves as the administrator.

Contact Westborough Royale

Gardens at Escondido

1342 N Escondido Blvd, Escondido, CA 92026
Overview of Gardens at Escondido

Gardens at Escondido is an assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care community in Escondido, CA. Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living provides help with dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps a private apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision, and respite care offers a short stay when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Having all four care levels in one community may be a good fit for a resident whose needs may grow over time, because changing care levels does not require leaving the community. Gardens at Escondido has 101 beds, with studios and alcove layouts available. A studio provides one private space.

Pets are allowed, so residents can bring a pet. Outdoor space includes a rooftop garden and rooftop deck. Chef prepared meals are served in the dining room, and the salon provides onsite grooming.

A Walk Score of 69 out of 100 makes the area somewhat walkable, meaning some errands can be done on foot for a resident who no longer drives. Monica Flores serves as the administrator. Gardens at Escondido is operated by Pacifica El Norte LP and Escondido El Norte Mgr.

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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.