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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. 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.
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.
Honors Way Care Home
AL
RESC
Moreno Valley
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,036 / 1,350
Yes
25
Facility 25
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,181 / 1,411
B-4
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #857 / 1,299
66.7%
Facility 66.7%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #785 / 1,202
A+Honors Way Care Home LLCPrivate / Shared Rooms
Atria Collwood
AL
RC
San Diego (Talmadge)
185
Facility 185
CA AVG 103
Rank #166 / 1,350
Yes
79
Facility 79
CA AVG 56
Rank #309 / 1,411
C+86
59
Facility 59
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,265 / 1,292
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,024 / 1,338
50
Facility 50
CA AVG 13
Rank #7 / 1,299
45.9%
Facility 45.9%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1,125 / 1,202
A+Wg Collwood Knolls Sh LP And Atria Management Co LLCStudio / 1 Bed
Cottages at Hemet
AL
IL
MC
RC
Hemet
110
Facility 110
CA AVG 103
Rank #551 / 1,350
No
61
Facility 61
CA AVG 56
Rank #642 / 1,411
B-50
30
Facility 30
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,166 / 1,292
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #840 / 1,338
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 13
Rank #120 / 1,299
71.8%
Facility 71.8%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #679 / 1,202
A+Pacifica Sl Hemet LLC And Hemet Mgr LLCStudio / 1 Bed
LightShine Homecare
AL
RESC
Upland
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,036 / 1,350
No
63
Facility 63
CA AVG 56
Rank #606 / 1,411
B+3
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,292
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #679 / 1,338
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 13
Rank #588 / 1,299
50.0%
Facility 50.0%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1,064 / 1,202
A+Lightshine Home Care, IncPrivate / Semi-Private / Shared Rooms
Vista Del Mar Senior Living
AL
MC
Long Beach (Vista Del Mar)
300
Facility 300
CA AVG 103
Rank #49 / 1,350
Yes
58
Facility 58
CA AVG 56
Rank #725 / 1,411
B-123
112
Facility 112
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,291 / 1,292
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,128 / 1,338
15
Facility 15
CA AVG 13
Rank #432 / 1,299
79.3%
Facility 79.3%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #505 / 1,202
C+3360 Magnolia Ave., IncPrivate Rooms
Northridge Valley Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
RC
Los Angeles (Northridge)
110
Facility 110
CA AVG 103
Rank #551 / 1,350
Yes
71
Facility 71
CA AVG 56
Rank #461 / 1,411
B-28
19
Facility 19
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,032 / 1,292
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #840 / 1,338
17
Facility 17
CA AVG 13
Rank #403 / 1,299
66.4%
Facility 66.4%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #853 / 1,202
A+Pacifica Somerfield LLC And Northridge Sl Mgr LLCStudio / Suite
Pacifica Senior Living Poway
AL
IL
RC
Poway
72
Facility 72
CA AVG 103
Rank #792 / 1,350
Yes
36
Facility 36
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,067 / 1,411
B17
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 13
Rank #827 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #964 / 1,299
72.2%
Facility 72.2%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #667 / 1,202
A+Gateway Park Holdings LLC And California Senior Et AlStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Wildomar Senior Assisted Living
AL
RESC
Wildomar
200
Facility 200
CA AVG 103
Rank #131 / 1,350
Yes
43
Facility 43
CA AVG 56
Rank #981 / 1,411
B31
22
Facility 22
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,078 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,056 / 1,299
56.5%
Facility 56.5%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1,005 / 1,202
A+Wildomar Senior Assisted Living LLC1 Bed / 2 Bed
Bridgeway Senior Care
AL
HOS
MC
RESC
Roseville (Quail Glen)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,036 / 1,350
No
60
Facility 60
CA AVG 56
Rank #671 / 1,411
B+8
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #199 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #964 / 1,299
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1 / 1,202
A+Bridgeway Senior Care, LLC-
Sterling Inn
AL
Victorville
185
Facility 185
CA AVG 103
Rank #166 / 1,350
Yes
51
Facility 51
CA AVG 56
Rank #861 / 1,411
B-13
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 13
Rank #756 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
18
Facility 18
CA AVG 13
Rank #381 / 1,299
63.2%
Facility 63.2%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #910 / 1,202
-Koerick Sterling Inn G.p, Victorville, LLC,Studio / 1 Bed

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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Honors Way Care Home

26818 Honors Way, Moreno Valley, CA 92555
Overview of Honors Way Care Home

Make every moment count at Honor Way Care Home, a blissful community in Moreno Valley, CA, offering assisted living. A kind and well-trained team provides the highest quality of care 24/7, ensuring residents’ comfort and safety. This 6-bed community strives to maintain residents’ independence, promoting an intimate and nurturing environment for their peace of mind.

Residents will not run out of things to do with a jam-packed calendar of fun recreational activities and engaging programs. Delicious and healthy meals are also served to meet residents’ nutritional needs and preferences. The community also provides medication management and transportation arrangements for residents’ convenience and safety. Residents are guaranteed the finest retirement experience with the community’s top-notch services and friendly setting.

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Overview of Atria Collwood

Atria Collwood is an excellent option for seniors seeking an independent lifestyle but need help with daily tasks. Here, every resident is treated with dignity and as their own person, while given a sense of belonging. With a dedicated team of compassionate caregivers by their side, each daily tasks is taken care of for the residents.

At Atria Collwood, there are enriching activities for different differences, to chef-prepared meals that delight the senses, care and thoughtfulness are provided to all the residents. With personalized support tailored to individual needs, residents are able to fully enjoy their senior years.

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Cottages at Hemet

1177 S Palm Ave, Hemet, CA 92543
Overview of Cottages at Hemet

Offering a blend of residential care tiers for seniors with varying support needs, Cottages at Hemet is a nursing home and assisted living community administered by Barbara Bogoje in Hemet, California. The 110-bed community provides assisted living, memory care, and respite care services, each tailored to meet residents at their current care stage.

To support daily living activities, the home operates 24/7 with consistent staffing. Daily life centers on chef-prepared meals, housekeeping services, and a calendar of engaging activities designed to keep residents connected and active. The community creates a warm, neighborly atmosphere where residents maintain their preferred independence. For families managing financial logistics, the facility offers on-site financial planning support to help navigate insurance, Medicaid options, and payment considerations. Respite care exists for those needing temporary residential support while convalescing from a hospital stay or managing a momentary need. The neighborhood scores 62 for walkability. This means some errands can be done on foot, while most trips require a car.

The setting fits residents and families who cherish a quieter, residential feel instead of a high-traffic commercial area.

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Overview of LightShine Homecare

LightShine Homecare provides assisted living and residential care in Upland, California. Residents can receive help with daily showers, dressing, grooming, incontinence care, and medication management, with ongoing assessments to address changing care needs. The home has six beds, creating a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know each other. It may suit someone who prefers a small residential setting.

Residents may have a private, semi private, or shared room, depending on availability and preference, so some will have a room alone while others will share with a roommate. Home cooked meals can accommodate dietary needs. Transportation coordination helps residents arrange rides to medical appointments, while the community’s 63 out of 100 Walk Score places it in a somewhat walkable area where some errands can be completed on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to make selected nearby trips independently.

Abigail Navarro Del Puerto serves as the administrator. LightShine Homecare is a one story building, and furnishings include a dresser, nightstand, twin bed, lamp, and chair. The living room has digital cable television, and residents have unlimited nationwide phone service.

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Vista Del Mar Senior Living

3360 Magnolia Ave, Long Beach, CA 90806
Overview of Vista Del Mar Senior Living

Nestled in the serene setting of Magnolia Avenue, Long Beach, CA, Vista Del Mar Senior Living is an astounding senior living community offering assisted living and memory care. Dedicated to enhancing seniors’ quality of life, the community provides personalized care to meet their special needs and aspirations. The community promotes a bright and friendly environment for seniors to thrive and live their best lives surrounded by sophisticated and pet-friendly amenities.

With a wide array of stimulating activities and enriching events, residents are encouraged to maintain an active and well-connected lifestyle to further enhance their cognition and gain meaningful experiences. From breakfast to dinner, the community ensures residents have a delightful dining experience with healthy and delicious meals catering to dietary needs and tastes. Vista Del Mar Senior Living strives to provide a haven for seniors to make the most out of their best years while receiving the utmost care and assistance they deserve.

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Northridge Valley Senior Living

8700 Lindley Ave, Los Angeles, CA 91325
Overview of Northridge Valley Senior Living

Northridge Valley Senior Living provides assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Los Angeles, California. Residents in assisted living receive support with daily activities, while independent living focuses on private residence without routine personal care. The memory care section features a secured environment with continuous supervision, and respite care accommodates temporary short-term stays. Offering multiple levels of care on one campus enables residents to adjust their support services over time while providing temporary coverage for primary caregivers.

Pacifica Somerfield and Northridge Sl Mgr operate this 110-bed community, with Benedict Pak serving as administrator. The single-story facility welcomes pets and provides financial planning assistance for incoming and current residents. Located in the Northridge neighborhood, the property earns a walk score of 71, meaning everyday errands, nearby shops, pharmacies, and cafes can often be reached without relying on personal transportation.

Interested individuals seeking versatile senior care options in Los Angeles can get in touch with Northridge Valley Senior Living to request additional information or set up a campus tour.

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Pacifica Senior Living Poway

12750 Gateway Park Rd, Poway, CA 92064
Overview of Pacifica Senior Living Poway

Pacifica Senior Living Poway, in Poway, California, is a premier care facility that is the right for its residents. They offer more than 55 apartments for independent living, respite care, and assisted living services with tailored care programs for seniors’ needs and preferences. The community provides a wide range of engaging activities and programs, creating a beautiful and serene environment for residents to enjoy with a comprehensive array of services and amenities, including round-the-clock staff support, housekeeping, and laundry services.
The community prioritizes the independence and well-being of its residents, ensuring that their unique care needs are met with personalized attention—the elegant and inviting atmosphere that promotes self-care and encourages residents to engage in physical activity. The beautiful outdoor courtyard offers residents a peaceful place to stroll and connect with nature. Combined with exceptional services and world-class amenities, PSL-Poway provides peace of mind to families in the community.

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Overview of Wildomar Senior Assisted Living

Wildomar Senior Assisted Living provides assisted living and Residential Care in Wildomar, California. Trained caregivers are available around the clock to help with medication management, bathing, dressing, and daily activities, so residents can receive assistance with routine personal care throughout the day and night.

The community has 200 beds, creating a larger resident setting with more staff and usually more programming than a smaller home. One bed and two bed housing options are available, with the two bed arrangement potentially suiting a couple or someone who wants a companion.

Respite care and short term stays can give a family caregiver temporary coverage while traveling or recovering. Rehabilitation services are also available, allowing residents to receive rehabilitation support within the community.

Chef prepared meals are served daily through the community’s culinary program, and the signature New StARTs Fine Arts Program provides a structured creative activity. Pets are allowed, so residents may bring pets when moving in, and Karen Roper serves as the administrator. A Walk Score of 43 places the area in a car dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride rather than a short walk. Respite care may be a good fit for a family whose usual caregiver needs short term coverage while traveling or recovering.

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Overview of Bridgeway Senior Care

Bridgeway Senior Care is a senior living community and care facility located in Roseville, CA, under Care Homes of Placer along with Mountain View Senior Care in Rocklin. This elderly board and care home offers private rooms featuring floor plans that promote ease of mobility. As part of their personalized care services, residents are provided with medication assistance, mobility and transfer assistance, as well as assistance with daily living activities such as showering, and dressing up. Additionally they also provide support for residents in need of incontinence care as well as hygiene.
This close-knot senior living community also offers meal provisions, housekeeping, and laundry services, to ensure the residents comfort and safety at all times. Residents living with Alzheimer’s and dementia also receive dementia care, and individuals in their end-of-life stages, with hospice care.

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Sterling Inn

17738 Francesca Rd, Victorville, CA 92395
Overview of Sterling Inn

Sterling Inn in Victorville, CA, is a trusted senior living community that offers distinctive assisted living services. The community features elegant, well-appointed apartments with a plethora of conveniences to enhance residents’ active lifestyle. Residents enjoy a maintenance-free lifestyle with cooking, cleaning and maintenance handled by a team, available to serve residents day and night.

With most of the chores handled, residents are free to enjoy their carefree days engaging in various activities or exploring the community amenities. Residents can enjoy restaurant-style meals on the veranda, visit the library, get active at the fitness center, or experience sophisticated pampering at the luxurious salon. With overnight security, 24-hour surveillance, and monitored entrances, residents are guaranteed a safe and secure living environment.

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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.