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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 | - |
Enjoy loving care with Valley Royale Care II, a compassionate community in Modesto, CA that offers excellent assisted living services. The community offers assistance with daily living activities while helping residents maintain their freedom and independence. Residents here live a worry-free lifestyle knowing they have reliable assistance with their medication management and personal care.
The community also offers dementia care and hospice care to make sure residents are well-supported even as their needs change. Residents’ nutrition and wellness are prioritized with fresh and delicious meals carefully prepared based on their individual needs. Here, most of the residents’ responsibilities are also handled to make sure they enjoy plenty of time to live their best lives.
Experience the lifestyle of your dreams with Westmont of Chico, a distinguished senior living community situated in the pristine lake of Chico, CA, offering assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Residents have a comfortable and safe retirement with specially designed and cozy amenities of the community. With a respectful and highly skilled team caring for their needs and preferences, residents have more time to focus on the things they truly enjoy.
Participate in engaging activities and enjoyable programs to maintain an active and socially connected retirement. Here, residents have a delightful dining experience with healthy and delicious meals that cater to their nutritional needs and tastes. Westmont of Chico goes above and beyond to provide the finest retirement experience with its incredible amenities and compassionate care.
Breathe in the fresh air of Locust Drive, Vallejo, CA, with the eminent senior living community of Cogir of Vallejo Hills providing assisted living and independent living. The community features a wide array of well-designed floor plans, ensuring seniors’ utmost comfort and safety. Experience a hassle-free retirement with a kind and experienced team handling the mundane activities and household duties for seniors to enjoy every moment of their independence.
Cogir of Vallejo Hills fosters a warm and welcoming environment, conducting a wide range of energizing activities and engaging programs for seniors’ leisure and wellness. Indulge in healthy and tasty meals served to cater to dietary needs and tastes. With its serene campus surrounded by picturesque landscapes, seniors enjoy a wondrous retirement.
Home to decades of experience in providing exceptional senior care, Belmont Village Senior Living San Jose is a classic senior living community in San Jose, CA, offering assisted living and memory care. Choose from studios and 1-bedroom residence plans and enjoy access to various services and elegantly designed amenities. Resident’s are guaranteed round the clock support and assistance with a licensed nurse and well-trained team members available on-site 24/7.
At Belmont Village Senior Living San Jose, there’s no scarcity of fun things to do with their wide array of social and recreational activities and events. Residents receive the right level of care with professionally managed fitness center featuring on-site therapy services and an array of
enriching programs. Chef-prepared meals, salon services for men and women, and refreshments at the bistro are some of the amenities within the community that provides opportunities for social interaction and relaxation.
Residing in the quiet neighborhood of Sun Lakes Boulevard, Banning, CA is the distinct senior living community of The Lakes at Banning that offers assisted living and memory care. A team of kind and highly skilled professionals assists seniors with their medication and daily living activities for their comfort and safety. The Lakes at Banning works hard to craft a care plan tailored to each resident’s needs and aspirations.
Remain active and well-engaged with the community through a jam-packed calendar of fun activities and exciting events. Housekeeping and laundry services are also available to ensure residents enjoy a maintenance-free lifestyle. Brimming with incredible amenities such as a library, a swimming pool, a computer room, and a fitness center, The Lakes at Banning makes a good place for seniors to spend their golden years gaining meaningful experiences.
Discover exceptional living with Bethel Retirement located in Modesto, CA. The Bethel Retirement is a classic senior living community that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. Here, residents are treated like a family of extraordinary individuals. A variety of accommodations with several floor plans are available suited to the primary needs of its residents. With a compassionate and highly skilled team, residents can access 24/7 care and support most especially those with cognitive conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.
The community is committed to providing a place to call home. Residents can enjoy excellent culinary services for delightful and healthy meals, and sets of unique programs encompassing physical, mental, educational, social, and spiritual activities. Moreover, in-house activity programs, fitness equipment, and community outings are available to boost social engagement. The Bethel Retirement proudly stands as a premier life plan community for senior living.
Settled in the inviting community of Stanton, CA, the Beach Terrace is a peculiar senior living community that offers assisted living and memory care. This community is accessible to shopping centers dining options, parks, medical facilities, and other places. Here, residents can choose any accommodation type based on their living terms. With a devoted team, this community provides a 24/7 care and support to its residents. In terms of memory care, a state-of-the-art engagement technology is utilized for effective service delivery to those with cognitive conditions.
With its specialized amenities and services, residents can enjoy nutrition management, assistance including extra social time in order to help each resident experience as much joy as possible every single day, emotional support using proven techniques individualized for each resident, and family-centered consultation and involvement to help achieve consistently better outcomes. Equipped with the right tools and people, seniors can never go wrong with the Beach Terrace.
Tucked away in a quiet residential area at Redding, California, Oakdale Heights is an engaging senior living community that offers assisted living, respite care, and hospice care. Ensuring independence in a safe, supportive, and engaging environment, the community provides a variety of studios, one bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments with convenient amenities and access to supportive services. The community goes out of their way in meeting the needs of its residents with the help of a compassionate and dedicated team available anytime of the day.
Oakdale Heights’ caring and attentive team handles housekeeping and laundry, while residents relish in chef-prepared restaurant-style meals and engaging daily activity programs and outings. Scheduled transportation, salon services, and weekly excursions helps residents enjoy a vibrant living experience. Unmatched security and safety are guaranteed with security cameras throughout the community and emergency response systems installed in every apartment.
Nestled in the heart of Carmichael, Oakmont of Carmichael offers senior living experience. Committed to excellence in Sacramento County senior living, assisted living, and memory care, the community provides residents and their families with peace of mind. Oakmont’s dedicated team, alongside a wellness center and full-time nurses available 24/7, ensures that personalized care meets the unique needs of each resident. Residents can indulge in Oakmont’s industry-renowned dining experience and a wealth of amenities designed to enhance their lifestyle. The community invites residents to experience the vibrant and welcoming environment they deserve, where family and camaraderie flourish.
Oakmont of Carmichael’s luxurious retirement community sets a new standard for senior living. With spacious floor plans, engaging activities, and a focus on overall well-being, the community empowers residents to embrace an active and fulfilling lifestyle surrounded by a supportive and enriching environment.
Situated in the bustling city of Sacramento, CA, just a short distance from major highways and the American River banks, Ivy Park at Sacramento blends modern culture and heritage with a lively urban ambiance. With a variety of services for every stage of retirement, including full assisted living and specialist memory care, Ivy Park provides rewarding and flexible senior living. By offering individualized care and assistance, the hardworking staff at Ivy Park is dedicated to assisting residents in leading the best possible lives.
At Ivy Park, they work with every resident in devising a care plan that fosters independence, strong community ties, and a convenient lifestyle. A full-service salon, a hydro spa, a café, indoor and outdoor lounge areas, an activity studio, a library, and all-day dining at Vine at Ivy Restaurant are just a few of the community’s many features. Residents also benefit from regular transportation, weekly laundry and housekeeping, social and educational programs, medication management, 24-hour personal care assistance, concierge physician services, and pet care, ensuring each resident lives a convenient life.
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.


















