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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. 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. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative 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.
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.
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.
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.
Victorian Manor
AL
HOS
RC
San Francisco (Western Addition)
124
Facility 124
CA AVG 103
Rank #466 / 1,350
B-No
95
Facility 95
CA AVG 56
Rank #43 / 1,411
17
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 13
Rank #669 / 1,292
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #679 / 1,338
19
Facility 19
CA AVG 13
Rank #355 / 1,299
77.4%
Facility 77.4%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #545 / 1,202
Sky Blue Health IncStudio / Semi-Private Rooms
Westmont of Pinole
AL
IL
MC
Pinole
100
Facility 100
CA AVG 103
Rank #600 / 1,350
C+Yes
73
Facility 73
CA AVG 56
Rank #424 / 1,411
32
20
Facility 20
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,049 / 1,292
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #679 / 1,338
29
Facility 29
CA AVG 13
Rank #120 / 1,299
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1 / 1,202
Westmont Manager Gp LLC And Westmont Living IncStudio / 1 Bed
Golden Harvest Care Homes
AL
HOS
RESC
Hawthorne
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,036 / 1,350
B-No
76
Facility 76
CA AVG 56
Rank #354 / 1,411
8
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #651 / 1,299
66.7%
Facility 66.7%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #785 / 1,202
Golden Harvest Care Homes, LLCPrivate / Shared Rooms
Ventura County Senior Care: Ocean Breeze Estates at Blue Oak
AL
HOS
MC
PC
RESC
Camarillo
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,036 / 1,350
B-No
29
Facility 29
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,146 / 1,411
5
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
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1 / 1,202
Ventura County Senior Care IncPrivate / Shared Rooms
Brookdale Ocean House
AL
MC
Santa Monica (Ocean Park)
150
Facility 150
CA AVG 103
Rank #292 / 1,350
B-Yes
93
Facility 93
CA AVG 56
Rank #71 / 1,411
29
24
Facility 24
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,102 / 1,292
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #451 / 1,338
21
Facility 21
CA AVG 13
Rank #297 / 1,299
74.7%
Facility 74.7%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #619 / 1,202
Blc Ocean House LPStudio / 1 Bed
Merced Three Residential Care Facility
AL
RESC
San Francisco (Mission District)
33
Facility 33
CA AVG 103
Rank #967 / 1,350
B-No
99
Facility 99
CA AVG 56
Rank #1 / 1,411
4
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #199 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
21
Facility 21
CA AVG 13
Rank #297 / 1,299
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1 / 1,202
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The Peninsula Regent
AL
IL
San Mateo
435
Facility 435
CA AVG 103
Rank #23 / 1,350
D+Yes
95
Facility 95
CA AVG 56
Rank #43 / 1,411
6
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #310 / 1,292
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #679 / 1,338
37
Facility 37
CA AVG 13
Rank #32 / 1,299
50.1%
Facility 50.1%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1,063 / 1,202
Bass Inc And Pacific Retirement Services Inc1 Bed / 2 Bed
Pacific Care Home
AL
RESC
San Mateo (South San Mateo)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,036 / 1,350
D+No
86
Facility 86
CA AVG 56
Rank #180 / 1,411
3
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,292
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #451 / 1,338
24
Facility 24
CA AVG 13
Rank #235 / 1,299
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1 / 1,202
J & I LLCPrivate Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
Stellar Care
AL
MC
RC
San Diego (College West)
150
Facility 150
CA AVG 103
Rank #292 / 1,350
A-No
81
Facility 81
CA AVG 56
Rank #263 / 1,411
36
23
Facility 23
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,093 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 13
Rank #547 / 1,299
72.7%
Facility 72.7%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #658 / 1,202
Stellar Care, Inc-
The Lighthouse
AL
Toluca Lake (North Hollywood)
49
Facility 49
CA AVG 103
Rank #886 / 1,350
ANo
78
Facility 78
CA AVG 56
Rank #327 / 1,411
9
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #418 / 1,292
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #451 / 1,338
34
Facility 34
CA AVG 13
Rank #55 / 1,299
49.0%
Facility 49.0%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1,097 / 1,202
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Victorian Manor

1444 Mcallister St, San Francisco, CA 94115
Overview of Victorian Manor

Victorian Manor offers assisted living, hospice care, and respite care in San Francisco, California’s Western Addition. With 124 beds, the community provides assisted living support with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while residents maintain their own living space. Hospice care centers on comfort for someone nearing the end of life, while respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Residents can choose between studios and semi-private rooms. A studio gives one person a private space, while a semi-private room is shared. Respite care may suit a family needing support while a primary caregiver is away or recovering. The area has a Walk Score of 95, placing it in the walker’s paradise band, so daily errands do not require a car and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

Ana Pacheco serves as the administrator, and Sky Blue Health operates Victorian Manor.

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Overview of Westmont of Pinole

Westmont of Pinole is a prominent senior living community in Pinole, CA, offering assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Residents receive top-notch care and support from a kind and reliable team to meet their needs and aspirations. The community also handles housekeeping and other daily responsibilities to ensure residents enjoy a maintenance-free lifestyle.

A robust calendar of engaging activities and enjoyable programs accompanies residents as they learn new things and rediscover their interests. With healthy and delicious meals, residents can rest assured of hassle-free dining that caters to their dietary needs and tastes. Westmont of Pinole is great for those looking to make every moment of their best years count surrounded by incredible amenities and a trusted community.

Contact Westmont of Pinole

Golden Harvest Care Homes

11623 Chanera Ave, Hawthorne, CA 90250
Overview of Golden Harvest Care Homes

Golden Harvest Care Homes LLC is a compassionate assisted living community with three distinct locations in Hawthorne and Compton, CA, that offers personal care and specialized services. Promoting a home-like environment, older adults can feel a sense of belonging during their stay. Weekly housekeeping, incontinence care, and spacious accommodations are also offered, so residents have a maintenance-free living. The community promotes residents’ independence through personalized care plans.

Fun activities and social events are offered, providing residents with more opportunities to meet new friends and interact with their surroundings. Cozy living room and clean spaces make the community an attractive option for older adults. Surrounded by local amenities in Hawthorne, the community makes it easier for residents to access their necessities and for families to visit. With its variety of locations in California, this senior living community is a trusted choice for assisted living.

Contact Golden Harvest Care Homes

Overview of Ventura County Senior Care: Ocean Breeze Estates at Blue Oak

Ventura County Senior Care: Ocean Breeze Estates at Blue Oak provides assisted living, hospice care, memory care, palliative care, and residential care in Camarillo, CA. Assisted living helps residents with daily tasks, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Hospice care supports end-of-life needs, and palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom relief.

The home has six beds, and all six spaces are occupied. Private rooms provide single occupancy, while shared rooms suit residents who want to live with a roommate. Its small size may be a good fit for someone who prefers a smaller community. Evelyn Rayas serves as the administrator, and Ventura County Senior Care operates the community.

Contact Ventura County Senior Care: Ocean Breeze Estates at Blue Oak

Overview of Brookdale Ocean House

Brookdale Ocean House offers assisted living and memory care in Santa Monica, California. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident keeps an apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Having both care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since they can move to a different level of care without leaving the community.

The community has 150 beds, with studio and one bedroom layouts available. A studio provides one private living space, while a one bedroom layout has a separate bedroom. Respite care supports short stays when a resident’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. Pets are allowed, so a resident may bring a pet when moving in.

A fitness center, courtyard and garden, theatre, and billiards area create spaces for exercise, outdoor time, entertainment, and games. The beauty and barber shop allows residents to handle grooming within the community. The starting price is $7,270 per month, giving families a baseline for estimating monthly costs. With a Walk Score of 93 out of 100, the area falls in the walker’s paradise band, where daily errands do not require a car, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently; Brookdale Ocean House is administered by Helen Lee and operated by Blc Ocean House.

Starting Price $7,270/Month

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Overview of Merced Three Residential Care Facility

Merced Three Residential Care Facility offers assisted living and residential care in San Francisco, California. The community opened in 2000 and has 33 beds, making it small enough for staff and residents to get to know each other. Every bed is currently occupied. Assisted living and residential care include individualized care and supervision around the clock, personal care assistance, and medication management and assistance, making the community a possible fit for someone who needs ongoing help with daily tasks and medications.

Wellness updates are coordinated with the physician and family, so both receive information about a resident’s well-being. Transportation to medical appointments allows residents to attend those visits without arranging transportation independently. Nutritious meals and snacks are prepared to meet each resident’s dietary needs. With a Walk Score of 99, the area is considered a walker’s paradise, so daily errands do not require a car and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. The community is administered by Lee Joyce and operated by Hafco Elder Care.

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Overview of The Peninsula Regent

The Peninsula Regent provides assisted living and independent living in San Mateo, CA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps a private living space; Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Having both care types can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time without requiring a move to a different community.

The community has 435 beds, making it a larger setting with more residents and staff, along with more programming. Housing includes one bedroom and two bedroom layouts. A two bedroom option can suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion. Pets are allowed, so residents may keep a pet in the community.

A Walk Score of 95 places the area in a walker’s paradise, where daily errands do not require a car. A resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Martin Herter serves as administrator, and Bass Inc and Pacific Retirement Services operate the community.

Starting Price $5,776/Month

Contact The Peninsula Regent

Overview of Pacific Care Home

Operated by J & I LLC, Pacific Care Home is a residential care community in the South San Mateo neighborhood of San Mateo, California. It offers assisted living and residential care in a single-story home. Rich Fatooh is the owner, and Rafael A. Jison serves as the administrator. The community is about 0.4 miles from San Mateo Medical Center, giving residents and visiting family convenient access to nearby hospital care. Pacific Care Home has been serving the local community for 24 years.

The home has 6 beds with both private and semi-private accommodations. It’s a small residential setting instead of a large senior living campus. All beds are currently occupied, reflecting full occupancy and steady local demand. Its smaller size may appeal to families looking for a quieter environment where residents and staff can build closer relationships.

Residents receive assistance with medication management, mobility and transfer support, bathing, dressing, housekeeping, and laundry services. Care and supervision are available around the clock. Transportation services, fitness opportunities, and social and recreational activities are also part of daily life, so residents can stay active and engaged.

The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 86, which is very walkable. Many daily essentials and errands can be reached on foot. The short distance to San Mateo Medical Center makes it convenient for residents and visiting family members.

State inspections have reviewed emergency preparedness planning, staff training related to resident positioning and support, and documentation of medical assessments. More recent inspections found that safety equipment, medications, and resident accommodations are in proper order. Families touring Pacific Care Home should ask how staff training and resident documentation are maintained over time.

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Overview of Stellar Care

Stellar Care offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care in San Diego, CA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while a resident maintains their own living space, memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. With several care levels, Stellar Care can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time without requiring a move to another community.

The community has 150 beds and is in the College West neighborhood. Its Walk Score is 81, meaning the area is very walkable and most errands can be done on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Brandon Cho serves as the administrator.

Contact Stellar Care

The Lighthouse

10406 Magnolia Blvd, Toluca Lake, CA 91601
Overview of The Lighthouse

The Lighthouse provides assisted living services in the Toluca Lake area of North Hollywood, California. Residents live in private apartments while receiving help with daily personal tasks such as bathing, dressing, and managing medication routines. Managed by administrator Gabriela Visovan, this 49-bed home offers a moderate setting where residents and staff interact closely.

Pedestrian-friendly surroundings earn the neighborhood a 78 walk score. Most daily errands can be handled on foot, giving non-driving residents convenient access to local shops, cafes, and pharmacies.

Interested residents can reach out to the management team at The Lighthouse to inquire about current apartment availability, schedule an in-person tour, or review intake requirements.

Starting Price $2,500/Month

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
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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 1600 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.