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Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 1,437 assisted living communities in CA using CA Dept. of Social Services (CDSS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in CA
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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.
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.
Gabrielle’s Caring Hand II
AL
HOS
MC
Modesto
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,035 / 1,349
No
67
Facility 67
CA AVG 56
Rank #536 / 1,410
A+5
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,056 / 1,298
66.7%
Facility 66.7%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #785 / 1,200
Jonathan ManalotoPrivate / Shared Rooms
Mountain Vista of Ojai
AL
RESC
RC
Ojai
38
Facility 38
CA AVG 103
Rank #947 / 1,349
No
77
Facility 77
CA AVG 56
Rank #342 / 1,410
D+8
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #309 / 1,292
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 3
Rank #943 / 1,338
22
Facility 22
CA AVG 13
Rank #279 / 1,298
71.1%
Facility 71.1%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #694 / 1,200
California Retirement Homes IncPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms
Leisure Vale Assisted Living
AL
RESC
RC
Glendale (Adams Hill)
199
Facility 199
CA AVG 103
Rank #145 / 1,349
Yes
88
Facility 88
CA AVG 56
Rank #145 / 1,410
B+54
46
Facility 46
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,242 / 1,292
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #450 / 1,338
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,134 / 1,298
84.9%
Facility 84.9%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #298 / 1,200
Leisure Grove, LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Olive Branch Assisted Living
AL
Northridge
146
Facility 146
CA AVG 103
Rank #331 / 1,349
No
79
Facility 79
CA AVG 56
Rank #308 / 1,410
A-24
16
Facility 16
CA AVG 13
Rank #980 / 1,292
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #450 / 1,338
18
Facility 18
CA AVG 13
Rank #380 / 1,298
57.5%
Facility 57.5%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #991 / 1,200
North Hills Retirement Hotel, IncPrivate Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
Valley Haven
AL
HOS
MC
RC
Santa Cruz (Live Oak)
48
Facility 48
CA AVG 103
Rank #908 / 1,349
Yes
56
Facility 56
CA AVG 56
Rank #764 / 1,410
A+9
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #309 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 13
Rank #508 / 1,298
56.3%
Facility 56.3%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1,007 / 1,200
Jesus & Josephine ArcillaPrivate Rooms
The Point at Rockridge Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
RC
Oakland (Rockridge)
186
Facility 186
CA AVG 103
Rank #163 / 1,349
Yes
96
Facility 96
CA AVG 56
Rank #30 / 1,410
B54
22
Facility 22
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,078 / 1,292
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,024 / 1,338
21
Facility 21
CA AVG 13
Rank #295 / 1,298
61.3%
Facility 61.3%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #942 / 1,200
Ag-Acp Rockridge Trs LLC And Integral Snr Lvg Mgmt LLCStudio / 1 Bed
Timber Ridge At Eureka
AL
MC
Eureka
75
Facility 75
CA AVG 103
Rank #775 / 1,349
Yes
51
Facility 51
CA AVG 56
Rank #860 / 1,410
A-23
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 13
Rank #827 / 1,292
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #450 / 1,338
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 13
Rank #120 / 1,298
76.0%
Facility 76.0%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #589 / 1,200
Western Living ConceptsStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed / 4 Bed
Blessing Home Assisted Living
AL
HOS
MC
RC
Castro Valley
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,035 / 1,349
No
20
Facility 20
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,230 / 1,410
A-5
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #198 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
20
Facility 20
CA AVG 13
Rank #327 / 1,298
66.7%
Facility 66.7%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #785 / 1,200
Elena & Zepelin Ghita1 Bed
Landmark Villa
AL
Hayward
140
Facility 140
CA AVG 103
Rank #359 / 1,349
No
60
Facility 60
CA AVG 56
Rank #670 / 1,410
B19
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #418 / 1,292
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #450 / 1,338
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 13
Rank #472 / 1,298
52.9%
Facility 52.9%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1,040 / 1,200
Hcrc, IncStudio / 1 Bed / Shared Rooms
CityView
AL
IL
MC
Los Angeles (Fairfax)
166
Facility 166
CA AVG 103
Rank #228 / 1,349
No
95
Facility 95
CA AVG 56
Rank #43 / 1,410
B+37
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,150 / 1,292
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #678 / 1,338
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 13
Rank #699 / 1,298
72.3%
Facility 72.3%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #665 / 1,200
City View La, LLCStudio / 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 1,437 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Overview of Las Villas Del Norte

Spend your golden years like a lifetime vacation with the exceptional senior living community of Las Villas Del Norte set in the stunning Las Villas Way, Escondido, CA, that provides assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care. Featuring a wide selection of meticulously designed and sophisticated floor plans including private and shared suites, studios, and one-bedroom apartments, the community promises comfort and security like no other.

Experience the warm and welcoming environment of the community and maintain an active and well-engaged lifestyle through engaging activities. Dining is an experience with delectable and healthy meals catering to nutritional requirements and preferences. Las Villas Del Norte is a good place for seniors to live their best years with its quaint campus surrounded by tranquil spaces and a friendly neighborhood.

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Overview of Fremont Village

Operated by Premier Senior Care Group Corporation, Fremont Village is an assisted living and memory care community in the Centerville neighborhood of Fremont, California. Gina A. Velayo serves as the administrator. The community has been serving residents for 19 years. It offers one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments. Each residence includes an in-suite laundry, a full kitchen with a stove and refrigerator, individually controlled heating and air conditioning, and an emergency response system.

The 120-bed community is mid-sized and currently has an occupancy rate of about 54%. Residents receive assistance with activities of daily living, medication management, and regular health monitoring. Physicians visit the community regularly. Specialty therapy services are available for residents who need them.

Residents can join in physical, social, spiritual, and intellectual programs that encourage them to stay active and engaged. The community welcomes pets. Transportation services and fitness and recreation programs are available here. The area has a Walk Score of 88, which is considered very walkable. Many everyday errands and destinations are easy to reach on foot.

State inspections conducted by California’s Department of Social Services have mainly focused on environmental and safety requirements, including hazardous material storage, food handling, medication practices, and care plan documentation. One substantiated finding involved a safety device and general building upkeep. Families considering Fremont Village should ask how these areas are managed daily.

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Overview of Atria Park of Pacific Palisades

Located in the tranquil neighborhood of West Sunset Boulevard, Pacific Palisades, CA, Atria Park of Pacific Palisades is an exceptional senior living community providing assisted living and memory care. Meticulously-designed floor plans welcome seniors including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments inclusive of individual thermostat controls and emergency alert systems. The community ensures comfort and safety with a team of friendly and dedicated professionals available around the clock.

Atria Park of Pacific Palisades promotes a secure and comfortable community, offering its exclusive Life Guidance memory care that encourages its residents to live a fulfilled and inspiring life. Moreover, the community provides the utmost assistance with the seniors’ medication, ensuring they are well taken care of. With the residents’ satisfaction in mind, the community serves three chef-prepared healthy and delicious meals daily. The community features a salon and a rooftop terrace overlooking with ocean and mountain scenery.

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Ivy Park at Woodland Hills

20461 Ventura Boulevard, Woodland Hills, CA 91364
Overview of Ivy Park at Woodland Hills

Settling at the serene neighborhood of Ventura Boulevard, Woodland Hills, CA, Ivy Park at Woodland Hills is a welcoming senior living community offering assisted living and memory care. The community features various floor plans including private studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom suites, alongside Evergreen Memory Care neighborhood’s companion and private suite. Prioritizing the seniors’ independence and individuality, the community converses with them and their families to ensure they receive the care and assistance tailored to their needs and desires.

Ivy Park at Woodland Hills promotes an active and engaged lifestyle, conducting social and educational programs. The community serves all-day dining to satisfy its residents’ dietary needs and cravings. Enhancing the seniors’ quality of life with wonderful amenities such as an activities studio, a library, a full-service salon, a hydro spa, bistro, and ethereal indoor and outdoor lounges.

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Overview of Belmont Village Senior Living Cardiff by the Sea

Belmont Village Cardiff by the Sea is a trusted senior living community set in Manchester Avenue, Cardiff by the Sea, CA, providing assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Take in the picturesque scenery with elegant and spacious residences with a wide array of floor plans including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. The community is committed to delivering top-tier care, adapting to seniors’ ever-changing needs, and supporting them throughout their journey.

With its spot near mesmerizing attractions and convenient amenities, seniors are given the time to explore with friends and ensure their needs are within a few steps away. The community strives to meet seniors’ dietary needs and cater to their tastes with healthy and delicious meals. With its scenic campus surrounded by an inviting community and breathtaking amenities, Belmont Village Cardiff by the Sea is a haven for seniors to spend wondrous golden years.

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Overview of Belmont Village Senior Living Los Gatos

Beautifully situated in San Jose, CA, Belmont Village Senior Living Los Gatos is an award-winning senior living community that offers assisted living and innovative memory care. The community features thoughtfully designed residences with convenient access to hotel-style amenities and services. Licensed nurses on site 24/7, electronic medication management system, medication distribution and wellness center, and on-site therapies, helps residents achieve optimal health and wellness.

Known for their Whole Brain Fitness approach to programming, the community promotes successful aging with physical and mental exercises, proper nutrition, lifelong learning, providing a sense of purpose and a strong social connection while also reducing stress. Amenities like chef-prepared meals, generous common spaces, dedicated on-site dog park, fully equipped fitness center, and personal wine storage, further enhances residents’ living experience.

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Overview of Astoria Senior Living and Memory Care

Set in the welcoming community of Oakdale, CA, the Astoria Senior Living and Memory Care is an enticing community providing assisted living, memory care, and respite care services. Cozy and spacious accommodations including studio and deluxe are available for its residents. Having a highly equipped and compassionate team, this community is committed to giving the utmost care and support for those with cognitive conditions through its memory care programs. Short-term stays with extra care are also available for respite care services.

With its top-tier community features, residents can enjoy the following: beautifully landscaped and shaded courtyard featuring raised bed gardens and seating areas; resident kitchen and library; and a wellness office. Engage in diverse social activities in multipurpose activity areas. Participate in recreational trips and scenic tours with transportation provided. At the Astoria Senior Living and Memory Care, seniors can truly enjoy a glorious retirement.

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Overview of Vivante Newport Center

Treat yourself to a lifetime vacation with the prominent senior living community of Vivante Newport Center which resides on the harmonious coasts of San Clemente Drive, Newport Beach, CA, offering assisted living and memory care. The community features snug and sophisticated accommodations in variations of one-bedroom and two-bedroom floor plans, ensuring seniors have a relaxing and safe retirement. With its dedication to enhancing seniors’ quality of life, Vivante Newport Center strives to deliver the highest quality of care and assistance from a compassionate team available around the clock.

Participate in engaging activities and enjoy fun programs to maintain an active and well-connected lifestyle. Mealtimes are something to anticipate with delightful and well-balanced meals that cater to nutritional needs and preferences. Vivante Newport Center is a haven for seniors seeking to enjoy their best years with proper support in its vibrant and welcoming spaces.

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Overview of The Grove Senior Living

Sitting in the peaceful neighborhood of Fresno County, Fresno, CA, The Grove Senior Living is a thriving senior living community that offers premiere assisted living and memory care services. The community encourages an independent but supervised lifestyle in a nurturing environment with an array of comfortable residences. Residents are always cared for with a kind and caring team that provides round-the-clock supervision and various assistance, including personal care, medication management, and assistance with other daily living activities.

Dedicated to providing residents with an improved quality of life and plenty of opportunities for making new learning and connections, the community features a full-time engagement director that plans a wide array of social activities. The community also features a range of convenient amenities, including a grand lobby, library, bistro, salon, wellness center, and activity room. With its intimate setting and hardworking team, The Grove Senior Living guarantees each resident with a focused and personalized care and support.

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Raya’s Paradise, Inc II

852 North Sierra Bonita Ave, West Hollywood, CA 90046
Overview of Raya’s Paradise, Inc II

Enjoy a serene lifestyle in the idyllic community of Raya’s Paradise Inc. II in the beautiful residential area of North Sierra Bonita Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, that provides residential care. Featuring cozy and welcoming accommodations, the community strives to provide the utmost care for up to six residents. With residents’ comfort and convenience in mind, the community handles the busy work to allow them to fully enjoy their golden years.

With enriching programs and stimulating activities, residents are encouraged to participate for better social connection. Residents also delight in healthy home-cooked meals with special diets accommodated to meet dietary needs and tastes. The community also offers incontinence care, medication supervision, and diabetic and hypertension care to ensure residents are well cared for. Live blissfully and make every moment of your best years count surrounded by tranquil spaces and a friendly community.

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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 1437 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.