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Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 1,435 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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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. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. 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.
A Dream Villa
AL
NH
RESC
RC
SNF
Sherwood Forest (Northridge)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,035 / 1,349
No
38
Facility 38
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,037 / 1,410
A+5
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #961 / 1,298
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #335 / 1,200
-A Dream Villa, IncPrivate Rooms
Alder House
AL
Arroyo Grande
32
Facility 32
CA AVG 103
Rank #971 / 1,349
No
82
Facility 82
CA AVG 56
Rank #241 / 1,410
A-9
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #418 / 1,292
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #450 / 1,338
21
Facility 21
CA AVG 13
Rank #295 / 1,298
65.6%
Facility 65.6%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #871 / 1,200
A+Alder House Inc-
Heatherwood Memory Care
AL
MC
Walnut Creek
32
Facility 32
CA AVG 103
Rank #971 / 1,349
Yes
96
Facility 96
CA AVG 56
Rank #30 / 1,410
A+7
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #309 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,056 / 1,298
87.5%
Facility 87.5%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #257 / 1,200
-Gs East Bay Health-
Drake House
AL
Monterey
55
Facility 55
CA AVG 103
Rank #869 / 1,349
No
96
Facility 96
CA AVG 56
Rank #30 / 1,410
B+23
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 13
Rank #791 / 1,292
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #450 / 1,338
20
Facility 20
CA AVG 13
Rank #327 / 1,298
96.4%
Facility 96.4%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #158 / 1,200
-Front Street Inc & Drake House Center LLC-
Loren’s Good Life Care
AL
MC
RESC
Riverside (Woodcrest)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,035 / 1,349
No
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,347 / 1,410
B-5
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,292
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #450 / 1,338
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 13
Rank #615 / 1,298
66.7%
Facility 66.7%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #785 / 1,200
A+Loren's Good Life Care IncPrivate / Shared Rooms
Desert Cottages I
AL
HOS
MC
RESC
RC
Indio
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,035 / 1,349
Yes
37
Facility 37
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,051 / 1,410
B+32
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 13
Rank #756 / 1,292
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #840 / 1,338
19
Facility 19
CA AVG 13
Rank #380 / 1,298
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1 / 1,200
A+Desert Cottages L.l.c1 Bed / Semi-Private Room
LightShine Homecare
AL
RESC
Upland
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,035 / 1,349
No
63
Facility 63
CA AVG 56
Rank #605 / 1,410
B+3
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,292
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #678 / 1,338
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 13
Rank #588 / 1,298
50.0%
Facility 50.0%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1,064 / 1,200
A+Lightshine Home Care, IncPrivate / Semi-Private / Shared Rooms
Halcyon Place I
AL
MC
RESC
Rancho Cucamonga (Alta Loma)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,035 / 1,349
Yes
50
Facility 50
CA AVG 56
Rank #878 / 1,410
B-8
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #309 / 1,292
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #678 / 1,338
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 13
Rank #508 / 1,298
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #335 / 1,200
A+Marya AlpertPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms
Del’s Haven I
AL
HOS
MC
RESC
RC
Laguna Niguel
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,035 / 1,349
No
71
Facility 71
CA AVG 56
Rank #460 / 1,410
B-6
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #309 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #774 / 1,298
66.7%
Facility 66.7%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #785 / 1,200
-Del's Haven LLCPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms
Marymount Villa
AL
HOS
IL
MC
RC
San Leandro (Old San Leandro)
99
Facility 99
CA AVG 103
Rank #625 / 1,349
No
95
Facility 95
CA AVG 56
Rank #43 / 1,410
C-58
34
Facility 34
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,190 / 1,292
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,128 / 1,338
21
Facility 21
CA AVG 13
Rank #295 / 1,298
94.9%
Facility 94.9%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #169 / 1,200
-Marymount Villa, LLC1 Bed / 2 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 1,435 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Ivy Park at Seal Beach

3850 Lampson Avenue, Seal Beach, CA 90740
Overview of Ivy Park at Seal Beach

Located in the coastal city of Seal Beach, CA, IIvy Park at Seal Beach is a premier senior living community that offers comprehensive care services, including assisted living services, medication management, incontinence care, monthly wellness checks, and round-the-clock supervision. Ivy Park also offers short-term/respite stays and customized memory care programs, guaranteeing a safe and encouraging atmosphere for residents who require special support and care.

Ivy Park at Seal Beach strives to give its residents a warm and stimulating atmosphere through its wide range of amenities and events aimed at improving seniors’ quality of life. These consist of exercise courses, religious services, and access to outdoor walking pathways and a library, among other activities. In addition, Ivy Park offers alternatives for specific diets, private dining areas, and all-day dining at their Vine at Ivy restaurant, pet-friendly regulations, resident parking, cable/WiFi, and other amenities that make residents’ lives enjoyable and fascinating.

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Oakmont of Santa Clarita

28650 Newhall Ranch Rd, Santa Clarita, CA 91355
Overview of Oakmont of Santa Clarita

Nestled in the heart of a community, Oakmont of Santa Clarita offers luxury assisted living. This residence provides a warm and inviting environment where seniors can thrive and experience the highest level of care. With a commitment to personalized services and an array of thoughtfully designed amenities, Oakmont of Santa Clarita creates a place where residents can enjoy a fulfilling and enriching lifestyle.

Residents can indulge in industry-renowned dining experiences and immerse themselves in endless amenities that enhance their everyday life. At Oakmont, the community is designed to be a warm and inviting environment where residents and the broader community can thrive. Oakmont of Santa Clarita redefines retirement living, offering residents the comfort and belonging they’ve been searching for.

This luxury assisted living community caters to the unique needs and preferences of its residents, ensuring they receive the personalized care and attention they deserve. Oakmont of Santa Clarita is committed to providing a premier senior living experience in the heart of Santa Clarita.

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Overview of Heatherwood Memory Care

Settled in the peaceful neighborhood of Walnut Creek, CA, Heatherwood Memory Care is a trusted senior living community focusing on memory care services. Here, residents can receive different levels of care and support from a highly skilled and compassionate team. The community is dedicated to providing a home-like setting to ensure the comfort and security of those with cognitive conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.

Experience its above-and-beyond amenities and services including tasty and healthy meals tailored to the dietary needs of its residents. Moreover, weekly housekeeping and laundry services, together with other support services like transportation are offered to assure accessibility and relaxation during the stay. Join in specialized activities based on the immediate needs of its residents and meet new companions along the way. With Heatherwood Memory Care, seniors are guaranteed an empowering and inclusive living experience.

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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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Halcyon Place I

6947 Kirkwood Ave, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91701
Overview of Halcyon Place I

Rancho Cucamonga, California is home to Halcyon Place I, a six-bed residential care property operating on a single level on Kirkwood Avenue. This flat architectural setup cuts out the need to manage stairs or elevators, creating an easily accessible living space for older adults who use walkers or wheelchairs. The home has provided local senior care for 12 years and features a mix of private and semi-private rooms, currently running at an 83 percent occupancy rate.

The neighborhood around the property scores a 50 out of 100 for walkability, meaning visitors can easily walk to a few local shops, though major errands require a car. Inside the house, owner and facility administrator Marya Alpert, RN, personally oversees a team of licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants who provide round-the-clock monitoring and hands-on help.

Residents have access to an on-site garden, routine housekeeping, and beauty services, and the home’s pet-friendly policy allows individuals to bring companion animals. State regulatory reviews have historically focused on medication documentation and dispensing logs, while a separate complaint investigation cleared the staff of all allegations.

Families can call the administrative desk to see if there are any open beds and discuss specific physical or memory care needs.

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Overview of Desert Cottages I

Ideally located in the peaceful residential of Himalaya Drive, Indio, CA, Desert Cottages I is a blissful retreat that specializes in dementia and Alzheimer’s care. Dedicated to residents’ welfare, the community also offers hospice care, transitioning program, and respite care. With its quaint and welcoming setting, the community strives to accommodate up to six residents. Keep peace of mind with a compassionate and highly trained team attending to your special needs 24/7, while retaining your independence.

Enhance cognition through stimulating activities that aims to keep residents happy and active. Pet therapy is also conducted to ease residents’ loneliness. Seek comfort in food and enjoy mealtimes with delightful and healthy meals catering to dietary needs and tastes. The community is great for those aiming to create memorable moments in their later years with its specially designed amenities and dedicated services.

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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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Overview of Loren’s Good Life Care

Loren’s Good Life Care is an idyllic retreat set in the peaceful neighborhood of Canyon View Drive, Riverside, CA, that offers personal care, dementia care, and 24-hour care. Committed to improving residents’ wellness, the community delivers top-tier care and assistance around the clock to meet their specific needs and preferences. Housekeeping is also handled by the community to ensure residents live a maintenance-free lifestyle.

Aside from healthcare services, residents are encouraged to live actively and retain social connections through recreational activities tailored to their leisure and wellness. Have a delightful dining experience with healthy and delicious meals catering to their dietary needs and tastes. The community is a good choice for those who need assistance to live their retirement comfortably with its trusted care and beautifully designed amenities.

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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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Overview of Joyful Living

Ideally located near delightful resturants and convenient amenities, Joyful Living is an esteemed community that focuses on assisted living. A compassionate and well-trained team attends to residents’ personal needs and daily living activities, ensuring their comfort and safety. The community has been delivering care since 2005, promising the highest quality of life for its residents.

Elevate your retirement with fun activities and engaging programs tailored to leisure and wellness. The community also actively monitors changes in residents’ conditions and assists with their medication to ensure their well-being. Delightful and healthy meals are served to satisfy nutritional needs and tastes. Make every moment of your later years count with a trusted community caring for their special needs.

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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 1435 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.