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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. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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.
Hillcrest Care
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
NH
RESC
SNF
Arrowhead Farms
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,035 / 1,349
Yes
29
Facility 29
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,145 / 1,410
?5
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
19
Facility 19
CA AVG 13
Rank #354 / 1,298
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1 / 1,200
-Angelita Perez-
Rosewood
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Bakersfield (Kern City)
220
Facility 220
CA AVG 103
Rank #100 / 1,349
Yes
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,158 / 1,410
?21
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #709 / 1,292
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,024 / 1,338
52
Facility 52
CA AVG 13
Rank #3 / 1,298
70.0%
Facility 70.0%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #722 / 1,200
-Humangood & Humangood NorcalStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
ManorCare Health Services-Palm Desert
AL
IL
MC
NH
Palm Desert
145
Facility 145
CA AVG 103
Rank #332 / 1,349
Yes
19
Facility 19
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,238 / 1,410
D+12
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #610 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
21
Facility 21
CA AVG 13
Rank #295 / 1,298
40.0%
Facility 40.0%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1,157 / 1,200
-Blc Mirage Inn LPPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms
La Posada
AL
MC
RC
San Bernardino
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,020 / 1,349
Yes
76
Facility 76
CA AVG 56
Rank #353 / 1,410
C+8
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #198 / 1,292
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #450 / 1,338
33
Facility 33
CA AVG 13
Rank #59 / 1,298
63.6%
Facility 63.6%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #898 / 1,200
-O. Ruth Hernandez-
Stellar Care
AL
MC
RC
San Diego (College West)
150
Facility 150
CA AVG 103
Rank #292 / 1,349
No
81
Facility 81
CA AVG 56
Rank #262 / 1,410
A-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 #543 / 1,298
72.7%
Facility 72.7%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #658 / 1,200
-Stellar Care, Inc-
Brookdale Valley View
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Garden Grove (West Garden Grove)
160
Facility 160
CA AVG 103
Rank #244 / 1,349
Yes
76
Facility 76
CA AVG 56
Rank #353 / 1,410
B+30
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 13
Rank #890 / 1,292
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,024 / 1,338
27
Facility 27
CA AVG 13
Rank #171 / 1,298
39.4%
Facility 39.4%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1,163 / 1,200
-Summerville At Cobbco Inc And Emeritus CorporationStudio / Suite
Brookdale Anaheim
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Anaheim (Northwest Anaheim)
140
Facility 140
CA AVG 103
Rank #359 / 1,349
Yes
66
Facility 66
CA AVG 56
Rank #549 / 1,410
B+45
27
Facility 27
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,142 / 1,292
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #840 / 1,338
21
Facility 21
CA AVG 13
Rank #295 / 1,298
77.1%
Facility 77.1%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #554 / 1,200
-Summerville At Fairwood Manor LLC And Emeritus CorpStudio / Alcove / 1 Bed
Oakmont of Riverpark
AL
MC
Oxnard (Riverpark)
140
Facility 140
CA AVG 103
Rank #359 / 1,349
Yes
64
Facility 64
CA AVG 56
Rank #588 / 1,410
D+51
37
Facility 37
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,204 / 1,292
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,254 / 1,338
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 13
Rank #699 / 1,298
68.6%
Facility 68.6%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #750 / 1,200
A+Oakmont Sr. Lvng. Of Oxnard Opco, LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Calimyrna Assisted Living
AL
Fresno
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,035 / 1,349
No
58
Facility 58
CA AVG 56
Rank #724 / 1,410
C6
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #198 / 1,292
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 3
Rank #943 / 1,338
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 13
Rank #699 / 1,298
33.3%
Facility 33.3%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1,175 / 1,200
A+Aurora Senior Residential Care LLCSuite / Private Rooms
The Palms at San Lauren
AL
MC
Bakersfield (South San Lauren)
68
Facility 68
CA AVG 103
Rank #811 / 1,349
Yes
21
Facility 21
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,223 / 1,410
C26
14
Facility 14
CA AVG 13
Rank #931 / 1,292
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 3
Rank #943 / 1,338
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 13
Rank #699 / 1,298
89.7%
Facility 89.7%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #225 / 1,200
A+5151Knudsen Dr Bakersfield Inc And Oakmont Mgmt Gr 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 1,435 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Hillcrest Care

4280 Cypress Dr, Arrowhead Farms, CA 92407
Overview of Hillcrest Care

Maintain your independence while receiving compassionate care from Hillcrest Care, a warm and inviting community in Arrowhead Farms, CA, offering top-tier assisted living services. Residents here have access to 24/7 daily living assistance and skilled nursing care depending on their care needs. With medication management assistance, housekeeping, and laundry services, residents have fewer worries and can focus more of their time doing the things they enjoy.

Accommodations here are beautifully decorated to foster a cozy and residential-like environment with telephone service and satellite television for their comfort. Residents can also participate in an array of fun and engaging activities to keep them active, entertained, and stimulated. With fresh and nutritious meals served every day, residents can easily maintain their health and nutrition. At Hillcrest Care, residents can enjoy their peace of mind knowing that the conveniences they need are within easy reach.

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Rosewood

1301 New Stine Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93309
Overview of Rosewood

Spend your golden years at Rosewood, an esteemed life plan community nestled near Sundale Country Club in Bakersfield, CA, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Residents can ease their worries with a kind and highly trained team attending to their needs around the clock. As part of a non-profit organization, the community prioritizes residents’ safety and well-being.

Residents will not feel lonely with a carefully curated calendar of exciting events and engaging programs that highlight residents’ interests and capabilities. Mealtimes promote social interactions and satisfy dietary needs with delightful and healthy dining options. The community ensures residents live a blissful retirement with its extensive amenities and a wide range of care options.

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Overview of ManorCare Health Services-Palm Desert

ManorCare Health Services-Palm Desert, situated in the peaceful city of Palm Desert, CA, blends lively living with exceptional care. Offering independent living, skilled nursing, respite care, and rehabilitation, this community is dedicated to improving residents’ quality of life with compassionate, individualized support. The team conducts thorough assessments to tailor care to each resident’s specific needs, fostering a warm and supportive environment. Residents can choose from well-designed, comfortable apartments that provide both relaxation and personal space.

The community features top-tier amenities such as fitness centers and stretching classes to encourage wellness and an active lifestyle. Thoughtfully arranged social areas and engaging activities ensure that every day is filled with meaningful experiences and happiness. Every aspect of ManorCare Health Services-Palm Desert is designed to inspire, uplift, and celebrate the joy of life.

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La Posada

3875 Belle St #1621, San Bernardino, CA 92404
Overview of La Posada

Owned and operated by Hernandez, O. Ruth, La Posada is a small assisted living community in San Bernardino, California, offering assisted living, memory care, and respite care. Orfa Ruth Hernandez serves as the administrator. The board and care home has been serving residents for 33 years, giving families options for both long-term support and short-term respite care.

The single-story community has 11 beds. Its current occupancy rate is about 64%, with 7 of its 11 beds occupied. Its smaller size creates a quieter, more intimate setting that may encourage closer relationships between residents and caregivers than a larger community.

Residents receive 24-hour supervision, assistance with activities of daily living, medication management, diabetes care, and incontinence care. Meals are prepared to meet individual dietary needs. This can be especially important for residents managing diabetes and other health conditions that require dietary restrictions.

The community is wheelchair accessible. Pets are welcome, allowing residents to keep a companion animal after moving in. Fitness and recreation programs are available. Complimentary transportation includes rides to medical appointments, helping reduce the transportation burden on family members. La Posada is about 1.89 miles from St. Bernardine Medical Center, keeping hospital care within easy reach if residents need it.

The area has a Walk Score of 76, which means it’s very walkable, where everyday errands can be completed on foot. State inspections have generally focused on administrative and operational areas, including insurance documentation, equipment maintenance, and staff training records, rather than direct resident care. Follow-up inspections have shown these issues being addressed 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.

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Overview of Brookdale Valley View

Brookdale Valley View, nestled in 5900 Chapman Avenue in Garden Grove, California, extends exceptional assisted living services in a vibrant community setting. With a focus on providing quality care, genuine relationships, and time for residents to enjoy their retirement, Brookdale Valley View is committed to meeting the individual needs of each resident. The community offers personalized assistance with daily tasks such as housekeeping, meals, bathing, dressing, and medication reminders.

Residents can enjoy a variety of amenities, including a fully stocked library, game room, beauty parlor, patio, and courtyard. With three different apartment floor plans to choose from, residents can find the perfect space to call their own, complete with a private balcony or patio and plenty of natural light. Their health and wellness programs are designed to help residents stay fit and active. The B-Fit exercise program offers a fun social exercise experience, while transportation services to doctors’ appointments and fitness classes are also available. Thanks to Brookdale Valley View’s focus on holistic wellness, your loved one can live life to the fullest.

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Overview of Brookdale Anaheim

Located in Anaheim, California, Brookdale Anaheim is an exceptional senior living community that provides memory care and assisted living. The community ensures round-the-clock care and assistance from a skilled and compassionate team. Brookdale Anaheim offers elegant and spacious apartments, including a studio, alcove, and one-bedroom apartment. With their B-Fit exercise program, residents enjoy a fun social exercise experience curated based on the latest research on senior fitness.

Brookdale Anaheim emphasizes the well-being of its residents, delivering the utmost care and assistance to its residents. Encouraging a warm and welcoming environment, the seniors enjoy activities and programs with other residents. The community offers personalized care plans and serves delicious and healthy meals to satisfy the resident’s dietary needs and preferences. Amenities include a library, a game room, a salon, a community room, a serene garden, and beautifully landscaped grounds.

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Abria Del Cielo

1589 N Waterman Ave, San Bernardino, CA 92404
Overview of Abria Del Cielo

Operated by Mere Enterprises, Inc., Abria Del Cielo is a large assisted living community in the Perris Hills neighborhood of San Bernardino, California. Criselda Espiritu Santo serves as the administrator, and Edna Medrano is the President. The two-story community has 240 beds and has been serving residents for 15 years.

It is located about half a mile from St. Bernardine Medical Center, keeping hospital care within easy reach, and approximately 2 miles from downtown San Bernardino. Residents can choose from private and semi-private rooms.

Residents receive 24-hour staff supervision, 12-hour nursing coverage, medication management, and assistance with activities such as bathing and toileting. The community also supports residents living with diabetes and other ongoing health conditions. Also, 24-hour emergency response systems are available. Meals are prepared to meet each resident’s individual nutritional needs.

Transportation services and fitness and recreation programs are part of daily life. Pets are not welcome here. The area has a Walk Score of 64, which means it’s moderately walkable. Some errands can be completed on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities within reach.

The community currently has 134 of its 240 beds occupied, giving families more move-in availability than many communities of a similar size. Families considering Abria Del Cielo can ask about current room availability and floor plan options during a tour.

State inspections have generally found the community’s daily operations to comply. However, earlier reviews identified concerns involving resident supervision and the safe storage of cleaning supplies. Those issues were later addressed by the community.

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Overview of Hacienda Living

Hacienda Living boasts an elegant and stimulating atmosphere that encourages residents to thrive. Praised for its quality residential assisted living services, seniors immediately feel a sense of belonging and family-like treatment. It heeds a resident-centered approach to senior care that practices exceptional, compassionate support– empowering seniors to continue expressing their individuality and independence.

The lifestyle at Hacienda Living is focused on the comfort and convenience of its residents. It has designed its amenities and services to help seniors live hassle-free lives while achieving holistic wellness. These include housekeeping, ADLs, delicious meal plans, calendar-filled activities, and life-enriching programs.

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Mission Villa

321 W Mission St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Overview of Mission Villa

Operated by Universal Bond, LLC, Mission Villa is a senior living community in the Oak Park neighborhood of Santa Barbara, California. Gerr serves as the administrator. The community offers assisted living, memory care, residential care, and hospice care in one location. The single-story building has 15 beds with private and semi-private rooms and has served residents for four years. It currently operates at about 80% occupancy.

Mission Villa is less than one-third of a mile from Pueblo Care Complex and about 1.25 miles from downtown Santa Barbara. Residents and families have convenient access to nearby medical care and local amenities. The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 73, which is very walkable. Many everyday errands are within walking distance.

Residents have access to transportation services along with fitness and recreation programs that support an active lifestyle. It’s easier to attend appointments and outings without relying on family for every trip.

State inspections in California have generally described the community as clean and well-maintained. Reviews have mainly focused on recordkeeping, staffing, and the management of daily resident care. More recent complaint investigations did not substantiate the reported concerns. Families touring Mission Villa may want to ask how these areas are managed as part of the community’s daily operations.

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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.