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Compare Assisted Living around California
The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.
| OakView Health Center | AL MC NH SNF | Thousand Oaks (Mountclef Village) | 63
Facility
63
CA AVG
103
Rank
#1063 / 1657 | No |
20
Facility
20
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1846 / 2092 | 89
Facility
89
CA AVG
81
Rank
#461 / 1401 | 7 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
13
Rank
#529 / 1397 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
3
Rank
#600 / 1164 | 18
Facility
18
CA AVG
13
Rank
#428 / 1487 |
79.4%
Facility
79.4%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#608 / 1368 | A+ | Oakview Hc LLC | Private / Semi-Private Rooms |
| The Reutlinger Community | AL IL MC NH SNF | Danville | 120
Facility
120
CA AVG
103
Rank
#561 / 1657 | No |
30
Facility
30
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1720 / 2092 | 86
Facility
86
CA AVG
81
Rank
#630 / 1401 | 22 | 11
Facility
11
CA AVG
13
Rank
#889 / 1397 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
3
Rank
#413 / 1164 | 26
Facility
26
CA AVG
13
Rank
#205 / 1487 |
65.0%
Facility
65.0%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#1008 / 1368 | A+ | Reutlinger Community, The And Eskaton Properties Inc | Studio / 1 Bed |
| Spring Lake Village | AL NH IL MC | Santa Rosa (Melita) | 679
Facility
679
CA AVG
103
Rank
#8 / 1657 | No |
13
Facility
13
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1926 / 2092 | 88
Facility
88
CA AVG
81
Rank
#513 / 1401 | 13 | 6
Facility
6
CA AVG
13
Rank
#654 / 1397 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
3
Rank
#600 / 1164 | 39
Facility
39
CA AVG
13
Rank
#45 / 1487 | - | A+ | Front Porch Communities And Services | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Canterbury Woods | AL IL NH SNF | Pacific Grove | 190
Facility
190
CA AVG
103
Rank
#179 / 1657 | No |
81
Facility
81
CA AVG
57
Rank
#384 / 2092 | 91
Facility
91
CA AVG
81
Rank
#355 / 1401 | 9 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
13
Rank
#324 / 1397 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
3
Rank
#413 / 1164 | 42
Facility
42
CA AVG
13
Rank
#34 / 1487 |
72.6%
Facility
72.6%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#786 / 1368 | A+ | Front Porch Communities And Services | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| San Francisco Towers | AL NH IL MC | San Francisco (Cathedral Hill) | 350
Facility
350
CA AVG
103
Rank
#36 / 1657 | No |
99
Facility
99
CA AVG
57
Rank
#2 / 2092 | 93
Facility
93
CA AVG
81
Rank
#242 / 1401 | 9 | 5
Facility
5
CA AVG
13
Rank
#592 / 1397 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1164 | 28
Facility
28
CA AVG
13
Rank
#158 / 1487 |
100.0%
Facility
100.0%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#1 / 1368 | - | Front Porch Communities And Services | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Harrison Villa of Mt. San Antonio Gardens | AL IL MC NH SNF | Pomona | 520
Facility
520
CA AVG
103
Rank
#16 / 1657 | No |
45
Facility
45
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1474 / 2092 | 94
Facility
94
CA AVG
81
Rank
#185 / 1401 | 12 | 3
Facility
3
CA AVG
13
Rank
#441 / 1397 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1164 | 33
Facility
33
CA AVG
13
Rank
#91 / 1487 |
75.4%
Facility
75.4%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#719 / 1368 | - | Congregational Homes, Incorporated | Studio |
| O‘Connor Woods | AL IL MC NH RC SNF | Stockton (Sherwood Manor) | 499
Facility
499
CA AVG
103
Rank
#23 / 1657 | Yes |
22
Facility
22
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1826 / 2092 | 94
Facility
94
CA AVG
81
Rank
#185 / 1401 | 11 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
13
Rank
#324 / 1397 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1164 | 34
Facility
34
CA AVG
13
Rank
#81 / 1487 |
73.4%
Facility
73.4%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#761 / 1368 | - | O'connor Woods Housing | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Vi at La Jolla Village | AL IL MC NH SNF | San Diego (University City) | 783
Facility
783
CA AVG
103
Rank
#5 / 1657 | No |
88
Facility
88
CA AVG
57
Rank
#218 / 2092 | 84
Facility
84
CA AVG
81
Rank
#731 / 1401 | 29 | 17
Facility
17
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1061 / 1397 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1164 | 27
Facility
27
CA AVG
13
Rank
#183 / 1487 |
69.3%
Facility
69.3%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#865 / 1368 | - | Ccw La Jolla LLC, Cc La Jolla LLC, And Classic Res Mgmt | Suite / Penthouse / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| University Retirement Community | AL HC IL MC NH SNF | Davis (West Davis) | 500
Facility
500
CA AVG
103
Rank
#22 / 1657 | No |
54
Facility
54
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1242 / 2092 | 91
Facility
91
CA AVG
81
Rank
#355 / 1401 | 12 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
13
Rank
#529 / 1397 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
3
Rank
#413 / 1164 | 28
Facility
28
CA AVG
13
Rank
#158 / 1487 | - | - | Univer Retire Com At Davis/Pacific Retire Services | 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed |
| The Vineyards – California Armenian Home | AL IL MC NH RESC SNF | Fresno (Roosevelt) | 412
Facility
412
CA AVG
103
Rank
#27 / 1657 | No |
24
Facility
24
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1798 / 2092 | 91
Facility
91
CA AVG
81
Rank
#355 / 1401 | 14 | 8
Facility
8
CA AVG
13
Rank
#762 / 1397 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1164 | 41
Facility
41
CA AVG
13
Rank
#38 / 1487 |
54.1%
Facility
54.1%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#1181 / 1368 | - | California Home For The Aged Inc | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Vi at Palo Alto | AL IL MC NH SNF | Palo Alto | 876
Facility
876
CA AVG
103
Rank
#1 / 1657 | No |
80
Facility
80
CA AVG
57
Rank
#417 / 2092 | 90
Facility
90
CA AVG
81
Rank
#398 / 1401 | 20 | 10
Facility
10
CA AVG
13
Rank
#850 / 1397 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1164 | 21
Facility
21
CA AVG
13
Rank
#336 / 1487 |
73.1%
Facility
73.1%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#773 / 1368 | - | Cc Palo Alto LLC And Classic Res. Mgmt. Ltd. Partner | 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed |
| Belmont Village Senior Living La Jolla | AL NH RESC | La Jolla (University City) | 220
Facility
220
CA AVG
103
Rank
#117 / 1657 | No |
69
Facility
69
CA AVG
57
Rank
#768 / 2092 | 87
Facility
87
CA AVG
81
Rank
#568 / 1401 | 2 | 5
Facility
5
CA AVG
13
Rank
#592 / 1397 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
3
Rank
#600 / 1164 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1100 / 1487 |
88.6%
Facility
88.6%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#311 / 1368 | - | Hsre-Bv IV Trs LLC And Belmont Three LLC Et Al | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Webster House | AL IL NH SNF | Palo Alto (Crescent Park) | 54
Facility
54
CA AVG
103
Rank
#1123 / 1657 | No |
90
Facility
90
CA AVG
57
Rank
#171 / 2092 | 94
Facility
94
CA AVG
81
Rank
#185 / 1401 | 7 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1 / 1397 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1164 | 11
Facility
11
CA AVG
13
Rank
#610 / 1487 |
90.7%
Facility
90.7%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#261 / 1368 | - | Front Porch Communities And Services | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Covenant Living at the Samarkand | AL MC NH SNF | Santa Barbara (Samarkand) | 379
Facility
379
CA AVG
103
Rank
#31 / 1657 | No |
50
Facility
50
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1345 / 2092 | 90
Facility
90
CA AVG
81
Rank
#398 / 1401 | 6 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
13
Rank
#210 / 1397 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
3
Rank
#600 / 1164 | 33
Facility
33
CA AVG
13
Rank
#91 / 1487 |
85.2%
Facility
85.2%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#379 / 1368 | A+ | Covenant Living West | - |
| The Terraces at San Joaquin Gardens a CCRC | AL IL MC NH SNF | Fresno | 652
Facility
652
CA AVG
103
Rank
#9 / 1657 | No |
57
Facility
57
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1157 / 2092 | 88
Facility
88
CA AVG
81
Rank
#513 / 1401 | 4 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
13
Rank
#529 / 1397 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
3
Rank
#600 / 1164 | 32
Facility
32
CA AVG
13
Rank
#106 / 1487 |
57.2%
Facility
57.2%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#1147 / 1368 | A+ | Humangood & Humangood Norcal & Humangood Fresno | - |
Surrounded by local amenities in Saga Dr, Yorba Linda, CA, Adelya Senior Homes is an outstanding community that provides assisted living. Committed to residents’ wellness, the community offers 24/7 care and assistance onsite with visiting physicians and podiatrists. Promoting a bright and friendly environment, the community provides specially designed and welcoming amenities.
Here, residents are encouraged to participate in daily exercises and fun-filled activities for social engagement and an active lifestyle. Diabetes management, day care services, incontinence care, medication management, and respite care are provided for residents’ needs. Enjoy delightful dining options with special diets accommodated with the community’s healthy and delicious meals. With all-inclusive costs, residents are guaranteed the finest care while adhering to their budgets.
Tucked away in the neighborhood of Modesto, CA, Serenity Home Care III provides a safe living environment for those who need assisted living. Residents here find comfort in having companionship and support with their daily activities like personal care and medication management. The community is also ready to accommodate memory-related needs with their excellent caregivers trained to provide dementia care and hospice services.
A full slate of fun and nurturing activities are available to keep residents connected, stimulated, and active. Three delicious meals are served daily to provide them with the nourishment and energy they need to maintain a healthy lifestyle. With its extensive care services and vibrant atmosphere, Serenity Home Care III provides an ideal setting for a comfortable retirement.
Ideally situated near convenient local amenities and restaurants in North Stanley Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, Raya’s Paradise Inc. III is a distinct community that offers residential care. The community strives to accommodate up to 6 residents with purposely designed and snug private rooms. Here, residents are guaranteed to receive the utmost care and support for their specific needs and preferences for a blissful retirement.
With fun-filled activities and engaging programs, residents are encouraged to maintain an active lifestyle and create friendships. Medication supervision, incontinence care, diabetic, and hypertension care are offered within the community to ensure residents are well cared for. Delectable and healthy meals are provided and special diets are catered to, for the finest dining experience. The community is an ideal setting for residents to spend their golden years without worries.
Experience care that empowers you with Aqua Bella Residential Care, a warm and welcoming senior living community in Moreno Valley, CA, that offers premiere assisted living services. The community guarantees residents are well-cared for by offering various care and assistance, including medication management, personal care, companionship, and support with daily routines. A compassionate care team is available to attend to residents’ needs 24/7 and provide continuous supervision that guarantees residents’ peace of mind.
At Aqua Bella Residential Care, residents enjoy endless opportunities for recreation and enrichment with its extensive array of activities, including exercises and meditation activities. The community ensures residents eat on time and healthily by offering a nutritionally balanced diet and fresh meals daily. Here, residents and their families can rest easy knowing their loved ones are receiving the care that best matches their needs from capable hands.
Burrowed in a serene and charming area in Valley Glen, CA, Sweet Home Senior Living 1 is a compassionate senior living community, offering assisted living services to residents who could benefit from added care and support. A comfortable living environment is guaranteed with beautifully designed accommodations that cater to residents’ unique safety and comfort needs. A hardworking and reliable care team is available 24 hours a day and 7 days a week to offer compassionate support with daily living activities and other assistance residents may need.
Dedicated to helping residents live full connected lives, the community offers a wide range of social and recreational activities. Various amenities and beautiful common spaces are available to offer more opportunities for relaxation, leisure, and wellness. Residents also enjoy a delectable dining experience daily with nourishing meals and snacks tailored to their dietary requirements and tastes.
Experience an exceptional stay with The Village at Sherman Oaks, located in Sherman Oaks, California. This elegant senior living community offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. The community is dedicated to elevating a next level of senior living. Spacious, cozy, and pet-friendly accommodations are available for a resort-style stay. In terms of memory care, it offers the Enliven Memory Care which is built on the foundation of love and is patient-centered providing creative and engaging experiences.
With its top-tier amenities and services, residents can enjoy zestfit group classes, book and walking clubs, wine tastings, ping pong instruments, chef-led interactive cooking demos, lifelong learning seminars, concerts and social happy hours, gardening classes, and philanthropic opportunities. At the Village of Sherman Oaks, seniors are guaranteed an experience worth remembering.
Nestled in the serene Hawthorne Boulevard, Torrance, CA, is an exceptional senior living community, Cogir of South Bay provides assisted living and independent living. The community features a variety of intricate and spacious floor plans, promising seniors a comfortable and secure retirement. Spend your golden years experiencing new things and doing what you love the most with a compassionate and experienced team handling the mundane chores and maintenance for you.
Nogir of South Bay doubles its efforts in empowering seniors to live actively and blissfully, conducting different energizing activities and enjoyable programs. With its dedication to seniors’ well-being, the community serves healthy and delicious meals catering to their dietary requirements and tastes. With its tranquil spaces and state-of-the-art amenities, seniors experience unmatched sophistication and safety in Cogir of South Bay.
Westmont at San Miguel Ranch is a luxury senior living community offering assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Chula Vista. It boasts world-class service and hospitality provided by its excellent team of caregivers. It’s a community that provides quality service based on your style and your choice. Westmont is a community dedicated to making a difference in the lives of every senior through its innovative approach to senior living.
Westmont at San Miguel Ranch promotes an active lifestyle for its residents, including independent living, assisted living, and memory care. One of the pride and joys of the community is their Live You Way™ and Adult 55+, which essentially provides unique care and service for residents. Everyone is entitled to impressive amenities, such as world-class dining service, a fully-equipped fitness center, and furnished apartments.
Create meaningful moments with Gettysburg Christian Home, a distinguished community in Fresno, CA, that offers assisted living and memory care. Dedicated to improving residents’ well-being, the community provides top-notch care tailored to their special needs 24/7. Residents keep peace of mind with the community helping with their daily living activities and household responsibilities.
A variety of fun activities and engaging programs are also conducted, encouraging residents to meet new friends and gain meaningful experiences. Residents have the finest dining experience with delightful and healthy meals that cater to dietary needs and preferences. The community is ideal for those with memory-related needs, especially with its specially designed accommodations and stress-free setting.
Cherish every moment with Wildwood Canyon Villa Assisted Living and Memory Care, a dedicated community in the peaceful neighborhood of Yucaipa, CA, that offers assisted living and memory care. Catering to residents’ needs and financial capabilities, the community features cozy and specially designed studio and one-bedroom accommodations that aim to optimize comfort and safety. A responsible and well-trained team also attends to residents’ specific needs 24/7, providing top-tier care and assistance for a worry-free retirement.
Utilizing its exclusive True North Programs, a variety of fun activities and engaging programs are conducted to keep residents active and socially engaged. Healthy meals are important for residents’ wellness, so delightful and nutritious meals are served to meet dietary needs and preferences. The community goes above and beyond to maintain residents’ dignity, as they care for their day-to-day activities, ensuring they age gracefully.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these assisted living communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
Weighting overview
- 35%Resident Experience
- 25%Regulatory
- 15%Visual Media
- 10%Website
- 10%Stability
- 5%Environment
01
Resident & Family Experience 35%
The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.
- Includes
- Review Sentiment
- Review Volume
02
Regulatory & Safety Record 25%
State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.
- Includes
- State Inspections
- Citations/Inspection
- % Inspections w/ Citations
- Complaint Visits
- Accreditations
- BBB Rating
03
Visual Media & Transparency 15%
Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.
- Includes
- Video Tours
- Virtual Walkthroughs
- Photo Quantity
- Photo Quality
04
Website & Operator Transparency 10%
Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.
- Includes
- Website Content
- Mobile Usability
- Staff Info Available
- Owner Info Available
05
Community Stability 10%
Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.
- Includes
- Occupancy Rate
- Bed Options
06
Environment & Pricing 5%
Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.
- Includes
- Walk Score
- Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in California
What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in California?
Assisted living in California supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.
What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in California?
Assisted living in California is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.
Does California Medicaid cover assisted living?
California Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including California) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.
What is assisted living?
Assisted living combines private or semi-private apartments with help on activities of daily living (meals, bathing, dressing, medication management) and a social calendar — for residents who need some support but do not need 24/7 medical care.
How many assisted living facilities are listed on this page?
This page features 1431 assisted living facilities in California. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
How do I choose the right assisted living facility in California?
Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in California, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.
What should I look for when visiting assisted living facilities in California?
Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.


















