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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. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home.
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.
Merrill Gardens at Rockridge
AL
IL
MC
Oakland (Shafter)
150
Facility 150
CA AVG 103
Rank #292 / 1,350
Yes
96
Facility 96
CA AVG 56
Rank #30 / 1,411
B+33
15
Facility 15
CA AVG 13
Rank #958 / 1,292
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #840 / 1,338
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #777 / 1,299
89.3%
Facility 89.3%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #231 / 1,202
Shi-III Mg Rockridge Gp LLC And Merrill Gardens LLC
Revere Court of Sacramento
AL
ADC
HOS
MC
RESC
RC
Sacramento (Southwestern Sacramento)
72
Facility 72
CA AVG 103
Rank #792 / 1,350
No
51
Facility 51
CA AVG 56
Rank #861 / 1,411
B+16
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 13
Rank #669 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 13
Rank #615 / 1,299
88.9%
Facility 88.9%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #240 / 1,202
Chancellor Health Care Of California Viii Inc
Lantern Crest
AL
IL
MC
Santee
180
Facility 180
CA AVG 103
Rank #178 / 1,350
Yes
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,297 / 1,411
A16
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 13
Rank #669 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
14
Facility 14
CA AVG 13
Rank #451 / 1,299
76.7%
Facility 76.7%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #567 / 1,202
Santee Snr Ret I LLC(Owner)/Lcm, LLC (Mngt)
Golden Assisted Living
AL
IL
MC
RC
Sylmar
128
Facility 128
CA AVG 103
Rank #437 / 1,350
Yes
64
Facility 64
CA AVG 56
Rank #589 / 1,411
B+83
76
Facility 76
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,278 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 13
Rank #701 / 1,299
89.1%
Facility 89.1%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #237 / 1,202
Golden Living In Sylmar Inc
Sweet Home Senior Living 3
AL
HOS
Van Nuys (Valley Glen)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,036 / 1,350
Yes
73
Facility 73
CA AVG 56
Rank #424 / 1,411
A-6
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #199 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 13
Rank #777 / 1,299
66.7%
Facility 66.7%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #785 / 1,202
Sweet Home Senior Living 2 Inc
Carefield Castro Valley
AL
MC
Castro Valley
116
Facility 116
CA AVG 103
Rank #523 / 1,350
Yes
67
Facility 67
CA AVG 56
Rank #537 / 1,411
B+20
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 13
Rank #890 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
19
Facility 19
CA AVG 13
Rank #355 / 1,299
62.1%
Facility 62.1%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #928 / 1,202
Sh 1 Castro Valley LLC And Crfld Management, LLC
Westmont of Chico-The Inn at the Terraces
AL
IL
MC
Chico
99
Facility 99
CA AVG 103
Rank #625 / 1,350
Yes
97
Facility 97
CA AVG 56
Rank #21 / 1,411
A-24
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #498 / 1,292
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,024 / 1,338
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #651 / 1,299
79.8%
Facility 79.8%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #497 / 1,202
Inn Operations, LP, The And Westmont Living, Inc
The Commons at Woodland Hills
AL
IL
MC
Woodland Hills
322
Facility 322
CA AVG 103
Rank #43 / 1,350
Yes
89
Facility 89
CA AVG 56
Rank #129 / 1,411
A-10
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 13
Rank #669 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,224 / 1,299
43.8%
Facility 43.8%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1,142 / 1,202
Woodland Hills Operations LLC
The Pinnacles at Burton
AL
IL
MC
Los Angeles (Central La)
138
Facility 138
CA AVG 103
Rank #382 / 1,350
No
94
Facility 94
CA AVG 56
Rank #56 / 1,411
B+19
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 13
Rank #791 / 1,292
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #679 / 1,338
27
Facility 27
CA AVG 13
Rank #171 / 1,299
39.1%
Facility 39.1%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1,166 / 1,202
Burton Way Carmel, Inc And Calson Care North LLC
Cascades of Grass Valley
AL
IL
MC
RC
Grass Valley
65
Facility 65
CA AVG 103
Rank #829 / 1,350
Yes
92
Facility 92
CA AVG 56
Rank #90 / 1,411
B+19
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 13
Rank #756 / 1,292
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #679 / 1,338
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #777 / 1,299
86.2%
Facility 86.2%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #277 / 1,202
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Overview of Merrill Gardens at Rockridge

Found in Oakland, California, Merrill Gardens at Rockridge stands out as a vibrant and thoughtfully designed community. Owned by a family company, it offers both independent senior living and memory care services, excelling particularly in providing top-notch assisted living facilities. Residents can trust in the commitment to premier care, ensuring privacy, security, and exceptional support services.
This community goes beyond the basics, featuring a variety of amenities for a well-rounded lifestyle. From cozy studio to one-bedroom units with kitchenettes and private balconies, Merrill Gardens at Rockridge caters to diverse preferences. The community spaces include a movie theater, living areas, game room, landscaped courtyard, library, computer room, and fitness center. With a calendar brimming with activities and proximity to cafes, restaurants, antique shops, and bookstores, residents can enjoy both convenience and an engaging social environment. The addition of a concierge further enhances the overall experience, providing a seamless living experience for those seeking various assisted living levels of care.

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Overview of Revere Court of Sacramento

Welcome to Revere Court of Sacramento, an exceptional senior living community that offers compassionate care and a vibrant, enriching environment for older adults. This warm and inviting community boasts modern and comfortable accommodations, providing residents with spacious private apartments with their own bathrooms and kitchenettes. There is also a strong focus here on fostering independence and well-being, residents can enjoy a range of amenities and services tailored to their individual needs.

Revere Court of Sacramento’s culinary team also prepares scrumptious and nutritious meals, accommodating dietary preferences and requirements. Highly trained and dedicated staff members are available to provide personalized residential care, respite care, hospice care, and adult day care. From medication management to daily living activities, residents receive the support they require while preserving their dignity and autonomy. Engaging activities and social programs are designed to promote mental stimulation, physical health, and social interaction, encouraging a sense of belonging and fulfillment.

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Overview of Lantern Crest

Lantern Crest offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care in Santee, CA. Independent living provides a private home with community services and no daily care, while assisted living includes help with dressing, bathing, and medication management. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for a resident who may be at risk of wandering.

Having all three care levels in one community may make Lantern Crest a good fit for a resident whose needs may grow over time. A move to another level can happen without leaving the community. Respite care is also available for short stays when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Lantern Crest opened in 2013, and Liz Najera serves as its administrator. With 180 beds, the community is among the larger ones, with more residents, staff, and programming.

Residents can use the heated outdoor swimming pool, gardens, putting greens, indoor and outdoor fitness areas, salon and spa, movie theatre, game room, library, and on-site restaurant. Pets are allowed, so residents can keep a pet with them.

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Overview of Golden Assisted Living

Golden Assisted Living provides assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Sylmar, California. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps an apartment. Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, while respite care offers a short stay for a family caregiver who needs to travel or recover.

The combination of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since moving to another level of care can happen without leaving the community. Golden Assisted Living has 128 beds.

Three chef prepared, restaurant style meals are provided daily, so residents can eat prepared food without cooking. Courtyards, walking paths, a greenhouse, and a garden offer places to walk and garden, while the salon allows residents to receive salon services within the community. Rehabilitation services are also available for residents who need support with recovery or maintaining function.

A Walk Score of 64 places the area in the somewhat walkable range, meaning some errands can be done on foot. Scheduled transportation can support trips beyond walking distance. Pets are allowed, so a resident may be able to continue living with a pet.

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Overview of Sweet Home Senior Living 3

Peacefully nestled in the neighborhood of Valley Glen, CA, Sweet Home Senior Living 3 is a reliable senior living community, offering compassionate assisted living services. The community makes sure residents are well-cared for and comfortable with access to various services, including access to a round the clock care team and home health nurses and PTs. Beautiful accommodations are offered to provide a relaxing and comfortable resting environment, with convenient access to the community’s array of amenities.

Residents enjoy an invigorating day-to-day life with a full slate of fun and interesting activities designed to nurture every aspect of their well-being. Tasty and delicious meals are carefully prepared and served daily to ensure residents eat healthy and right on time with the hassles of cooking. Various amenities and beautiful common spaces are offered to make residents’ living experience more comfortable and enjoyable.

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Overview of Carefield Castro Valley

Nestled in the beautiful Bay Area, Carefield Castro Valley is an assisted living and memory care community where residents flourish in a vibrant, family-oriented environment. The community offers a blend of city convenience and suburban tranquility. Following a multi-million dollar renovation, Carefield Castro Valley strives to be a hub of life enjoyment, boasting state-of-the-art programs, engaging activities, and a dedicated staff committed to fostering meaningful connections. Carefield Castro Valley provides exemplary assisted living and memory care services and amenities, including three daily meals, 24-hour staffing, licensed nursing care, and a diverse calendar of social and fitness activities. Residents enjoy access to a fitness room, scheduled transportation for medical appointments, weekly housekeeping, Wi-Fi, salon services, and pet-friendly accommodations, ensuring a comfortable and fulfilling lifestyle.

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Overview of Westmont of Chico-The Inn at the Terraces

Westmont of Chico, The Inn at the Terraces offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Chico, California. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and taking medication while the resident keeps an apartment. Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

The community has 99 beds, and having all three care levels in one place may suit a resident whose needs grow over time because moving to another level does not require leaving the community. A Walk Score of 97 out of 100 places the area 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. Pets are allowed, and Cliff Keene serves as the administrator.

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Overview of The Commons at Woodland Hills

The Commons at Woodland Hills is a luxury senior living community, located in the vibrant area of Woodland Hills, CA, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care services to help residents successfully age in place. Residents are welcomed into the comfort and security of carefully curated apartments with various floor plans and premium features, such as convenience of weekly linen services and 24-hour emergency response systems. A 24-hour care team is available to provide residents needing extra care a wide range of care services, including medication supervision, personal laundry, bathing and grooming, and other daily living activities.

Dedicated to providing a fun and unique living experience to its residents, the community provides an abundance of interesting and engaging activities and programs, including group fitness classes, art lessons, or scenic drives. Delicious and nutritionally balanced meals are provided to make sure residents’ cravings and needs are always satisfied. Amenities, such as a card room, library, arts & crafts room, beauty shop, and onsite laundry facilities, are available to provide residents with more convenience and spaces for relaxation and entertainment.

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Overview of The Pinnacles at Burton

The Pinnacles at Burton in Los Angeles offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Assisted living adds help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

All three care levels share one campus. For a resident whose needs may grow over time, moving to another level can happen without leaving the community, which may make this a good fit for that situation. The community has 138 beds and opened in 1976. A Walk Score of 94 places the area 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.

Robin Culver serves as administrator. Burton Way Carmel and Calson Care North operate the community.

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Cascades of Grass Valley

415 Sierra College Drive, Grass Valley, CA 95945
Overview of Cascades of Grass Valley

Cascades of Grass Valley offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Grass Valley, CA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps a private apartment. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care.

Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision. Respite care offers a short stay for someone whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. The range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since moving between care levels can happen without leaving the community.

The community has 65 beds. A Walk Score of 92 places the area in the walker’s paradise band, where daily errands do not require a car, so a resident who no longer drives can still reach nearby shops, a pharmacy, or cafes on foot. Haley Parker serves as the administrator.

Dining combines the elegance of fine dining with the comfort of family meals. Rehabilitation services are available for residents who need rehabilitation support.

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Weighting overview

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    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 1430 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.