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Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 1,430 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. 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. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. 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.
Noble Living II, LLC
AL
HOS
MC
RESC
Fletcher Hills
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,036 / 1,350
No
42
Facility 42
CA AVG 56
Rank #999 / 1,411
C10
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #418 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 13
Rank #588 / 1,299
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1 / 1,202
Noble Living II LLC1 Bed / Semi-Private Rooms
Inspirations Home Care VIII
AL
HC
NH
RESC
Corona
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,036 / 1,350
No
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,321 / 1,411
C+4
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #199 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
22
Facility 22
CA AVG 13
Rank #281 / 1,299
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #335 / 1,202
Noelia GarciaPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms
Waters Edge Lodge
AL
RESC
RC
Alameda
120
Facility 120
CA AVG 103
Rank #484 / 1,350
Yes
60
Facility 60
CA AVG 56
Rank #671 / 1,411
C11
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #310 / 1,292
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #679 / 1,338
35
Facility 35
CA AVG 13
Rank #46 / 1,299
60.8%
Facility 60.8%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #951 / 1,202
John & Christian ZimmermanPrivate Apartments
Bella Palms Senior Wellness Home
AL
HOS
MC
RESC
Long Beach (Los Altos)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,036 / 1,350
No
66
Facility 66
CA AVG 56
Rank #550 / 1,411
C5
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,292
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #679 / 1,338
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #964 / 1,299
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1 / 1,202
Bella Palms, IncPrivate / Shared Rooms
Carmel Village at Clovis
AL
HOS
IL
MC
RESC
Clovis
127
Facility 127
CA AVG 103
Rank #444 / 1,350
Yes
79
Facility 79
CA AVG 56
Rank #309 / 1,411
C9
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #310 / 1,292
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,085 / 1,338
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #777 / 1,299
85.0%
Facility 85.0%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #296 / 1,202
Genclovis LLC And Generations-Ca LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Brookdale Irvine
AL
Irvine (University Town Center)
155
Facility 155
CA AVG 103
Rank #273 / 1,350
Yes
82
Facility 82
CA AVG 56
Rank #242 / 1,411
C+49
34
Facility 34
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,191 / 1,292
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,165 / 1,338
21
Facility 21
CA AVG 13
Rank #297 / 1,299
93.5%
Facility 93.5%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #185 / 1,202
Blc Inn At The Park LLC1 Bed / 2 Bed
Oakmont of Concord
AL
MC
Concord
121
Facility 121
CA AVG 103
Rank #476 / 1,350
Yes
62
Facility 62
CA AVG 56
Rank #621 / 1,411
C+29
17
Facility 17
CA AVG 13
Rank #991 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #857 / 1,299
78.5%
Facility 78.5%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #525 / 1,202
Oakmont Sr. Lvng Of Concord Opco And Oakmont Mgmt GroupStudio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Kirkwood Orange
AL
MC
RC
Orange
66
Facility 66
CA AVG 103
Rank #822 / 1,350
Yes
81
Facility 81
CA AVG 56
Rank #263 / 1,411
C+11
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #556 / 1,292
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #679 / 1,338
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #777 / 1,299
81.8%
Facility 81.8%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #457 / 1,202
Kirkwood Orange Msl LLC And Msl Community Mgmt LLCStudio / 1 Bed
Crescent Landing at Fullerton Memory Care
AL
MC
Fullerton
72
Facility 72
CA AVG 103
Rank #792 / 1,350
Yes
67
Facility 67
CA AVG 56
Rank #537 / 1,411
D+7
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #310 / 1,292
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #840 / 1,338
33
Facility 33
CA AVG 13
Rank #59 / 1,299
43.1%
Facility 43.1%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1,148 / 1,202
Welltower Tenant Group LLC And Oakmont Mgmt Group LLCPrivate / Shared Suite
Belmont Village Senior Living Burbank
AL
MC
Burbank
160
Facility 160
CA AVG 103
Rank #244 / 1,350
Yes
93
Facility 93
CA AVG 56
Rank #71 / 1,411
C-9
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #310 / 1,292
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 3
Rank #943 / 1,338
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 13
Rank #472 / 1,299
73.1%
Facility 73.1%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #650 / 1,202
Belmont Village Burbank Tenant And Belmont Three LLCStudio / 1 Bed

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Noble Living II, LLC

505 Hills Lane Dr, Fletcher Hills, CA 92020
Overview of Noble Living II

Ideally located in the peaceful neighborhood of Hills Lane Drive, Fletcher Hills, Noble Living II is a dependable community that offers assisted living and memory care. The community is dedicated to improving residents’ welfare, providing them with top-tier care and assistance tailored to their special needs with a kind and well-trained team available 24/7. Housekeeping, laundry, and linen services are also provided to ensure a maintenance-free lifestyle.

Fun activities and engaging programs are conducted to promote belongingness and an active lifestyle. Delight with healthy and delicious meals that cater to dietary needs and preferences; special diets including diabetic and vegetarian are also accommodated. Transportation services and incontinence care are also provided for residents’ comfort and convenience. The community is ideal for those who need additional support to live their golden years without worries.

$6,900/Month

Contact Noble Living II, LLC

Overview of Inspirations Home Care VIII

Ideally situated in the serene neighborhood of Nickellaus Ct, Corona, CA, Inspirations Home Care is an idyllic retreat that offers assisted living. The community can accommodate up to six residents, providing them with an experienced and compassionate team that helps with their unique needs. With assistance to daily living activities, housekeeping, laundry, and health needs, residents will surely have more time to do the things they want.

For residents to easily adapt to their surroundings, the community fosters a bright and friendly environment through fun activities to ensure better social engagement. Here, residents delight with healthy and delicious home-cooked meals that satisfy their dietary requirements and preferences. Have the finest retirement experience with the community’s dedicated care and specially designed amenities at an all-inclusive price.

Contact Inspirations Home Care VIII

Overview of Waters Edge Lodge

Waters Edge Lodge offers assisted living, residential care, and respite care in Alameda, CA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident lives in a private apartment. Respite care provides a temporary stay when someone’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover, making the community a possible fit for a resident who needs daily support or a family seeking temporary care.

Waters Edge Lodge has 120 beds and offers private apartments, so each resident has a private living space. Pets are allowed. Courtyard patios and lagoon side outdoor areas give residents places to spend time outside, while available private balconies extend some apartments outdoors.

Residents can use the salon, onsite café, and rehabilitation services. Peet’s coffee and fresh baked snacks are available at the café, while activities include art classes, history and science lectures, music appreciation, card clubs, meditation, and current events discussions. Stephen Zimmerman administers the community, which is operated by Zimmerman, John & Christian. A Walk Score of 60 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, meaning some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to complete certain nearby errands independently.

Contact Waters Edge Lodge

Bella Palms Senior Wellness Home

2218 Conquista Ave, Long Beach, CA 90815
Overview of Bella Palms Senior Wellness Home

Bella Palms is a dedicated assisted living community that has three distinct locations in Long Beach, CA, offering exceptional services and cozy accommodations. With its family-oriented environment, the community ensures older adults find a home away from home in their later years. 24-hour care, home-cooked meals, and housekeeping services are also offered, so residents experience maintenance-free living. The community’s comprehensive care options, including hospice care and memory care, allow residents to age without worries.

With consistent monitoring of physical, mental, and social needs, recreational activities and wellness programs are available. Modified bathrooms and spacious outdoors ensure residents’ security and safety. With its ideal setting in the quiet residential area of Long Beach, residents have convenient access to their necessities and leisure. This assisted living community in California provides residents with a place to spend their retirement comfortably.

Contact Bella Palms Senior Wellness Home

Overview of Carmel Village at Clovis

Carmel Village, is a vibrant senior living community nestled in Clovis, CA, offering a harmonious blend of assisted living, independent living, memory care services, and post-acute care. At Carmel Village, residents experience a lifestyle tailored to their needs, where compassionate and personalized 24-hour care is at the core of their well-being. The community’s dedicated staff ensures a helping hand is always within reach, providing support with daily tasks, from morning routines to medication reminders, granting residents and their families peace of mind. The apartments feature convenient kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves.

Carmel Village redefines senior living by offering a headache-free lifestyle, relieving residents from the burdens of housework, yard work, and cooking, unless they choose to indulge their culinary passions. Scheduled transportation, along with on-site amenities like a salon, fitness center, theater, and garden, provides opportunities for social engagement and relaxation. Culinary delights await in the dining room, where residents can enjoy three delicious meals a day, supplemented with snacks, and special dietary menus cater to individual preferences. The community’s Vitality Programming adds a meaningful touch to residents’ lives, offering a variety of activities and events that nurture their physical, social, and intellectual well-being.

Contact Carmel Village at Clovis

Overview of Brookdale Irvine

Brookdale Irvine is an extraordinary senior living community settling in Irvine, CA, offering assisted living. The community guarantees a comfortable and safe residence with various floor plans, including studios and one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments. Residents enjoy their independence with trusted care and assistance from the dedicated and professional team of Brookdale Irvine, available 24/7.

The community promotes a maintenance-free lifestyle and provides its residents with enriching activities and amenities for their entertainment and leisure. Brookdale Irvine collaborates with its residents to create a personalized care plan to guarantee that residents only receive and pay for services relevant to their needs. Seniors are also served with three nutritious and delicious meals daily. Amenities include an arts and crafts studio, a putting green, a theater, a fitness center, a restaurant, a greenhouse, and a beautiful courtyard for community BBQs or outside activities and entertainment.

Starting Price $4,540/Month

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Oakmont of Concord

1401 Civic Ct, Concord, CA 94520
Overview of Oakmont of Concord

Nestled in the serene Concord Hills, Oakmont of Concord offers a luxury senior living community that provides exceptional care and support to each resident’s unique needs. The elegant retirement community, recognized as a Seniorly Best of Senior Living Award Winner, offers Contra Costa County senior living, assisted living, and memory care services.

Oakmont of Concord, a dedicated team of professionals available 24/7, a culinary experience curated by skilled chefs, and functional yet beautifully designed floor plans. Residents can thrive and enjoy the lifestyle they deserve, with a vibrant range of activities to keep them engaged and fulfilled.

The community invites residents to relax in the shade of fruit trees and participate in the numerous outdoor events hosted on the lush campus. Oakmont of Concord is a place where residents can discover the true essence of luxury retirement living, surrounded by a supportive and enriching environment.

 

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Kirkwood Orange

1525 E Taft Ave, Orange, CA 92865
Overview of Kirkwood Orange

Kirkwood Orange offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Orange, California. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps a private living space. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Respite care is available for short stays, which can suit a family whose usual caregiver needs time to travel or recover.

Assisted living and memory care share one community. That may be a good fit for a resident whose care needs grow over time. Kirkwood Orange has 66 beds, with studios and one bedroom layouts available. A studio provides one private space, while a one bedroom layout offers a separate bedroom.

The area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot. A resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Pets are allowed, so a resident may bring a pet. Zehra Syed serves as the administrator, and Kirkwood Orange is operated by Kirkwood Orange Msl and Msl Community Mgmt.

Contact Kirkwood Orange

Overview of Crescent Landing at Fullerton Memory Care

Cherish every moment of your golden years with Crescent Landing at Fullerton Memory Care, an esteemed community in East Commonwealth Avenue, Fullerton, CA, focusing on memory care. With a specialized program tailored to residents’ memory-related needs, the community strives to provide top-notch care and assistance around the clock. Ease your worries and live life to the fullest with the community’s bright and friendly setting.

Empowering residents to live actively and happily, the community orchestrates stimulating activities and engaging programs tailored to their leisure and wellness. Have a delightful dining experience with healthy and delicious meals served three times daily, catering to dietary needs and preferences. Incontinence care, medication management, and physical therapy are also provided for residents’ comfort and convenience. The community is great for those looking to receive the highest quality of care in retirement for a wondrous retirement.

Contact Crescent Landing at Fullerton Memory Care

Overview of Belmont Village Senior Living Burbank

Regarded as US News and World Report’s Best Memory Care and Best Assisted Living in 2024, Belmont Village Burbank is an esteemed senior living community settling in East Angeleno Avenue, Burbank, CA, providing assisted living and memory care. With its commitment to improving seniors’ well-being, the community also offers onsite physical, speech, and occupational therapy. Live in a relaxing and safe accommodation, featuring aesthetically crafted floor plans such as studio and one-bedroom apartments. Experience freedom at its finest with a team of dedicated and highly skilled professionals.

Belmont Village Burbank fosters a bright and friendly environment, empowering seniors to participate in exciting activities and discover new interests. Tasty and nutritious meals are served to satisfy seniors’ dietary needs and tastes. With its stunning amenities and inviting surroundings, seniors enjoy a relaxing and safe retirement with Belmont Village Burbank.

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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 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.