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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. 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.
The Gables of Ojai
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Ojai
118
Facility 118
CA AVG 103
Rank #517 / 1,349
No
90
Facility 90
CA AVG 56
Rank #109 / 1,410
C-24
14
Facility 14
CA AVG 13
Rank #931 / 1,292
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,203 / 1,338
25
Facility 25
CA AVG 13
Rank #214 / 1,298
55.9%
Facility 55.9%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1,012 / 1,200
A+Gables Of Ojai, LLC And Parsons Family Mgmt, LLC-
Casa De Modesto
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Modesto
160
Facility 160
CA AVG 103
Rank #244 / 1,349
Yes
60
Facility 60
CA AVG 56
Rank #670 / 1,410
A+8
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #498 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,220 / 1,298
55.0%
Facility 55.0%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1,021 / 1,200
-Noble Healthcare At Home IncStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Channing House
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Palo Alto (University South)
264
Facility 264
CA AVG 103
Rank #67 / 1,349
No
96
Facility 96
CA AVG 56
Rank #30 / 1,410
C12
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #418 / 1,292
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 3
Rank #943 / 1,338
-
81.1%
Facility 81.1%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #472 / 1,200
A+Channing House-
The Vincent
AL
MC
San Rafael (Cerro)
126
Facility 126
CA AVG 103
Rank #449 / 1,349
No
59
Facility 59
CA AVG 56
Rank #696 / 1,410
C46
20
Facility 20
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,049 / 1,292
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,203 / 1,338
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #961 / 1,298
70.6%
Facility 70.6%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #707 / 1,200
AOakmont Of San Rafael LLC And Wellquest Living, LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Brookdale Tracy
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Tracy (Sunset Park)
180
Facility 180
CA AVG 103
Rank #178 / 1,349
Yes
85
Facility 85
CA AVG 56
Rank #196 / 1,410
C64
33
Facility 33
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,185 / 1,292
14
Facility 14
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,266 / 1,338
20
Facility 20
CA AVG 13
Rank #327 / 1,298
62.2%
Facility 62.2%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #926 / 1,200
-Summerville At Heritage Place LLC And Emeritus CorpStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Cogir of North Bay
AL
IL
Vallejo
83
Facility 83
CA AVG 103
Rank #728 / 1,349
Yes
47
Facility 47
CA AVG 56
Rank #926 / 1,410
A-15
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #709 / 1,292
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #678 / 1,338
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 13
Rank #699 / 1,298
44.6%
Facility 44.6%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1,134 / 1,200
A+Welltower Cogir Tenant LLC And Cogir Mngt Usa IncStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Windsong of Sonoma Senior Living
AL
MC
RC
Petaluma
95
Facility 95
CA AVG 103
Rank #658 / 1,349
No
37
Facility 37
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,051 / 1,410
D+21
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 13
Rank #756 / 1,292
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,184 / 1,338
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #961 / 1,298
82.1%
Facility 82.1%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #451 / 1,200
A+Integral Senior Living Management LLCStudio / 1 Bed
Mountain View Assisted Living & Memory Care
AL
MC
Ukiah
64
Facility 64
CA AVG 103
Rank #832 / 1,349
Yes
46
Facility 46
CA AVG 56
Rank #946 / 1,410
D+51
18
Facility 18
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,014 / 1,292
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,225 / 1,338
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 13
Rank #472 / 1,298
79.7%
Facility 79.7%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #499 / 1,200
A+Fc Ranger Ops Mountain View (Ca) And Hmp Sr. SolutionsStudio / 1 Bed
Lexington Assisted Living
AL
MC
RC
Ventura
125
Facility 125
CA AVG 103
Rank #454 / 1,349
No
80
Facility 80
CA AVG 56
Rank #287 / 1,410
D-68
41
Facility 41
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,219 / 1,292
30
Facility 30
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,331 / 1,338
15
Facility 15
CA AVG 13
Rank #432 / 1,298
44.8%
Facility 44.8%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1,133 / 1,200
A+Victoria Ventura Assisted Living Community, IncStudio / 1 Bed
Pacifica Senior Living South Coast
AL
MC
Costa Mesa (East Side Costa Mesa)
98
Facility 98
CA AVG 103
Rank #645 / 1,349
Yes
61
Facility 61
CA AVG 56
Rank #641 / 1,410
C-28
17
Facility 17
CA AVG 13
Rank #991 / 1,292
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,085 / 1,338
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 13
Rank #588 / 1,298
67.3%
Facility 67.3%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #777 / 1,200
A+Pacifica Orange County LLC And Costa Mesa OperationsStudio / Suite

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Kingsley Manor

1055 N Kingsley Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90029
Overview of Kingsley Manor

Offering independent living and assisted living, Kingsley Manor is a retirement home in Los Angeles, California, with a large capacity of 299 beds. Operating for over 12 years, the community currently has 164 beds occupied. Regularly scheduled on-site physicians and a 24-hour care team are provided, along with pharmaceutical, laboratory, and podiatry services. The community also provides physical, occupational, and speech therapy for those needing specialized care.

Volunteer opportunities, cultural explorations, and resident-initiated programs are available to help maintain residents’ holistic wellness and promote socialization. Scheduled transportation, a wellness clinic, and walking paths are also available on-site, ensuring residents can move about and travel to appointments safely. The community is also set in a highly walkable neighborhood with a Walk Score of 93, making it a Walker’s Paradise where amenities and services are conveniently accessible on foot. Kingsley Manor also accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, accommodating a variety of older adults and families seeking personal care.

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Overview of The Gables of Ojai

The Gables of Ojai operates a 118-bed senior living location in Ojai, California, featuring independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care. Independent living accommodates self-sufficient seniors wanting community amenities, while assisted living helps with routine daily tasks like dressing, bathing, and managing medications. Memory care supplies a secured, supervised environment to assist residents with cognitive loss, and respite programs accommodate short-term stays.

Under administrator Deedee L Heninger, the property boasts a 90 walk score, placing local shops, cafes, and everyday errands within walking distance. On-site lifestyle amenities include chef-prepared dining with flexible meal options, a swimming pool, a fitness center, and regular exercise classes.

Interested individuals can get in touch with the administrative team at The Gables of Ojai to check current room availability, request fee details, or set up a guided walk-through of the grounds.

Contact The Gables of Ojai

Overview of Channing House

Channing House offers nursing home, assisted living, independent living, and skilled nursing in Palo Alto, California. Nursing home and skilled nursing include licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while the resident keeps an apartment. Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care.

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 or starting over socially. Located in the University South neighborhood, Channing House opened in 1964. It has 264 beds, placing it among larger communities with more residents, staff, and usually more programming.

Residents can take part in classes, fitness, and wellness offerings within the community. A Walk Score of 96 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 get out independently. Rehabilitation services are also available through the community’s care offerings.

Yadira Aldana serves as the administrator. Channing House may be a good fit for someone who wants private or apartment living now, with access to assisted living, nursing home, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation services if care needs increase.

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The Vincent

1 Las Gallinas Ave, San Rafael, CA 94903
Overview of The Vincent

Spend your golden years doing what you love with The Vincent in Las Gallinas Avenue, San Rafael, CA, which is dedicated to providing the highest quality of care and assistance with its assisted living and memory care services. The community features beautifully designed and cozy residences in variations of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans to ensure seniors’ comfort and safety. Let go of your woes with a responsible and highly skilled team helping with your daily living activities and personal needs around the clock.

Prioritizing residents’ convenience, the community handles the housekeeping and maintenance. Have a delightful dining experience with delicious and healthy meals satisfying dietary needs and tastes. The Vincent is dedicated to enhancing seniors’ quality of life with its stunning amenities and warm environment.

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Overview of Brookdale Tracy

Welcoming residents and guests warmly, Brookdale Tracy located at West Grant Line Road, Tracy, CA, is an exceptional senior living community providing assisted living and memory care. The community offers a variety of floor plans including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. Brookdale Tracy nurtures the individuality and growth of seniors, providing them with a care plan that best suits their specific needs and preferences. Brookdale Tracy promotes meaningful connections, encouraging residents to stay active and interact with others. The community orchestrates fun and exciting activities to keep its residents learning and hone their interests.

With its signature Clare Bridge Training, memory care residents experience hands-on care and assistance from activities to dining. Delightful dining awaits the seniors and their peers at the community dining room; memory care residents are provided with scheduled meal times to avoid confusion. The community includes a cafe, a game room, a fireside living room, a community kitchen, a piano, a beauty and barbershop, a courtyard and garden, and peaceful walking paths.

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Overview of Pacifica Senior Living South Coast

Pacifica Senior Living South Coast offers assisted living and memory care in Costa Mesa, including the East Side Costa Mesa neighborhood. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident keeps a private living space. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Having both care levels on one campus may suit a resident whose needs could grow over time.

The community has 98 beds, with studio and suite housing options. A starting price of $2,800 gives families an initial monthly figure for budgeting. A studio offers one private living space, while a suite provides the other available layout. Pets are allowed, so a resident may be able to bring a companion animal when moving in.

A Walk Score of 61 places the area in a somewhat walkable band. Some errands can be completed on foot, and a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach certain nearby destinations independently. The fitness center, art studio, garden, and walking paths support exercise, creative activities, and outdoor time. The bistro and salon or spa provide places for dining and personal care within the community.

Rehabilitation services are available for residents who need therapy, and transportation is available for trips beyond the community. Yaylene Mazariegos serves as the administrator. Pacifica Orange County and Costa Mesa Operations operates the community.

Contact Pacifica Senior Living South Coast

Overview of Merced Senior Living

Merced Senior Living is an esteemed senior community in the picturesque city of Merced, California. The services provided by Merced Senior Living encompass both assisted living and memory care. The community’s prime location is just minutes away from an array of enticing dining establishments, shopping malls, and essential medical centers.

In the stunning San Joaquin Valley, Merced Senior Living offers tailored retirement options and luxurious senior housing apartments. This makes it an ideal location for seniors who want to live a comfortable life during their golden years. Experience their exceptional services and the warm and welcoming staff of their community.

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Overview of Hidden Gem by Splendor Oaks Senior Living

Administered by Angela Chen, Hidden Gem by Splendor Oaks Senior Living is a small assisted living home in Roseville, California. The home is in a suburban area of Placer County near nature reserves, stores, and entertainment options. Kcl Quality Care LLC operates the single-story community, which has 6 beds and offers private rooms. It has been serving residents for 6 years.

Staff is available 24 hours a day to provide residents with personal support, continuous supervision, and security. Daily care includes help with activities such as grooming and medication management. Nurses are available for residents with higher-level needs, including dementia care and incontinence care. The home also provides transportation to medical appointments. Residents receive three home-cooked meals daily, along with snacks, creating a more homelike daily routine.

The surrounding neighborhood has a Walk Score of 60, which means it’s moderately walkable. Some errands can be completed on foot, with several amenities nearby. Mercy San Juan Medical Center is about 8.5 miles away, while central Roseville is roughly 2.8 miles from the home.

State inspections have mainly focused on administrative and paperwork matters, including staff documentation and licensing records. Reviews have not centered on concerns in medication management or direct resident care.

The home currently has 3 of its 6 beds occupied. Its smaller size offers a more intimate setting than a large community. This may appeal to families seeking closer staff-resident interaction and a quieter daily environment.

Contact Hidden Gem by Splendor Oaks Senior Living

Overview of Cogir of North Bay

Residing in the tranquil neighborhood of Tuolumne Street, Vallejo, CA, Cogir of North Bay is an astounding senior living community that offers assisted living and independent living. Enjoy elegant and spacious accommodations with pets, ranging from studio to two-bedroom apartments. With a reliable and experienced team taking care of the maintenance and other mundane chores, seniors have less to worry about and experience their golden years at their finest.

Explore new interests and rediscover old hobbies with different engaging activities and enjoyable programs. The community empowers seniors to flourish and reach their full potential, supporting them every step of the way. Indulge in healthy and delicious meals satisfying residents’ nutritional needs and tastes. With its ethereal campus filled with convenient amenities and a welcoming environment, Cogir of North Bay goes above and beyond in ensuring seniors live happy and fulfilled retirement.

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Overview of Brookdale Loma Linda

Located in the heart of Loma Linda, California, Brookdale, Loma Linda is a stellar senior living community offering assisted living. With their family atmosphere and spacious apartments ranging from studios to one-bedroom or two-bedroom options, the community fosters a warm and welcoming environment where residents can socialize yet enjoy plenty of privacy and focused attention.

With 24-hour assistance and various recreational activities and programs, Brookdale Loma Linda takes care of its resident’s well-being and encourages them to forge meaningful connections and stimulate their minds. The community also takes pride in its restaurant-style meals – tailored to each resident’s specific nutritional needs and preferences. Brookdale Loma Linda also offers personal care provided by their compassionate care team and personal solutions program for their personal items to ensure that residents can focus solely on living their best lives while owners and managers stay close to the residents to ensure that they feel safe, happy, and content.

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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.