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Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 1,431 assisted living communities in California using California Department of Social Services (CDSS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in CA
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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: 57/ 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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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 LLCPrivate / 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 IncStudio / 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 Services1 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 Services1 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 Services1 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, IncorporatedStudio
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 HousingStudio / 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 MgmtSuite / 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 Services1 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 IncStudio / 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. Partner1 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 AlStudio / 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 Services1 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-
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Overview of Bentley Manor by Sch

Settling in the harmonious neighborhood of McLaughlin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, Bentley Manor by Sch is a reliable senior living community that provides assisted living. Relax within the purposely designed and sophisticated residences of Bentley Manor by Sch. Helping with seniors’ needs and aspirations, the community doubles its efforts to deliver top-notch care and support from a team of compassionate and highly skilled professionals for an active and well-versed retirement.

Ideally located near wonderful attractions and practical amenities, seniors can easily access their necessities and desires. Enjoyable activities and engaging programs are also conducted for seniors’ leisure and wellness. With its commitment to ensuring residents’ well-being, the community serves healthy and delicious meals for dietary satisfaction. Bentley Manor by Sch is a safe place to spend your golden years with its ethereal campus filled with incredible amenities and inviting spaces.

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Overview of Windsong of Sonoma Senior Living

Located in the picturesque city of Petaluma, California, Windsong of Sonoma Senior Living is a dedicated senior living community that offers assisted living and memory care. Residents indulge in comfort and relaxation in beautifully designed and spacious studios and one-bedroom apartments. The community is surrounded with an engaging combination of boutiques, antiques shops, specialty stores, historic buildings and a thriving restaurant scene, offering a vibrant setting for active living.

The community makes sure that residents are getting the right amount of care by customizing their care plans to suit their varying needs and preferences. From assistance with daily living activities to specialized memory care support, residents are sure to receive the care they need and deserve. Weekly housekeeping and linen services are provided so residents can freely enjoy the community’s many amenities, such as restaurant-style dining, a bistro, cozy sitting areas, a salon and inviting library and reading room.

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Overview of The Pines, a Merrill Gardens Community

Situated in the scenic lands of West Ranch View Drive, Rocklin, CA, The Pines, a Merrill Gardens Community is an outstanding senior living community offering assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Maximize comfort and safety with the carefully designed and spacious studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom residences of The Pines, a Merrill Gardens Community. With a kind and dedicated team lending extra hands 24/7, the community ensures seniors’ unique needs and aspirations are well-cared for.

Create meaningful interactions with friends and hone your skills through fun activities for an enhanced quality of life. Have the finest dining experience with well-balanced meals catering to nutritional needs and preferences. The Pines, a Merrill Gardens Community strives to provide a haven for seniors who want to have the freedom to live as they prefer.

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Overview of Siskiyou Springs Senior Living

Surrounded by the beautiful Siskiyou Mountains, Siskiyou Springs Senior Living is a purpose-built senior living community in Yreka, CA, offering assisted living and memory care. The community provides studios, one bedroom, and companion apartments that are equipped with kitchenettes, private bathrooms, and individual climate control for a comfortable living environment. Ensuring residents are given individualized care and attention, the community provides flexible and personalized care plans tailored and updated to match individual needs.

Life at Siskiyou Springs Senior Living is almost effortless with the help of convenient amenities and services. Residents benefit from housekeeping, laundry, medication management, chef-prepared meals, care coordination overseen by Registered Nurses, and a 24/7 health services team. A variety of wellness and social activities, group fitness classes, and arts and educational events helps residents stay engaged and stimulated. Amenities include beautiful courtyards, a pool table, large movie room, and pet friendly spaces so residents can bring their furry friends, fostering a sense of companionship and eliminating loneliness.

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Oakmont of Mariner Point

2400 Mariner Square Dr, Alameda, CA 94501
Overview of Oakmont of Mariner Point

Located in the beautiful city of Alameda, Oakmont of Mariner Point is the destination for luxury assisted living. The community is dedicated to providing residents with a supportive environment where they can thrive. With a focus on personalized care, amenities, and a compassionate team, Oakmont of Mariner Point offers countless opportunities for a fulfilling retirement. Residents can experience the retirement they’ve envisioned, as they step into their new home and discover the community they’ve imagined and the lifestyle they truly deserve.

The Alameda location boasts industry-renowned dining options and a wealth of amenities. At Oakmont of Mariner Point, residents will find a place where family and community come together, fostering a sense of belonging and enrichment.

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Overview of Ranch View Senior Assisted Living

Considered as one of the pioneer assisted living homes in the area, Ranch View is an assisted living facility that offers comprehensive care plans to their residents. With a 15,000 square feet home, it houses a big number of residents and allows for spacious living and enjoyment. Rooms are both private and semi-private, which are free for the residents to decorate, making it feel like their home. In addition to this, spacious outdoor patios and luscious green landscapes allow for scenic views while the residents enjoy their company with one another or with family.

Outings and joining in activities are also highly encouraged at Ranch View Senior Assisted Living. This is to ensure that the residents are engaged and build close relationships with one another. Seniors will surely enjoy their golden years at Ranch View Senior Assisted Living.

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Overview of Casa El Cajon

Casa El Cajon is an assisted living home offering family-like treatment offering a warm atmosphere for seniors who seek to find quality support services at an affordable rate.

Residents can feel confident with the lifestyle they’ll be able to enjoy during their stay, and their families can rest easy knowing that their loved ones are in good hands. With its close-knit relationship between staff and fellow residents, seniors can expand their social life. 

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Oakmont of Huntington Beach

18922 Delaware St, Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Overview of Oakmont of Huntington Beach

Located in warm and welcoming Huntington Beach, California, Oakmont of Huntington Beach offers a luxurious assisted living home for seniors in need of some additional assistance with everyday living. The golden years are meant to be restful and relaxing; worry no more about daily chores like housekeeping, laundry, and even cooking, as well as medical management thanks to Oakmont’s friendly and professional staff.

Residents at this assisted living community find privacy and comfort in elegantly designed, spacious living arrangements, can savor a fine dining experience from their new home, and engage in exciting activities that nurture the mind, body, and socialization. Live a luxurious, coastal retirement lifestyle that lets you find purpose, growth, and joy, at Oakmont.

 

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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 Regent Villa

Regent Villa is an affordable assisted living home in Long Beach that offers personalized care plans tailored to each individual’s needs. The community’s management and staff understand that each resident is unique and has different needs, which is why they provide a program that personalizes care tailored to each individual’s needs. Regent Villa prides itself on maintaining its accommodating hospitality and compassion for seniors over the years, an unmatched quality many have sought in Long Beach.

The Village’s residential lifestyle is built on safety, convenience, and flexibility. Accommodations are straightforward and genuinely delivered with the utmost professionalism found in its wellness checks, diagnostic services, hospice care, wander guard, housekeeping, transportation, maintenance services, and meals provided.

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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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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.