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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 Brookdale Garden Grove

If you’re seeking a vibrant lifestyle with a perfect balance of independence and support, Brookdale Garden Grove in Garden Grove, California, could be the right senior living community for you. Brookdale Garden Grove offers assisted living and memory care in well-designed studios and one-bedroom apartments. The community’s compassionate caregivers provide assistance with daily living for assisted living residents while their memory care neighborhood receives a person-centered memory care program provided by a highly skilled and nurturing team of professionals.

At Brookdale Garden Grove, residents find the care to fit their needs in one community. In addition to round-the-clock assistance, maintenance services, and housekeeping, residents enjoy deliciously prepared meals and participate in diverse activities such as fitness classes, shopping trips, and game nights. The community also provides various amenities for residents’ leisure and wellness, including a well-stocked library, a general store, a game room, beautiful outdoor areas, and wifi access for entertainment and long-distance communication with families and friends.

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Overview of Brookdale Murrieta

Live comfortably and safely with Brookdale Murrieta, an exceptional senior living community located on Jackson Avenue, Murrieta, CA, offering assisted living. With cozy and spacious floor plans including studio and one-bedroom apartments, the community ensures relaxation and security. Prioritizing seniors’ independence and individuality, Brookdale Murietta ensures they receive proper care and assistance that best matches their unique needs and preferences.

Brookdale Murrieta strives to enhance its residents’ quality of life, encouraging them to keep doing their interests and interacting with their peers. The community serves chef-prepared healthy and delicious meals to cater to its residents’ dietary needs. With wonderful amenities including a courtyard and garden, a library, a game room, a fireside living room, a whirlpool, a greenhouse, a beauty and barbershop, business centers, a piano, beautifully manicured grounds, and serene walking paths, the community ensures the leisure and wellness of its residents.

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Overview of Brookdale Roseville

Brookdale Roseville, which is located at 1 Somer Ridge Drive in Roseville, California, offers exceptional memory care services for seniors with Alzheimer’s disease or other types of dementia. The community provides a safe and nurturing environment where residents can thrive and enjoy life to the fullest. One of the key features of Brookdale Roseville is its carefully designed building, which includes visual reminders and familiar routines to help residents experience daily moments of success.

Brookdale Roseville offers a wide variety of amenities, including an emergency alert system, a beauty/barber shop, a courtyard and garden, and a game room. Residents can also participate in a wide range of activities, such as happy hours, crafts classes, exercise classes, and outdoor activities like gardening. They serve three home-style meals daily, along with snacks, in a routine and familiar manner to alleviate confusion and stress. Brookdale Roseville is the ideal choice for seniors who want a memory care community that prioritizes their well-being.

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Overview of Atria Covell Gardens

Thoughtfully designed for comfort and connection, Atria Covell Gardens is an excellent senior living community located in Davis, CA. The community offers a range of senior living options, including independent living, assisted living, and memory care, tailored to meet various levels of care. Residents can enjoy an active lifestyle in a vibrant, engaging environment promoting physical and emotional well-being.

As part of its whole-person approach to well-being, Atria Covell Gardens guarantees its residents are free to participate, grow, and engage in activities that make them happy. Numerous dining options, various movie theaters, a fitness facility, chef-prepared meals, housekeeping, and barbershop services are just a few of the amenities the community has to offer. Additionally, residents have private gate access to the walking and cycling paths of the Davis Greenbelt, along with scenic apartments featuring balcony or patio options.

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Overview of Hillside View

Peacefully set in Laguna Hills, CA, Hillside View is a warm and inviting community for those needing support with their daily activities. The community helps residents maintain their independence through their comprehensive assisted living services, including personal care and medication management. Their team of kind and reliable caregivers is always available to attend to residents’ needs and regularly monitor their vital signs.

Here, residents receive personalized care plans to ensure they only pay for the services they need and best work for their well-being. The community also makes sure residents maintain healthy eating habits and proper nutrition by monitoring their diets and serving them health-conscious meals. Through compassionate and dedicated care, Hillside View allows residents to live their golden years without worry while being surrounded by genuine people.

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Overview of Joyful Home IV

Maintaining a high standard of care, Joyful Home IV is a reliable community in Laguna Hills, CA dedicated to assisted living. They feature a team of excellent caregivers who are trained to deliver compassionate support with daily living activities like personal hygiene and education management. The community maintains safe, clean, and cozy accommodations that foster comfort, privacy, and intimate connections between residents.

Through personalized care plans, the community ensures its residents receive just the right amount of care and support to maintain their level of independence. Residents’ diets are also monitored to ensure they always eat healthy and right on time to maintain their health and nutrition. With its cozy environment and excellent care services, Joyful Home IV provides an ideal setting for a well-supported retirement experience.

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Halcyon Place I

6947 Kirkwood Ave, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91701
Overview of Halcyon Place I

A one-of-a-kind community residing in the harmonious neighborhood of Kirkwood Avenue, Rancho Cucamonga, CA, Halcyon Place I, offers a range of living options. These include assisted living, dementia care, care for different conditions like Parkinson’s disease, congestive heart failure, diabetes, stroke, pulmonary disease, and emphysema, and hospice care. Here, residents receive top-notch care and assistance around the clock from a team of kind and high trained professionals attending to their needs.

Fun activities and engaging programs are conducted, tailored to residents’ interests and strengths for better social engagement. Here, residents enjoy mealtimes with delicious and healthy meals catering to dietary needs and tastes. The community is great for those looking for care in one place to ensure a worry-free retirement.

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Overview of Northwest Villa

Peacefully located in Fresno, CA, Northwest Villa is a close-knit community designed to accommodate those looking for assisted living. Residents’ well-being is prioritized with dependable caregivers available to offer daily living assistance, memory care, and other care services. The community also provides the convenience of having access to other skilled professionals like a physician and physical therapist on-site.

Housekeeping and linen services are also offered, giving residents more free time to enjoy the things they love to do. Everyone is always properly nourished and energized with healthy and delicious meals served daily. With its commitment to comfort and well-being, Northwest Villa ensures its residents lead fulfilling lives filled with warmth and assurance.

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Overview of A Place Called Home – Calimyrna

With its unwavering dedication to improving seniors’ well-being, A Place Called Home – Calimyrna at 2822 Calimyrna Avenue, Clovis, CA, offers a wide array of care services including assisted living, memory care, Alzheimer’s assisted living, and Parkinson’s care. The community features cozy and sophisticated accommodations, ensuring seniors have a comfortable and convenient lifestyle. Let go of your worries with a team of experienced and specially trained professionals attending to your special needs and preferences 24/7.

The community also provides fall recovery and rehabilitation to ensure seniors are safe and get better every day. Indulge in healthy and delicious home-cooked meals satisfying dietary needs and preferences. A Place Called Home – Calimyrna strives to provide a safe place for seniors to spend their golden years without worries.

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Peninsula Pointe by Cogir

27520 Hawthorne Blvd, Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274
Overview of Peninsula Pointe by Cogir

A one-of-a-kind senior living community settling in the tranquil lands of Hawthorne Boulevard, Rolling Hills Estates, CA, that features assisted living and memory care. With various floor plans including private and shared studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, seniors enjoy comfort and convenience at its finest. A team of reliable and compassionate professionals delivers exceptional care and assistance for seniors to experience a glorious retirement, free of hassles.

The community fosters a friendly and inviting community, conducting fun programs and engaging activities for seniors’ leisure and well-being. With a lot of things to do, seniors learn new things and rediscover old hobbies. Enjoy delicious and healthy meals served to satisfy dietary needs and preferences. With its sophisticated and large spaces, Peninsula Pointe by Cogir strives to provide seniors with a haven to flourish.

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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.